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Celebrating Leadership in Educational Justice Now… and then. Vol. 87, issue 2 SUMMer 2011

President James R. Appleton

Director of Public Relations Karen Bergh

Editor Katie E. Ismael

Class Notes Editor Vicki Gomes ’05, ’08

Creative Manager Jennifer Alvarado Beth Doolittle Graphic Designer Ryan Sweet ’08

Contributors Lena Carroll ‘11 John Duggan ’11 Candy Glendening Monique Henderson ‘03, ’09 1000 Words The Bulldog family grows even bigger. See photos and videos of mascot Thurber’s new siblings born in April at RedlandsDuke.blogspot.com, where Beth, the mastcot handler, and Chris Doolittle regularly post ”pupdates.” Emma Janeczko ‘12 Kelsey Kimmel ‘11 FEATURES

Co ur Gregor McGavin Chris Orechia ‘12 te sy o f Athleti cs Dep Carlos Puma 14 20 22 Rachel Roche ’96 A Degree of Passion A Powerful Design A Transformational Angelico Tolentino ‘10 and Hope U of R lends its GIS know- Spring at the U of R Och Tamale is published three Celebrating the School of how to help showcase the A season of spreading times a year by the University of Education’s Leadership in possibilities of GeoDesign compassion and hope ar Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave.,

tment by Katie E. Ismael and PO Box 3080, Redlands, CA Educational Justice—and 92373-0999. Standard A postage our Merchants of Hope Emma Janeczko ’12 paid at Redlands, Calif. and by Katie E. Ismael additional mailing offices.

The Yard x 100: 100 years of Bulldog Baseball—celebrated this April (above).

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Copyright© 2011 Cover: Erick Witherspoon ‘11, Ed.D. photographed by DEPARTMENTS 12 Bulldog Athletics News More alumni info can be found at Ryan Beck 2 305 View 26 Class Notes, Events, Redlands.edu/alumni Phone: (909) 748-8070 3 Letters & Reflections Alumni News & Obits Facebook.com/UniversityofRedlands Fax: (909) 335-5160 4 Achievement + 44 on Schedule E-mail: [email protected] Twitter.com/UofRedlands Web: www.redlands.edu 6 Quadangles: 46 The Final Say 6 College News YouTube.com/UniversityofRedlands 9 School of Business News 10 School of Education News

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and talent because they care for the iceberg that portends our future. For Meticulous boys and girls who will beneft from example, we are about to launch their labor. additional programs in applied Memories Key to this mantra is our faculty, public policy, an Institute in Spatial The Reflections photo from and we recently celebrated retiring Economic Analysis and a Center that the last issue of Och Tamale administrators and faculty members will provide the catalyst for further sparked the memories of who exemplify this quality that we program development in geographic many readers. Thanks to all have come to take for granted. (You information science, geodesign and who responded! can read more about them on Page applied geography. New initiatives will also spring from the work being What a surprise to open

L en a C arr oll ‘11 8.) Combined, the four retiring the latest issue and see administrators have given 95 years completed on a new campus master plan and the ideas that are forming the a picture of... me! This photo was taken on a Physics of service; the fve retiring faculty Department feld trip to the Lockheed Propulsion Co. members have given 175 years foundation for the new major fund development campaign. (ex. Grand Central Rocket Company) in Mentone. of service to our University. They Interestingly, this was their biggest computer, now not have not only been inspirational As spring has dawned at Redlands, even comparable to the computer in your cell phone. Leadership in Education mentors for students but exceptional and as I now complete my frst year of The data entry terminal is being used by the computer colleagues. To note just a few of this second term as president, I want operator, overseen by the computer department head. This edition of the Och Tamale offers their highlights, Emily Culpepper you to know of the excitement I have Our senior physics class was only one person big, so I an interesting collage of topics that helped bring women’s and gender felt in living among students, faculty was the visiting class. This computer is the one that If you can provide information on this photograph, please send it to: illustrates both the focus and spirit of studies to Redlands as the original and administrative colleagues. I am introduced me and my wife, Tina VanderHaegen ‘67, department faculty member; Chris confdent that your University will Och Tamale | University of Redlands | 1200 E. Colton Ave. the University… maybe my words will for the frst computer dance at the good ol’ U of R. PO Box 3080 | Redlands, CA, 92373-0999 provide the overture. Walker, not only served as chair more than weather these tough times. Thanks for opening the nostalgia door! or e-mail [email protected] of the Communicative Disorders We have presented to the Trustees Our feature article highlights Department but was our faculty a balanced operational budget for —Monte Frisbee ’64, Senior Submarine Radar Engineer, our Doctorate in Leadership for representative to the NCAA since 2011-12 that includes a modest Naval Air Warfare Center Educational Justice (Ed.D.). The 1986; Louanne Long, an acclaimed 5 percent spending rate from our underpinning of this program— performer, has been on the School endowment; a modest salary and wage The guy on the left is Montgomery (Monty) Frisbee, ‘64, Apple’s Steve Jobs? educational justice—is explicit in physics. He built a helium-neon laser, the frst laser I (and of Music faculty for almost 50 years; increase for all; a continuation of funds Or Redlands’ Art Svenson? the stated objectives of the program, Kevin O’Neill is one of the original for deferred maintenance, technology a whole lot of other people) had ever seen. The guy in the but it also has been a distinguishing faculty members of the Johnston upgrades, and generous but necessary center with the suit and employee badge was a part-time The buzz throughout China’s social media was that the feature that is endemic to all of our Center, helping to form this unique allocations to student fnancial aid. instructor. In the spring of ‘62 he taught a course in Fortran man captured in this photo was Apple CEO Steve Jobs, programs. We intend to contribute to II. His regular job was a computer programmer at Grand and successful center more than And I will conclude with my waiting to take the Beijing subway line 10. the development of future leaders— 40 years ago; Stephen Welborn has Central Rocket Company, up in Mentone. usual and heartfelt plea—our future A student at Renmin young undergraduates and midlevel been on the faculty for nearly 30 as a great liberal arts and sciences —Hugh Hixon ’64, chemistry University of China career adults—who are prepared to not years, helping to shape students and University depends in part on each of caught a glimpse only earn a living but live a life with the department as director of the you representing us well and giving Regarding the picture in the Och Tamale, page 3: The of the wide-spread meaning and intent to serve others. accounting program. Fortunately, generously. Are you an active part in woman at the typewriter is Portia Anderson Cornell. I went photo and message on We want all of our graduates to see each of them has promised to return creating the future for the U of R? I’m to Pacifc High School in San Bernardino with her. She Facebook and thought injustice where it exists, and assume on a part-time basis to continue to in—how about you? Game on! graduated in 1961. it just might be a new responsibility to correct injustice enrich our community and challenge university instructor, where possible. This objective fnds its our students. —Ellen Weisser way into our classrooms and faculty Art Svenson, who has Our senior leadership is determined Sincerely, offces, into the sports venues, student The woman in the photo is Portia Anderson Cornell, who been teaching there on to ensure fscal sustainability and conversations well into the night, and was a student at the time, and went on to become an a Fulbright grant. stability through these economic into our communities. instructor in the math department for a number of years. Indeed, it was— hard times, but also to build upon Sadly, Portia passed away last year. But I do recall that she giving the Redlands Between spring semester and May our strengths where possible with was involved with the athletic department in some way. professor in a city Term this year, more than 70 football selected new initiatives. The recap of of 20 million an team members spent their break the Esri Geodesign Summit described —Doris Milloy, retired U of R employee James R. Appleton “uninvited” 15 working hard at Camp Good Times— in this issue is but the tip of the providing over 2,325 hours of time President minutes of fame.

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Public Policy Professor Awarded Reviewing “Disgrace” Prestigious Fellowship to Study Kudos! Excerpts from Derek Attridge’s review in the spring 2011 issue L.A. Charter Schools The writings of University of Redlands of “English: Journal of the English Association,” published by students are again included in a national the Oxford University Press. Attridge is a prominent scholar of Greg Thorson, a public policy the author J.M.Coetzee. professor in the Government anthology of the best undergraduate writing. Department, was recently selected for The work of Brett Lewis and Michelle Deyden, Encountering “Disgrace”: Reading and Teaching Coetzee’s Novel C ar lo s Pu m a a prestigious 2011 Haynes Foundation 2010 graduates, appears in the online anthology, Ed. Bill McDonald. Camden House, 2009 Faculty Fellowship. His proposal, “plain china: Best Undergraduate Writing 2010,” “In May 2005, fve Johnston Center professors together “Should We Wait for Superman? published by Bennington College. with 20 graduates of the Center chose Coetzee’s Disgrace Evaluating the Performance of Charter Their pieces, “National Pastime” by Lewis for a project which involved discussions, the writing of Schools in the Greater Los Angeles Area,” received one of and “Si Sangre Está lo Mismo” by Deyden, essay drafts, online discussion of drafts, and, in the summer only eight fellowships that were awarded for 2011. were originally published in the 2010 issue of of 2007, a fnal intensive period of reading and critiquing the “Redlands Review,” the campus’s annual one another’s work. The result was Encountering ‘Disgrace,’ literary magazine. Find “plain china” at a collection of 18 essays divided into two sections, the Psychology Professor Receives Grant to plainchina.bennington.edu/vol2/ frst offering interpretations of the novel and the second Develop Web Resource discussing the experience of teaching it. Bill McDonald, the editor of the collection, stresses in Susan Goldstein, a professor of psychology, is the his introduction that the essays are not by ‘experts’ but by recipient of a grant from the Association for Psychological ‘a group of well-trained, thoughtful, enthusiastic readers Science (APS) Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding with a common educational history working together’ (page Redlands Receives Grant to Help of Psychological Science. The grant will support the 2). After this, the reader might expect unsophisticated, development of a Web resource for instructors with historically ungrounded, perhaps even naively earnest Visualize Flow and Movement psychological research fndings on specifc social issues to engagements with the novel; however, Johnston Center assist them in linking those social issues to psychological The University of Redlands has received a $25,000 grant training is obviously more rigorous than such an expectation constructs and theories addressed throughout the would suppose. The essays engage fully with existing Coetzee from the National Endowment for the Humanities to psychology curriculum. support a workshop for GIS specialists and humanities criticism, deploy scholarship in fruitful ways, and, although scholars to develop methodologies for visualizing most are not overtly theoretical or historicizing, show an the flow and movement of people and ideas across Biology Professor to Study Human appropriate awareness of relevant geographic space. Kudos! theoretical issues and historical Impact on Whales contexts.” Diana Sinton, director of Spatial Curriculum and University of Redlands student Amy Harrah ’12 was In discussing two essays in Research at the University, is the project director. selected by IES Abroad to blog about her study-abroad Lei Lani Stelle, a professor in the Biology Department, was recently awarded a grant from the Boston-based the collection, Attridge says: The NEH Digital Humanities startup grant will support experiences in Nagoya, Japan, during the spring Earthwatch Institute to examine the human impact on “Though the broad outlines of the workshop Visualizing Flow and Movement for the semester. She was one of 31 bloggers chosen from a gray whales, studying the migratory route from British their arguments are familiar, Humanities hosted by the University, in early 2012, on pool of more than 200 applications. Columbia past the Palos Verdes Peninsula. both essays provide frequent this emerging research area at the intersection of digital Harrah is part of the Johnston Center, studying insights of the kind that only a Her project will involve observing gray whales from humanities, geography and information technology. creative writing, film, Japanese, and other subjects. close familiarity with the text boats and shore to examine their energetics (such as if Redlands’ proposal is supported by a 12-year history of Follow her blog at: blogs.iesabroad.org/author/ can produce—evidence of the their swim speeds or respiration patterns are different infusing spatial thinking and geospatial tools throughout amy-harrah/ value of the Johnston Center’s from previous years) and assess if whale watching the campus and curriculum. emphasis on collective IES Abroad has also awarded one of its 74 merit- activities are a disturbance. The project will also look reading, and of the success “Whether we study the flow of democratic ideas, the based scholarships to University of Redlands student at photographs for evidence of injuries to estimate the of its ‘Disgrace project’. migration of early Christian monks to Africa, or the Cindy Santander ’13 to study abroad in Granada, percentage of whales that have survived vessel collisions Would that our educational peregrinations of Native American ancestral sites, we are Spain, during the spring semester. or entanglement with fshing gear. institutions allowed more seeking to characterize the movement of entities through IES Abroad is a global, nonprofit academic Steele is one of fve faculty 2011 LENS Fellows who will opportunities for this kind space and time. We will address deeper questions on the consortium offering study-abroad programs each be exploring the theme of “Mapping Migrations” this year. of extended collaborative nature and visualization of flow and movement, to lay year to more than 5,500 U.S. college students who Laura Conner, a recent graduate, is assisting Professor Stelle engagement with great a foundation for developing a digital tool optimized for participate in 100 programs at 32 international with the whale photography. works of art.“ humanities scholars,” according to the proposal. locations.

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Redlands Captures Four Gold Awards Senior Math Lecturer and Mascot Handler From CASE Named College Professor of the Year The University of Redlands recently won four gold Beth Doolittle, a senior lecturer in mathematics and the awards for its new branding and advertising campaigns, the caretaker for the University’s beloved Bulldog mascots, was University’s new website and for the University magazine, named this year’s Mortar Board Professor of the Year. the Och Tamale. Selected by the students of the University’s chapter of The awards by the Council for Advancement and Support Mortar Board, a national honor society, Doolittle and four

of Education (CASE) District VII were presented March C a n dy Glen d enin g other nominees from the College of Arts and Sciences were L en a C arr oll ‘11 4 during the organization’s annual regional conference honored at a reception in February. held in Los Angeles. CASE District VII is an association In a presentation featuring student speeches to introduce representing advancement professionals from more than the nominees, Doolittle was described by senior Katie 300 institutions in the Western U.S. Ostrinski as a dedicated and inspiring teacher—and a The University was recognized in four key areas: Bulldog through and through. University named a ‘Green College’ and • Websites, complete institutional websites, for the School of Music Presents First Frederick Doolittle has served the University community since ‘Tree Campus USA’ for second year innovative Redlands.edu—an interactive, fully Loewe Medal for American Music 2001, helping students achieve both inside and outside the redesigned site. classroom. She attends every Bulldog athletic event with the For the second year, the University of Redlands has been • Institution Wide Branding Campaign, for the Education + The University of Redlands School of Music is pleased Redlands Bulldog mascot (formerly Duke, currently Thurber) named as one of the most environmentally responsible branding campaign, a full-scale rebranding effort. to announce the creation of the Frederick Loewe Medal for which she has been the offcial caretaker since 2003. colleges in the U.S. and Canada by The Princeton Review for American Music, a new award designed to honor a • Advertising, subcategory 1, for the University of It’s not an easy job, Ostrinski said, but Doolittle does and a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. recognized statesman of American music for sustained it with pride, “frm in her belief that it is important for Redlands advertising campaign seen throughout contributions in composition, scholarship and performance. “The enhancement of sustainability and environmental Southern California. students to see faculty outside of the classroom.” stewardship continues to be a priority for the University The inaugural Loewe Medal was presented to Gunther “You can fnd her at every single home sporting event of Redlands. It can be seen in our academic programs and • College and University General Interest Magazine, Schuller, a Pulitzer Prize and Grammy-award winning superior college and university magazines with a 30,000 that takes place on campus, as well as any other event a classrooms, in our residence halls and student activities and composer, conductor, scholar, educator and performer. student asks her to attend. She also volunteers her time is increasing in the overall operations of the institution,” to 74,999 circulation to alumni and external audiences, for the Och Tamale. The medal was created and cast in bronze by University at every single basketball game, as she is the offcial said Phil Doolittle, the University’s executive vice president. of Redlands professors of art Raul Acero and Penny scorekeeper for the Released just before the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, CASE is an international association of educational McElroy. It was presented in conjunction with the new University of Redlands the Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 institutions with more than 3,400 colleges and universities, Frederick Loewe Symposium on American Music and a basketball teams,” Edition guide can be downloaded at: primary and secondary independent and international weeklong residency in the School of Music held the week Ostrinski said. schools and nonproft organizations in 68 countries. www.princetonreview.com/green-guide.aspx of March 7. During her tenure at www.centerforgreenschools.org/greenguide District VII includes institutions throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, Guam and the Northern The award, intended to preserve Loewe’s contributions Redlands, Doolittle has In order to receive Tree Campus USA status, Redlands met Mariana Islands. and support for music at the University of Redlands, was taught more than 61 fve standards of tree care and community involvement: presented by University President James Appleton during courses. Currently she is establishment of a campus tree advisory committee; the concert “The Music of Gunther Schuller.” teaching three courses evidence of a campus tree-care plan; verifcation of In addition to receiving the Pulitzer Prize in 1994, of fnite mathematics dedicated annual expenditures on the campus tree-care as well as a course on

Schuller has won two Grammy Awards, the Alice M. An g eli c o T olentino ‘10 plan; involvement in an Arbor Day observance; and the Ditson Conductors Award, a MacArthur Foundation integrated calculus that institution of a service-learning project aimed at engaging Genius Award, the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Doolittle proposed and the student body. Achievement Award for the Elevation of Music in designed. The University’s tree advisory committee includes Society, the NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy Doolittle’s work members from the Students for Environmental Action and Downbeat magazine’s Hall of Fame and Lifetime also goes beyond the group, the Community Service Learning offce, professors Achievement awards. University; she has in the Environment Studies and Biology departments, Read more about the Frederick Loewe award and been a celebrated presenter at the American Association Facilities Management employees, as well as a member of symposium and the important role the School of of University Women’s Math and Science Conference for the City of Redlands Street Tree Committee. Music has played in the life of American music: Eighth Grade Girls, a conference put on to inspire young Celebrate the campus’s trees: Take the campus tree tour at Redlands.edu/LoeweMedal women to take math and science classes. Redlands.edu/TreeTour

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A Fond Farewell College Dean to Depart New Leaders Welcomed; During a reception in April, the University honored College of Arts and Sciences Dean Mentors Appreciated C ar lo s Pu m a eight longtime faculty members and administrators Barbara Morris has left the University to Nearly 60 new members were inducted into the 1 who were retiring at the end of the academic year. become Provost and Vice President for Whitehead Leadership Society, selected for their leadership The campus community came out to bid farewell Academic Affairs at Fort Lewis College and excellence in the classroom and communities, during a and share their appreciation for: in Durango, Colorado. Kathy Ogren is morning ceremony on April 23 in the Casa Loma Room. serving as interim dean under a three-year appointment. 1 Jeannette Bailey, executive secretary in the Later that day, mentors participating in the second year School of Business Dean’s Offce Morris joined the University in 1996 as a faculty member of the School of Business Mentor Program were thanked in the Government Department and was appointed dean in 2 Emily Culpepper, professor of women’s and by their student mentees and told how the program has fall 2007. “She has worked closely with faculty and staff, and 2 gender studies and religious studies beneftted them. This year saw the program grow to 40 collaboratively across Academic Affairs and Student Life, to mentors and mentees. 3 Bob Denham, dean of the School of Education enhance our University’s support for student learning, devel- 4 Linda Hunt, credential analyst, School of Education opment and success,” said Academic Affairs Vice President Alumnus Ken Brill ‘66, who has had a major impact on data center industry innovations over the last 25 years, was 5 Louanne Long, School of Music professor and David Fite. the speaker at both events. assistant dean Among her many accomplishments, she played a crucial 6 Kevin O’Neill, professor of philosophy role in securing a $3.7 million gift from the San Manuel Band School of Business Scholarship and Award Winners (left to right): Curtis Douglas Latimer, Kholoud Nassar, Jessica Rosales and Sisay Getahun 3 of Mission Indians that funded an endowed chair in Native 7 Sue Totzke, senior Human Resources analyst Business Professor Updates GIS Approach American Studies and other programs in support of Native 8 Chris Walker, professor of communicative School of Business Student American students, Fite said. disorders Scholarship and Award Winners School of Business Professor James Ogren brings impressive leadership Pick’s book, Exploring the Urban 9 Steve Welborn, professor of accounting Curtis Douglas Latimer, an MBA student at the San Diego Community: A GIS Approach, 2nd (not pictured) skills and wide-ranging experience to her new position, said Fite. “She will build campus, received not only a scholarship from University C ar lo s Pu m a edition, was published in February by 4 Trustee Alice Mosley but was also inducted into the Prentice Hall. It is co-authored with

C ar lo s Pu m a upon many accomplishments in her years at the University of Redlands and Whitehead Leadership Society in April. professor Richard Greene of Northern A Dedicated Space Illinois University. the respect and trust of faculty, staff and Kholoud Nassar is the recipient of the 2011 Banta Ethics Transformed from a vacant triangle of land lining the administrators within the College and Community Service award. She travels internationally with The book is a major update on corner of University Street and Citrus Avenue, the new across the University,” he said. a cardiac surgeon who provides pediatric cardiac surgery in the frst edition of the book, with Centennial Park was dedicated March 23, serving as Ogren has taught since 1985 at Redlands, primarily in the underprivileged areas. greater emphasis on global cities, another point of pride for the University and the city of the urbanization of China, climate 5 Johnston Center for Integrative Studies and the departments Jessica Rosales is the recipient of the Randall Walker Ethics Redlands and a gateway to the Redlands campus. change and cities, mega-regions, the of history and women’s and gender studies. She served as Award. She has worked for Stater Bros. for 20 years and wrote internet and cities, smart growth, At the northeast corner of the street, the new block director of the Johnston Center from 1999-2007 and was an analysis that looked at the use of plastic bags from the viable downtowns, and many other walls read “Home of University of Redlands” to chair of the Academic Assembly in 2010-11. Ogren holds the grocery store and how it is impacting the world. welcome visitors and drivers exiting the freeway. The Virginia C. Hunsaker Distinguished Teaching Chair. new topics. The textbook is aimed Sisay Getahun was selected to receive the 2011 Kathy J. “passive pocket park,” built for aesthetics, is landscaped at upper division undergraduates Rawding Endowed Scholarship Award. The Santa Ana with drought-tolerant plants, palms and trees. and graduate students in urban 6 Dean Honored as a Pillar of the Profession MBA student has helped mentor women and says her geography, urban studies, public University and City leaders and supporters of the lifelong dream is to make a difference to women who administration, urban and regional University project were on hand to dedicate the city’s University of Redlands Dean of Student Life and have little support. planning and urban sociology. newest park. See a slide show of the dedication: Vice President Char Burgess was recognized recently Hollie Baker (not pictured), recipient of the Williamina The book includes hands- Redlands.edu/CentennialPark by NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Davidson, Evelyn Reamer Matich ‘51, and Catherine Matich on exercises in ArcGIS 10 and Education as a “Pillar of the Profession” for her work at ‘49 Endowed Scholarship award, also works with Stater Google Earth. Redlands. The NASPA Foundation Pillar of the Profession 7 Bros. A bachelor of arts in management graduate, she is a award, given annually at the NASPA conference, is designed participant in the mentor/mentee program and will begin the to “recognize distinguished individuals who have served as MBA program at the Redlands campus. leaders, teachers, and scholars in student affairs and higher L en a C arr oll ‘11 education.” Burgess is among 12 other administrators from institutions across the country who were nominated to Don’t Miss Out! From San Diego to Burbank, each of the eight School of Business campuses hosts engaging receive the honor, which includes a $2,000 gift made in speakers throughout the year, discussing topics ranging from managing careers and effective leadership to ethics and 8 each honoree’s name to the NASPA Foundation to further management and corporate social responsibility. To find out more about the Speaker’s Bureau and upcoming events, Lena Carroll ‘11 research and scholarship in student affairs. visit Redlands.edu/SpeakersBureau

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Freedom Writer’s “Voices Unbound” New Offerings from the Center for Educational Justice Symposium Explores Socially Just Why Race Matters Renowned educator Erin Gruwell returned to Redlands School of Education Learning Environments to present “Voices Unbound: The Story of the Freedom Spatial Literacy for Educators Certificate 7th Annual Summer Institute on Writers,” an in-the-works documentary that follows the Offered Completely Online Serving all children in a socially just learning lives of inner-city high school students with diffcult The new Graduate Certifcate in Spatial Literacy for environment was the topic of a symposium in February Leadership for Educational Justice backgrounds who, during the late Educators, designed to prepare teachers to purposefully sponsored by the Center for Educational Justice. 1990s, were taught by Gruwell in address spatial thinking in multiple areas, will be The symposium, “Culturally Profcient, Culturally Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Long Beach. available online beginning in the fall. Find out more at Responsive Learning Environments” examined how Redlands.edu/SpatialLiteracy The April showing of the flm educators can infuse culture and race into discussions recounted a handful of heart- New Special Education Teacher Credential about student achievement, how to develop culturally wrenching stories and highlights of The School of Education will be offering a Mild/Moderate profcient leadership and how K-12 education can foster the 150 students who were largely Disabilities Education Specialist Credential. Multiple- culturally responsive instruction. considered “unreachable” and subject credential holders can inquire now to join the “at-risk” when they showed up in Jose Lalas, director of the Center for Educational

L en a C arr oll ‘11 September 2011 cohort. In January 2012, the program Justice, who organized and moderated the symposium, Gruwell’s freshman English class. will be open to those with a bachelor’s degree who meet Join us this summer in Southern California to learn: emphasized that “educators must be on the front lines of admission requirements. n The students—and Gruwell closing the education achievement gap between races and Why racial awareness is important in addressing herself—underwent personal For more information, visit Redlands.edu/SpecialEducation cultures. We must create and fnd appropriate classroom achievement gaps journeys of transformation, using Clinical Mental Health Advanced Training Certificate strategies and examine how school leadership can help n How concepts on race and equity are relevant to Erin Gruwell visits with Redlands students writing to change themselves and win the ongoing battle for educational justice. Despite and community after a screening of her the world around them. Their A certifcation in Clinical Mental Health Counseling administrators, faculty and staff new documentary. will be offered this fall, providing advanced clinical the strides public education has made we need to push stories and experiences are told n How we can infuse race into discussions about student training through graduate credit courses and professional and pull the system so that every child has an equal in the bestselling book, “The Freedom Writers Diary,” and opportunity to succeed in public education.” achievement, discipline, enrollment, socioeconomic status, were the subject of the feature flm, Freedom Writers, which development workshops for those with at least a 48-unit language ability and special education was released in 2007 and starred Hilary Swank. master’s degree in counseling or a closely related feld. For more information on the Center for Educational The Clinical Mental Health Advanced Training Certifcate Justice and upcoming symposiums and events, visit n About the role social and educational justice plays in Gruwell’s nurturing of the students is at the heart of the Redlands.edu/CEJevents new flm, as is her rejoinder to educators she hopes will see is ideal for those lacking the necessary coursework to promoting cultural competence and racial awareness the movie when it is released: “It’s about helping teachers transition into this innovative mental health feld or for Save the date for the 7th Annual Summer Institute for help students fnd their voices.” counselors from other states seeking licensure in California. Educational Justice addressing “Why Race Still Matters,” Keynote Speaker Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings is The frst cohort will start in September 2011. There are held July 12 in the University of Redlands Orton Center. a well-known pedagogical theorist and teacher Despite the odds and with Gruwell’s nurturing and For more information or to register, call (909) 748-8815 instruction, her students and the eventual “freedom a limited number of seats available for this program. For educator, on faculty at the University of Wisconsin, more information, visit Redlands.edu/CertificatePrograms or visit Redlands.edu/SummerInstitute Madison School of writers” persevered to overcome intolerance, social “We have consistently injustices, and, in many cases, traumatic family lives. Read more about the School of Education’s Educational Education. The focus failed to meet the Gruwell offers testimony to teachers to persevere in the Justice mission on page 14. of her talk, “Pushing School of Ed Classes now in Temecula [needs] of several face of diminished resources, restrictive curriculum, past the Achievement inflexible administrators and countless other challenges of groups of students.” Gap,” provides her perspective on the public education. Multiple and single subject credentials will be offered beginning this fall at the University’s Temecula “Education Debt” and how we have consistently failed to meet the “Teachers are being vilifed,” said Gruwell, who was last campus, located at 27720 Jefferson Avenue, Suite historic, economic, political and ethical challenges of several groups year’s commencement speaker at the School of Education Kudos! 400, off the I-15 at Rancho California ceremony. “Our story is a love letter to teachers who get in of students. the trenches every day, and make a difference.” School of Education professor Janee Both- Gragg’s article, “Mexican American Family’s The documentary is scheduled for release in the fall, Perceptions of the Multi-relational Influences and the University of Redlands is one of only two schools on their Adolescent’s Engagement in Substance where feedback from the audience has been sought prior Use Treatment” has been accepted for to its fnal cut. publication in The Family Journal, the official The event was hosted by the Center for Educational journal of the International Association of Justice at the School of Education. Marriage and Family Counselors.

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Successful Coach Takes Last Lap Leslie Whittemore resigned this spring from her post as the head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs at Redlands. After taking a personal leave during the academic year to be a stay-at-home mother, she decided to continue that role. “It has been an honor men’s Basketball women’s Basketball swimming & Diving and a privilege working for the University of Redlands Redlands Baseball Swinging Strong The men’s basketball program After last year’s record-setting run, The swimming and diving program these last 16 years. I am so completed an historic season in 2010- the women’s basketball program boasted solid results with both teams fortunate to have been able After 100 Years 11, making its frst NCAA Tournament used that momentum during the fnishing second among a top-heavy to coach such outstanding Bulldog baseball honored its 100-year history with an appearance since 1985. In addition, 2010-11 campaign to register a solid Southern California Intercollegiate young men and women,” outdoor centennial program on April 23 adjacent to the Bulldogs ran the table in their 10-4 record for second place in the Athletic Conference (SCIAC). said Whittemore, an “The Yard.” inaugural Southern California Southern California Intercollegiate The women garnered four All- alumna. “The Bulldogs will During the event, more than 70 former players from Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Athletic Conference (SCIAC), which Conference performers en route to their always have a special place the past six decades, including All-SCIAC performer John (SCIAC) Post-season Tournament complemented its overall mark of seventh consecutive runner-up showing. in my heart. I am excited appearance after nabbing a share 16-10. to watch their continued Rushing and William “Wild Bill” Yensen ’55, gathered For the men, junior Tyler Harp to reminisce about their time with the Bulldog baseball of the regular-season title with an An historic moment in Bulldog success from the sidelines (San Bernardino, CA) earned his way program. They were joined by former coaches Bill Havard 11-3 record. This marked another history occurred on Feb. 5 when and cheer them on with Tait into the Redlands record books by ‘72 and Ken Miller, as well as the current team, families and milestone for Redlands as it garnered junior forward Courtney Carroll and Maggie in tow.” its frst conference championship collecting his third straight SCIAC members of the University community. The celebration drew (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) became Whittemore, who as an undergraduate at Redlands had since the 1989-90 campaign. Athlete of the Year honor. more than 200 guests. the sixth Redlands women’s an outstanding career as a student-athlete, became the frst Beyond the conference, the men’s A display of pictures and articles from the past 100 years After a rough start against top basketball player to join the aquatics graduate assistant in Redlands history in 1994. She crew captured its best fnish at the highlighted some of the greatest moments in Bulldog opponents, UR caught fre during 1,000-point club. completed her master’s degree in 1996. NCAA Division III Championships baseball history, including the 1985 College World Series SCIAC competition, winning seven In addition, junior guard Mariah with a seventh-place showing on She then took over as the head coach of men’s and team, past All-Americans and Redlands Hall of Famers. of its frst eight contests. This stretch Barbetti-Cort (Ventura, CA) collected the fnal day of the national meet in women’s swimming and diving. Under her direction, During his introduction, Director of Athletics Jeff Martinez of success included a big-time victory Women’s Division III News All- Knoxville, TN. With only fve men the men’s program won seven SCIAC titles, the women’s shared that the 1911 team included not only students but over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps America Honorable Mention as well competing, the Bulldogs provided an program captured three SCIAC titles, and neither team also faculty and administrators. During this inaugural season, Colleges, which was the Bulldog as D3hoops.com All-West Region and inspirational effort to earn 180 points ever fnished lower than third place in the fnal conference the Bulldogs took on none other than the Boston Red Sox, seniors’ frst win at Claremont during SCIAC Player of the Year honors. while posting season-best times in standings. Her combined SCIAC dual meet record over the which required a small ticket hike to make the price of their four-year tenure. Redlands went Senior forward Mackenzie Smith nearly every outing. Each of the fve past 14 seasons is 151-26. admission 50 cents. on to defeat the rival Stags on three (Hoquiam, WA) rounded out the student-athletes earned All-American Whittemore also played an integral role in developing occasions, including in the fnal of the individual highlights by resetting the status with sophomore Chris Depew the current list of record-holders, All-Americans and NCAA Havard acknowledged the beauty of the feld as he recalled post-season tournament. program’s career record for blocks (Naperville, IL) leading the Bulldogs Championship qualifers, which is available at GoRedlands. its development under the leadership of former head coach Headlining the team’s individual (108). with individual All-American honors com. In addition, Whittemore’s teams were consistently Paul Taylor, who passed away last fall and whose widow accolades, senior forward Andrew in the 200 Individual Medley, 400 IM among Redlands’ top-performing academic programs and attended the event. Mills (Newcastle, WA) collected and 200 Fly. included three NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients The celebration continued at “The Yard” with a short pre- D3hoops.com All-Region Third-Team and numerous Scholar All-Americans. game parade of alumni whose collective achievements in the honors while also being named the Outside of coaching, Whittemore took on the role of Bulldog baseball program were shared. In addition, former SCIAC Player of the Year. players Gary Sherman ‘65 and Havard recalled specifc details Don’t Miss Out! Senior Woman Administrator from 1998 to 2006, and The Maroon and Grey completed taught numerous physical education courses. about playing for Taylor during the 1960s and 1970s. the season with a 16-12 record As of press time, the Bulldog spring-sport season was just Trevor Harp will continue his current head coach role With the infeld flled with alumni, former coaches and the that included games against NCAA wrapping up for the majority of our teams, with softball, baseball, with the Bulldog swimming and diving programs. During Taylor family, Martinez and current Head Coach Scott Laverty Division I and NAIA schools. men’s golf, track & field, and women’s water polo competing in the the past year, he stepped in as the head coach after serving unveiled a brass plaque to honor Coach Taylor’s service to NCAA Championships and several taking SCIAC victories. Look for as a graduate assistant under Whittemore’s guidance. the University. All photos Courtesy of Athletics Department more highlights and accomplishments of this tremendous spring Following the festivities, the plaque was hung on the Block season in the next issue of the Och Tamale. In the meantime, you House at “The Yard” for fans and alumni to enjoy. can find all the sports news at GoRedlands.com For photos from the event, visit Redlands.edu/Baseball100

12 | Och Tamale Spring/Summer 2011 | 13 The University of Redlands School of Education believes its Erick Witherspoon ‘11, Ed.D. A degree of Principal, Preston Elementary School, Rialto, CA “most sacred responsibility is to develop future leaders who will passion make the world a better place. & We believe that if you have the ability to correct an injustice, you also have the responsibility hope to do so.” This shared belief Ensuring No Child Celebrating the School of Education’s Leadership in is Left Behind led to the development of Educational Justice—and our Merchants of Hope t Rialto’s Preston Elementary school, principal Erick Witherspoon strives the Center for Educational Story by Katie E. Ismael | Photography by Carlos Puma A daily to cultivate educational justice. As a school site principal, he says that’s the Justice, one of the University’s very essence of his role as a leader. “The idea that all children can learn Centers of Distinction. It is one and that we can teach them is a mantra that educators must embrace and renew of the only universities in the on a daily basis. Removing barriers from students’ pathways to academic success is a nation that offers a doctoral requirement for teachers,” he said. “Poverty, race and environmental factors Leadership for among others can not thwart our students’ degree in rights to education.” Educational Justice, a program Witherspoon says that students deserve ducational justice is the idea that all children uncompromised opportunities to learn and excel. To help achieve that, he fghts for the designed to help students deserve equal access to a quality education, very best teachers, advocates for funding, regardless of race, ethnicity or socio-economic stresses the need for superior learning emerge as leaders in helping E environments and encourages parents to “...my desire is to be a status. It is through this lens that students and join in the pursuit of academic excellence merchant of hope to to close the gaps that lead to educators at the School of Education view the world for all students. Educating through a lens and bridge of students who are ‘at and their place in it. justice is the only way that inequalities educational inequalities. promise,’ not ‘at risk.’” Since its inception fve years ago, the University of can be eliminated, said Witherspoon, who earned additional certifcation Redlands‘ unique Ed.D. program has been helping to in administration from the School of shape educators who are putting the theories of social Education and his Ed.D. this year. For reflections on Educational justice into practice. “Educational justice is the conduit to Justice by retiring Dean Bob ensuring that no child is left behind. I chose Denham, see the back cover. We share stories of educators who are using their the University of Redlands to complete my Ed.D. in Leadership for Educational Justice passion to serve all students and provide a message because my desire is to be a merchant of rya n b e c k of hope… hope to students who are ‘at promise,’ not ‘at risk,’” he said. 14 | Och Tamale 15 Passion and Enthusiasm Stephanie Lock ‘10, Ed.D. ialto High School counselor Wendy Henderson-Ditchfield Wendy Henderson- is putting her Ed.D. dissertation—and her ideas of social Ditchfeld ‘10, Ed.D. Assistant Principal, Citrus Valley High School, Redlands, CA R justice—into practice as she works towards getting counsel- ors more tools to better respond during a crisis. Counselor, Rialto High School, Rialto, CA Her dissertation, “Have We Learned From Columbine: Exploring the Preparation of School Counselors Response to School Violence and Crises,” examines whether a gap exists between state policy expectations and counselor preparedness in crisis situations. State policy may indicate that K-12 school counselors will “It’s a passion degree.” respond to social justice related issues such as racial conflict, social “It is our job to instill hope in every unrest, school violence, gang activity, antisocial behavior and potential suicides. But that assumes school counselors have crisis child, always, especially where there response training as a standard part of their education, she said in may otherwise be none.” laying out her dissertation’s purpose. Ditchfeld, known as an advocate for her students and for school counselors, set out to get training for counselors that would reduce their anxiety and allow them to better respond in a crisis. She had been working with school district and county Department of Education leadership and the Red Cross to provide a training program for counselors on emergency mental health Educational Justice program an opportunity to gain new Hope for All Students preparedness in the event of a major disaster. On May 5 of this knowledge and skills that would allow her to hopefully make a year that happened, as the Red Cross provided the frst day of tephanie Lock had been a middle school teacher for 15 difference for all students within a diverse educational system. training for school counselors in San Bernardino County. years when she transferred to Orangewood High School, a The principles of educational justice have been infused into Scontinuation school in Redlands. her core beliefs—and she said she hopes she exhibits them in her “For me, that is the biggest dream come true,” she said. She went from teaching students considered gifted and daily actions, decisions and interactions with students and staff. Ditchfeld’s ultimate hope for her research is that it will “lead to “regular” to being the assistant principal at Orangewood and It was through her experiences with the students from a more socially just counselor response to students in crisis and to coordinating the independent study program, RISE—working Orangewood that she learned the importance of forming deep stronger advocacy for traumatized and vulnerable students.” with a diverse group of students who had not been successful and meaningful connections with the students through a For Ditchfeld, that is a defnition of social justice—a concept in a regular school system. relationship of trust and mutual respect. that can be defned in many ways. Students and practitioners of The change was eye-opening, she said. It also ignited a “This idea is what reminds me on a daily basis to recognize passion. The students all had stories of diffcult, real-life the philosophy have their own interpretations. That’s what makes that students face tremendous adversity in their lives, so I must the University of Redlands program unique, said Ditchfeld, circumstances that affected their ability to handle the day-to- question every situation from all perspectives,” she said. day responsibilities needed to succeed in school. who completed her Ed.D. in 2010. She also earned a master’s “When we care enough to understand students’ lives, degree and a credential in school counseling from the School of There were stories of abuse, neglect, hunger and disabilities. backgrounds and cultures, we in turn can build caring Education. Yet they were able to come to a school where they found the relationships with students and further foster their support they needed to graduate, she said. engagement. This is what I strive to do every day.” “My idea of social justice is vastly different than others in the class,” she said. “The experience completely touched my heart and reminded Lock has brought that same approach to her work with me to always ensure that all students have hope for their U of R students. She has taught the foundations of education and Going through Redlands’ Ed.D. program, Ditchfeld found that futures, no matter how diffcult their lives may be.” teaching and learning in secondary schools courses as an adjunct the students in her cohort were so passionate, there was no way Lock’s experience as the Orangewood assistant principal professor for the teacher credential program; she was also an they couldn’t carry it beyond the program. helped her develop a true passion for educational justice. adjunct faculty member for the former Liberal Studies program. Ditchfeld’s passion is seen on the campus of Rialto High School “We have the power, as educators, to provide hope for She seeks to incorporate educational justice into every and has been recognized by the California League of High Schools. all students.” component of her class, with the hope that all teachers will She was honored recently as one of the high school educators of Today, she is an assistant principal at the district’s newest leave it understanding the importance of honoring every child the year in a four-county region for her “dedication, innovation, high school, Citrus Valley. Lock went through Redlands’ Ed.D. in their future classrooms. enthusiasm and support of high school education—and for a program with her husband, Peter, who is assistant principal at “Our teachers today need empathy, a wide variety of teaching dedication that goes beyond the job.” the nearby Beattie Middle School. They were members of the strategies in order to reach every child, and the dedication That enthusiasm and passion was reflected in her Ed.D. program. program’s second graduating class in 2010. to never give up on any child,” she said. “It is our job to Lock, who earned a master’s degree in administration instill hope in every child, always, especially where there may “It’s a passion degree,” she said. from the University, said she considered the Leadership for otherwise be none.” 17 Margaret Hill ‘11 Phil Mirci Honorary Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice , Social Justice Practitioner Assistant Professor, University of Redlands School of Education

“...she has devoted her life as an educator “This has been a lifelong commitment, towards the students and families in this to making a difference in the life of society most in need of liberation.” each child.”

A Degree of Honor for a Social Justice Activist as an assistant superintendent for the San Bernardino County Professor Named Among Mirci’s positions, he served as a teacher, assistant Superintendent of Schools since 2006. “Professor of Education of the Year” principal and principal for the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unifed argaret Hill, Ph.D., is a social justice practitioner School District; as the director of Student and Family Advocacy She is the founder and CEO of Maggie’s Kids Foundation, who has devoted her life to helping the poor and and the director of Secondary School Reform for the San a nonproft organization that provides fnancial support to ssistant Professor Phil Mirci, who has taught educational oppressed. Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools; and as the director M youth and families with emergency needs. She has been active justice seminars for every cohort of Ed.D. students, was of the Curriculum and Instruction Leadership Academy for the “Hill is a social justice advocate for all students, especially in a range of civic organizations and is a longtime community Arecently named the 2011 Professor of Education of the Association of California School Administrators. those living in poverty and those who have been underserved advocate and volunteer. Year by the Association of California School Administrators. in our current educational system,” said School of Education Mirci was among 23 California area administrators and As director for Student and Family Advocacy, Mirci was put in “She is out in the world interacting directly with those most professor Phil Mirci. community members recognized for their achievement and the position of really working with underserved students and shunned in this society,” said Mirci, who nominated Hill for the dedication to public education. promoting social justice for those students. That’s why in May, the teacher, administrator and social honorary degree from the School of Education. justice activist was selected to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Before joining the University of Redlands on a full-time basis, “This has been a lifelong commitment, to making a difference in “I believe that Margaret Hill can inspire our graduates because Educational Justice during commencement ceremonies at the Mirci served as core adjunct faculty at the University for the past the life of each child,” he said. of the way she has devoted her life as an educator towards the 20 years while working at the school, district, and county levels University of Redlands. He will be presented with the Professor of Education of the Year students and families in this society most in need of liberation. She of public education. An adjunct faculty member at the University since 2002, Hill epitomizes the mission of the University of Redlands,” he said. Award for the state in Sacramento on Nov. 5. began teaching in public schools in 1971 and has been serving

School to Honor Outstanding “This prestigious award is designed to recognize the real and The 7th annual Summer Institute will be held at the measurable impact that a remarkable practitioner has achieved University of Redlands’ Orton Center on July 12. Educational Justice Practitioner For more information on the in the lives of children who are at risk in our schools,” said The daylong institute will include a keynote presentation Center for Educational Justice’s n recognition of educators who best exemplify its mission of Professor Jose Lalas, director of the Center for Educational Justice. by Gloria Ladson-Billings, a professor at the University of serving all students, the School of Education will present its The work of this outstanding educator will be showcased during Wisconsin and a well-known pedagogical theorist and teacher Summer Institute and the inaugural award to an outstanding practitioner of educational I the Summer Institute of the Center for Educational Justice. In educator. The author of numerous articles and books, she is symposiums held throughout the year, justice at this year’s Summer Institute. The Outstanding Educational addition, workshops and presentations at the one-day event are one of the leaders in the feld of culturally relevant teaching Justice Practitioner Award was created to honor a California designed to heighten the awareness of educational justice and the and is known for her seminal work in critical race theory. visit Redlands.edu/CEJ educator each year who has demonstrated strong advocacy and critical issues facing America’s K-12 schools. progress toward greater equity in K-12 schools.

18 | Och Tamale Spring/Summer 2011 | 19 “We intend to be a spatially infused learning community with geographic information science and GeoDesign broadly applied within our curriculum, our scholarship, and our research and in our outreach of the University. In this regard, we will not only assist our students to develop critical thinking but we’ll continue to encourage them to use their critical skills to responsibly create and design their future and the futures of the communities in which they live.” —President James Appleton

At the conclusion of the summit, team members testing multiple design methods. A goal of the day, unveiled their ideas and design studies on how to make according to the organizers, was that attendees would life better in the city of Redlands, done as an exercise come away with new insight into the creative possibilities to explore the powerful possibilities of GeoDesign. for applying GeoDesign methodology to design and GeoDesign is a new planning framework being planning issues within their own sphere of influence. implemented around the world that brings together Hear select presentations from the GeoDesign the strength of geography and design with information Summit and the innovative approaches to the planning technology, resulting in models that better complement issues of open space and transit that resulted, along and preserve the natural environment, according with President James Appleton talking about “The to event organizers, who included the University of University of Redlands as a Spatially-Infused Learning Redlands, The Redlands Institute, the City of Redlands Community,” at Redlands.edu/Summit A Powerful Design and Esri. Featuring nearly 20 University of Redlands faculty members and staff, along with a half-dozen stellar U of R lends its GIS know-how to help showcase undergraduate students, the GeoDesign presentations the possibilities of GeoDesign were the culmination of a first-of-its-kind workshop. During the workshop, the groups applied the tools, methods and strategies of GeoDesign to two planning issues important to the region: Open space planning niversity of Redlands undergraduates, faculty members and researchers and transit oriented development. The teams considered were among the geo-inclined minds that came together for this year’s the locations of homes and businesses and future development, the presence of public transportation GeoDesign Summit. For five days in January, teams of academics, stops and open and recreational space in their planning U and analysis.

technology professionals and designers gathered in nine groups to test decision L en a C arr oll ‘11 models at the headquarters of Esri, the developer of the world’s leading The focus was within the geographic context of the city of Redlands, but it was the methodology of geographic information system (GIS) technology. GeoDesign that was showcased, organizers stressed.

Though the data and design study locations are real, GeoDesign projects on display in the foyer of the Esri Conference the presentations were part of a learning exercise for Center in Redlands.

20 | Och Tamale Spring/Summer 2011 | 21 ome of the visitors spread grains of sand to create a symbol of compassion and show the fleeting nature of existence. Another brought a message of Stearing down walls that divide people, while a third spoke about the very real bonds between all creatures and her reasons for hope. The community filled the campus during the spring semester to see and hear the transformational messages from internationally known visitors that the University of Redlands hosted from around the globe and from vastly different worlds.

Tibetan Buddhist Monks Tibetan Buddhist Monks Build Compassion For four days in April, visiting Tibetan Buddhist As the days passed and the monks’ intricate monks painstakingly created a colorful, sacred mandala mandala took shape, more than 2,500 people came to sand painting on the stage of the Memorial Chapel. see the ancient work of art.

The monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery The process continued through the week until the began their intricate process involving millions of closing ceremony, during which the mandala was grains of sand after an opening ceremony punctuated destroyed, symbolizing the impermanence of exis- with chanting, music and mantra recitation. tence. The sands were swept away, half given to the A Transformational audience and the remainder taken to a nearby body They fled onto the stage of the Memorial Chapel in of flowing water, illustrating the idea of spreading ceremonial yellow, orange and red robes and yellow compassion throughout the world. hats unique to their lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Spring at the U of R They flled the Chapel with rhythmic chanting, their “This mandala radiates compassion,” Grace told a voices deep and low, singular and together. Inter- large crowd in the Memorial Chapel after the work’s spersed were sounds from large and small horns, bells completion. A season of spreading compassion and hope and cymbals as the monks consecrated the site and called forth the forces of goodness. As onlookers had witnessed its progress, so, too, did they witness its destruction. The mandala’s purpose Once the site was prepared, the monks then care- was fulflled to show the fleeting nature of existence Story by Katie E. Ismael and Emma Janeczko ’12 | Photography by Carlos Puma and Lena Carroll ‘11 | Typeface by Kyle Steed fully sketched on top of a table the design of the and spread compassion. mandala, which the organizers of their visit had asked to represent compassion.

The monks next began building their mandala, laying grains of sand into the design from nearby pots Maya Angelou Jane Goodall flled with a rainbow of colors. The monks’ visit was a frst for the University. This group was on a 15-month tour as part of a service to humanity, offering what is believed to be a ritual for global healing, said Religious Studies Professor Fran Grace.

In the foyer of the Chapel, visitors could help con- struct a mandala designed by student Kelly Lecko ‘11. The environmental studies major and studio art minor had won a contest to design a mandala that could be built by the community.

In a message to the community, she expressed her hope that “these two mandalas can initiate the spread of peace through education, inspiration and healing.” The visiting monks create a mandala sand painting on the stage of the Memorial Chapel. 22 | Och Tamale 23 Jane Goodall Shares Reasons for Hope

Jane Goodall, who 50 years ago embarked on At the events, part of the The Redlands Forum spon- pioneering work with chimpanzees in Tanzania, has sored by Esri and the University of Redlands Town reasons for hope. & Gown, Goodall told of traveling from England to Tanzania as a 23-year-old, entering the world of wild During a visit in February, she shared those reasons chimpanzees at what is now Gombe National Park. and her inspirational story with members of the Red- lands community. She spoke before a gathering of local She reflected on the fve decades of work since students from her Roots & Shoots program, a class of the park was founded and the work that remains to Environmental Studies and Human-Animal Studies ensure a better future for the planet and generations students and, later, to a packed Memorial Chapel. to come.

L en a C arr oll ‘11 The world-renowned primatologist, conservationist Her work now revolves around mobilizing action and U.N. Messenger of Peace spoke about the indom- for all wildlife, but particularly endangered chimpan- itable human spirit, the resilience of nature and the zees. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), amazing feats that can be accomplished. which works internationally to protect the famed chimpanzees of Gombe.

Goodall also started the Roots & Shoots youth New Honorary Redlands Graduate Maya Angelou Speaks action program, which began with a small group of Tanzanian students in 1990 but has now has spread of Tearing Down Walls to more than 100 countries.

Maya Angelou, the celebrated author, poet, educator down. If you see me wearing it on TV, know that I’m During her visit, Roots & Shoots students from the and activist, became a new graduate of the University wearing it for you.” University and Franklin Elementary School had the of Redlands in March when she was presented with opportunity to showcase some of their projects to an honorary degree after speaking Angelou is the author of 12 best-selling books, Goodall in the University’s LaFourcade garden. to a packed Memorial Chapel. including the autobiographical account of her youth, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” and numerous Speaking later to Redlands science students and After her fourth visit to the University, President magazine articles, and has earned Pulitzer Prize and at the Memorial Chapel, Goodall shared stories of James Appleton and Academic Affairs Vice President National Book Award nominations. the chimps she has encountered (including one she David Fite conferred upon Angelou an honorary named David Graybeard), their humanlike traits and Doctor of Humane Letters degree. In 1993, Angelou became the second poet in U.S. the connections that were formed. history to have the honor of writing and reciting The recent Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient original work at a presidential inauguration. Deliver- “There is no sharp line dividing us between the bowed her head, and after several moments replied: ing “On the Pulse of Morning” at President Clinton’s animal kingdom. It’s a very blurry line,” she said. “We inauguration earned her wide recognition and a L en a C arr oll ‘11 are a part of—and not separate from—the rest of the “Family. That’s who you are to me.” Grammy award for Best Spoken Word Album. animal kingdom.”

In poetry, song and story, Angelou entertained and Angelou, who is hailed as one of the great voices She shared the motivation and goal of her Roots & moved an enthusiastic crowd that gave her several of contemporary black literature, lectures nation- Shoots program, designed to teach students “to live in standing ovations. wide and abroad. She is a lifetime Reynolds profes- peace and harmony, not only with each other but also Jane Goodall talks in the La Fourcade Community Garden with children and sor of American Studies at Wake Forest University in with the natural world.” “I come to help tear down the walls of ignorance,” Redlands students who are members in her Roots & Shoots organization. North Carolina. she said. “This University, this Redlands… is a It’s a program where she sees young people of “dif- “Animals on the brink of extinction are given another rainbow in the clouds,” offering a “chance to let the In presenting the honorary degree to Angelou, ferent ages with shining faces who want to share with chance; dead places are coming back to life,” Goodall walls come tumbling down.” President Appleton told her, “Your voice and wisdom her their brilliant ideas of how to make the world a reflected. have reached across generations and around the better place.” “It was built for that. Supported and founded for world to change the lives of many.” Humans all over the world are tackling big tasks, that. You are here because you are supposed to learn “Roots & Shoots is, I think, my greatest reason for striving to change the world, and are refusing to give that,” she said. At the end of the evening, Appleton asked the audi- hope,” she said. up, she said. ence, “Have you found a new voice? And what walls Angelou told the Redlands audience she had to do you want to break down?” postpone her invitation to speak because she was selected to receive the Medal of Freedom—the Read the poem she shared with the Redlands nation’s highest civilian honor—from President audience and then asked to have posted on the Check out the photo/video section on Barack Obama in February. University’s website, “A Brave and Startling Truth” Facebook.com/universityofredlands to see more photos and interviews at Redlands.edu/MayaAngelou She held the medal up to the audience, telling with students and the community during these impactful events! them, “I know this represents seeing the walls coming 24 25 Classnotes | Alumni News, Activities and Events

was alone in the upper chapel; [and,] at Alumnus Helps to Lead Graduates on that moment, the sun burst through the I want my Class Notes! If you don’t see your Class Notes submission in this Path to Financial Stability stained glass ceiling, and a brilliant rain- issue, don’t worry. Your class reporters are still on the job. Due to production deadlines, bow of rubies and sapphires surrounded John Duggan ’11 class note updates often skip an edition before they appear. Send news to ochtamale@ me.” § Jan Marsh Davis’ favorite building is the Waikiki Circle Hotel in Honolulu. § The Gary Byrne ’64 has worked in and studied finance since redlands.edu or to Och Tamale, University of Redlands, PO Box 3080, Redlands, CA War Memorial Opera House in San Francis- his graduation from the University of Redlands. He’s 92373-0999. co is Dale Edmondson’s choice because it is there that “music, drama, dance and found success in the field—and knows how making small the gifts of many ages collide for me time changes can lead to a lot of change in one’s pocketbook. The College renewed her driver’s license, which allows Hughson is preparing a certificate of dis- and again.” § The Chapel of the Holy Cross With his new book, “The Seven Paths to Poverty,” he is her to keep active in her PEO chapter and tinction because she is a “treasure.” “I’m in Sedona, Ariz., is Mary Pierson Graw’s Vera Hotchkiss Bodle the AAUW. § Sydney and Don Wood really not,” she demurs. She keeps down choice, “it is stunning when lit at night.” aiming to help teens, young graduates and professionals 1933sends her best to the have plans for more travels and are looking to Earth and fit by weeding and gardening. § Jackie Bean Hall chose York Minster achieve similar success, with advice directed specifically at Class of 1933 and reports that she is fine forward to our BIG reunion in 2012! They —Andrea Johnson Smith Cathedral in York, England, and wrote that those ages 15-40. and enjoyed her birthday in May. She keeps advise, “Begin digging through your me- it was her favorite even before she learned busy by reading, quilting and talking politics. mentos for something you have saved from that Henry Percy, one of her direct ances- “The Seven Paths to Poverty: Find- your Redland’s days… a menu, a dance 1944-48 tors, supplied stone and most of the oak ing Financial Stability in an Unstable Two of our class mem- card, snapshots... anything that brings The Swinging Years Fidelis Iota, used in the building. “I’m overwhelmed World,” co-written with Lance Mason, Later, Byrne, along with other alumni, purchased a bank 1937bers have been featured back memories of those long ago days!” Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, presented sometimes by the strength and beauty of in newspaper articles recently. The Times § Recently Martha Farmer Forth was a certificate to Lois Fair Wilson ’45 in these old buildings and the builders’ devo- outlines ways to avoid what the authors when they felt that the housing downfall was imminent, see as the “shop non-stop” mentality Standard, a Northern California newspaper, honored to be part of the evening program appreciation for her 25-year membership tion in trying to bring spirituality into being then sold the bank to what is today Wells Fargo. Byrne featured Kathryn Launer Corbett. As at the West Antelope Valley (WAV) Histori- to the organization and her outstanding is awesome.” § Marilyn Brobst Headlee perpetuated by “no-holds-barred mar- returned to Washington to work with the Bush White part of the 30th anniversary of the area’s cal Society where she was featured as the contributions to the educational system. § has selected her own house because “it keting, easy credit and the internet.” House as a Rural Electrification Officer and was appointed Agency On Aging, Kathryn was recognized guest speaker via video. Martha was the Sam Sackett ’48 has a new e-book out, looks so good to me after being away.” § Taking the first step on one of to the Farm Credit Association Agency and the Federal and praised for her years of devoted service. last teacher to teach in Leona Valley’s one- “Through Farang Eyes,” based on seven The Reichstag in Berlin is Jeanette John- Masako Hirata received high praise in room schoolhouse, a treasured historical of 14 short stories that he wrote based on son Henderson’s choice. § Jackson these paths, according to Byrne, Home Loan Bank Division. the San Bernardino Sun for “Blazing a trail site that is being restored by the communi- what he saw, heard and read in the Bang- Law’s choice is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fall- could be with something as small The book aims to do more than just educate—proceeds in the San Bernardino schools.” She was ty. During the interview, Martha shared her kok Post. ingwater in western Pennsylvania. “The site as a cup of coffee. He emphasizes from “Seven Paths” through direct sales on its website the first Japanese-American teacher in that two years of memories and experiences of and the execution of the structure are per- school system. After graduating from the U teaching there. Rounding out the evening, Roberta Wilcox Thill fect—in spite of the sagging cantilevered that the cost of an item cannot be will benefit a number of charities, including the Univer- measured simply by its price tag: of R, her career was interrupted by the war Martha also contributed additional infor- 1950was selected as “Wom- terraces now being rebuilt.” § Dave Moke sity of Redlands and other universities and institutions and she and her family spent three years in mation via telephone with John Seymore, an of Merit” by the North County Times in thinks that “the campus and buildings at the “capital value” of a $5 cup of such as Child Abuse Listening and Meditation and Direct an internment camp. Masako put her edu- president of the WAV Historical Society. She 2001 for “bringing quality to her hometown the U of R are about as pleasing as it gets.” coffee could be as much as $15 Relief International. cation to good use by teaching those in the says, “No matter where life takes us, we by going beyond and above what is expect- § Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris impressed when investment possibilities internment camp. Masako retired after 31 never know what kind of legacy we may be ed of her.” Since graduation, she has devot- Bill Moore in 1956 when he and Peg were are taken into account. Readers of Byrne’s wisdom purchased through www. years of teaching and now lives with her leaving behind.” § Till next time, your class ed her life to serving the Oceanside commu- returning home from their year in Hong sevenpathstopoverty.com can request a donation be made sister in Albany, in Northern California. § notes reporter. nity. Her work includes prominent roles in Kong. § Roy Reed has two favorites— The authors say they want young to the charity of their choice. Sales of the book through Verna Williamson Crookshanks has —Martha Farmer Forth the city’s Bicentennial Celebration, creating “the cathedral at Rheims in France, which readers “to once again think about how they spend. To major bookstores such as Barnes and Noble, however, will become a football fan! While recovering the Heritage Park and fundraising to help has a great design and a fabulous set of consider the long-term monetary effects of small, habitual from a broken foot, she began watching Lois Randle Parks launch, benefit and sustain the Oceanside windows by Chagall, and the neoclassical not be eligible for the charitable donation. football games because her grandchildren lives in Tomales, which Museum of Art. Her work with the Heritage St. Martin-in-the-Fields at Trafalgar Square spending that isn’t really adding value to people’s lives, 1942 Byrne is not only a champion of financial stability but were involved, either playing or watching is near Santa Cruz, with her daughter. Park led to a city proclamation and a plaque in London.” § The Cathedral of Learning at and is, in fact, undermining their financial security.” their favorites players. Verna and her sister- She enjoys reading, mentioning “King’s at the park recognizing her as “Woman of the University of Pittsburgh is Gail Ruth also the University of Redlands, where he is a loyal donor Byrne’s background includes a successful history in in-law live together in Visalia and still enjoy Speech” as an especially good book and the Year.” She is an avid reader and initiated Roulette’s choice. With 42 stories, it is the and a former Board of Trustee member and remains a good game of bridge. § Barbara Kim- movie. She states that she gave the gas- the library’s Book Memorial Program which second tallest educational building in the finance and government. He has worked as a Foreign Ser- involved with the campus. In February, he returned to ball Hauser celebrated her birthday by tronomic world a gift when she taught her allows people to donate books to the library world with 25 of its classrooms authenti- vice Officer in German Affairs in Washington, D.C., and Redlands to speak to students about the steps they can flying to Baltimore to be with her children. three sons and daughter to cook. § Lor- in the name of a loved one. cally designed and decorated to represent a did independent consulting for accountants’ offices until take that will lead them on a path to financial success. She continues to be active in her PEO chap- raine Wagner Williams-Hughes has specific country—a Greek forum and Eng- founding Miller & Byrne Consulting in Sacramento. ter and performs with her recorder group. § lived in Folsom, Calif., for 21 years. She You were asked if you land’s House of Commons, for examples. Anita Johnson Mackey continues to tu- likes to read, do jigsaw puzzles and garden. 1954have a favorite build- “Imagine attending class in one of these tor young people from her Glendale home. Her orange trees are ready to bloom and ing and/or architect in the world. Here rooms!” § Don Ruh, remembering the Anita states that she is a firm believer in she particularly recommends the Satsuma are your responses. The Golden Pavilion in humanities courses and the lectures on the education and is fortunate to have made mandarin orange. § Margaret Marsh Kyoto, Japan, is Bill Baker’s choice. § Lu churches in Europe, lists his favorites as St. many lifelong friends of those she has Sturtevant lives in Hughson, which is be- Gentry Almgren describes her choice, Basil in Moscow, the Kolon Cathedral in counseled and helped. Anita is planning tween Stockton and Fresno. She has spent the Church of the Transfiguration on Kizhi Germany and St. Peter’s at the Vatican. § to be at our 75th class reunion in 2012! § a fruitful life as a homemaker and commu- Island, Russia, as “stunning and remark- Chuck Russell selected I. M. Pei’s award- Mary Holmes McCombs enjoyed a trip nity volunteer. She was awarded a citation ably and breathtakingly beautiful. It is built winning East Building of the National Gal- to Angel’s Camp in the Gold Country last as Supporter of Arts for Children for her 20 completely with wood and has no nails.” § lery of Art in Washington, D.C. § St. Paul’s year. She has two grandsons serving over- years of service, but modestly declined the Janet Amend Carver found her favorite Cathedral in London “with its gorgeous seas and tries to boost their spirits. Her own honor. Now she is leading a fund drive to building in September 1954—the Sainte ceiling” is Mary Rector Russell’s choice. spirits are pretty high as well—she just build an arboretum in the area. The city of Chapelle on the Ile de Cite. She wrote, “I § La Parroquia in San Miguel de Allende is

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Rector Russell and Dody Olsen Wedel. House in May and June. § From his home coastal route from Seattle to San Diego § Ron “Squeek” Davis reported that the in Costa Mesa, Bruce Lamb gets to the visiting friends and family. In Glasgow, Safe. sixth annual “Bulldog Bash” was held on U of R fairly often for football games and Scotland, in June 2011, Bill is receiving the March 5 at the home of Burt ’53 and Wilma other events, and was on the 1955 reunion World Association for Sexual Health Gold Secure. Chortkoff in Santa Barbara. In addition to committee. He keeps in touch with a few Medal Award, the highest award in the the Davises and Chortkoffs, those attending U of R chums, including George Benson, sexuality field. § Starting in January 2011, were Bob ’53 and Inge Miller, Ed and Bettie Bill Yensen and Don Ruh ’54. Bruce com- Ken Topping was appointed by the San Sensible. Losee ‘53, John ’55 and Sandi Rushing. They ments, “The 1950s were the best of times.” Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors to dedicated this bash to Dave Nuffer, who § Bob Wallace is leading the health and serve as county planning commissioner. The Charitable Gift Annuity had planned to attend with his wife, Mary wellness program at “Pilgrim Place,” a re- —Ed Brink ’56. § Marlene Hiebert House wrote to tirement community for ministers, mission- [email protected] SELECTED ONE-LIFE ANNUITY RATES express her gratitude for the donors who aries and non-profit leaders in Claremont, established the U of R and said that their Calif., where he lives. His work includes In January, John L. El- example should motivate all alums to sup- helping shape the Pilgrim Place health 1957lis celebrated 50 years Annuitant Age Rate port the university now. Marlene has lived center to be patient oriented. § Claude of ordination. § Robert Thayer, Ph.D., 75 6.5% in the Coachella Valley since graduation; Stephenson and his wife, Mae, are ac- anticipates taking a partial sabbatical from and, after retiring from teaching, she devot- tively involved in fundraising for Wheels California State University, Long Beach 80 7.5% ed several years to church and community for Humanity, an international group which sometime soon, after he learns from his edi- 85 8.4% work. She is now the primary caregiver for provides wheelchairs for handicapped tor at Oxford whether he has more books her husband, Ray. § Dave and Irma Draper people. This year the group put over 10,000 in him. He is, “very sad to give up the life 90+ 9.8% ’56 Moke have bought into a retired mili- people in customized wheelchairs. § Emil of a professor, which is ever so pleasant.” tary continuing care community in the D.C. Roy and his wife, Sharon, visited Libya in To his credit, Bob has been a Smithson- SELECTED TWO-LIFE ANNUITY RATES area but do not plan to move in until after December 2010 (before the revolution), ian Lecturer and a keynote speaker at the Irma retires from teaching fifth grade in toured Switzerland in late March and trav- National Press Club, both in Washington, Ralph “Sandy” and Betty “Teni” Sanders celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in 1981. Annuitant Ages Rate 2012. Dave’s present occupation is “tend- eled to Argentine. Emil attended his daugh- D.C. § Jorj Savage continues to write ing to a Maine Coon with feline asthma ter, Portia’s, graduation from the Northwest including a new two-character play about First Second — who probably won’t last long, but her cir- College of Art in Portland and delivered a a college student who is thrown out of a Commemorating a Centennial and a Connection cumstances at present are pretty good.” § paper at Harvard entitled “Harold Pinter’s concert, and ends up in a hotel room with 75 77–80 5.8% For the next column, please share your fa- The Homecoming Through the Lens of Am- a man 50 years older than her. Jorj works Ralph “Sandy” Sanders ’34 would have turned in the shopping cart business, he then invested in 80 80 6.3% vorite piece of classical music. I encourage artya Sen’s The Idea of Justice.” § Three out three times a week and now enjoys 100 last year. commercial real estate. those of you who haven’t yet joined in this National Smokejumper Association Trail better vision without glasses. § Gary Ti- 80 83–84 6.6% sharing of present preferences to do so as Projects, one in the Dixie Forest in Utah and tus remains calm living in Oaxaca, Mexico, And to commemorate what would have been his Betty was an elementary teacher, and today is centennial birthday, his wife, Betty Tension “Teni” involved in the Orange County Philharmonic Soci- 85 85 7.4% well as sending in your personal news for two in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho, where he manages The Learning Center, a the next column. were on Bill Yensen’s agenda this spring bed and breakfast. Gary writes, “Although Sanders, moved to establish an endowed scholarship ety, working with programs that help elementary 85 89–90 7.8% —Alton Robertson and summer. Each week-long project is all there are serious problems with violence in the former educator and business leader’s honor. students to learn about musical instruments and [email protected] attend symphony concerts. After Sandy’s death, she volunteer labor and the average age of par- on the border of Mexico with the United “He loved the U of R so much, just as I do,” Betty 90 90 8.8% took over the management of their commercial real ticipants is 70. States, Oaxaca has remained calm. It is a ’48 recalled. “Redlands gave us both so much – we —Joyce Van Buskirk Cauffield estate. 92+ 94+ 9.6% MaryAnn Black Eas- great place for a vacation. I want to invite met each other through mutual Redlands friends, [email protected] 1955ley recently launched, my classmates to stay with us and support and we both have many lifelong friends we met at She visits regularly with her four children, includ- through her boutique publishing company our Learning Center. Check it out at www. For more information or a personalized illustration, the University. Our time at Redlands taught us a ing Jodi ’80 and Scott ’84, and enjoys spending Windflower Press, the “She Writes” Anthol- The Alpha Theta Phi tolc.org.mx. § Mickey Reyholdt closed great deal and enriched our lives. I wish that every- time with her seven grandchildren and four great- please contact the Office of Planned Giving. ogy featuring poetry, fiction, memoir and 1956Centennial celebration her court stenographers business and one could go to a college like Redlands.” grandchildren. essays from 42 women writers. Editors, in was held in April at the Mission Inn in writes, “I’m singing with our church choir Office of Planned Giving addition to MaryAnn, included Audrey Riverside. Those in our class who attended and the SB Master Chorale, playing with Sandy, who was student body president during Over the years, she has kept a connection with P. O. Box 3080 | Redlands, CA 92373-0999 Nichol Hauth and Joyce Van Buskirk were Genie Riddle Brown, Barbara Ci- a piano quartet (two pianos, eight hands) his senior year and a member of Kappa Sigma Redlands. She has served on the University’s Board (909) 748-8050 | [email protected] Cauffield. MaryAnn and Joyce are con- occa, Beverly Vanderwagen Hurlbut, and serving on two boards, one related to Sigma (he was later honored with the University’s of Trustees and Alumni Board and gets together with tributors but the cover art, graphic design Kay Reese Matteson, Bettie Sauble a free tutoring center after school, five days 75th Medallion), became a teacher and principal her Delta sorority sisters as often as possible. after graduating from Redlands. He also served as and editing was all done by women. “She (and Benton) Phillips and Martha Red- a week (this involves fund raising), and the “We are all 84 or 85 now,” Betty said. “Some of a district superintendent in Ontario for a few weeks Writes” was presented in March at a fes- ding Thum. It was also fun to see Mar- other a worship and music board related to us are not driving anymore and we are spread out all before he received orders to report for military duty “said to be the most photographed build- of Our Angels Cathedral in Los Angeles. § tive launch with poetry reading and mu- tha’s granddaughter Carly Brownsberger our church. I’ve been invited to serve as a over Southern California. But we get together and during World War II. ing in Mexico” and is Shirley Starr Sel- Janet Amend Carver and her husband, sic. In 2010, MaryAnn, who is the author ‘13, Barbara’s sister, Jean Ciocca Sarno ‘60, UCSB Music Affiliate.” In her living room, see each other when we can. Those are special times kirk’s choice. § Bob Steinbach found John, spent much of February in Hawaii of 11 books for young people and writing and Kay’s sister, Sandy Reese Seat ‘58, all Mickey has one of Dr. Spelman’s Steinway When he returned home from the war, Sandy together – and the fact that we still want to spend that, “as I riffled through the buildings I where they visited Roberta Adams Sprague teacher and coach to all ages, presented Thetas. There were lots of fond memories pianos sold to her by the son of the former decided he wanted to change careers and he soon time together and enjoy each other’s company after have visited, no other building stirred up ’53 and Art in Oahu as well as friends in “Interstices, An Anthology,” composed of and lots of laughter! § Bill Stayton re- director of the U of R music department. § started a business with a friend. One of his contribu- all these years is a special thing. Not everyone has emotions or said, ‘Come back again’ like Kauai. They explored Volcanic National Park work by Orange County writers. § Connie tired from Morehouse School of Medicine, Pat Fobair gave talks on group therapy tions was designing and manufacturing shopping that sort of connection.” the U of R chapel.” § The Royal Hawaiian on the Big Island before returning home to Smith Young and Jay ’53 traveled to Peru but will remain a professor, Series III, and and supportive care programs in Ho Chi carts with a folding front seat area that can accom- The new Ralph and Betty Sanders Endowed Schol- Hotel in Waikiki is John Townsend’s fa- Virginia via San Diego to visit family and in March. After going to the Amazon River, do some lecturing. He is also a professor Minh City, Vietnam, and Tokyo, Japan, in modate a small child. He also designed some of the arship will provide scholarship funds to a deserving vorite. § And my favorite buildings are, for Darlene Bruntz Palmer. § Members of they visited Machu Picchu. Their trip began and scholar in residence at Widener Univer- October 2010. She is collaborating with first shopping carts that nested inside each other, student each year. the exterior, Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim the Class of ’54 attending the Alpha Theta just a few days after they attended Dave sity in Chester, Pa., and teaches one course a social work colleague in Saigon to de- allowing for more compact storage. After 20 years Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and, for the inte- Phi 100th anniversary celebration at the Nuffer’s ’54 memorial celebration in San each semester. He and Kathy Boucher ‘57 velop a Fulbright Grant to teach a month’s riors, Rafael Moneo’s National Museum of Mission Inn in Riverside in April were Jan Diego. She notes that Jay’s paintings were traveled to Southern France, Costa Rica, course on Leadership techniques for social Roman Art in Merida, Spain, and his Lady Marsh Davis, Jo Perhab Billard, Mary chosen for display at the U of R Alumni Quebec, several U.S. states and drove the workers working with self-help groups and

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committees. She will lead an international their 55th wedding anniversary in August. this year’s BIS, and I will include you in the though Ruth and Curtis Cook are still symposium in Antalya, Turkey, in September § In March, a second reunion luncheon next article! § The month of May included working full-time in their professions, they on “Challenges in Collaborative Teamwork was held with John “Jack” Pickering, a weekend celebration commemorating did find time to celebrate their 50th wed- Across National Boundaries,” with speakers Rex Thomas, Richard “Dick” West and 50 years of Salzburg! Unfortunately, this ding anniversary and travel to Cancun and from Italy, Israel, Turkey and the U.S. your class reporter. We were delighted to be program began the year after our gradua- Ireland. § Traveling to the British Isles with —Patricia Fobair joined by Dave Lawrence who recently tion, but some of you may have children or her cousin, Mary Kay Knaggs Jacobs [email protected] moved from Nebraska back to Washington grandchildren who were able to experience crossed off some bucket list items while Robert G. Wiens State. § Please keep your news coming! this fantastic semester. Also in May, was the visiting Stratford, Blenheim Palace and The Your gift. Your impact. Bob Buster and his —Gordon Clopine Bulldog Bench Golf Tournament held at the Tower of London. 1958wife, Marilyn, report [email protected] Redlands Country Club, the sole fundrais- —Joan Habbick Kalin In the century since our founding, the world around us on church and lunch activities with Rex ing event that benefits the University of [email protected] has changed in profound ways. Decades of Dedicated Service Thomas and Marjorie Moorhead The Alpha Theta Phi Redlands intercollegiate athletic programs. Yet, one constant has remained—generous alumni, par- Thomas where Bob reports many of us 1959Centennial Celebra- Check out life at the U of R and upcoming Mary Berry Robi- “You have provided sound leadership and generous were discussed. If you were watching the tion lunch was held at the Mission Inn in events at: www.redlands.edu. § University 1963nette and her husband, ents and friends have made the conscious choice to enrich support to the University during your tenure as a Trustee. Masters golf tournament last April, you April. Those attending from our class were: Update! The U of R now has a new School Bob, reside in Covina, Calif., and are the the University of Redlands student experience. In appreciation of this service and in order to retain a may have seen Allason “Al” Clark enjoy- Sandy McClure Bender, Sally Jo High of Continuing Studies and is presently offer- proud parents of three adult children and continuing relationship with you and the University Board ing the scene. He says he went to Augusta, Comings, Anne Monroe Dahl, Pat ing six certificate programs, 10-plus educa- very proud grandparents to two youngsters. Private gifts and support have helped us send productive of Trustees, your election as Emeritus Trustee has been Ga., to improve his golf game. § Jack and Cheney Peterson and Jan Shrader tion workshops and nine campus locations. In September, Mary plans to retire from Cal and thoughtful citizens—grounded in the liberal arts and voted with appreciation…” Jan Cessna Clarke celebrated their 53rd Werneid. Sandy said the ladies in charge Consider this program for yourself (you are Poly Pomona. She has worked there for al- sciences—into our communities. wedding anniversary, still live in Reno and did a great job of decorating, present- never too old to learn!) or pass the informa- most 20 years, the last 17 years managing For his 32 years of service on the University of Redlands continue activities in leadership positions ing, remembering, sharing and celebrat- tion on to family and friends. § Another plea the costume shop in the theatre depart- The choice to make a gift to the University of Redlands is Board of Trustees, Robert Wiens has been elected an and as players in the Reno Pops Orches- ing. Those from our class were part of the to correct your e-mails with the U of R! You ment. Mary states, “working at Cal Poly has personal, affected by many factors. Emeritus Trustee. tra. Jack is retired from the University of “Golden Years” 1950s and were asked can either send any changes to me at the e- been a huge blessing in my life.” In retire- In recognition of the leadership and support to the Univer- Nevada, Reno, and Jan from the Washoe to stand and were given a lovely ovation mail address below or to Marisa_Aguilar@ ment she is looking forward to spending Some choose to support our students directly with gifts to sity that Wiens has provided as a Trustee, the Board voted County School District. Travel plans in- and a long stem yellow rose. § Dixie Lea redlands.edu. § Och Tamale! a lot of time gardening, sewing, pattern the Redlands Fund, others decide to turn their philanthropic recently to grant him emeritus status and a permanent rela- clude visits to their seven grandchildren. Johnson Petrey and husband, AD, have —Marilyn Kerr Solter drafting, reading, quilting, rubber stamping, passion into reality by establishing a new endowment or tionship with the Board. § The most unfortunate 2011 earthquakes enjoyed travels this past year to Los Ca- [email protected] traveling and fixing up the house. Her favor- helping with a new building. and tsunami in Japan have had a personal bos, New Mexico, Minnesota, Tennessee, ite hobbies are rubber stamping and making Wiens ’56 joined Redlands Federal Bank following his impact on Paul Devore, as his son’s wife Florida, California and Indiana. Dixie Lea Our 50th reunion was a cards. She wonders if there are other alum- Still others choose to leave a legacy for future generations graduation and worked there for 39 years, holding a vari- Mimi, was born and raised in Sendai and continues to serve as chaplain and direc- success with three activ- nae who like to stamp or are into paper of students and faculty through their estate plans. ety of positions: bank teller, branch manager, corporate 1960 has parents, friends and relatives there. tor of Pastoral Care at Shannondale of ity filled days and plenty of time to remi- crafting. Although not a big “reunion per- secretary, treasurer/controller, executive vice president, The good news: They are all OK. § Marge Maryville, Tenn., and is co-moderator of the nisce and get reacquainted. A few sprinkles son,” Mary is looking forward to our 50th We promise—today, tomorrow and forever—to transform president and CEO. In 1992, he was named chairman, Johnson Dieterich retired from West Co- Blount County Ecumenical Action Council. didn’t daunt our Friday Night Warm Up reunion. “It would be great to see some your philanthropic choice into a greater and more excellent president and CEO. vina High School and now lives in Paradise, § Some people will do just about anything attendance or the Saturday Reunion Din- people that we haven’t seen in 50 years.” educational experience for our students. He was also named chairman of the California League of Calif. She and her husband, Ted, have trav- to make front-page news, more specifically ner at the Alumni House. We had over 80 § Arrah Dolle Dial and her husband, Jo- Savings Institutions in 1990. eled to almost everywhere; she is involved the Orange County Register! Jim Smith, people in attendance and we exceeded seph, live in Tucson, Ariz. They are the proud For more information on giving opportunities, please contact with Sweet Adelines in Chico and teaches known as the “running judge,” is in the se- our class reunion gift with $293,302. Some parents of three children and two grand- the Office of Development at (909) 748-8050 or visit Wiens has provided extensive service to the Redlands’ women’s bible study at her church. § Bob lect group of “Legacy Runners” who have classmates flew in from Ohio and Massa- children. After earning a master’s of educa- community, serving on the Redlands Symphony Advisory Redlands.edu/Giving Kern has moved into a time of his life completed the Los Angeles Marathon every chusetts. It was wonderful to see everyone. tion degree, Arrah taught for five years and Board, the San Bernardino County Homeless Coalition, where philosophy has become important. year since 1986. Having some 100 mara- § Ron DeVos and his wife, Carol, spend then became a “stay at home mom.” She is Inland Action, the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, the You may remember his major was eco- thons under his belt, Jim almost met his wa- time with their children and grandchildren still involved with teaching classes in Bible Redlands Chamber of Commerce, the Redlands Art Asso- nomics, but he now writes a very powerful terloo in March during the worst weather while maintaining homes in Fort Worth, study, English as a second language and tu- Gary Byrne returned and Hank ’64 Johnson had a fabulous 15- ciation, the Redlands Community Hospital Foundation, the paragraph about the meaning of life and conditions of his running career—with only Texas, and Palm Springs, Calif. Ron is enjoy- tors. For over 35 years, she’s been a member from a bicycle trip day Baltic cruise; and Jim Schoning spent Redlands Community Hospital’s Advisory Board, the First 1964 the impacts of life on the person as life pro- 2 ½ miles to go, Jim tripped on a discarded ing retirement and Carol will be joining him of a neighborhood Bible study class that is across Austria with Chuck Wilke and a sunny week in Sedona, Ariz., and will be Presbyterian Church of San Bernardino and Habitat for ceeds. § You may recall at our 50th Class rubber shoe insole and slammed head first soon as a retiree. § Michael Beeson is an very multi-denominational. Travel is high on Dave Shikles ’63. “We had a wonderful off to Hawaii soon. § John and Connie ’67 Humanity, which built a house in his honor in 1995. Reunion the enthusiasm of our MC John into the asphalt—EMTs arrived ready to enthusiastic traveler, having visited 18 for- the list of fun for Arrah and Joe, as is bicy- time.” His latest book, “Seven Paths to Herrell took another run down through Wiens joined the Board of Trustees in 1979 as president- Knox! Well, John and his wife just drove whisk Jim to the hospital but Jim said as eign countries, and is a staff writer for the cling locally and taking some bicycle tours. Poverty,” is a guide that explains how ev- Baja in February, taking several other elect of the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors and their 1931 Model A Deluxe Sedan around long as he was conscious he was going to Napa Valley Museum. These activities have Their idea of travel is to stay in one locale eryday decisions, such as not buying that couples with them on a motorcycle tour to has chaired both the finance and investment committees of the U.S., dipping the wheels in the Pacific finish! He did, but was rushed to Ronald kept him busy since retirement from the for up to a month and enjoy the local sites extra cup of coffee, can result in long-term Cabo and back. § Several members of our the Board and served as the Board’s secretary. at Newport Beach, the Gulf of Mexico at Reagan UCLA Medical Center where it was state mental health system. § Susan Belk and culture. § Nine years ago, Norm Tow- monetary benefits. “We put a wrinkle in it class participated in Bulldogs in Service in Oak Springs, Mississippi (where they stayed determined he had an acute subdural he- Anderson and husband, Laurence, are the ers retired from teaching, but he continues with our publisher—anyone who buys di- Northern California. § There are two pieces He was named to the National Committee for the with Chuck Lippencott and his wife, Bon- matoma, a potentially fatal injury. But luck proud grandparents of a second set of twins to coach boys at Peninsula High School in rectly from our website ‘sevenpathstopov- of sad news to report—Janet Putnam successful “A Campaign for Redlands” in 1990 and nie) and in Lake Michigan in Chicago. In the was with the judge who celebrated his 74th presented to them by their daughter, Lauren. cross country and distance running. He has erty.com’ can have a donation made to the Johnson’s husband of 44 years, Charlie, received the University’s Jubilee Medallion in 1983 and the last 13 years, they traveled in their Model birthday in the hospital before being dis- § Marilyn Heyler Hettick and her hus- been coaching for 48 years. Norm’s wife, University of Redlands.” died in January. Encouragement, prayers Centennial Award in 2006. A automobiles through eight countries charged. Jim plans to resume his running— band, Vergil, participated in the U of R spon- Cathy, works with National Bank of Califor- and good wishes from friends and family He lives in Redlands with his wife Marion ’57. and 30 states and put 40,000 miles on the a lesson in perseverance? § The annual sored trip from Budapest to Vienna and the nia. They have a daughter at Cal State Long I received several nice around the world were greatly appreciated. odometer. § Bob Paulus continues a most Bulldogs in Service (BIS) event in April in- Czech Republic. They were a bit jet lagged Beach and another at Cal State Dominguez 1965personal notes from Janet is gradually phasing back to things active retirement by teaching three classes cluded 28 service projects from Redlands to at the reunion, having just returned from Hills. Norm states, he is probably the only people this time. Our fellow classmates are she loves to do, including choral singing as a volunteer teaching-pastor in San Ma- Salzburg, Austria! It is a great way to give Prague. § Tim and Barbara ‘65 Burroughs member of our class with kids in college. enjoying retirement, grandchildren, com- and kayaking. She was sorry to miss the teo. His wife, Gloria, keeps busy with their service and meet alumni in your area. If you celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary —Norm Naylor munity and church activities and travel— reunion, but hopes to visit friends on pe- two grandchildren. They have lived in Bel- have never participated, consider doing so on a four-day trip to Catalina with 18 mem- [email protected] Joyce and Gil Lynch joined other U of R riodic visits to California from Florida. Our mont, Calif., for 40 years, and will celebrate next year! Contact me if you participated in bers of their family in attendance. § Even alums on a trip to Peru; Kathy Terbeck classmate, Gail Wegner Hungerford

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Bailey, passed away on Dec. 23, 2010. She Mission Inn in April with over 300 Theta country’s oil, which is exported to the U.S., Well the Class of 1983 our friends have been successful with entre- more Redlands alumni in the area. § Scott Walker ’92 attended the festivities along Steven E. Stone is a taught elementary school, worked in real sisters for the Centennial Celebration of Al- and is the only American company pro- 1983must be really busy— preneurial efforts. Alan Conrad ’91 and his Krohne ’91 created a bronze Wildcat sculp- with other Thetas. Kim, Kristin and Sue are 1993judge on the San Diego estate, then returned to education, earning pha Theta Phi. They missed Nancy Daum ducing there. The McAllisters report that but who knows what they are up to? wife have started their own fermented foods ture for Redlands East Valley High School running the Napa-to-Sonoma Half Marathon County Superior Court. He was appointed a master’s degree in school counseling in Johnson who had training issues to attend they’re excited to have another new Afri- Only YOU do! Send in some updates to business, Edible Alchemy. They make sau- as part of a sculpture garden at the school. in July. “The only saving grace for embarking in December 2010 by then-governor Arnold 2002. Living in Palm Springs, she loved the to with her stable of horses in Oregon. Sue can adventure! § George Horioka, CEO/ the [email protected] or to me at erkrauts, kvaas and other fermented foods. § Kym ’92 and Keith Schubert ’91 wel- on this crazy run is the wine tasting that im- Schwarzenegger. Prior to his judgeship, desert and all kitchen activities, especially Freed Rainey had visited with Nancy in Founder of Xsura, recently announced the [email protected] Here’s what an up- § Carl Schroeder ’91 is the owner and comed their fourth child in July 2010. They mediately follows for all race participants.” He was at the U.S. Attorney’s office for the when joined by her grandchildren. She and Palm Desert during the winter where she company signed an agreement to launch date looks like: Nate and Susan Martini chef of Market Restaurant in Del Mar, Calif. reside in Redlands where Keith is a professor Debbie teaches special education in Tus- Southern District of California for eight years. her husband also traveled extensively. § was boarding her horses and taking a break in Mexico beginning in June. In addition, Truman celebrated their 26th anniversary. He was nominated this year for the coveted of computer science and engineering at Cal tin, is raising three boys with her husband, Congratulations, Judge Stone! § Joe Rich- Please keep the great news coming… this from the Oregon rain. § Please, classmates, the company hired Bob Richards, former Nate’s Starcarcentral.com added an “A- James Beard Award, as one of the top chefs State San Bernardino. Kym enjoys an active Dave, is the PTO president for Tustin High ardson has joined the law firm of Borton Pe- time from some NEW folks! Check out our send me your news! Have you retired? Are International president of Nikken, as Team” van to the ranks of over 30 famous in California. § Nothing pairs better with food life as a mother and is involved in Toastmas- School and is involved in four booster clubs. trini, working out of their office in Redlands. Facebook page with 19 members now. you traveling? Have you taken up interest- president of Xsura; Bob started in Febru- movie and TV vehicles that appear at char- than a wonderful glass of wine. Wes Hagen ters International. She was awarded the Ron LaRee’s husband surprised her with a four- He focuses on tort, contract and labor and —Nancy Wheeler Durein ing new hobbies? My blood pressure rises ary 2011. § Janet Eaton, reporting from ity events around Southern California and ’92, who has been featured in Wine Spectator Serber Award and Toastmaster of the Year for day cruise for her 40th birthday on a private employment litigation. He recently appeared [email protected] as it gets close to my deadlines and I have the other end of the professional spec- on TV shows. § See? Now it’s your turn! magazine, is the winemaker for Close Pepe a chapter in her area. § Courtenay “CC” boat. A handful of close friends were invited, on a career panel for entertainer Steve Har- no news. E-mail me at [email protected]. trum, has, after 28 years of state service What have you been up to? If you want to vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills. Periodically Dennis Taylor ’91 is a very busy actor. She including Kristin. Katy lives in Seattle with vey’s Mentoring Weekend for Youth. Evelyn Rae Strawn Save my life! and Sacramento living, retired in May and read about your classmates then you have he hosts wine maker dinners in Southern shot the new JJ Abrams pilot and earned her husband of 14 years and is busy raising —Joe Richardson 1966has written a children’s —Nancy Franich moved back to So Cal! While the primary to send something in! California. § Kris Haworth ’92 opened, The roles in two feature films, and you have 7-year-old twins. She has worked for Wells book, “Moncho the Mule.” In this book, purpose is to assist her mom in manag- —Nate Truman Forensics Group, which provides a wide vari- likely heard her diverse voice on national Fargo for 19 years as a project manager. Erica Yano Arren- written in poetry form, Moncho does a Cathy and Greg Keller ing health issues, it also puts Janet within ety of computer forensics and electronic dis- television campaigns and in a number of top Periodically she visits with Toni Ferro, ’93. § 1994dondo and her husband, good deed which saves a small child from 1969report that their son, driving distance of her four grandbabies! Nikolas “Nicky” Kon- covery services to Fortune 500 corporations selling video games. § Michelle Linville Erick Webber ’92 shared that the Kappa Jose, celebrated their first year in their new injury. Children five years old and up are her Kevin, graduates from the U of R this year Janet is looking forward to lots of travel, 1984taratos received his and some of the country’s most respected Thompson ’91 and her husband, John Sigma Sigma fraternity gathered to remem- home in Sylmar and 14 years of marriage in target audience. and that Greg is starting his 34th year of to grandbabies and beyond, in addition to Ph.D. in clinical medicine from the University legal firms. Kris lives with her husband, Pat- “JT” Thompson ’91, celebrated their 15th ber Dick Roby, Sean Roby’s dad, in a recent May. Congratulations! § Andrew ’92 and I —Carol Rice Williams leasing and selling industrial buildings in the doing some freelance consulting. § Steve of Crete in Greece. His book, “Dissecting a rick Sutton, in the cottage near the ocean at wedding anniversary in May! They reside in service. Sean Roby ’91, Ron Taylor, Bob celebrated 13 years of marriage on April 11. [email protected] Los Angeles area through his company Big Mooney reports in from the Northwest. Discovery,” served as the major framework Stinson Beach. Her next adventure—surfing Temecula with their two sons. JT works as Williford ’91, Scott Royle ’91, Erick and We were married at the chapel at the good West Industrial Realty. “Not much going on up here. It’s been for his candidacy thesis and has been placed lessons. § Speaking of surfing, Kurt Ship- an engineer/paramedic for the city of San Mike Westerfield ‘90 were in attendance. ol’ U of R and shared many great moments In June 2009, Bob Thel- pretty dull lately.” He has been thinking as a permanent exhibit in the Library of cott ’92 manufactures his Kurtis brand surf Marcos Fire Department. Michelle teaches § Please continue to send in your class notes with alumni, friends and family at our recep- 1967en retired after 31 years Stephany Schug La about building an Ark, though. § LeAnn Congress for future AIDS researchers and goggles in Morro Bay and educates water for the Temecula Unified School District. § and don’t forget to save the date for the tion at the Alumni House back in 1998. How as a state of Iowa social worker. Last Decem- 1970Londe has retired after Zunich, after taking the winter “off,” historians. enthusiasts on the dangers of eye damage Jim Walker ’92 is the director of sustain- 20th reunion—tell you friends! A special time flies! § If you would like to be included ber, he began a part-time job in the public li- 39 years in special education (sparked by traveled to the Vancouver Marathon’s through his “No Fried Eyes” campaign. § ability for the University of Texas at Austin, a thanks to all of the reunion volunteers: Rob in our class notes, e-mail your news to gh- brary of Des Moines. “The library is a mellow Maury Durall’s original “speech correction” 40th anniversary party where she ran Jim Castle is the senior Sara Bowditch Havill and her husband, research fellow at the Center of Sustainable Bledsoe ’91, Robin Tittle Chillingworth [email protected] and non-stressful environment within which classes). She has stopped commuting and the half and is part of the running club’s 1987executive vice president Ian, live on Bainbridge Island, Wash., with Development at UT Austin, serves on multiple ’92, Rhonda Howard Coleman ’91, Mar- —Gloria Cheung Henderson to work (unlike other jobs I have held) and I started traveling with her husband of 11 expansion into international travel–this of Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. and the their two daughters, and own and operate boards and was named “Under 40 Austinite cus Conklin ’92, Robyn Dye Fosgett ’92, get to check-out all the books that look in- years, John. She lives in San Rafael, Calif., year Canada, next year, perhaps running managing director of Alliant Commercial Havill Golf, an indoor golf learning center. of the Year.” Jim has a nine year old son and Stacey Duff ’91, Myla Jessica Eschavez Laura Creech Hisey teresting but never had time to read before.” and is in touch with her Theta sisters living in Thailand. § If you did not get an e-mail Group. § Greg Horn has been hired as § Pat Carpenter ’91 lives in Vietnam and lives in Austin. § If you heard a lot of sing- LaRocca ’91, Kris Haworth ’92, Susan 1995gave birth to identical He continues to play tennis, is a tenor in his in the Bay Area. § Bill Lowman received asking for info during April, then I don’t chief global trade officer for the Lighting joined Bart Sidles ’91 for their 2nd annual ing or saw a lot of turquoise in early April, it Hyde ’92, Karen Knudson ’92, Tina Per- twin girls, Anna Louise and Brynn Lillian, church choir (he always wanted to sing in the Life in Art Award from the Idyllwild Arts have a working e-mail address. Please e- Science Group Corporation. Ski & Surf weekend in February. Bart is happy was the Alpha Theta Phi sorority celebrating ret ’92, Bart Sidles ’91, Michelle Lin- on Feb. 28. The babies were carried to full the U of R choir but his tennis team practices Foundation at the 2011 Idyllwild Arts Gala, mail me at [email protected] to —Cindy Gonzalez Broadbent to be back in the states, living in Marina Del its 100th year. Robin Tittle Chillingworth ville Thompson, John “JT” Thompson term and are doing great. They join sisters and academics somehow intervened) and celebrating and commemorating Bill’s 25 become part of the distribution! Rey, after 17 years in Romania and three in ’92, Maria Guerrero Deveau ’92, Dye ’91 and Brett Varner ’91. If you’d like to Harper, 14 months, and Alexa, 6. Needless gardens. § Collin Tong is a part-time re- years at Idyllwild Arts. —LeAnn Zunich Eugene “Mitch” Mitch- Vienna. § Kathleen Cronshaw Schott ’91 Fosgett ’92, Kim Yates Grosso ’92, Katy get involved, please let us know. We’d love to say, Laura is taking a break from her porter for the northwest bureau of the New 1990ell was reappointed to and her husband moved to Post Townsend, Sarna Hiett ’92, Kristin Lucey ’92, Deb- for you to join. Look forward to seeing you consulting business, The Hiring Manager. § York Times in Seattle and freelance journalist We’re all coming up on After graduation from the Little Hoover Commission by former Wash., and are excited about raising their bie Beard Meier ’91, LaRee Jacinto Or- in October! Ashley Payne Laird welcomed her second for Crosscut and other online news publica- 1973or have passed the BIG 1978law school, Bob An- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. He has been two children in a small town. She will be vis- land ’92, Sabine Robertson Phillips ’92, —Sue Schroeder ’91 son, Harper Rand Laird, on March 3. Harper, tions. He is currently writing a book about SIX-O! Let us know if you’re celebrating derson worked for a small downtown Los regional vice president of external affairs iting with Lisa Curran ’89 but is looking for Sue Schroeder ’91 and Jane Maichoss [email protected] named after Ben Harper the musician, is baby Alzheimer’s family caregivers, which will be with special trips, parties, job changes, re- Angeles firm in its bankruptcy department for San Diego Gas and Electric Company published in the fall by Peace Corps Writers. tirement or any other extravaganzas. Happy for 10 years before opening his own of- since 2005 and was vice president of public $2,500 Rew —Steve Carmichael Birthday everyone! (Remember: We’re still fice and practice. He and his wife, Susan, policy and communications for the San Di- Ask Degree & Credential Programs 18 at heart, with 42 years of experience!) daughter, Sarah and son, Jonathan, then ego Regional Chamber of Commerce from about our —Paul and Lyndy Barcus Dye Coming Soon! Special Education Credential (11 months) Nancy Clapperton relocated to North Carolina in 2006. After 1999 to 2005. § Joni Henderson works at ard Scholarship 1968Hill resides in Buena [email protected] passing the North Carolina bar exam, he Discovery Education, a division of Discov- new! Clinical Mental Health Advanced Training Certificate (1 year) Vista, Colo., with her husband of 36 years, has been practicing bankruptcy law for ery Communications. Joni, her daughters, new! Spatial Literacy for Educators Certificate (15 months)* Online! Wesley, where they just finished a new 2011 is the 35th anni- the past several years. He writes, “We’ve Jordan, 11 and Jesse, 8, and her husband, Teaching Credential (10 months) | Professional Credential (7-24 months) house and have started on a greenhouse 1976versary of our gradua- enjoyed the change in culture and climate. Robert, enjoy staying fit and traveling in the and vegetable garden project. They travel tion from that dear old U of R, can you be- We do miss decent Mexican food. I shot U.S. and abroad. MA in Education to Sun City, Ariz., for winters, where they lieve it? We will be joining with our friends my first deer on Christmas Eve morning —Jennifer Maniatis Counseling (2 years) | Curriculum and Instruction (15-24 months) play tennis and enjoy friends. Prior to re- from the classes of ’77 and ’78 again next and have a freezer full of delicious venison Educational Administration (2 years) | Higher Education (2 years) tirement, Nancy worked as an accountant year to celebrate. Think about spending burger and sausage. Best wishes to all of and supervisor for Joy Mfg. Co. Extensive part of your vacation with us in Redlands! my classmates!” 1991-92 ...with educational Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice (Ed.D.)* (minimum 3 years) travels to South Africa, where they lived § Rod McAllister has the biggest news Hello classmates! Mark your calendars for three years, Hawaii and other parts of for this issue… he and his wife, Mary, Phyllis Morris-Green for our reunion on Oct. 28–30. And, if you 4 Convenient Southern California Locations the world have rounded out an active life. just took a job running an oil company in 1980has been named San haven’t already joined, please join the Apple Valley | Redlands | Santa Ana | Temecula § Marilyn Fairbanks Anderson, Nancy Gabon, West Africa. They plan to be there Bernardino Country’s interim public defender. 1991-92 Facebook page. More than 215 justice for all. Bailey Franich, Suzy Wohlers Iverson three–plus years. The company, Vaalco classmates have joined—it’s a great way to Redlands.edu/SchoolofEducation and Sue Freed Rainey gathered at the Energy Inc, produces 10 percent of the share information and reconnect. § Many of

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brother to two-year-old Baker. Ashley and gave birth to Emmett Joseph—6 pounds, Greetings from your Alumni her husband, Rand, live in Monrovia, Calif., 13 ounces, 18 inches—on Feb. 21, at Hoag The Redlands resident has said he likes to offer the clinic in part because all Association Board of Directors! where they purchased a house last summer. Hospital in Newport Beach. Big sister, Ha- proceeds benefit the University’s athletic programs, covering expenses that —Ashley Payne Laird zel, 3, is enjoying her new role as big sister! include travel and equipment. § Teal Sewards Conroy and her hus- This year’s tournament held in May raised more than $40,000 for Bulldog My term as your Alumni Lance Wood married band, Kevin, welcomed their son, Keagan athletics and marked Stockton’s 14th consecutive year helping the University. Board president is ending, Emily Falkner in Octo- Mack Conroy, in January. 1997 His son, Ron ‘95, is a tournament regular and was on the greens again this and what a year it has ber 2010 and resides in Tucson, Ariz. He —Sandy Fuentes Flynn year; he is also among Redlands Athletic Hall of Fame members. been! There were many left the Air Force JAG Corps in April. After highlights, but two in a weeklong trip to Barcelona, Lance started Alison and Chad The golfer centers most of his charity work in the Inland Empire – some- particular helped fulfill our the next chapter of his life in house counsel 2001Vander Veen cel- thing he says he does because of his conviction that “charity begins at home.” for State Farm focusing on insurance de- ebrated their son’s third birthday in May goal this year of Helping to “Dave has always been very generous with his time,” said Redlands Direc- fense litigation. § I am still living north of and await the arrival of his baby brother or tor of Athletics Jeff Martinez. “He is one of the biggest reasons that our golf Build the Brand. Boston with my husband, Matt, and our 1 sister in August. § Lieben Eakin lives in tournament is so successful. His willingness to help means a lot to me and to ½ year-old-son, Booth. I continue to work in Austin, Texas, raising three active children First, the fourth annual the University community.” Bulldogs in Service (BIS) financial aid for Northeastern University. Be and working for Dell Children’s Medical Stockton’s roots in the Inland Empire run deep. He attended Pacific High day was an unqualified sure to look me up if you ever make it out Center’s pediatric pulmonology practice. this way! My e-mail address has changed, § Conor Eckholm is an Oyster Farmer School in San Bernardino and grew up playing golf at Arrowhead Country success. Board members so please send me updates to amontgom- in Humboldt County, Calif., and welcomed Club. His father, Gail Stockton, owned Stockton Sporting Goods, which had Marcia Mehl ’65 and [email protected] or send me a message a son, Otto Eric Eckholm, on Dec. 8, 2010. three stores in San Bernardino. Judy Crowell ’95 and the on Facebook. Our 15th reunion is coming up § Lorens and Shasta Jorgensen had a Stockton also has volunteered to lead golf clinics for other organizations, in 2012, so if you are interested in helping daughter, Clara Kathleen, in October 2010. entire Community Service including The Unforgettables, a non-profit organization that helps cover burial with the planning, please let me know. Shasta received her Master of Public Health Committee deserve enormous credit for making this the costs for the children of families in need. largest BIS day yet. More than 600 alumni gathered —Adrienne Hynek Montgomery from Boston University in September 2010 in 26 locations, including Salzburg, to serve their local and continues to work for JSI Research and Stockton snagged his first PGA Tour win in 1967 at the Colonial National Erika Svedeman By- Training Institute as a program manager in Invitation. He won PGA Championships in 1970 and 1976. communities. Thank you to all of you who were able to rum lives in San Jose, their Health Services Division. Lorens works 1998 In 1970, he played the final round with golfing legend Arnold Palmer. At participate. You helped make the day special. Calif., with her husband who is also a ten- for Fidelity Investments as a 401 k special- Ron ‘95 and Dave Stockton at this year’s Bulldog Bench golf tournament one point, he sank a 15- foot par putt, avoiding a three-man playoff. If you want to participate in BIS next year, the date will be nis player. They have a two-year-old son, ist. § Danielle Stroud Levinson and In 1991, Stockton joined the Senior PGA Tour, now called the Champions Saturday, April 14, 2012. And if you would be interested in Cameron. Erika is a second grade teacher her husband, Mike, had a baby girl, Alex- in the Evergreen Unified School District. § andra Jane, on Feb. 13, 2010. They bought A Champion Swing of Support for Tour. He topped the senior tour money list in 1993 and 1994 and has nabbed organizing a BIS event, contact the Alumni Relations office. Richard Higgins celebrated his one year a fixer in San Diego and finished it just in 14 senior titles, including three senior majors. anniversary on April 24 with wife, Shan- time. Danielle still works as a prosecutor Bulldog Athletics Second, more than 250 alumni participated in the He continues to offer private coaching, and in 2009 was credited with non. They live in San Diego, Calif., where and loves it. § Sherill Manacio Lumba Celebrating 50 Years of Salzburg weekend, including helping the world’s second-ranked golfer, Phil Mickelson, improve his putting, Rich works for Scripps Health as a material moved back home to Anchorage, Alaska, The golfing world recognizes Dave Stockton as a two-time PGA champion- several members of the inaugural group that went over leading to his victory at the 2009 Tour Championship. Stockton’s book, “Dave management information systems analyst in 2002, and has been a media advertising ship winner and one of the best putters in the history of the game. Stockton’s Putt to Win,” is regarded as one of the best resources on putting in in the spring of 1960. The weekend featured plenty of in the Corporate Supply Chain. He is in- consultant for four years. When not work- But in the Redlands community, Stockton is known just as much for his the field. His instructional videos on putting also are popular among golfers of traditional food, drink, music and friendship. Special volved with his church as well. § Melissa ing, is she busy raising her three-year-old philanthropy as for his golfing success. all levels. guests included Suzie (Madler) Marshall ’89, daughter of “Knottie Purl” Mellon lives in Orange, red-nose Pit bull and volunteering as the long-time director Peter Madler, former director of the Calif. Along with work, she has been busy Host of Fil-Am Showtime. She is an active Stockton has led a golfing clinic at the University’s annual Bulldog Bench For more information on the Bulldog Bench and the annual golf tour- Study Abroad programs Ben Dillow, and immediate-past this past year with South Coast Roller Derby member of the Mabuhay Lions Club, Mar- Golf Tournament for many years, offering players of all levels tips on how to nament, please call the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at (909) directors Jim Fougerousse and Eva Hametner, upon whom and loving it! tial Arts Kids Education and Bereka Church. improve their game. 748-8400. —Julie Fingersh the board had conferred honorary alumni status last She enjoys Taekwondo and holds gold med- als at both the state and national levels of year. The weekend served as a fitting cap to a yearlong Don’t miss your chance competition. She is looking forward to a celebration of the program. 1999to celebrate the good trip to the Philippines and competing in the Stacey Duff ’91 now takes the gavel and will without a ole U of R with your classmates at Home- National Team Trials. § Cynthia Meade Earn your business degree in an environment of elevated learning, doubt lead the board energetically and effectively through coming 2011 on Oct. 28-30. To have your in- had a son on Dec. 18, 2009, and currently tailored to the needs of busy professionals and working adults. formation included in the next edition of the teaches seventh grade math and science. the coming year. She comes from a family steeped in class notes please e-mail me. We’d love to § Anna Realdsen graduated from Whit- Accelerated Business Degrees the history of the University. Among her relatives is past hear how you’re doing. Here’s to summer! tier Law School in December 2010 and sat Alumni Board President and University Trustee Tony Taylor —Amanda Cooper Lebrecht for the California Bar Exam in February. Reimagine. Retool. MBA | MA in Management | BS in Business | BA in Management ’63. She is the epitome of a lifelong Bulldog. [email protected] While awaiting the results, she is spending quality time with her 18-month-old daugh- 8 Convenient Southern California Locations Andrea George ter, Brooklyn. § Class of 2001, find us on Och Tamale! 2000Haynes and Greg Facebook under “Redlands Grads.” Send us Burbank | Rancho Cucamonga | Redlands | Riverside welcomed their son, Jackson Henry, on your updates and we’ll keep you in the loop Reward. Jeffrey M. Wagner ’84 San Diego | Santa Ana | Temecula | Torrance March 3, 2010. § Nami Kobayashi Van on our upcoming 10-year reunion! President, U of R Alumni Association Elk lives with her husband, Joe ’01, in —Maggie Brothers, Pasadena and is teaching third grade in [email protected] Redlands.edu/SchoolofBusiness Diamond Bar after teaching first grade for —Kelly McGehee, $2,500 Reward Scholarship [email protected] the last 7 years. § Elizabeth Kay Dahl Start by October 31

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en’s Club and the Congregational Church and spent his summers giving swimming education. Survivors include two of her career in aerospace took her to Scotland, with the Missouri Division of Youth Servic- Lisa Garcia Hernan- Joe Bonamassa and Sonny Landreth. In Memoriam where she was a deaconess and on the lessons and traveling. Survivors include three children, Peter and Robin Carlson; France, Canada and Australia. She loved to es and pursued social work with gay and 2002dez and husband, Luis, Prayer Chain. Survivors include her daugh- his wife of nearly 61 years, LaNell; three as well as four grandchildren; and seven cook, being outdoors, hiking, bird watch- lesbian youth. welcomed son, Isaac Julian, on March 18. Joseph Boyd received Velma M. Park ’33, ters, Sandy and Cindy; her son, J. Overton children; daughter Leonore Messenger, great-grandchildren. ing, bicycling and gardening. Survivors In 2004, he became an Ordained Deacon in He joins big sister, Gianna, 3. § On April 8, his Ph.D. in biochemis- Feb. 25. She began Pratt III; daughter-in-law, Michelle; and Cindy Scribner and George Norman Mod- include her sons, Sean and Quinn; and her 2005 1930s the Episcopal Church serving at Grace and at the Aloha United Way’s 2011 Annual Rec- try and molecular and cellular biology from her teaching career following the depres- five grandchildren, John R. Leach, Breanna ell II; four grandchildren, and six great- Stuart B. Oakes step-sons, Timothy and Tommy. § Betty J. Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Mo. ognition Luncheon and Spirit of Community the University of Arizona. sion. She started with a private school Tharaldson, Tara Pratt, Brittney Tharaldson grandchildren; and numerous nieces and 1970s ’70, Nov. 8, 2010. Richardson ’82, Feb. 28. She worked as Awards, Hauoli Smith was awarded the in the Orange area, where she taught and Andrew Pratt; and many other fam- nephews. § Harold Palmer ’52, Feb. 17. He worked at General Electric then at a revenue agent for the state of Oregon. In 2007, he returned to teaching as co- 2010 Society of Young Leaders Award. Aloha Daniel Pavoni mar- 7th and 8th grades, and occasionally ily members. § Pierre H. Provost ’40, During World War II he served in the Army. International Components Corporation in Survivors include daughter, Judy King; son, ordinator of the Metropolitan Commu- physical education. Later she moved to March 10. He loved sports. At Redlands After the Army, he worked in the U.S. Post- Chicago developing cutting-edge battery Floyd Jr.; brother, Richard Wagoner; sister, nity College’s Human Services/Social Work United Way’s Society of Young Leaders is a ried Hannah Pagel on 2007 a public school in Newport Beach, where he played baseball and basketball—and al Service until his retirement. Survivors technology programs. He enjoyed travel- Marg Doman; four grandchildren; and six program. philanthropic group consisting of excep- Nov. 26, 2010, in Redlands. Daniel works as she taught elementary school. Survivors was later inducted into the Bulldog Hall of include four daughters, Valerie Rosenberg, ing for his career and pleasure—visiting great-grandchildren. She was preceded in He was active in the community volunteer- tional, emerging leaders between the ages a special education teacher with the Yucai- include cousins, Anthony Taylor ’63, John Fame. After serving in World War II, he re- Kelly Palmer-Burns, Karen Olson and Patti more than 30 countries, including Brazil, death by her daughter, Betty. ing for many organizations including The of 21-45 who are dedicated to improving pa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District. D. Taylor ’72, William Mauerhan ’61, Anna turned to Redlands where he was a coach Mereness; and six grandchildren. § Mary- China, and India. Survivors include his Good Samaritan Project, the Ryan White and strengthening the community through Clair Mauerhan ’41, Marian Cropp ’60 and professor. He also coached basketball lou Tornell ’50, Feb. 12. Art was her pas- wife, Gloria ’71; sons, Jonathan and Chris- Correction Planning Council for Kansas City and Pas- their generosity and involvement. § On Colleen Mays is at- and Gloria Cropp ’59. She was preceded and baseball at Mt. San Antonio College sion. She painted in oils and watercolors, topher; his mother, Shirley Curwin; sister, Janet Erxleben Grace ’67 was incor- sages, a youth outreach program for gay March 29, Leann Dix Ross and husband, tending a graduate pro- in death by her husband, Robert Park; and in Walnut, Calif. His love of sports con- made ceramic pieces, sculpted, worked Claudia; brothers, Frank and Mark; and 2009 rectly included in the Obituary column of and lesbian youth. He enjoyed backpack- cousins, Grace M. Taylor ’35 and Mildred tinued throughout his retirement on golf with stone, did silk-screen and weaved. numerous other family members. § Nata- Adam, welcomed Logan Isaac Ross into their gram in audiology at the University of Iowa. the winter 2011 issue of the Och Tamale. ing, good books and theater. family. He was 9 pounds, 3 ounces and 21.5 Mauerhan ’29 courses throughout California. Survivors She also loved gardening, cooking, sew- lie Goodcell Sanchez ’78, Feb. 13. She include his wife, Evangeline “Eppie” Piety ing, singing and playing bridge. She is sur- was a freelance journalist for the Redlands Our apologies to Ms. Grace for the error. Survivors include his sister, Joan. inches long. § Emma Rines Piacentini In February, Danielle Robert F. Cushing Provost ’40; daughters, Judy Bonilla ’68 vived by her children, Debbie and Mitchell; Daily Facts and the USTA, a member of and her husband, Stephen, welcomed their “Sami” Poindexter 2010 ’40, March 14. He and Carol Gruber ’65; grandsons, Mark and grandchildren, Evan and Ryan. She Trinity Episcopal Church, Native Daughters Special Friends Edwin Gaustad: first child, Charlotte Marie, on Dec. 30, 2010. was one of 23 women chosen as delegates 1940s taught electronics to Air Force personnel and Eric; and great-grandchildren, Dylan, was preceded in death by her husband, of the Golden West, U.S.T.A. and the So- Professor and Historian Emma returned to work in May in a new po- to the annual Commission on the Status and served in the Navy Seabees during Andrew and Isabella. He was preceded in Gordon. § William G. Robinson ’55, ciety of Professional Journalists. Survivors Longtime Employee: sition as application development manager of Women meetings at the United Nations World War II. After the war, he worked as death by his brother-in-law, Samuel ’34 Jan. 12. He taught government, history include her children, Nancy Spears, Daniel, Linda Cranfill Edwin Scott Gaustad, Redlands profes- at Pacific Life Insurance Company in Orange headquarters in New York City. § Meghan the academic director of the Navy Schools and his nephew, William ’69. § LeVae A. and economics in high school for 27 years Kathleen Kjellberg and William; sisters, sor and one of the foremost historians of Linda Cranfill, an employee for more County. § Erica Rogers Palmer and her Yetman is serving in the United States on Treasure Island in San Francisco until Romo ’45, Feb. 15. At Redlands, she was then worked for 30 years in his property Donna Varner and Gaile Combs; 11 grand- American religious history, died March 25, than 40 years, passed away March 21 in his retirement in 1974. Survivors include president of Alpha Theta Phi, a member of management business. He loved traveling, children; seven great-grandchildren; and in Santa Fe, N.M., at the age of 87. husband, Matthew, welcomed a son, Benja- Peace Corp teaching English as a second Calimesa after a short illness. min Gregory Palmer, on Oct. 29, 2010. They language in San Lorenzo, Panama. his wife, Shirley; children, Constance Mortar Board and a soloist for the aca- serving on the church council and help- numerous nieces and nephews. After serving in the Army Air Corps during Marks, David, Kenneth and Richard; three pella choir. After Redlands, she worked as ing those with housings needs. Survivors live in Claremont, Calif., and Erica works as a She was born in Redlands and graduated World War II, he graduated from Baylor grandsons, Daniel, Alan and Kyle; a niece; a teacher in the Redlands Unified School include his wife of 49 years, Joanne; their Alison Hester ’92, from Redlands High School in 1967. She school counselor at Rosemead High School. Johnston University then completed his graduate Carol Cogswell; and a nephew, Ira. He is District for 26 years. She was a member three children and their families, Deann March 9. She was worked in the Office of Business & Finance § Andonia Papastathis married fellow U 1990s work at Brown University in 1951. He be- preceded in death by a brother, Ira; and a of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Red- Robinson and Brian, Scott Robinson and a beloved kindergarten teacher for many for the university as the head cashier. gan his teaching career at Shorter College of R Bulldog Courtney Carter ’06 on March Tiffany Kwader sister, Anne Craig. § Patricia C. Hackl- lands Country Club Golf Association, April Juanita and Paul Robinson and Lisa; his years at Henderson International School At Redlands, she was much more than an in Rome, Georgia, and then joined the Uni- 19 with many Theta and RYG alumni and U Harbour ’97 lives eman ’48, March 8. She worked as a Morning Club, Friends of Prospect Park, sister, Susan Stevenson; his grandchildren, and Southern Highlands Preparatory in 1990s “8-5 employee,” she was a true ambas- versity of Redlands from 1957-65, where of R employees in attendance! The couple in Dayton, Ohio, with her husband of nine branch and district manager for World Kimberly Shirk Association and California Jade, Ashley, Hudson and Freyja; and many Nevada. Survivors include her husband, sador of goodwill—the epitome of the he helped lead the first group of students met while in graduate school at the good ol’ years, Wilden. They have two daughters, Book Encyclopedia. She was also active Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed nieces, nephews and cousins. Bryan; children, Madeline and Toby; moth- university’s “Hello Spirit.” She greeted to Salzburg in 1960. in the Junior Women’s Club, Assistance playing golf and bridge. Survivors include er, Wendy Ross and grandmother, Fran U of R. Andonia works at the University of Eleanor, 30 months, and Margaret, 18 all with a genuine smile and a welcoming League and Les Confreres of San Ber- her son, Richard ’71; daughters, Katherine Gail Hungerford Ross; father, Robert Westlund; and brother, After Redlands, he taught at the Univer- California, Riverside, working with “at-risk” months, for whom Monique Nasser hello. She loved the university, its employ- nardino. She is survived by her husband, Stinson ’75 and Linda Neilsson; grandchil- Bailey ’65, Dec. 23, Ross Westlund. sity of California, Riverside, until retiring students. § Congratulations to all the won- Gannon ’98 is godmother. Tiffany works 1960s ees and its students and took the time James ’47; sons, James ’70 and wife, Lori; dren, Rebecca Weir ’00, Christopher ’04, 2010. She was a teacher, active in the Palm in 1989. derful ladies of the Alpha Theta Phi sorority as a civilian for the Air Force as a principal to get to know all who visited her win- Chris ’73 and wife, Shirley; and David; Ashley, Lindsey, Joshua and Allison; and Springs chapter of PEO and a member of dow—not just their names, but also what He was an author and historian of Ameri- who celebrated their 100-year anniversary analyst. § Mardi Linane ’98 is launching a grandchildren, Jaimie Robinson, Brad great-grandchildren, Hayden, Carter and the Palm Springs Baptist Church. Survivors Johnston was going on in their life. She often lent a can religious history and specialized in the this past spring! What an awesome accom- children’s art clothing line that donates 1:1 Hackleman, Patrick Lloyd, Cory Rinker Sofia. She was preceded in death by her include her husband, Robert; her children, Johnston Armando G. Murrieta ’75, compassionate ear to those who were go- colonial period, particularly the nature of plishment! § E-mail me your current e-mail for each garment sold to children who need and Nicole Page; and great-grandchildren, late husbands, Henry ’40 and Robert ’42. including daughter, Christine Hungerford Jan. 2. After serving with the United States ing through a difficult time or feeling the American religious liberty, pluralism and address if you are not receiving informa- clothing. Her mission: To get people talking Sarah and Hayden Page and Karsen Lloyd. Wilcox; step-children; her brothers, Eldon Army during the Vietnam War, he spent pressures of life in college. dissent. His books include “The Great tion about submitting for the class notes at about art and the art of giving. § Eleanor L. Hull ’40, Jan. 31. She was James H. Flora and David Wegner; grandchildren, includ- many years coaching, teaching and coun- Awakening in New England,” “Historical an elementary school teacher in Arizona ’50, Dec. 18, 2010. ing granddaughter, Katherine Wilcox; and For her outstanding work ethic and char- [email protected] Och Tamale! 1950s seling students at Tucson Unified School Atlas of Religion in America,” “A Religious and California and taught special educa- After serving in the Navy until 1946, he her step-grandchildren. § John C. Pres- acter, her colleagues nominated her for —Andonia Papastathis Carter District and working as the athletic direc- History of America,” “Dissent in American Schools of Business tion in the Orange Unified School District. enrolled in Redlands and met his future ton ’60, April 7. After graduating, he was the President’s Award stating, “Linda is tor and physical education teacher at Luz- Religion,” “Baptist Piety: Last Will and & Education Survivors include her sons, Kent, Jim and wife, Patricia Korine Bishop ‘90. After a music teacher for the Barstow Unified a cooperative and efficient employee and Laura Smolka mar- Guerrero School. Survivors include his wife Testament of Obadiah Holmes,” “George Dan; her daughter-in-law, Lisa; and her graduation he worked for Southern Cali- School District then joined the United is one of the few people we know who is ried Gabriel Gallar- of 20 years, Andrea; daughter, Izamar; sib- Berkeley in America,” “Documentary His- 2003 grandchildren, Garrett and Courtney. She fornia Edison becoming area manager and States until his honorable discharge in always cheerful, helpful and a pleasure to tory of Religion in America,” “Faith of the do on Nov. 13, 2010. Bridesmaids includ- ID Media has named lings, Alba Luz and Francisco; and several was preceded in death by her husband, Le- retiring after 35 years. He then discovered 1967. He then worked for 43 years as a work with.” Founders,” “Liberty of Conscience: Roger ed Keri Peterson ’04 and Stacey Bryden Diana Bald ’98 as other family members. 1990s roy. § Ralph J. Meyering ’49, Jan. 8. He politics and served on the La Habra Plan- financial advisor for Merrill Lynch & Co. Williams in America,” “Sworn on the Altar ’02. Laura works as the assistant director senior vice-president/director of marketing. served in the Navy during World War II. He ning Commission, the City Council for 12 He was active in the community and was Professor: Bruce T. Hall of God: A Religious Biography of Thomas of development for The Learning Centers She will head up growth strategy for the is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor; years and as mayor twice. He also served a member of the Rotary Club of Redlands Schools of Business Jefferson,” “Church and State in America” Bruce Turner Hall, professor of political sci- at Fairplex in Pomona raising money for IPG direct-response/digital-media agency. A their three children, Neal, Harold and Ne- as a field representative for then-State and Trinity Episcopal Church. He enjoyed and “Benjamin Franklin.” He is also co-au- & Education ence, died on Jan. 5 following a long battle the educational programs during the L.A. 10-year veteran of Univision, she began in cia Bath; son-in-law, Kevin Bath; daughter- Senator John Lewis. He loved golf and playing golf, being with family and travel- thor of the textbook “Unto a Good Land: A in-law, Liz; grandchildren, Ryan and Jenny was a member of the Hacienda Golf Club. ing. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, with melanoma. County Fair and throughout the year. § the network’s competitive executive devel- Joyce E. Doty ’80, Feb. 8. She was a History of the American People.” Bath and Erin and Logan Ralph Meyering. He is survived by his wife of 62 years; his Kay; their children, John, Mark and Anne; Neil Morrison, Hans Chamberlain opment program. § Cindy Schmidt ’95 is teacher in the Corona-Norco School Dis- Prior to joining the university, he served in § Patricia D. Pratt ’48, Dec. 26, 2010. daughters, Susan Burgin and Debi Bloom- his sister, Barbara Burroughs; and eight Survivors include his daughters, Susan and trict for 24 years and was a member of the Army as First Lieutenant, obtained his and Robert Ruff ’01, also known as the vice president for Revenue Cycle for Loma While at Redlands she was a member of field; his grandchildren, Jason Donaldson, grandchildren. § Miriam Serfass ’62, Peggy; son, Scott; daughter-in-law, Mimi; Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church. She Ph.D. in political science from the Clare- band, Anderson Hall, released their new Linda University Medical Center. Theta sorority. She loved tennis and was Ryan Carr and Amy Donaldson; and three March 27. Her career was in education as son-in-law, Stuart four grandchildren, Lay- is survived by her husband, David; sons, mont Graduate School and taught at the full-length album, “In The Past,” and are ranked first nationally in women’s dou- great-grandchildren, Vince Carr, Sophia a teacher—first in Redlands then in San na, Evan, Lili and Sam; and great-grand- David and Gregory; brothers, Robert and California State University at Fullerton, and performing on the West Coast and have Jon Burgess ’09 bles. She was also active in the community Carr and Jackson Donaldson. § George Bernardino for more than 20 years. After son, Oliver. His wife of 63 years, Helen David Youker; sister, Vivian Pollock; four at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. shared the stage with acts such as The Gin started Redland- serving as a member of the Redlands Rac- N. Modell ’50, Dec. 24, 2010. He was a earning her master’s degree, she worked Virginia Morgan, preceded him in death. 2000s grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. After teaching, he obtained his master’s in Blossoms, Edwin McCain, Shawn Mullins, sTakeout.com, an online service that allows quet Club and Redlands Swim and Tennis carpenter and elementary teacher, loved as an adjunct professor at the University § Jean C. Leeper ’05, March 12. Her social work, practiced as a family therapist David Ryan Harris, Tyler Hilton, John Waite, folks to order from local Redlands restaurants. Club, Assistance League, Redlands Wom- to played bass and flute with local bands of California, Riverside, teaching gifted

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Dave Nuffer: J. Clifford Holmes: Warren Christopher: Conway Snyder: “Mr. PR” A Song in his Heart Former Secretary of State Space Scientist Dave Nuffer ’54, co-founder of one of San J. Clifford Holmes ’42, passed away March 2 Warren Christopher ’46, lawyer and former Conway Snyder ’39, noted physicist, died on Diego’s oldest public relations firms, passed in Sandpoint, Idaho. secretary of state who played a pivotal role in April 14. away Feb. 3. He was 78. negotiating the release of American hostages Born in Brockton, Mass., he moved to Califor- While at Redlands he was a member of Al- in Iran, passed away on March 18. He was 85. Nuffer began his esteemed career in public nia and grew up in San Pedro and Pasadena, pha Gamma Nu, Delta Alpha and Phi Beta relations in the 1950s and in 1974, he co- where he loved to do yo-yo tricks and play Prior to his illustrious career in law and Kappa and participated in cross country/ founded Nuffer, Smith, Tucker, a pioneer in musical instruments. public service, he attended the University of track and the debate team. behavioral public relations and one of the Redlands. Due to the war, he transferred to Celebrating 100 Years of Alpha Theta Phi Pride While at Redlands, he met his future wife, After Redlands, he obtained his master’s in largest San Diego firms for 30 of its 35 years. a Navy officer program at the University of Patricia Poling ’43, and participated in glee nuclear physics from the State University of Southern California to complete his studies. Throughout his four-decade career he re- club and concert choir and was a member of Iowa and his Ph.D. in nuclear physics from by Emma Janeczko ’12, Alpha Theta Phi for life ceived numerous Public Relations Society Alpha Gamma Nu and Omicron Delta Kappa. Redlands had a special place in his heart. the California Institute of Technology. of America awards including Professional of Throughout the years, he was a generous He loved music and often sang tenor solos During his career as a physicist he worked at From as far away as Paris, France, women of Alpha And throughout the years, “we have filled our the Year, the Eva Irving Community Service contributor to the University’s efforts to in concerts and oratorios during college and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Jet Theta Phi gathered at Riverside’s Mission Inn in May organization with a group of passionate, fiery women Award and the Otto Bos Lifetime Achieve- boost its resources for scholarships and other throughout his life—especially at reunions. Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech. needs. He also served on the National Cen- to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our beloved who have proven to be a force to be reckoned with,” ment Award. “He was a wonderful alum who always tennial Campaign Committee and was the His distinguished career included working on contributed to reunions with his music and sorority. The venue was a perfect fit for this special she said. In addition to his public relations awards, keynote speaker at the campaign kickoff. 10 space missions, which included building a bringing together ‘olde glee club’ members,” celebration, as the founding sisters hosted their he received the 2009 Career Achievement device to measure and detect solar wind for Thetas of all ages cheered after this statement, for said James R. Appleton, university president. After serving in the United States Naval Award from the University of Redlands. the Ranger mission; designing and monitor- parties in the very same space. Reserve as an ensign during World War II, those characteristics have been true of our members After graduation, Holmes served in the Army ing detectors for Apollo 12 and 15; and work- Public relations was not his only passion. he graduated from law school at Stanford during World War II and then obtained his ing on the Viking mission to Mars— work for Founded Oct. 11, 1911, Alpha Theta Phi is the second throughout the last century. He also loved all things Ernest Heming- University, and clerked for Justice William O. Ph.D. in counseling psychology and student which he received the Exceptional Scientific oldest, continually chartered Greek organization on way—collecting first editions of the au- Douglas of the U.S. Supreme Court. Women of the sorority who graduated from the thor’s books, owning a brick from the back personnel work at the University of Denver. Achievement Medal four times from NASA. campus. Another celebration will take place in the fall He joined the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers University more than 50 years ago were celebrated yard of Hemingway’s home in Key West, He held faculty and administrative positions He also taught at Florida State University and in 1950 and divided his time between prac- to commemorate the true founding date. Fla., and a piece of a pier that was the set- at the University of Nebraska, the Univer- published several articles. during the day, with the oldest alumna graduating in ticing law and public service. ting for a Hemingway short story. He also sity of Redlands, Morningside College and Pride and gratitude were the themes of the 1938. Those women, along with others of all ages, After retiring, he and his wife, Marjorie ’42, visited more than 160 places in Canada, George Williams College, where he worked His nearly five decades of public service in- traveled around the world visiting 26 coun- afternoon, as everyone expressed appreciation for starred in a video put together to commemorate the Cuba, Europe and the U.S., where Heming- for 22 years and also held the positions of cluded serving on Edmund Brown’s Demo- tries in 10 months. way lived and worked. dean and vice president. cratic campaign for the governorship of all that has been done to help keep Theta alive and centennial—shown to laughter and tears in the packed California and then on the new governor’s He was an active alumnus, serving on the strong for the past 100 years. banquet room at the Mission Inn. His interest in Hemingway resulted in two He loved colleges and was a champion of the special counsel as part of the McCone com- Board of Trustees, Chapter Steering Com- self published books, “The Walkable Feast liberal arts and expanding programs in music mission investigating the Watts Riots; serving mittee, Town and Gown Association and the Noted Theta president Alaina Dickens ’11, members In keeping with the standards and traditions of Alpha – Five Café-to-Café Walks to the Places of and drama, languages and human services as deputy to the attorney general for the Alumni Reunion Committee. He was also the Ernest Hemingway in His Early Years in Paris” wherever he worked. He passionately be- of Theta had the highest GPA in the Greek system Theta Phi, we hosted a book drive as a community Johnson administration and assisting federal 1939 class reporter and a member of the and “The Best Friend I Ever Had – Revela- lieved in the right of every student to an ex- for the past two semesters; the sorority was the most service event for Bulldogs in Service in April that all of efforts to combat the urban riots in Detroit Cortner Society. tions About Ernest Hemingway From Those cellent education, regardless of background and Chicago; serving as deputy secretary of improved organization on campus in 2010; and it has our alumni could be a part of. All told, Thetas collected Who Knew Him,” and the honor of delivering or ability to pay. For his dedication, he was awarded the state for the Carter administration and nego- a paper to a Hemingway Society conference 75th Anniversary Alumni Award. He also women who have gone everywhere from Salzburg to 300 books for the Community Service Learning Office He and his wife enjoyed ballroom dancing, tiating the release of 52 captured Americans, in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2010. was awarded an honorary Doctor of Sci- the Galapagos Islands and who dominate the sports to be used for their K-12 programs on campus. Over touring national parks and visiting family an accomplishment for which he received the ence degree. Nuffer was active in his community, serving and friends in their motor home. Presidential Medal of Freedom; and serving fields, whether it be in intramural or NCAA play. the course of our centennial celebration weekend, on numerous panels and boards including as secretary of state for the Clinton admin- Survivors include his daughters, Sheryl F. Sav- Survivors include his three children, Kathy, $10,000 was also collected for the Alpha Theta Phi the Chamber of Commerce, Scripps Hospital istration, overseeing the watershed Dayton ina ’70 and Sylvia Woods ’71; son, Donald; Carol and Dick; two sisters-in-law, Miriam Endowed Scholarship. and the San Diego Convention & Visitors agreement that ended the Bosnian war and four grandchildren; and two great-grandchil- Lowry ’41 and Inez Holmes; and many lov- Bureau. He was also an active supporter of helping bring a peace agreement between dren. He was preceded in death by his wife ing nieces, including Marilyn J. Chambliss the San Diego Jazz Party and the San Diego Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organi- and his sisters, Mary Luci Cornelius ’42 and ’64, nephews and their children. He was pre- Padres baseball club for over 30 years. zation (PLO). Agnes B. Snyder ’48. ceded in death by his wife. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary He resigned as secretary of state in 1996 and Memorial donations may be made to the: ‘56; daughter, Sheri; sons, Larry and Carl; returned to law and his private life and wrote Organ Fund, University of Redlands, Office of brother, Dan; and six grandchildren, includ- four books, including his memoir, “Chances Development, 1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands, ing Tyler ’12. of a Lifetime.” CA 92373. Memorial contributions can be made to: Survivors include his wife, Marie; four chil- Dave Nuffer Scholarship Fund, University of dren, Lynn, Scott, Thomas and Kristen; and Redlands, Office of Development, 1200 E. five grandchildren. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373. Memorial contributions can be made to: War- ren Christopher Public Service Scholarship, University of Redlands, Office of Develop- ment, 1200 E. Colton Avenue, Redlands, CA 38 | Och Tamale 92373. Spring/SummerSummer 2011 2011 | 39 | 39 Volunteering like a Bulldog

Bulldogs showed that the spirit of service doesn’t end at graduation when alumni, parents, students and Celebrating the friends joined across the globe on Saturday, April 9 to give back to their Salzburg Experience communities. Over two days in May, alumni commemorated 50 years of the University’s transformative Salzburg Semester. Guests were able to relive their Salzburg days during the weekend celebration that Nearly included a sing-along version of “The Sound of Music,” traditional 500 participants food and drink (and a festive bier garten, of course), Austrian music pitched in to clean up beaches and plenty of opportunity to reminisce about their time in the or community centers, sort and pack magical Alpine setting. food for distribution to the needy or

to build homes for families during the Photos by Kelsey Kimmel ‘11 University’s fourth annual Bulldogs in Service Day.

Bulldogs volunteered at 27 different projects, from Washington state to Washington D.C., in Austin, Texas, New Alumnus Helps Measure Welcome New Alumni In her new role, Bunnell is responsible for York City, Scottsdale, Ariz., Portland, the administration of events planned and Ore., Atlanta, Ga., Providence, R.I., Radiation Risk from Relations Staff organized by Alumni Relations, as well as Oahu, Hawai’i, and in Salzburg, Austria. Japanese Earthquake those that Alumni Relations plans in conjunc- Amber Brown ’11 became assistant tion with other departments on campus A graduate of Redlands’ Master of Science director of Alumni Relations on June 1. (such as Bulldog Bash Weekend); working in Geographic Information Systems program Brown, a Phi Beta Kappa member, has with regional alumni clubs to organize and Four of the University’s School of support their events and activities; over- was deployed to Japan and worked around grown up with the University. She is the sixth Business regional campuses participated sight of the University’s travel program; and this year in projects from Burbank to the clock after the devastating earthquake member of her family to graduate from the University, including her grandfather, father, maintaining the event pages on the Bulldog San Diego. In Burbank, their project in Japan, helping to track the radioactive Connect (Alumni and Friends) website. included a donation to the Ronald contamination being released by the Daiichi mother and two cousins. She truly is a Bull- dog for Life, said Alumni Relations Director McDonald House in honor of MBA nuclear plant damaged in the magnitude-9 Bunnell did a superb job in her previous John Serbein. role as special events coordinator for the graduate Erin Tomlinson, who passed quake in March. away suddenly last year. As a student, she served as vice president Development Office and the Office of the Alex Quintero ‘08 deployed from Nellis of the Maroon & Grey Student Ambas- President, said Serbein. Air Force Base in Nevada along with 32 sadors and as a two-term president of the Dena Gilbert joined the Alumni Rela- other U.S.-based experts to help authori- Redlands chapter of Pi Alpha Sigma, the tions Office as associate director April 4. ties assess, survey, monitor and sample national political science honorary society. A graduate of the University of La Verne affected areas. Quintero works for the “I was impressed with the According to Serbein, Brown “has an and Bethany Theological Seminary, Gilbert student involvement this year,” said Department of Energy in North Las Vegas. instinctive understanding of alumni relations has spent the last 15 years involved in youth Alisha Aguilar, a project leader and Quintero worked with the National work… and a genuine desire to spread the ministry and outreach programs for the an Alumni Relations coordinator of Nuclear Security Administration using the good news of Redlands to alumni, students Church of the Brethren. and the community.” the effort. A photo slideshow and an data from intelligence-collection aircraft at “Through these experiences, she has interactive map created for this year’s the site to produce maps of radiation expo- Denise Bunnell became the new Alumni developed and nurtured her natural talents service day that pinpoints and details sure and contamination. Relations event manager, a position that for leadership, developing relationships and the projects can be found at replaces one of the two assistant director organizing and working with volunteers of The technical information was used to help www.redlands.edu/BIS2011 positions in the department, on Feb. 1. all ages and backgrounds and abilities to determine the extent of the catastrophe, and conduct complex events and programs,” help the U.S. and Japanese governments in said Serbein. assessment and response scenarios. 40 | Och Tamale Spring/Summer 2011 | 41 ailable av Six professional Alumni News, Activities and Events | AlumniPix certificates nowLearn1 what 1 6 you need to know today… 5 and apply it at 5 8 10 work tomorrow.

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Courses begin the first of September $350 per unit 3 Convenient, one evening per week schedules 4 1. Tamie Davis (Nicoll) ‘91, Heidi Bogner (Evans) Ruth Ellis Cook ‘60 on August 28, 2010, at 7. Maureen McRae ‘85 married Gary Goodberg on Convenient Southern California Locations ‘91, Jessica Gomel (Dunn) ‘90 and Anne Coronado, CA. Oct. 10, 2010 in Santa Barbara. Heppenstall ‘91 on their yearly “Chickation.” Burbank | Rancho Cucamonga | Redlands | Riverside 5. The girls of ’65 at lunch in San Jose: Nancy 8. Diana Bald ’98, senior vice-president/director of San Diego | Santa Ana | Temecula | Torrance 2. Former KUOR Program Director Dave Jensen Wheeler Durein, Marcia Perry Mehl, Robin marketing for ID Media. ‘73 and General Manager Richard August ‘75 Linton McKenna, Normajean Berger Hinders, 9. Andonia Papastathis ’02 and Courtney Carter at the Woody Surf Show in Santa Barbara. Sherry Netzley Engberg, Lynne Geary Boyer, ’06 being sung the Theta Pinning Song at their Judy Gundlach Darling and Janet Welker 3. Tris Hubbard ’51, Susan (Holden) Hubbard ’52, wedding on March 19 in Redlands. Betty (Hentschke) Conly ’51 and Ed Conly ’51. Seaman. 10. A Daseler family legacy at last year’s graduation 6. Laura Smolka ’03 (bride) and Gabriel Gallardo 4. A double celebration—wedding of Stephen for Matthew Daseler ’10, with father Neil (groom) and their wedding party, including Lynch and Susan Cook Lynch ‘76, and 50th Daseler, Class of 1976, left, and son Kyle, Class fellow alumni Keri Peterson ’04 and Stacey wedding anniversary of Curtis ‘60 and of 2005 and Jackson, Class of 2032. AlumniPix Bryden ’02 (909) 748-8868 | [email protected] Send us your milestones & moments We’re looking for images of our alumnus’ milestones and Redlands.edu/ContinuingStudies moments. Digital images must be high resolution, 300 dpi and between 2-5 MB in file-size. E-mail your print-quality 42 || OchOch Tamale Tamale images to [email protected]. Or share your special moments by mailing photos to Och Tamale,Spring/Summer University of 2011 | 43 Redlands, PO Box 3080, Redlands, CA 92373-0999. ShareYourNews OnSchedule | Calendar of Events | RedlandsDreamers

culminate in a performance in the Please let your classmates and the University Frederick Loewe Performance Hall. 28-29 June Homecoming Bash know about your marriage, job promotion, For more information contact Karen The campus will be alive with The Hogg Family graduation, move or other life event! Palmer, summer workshop director, at Homecoming activities, reunions and (909) 748-8697. 8-July 28 parents weekend. Celebrate the dear ol’ Fill out the form below and send to: Musikgarten U of R and return to your alma mater The Community School of Music and the to see what’s new! Look for more Arts at the University of Redlands will 18-23 Och Tamale Summer Harp Camp information online at Redlands.edu or in welcome the return of Musikgarten, a University of Redlands Join the School of Music for the annual your mail box or call (877) 867-2586. program dedicated to educating children summer harp camp. Students of junior PO Box 3080, Redlands CA 92373-0999 on the wonder of sound, music and high or high school levels with at least movement. Programs include parent- an intermediate knowledge of harp If you prefer, you can e-mail us at child interactive activities in movement, are welcome to hone their skills with [email protected] sound and playing simple instruments. professional instructors for a one week For registration and information, contact program. For more information, contact October 1 program instructor Rae Shen at rkshen@ [email protected] Name: verizon.net or (909) 748-8694. at 6 p.m. Bob Howard ‘81 & wife Pam Sharon Hogg Jim & Ruth Hogg with their fifth child Karen Demeter ‘75 Debbie Howard 24-August 5 Class Year: 23 Summer Piano Camp Retirement Party for A Family Plan Join the School of Music for the annual Bob Denham, Dean, summer piano camp. Students of junior School of Education There was a time when Ruth Pierpoint Hogg ’49 was a In addition to her term on the Alumni Board, Ruth Email: high or high school levels with at least Casa Loma Room; 3:30-5:30 p.m. single mother of three working her hardest to make ends has also volunteered all four years as a project leader an intermediate knowledge of piano Open to students, staff, faculty, alumni are welcome to hone their skills with meet in Connecticut. for Bulldogs in Service, working with Redlands Family and the public RSVP/Questions, contact professional instructors for a one or two Services, an organization that has served the community [email protected] or But even during such tough times, she faithfully wrote a week program. For more information, (909) 748-8815 check to Redlands almost every year. since 1898. The group offers a variety of services to both Address: contact [email protected] low-income and homeless families, with the ultimate goal “I gave $25 a year because that was all I could afford,” of easing poverty and encouraging self-sufficiency. July August Ruth recalled. “I could not give very much, but I believed it was still important to be faithful and consistent—to Ruth’s family has strong ties to Redlands and an continue to give to a place that was so important to me extensive history of supporting the University’s mission. News: 12 Center for Educational Justice 31 and my family.” Ruth and her brother Robert “Bob” Pierpoint ’47, the Summer Institute New Student Arrival And today, the University is a part of their family— former CBS correspondent, and their spouses helped to Join the Center for Educational Justice New students and Johnston students called by Ruth and her husband, Jim Hogg, their “fifth establish the Charles and Emma Pierpoint Scholarship in in the School of Education for its 7th arrive on campus. honor of their parents; it provides financial support to two annual Summer Institute on Educational child” and named as a beneficiary in their estate. Justice, which will explore “Why Race students each year. Matters.” This year’s keynote speaker is 31-Sept. 4 The couple, who live in Plymouth Village, says they have New Student Orientation “He (Charles) had a wonderful second career that Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a well-known divided their estate equally between their four children New student week, featuring student pedagogical theorist and teacher educator allowed him to be involved with young people,” Ruth registration and activities. and the University, their fifth. Ruth and Jim also support from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. the Pacesetter Leadership Committee and the Pierpoint recalled. “It was very rewarding for him.” The speech will be followed by breakout sessions. 8 a.m., Orton Center. October Scholarship. At least 10 members of the Pierpoint family have since For registration and more information “My love has been with the University all these years,” attended Redlands and a number of them contribute their visit Redlands.edu/SummerInstitute or call time or money to the University. (909) 748-8064. Ruth said. “It is such a friendly place—the absolute best 1 place in the world to get an education. I can’t imagine why Ruth said she is impressed at how the University has Vintage Johnston Wine Dinner anyone would not want to give.” managed to change with the times, while still retaining 11-24 Join the Johnston community for this Young Musician and building upon its strengths. premier wine event, featuring world- The gift also benefits the couple’s children, Hogg said, Summer Program renowned wines. Proceeds benefit the “We are really happy with how things are going at the Join the Community School of Music because it allows them to avoid paying inheritance gift taxes. Johnston Center Student Fund. and the Arts in a rewarding program University,” she said. “We love going to the different activities. $100 per person. Reservations required Ruth and her husband have readily given their time to for young chamber orchestra and And we love coming on campus and seeing that it is still so by Sept. 21, and seating is limited. For Redlands, as well. symphony musicians. Students of skill questions or to RSVP, please call the beautiful and so friendly. It’s great to know the students who levels varying from one year to six years Office of Development at (909) 748- She just wrapped up an over five-year-long term on the go there are still getting such a good education.” are welcome in a number of course 8050. University’s Alumni Association Board—a position she options, featuring music history, theory said was both rewarding and enlightening. And with the Hogg’s introduction of their “fifth child” and instrument making. Upper level into their estate plans, they are helping to ensure that workshops require auditions. All courses “It really opened my eyes to all that is involved in future generations of students will have access to that kind operating a University,” Ruth said of her term. “I think I of an education and experience. am more proud of and impressed by Redlands than ever. The work they are doing really is amazing.”

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The Final Say A Message of Hope Retiring School of Education Dean Bob Denham delivered the Commencement Speech, May 26, 2011. Excerpts follow: I was very honored when the faculty of the School of Education nominated me to be the commencement speaker for your celebration. Essentially this is a retirement speech. My goal is to share with you the accumulated wisdom—well, at least the thoughts—from 44 years as an educator. In all those years I never considered myself going to work. I was just going to school… Carlo s Puma You know, when you truly love people and your work, magic happens. I confess that I’ve been brought to tears by watching a math teacher present an algebra lesson to continuation students who aren’t expected to understand higher level math. encounter individuals or groups that are being overlooked, At an international conference, I ran into one of our higher or worse, actually disadvantaged, you must act. It isn’t always education grads who was there to present on the work from easy to stand up for those who are not dealt with fairly, but it’s his dissertation as he was preparing to receive his Ph.D. I’ve always necessary. The really tough thing is often figuring out received a call from a school administrator in our doctoral how to act on the behalf of others without rocking the boat so program who just had to share the excitement of being able much that you are marginalized. I want to recognize that you to move district administrators to consider student needs. I’ve can’t always be as bold as you wish, but you must always find a been approached in a store by a student I worked with when way to move the system in a positive direction I was a continuation high school principal who had to share You have to believe you can change the system, and that how her life was changed by what we did while she was at isn’t easy. As much as I support public education, I know how Orangewood High School. difficult it is to shift such a massive system. But it doesn’t matter All of these examples reinforce why I have spent my life in how difficult the task is, we must work to bring about positive education—and why I hope you will see the importance of change. I’m here to tell you that you can make a difference... you really treasuring your students… can help change the system. You do it one student at a time, one new program at a time, one school at a time. The (last) piece of advice I offer you is that you must stay true to the principles of educational justice that you have Now let’s get on with your commencement so you can get been taught. Most importantly, we must really believe that all out there and practice academic excellence and educational students matter and deserve our best efforts. Wherever you justice in order to change the world.