HillsdaleM a g a z i n e VOLuME 80, NuMBER 4 WINTER 2006 Hillsdale magazine • Winter 2006

On the Cover: The Alumni Association executive Board Photography HillsdaleM a g a z i n e students practice MEMBERS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS their paparazzi techniques. Rebecca J. Schmidt Abel,, ’77, David W. Bahlmann, ’61 Photo by Immediate Past President Douglas Coon. Steve E. Alexandrowski, ’94 Roger G. Bisschop, ’59 Features Spread: Michelle Mohn Baratta, ’83 James R. Buck, ’55 Howard Music OFFICERS Carol Morley Beck, ’77 Joseph N. Daniel, ’61 Hall. Photo by Karin Tiettmeyer Sullivan,, Ronda Doane Deer,, ’60, Douglas Coon. ’88 Historian Roger C. Davis, ’56 Board President Edward T. Gwilt,, ’76 John R. Deer, ’58 Michael H. Harner, ’82 Ronda Doane Deer, ’60 David B. Jessup, ’01 Brendan E. Ringlever,, ’92 James E. Fetherston, ’56 EDITOR: Monica Reeves VanDerWeide, ’95 Board Vice President David R. Kibbe,, ’83 PRODuCTION MANAGER/ George K. Kidman, ’78 James W. Hallock, ’40 ASSISTANT EDITOR: Lucinda Grimm Thomas S. Klix, ’75, WRITERS: Jeremy Young, ’04; Stephen S. Higley, ’66 Monica Reeves VanDerWeide, ’95 Matthew P. Van Note,, ’83 John C. Lauria, ’95 DESIGN COORDINATOR: Angela Lashaway, ’95 Board Secretary Kyle Chambers Maystead,, ’78 Richard C. Kerr, ’53 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Douglas Coon; Tyler Horning, ’06 Dennis F. McCarthy,, ’76 Jeffrey R. Loehnis,, ’80 ASSISTANT: Linda Kraft Douglas C. Mills, ’74 Michael H. Harner,, ’82 Charles B. Long, ’71 WEB MANAGER: Stephanie umphress Maxwell, ’96 Director Jobi A. Parrish, ’93 DIRECTOR OF ALuMNI RELATIONS: Mike Harner, ’82 Thomas M. Martilotti, ’67 Matthew A. Resch,, ’97 SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR: Brad Monastiere James D. Rowen Sr. Donald R. Mossey, ’51 Hillsdale Magazine (uSPS 245-660) is published quarterly by Jeffrey A. Stone,, ’95 Hillsdale College, 33 East College Street, Hillsdale, Normajean Thompson 49242, with additional entry point approved and periodical Leonard G. Stover,, ’79 postage paid at Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 and Huntington, Rerucha, ’59 46750, and distributed free to alumni and friends of the Edward M. Swanson,, ’60 College. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Hillsdale Bernard E. Tishkowski Jr., ’59 Magazine, 33 East College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Vito J. Tringale,, ’02 Hillsdale College phone: (517) 437-7341; World Wide Web: www.hillsdale.edu; E-mail: [email protected]; Dow Elizabeth Deer Walker, ’87 Linda Berk Voit, ’73 Leadership Center phone: (517) 437-3311 (517) 437-7341 www.hillsdale.edu HillsdaleM a g a z i n e Volume 80 • Number 4 • WiNter 2006

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Hillsdale students The daughters Student Activities Fred and Carol A WHIP internship Skyla Freeman and alumni meet of an American Director Katy Miller take the opened doors that works in the in Washington, publishing Crissman and the message of have led Walter heart of American D.C., for a tycoon provide Student Activities Christianity “Trip” Howell to a government as weekend of a generous gift Board work to behind bars job in the world’s a presidential job shadowing, to enhance the make leisure through their largest commercial writer in the networking and Dow Journalism time a unifying prison minitry. real estate fi rm White House. strengthening the Program. and meaningful and educational College-alumni part of the leadership in connection. Hillsdale student Washington, D.C. experience. 10 ALuMNI NEWS

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Connections. It’s a word college juniors and seniors hear “It was awesome,” Greg Broda, ’07, said of the reception. frequently as they prepare to enter the working world. During “The alumni really went out of their way to help us and give us fall break last October, ten students spent an unforgettable two connections in Washington.” days establishing connections with Hillsdale alumni and getting Following the reception, Skyla Freeman, ’02, and Parrish, an insider’s look at job opportunities in the nation’s capital. These who both work in the White House, led the students on a students, accompanied by Director of Career Planning Joanna private tour of the West Wing. The tour was a highlight for the James Wiseley, ’76, and Director of Alumni Relations Mike Harner, group as they got an insider’s perspective from Freeman and ’82, experienced Hillsdale’s first “Living and Working In” program. Parrish and even met a member of the first family. “I got to pet Wiseley pitched the idea to Harner after hearing of similar Barney!” Michelle Fishering, ’07, exclaimed, referring to President programs at other colleges. She saw it as an opportunity to famil- Bush’s Scottish terrier. iarize students with career options in a large city and to establish mentoring links between students and alumni living and working in that city. Having such a large and active alumni base in Washington made it the perfect place to inaugurate the program. Students interested in going on the trip filled out an applica- Job Shadowing tion detailing their areas of interest, which Wiseley passed along The students spent Friday morning at their respective to Kim Quanstrum, ’02, president of the Washington, D.C., Hillsdale job shadowing sites. Tracy Hacke, ’06, and BJ Krech, ’07, met with Alumni Chapter. Quanstrum and Jobi Parrish, ’93, who works in the Congresswoman Cathy McMorris (R-WA) in the Capitol. “She was Department of Homeland Security, then set up a job-shadowing so generous with her time,” Hacke said. “We met all her staff and appointment for each student based on those areas of interest. sat in on a staff meeting. We also got to watch a vote in the House Arriving in Washington on a Thursday afternoon, Wiseley, gallery.” “I realized just how important the staff is to a representa- Harner and the students met with a large group of alumni at Les tive,” Krech said. “The experience really piqued my interest in how Halles Restaurant. The students and alumni exchanged contact the government works. I even watch C-SPAN now!” information, talked about their Hillsdale experiences and aspira- Sean Mattiello, ’07, a political science major who plans to tions and about living in Washington. serve in the military before pursuing a government career, found a perfect match in his meeting with Joel Bagnal, the Special Assis- the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, gave the tant to the President for Homeland Security, Chief of Staff of the students the staff tour of Capitol Hill and the Rotunda, where Homeland Security Council and Director of Domestic Counterter- they came into contact with political figures including , rorism. Bagnal, a colonel in the Army Special Forces, discussed his John Kerry and Harriet Miers. The group then met with Deputy background and the role of the military in Homeland Security, and Staff Director of the Committee on Appropriations for the u.S. asked Mattiello about his schooling and his goals. “At the end of House of Representatives Dave LesStrang, ’85, in his office over- our meeting, Colonel Bagnal asked me if I would accept him being looking the National Mall. For over an hour, LesStrang answered my personal mentor,” Mattiello recalled. “I was thrilled!” students’ questions, explained his passion for government work, Over at the Department of the Treasury, Michelle Fishering, and expressed his willingness to help Hillsdale students who are Anna Moore and Ellen Fuller, three juniors who share an interest interested in working in Washington. Walter “Trip” Howell, ’80, of in international relations, met with Patrick Heffernan, Director Jones Lang LaSalle Commercial Real Estate, provided entertain- of Global Affairs for Foreign Crimes. “Our meeting was just 45 ment and advice to the students over dinner at the Metropolitan minutes long, but packed with valuable information,” Fishering Club. A day of extraordinary networking and learning ended said. “Mr. Heffernan had worked overseas and at the State with a beautiful starlit walk through the Mall. Department for 11 years. He shared lots of information with us on The group returned to Hillsdale brimming with excitement how to get a job at the State Department and how to prepare for over what they had encountered. “This trip totally changed my the diplomat test. It really got me interested in that kind of work.” perspective on living and working in Washington,” Broda said. “I Following that meeting, Doug Mills, ’74, executive director of the never had any intention of going there prior to this, and now I’m Media Research Center, drove the girls to the MRC headquarters in definitely considering looking for work there.” “Washington is an Alexandria, Virginia. There, they learned how an organization like important city, and having so many alumni willing to help us find the MRC became so influential, Fishering said. good jobs is a great asset,” Fishering said. Back at the White House, Marianne Rodriguez, ’07, an Wiseley was delighted with the positive response from all economics major interested in economic policy and analysis, involved. “I’m so proud of these students,” she said, “and our met with Keith Hennessey, Deputy Assistant to the President for alumni were so impressed with them.” With the success of this Economic Policy and Deputy Director of the National Economic program, Wiseley and Harner plan to hold future “Living and Council. “He explained to me the role of economists in the White Working In” programs in cities such as Chicago and New York, in House,” Rodriguez said. She also was able to meet with 1987 addition to returning to Washington, D.C. “This program is a win- alumnus Brian Reardon, a businessman and former special assis- win-win situation for Hillsdale College, its students and alumni,” tant to the president for economic policy. Wiseley continued. “It provides great networking connections Junior Adam Pradkow was able to spend time with Frank and a realistic preview of the working world for students. And it Maisano, ’89, who serves as chief media strategist and spokesman builds positive alumni relations and provides a way for alumni to for the Electric Reliability give back to Hillsdale.” Coordinating Council, while The alumni “giving back” classmate Greg Broda spent Front l-r: Skyla Freeman, Jobi Parrish, Ellen Fuller, Tracy Hacke, resonates as the greatest gift the morning with Phil Squaire, Marianne Rodriguez. Back l-r: BJ Krech, Anna Moore, Megan Milczarski, in the minds of many of the ’86, who works with the Greg Broda, Michelle Fishering, Adam Pradko and Sean Mattiello. students. “It was impres- National Gas and Propane sive to meet the alumni and Association, a lobbying see how they’re making an group. “I learned a lot,” Broda impact in Washington,” Hacke said. “It put into perspective said. “They were so willing to the practical benefits of a offer help in whatever way Hillsdale education.” they could. I’m grateful to The alumni connec- them for that.” tion continued throughout the day as Joe Jeannette,  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 ’00, a security planner with on the HILL

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There Are few things in life late-night discussion with fellow second-year law student at Notre more intimidating than law school. Hillsdale grads at the symposium, Dame. “Hopefully, the Web site Expectations run high, from LSAT Rob Driscoll, ’03, Derek Muller, will start gathering momentum.” test scores to top-notch intern- ’04, and Michael Francisco, ’04, HillsdaleLaw.com has two ships, and challenges are plentiful. contemplated getting in touch primary features. First, the site Fortunately, a trio of Hillsdale with other Hillsdale alumni who provides a private directory alumni hopes to provide a helping also had attended law school. of Hillsdale alumni in the legal hand through HillsdaleLaw.com, From there, the idea of Hills- profession so that they may an online network for Hillsdale daleLaw.com developed. contact one another. The direc- alumni in the legal profession “We really wanted to get tory requires approval and is and Hillsdale students who are in touch with those who had password-protected to respect contemplating law school. come before us, who had been the privacy of its members. The idea emerged from educated in the liberal arts as The second feature of the a conversation among recent Hillsdale provided and who Web site is a public bulletin board Hillsdale graduates at the National shared a similar theoretical that encourages discussions Student Sympo- outlook on the role of the legal about law school and the legal sium, held at Harvard Law School profession,” said Muller, who is profession. The forums include in February 2005. After sharing a in his second year at Notre Dame such topics as advice on studying Law School. for the LSAT test, suggestions for In the months that internships and clerkships, and followed, Driscoll, Muller simple tips for surviving the rigors and Francisco contacted of law school. Job opportunities numerous Hillsdale alumni are also starting to be posted. working in law while creating And, of course, there’s a a Web site for the network. place to share the latest happen- By the fall, over 60 alumni, ings on the Hillsdale College excited about the oppor- campus. All of these things tunity to connect with one foster a sense of fellowship that, another, added themselves in essence, is the reason Hills- to the group, and in late daleLaw.com exists. October, the Web site went “We’ve managed to get a cou- live. ple of current Hillsdale students Hillsdale alumni currently in law school: Lisa Craft, ’05, “The process is slow, in contact with current law Keith Miller, ’03, Joel Schellhammer, ’01, Paul Watkins, ’03, but we’re still young and school students, who have in turn Michael Francisco, ’04, and Josh Baker, ’01. growing,” said Driscoll, also a Continued on page 9. 44 College Baptist Church Celebrating 150 Years of Faith and Fellowship

While siGns of new In 1865, Dunn and his development are visible all around 22-year-old son, Wayland, campus, most notably in the form of traveled to Europe and visited the newly opened Kendall and Lane numerous cathedrals. Wayland, Halls, one building has stood quietly a talented artist, drew sketches and remarkably unchanged since of the cathedrals they visited. the early days of Hillsdale College. upon their return to the united College Baptist Church, located a States, Professor Dunn took his block south of campus on Manning son’s sketches to an architect Street, celebrated 150 years of in Chicago, who used them in service to college and community creating the Gothic and Roman- in November with a special anniver- esque design of College Baptist sary service followed by a dinner at Church. the Dow Center. Construction began in Three former pastors of the 1867, and on January 5, 1868, church attended the celebration. the church was dedicated, Another guest, Pastor Maxim with nearly 1,000 people in Baranov, came from as far away attendance as Dunn gave the as Russia, returning a visit that a celebratory address. The new mission group from College Baptist church, one of the largest in made to his church several years the West at the time, greatly ago. A choir performed, and alleviated the crowded condi- the church also recognized its recent affiliation with the Baptist General Conference. Nearly 200 people gathered for a day of worship, praise For 150 years, College Baptist and reflection on the history Church has served both College and community as a of College Baptist Church. place of worship and as the The church and the site of concerts, meetings and College have been indelibly convocations. linked from the beginning. When Michigan Central College left Spring Arbor and established itself as Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, President tions in the college chapel, Edmund Fairfield met with college as the congregation had grown currently supplies the pulpit. and community leaders to share significantly in the past decade. During the late 1800s and early his vision of forming a Baptist Just a few years later, in 1900s, Professor Melville Chase, church. On November 24, 1855, December 1871, gale-force winds a member of the music faculty, eight men signed the Articles of toppled one of the church’s spires served as organist at the church Association that created the First as students watched from the for 55 consecutive years. Free Will Baptist Church. classrooms on the hill. The spire More college students have The small congregation initially was never replaced. In 1987, the passed through the doors of met in the college chapel. Not State Historic Preservation Office College Baptist Church than one until 1865 did the church’s trustees designated the church with a can hardly fathom. In the 1800s, vote to “proceed immediately to Michigan Historical Marker. Hillsdale students were required raise funds and build a meeting Hillsdale faculty members to attend a daily prayer service house.” The trustees charged Presi- have often served double duty as and two church services on dent Fairfield and Ransom Dunn, both professors and preachers at Sunday, one of which had to be a Hillsdale professor and also the College Baptist Church. Assistant at College Baptist. By the 1930s, pastor of the church, with the Professor of Religion Donald West- students were required to attend responsibility of raising the money. blade, who was recently ordained, Continued on page 9. 5 A Higher Level of Journalism Pulliam Sisters Announce Major Gift at Media CCA

The herBerT rise of the alternative H. Dow II Program in media, the political American Journalism significance of new at Hillsdale College media, and the received a major steadfast journalistic gift recently from a requirements of family that knows a objectivity and truth. thing or two about corre- journalism. Sisters spondent and Wash- Suzanne Murphy ington Times reporter and Corinne Quayle Bill Sammon launched established the the weeklong seminar Eugene C. Pulliam with a talk on “The Distinguished Rise of the Alterna- Visiting Fellowship tive Media,” in which in Journalism and L-r: Margaret Goldsmith, Suzanne Murphy, he described the the James C. Quayle Corinne Quayle and Michael Quayle. competition now Journalism Intern offered by new Program to enhance The internship program is media outlets as and support the tradition of accu- named in honor of James Quayle, “healthy journalism.” Monday’s rate, unbiased journalism taught at late husband of Corinne and father lineup featured authors Joseph Hillsdale. The gift was announced of four children, including former Epstein and P.J. O’Rourke. Hugh during the November 2005 Center Vice President of the Hewitt, a radio talk show host for Constructive Alternatives Dan Quayle and Michael Quayle, and author of Blog, discussed (CCA) seminar on “The News a Hillsdale student in the 1970s “The Political Significance of the Media Today.” who is currently completing his Blogosphere.” Nat Hentoff, a “We’ve wanted to do some- degree here. Like Pulliam, James columnist for the Village Voice, thing for Hillsdale for awhile,” Quayle also worked as a news- had been scheduled to lecture on Corinne Quayle said. “Newspa- paper publisher in Indiana and Tuesday, but flight delays due to pers have been the life and blood Arizona. He also served on the inclement weather prevented his of my family.” Hillsdale College Board of Trustees attendance. His criticism of the The family legacy of journalism for over 20 years. Dow Journalism so-called Fairness Doctrine—the began with the sisters’ father, the students who participate in the government-mandated rule late Eugene C. Pulliam. He owned internship program will have the that radio talk shows must over 40 newspapers throughout opportunity to take an unpaid feature opposing views—were his life, founded the Pulliam Jour- internship in the field of journalism subsequently reprinted in the nalism Fellowship and served as with a stipend provided by the January 2006 issue of . president of Central Newspapers, College. The sisters hope these L. Brent Bozell III, president of the Inc., a multi-billion dollar media new programs will “continue media watchdog Media Research corporation. The family spoke of developing a higher level of jour- Center, spoke on bias in the media. his dedication to truth and to his nalism” at Hillsdale College. The seminar concluded with talks community. The CCA seminar on “The by David Brooks of the New York “Money and power was never News Media Today” at which Times and S. Robert Lichter of a reason for Grandpa,” Michael this gift was announced, offered the Center for Media and Public Quayle, Pulliam’s grandson, said. stimulating discussions on the Affairs, who emphasized that the “Taking care of the community was higher level of journalism that is foundations of good journalism— what was important.” becoming more prominent with objectivity and a commitment to Through the Pulliam the rapid rise of alternate news integrity and truth in reporting—still Distinguished Visiting Fellowship, sources, such as talk radio, cable apply in all the various realms of Hillsdale will be able to bring television and Internet blogs. In the news media today. current journalists to campus one of the best-attended CCA to teach current students in seminars to date, several note-  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 journalism. worthy journalists addressed the 66 Balancing Work and Play Katy Crissman and the Student Activities Offi ce

sTudenTs come to Hillsdale between academics and extra- College primarily to learn, knowing curricular activities and her ability they will receive an academically to put the College’s mission into rigorous education complete with action, was the ideal choice. an abundance of studying and “I was thrilled just to be cups of coffee. Even the most considered,” Crissman said. “It studious, though, take a break really is a dream job, and I’m fortu- from the now and nate to work with creative and then, and the Student Activities ambitious students. They are the Office ensures these times will be idea-makers. I simply help to facili- memorable. tate their plans.” “Our goal is to build campus Those plans kicked into high unity by hosting events that both gear with an explosive throwback appeal to students and support to tradition during Homecoming the mission of the College,” Weekend, filled with a bonfire, a Director Katy Crissman, ’03, said. football pep rally and a dazzling “Hillsdale has such a rich history, fireworks display. Later in the fall, Katy Crissman, ’03 so reviving old traditions and there was a garden party in Slayton creating new ones are great ways Arboretum, where a ten-piece to achieve this goal.” rounded out through my involve- band kept students dancing past Crissman leads a team of hand- ment in activities outside of the midnight and talking about the picked Hillsdale College students classroom.” event for days. who represent nearly every Those activities included Toward the end of the academic and social group on tutoring in Spanish, serving on the semester, the SAO hosted two campus. Together, they form the Student Activities Board as decora- more events: the Fall Classic, Student Activities Office (SAO). tions chair and assistant director, featuring an all-campus barbecue Events began before the first and sorority, and competitions such as kickball, day of classes. During registration, for which she was the social chair pumpkin carving and pie eating; the SAO ushered in the freshman and vice president. Crissman also and the Fall Ball, a sophisticated class by hosting The Source, an worked as a student ambassador dance held every fall semester. informational gathering of College for the Office of Admissions, which There were movie nights and clubs and organizations mixed prepared her well for her job as an bowling nights as well. with community businesses, all admissions counselor, a position As for the spring semester, underneath a big tent on the she held for two years after gradu- Crissman said the SAO plans to quad. A party to welcome back ating from Hillsdale. continue developing the Resi- all Hillsdale students for another “Working in admissions was an dence Life program, which seeks great semester followed. amazing learning experience,” she to support the academic and In many ways, Crissman’s said. “The skills I gained through social needs of students while own experiences as a student at interviewing prospective students, adding new events and improving Hillsdale inform her vision of the traveling and working with talented current activities. SAO’s job. After all, she chose colleagues are invaluable. Perhaps “I want to preserve all of the to attend Hillsdale because of most importantly, I learned the good things we already have here the school’s distinct mission and intricacies of articulating the at Hillsdale. At the same time, it’s an environment that provided a College’s mission for the purpose good to be aware of the need balance of education and leisure. of recruiting students.” for change,” Crissman said. “It’s “My time at Hillsdale was During this time, the College a tough balance, but I’m confi- challenging and so rewarding,” explored new ideas to increase dent that we will achieve it. We said Crissman, who majored in student involvement and reten- are all benefiting from looking American Studies. “Everything tion and sought to create an toward the principles and mission I studied was illuminated by the office dedicated solely to student of Hillsdale, which continue to teaching of my professors, who activities. This office needed a inspire all we do here.” are still Hillsdale’s finest attribute, director, and Crissman, with her and my college experience was understanding of the relationship  Jeremy Young, ’04 7 Omri Shimron Visiting Assistant Professor of Music B.A., university of Rochester, 1997 M.A., Eastman School of Music, 2000 freshman FACuLTY D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, 2004 Joined Hillsdale Faculty in 2005

Omri Shimron Sharing the Joy of Music Through Theory and Performance

One OF Hillsdale’s newest “I can remember watching “I never expected to end up professors brings an international the television show Fame and there, but it was interesting to flavor to the Music Department. thinking that I wanted to attend a experience a different culture and Visiting Assistant Professor of performing arts school like that,” travel to places I probably never Music Dr. Omri Shimron grew up he said. His dream came true would have otherwise,” Shimron in Israel, attended an American when he enrolled in a performing said. “However, I really wanted to university and arrived in Hillsdale arts high school in Tel Aviv, a come back to the united States. I last summer after a year of dream that also required the sacri- was thrilled when I got a call from teaching in North Cyprus. fice of moving an hour away from [Music Department Chairman] Jim A dual citizen of the united his home and living in an apart- Holleman last summer.” States and ment during the school week. “I Shimron feels thrilled about Israel, Shimron had wonderful teachers there and what he has experienced at was born in many cultural opportunities,” he Hillsdale as well. “The students , said. “One teacher in particular are very bright, talented and , really instilled in me a love of respectful. I like the low student- where his father combining piano performance to-faculty ratio, too,” he said. was attending with the analytical side of music— “There’s a real sense of community graduate school. composition and theory,” he said. here. The interaction with our When he was “That’s something that I try to students is very special. And the four, the family convey to my students, that music facilities here are first class, better moved back theory can benefit their musician- than those at many larger schools.” to Haifa, Israel. ship and performance skills.” In his first semester, Shimron Although his Following his three manda- has taught “Fundamentals of parents were tory years of service in the Israeli Music,” “Music Theory II” and not musicians, Army, Shimron matriculated to individual composition lessons, Shimron recalled the university of Rochester in in addition to accompanying the how they loved New York, where he studied choir, coaching a string quartet and classical music piano performance, music duo piano group and holding joint and always listened to it on the theory and composition. upon responsibility for the theory and radio. At age five, Shimron began completing his doctorate in 2004, composition lab in the Sage Center. taking piano lessons. He devel- he accepted a position at Eastern He performed in a faculty recital oped his own love of music and Mediterranean university, an in September and also played realized that music was something English-speaking school in the keyboard with the band in the he wanted to pursue seriously. Turkish republic of North Cyprus. Continued on page 9. 88 HillsdaleLaw.com continued from page 4. contacted them and given them a challenged in class not just personal perspective of each law to memorize an idea but to school,” Muller said. “These stu- understand it and apply it dents all share a common back- to new, factual situations. ground at Hillsdale, so the insight That is the most important from law students to current stu- thing in law school.” dents is especially beneficial.” The founders of The shared educational heri- HillsdaleLaw.com hope tage is something that has served such words of guidance Hillsdale alumni well. Driscoll said continue to be shared the depth and breadth of the throughout the network at Hillsdale as the Web site grows allowed him to have an easier and serves as a valuable time grasping the historical and resource to the Hillsdale political background of cases and College family. ideas that he has encountered in “We’ve had a lot of law school. The high standards of enthusiastic alumni support academic performance at Hillsdale so far,” Muller said, “and also encouraged a level of disci- we look forward to this pline required in the study of law. Web site’s influence in the The Hillsdale Law Web site went live in October 2005. “I think, more so than other Hillsdale community for students, I was ready to think many years to come.” critically on our first-year exams,” Driscoll said. “I was familiar with  Jeremy Young, ’04 essay tests and also with being

College Baptist Church continued from page 5. chapel twice a week. The chapel Baptist Church has long since services occasionally brought out passed, but the College connection the mischievous side of students. remains. Today’s students attend the When an unpopular speaker Fall and Spring Convocations and was announced, the students a number of musical performances would devise an elaborate plan at the church, and many attend for setting alarm clocks to go off Sunday services there as well. during the service, placing them all Just as Hillsdale College over the church. Some alumni may remains true to its founding also have memories of someone mission 162 years later, College stuffing the organ pipes with Baptist Church remains committed goose down and chicken feathers, to its ministry among College and which filled the church with a sea community members—“to live for of white fluff when the organist the praise of the glory of God.” began to play the Alma Mater.  Mandatory chapel attendance Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 An early photo of College Baptist Church. for Hillsdale students at College

Shimron continued from page 8. Music and Theatre Departments’ the stage and injured herself the Hillsdale, Shimron looks forward joint production of Return to the day before the show opened, to another semester of teaching, Forbidden Planet, a gig that came Eden had to fill in for her. Jim performing in his own recital and about at the eleventh hour. Holleman called me late that night devoting more time “to what I “[Voice Instructor] Eden and asked me if I could play the love—music.” Simmons had been playing the keyboard. So I learned the part in keyboard,” he recalled, “but when less than a day!”  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 the lead actress in the play fell off As he continues to settle in at 9 alumni NEWS

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1920s sons, includes five grandchildren and 1940s soon-to-be eight great-grandchildren. Florence Cards and birthday wishes may be e. harold Munn Thompson sent to Florence, care of Roger Smith, 20 Jr., ’47, was smith, ’28, will Blood Street, Lyme, CT 06371. inducted into celebrate her the Michigan 100th birthday on Association of March 28, 2006. Broadcasters She resides in 1930s (MAB) Hall of a nursing home Fame in July 2005. close to Lyme, Freeman h. Connecticut, where her youngest son, stittsworth, Roger, resides. Her oldest son, Walter ’37, and his Jr., lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana. wife, Ruth, 1950s Born in , Ohio, Florence celebrated married Walter Smith, and they their 69th James Goth, ’56, graduated with a both worked in Cleveland for anniversary business degree from Hillsdale College General Electric. Her husband was on December and worked in that field until he transferred to a job in New Jersey, then 12, 2005. They married in 1936, in the switched to education in 1967. Through Connecticut, where they settled. They Methodist Episcopal Church in Van workshops, he became an elementary raised their family there, which also Wert, Ohio. They met as seniors in level math specialist both in Santa Clara included a third son, Thompson, who high school, when Ruth asked Freeman and for the state of California. He was died in 1965. When her children were to hold a book for her while she recognized with many awards and, in grown, Florence worked part time as a learned a poem that began, “The little 1999, was awarded by the California librarian in Stratford, Connecticut. Years toy soldier was covered with dust, Math Council with the George Polya later, while residing at an independent As sturdy and staunch he stands…” Award for sustained outstanding living center in Branford, Connecticut, Freeman held the book for several teaching, active participation in Florence established a library for the days before he finally asked Ruth for CMC and support of mathematics. center’s residents and was recognized a date. Freeman and Ruth are now 94 There have been only 36 awardees by the management and her peers for and 92 years old. They have a son, L. over 19 years. He is currently living with her efforts. Florence enjoys visits from Bruce, three granddaughters, two great- his wife, Carol, in Prosser, Washington, her family, which, in addition to her two granddaughters and say they’ve had a and is teaching at Heritage university. wonderful life. E-mail: [email protected] 10 Judith Worden McCall, ’58, received group. Effective January 1, 2006, firm with six offices throughout the the designation of life master by the the Sturman Wagner Group now Midwest. The firm is now called Kopka, American Contract Bridge League. does business as the Sturman Pinicus, Dolin and Eads, PLC. John Whitfield Group. James is the is based in Farmington Hills, and his third generation in his family selling practice areas are medical malpractice, 1960s crafts and hobby products. His product liability, trucking liability and career started in 1971 with his insurance defense. Elizabeth sells for Wesley duke davis, ’61, is planning father, John K. Sturman. The XO Communications. to retire as a senior procurement company was founded by Karl specialist from DaimlerChrysler where Sturman in 1914. This new group is kristine danielson, ’88, is pursuing he was employed for 10 years, after his focusing on distributors and direct a Ph.D. in literature at Wayne State 30-plus years at Ford Motor Company. buying chains in the Midwest. university. She resides at 5440 Cass Duke plans on spending more time E-mail: [email protected] Avenue, Apt. 603, Detroit, MI 48202. with his wife, Priscilla, and their family, which is scattered throughout the Bill Brotzman, united States in Arizona, Florida, ’74, has made a 1990s and Michigan. He can be reached at political comeback 12000 Hyne Road, Brighton, MI 48114. with a victory in doug Goodnough, ’90, began his E-mail: [email protected] the 2005 Madison new duties in January as director of Township trustee communications, publications and dr. david e. Fry, ’65, president and election. The marketing for , CEO of , received 14-year veteran a private Catholic university located the American International Automobile trustee triumphed in Adrian. He will be assisting with Dealers Association (AIADA) 2006 after a disappointing defeat in 2001. the implementation of all university Lifetime Achievement Award. He was The new term began in January 2006 marketing initiatives, producing various honored for his continuous dedication and runs through December 2009. university publications, maintaining to the international nameplate and supporting media relations and automobile industry and promoting darcie k. salmon, ’79, lives in coordinating internal and external the value of a free market and practical Wasilla, Alaska, where he has been a communications. For the past 10 years, global management at one of the real estate licensee for over 21 years. Goodnough served as managing editor country’s premier private institutions He is currently the broker of Century of the Advance, a weekly newspaper of higher education. According to an 21 North Homes Realty, which has 17 in Blissfield. During his tenure at the AIADA press release, David “first joined offices throughout Alaska, Washington Advance, the paper received more Northwood university in 1965 as an and Oregon. As the main broker, he than 55 awards for its news coverage. instructor of economics. Today, he oversees the licensees in Century 21’s Doug also served as sports editor at leads the nation’s premier institution for four Alaskan offices. In 1997, he was the Hillsdale Daily News from 1992-96. educating the car dealers of tomorrow.” elected mayor of Matanuska-Susitna While at the Daily News, he was part of a In addition to his notable career in Borough, an area approximately the national reporting team that covered the education, David also served as director size of West Virginia with about 70,000 1996 Summer Olympic Games in , for a variety of companies, including residents. He is currently the vice Georgia. Goodnough was a former Reynolds and Reynolds Company, chairman of the Knik Arm Bridge and Charger baseball player and English Lear Corporation and Decker Energy Toll Authority. Darcie resides at P.O. Box major while at Hillsdale. He resides in International. He earned an M.B.A. from 877476, Wasilla, AK 99687-7476. E-mail: Pittsford and can be contacted at Siena and a D.B.A. [email protected] Heights university, 1247 E. Siena Heights from . Drive, Adrian, MI 49221.

Ginny Bell sawkins, ’67, PBP, lives in Jennifer sanderson Fish, ’93, PBP, urbanna, Virginia, with her husband, 1980s received a promotion to examiner– Dr. Frederick J. Sawkins, originally from corporate university liaison for the Cape Town, Republic of South Africa. John krueger, ’80, received a master Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation They have one son, Dan. Ginny is the of church music degree in choral in Washington, D.C. Jennifer, her managing director of the Rappahannock conducting from Concordia university— husband, Michael, and two daughters, Art League Studio Gallery in Kilmarnock, Wisconsin, on December 17, 2005. Sydney and Lillianne, live at 13213 Virginia, and is also the president of the Memory Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033. Middlesex Art Guild. John T. eads iii, ’87, writes that he and his wife, Elizabeth, and their Julie hasenbein, ’93, graduated in three children—Allysen, age seven; August 2005 from Biblical John IV, age three; and Colin, born university with a master of science 1970s on September 24, 2004—are all doing degree in educational administration well. Colin weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and and leadership. She is in her tenth year James F. sturman, ’71, announces was 21.5 inches long. John recently of working at Black Forest Academy in the reorganization of his sales was named partner in a 50-lawyer law Germany. 11 daniel deWindt, ’94, recently daniel P. lennington, ’98, was 2000s obtained a master’s degree in business recently re-appointed to serve a administration from Salve Regina three-year term on the Georgetown Amanda Thompson, ’00, completed university in Newport, Rhode Island. Township Board of Appeals, where her master’s degree in secondary Furthermore, after several years of he currently serves as chairman. teaching and joined Avant Ministries working in the non-profit sector for Georgetown Township is located 10 (formerly Gospel Missionary union). the National Governing Body for the miles west of Grand Rapids and is After raising her support, she’ll be Sport of Sailing, he is seeking career home to over 42,000 residents, making teaching high school art at Black Forest advancement opportunities and it the largest unit of local government Academy in Kandern, Germany, starting relocation. He currently resides at in Ottawa County. Dan is also in his in August. 5 Elliott Place, Newport, RI 02840. fifth year at the Grand Rapids law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, heather spoltman drebenstedt, Carrie Cantrell, ’95, PBP, has joined where he specializes in employment ’00, earned her M.B.A. from Capital Rhumb Line, a government relations and environmental litigation. E-mail: university in May 2005. She currently firm, as vice president of public affairs. [email protected] works as a marketing consultant for Carrie has served as press secretary for Nationwide Financial in Columbus, u.S. Senator George Allen and as policy sam Torode, ’98, designed the forth- Ohio, and is pursuing her certified director to former Virginia Attorney coming book American : financial planner designation. She and General Jerry Kilgore. She brings to An Encyclopedia, which features an en- her husband plan to relocate to her Rhumb Line 12 years of state and federal try on Hillsdale College as well as entries hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana, experience in both communications written by several Hillsdale alumni and where she will join her father and and public policy. Carrie will assist faculty. Current and past faculty con- brother in the family financial planning clients with strategic communication tributors include: Brad Birzer, Michael practice in early 2007. plans, policy development and public Jordan, Arlan Gilbert and Burton advocacy. She resides at 1018 Melbury Folsom. Alumni contributors include: richard d. hoeg, Way, Richmond, VA 23226. Gregory Wolfe, ’80, ryan Oprea, ’02, joined the ’99, and sam Torode, ’98. The Web law firm of Miller, Jenna smith schmitt, ’95, announces page for the book is www.isi.org/ Canfield, Paddock the publication of her first book, books/bookdetail. and Stone PLC Body Mutiny: Surviving Nine Months as an associate of Extreme Morning Sickness. This sean keefer, in the corporate book chronicles Jenna’s rare, high- ’99, has joined and securities risk pregnancy, complicated by BoseTreacy group after receiving his law degree, hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme Associates LLC. magna cum laude, from the university of morning sickness. She is a stay- In this capacity, Michigan in 2005. Richard is a member at-home mother to 19-month-old he provides of the State Bar of Michigan and resides Jay, her miracle baby, and wife to consultation in Northville. John schmitt, ’97, a controller in in grassroots Phoenix, Arizona. The Schmitts reside development, nicole Geist Marti, ’02, writes, “After outside of Phoenix on a small ranch PAC management and political strategy. living in Ohio for a couple of years, I in Scottsdale. Jenna invites those Keefer also represents clients before have decided to return to Florida to interested in her book or in hyperemesis legislative and regulatory entities. Based be near my parents. My two boys, gravidarum to view her Web site, www. in , Indiana, BoseTreacy Dartanyan and Logan, are my pride extrememorningsickness.com. Associates is a full service public affairs and joy. Dartanyan became a terrible and association management firm two on October 19, and Logan was a Marianne rotole Caponi, ’95, offering more than 100 years combined wonderful two months on October 28.” started a new job at the LaSalle Bank experience to affect the decisions of Chicago Marathon headquarters government at the local, state, national Tyler Watts, ’04, is now a financial in January. She is responsible for and international levels. advisor for Thrivent Financial for directing sports public relations Lutherans, a Fortune 500 company. for LaSalle Bank. E-mail: marianne. Almis udrys, ’99, has accepted an After many challenging tests, he began [email protected] or appointment to serve as the principal his new job in December 2005. [email protected] health policy consultant for the Califor- nia Assembly Republican Caucus. In Joe Martines, ’95, was recently pro- his role, he will be advising Republican moted to vice president of sales for Assembly members on issues such Robert’s SYSCO Food Service in Spring- as bird flu, pharmaceutical prices and field, Illinois. Joe, his wife, kim (Puls), universal health care. Additionally, he ’96, and their two children, Tyler, age and his wife, Claudia, are expecting their five, and , age three, have first child in June. Finally, on January 17, relocated from Sylvania, Ohio, and are Claudia became a u.S. citizen. expecting their third child in February. 12 E-mail us your news at [email protected] or use the enclosed postage-paid envelope. To submit news for the next issue of Hillsdale Magazine, please send it to us by April 14, 2006. weddings

1980s 1990s for Borders Group Inc. in Ann Arbor. She also has a home-based business kelly Bleile, Bob with Creative Memories, specializing in ’88, PBP, ruedisili, ’91, helping busy people get their photos married John sC, married organized and into albums where the (JJ) Dete II on Heather Heil memories and stories can be preserved September on September forever. E-mail: [email protected] 3, 2005. 24, 2005, at The private Vasa Lutheran Tonya estes, ceremony Church in Vasa, ’99, kkG, took place Minnesota. married Peter at the Shrine Hillsdale Edward of the friends in Bullach Jr. Sorrowful Mother in Norwalk, Ohio, attendance include Jon deimel, ’91; on October and was followed by a reception at dana shehigian deimel, ’93; dan 23, 2004, at Sawmill Creek Resort. Hillsdale friends dubois, ’91; and erin Brandner Orchard Lake that joined in the celebration included dubois, ’93. Bob is a district manager Community Michelle everett kreimes, ’88; for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in Rochester, Church in rebecca everett Varga, ’91; Cara Minnesota, and Heather is a student at Orchard Wood Palmer, ’88; Joanna James the university of Minnesota. The couple Lake. Members of the wedding party Wiseley, ’76; BJ krech, ’07; Julie resides at 35500 90th Avenue, Cannon included rachel hojnacki Vincler, Papp Pappas, ’87; Michelle deegan Falls, MN 55009. ’99, kkG; Andrea hirschegger, ’99, Pinkowski, ’88; Tom Mack, ’88; kkG; Gianna Marcyan, ’99, kkG; and Julie Meyers, ’04. The couple Angela Marie newton, ’92, was and krystall Molina Quintana, ’99, honeymooned in Thailand. Kelly married to John Sucich in August on kkG. A reception was held at The Links continues to run her own advertising Mackinac Island. nicole leBlanc at Pinewood Golf Club in Walled Lake. and promotional supply company, Ausmus, ’92, and kathleen The happy couple honeymooned for Bleile Enterprises, Inc., and still enjoys Biermann Binder, ’91, were in the two weeks in Maui. Tonya is a territory her connection with Hillsdale as a class wedding party as matron of honor manager for a biotech company, and ambassador. E-mail: [email protected] and bridesmaid, respectively. John is Pete is a physician in Novi, where they a pilot and works for Kalitta Charters. currently reside. Angela works at the corporate office 13 ATTenTiOn AluMni: ogist’s assistants for Southern Ohio Pa- Hill Country Christian School of Austin, thology Consultants. They are currently Texas. The couple resides at 1310 San The Career Planning Office is living in Cincinnati, Ohio. E-mail: Antonio Street, #4, Austin, TX 78701. cleaning out credential files, which [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] consist of confidential letters of Justine Finn, Jordyn Godfroid, ’02, married recommendation. All files established ’01, CO, Jonathan Salmon on November 26, before 1995 will be destroyed after married Eric 2005. The ceremony was held at May 15, 2006. If you would like to Galbraith on Memorial Church of Christ in Livonia, have your credential file maintained, November and the reception was held at St. Mary’s 1, 2003, at Cultural Center in Livonia. Hillsdale please contact Joanna Wiseley at Lake Shore alumni in the wedding party included (517) 607-2457 or e-mail Presbyterian bridesmaids Jessica Warner Graves, [email protected]. Church in St. ’02, CO; and stephanie Cullinan, Clair Shores. ’02, CO. Other Hillsdale friends Hillsdale attending the wedding were Andy friends in the wedding party were and kati klein schutt, ’02, dsP; ’02, 2000s Jennifer Goodell, ’99, CO; Angela CO; Jason keast, ’02, dsP; Ashley Perrault kirschner, ’01, CO; and Pfeffer, ’02, CO; Catherine rodney, karin Van MaryBeth Collins, ’01, CO, who ’02, CO; lindsey Fielder, ’02, Buren, ’00, served as maid of honor. Other CO; lauren Malhoit, ’03, CO; and AXd, married Hillsdale friends in attendance were Jessica Booth, ’04, CO. The couple Matt Beery Missy Bringard, ’99, CO; Mandy spent their honeymoon in Naples and on November regelin Osborne, ’99, CO; Andy Orlando, Florida. Jordyn is chief of 26, 2005, at Osborne, ’99, dsP; Jackie Collins, staff for Michigan State Representative Shanty Creek ’03, CO; danielle Voros, ’00, CO; John Pastor. Jon is a 2001 graduate of Resort & Club Melissa Boutwell sikora, ’00, CO; Northwood university and is a recruiter in Bellaire. rebecca Anderson Vartanian, ’00, for the Allegis Group in Pontiac. Jon Michelle Van CO; Andy Vartanian, ’01; Cristin and Jordyn currently reside in Novi. Buren, AXD, was the maid of honor; Connolly Woodsum, ’01, CO; Jessie Camille Van Buren Gabel, ’98, AXd, Vandalson houghton, ’01, CO; Brent Ogle, was a bridesmaid. emily kellerman eric houghton, ’01, sC; katie Ojala ’02, sC, and Johnson, ’99, AXd, was also in Cassise, ’00, CO; Joe Cassise, ’00; lindsay attendance. The ceremony was jointly lindsey Fielder, ’02, CO; Christine Berlin, ’02, performed by Pastors Bruce Standfest Broda, ’03, CO; Jesselyn Ford PBP, were and Mike Dunckley. A reception was Bassler, ’01, kkG; ryan Bassler, ’01; married on held at Shanty Creek Resort & Club Teresa Masterson, ’01; Jason Greb, March 2, immediately following the ceremony. ’94; neil Greb, ’95; Amy Anderson 2005, on The Beerys honeymooned in Orlando, Greb, ’98, kkG; and Andy Weiss, the lawn of Florida, and now reside in Central Lake. ’01, sC, who also sang in the the Mana E-mail: [email protected] ceremony. The couple honeymooned Kai Resort in Maui, Hawaii, with a small in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Eric is reception at the Five Palms Restaurant Annie Betke, an electrician for LaBelle Electrical following the ceremony. The couple ’01, CO, mar- Contractors, and Justine is completing honeymooned for two weeks on the ried Ryan her master’s degree and certification in islands of Maui, Kauai and the big island Schniederjan elementary education at the university of Hawaii. Back on the mainland, the on October of Michigan. The Galbraiths recently couple had two receptions, one in 16, 2005, on moved and reside at 32554 Birkshire, St. the bride’s hometown of Columbus, the Hau Ter- Clair Shores, MI 48082. Nebraska, and one in the groom’s race of the hometown of Camden. Hillsdale guests Halekulani Ho- erin davis, ’02, married Jeremy Valdez in attendance were Amy Byrd Von tel overlooking on October 1, 2005, at the historic Behren, ’00, PBP; Jessica Jorrisen, Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. unfortunately, Caldwell County Courthouse in Lockhart, ’00, PBP; Jen Fassett kiefer, ’00, due to the airlines overbooking flights, Texas. In attendance were family and PBP; John Biernat, ’02, sC; katie only one Hillsdale alumna made event– local friends. The reception was held Bradley, ’04, PBP; Ben ten haaf, ’04, Monica Grenwick, ’01, CO. Howev- at Kreuz Market—no forks allowed. sC; nate Carver, ’01, sC; Brian and er, kelly sovey, ’01, and Courtney A larger, more formal reception at a Jeanne smith swanson, ’02, sC; ’02, Veneklasen, ’99, CO, attended anoth- later date is in the works. Jeremy is CO; Jeralyn Goodfellow, ’01, PBP; er reception in Grand Rapids. Ryan and an assistant attorney general in the Jaclyn Goodfellow, ’01, PBP; sasha Annie both have master’s degrees in post-conviction litigation division of the Crites, ’01, PBP; Vita Grammatico, health science from Quinnipiac univer- Attorney General’s office. Erin continues ’03, PBP; dorothy herter, ’04, sity in Connecticut and work as pathol- to teach high school Latin and Greek at PBP; Colleen McGinness, ’04, PBP; 14 Amy Peterson, ’04, PBP; edmund Bob Boyle, Michael konsen, ’04, sC; laura spohn, ’03, ’03, and Cantrell, ’05, PBP; nicole Greco, ’03, PBP; katie Caitlyn ken- and nicole solmonson, ’05, PBP; Tim and sara nedy, ’03, sabaliauskas, sanchez Mustapha, ’03; ’04, PBP; CO, were mar- ’05, were Trevor stratton, ’01, sC; Chris and ried October married May Jennifer llewellyn suykerbuyk, 1, 2005, at St. 15, 2005, ’04, sC; ’03, CO; Chris Falkiewicz, Joseph Catho- the day after ’04, sC; kari etmund, ’03, CO; John lic Church in graduation, at Graham, ’01, sC; daniel danic, Dexter. They Holy Ascension ’01, sC; ed house, ’02, sC; ryan took a two- Orthodox richmond, ’02, sC; Joe Paladino, week honeymoon in Hawaii. Hillsdale Church in Albion. A luncheon followed ’03, sC; and katie Clevenger, ’06. members of the wedding party includ- the reception, and a larger family Brent is a sales representative for ed laura Ward, ’03, CO; Betsy Ger- reception was held in June in the bride’s Welch Packaging, Inc. in Taylor. He ould, ’03, CO; stephanie heid, ’03, hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The is also working on his M.B.A. from CO; and groomsman Matt singer, ’03. couple honeymooned on Kelly’s Island. the . Lindsay Other Hillsdale friends in attendance Hillsdale guests in attendance included graduated from Valparaiso university were Christine Broda, ’03, CO; Cris- dr. and Mrs. Andrew Cuneo; dr. School of Law in May 2005 and tine Brewis, ’04, CO; Miriam Vimont and Mrs. Justin Jackson; dr. Peter successfully passed the Michigan bar nikkila, ’03, CO; Jonathan nikkila, Blum; Professor Joseph Garnjobst; exam. She is now an academic account ’02; Jen llewellyn suykerbuyk, ’03, sara Allen, ’07; Jason Gehrke, ’06; manager with Westlaw. The couple CO; Chris suykerbuyk, ’04, sC; kelly sara kosik, ’04; Bethany Boyd, currently resides at 16555 Grace Court, Paxson, ’04, CO; Aimee Pearson, ’03; stephen slater, ’05; John #305, Southgate, MI 48195. ’03, CO; Mandy Vriesenga sietsma, Thompson, ’07; laura Branning, ’03, kkG; Mary Wiesen, ’03, kkG; ’06; Jason T. robey, ’02; Corrina kristin danielle lavengood, ’06; Gretchen Mckenna, ’04; Megan Oprea, ’05; Warner, rocco, ’06; dan Baker, ’04; Charlie naomi Almen, ’06; Mary leet, ’05; ’02, married krebs, ’05; Jake howells, ’05; Mike luke heyman, ’06; dan hugger, ’06; Jonathan McGavin, ’04; sara lesko McGavin, Alexis Boylan, ’06; Jon Gibbons, Tracy of ’04; erica Martin Carney, ’93; liz ’06; Mike Thrift, ’07; sara ishak, ’07; Wenatchee, Cibor, ’02; and Jennifer rolling, ’05, kate Cook, ’07; ryan Walsh, ’06; Washington, PBP. Caitlyn works as a district sales emily stack, ’05; and Caleb davis, on September manager for Federal Mogul Corporation ’05. Jordan and Melissa Fazekas 3, 2005. The and covers the Chicagoland area sales irish, ’05, ’05, were the photographers. ceremony territory. Bob is a minor league baseball Bethany Boyd, ’03, caught the was held at umpire working his way up the ranks to bouquet. Michael works in Lansing Somerset Congregational Church in the big leagues. They reside in a suburb where he is a junior partner with the Somerset. dr. John reist of Hillsdale of Chicago at 10328 Milford Street, Centennial Group dealing in securities College performed the service. Westchester, IL 60154. and financial planning. Nicole is a Tanya eaton-Fraser, ’03, and kelly volunteer at an Orthodox monastery. Mcneilance dahlman, ’02, were Christopher The couple resides at 315 E. South bridesmaids. Christian Tracy, ’00, neuendorf, Street, #30, Mason, MI 48854. brother of the groom, served as best ’04, and leah man. Many Hillsdale friends attended, henke, ’04, david danic, including natasha hudson Tracy, were united ’05, ATO, ’98, PBP; stephanie umphress in marriage on and Jennifer Maxwell, ’96; Jared Maxwell, ’00; August 6, 2005, Meyer, ’04, david Friedrich, ’01, sC; emily at St. Paul’s Lu- kkG, were Phillips Friedrich, ’03, CO; Jonathan theran Church married on nikkila, ’02; Miriam Vimont nikkila, in Hillsdale. June 25, 2005, ’03, CO; david Webber, ’02, sC; Members of the at Pleasant Trudy Chase, ’03; david Pressgrove, wedding party included Philip nielsen, View Church ’02, sC; steve Causseaux, ’02, ’03; Timothy henke, ’07; Clare of Christ sC; Jennifer Belsley dattilio, ’03; Bullard, ’04; and natalie lemire, in Angola, and Bill lundberg, track and field ’04. Other Hillsdale friends were in Indiana. The service was presided coach. The couple honeymooned attendance. The reception was held at by College Chaplain Fr. duane in Maui and has moved to Salt Lake Howard Music Hall on the Hillsdale Col- Beauchamp, with Michael danic, City, utah, where Jonathan is an airline lege campus. Chris and Leah currently ’99, sC; daniel danic, ’01, sC; pilot for Sky West Airlines. They can live in Nashville, Tennessee, where Chris sean lanigan, ’04, ATO; and Chaz be contacted at 2002 Karin Court, is completing his final semester of the Mockridge, ’05, ATO, as groomsmen #302, Salt Lake City, uT 84121. E-mail: master of arts program in classical stud- and rachel rock, ’04, kkG; Anna [email protected] ies at Vanderbilt university. haynes, ’04, kkG; and sara Graves, 15 ’04, as bridesmaids. Other Hillsdale ATO; dana Falvo, ’04, kkG; sally kevin roberts, ’05, ATO; rob smith, College alumni, students and staff Giauque, ’50, kkG; Jeff howe, ’77, ’06, ATO; Craig spader, ’06, ATO; attending the reception in the bride’s Tke; Tod hunt, ’05, ATO; lauren and Joanna James Wiseley, ’76, PBP. backyard were ethan Allen, ’05, ATO; hurley, ’05, kkG; raeleen kasinec, David works as an accountant for Blue Caitlin Agoston, ’06, kkG; Anne ’04, CO; kristal korzon, ’04, kkG; & Co. in Carmel, Indiana, and will finish Berlucchi, ’05, kkG; Greg Broda, Julia kines, ’05; steve klein, ’06; his master of professional accounting ’07, ATO; Tom Burke, ’04, ATO; ryan kolberg, ’05, ATO; kira degree from Indiana university in the Cody Calligan, ’07, ATO; Ardice kolberg, ’05, CO; BJ krech, ’07, summer of 2006. Jennifer will complete Casarda, ATO house director; rob ATO; Megan Milczarski, ’06, kkG; a master’s degree in philanthropic Clarke, ’06, ATO; Abigail Clevenger, John Mcnamara, ’05, ATO; steve studies and nonprofit management ’07, kkG; karen Crissman, ’06, kkG; Otterbein, ’06, ATO; Brian Parker, from Indiana university in the spring sue dePassio, ’05, kkG; rob and ’06, ATO; shaunna Pietraszewski, of 2006. The two currently reside in kathy Mcintyre driscoll, ’03, ATO; ’02; Graham Polando, ’04, ATO; Indianapolis, Indiana. ’03; ross donovan, ’06, ATO; Jon Anne ragsdale, ’05, kkG; Joel and dumke, ’05, ATO; Andy dunn, ’05, Cari Johnson reed, ’05; ’04, kkG;

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dan and erin Brandner duBois, ’91; ’93, AXd, announce the birth of their Melissa Perriello hunter, ’89, CO, second child, and her husband, Don, announce the Rylie Ann, on douglas doyle, ’88, dsP, and his wife, birth of their third daughter, Meghan January 31, 2005. Rylie weighed 9 lbs., Shawn, announce the arrival of Margaret Reese, on March 31, 2005. Meghan 4 oz. and was 22 inches long. She was Louise on November 3, 2005. She weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. and was 17.5 welcomed home by big sister Chloé, age weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 19 inches inches long. Welcoming her to the three. Dan is a CPA and is the controller long. She was welcomed home by family were twin sisters, Meredith and for Michigan International Speedway. brothers Danny, 19 months, and Tommy, Olivia, age two; sister Elizabeth Hunter, Erin is a commercial lender for Republic three; and sisters Mary Grace, four; age 28 of Naples, Florida, and sister Bank. The family resides at 3725 West Kelli, six; and Kathleen, eight. Shawn is Kristin Hunter, Corporal, united States Primilia Lane, Jackson, MI 49201. homeschooling the older girls. Doug is Marine Corps, age 21, of 29 Palms, an ophthalmologist at the Grand Rapids California. Proud grandfather ralph dr. Paul Cwik, Eye Institute and Laser Center. They can Perriello sr., ’64, of Naples, Florida, ’92, and his wife, be contacted at 1050 Applewood Drive and uncle ralph Perriello Jr., ’86, Heidi, proudly NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. ATO, of Coral Springs, Florida, were announce the birth present for Meghan’s welcome home. of their first child, The Hunter family resides at 498 Corbel Stephen Francis, Drive, Naples, FL 34110. on November 7, 2005. He weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Heidi has given up her job at IBM/Lenovo to stay home 16 with Stephen, and Paul is an assistant Gena Tidd Michael and professor of economics at Mount Olive sampson, ’96, Melissa libby College in North Carolina. The family CO, and her knutsen, ’98, resides in Garner, North Carolina. husband, Jeremy, dTd; ’98, kkG, E-mail: [email protected] are pleased to are delighted to announce the birth announce the birth katie Podlesak Woodruff, ’93, and of their daughter, of their son, Noah her husband, David, proudly announce Grace Elizabeth, on Parker, on March the birth of their first child, William September 13, 2004. Grace weighed 6 20, 2005. Noah weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. Robert, on September 12, 2005. lbs., 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. Gena and was 20 inches long. The Knutsen is a manager at Auto-Owners Insurance family resides in Plymouth. dan Foster, Company, and Jeremy is the weekend ’94, and his sports anchor at the local NBC affiliate. suzanne Zuc- wife, Julie, The family resides at 5880 Cartago caro dobbie, announce the Drive, Lansing, MI 48911. ’98, kkG, and her birth of their husband, Andy, son, Jeffrey Jason lenzo, joyfully announce Daniel. Jeffrey ’97, and his wife, the birth of their was born on Mandie, joyfully daughter, Sophia April 7, 2005, weighed 9 lbs., 4.6 oz. announce the birth Elyse, on October and was 21.5 inches long. of their daughter, 6, 2005. Sophia weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. Victoria Elizabeth, and was 20 inches long. Aaron Friar, ’94, and his wife, Anna, on August 28, announce the birth of their daughter, 2005. She was holly Taylor Anastasia Aaronovna, on June 4, 2005. 7 lbs., 7 oz. and 19 inches long. The Carpenter, ’99, Aaron is now a subdeacon in the East- family resides in Tacoma, Washington, and her husband, ern Orthodox Church and is studying where Jason is the head of trading at Keith, are proud as a seminarian at Holy Cross Greek Or- the Frank Russell Company. to announce the thodox School of Theology in Brookline, birth of their son, Massachusetts. The family resides at ryan and Jen- Camden Jeffery, 16 Waverly Street, Brighton, MA 02135. nifer stevenson on September 27, E-mail: [email protected] soldan, ’97, ’95, 2005. Camden weighed 10 lbs., 1.25 are proud to an- oz. and was 21.5 inches long. Amy Peter nounce the birth ladd, ’94, of their daughter, and her Amanda Michele. husband, She was born 2000s Adam, November 11, 2004, weighing 7 lbs., 11 announce oz. and was 20 inches long. She was Christian and natasha hudson the birth of welcomed home by big brother Zach- Tracy, ’00, ’98, happily announce the their son, ary and big sister Allison. birth of their daughter, Keira CarolLynn, Brock Aidan, on April 19, 2004. He on November 9, 2005. She weighed 7 was welcomed home by big sister rachel ralph lbs., 2 oz. and was 21 inches long. The Courtney Marie, now age ten. Amy is nikolajevs, ’98, family resides at 10 N. Merryweather a financial analyst for Eagle Picher. The AXd, and her Circle, The Woodlands, TX 77384. family resides at 3481 W. Bacon Road, husband, Peter, Hillsdale, MI 49242. are thrilled to announce the birth Ann Marie knox Gilmour, ’95, PBP, of their daughter, and her husband, Mike, announce the Natalie Joy, on birth of their son, David Alexander, on June 22, 2005. She weighed 7 lbs., 3 October 6, 2005. David weighed 6 lbs., oz. and was 19 inches long. Natalie is 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. David named in honor of her mother’s dear was welcomed home by big brother friend, the late natalie smith, ’98. William, age four. The family resides at Natalie wasted no time in charming her 7167 Oak Leaf Court, Canton, MI 48187. mommy into leaving her job at Ford devin and nicole Gilbertson Foley, to become a stay-at-home mom. The ’01, dTd; ’01, kkG, are proud to family resides at 3528 Brewster Street, announce the birth of their second son, Dearborn, MI 48120. Rachel would love Cadman William, on August 5, 2005. to hear from old Hillsdale friends. E-mail: He weighed 9 lbs. and was 21.5 inches [email protected] long. Cadman was welcomed home by

17 his big brother Jack, who is now two. Benjamin and and passing of their second son, Ryland Devin recently accepted a new job with Jenny Powers Josef William. He was born on Septem- WoltersKluwer Financial Systems, and rush, ’02, ’02, are ber 7, 2005, at Grant Medical Center in Nicole continues to stay at home with proud to announce Columbus, Ohio, and weighed 7 lb., 10 oz. the boys. the birth of their Ryland was born at 41 weeks gestation first child, Ellanore after a picture perfect pregnancy. Tragi- Anna Mersino Elizabeth. She was cally, seconds before birth, Ryland went Woycik, ’01, and born on July 12, home to live forever with Jesus due to her husband, Scott, 2005, weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., and was 19.5 heavy meconium aspiration, stress during announce the inches long. Benjamin works for AXA delivery and a possible heart defect. He arrival of Andrew Advisors as a financial consultant and for is deeply missed by his mommy, daddy Lawrence on Cornerstone Benefits LLC as a broker for and big brother Brandon (age two). August 10, 2005. group health insurance benefits. Jenny Andrew weighed 6 lbs., 8.5 oz and was finished her master’s degree in chemistry Tyler and Jeanna 19.75 inches long. The family resides at from the university of Michigan and is Miller Watts, ’04, 1713 Horseshoe Bend, Perrysburg, OH currently a homemaker. They live at 113 ’04, are proud to 43551. E-mail: [email protected] Pinewood Circle, Plymouth, MI 48170. announce the birth Ellanore was also welcomed by her aunt, of their daughter, Melissa Powers Parker, ’03, and her Emma Jean, on uncle, Jeremiah Powers, ’99. November 1, 2005. Emma weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was 21 Allison rae Garnett shardell, ’02, and inches long. Benjamin kuipers, ’05, is her husband, David, announce the birth her godfather.

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London Pre-Cruise Tour to Blenheim Palace, Oxford and the Imperial War Museum July 9-15, 2006 The Great Conversation in John John Julius Western Literature Keegan Norwich Ancient Greece and Rome to Renaissance Historian Historian Europe, Elizabethan England and the and Author and Author of United States of The Face Shakespeare’s of Battle Kings July 23-29, 2006 The American Constitution The American Founders’ understanding of constitutionalism and the challenges to the Constitution during the Civil War and the Progressive era

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One OF The great joys of my job as the Director of Alumni Relations for Hillsdale upcoming College is the opportunity to go on the road and meet our alumni and friends where Events they live and work. usually, this travel is done in association with the many receptions the College hosts nationwide. It is through these meetings that I am able to inform you of happenings at Hillsdale, while gaining valuable feedback with regard to your perception 25-YEAR REuNION of the College. CLASS OF 1981 It is not these purposes, however, that bring the great joy I mentioned earlier. The joy May 5-7, 2006 comes from two nearly universal observations. First is the empirical knowledge of how well you are doing. I don’t necessarily mean well in financial terms, though this is often the COMMENCEMENT 2006 case, but well in terms of how upbeat you are concerning your lives. I can say without doubt that Hillsdale alumni are the most well-adjusted folks I know. I have a theory about Saturday, May 13, 2006 this that I will save for later, but it suffices to say that good people create good things and NEW TIME! good things attract good people. 1:00 p.m. My second observation is the knowledge that each of you give some small measure of credit for your well-being to the college we were all so fortunate to attend. In every visit I have had with our alumni, the goodwill you feel toward some aspect of the College, 50-YEAR REuNION whether that aspect is a professor you had, a friend you made, or an association you CLASS OF 1956 served, is both encouraging and inspiring. May 12 -13, 2006 Hopefully, these observations concerning your general well-being give you pause to Commencement Ceremony consider why, as a group, Hillsdale alumni are so fortunate. For my part, I return to the idea of good people and the undeniably positive effect they have on the institutions Saturday, May 13, 2006 they create. NEW TIME! 1:00 p.m. Our College, you see, was founded by such people. Good in word and deed, they planted the seeds which yielded the wonderful institution we attended. More impor- tantly, they inspired other good people, like those I have visited over the past year and a HOMECOMING half, to continue to build upon their idea. Every good work of Hillsdale College rests upon WEEKEND 2006 this unbroken chain of goodwill, the results of which are the friends, teachers and associa- October 6 - 8, 2006 tions we all hold dear, and the unspoken responsibility we all share to see that they are maintained for generations to come.

ATT. PARENTS, ALuMNI AND FRIENDS! Mike Harner, ’82 Director of Alumni Relations COMMENCEMENT 2006 WILL BE HELD AT A NEW TIME! Saturday, may 13, 2006 • 1:00 p.m. ALuMNI CLuBS Attention Metro Detroit Alumni! Join the Hillsdale College Detroit Alumni Chapter

The MissiOn of the Detroit • Qwik Park—$6.00 per day upcoming Monthly Luncheons Alumni Chapter is to develop a • Park-N-Fly—$89.95 plus tax Members: $25.00 professional and social network to for one night at the LaQuinta Non-members: $30.00 benefit its members while advancing Inn plus up to eight days of 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the mission of Hillsdale College. parking Skyline Club in Southfield • Enterprise Rent-A-Car—10% 2000 Town Center, 28th Floor Membership at airports and 5% at off-site Southfield, Michigan The Detroit Chapter of the locations Hillsdale College Alumni Asso- TuesdAy, APril 11 ciation invites you to become Furthermore, we are partner- “What is Destroying Michigan’s a proud member. As a new ing with Director of Career Plan- Economy? member, you will receive: ning Joanna Wiseley in promoting Hillsdale’s “Living and Working In” Chairman saul Anuzia • Hillsdale College License Plate career exploration program. Michigan Republican Party Frame Lastly, we are developing TuesdAy, MAy 2 • Hillsdale College Alumni Decal an ongoing alumni fundraising Topic TBD • Two Hillsdale College Luggage campaign in partnership with Terri lynn land Tags The Coffee Beanery. Proceeds Michigan Secretary of State • Hillsdale College Mailbox will benefit the Hillsdale College Cover Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund. TuesdAy, June 6 Membership dues are $125.00 • Hillsdale College Alumni “Wireless Oakland for one year and $200.00 for Identifi cation Emerging Sectors” a two-year membership. The l. Brooks Patterson two-year membership can be In addition, the list of busi- Oakland County Executive made in four payments of $50.00 nesses offering member discount each. The one-year membership programs to Hillsdale College MEMBERSHIP CONTACT includes a $20 tax deduction, and alumni continues to grow. We the two-year includes a $25 tax MaryAnn Dingeman Staff, ’79 appreciate the following business deduction. Junior memberships Membership Director partnerships: for 30 years of age and younger Detroit Alumni Chapter • Hillsdale College Bookstore— are available for $62.50 for one (734) 834-5850 10% year and $100.00 for two years. [email protected]

Left to right: Jim Tishkowski, ’69, Michele Hirschfi eld, ’80, Left to right: Leslie Price, ’78, Ralph Metz, ’77 (visiting the and Stanley Eisenberg, ’58 Detroit area while on business from Los Angeles), and Mary Ann Dingeman Staff, ’79 21 ALuMNI SPOTLIGHT Bringing Hope to the Hopeless Fred and Carol Miller’s Prison Ministry

in The PArABle of allows them to print the news- the sheep and the goats in letter for free, using paper the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus that they provide. Gifts from says, “…I was in prison and you inmates and friends cover the came to visit me… Whatever cost of postage, and the news- you did for one of the least of letter is mailed to over 900 these brothers of mine, you did people, mostly inmates. Addi- for me.” For nearly 20 years, tionally, the Millers have an Fred and Carol Evans Miller, ’55, agreement with Tyndale House ’56, have been doing just that— publishers whereby they visiting “the least of these” in receive, for free, damaged or jails and prisons and bringing returned Bibles that they take friendship and a message of to inmates at DuPage County hope and love to those who Jail and mail, upon request, to have all but run out. inmates at other Illinois prisons. The Millers, who reside in Since 1997, they have distrib- suburban Chicago, first learned uted over 4,200 Bibles. of the opportunities available in As bleak and cold as a prison ministry after going to a Fred and Carol Evans Miller, ’55, ’56 prison environment may seem Prison Fellowship reception in to an outsider, the Millers their area. When Fred learned have always found a warm that the local office had received a ronment—both the inmates and reception within. “We go in as new computer and needed assis- the officers,” Carol said. friends, not authority figures,” tance in getting the files set up, For the last ten years, the Carol said. “These people are he offered to help, having spent Millers and several other volun- desperate for love.” his entire career in journalism and teers have each taught a Bible The inmates with whom the public relations, including many study once a week at the DuPage Millers work come from many years with computer compa- County Jail through JuST (Justice, different backgrounds and nies. Meanwhile, Carol had been understanding, Service and cultures. “We have developed a praying about how she could Teaching) of DuPage. About 14-16 greater understanding and appre- serve in her community. She and inmates attend each study, with no ciation of black and Hispanic Fred watched a training video and more than 20 allowed per session. cultures,” Fred said. For the last six decided prison ministry was some- The Millers provide the inmates years during Black History Month thing they could do. “It was really with study guides from Crossroad in February, the Millers take a an answer to prayer,” Carol said. Bible Institute, a Grandville-based weeklong tour of Illinois prisons under the auspices of the company that produces such with former boxer Marvis Frazier. Prison Fellowship organization, materials for about 20,000 In 2005, 1,400 inmates heard the the Millers began teaching semi- inmates nationwide. As instruc- Gospel message during this tour. nars for inmates nearing the end tors for Crossroad, Fred and In the “church behind bars,” of their sentences and leading Carol coordinate the Bible the Millers have witnessed the small groups at state and federal lessons and also correct the spiritual transformation of count- prisons, including a maximum completed study guides. less inmates who have turned security prison in Pontiac, Illinois. In addition to their work their lives over to Christ. But the One Saturday each month, the with these organizations, the greatest challenge to these new Millers participate in cell-to-cell Millers have their own ministry Christians often comes upon visitation at Pontiac Correctional called The Narrow Way. Fred their release from jail. To help Center, praying one-on-one with writes a bimonthly newsletter assimilate ex-convicts living in their the inmates. featuring poetry, artwork and community and maintain their “That really has a tremendous personal testimonies contributed newfound faith, the Millers began impact on the whole prison envi- by inmates. The Millers’ church Continued on page 27. 22 ALuMNI SPOTLIGHT From WHIP to a World of Possibilities Trip Howell Finds Success in Washington

This January, Howell became When Walter “Trip” Howell’s the regional director for the Wash- older sister left for college in New ington operations of Jones Lang York, she was so homesick that LaSalle, the largest commercial Trip nixed any idea of going far real estate firm in the world. He away for school. He stayed near has managed some of the largest home in Grosse Pointe Woods office leases, both government when he attended Hillsdale and private sector, in D.C. College. But attending Hillsdale Meanwhile, Howell helped to put Howell on the longer road to revive a local school for children Washington, D.C., where he has with learning disabilities when made his mark in politics, real he discovered that the school of estate and education. 14 students, including his son, At Hillsdale, Howell, ’80, lacked the financial solvency to majored in business while also finish the year. enjoying his classes in English, Trip Howell, ’80 “At the second board philosophy and religion. Outside meeting, the board basically gave of class, Howell pledged Tau me and two other fathers a box, Kappa Epsilon (TKE), and one of working for the governor of Iowa and that was the school,” Howell his fondest Hillsdale memories before returning to Jepsen’s office said. “I inherited the school is when —a TKE as his personal assistant and because, in life, you often have himself—visited and ate lunch at manager for his 1984 re-election to help someone who’s fallen in the fraternity. campaign. Though Jepsen was front of you. The school needed In the spring of his junior defeated, the experience opened to exist.” year, Howell was offered a posi- another door when Senator For his part, Howell spent tion in the Washington-Hillsdale Bob Dole asked Howell to join much of his time finding real Intern Program (WHIP), and of 15 his 1988 presidential campaign. estate and taking all the financial Hillsdale interns, he was the only But Howell wanted to move in a risks, believing in the school’s one to work for a uS Senator. different direction. essential role in the community. “I went to work for Roger “I had met some great people The school, in Alexandria, Virginia, Jepsen, a Republican from Iowa, and experienced great things at a was reconstituted as the Common- the morning he was sworn into young age,” Howell said, “but I’d wealth Academy. office,” Howell said. “I had real been married for a year and never In six years, enrollment has aspirations not so much in politics really saw my wife, because I was increased to 86 students in but rather in sales, and Jepsen on the road all the time. So I gave grades 7 to 12 with 17 full-time was a salesman, which was very up politics.” teachers and an annual oper- unique in the uS Senate.” Howell pursued commercial ating budget of $2.5 million. The However, as he interviewed real estate and soon became a academy now operates in the for financial positions, Howell had highly successful broker in the black with plans to expand the a change of heart and returned Washington region, one of the student body to 130 students. to Washington following his largest markets in the united Most recently, the National Asso- graduation from Hillsdale. Soon States. He held a number of lead- ciation for Independent Schools he found himself working for ership positions with large compa- accredited the Commonwealth the Senate campaign of Charles nies and served on several boards, Academy as a college-prep Grassley—also a Republican from such as the Economics Club of special education school. Iowa—who won. Washington and the Washington, “Our SAT scores are beating Howell then spent a year D.C. Association of Realtors. Continued on page 27. 23 ALuMNI SPOTLIGHT Presidential Writer Skyla Freeman Writing History in the White House

FOr 2002 Hillsdale graduate for President Bush. At the same those not interested in making a Skyla Freeman, civic duty has time, she is also writing history. career out of politics. always been an obligation, not an “In the West Wing lobby, there “unlike a lot of fields, politics option. Today, she is privileged is a large glass-fronted cabinet will affect you the rest of your to have a career in which she that holds a series of cloth- life,” she said. “You still need to bound volumes of presidential vote, and the laws that are passed papers, beginning with President affect you and your children. We Kennedy and continuing through have all been entrusted with the President Clinton,” she explained. future of this country, and under- “The presidential proclamations standing how the political world written during this presidency will works can inform our role as someday join these volumes as responsible citizens.” part of the papers of President After graduating from George W. Bush. Seeing that Hillsdale, Freeman moved to cabinet reminds me of what drew Ireland to attend Trinity College me to politics originally. We’re told in Dublin, where she earned a we should make a difference, and master of philosophy degree in sometimes it’s difficult to see how medieval language, literature and the actions of our daily lives could culture. She received a Rotary ever have an impact on the future. Ambassadorial Scholarship that But in politics, you can see history financed her entire education playing out.” there and also provided her with History plays out on a daily a mentor to expose her to the basis in the White House, where Irish culture. She met several Freeman writes in “real-world influential people in Irish politics, time. My experience at Hillsdale including the Taoiseach (prime prepared me to write under minister) of Ireland. pressure, but more importantly, Currently, Freeman is to think under pressure,” she pursuing a master’s degree in liberal studies, arts and culture at Skyla Freeman addressed continued. “It is vital to have a current students at the good educational foundation. Georgetown university, “simply English Career Night last fall. Literature, history, philosophy—all because it interests me,” she said. of Hillsdale’s core curriculum plays “As a history major, art and culture combines her interests in English, a role in my daily work, far more is a perfect fit. It’s not just ‘art’ history and civics while working than I ever expected it would.” history, but human history, with all in the very heart of American poli- As a Hillsdale student, its triumphs and failures.” tics—the White House. Since last Freeman studied English and All that writing in her upper- spring, she has worked as a presi- history, earning departmental level English and history courses dential writer in the Department of honors in the latter, and saw at Hillsdale prepared Freeman Presidential Correspondence in the “history playing out” as a volun- well for the work she encountered Executive Office of the President. teer in the 2000 Bush-Cheney in graduate school and in her job. “It’s an incredible place to campaign. During the summers of “When I started grad school, I was work,” Freeman said of the White 2000 and 2001, she interned in the one of the few people who had House. As a presidential writer, Washington office of Congressman written and researched exten- Freeman writes presidential procla- Robert B. Aderholt from her home sively,” she said. “Looking back, mations and messages, trip letters state of Alabama, an experience I’m so impressed with the amount and general correspondence she considers invaluable even for Continued on page 27. 24 chargerSPORTS

Workin’ on the Chain Gang Longtime Chain Gang Receives Charger Award

iT TAkes many people to make played football during a football game happen—the play- their school days ers, the coaches, the referees, the and also coached announcer and the cheers of the games locally. Coon fans. But it also takes the diligent was inducted into work of a group of people on the the Hillsdale Athletic sidelines who move and place the Hall of Fame in 2002 down markers during play—the for his participation chain gang. Their efforts, done on the teams that quietly and without fanfare, assist comprised Hillsdale’s everyone else involved in the game. record-making 1954- At the final home game of the 2005 1957 unbeaten streak. Arvid Erholtz, Larry Graening, Bill Barron and Ron Coon pose Charger football season, Hillsdale Erholtz is married with their Charger Award plaques. honored its own longtime chain to 1963 alumna and gang with the coveted Charger Woman Commissioner Hillsdale College as much or more Award, the Athletic Department’s Connie Copp Erholtz, and Graening than any of our other football- highest honor bestowed on indivi- worked with Coon in the Hillsdale related activities,” Coon said. “We duals who have demonstrated out- Community Schools. tried to do a professional and standing support and spirit toward Today, a new chain gang has impartial job these many years, but advancing Hillsdale athletics. taken over on the sidelines of in our hearts we were hoping for a For over 25 years, the chain Muddy Waters Field as the quartet Hillsdale victory. We are very proud gang of Ron Coon, ’61, Bill Barron, has “retired” from their many years and honored to be considered ’61, Arvid Erholtz and Larry of service. members of the Charger family.” Graening worked the sidelines at “I can honestly say we have Hillsdale home games. All four men enjoyed our sideline work with  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95

Men’s Basketball vs. Cincinnati Men’s Basketball Plays Division I Exhibition Game The sChedule listed it as Chargers made a very respectable “just” an exhibition game. But for showing, losing to the Bearcats 99- the coaches and players on the 71 at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati. Hillsdale College men’s basketball The Chargers trailed 49-40 Senior team, as well as an enthusiastic in an energetic first half that saw guard crowd of alumni supporters, the the team keep up very well with Cory Coe November 3, 2005, exhibition a Cincinnati team adjusting to life contributed contest against the university of after longtime coach Bob Huggins. 17 points Cincinnati was much more. Hillsdale led for a small por- to the Playing an elite Division I tion of the first half, and by as Chargers’ score. program on its home floor, the Continued on page 27. 25 Mystery Photo responses:

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As AnOTher winter gradu- ally transitions into spring, our thoughts naturally turn to the pros- pect of spring break and upcoming warm weather retreats and vaca- tions. Spring and summer breaks are also a time for Hillsdale’s faculty to get refreshed and recharged, as well as to do some planning for the next school year. In this mystery photo, faculty members appear to be enjoying a retreat. We would love to know who these professors are, the approximate year this photo was taken, and any information about the Lakeside Beach and Hotel, such as its loca- tion. Please send a note in the enclosed business reply envelope, e-mail [email protected] or fax to (517) 607-2658. PHOTOS PROVIDED COuRTESY OF THE HILLSDALE COLLEGE ARCHIVES COLLEGE OF THE HILLSDALE COuRTESY PROVIDED PHOTOS

JusT As we suspected, the mystery photo in the fall issue of Hillsdale Maga- zine depicts members of the Psychology Department, specifically the Psi Chi national psychology honorary in 1978. In the front row are Donna Arsenault, ’79 (kneeling); Darcie Salmon, ’79 (seated); and Dr. Fenimore Johnson. Standing in the back, left to right, are Cindy Truex, ’79; Dr. Jon Kayne; Cindy Milbrodt, ’79; Karen Collins, ’80; and John Lydle, ’80. According to Darcie Salmon, who quipped that he was probably “the only hippie on campus from 1977 to 1979,” the students and professors were testing for standard deviations in order to derive Pierson Rs.

 Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 2626 Freeman continued from page 24. During fall break, Freeman and served on the board of the Wash- of reading and writing Hillsdale Executive Assistant to the Deputy ington, D.C., Alumni Club for the required.” She encourages other Assistant to the President for past two years, organizing activi- Hillsdale students to immerse Homeland Security Jobi Parrish, ties for alumni and students. She themselves in those upper-level ’93, hosted ten Hillsdale students knows that the bond between courses and seek out the guid- who traveled to Washington for Hillsdale alumni and current ance of Hillsdale professors, “the two days of networking and job students can be a powerful real jewels of the school.” shadowing. They led a tour of the force and just as influential as an Recently, Freeman has enjoyed White House and answered ques- impressive resume. “I really don’t opportunities to share her expe- tions about living and working in believe I would be where I am riences with current Hillsdale the nation’s capital. today if it hadn’t been for other students. She, along with three Freeman considers the strong Hillsdale alumni who opened other alumni, addressed students alumni presence in Washington, doors and gave me a chance to on the vast career possibilities D.C., a “tremendous benefit to prove myself.” that an English major holds at the living in this town,” and enjoys English Career Night, sponsored the friendship and support of  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 by the Career Planning Office. her fellow Hillsdaleans. She has

The Millers continued from page 22. man earned a master’s degree in Christian life for those who know The Next Step, a support group psychology, got married and had little about it.” “I have a better un- that meets every Friday night at a family, and now works as a Chris- derstanding of how God changes their church for fellowship, prayer tian counselor. lives and have had the joy of and Bible study. “I’ve seen how important it is watching it happen,” added Carol. Because many inmates leave for former inmates to have con- While they joke that they are prison with little more than a few stant fellowship with God and oth- busier in retirement than when dollars and the clothes on their er Christians,” Carol said. “They are they were working, the Millers backs and nowhere to go, the much less likely to return to prison continue their prison ministry Millers have taken another step if they have been involved in Bible with joy and zeal, continuing to in the rehabilitation process by study and Christian programs.” remember Jesus’s mandate to opening their home to former Fred and Carol Miller have “feed my sheep.” “One former inmates. “That’s been a big learning grown in their own Christian walk inmate told me that I had been experience,” Carol said. “We really as they boldly proclaim Christ to like Jesus in the flesh to her,” learned to understand the mindset the incarcerated. “This ministry Carol recalled. “That’s the highest of alcoholics and drug users.” But has given me more of a servant at- compliment I could be given.” many of the inmates who lived titude—to be ready and willing to with them have gone on to lead help people when needed,” said  Monica VanDerWeide, ’95 productive lives free of crime. One Fred. “It’s a chance to model the

Howell continued from page 23. himself as a candidate in the next Cincinnati continued from page 25. the regional and state SAT scores presidential election. many as four points (30-26) after by a good solid amount,” Howell For now, Howell and his a free throw made by junior Jason said, “and all our kids go to wife of 23 years, Christine, await Weaver. But the Bearcats struck college. That makes the whole the day when their three chil- back with a 19-8 run that turned thing worthwhile.” dren—Brady, 19; Ian, 17; and Suzie, the four-point deficit into a seven- With his son graduating 15—graduate from college, maybe point lead just five minutes later. next year, Howell has been even Hillsdale. Howell, after all, Cincinnati used the momentum actively searching for new board knows what a Hillsdale education and scored the first six points of the members to take the Common- has to offer. second half to build a 16-point lead, wealth Academy to the next “My experiences there, from never looking back from there. level. He also hopes a Hillsdale my teachers, the CCA program, Charger sophomore Tim College graduate will teach at the my internship in Washington Homan led Hillsdale with 18 points, academy sometime soon. and just the confidence I gained while senior guard Cory Coe added Meanwhile, Howell looks from those opportunities really 17. Coe was 4-for-8 from three- forward to the international expo- equipped me to do what I do point land, and the team made 11 sure of his real estate activities today, to pursue challenges shots from downtown in the game. through Jones Lang LaSalle. There without fear of failure,” he said. Redshirt freshman Tony might even be a return to poli- Gugino led the team with nine tics; Mark Warner, the outgoing  Jeremy Young, ’04 rebounds, while Weaver delivered governor of Virginia and a good 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting. friend of Howell, may position  Brad Monastiere 27 AN EXCITING NEW RETIREMENT OPTION

Independence GroveAT HILLSDALE COLLEGE AA RetirementRetirement CommunityCommunity thatthat ValuesValues Intelligence,Intelligence, IntegrityIntegrity andand IndependenceIndependence

From the vantage point of its rolling hills, Independence Grove will provide a spectacular view of the Central Hall clock tower, a symbol of the College’s fierce independence. The property – which fully covers 180 acres – is conveniently located adjacent to our campus.

Hillsdale College is proud to announce that it is now accepting $1,000 priority reservations for its affiliated retirement community, Independence Grove at Hillsdale College. By making a fully refund- able deposit, you will receive a priority number that will give you your first choice of cottage or apartment at this unique community once the floor plans and building locations are finalized. As a priority depositor, you will also be able to lock in the lowest prices! When completed, this continuing care community will offer 165 independent spacious cottages and apartments, 50 assisted living suites with 25 dedicated to the care of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias – a full continuum of care.

Not only will residents of Independence Grove at Hillsdale College enjoy country club-style services and amenities, they also will have the opportunity to retire with like-minded people who share the same ideas and a desire to be socially active and intellectually stimulated.

THE CLUBHOUSE WILL INCLUDE: THE MONTHLY SERVICE ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL COLLEGE ➤ Gourmet restaurants FEE INCLUDES: AMENITIES WILL INCLUDE: ➤ Fitness center & day spa ➤ Flexible meal plan ➤ College music & theater productions ➤ Indoor pool ➤ Indoor & outdoor maintenance ➤ College libraries, archives & ➤ Walking paths & putting greens ➤ 24-hour security & response system computer network ➤ ➤ Performance center & theater ➤ Weekly housekeeping & linen service College pool, fitness center, tennis courts & indoor track ➤ Library & reading area ➤ Concierge, travel & valet services ➤ Slayton Arboretum & Children’s Garden ➤ Business center & computer lab ➤ Scheduled transportation ➤ Sage Center for the Arts ➤ Creative art center ➤ Courses specific to resident interests ➤ ➤ Cultural, spiritual & social programs NCAA Division II Sporting Events AND SO MUCH MORE! The response has been overwhelming. Find out why so many friends and alumni of Hillsdale College are making Independence Grove at Hillsdale College their retirement home. For more information, call 1-800-398-8193 or [email protected] observations

Making Hillsdale Your Home The Independence Grove Retirement Community

D uring my freshman year at and one that has brought us many seem to share a common thread— Hillsdale, I met my husband, Dan. gifts. To live in the community of a love for Hillsdale, its spirit of He was a junior and a “townie.” Hillsdale, wrapped in the arms of freedom and a strong desire to After I graduated, we married, Hillsdale College, residing among retire in a place where they can and I became a “townie” as well. people who share similar princi- share ideas and beliefs. We’ve had the opportunity to ples, where the exchange of ideas Residents of Independence move elsewhere, but decided that and opinions are respected and Grove will enjoy endless oppor- Hillsdale was the best place to a program for intergenerational tunities to hear world-renowned raise our daughter, Callie. She is in learning is developed, creates speakers, participate in fascinating eighth grade and attends Hillsdale an invaluable opportunity for roundtable discussions, listen to Academy, where she is receiving seniors. I am thrilled as an alumna vocal and instrumental concerts, an outstanding education. Over of Hillsdale College, and as a resi- and attend classes developed the years, we have remained dent of Hillsdale, to serve as the specifically to meet resident inter- involved with Hillsdale College Director of Marketing for Indepen- ests right on the campus of Inde- and have realized firsthand what a dence Grove at Hillsdale College. pendence Grove. In addition to wonderful experience it has been Independence Grove is a the on-site fitness club and pool, to reside in the town of our great continuing care retirement commu- alma mater. Not only has our nity that values intelligence, integ- Maribeth Blecha Watkins, ’82 family benefited from the cultural rity and independence. It’s about and educational opportunities living the life that you choose, • Director of Marketing for Independence that Hillsdale College extends enriching your retirement years Grove to the community, but we have to their fullest and furthering your • Board of Women Commissioners developed many deep and lasting educational interests; it’s about • E-mail: [email protected] friendships with other Hillsdale the security of knowing that you graduates, as well as faculty and are home once and for all. staff all working diligently to keep Many people have told our residents will find their lives Hillsdale College an extraordinary me that the years they spent in enriched by the cultural programs, institution of learning. college are among their most athletic facilities and sporting Several months ago, I was cherished memories. Living at events on our beautiful college offered a position to market Independence Grove is a way to campus. the retirement community that create a renewed spirit of campus Located only a half-mile from Hillsdale College is sponsoring, life while strengthening old friend- Hillsdale College, the walking Independence Grove at Hillsdale ships and building new ones. The paths at Independence Grove will College. Admittedly, I knew little residents of Independence Grove join those of Slayton Arboretum. about retirement communities at will hail from all over the country. I invite you to Hillsdale to learn the time, but I soon realized that Our depositors are a combination more about Independence Grove what I was really marketing was of alumni and people who have and to make my home of Hillsdale the lifestyle that my husband and followed and supported Hillsdale yours as well. I chose for ourselves 23 years ago College for many years. They all 29 Hillsdale Address service requested M a g a z i n e Volume 80 • Number 4 • Winter 2006 Hillsdale College 33 East College Street Hillsdale MI 49242

Please Join us at the 11th Annual Alumni Legacy Scholarship Golf Outing

M ark your calendar now Friday, June 9, 2006 Cattails Golf Club 57737 West 9 Mile Road, South Lyon, MI 48178 www.cattailsgolfclub.com

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