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March 2017 Class of 1962

President’s Message

We hope that you are all well and that as many of you as possible will be able to join us for our 55th Reunion. Go to our class web site (http://www.cma62.org) for the most current details. If you have yet to register, you can do so at http://www.culver.org/reunion2017. Note that pre-registration closes on April 30th.

In this issue of the newsletter, we have a recap of the most recent Mini-Reunion: Chicago/ Culver, we introduce a new feature where we provide some of your remembrances of staff and faculty, we are especially pleased to include an article by Craig Duchossois: A Trustee’s Thoughts, and we focus on our classmates from Troop B. As always, if there is anything you’d like to share with us or on which you’d like us to focus, we value and encourage hearing from you.

--JMD

Editors’ Comments on 55th Reunion & Jane & Dee

As we approach our 55th Class Reunion, 48 Classmates have indicated a strong inclination to attend and there are 3 maybes. It would be great to have 55 at 55th, so think about dropping by for at least a part of the get together. The Committee has been hard at work planning a full long weekend of activities for both classmates and spouses. For those who have been away for any number of years, you will find the Academy quite different and, yet, the same. If life is four seasons, I think most of us are starting to experience winter. Too many of our class will not enjoy the opportunity to reconnect because of health. Also, we will not be able to reconnect with those who have passed. The odds of seeing old friends and catch up on life is becoming slimmer. Think about the men and women that were part of your life in the formative years. Over the past five years, many have told me: “I really didn’t like Culver that much.” Maybe not, but the classmates were pretty great people.

Over the past 5 years we tried to cover each of the units; however we have failed to address our coed contingency. Greg Gazda wrote pieces on Dee and Jane, while acting as newsletter editor, so we thought it would be different to have the ladies provide insight into their experience as the Thalia Menninger to a raft of Dobie Gillis cadets. The Academy allowed faculty daughters to attend class starting in 1957. Dee started in 1958 and Jane in 1959. Jane Benson grew up at Culver, the daughter of the Dean of the Academy, Ernest B. Benson. She knew the faculty members and their children. Jane spend her freshman (fourth class) year at Northfield School for Girls, before completing school at Culver. On the other hand, Dee Gleason grew up in Indianapolis and moved to Culver in 1956, when her father, Ronald J. Gleason, joined the English Department faculty. Dee professes to have been shy, and the move from a large urban city to Culver was a major change. She spent her 8th grade year in the Culver Community School system. She did not know many of the faculty or their children. While they were able to participate in pretty much the full gambit of academia, their experience was devoid of the athletic opportunities that we all enjoyed. Also, because they were the first females that PAGE 2

the administration had to confront and it was the late 50s/ early 60s, their social life, despite the best efforts of a few, was sorely lacking. Jane felt like she was “on view” and awkward in class, probably a factor of coming from an all girls school and our age at the time. While the school had almost one hundred years to figure out how to maintain order and educate male students, the introduction of coeds was a challenge. Both Dee and Jane commented on the strict code of conduct that they were to observe. The lack of facilities for women was an issue that took time to resolve. Both commented that the Theater Program under the guidance of Bill Martin and his wife was a blessing, since it not only provided an exciting experience, it also gave the coeds a more natural opportunity to socialize with the cadets.

In 2016, the Coeds of all classes held a reunion at the Academy. This gathering focused the unique experience our ladies had on opening the Academy to women, even prior to West Point. I wish I not been so shy back then, which prevented me from knowing these Ladies better. In any event, I think that Dee and Jane’s thoughts on life at Culver will provide a new slant on your view of our ladies.

We welcome emails, calls or letters of concern, observation or critique. Please contact us at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

Louis A. Desenberg/ R. Bradley Laycock/ Dan Baker Newsletter Editors

The Great Chicago-Culver Mini Reunion July 13-17, 2016

From the inspiration of Craig Duchossois and the perspiration of Bob Sindelar sprang forth the Great Chicago-Culver Mini Reunion. It consisted of a magnificent day at the horse races near Chicago followed by a gorgeous weekend on Lake Maxinkuckee. For the full details (and far more pictures) follow the link from the Home Page of our class web site: http://www.cma62.org. Below is a synopsis of the activities and pictures from the web page.

The Mini began with classmates gathering in suburban Chicago at the Marriott Schumburg hotel on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2016. The next day, Craig and Janet Duchossois invited us all for a Day at the Races at the Arlington International Raceway. The weather and view from our set of suites were spectacular.

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We had a total of 24 attendees (13 classmates plus 11 significant others). Here are most (but not all) of us standing trackside after the race named in our honor.

Trackside for the "Culver Mini Reunion" Race (L to R): Phil & Carol Wright, Howie Bridges, Cheryl & Mike Ryan, Vicki & Neil Crist, Rocky & Twink Wayburn, Betsy Davis, Linda Dewey, John Davis, Raymond Dewey, Tom & Cathy Westbrook, Bob Sindelar

In the course of the afternoon at the track, we had the opportunity to meet and talk with Craig’s father, Richard “Dick” Duchossois … a most fascinating gentleman.

As if we really needed more food after the fantastic spread at the track, Bob Sindelar arranged a superb family-style, price-fixed dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy.

Following the drive down from Chicago on Friday and getting settled in our respective lodgings, we gathered at the lake house of one of Craig's daughters (Ashley Joyce) for some welcoming libations.

The Joyce Lake House PAGE 4

Then around 5 PM, we loaded into a pair pontoon boats for a leisurely tour of the lake while noshing on delicious appetizers and refreshing drinks.

On our way to a catered dinner under a tent behind the carriage house of the Joyce lake house, all 32 of us (19 classmates plus 13 significant others) gathered for a group photo:

Standing: Bob Osborn, Jay & Mona Owen, Cheryl & Mike Ryan, Linda & Raymond Dewey, Nannie Sue & Bob Sindelar, Lou and Cathy Desenberg, Howard Bridges, Penn & Margarida Williamson, Neil & Vicki Crist, Rocky & Twink Wayburn, Bill Hall, and Tricia Fox Eisenberg Sitting: Doug, Neumann, Rene Murai, Janet & Craig Duchossois, Bob Hartman, John & Betsy Davis, Phil & Carol Wright, Buzz Eisenberg

We had several special guests with us at the dinner. First and foremost, we were delighted to have Bob Hartman, Culver Historian and Honorary Member of the Class of '62, join us.

Mike Ryan, Bob Hartman, Buzz Eisenberg

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In addition, we invited three of the Academy staff with whom your Reunion Committee works most frequently (and without whom your Committee could never accomplish what it does): CAPT Mike Neller (Commandant of Cadets and the coordinator for events supported by our class's Student Enrichment Fund) and his wife Jeni; Alan Loehr (Director of Alumni Relations) and his wife Wendy; and Jeff Anderson (our liaison to the Culver Fund) and his wife Ashley.

After dinner, we all crossed the road to the Joyce's lake house to watch the Ann M. Smitson Moonlight Serenade featur- ing the Culver Naval Band playing on board the 3-masted square rigger R. H. Ledbetter (the 1984 replacement for the O.W. Fowler from our days at Culver). [Weather permitting, our class will be cruising on the Ledbetter on Thursday evening of our 55th Reunion.]

On Saturday, everyone was basically on their own for the morning and after- The R.H. Ledbetter noon.

In the morning, Rocky Wayburn organized a threesome to explore the aeromechanical properties of dimpled spheroids (a/k/a "golf") at the Mystic Hills course. Joining him were Howie Bridges and Lou Desenberg. (Unfortunately, the only quote offered to describe the event was "The memory was it was not memorable!" from Rocky. No pictures.)

Some people went trap shooting. (There were rumors that the Culver Fund benefited significant- ly from some wagering between two of the shooters.)

A few couples visited the photography exhibition of photos by Eudora Welty, Alfred Eisenstaedt, and Ansel Adams in what we knew as the Eppley Hall of Science (now the Crisp Visual Arts Center). Taken from the archives of the Culver Art Collection, this exhibition included photographs by Alfred Eisenstaedt created for the 1939 article on Culver Military Academy for Life Magazine.

Some people watched the 33rd Annual Culver Lakefest Parade. The Parade started at the downtown shopping district and ended at the Original Root Beer Stand. Several Culver Summer Schools & Camps units participated.

Others visited the Robert C. Vaughn Stables & Jud Little Riding Hall and the new White DeVries Rowing Center.

Following some socializing back at the Joyce lake house in the late afternoon, we all piled into buses or cars and headed over to the James A. Henderson Parade Field to view the Garrison Parade. Sure, we had all been in parades (or even watched one or two as malingers on Sick Call), but the Summer Camps have a total of about 1400 campers from 38 states and 37 countries participating, compared to the relatively puny 800 or so cadets during our days at the Academy. In short, summertime Garrison Parades are REALLY impressive! PAGE 6

Back at the Joyce lake house, we again gathered under the tent for yet another fantastic catered dinner. Following dinner, it was back across the road to gather around the fire pit and watch the Culver Lakefest Fireworks over Lake Maxinkuckee.

To close out our magnificent Mini Reunion on Sunday, most of us gathered at Café Max in downtown Culver for a "farewell" breakfast.

So with our bellies over-filled with great food and our minds stuffed with great memories, we all headed out of Culver, back to our respective homesteads … greatly anticipating returning to Culver for out 55th Reunion.

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A TRUSTEE’S THOUGHTS by Craig Duchossois

Participating on the Board of Trustees of a quality not-for-profit is an extraordinary honor, cou- pled with significant fiduciary responsibilities. Culver Educational Foundation Trustees are tasked with providing academic preparation of the highest order while preparing our students for responsible citizenship through emphasis on mind, body and soul, while ensuring the Acade- mies financial wellbeing.

The single most important responsibility of our board is selecting the right Head of Schools. In addition, Trustees approve Academy strategies, ensure quality staffing and monitor perfor- mance toward short and long-term objectives.

Over the years, your Board of Trustees, while wonderfully well intended, hasn’t always made the right choice. We have experienced our fair share of setbacks. We learned much and eight- een years ago recruited John and Pam Buxton. This insightful husband and wife team “knocked the cover off the ball”. Under their leadership, complemented by outstanding faculty and staff, the Academy was put back on track. Culver Academies is now recognized as a top ten secondary private schools in the country . . . by almost any metric.

Independent of our rankings, John, Pam and faculty embedded in the Academy dedication to servant leadership, intellectual curiosity and academic excellence. Culver has a reputation for building the whole person. Culver is well respected not only by its peers, but by the leading uni- versities in the country as well.

As a Trustee, I am often asked what separates Culver Academies from its competitors, especial- ly our east coast competition. The answer is simple – the Ivy’s traditionally concentrate on indi- vidual performance; Culver concentrates on building dedication to team and community perfor- mance. Culver graduates understand “servant leadership”.

Trustee responsibilities include serving as advisor to the Head of Schools, faculty and staff through the following committee assignments:

Academic Affairs Development Finance and Investment Student Life Advancement Budget, Audit and Human Resources Buildings, Equipment and Grounds Horsemanship Heritage and Memorials

To protect the financial wellbeing of the Academy and to allow us to grow our competitive edge, the Development Committee has an enormous responsibility to raise funds, as does the Invest- ment Committee to wisely invest these monies. Forty years ago, our endowment was approxi- mately $17M. Today, it stands in excess of $400M, a testament that Culver touched the lives of many.

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The 20 Precollege Institutions Reporting the Most The 20 Precollege Institutions Reporting the Largest Alumni Support, 2016 Endowments, 2016

INSTITUTION TOTAL DOLLARS 1 Foxcroft School (VA) $24,392,423.00 INSTITUTION TOTAL DOLLARS

2 Culver Educational Foundation (IN) $22,517,834.00 1 (NH) $ 1,124,195,068 3 (NJ) $17,158,334.00 2 (MA) $ 973,000,000 4 Phillips Academy (MA) $16,414,159.00 3 St. Paul's School (NH) $ 549,281,305 5 Mercersburg Academy (PA) $10,325,139.00 4 (MA) $ 502,735,600 6 Phillips Exeter Academy (NH) $8,942,214.00 5 (CT) $ 404,966,091 7 Punahou School (HI) $8,597,539.00 6 Culver Educational Foundation (IN) $ 387,000,000 8 St. Paul's School (NH) $8,308,185.00 7 Lawrenceville School (NJ) $ 372,700,000 9 Kinkaid School (TX) $7,642,430.00 8 (CT) $ 343,101,419 10 Deerfield Academy (MA) $7,615,822.00 9 (MA) $ 320,150,377 Northfield Mount Hermon School 10 Peddie School (NJ) $ 297,379,817 11 (MA) $6,871,969.00

12 (CT) $6,837,202.00 11 Woodberry Forest School (VA) $ 291,839,000 12 (MA) $ 256,000,000 13 (CT) $6,764,235.00 13 Mercersburg Academy (PA) $ 244,545,902 14 Thacher School (CA) $6,671,241.00 14 Taft School (CT) $ 223,883,572 15 Woodberry Forest School (VA) $6,647,527.00 15 Punahou School (HI) $ 221,100,000 16 Pingry School (NJ) $6,329,469.00 16 Episcopal High School (VA) $ 211,015,000 17 Milton Academy (MA) $6,074,963.00 17 Lakeside School (WA) $ 193,521,554 18 St. George's School (RI) $5,777,437.00 18 St. Andrew's School (DE) $ 178,427,000 19 Hotchkiss School (CT) $5,378,821.00 19 Loomis Chaffee School (CT) $ 171,200,000 20 Episcopal High School (VA) $5,325,883.00 20 St. Mark's School (MA) $ 141,820,600

Under the leadership of the Trusteeship Committee, the Board seeks to increase diversity and reduce our average age (currently at 65) by recruiting talented, energetic trustees willing to roll up their sleeves and continue our never-ending path to excellence. We are always looking for a few good men and women. Please don’t hesitate to send me your recommendations.

In closing, a personal perspective. I have received more and learned more from faculty, students and parents than I have given . . . for which I am very grateful. To be part of an institution transforming young adults to be global leaders of tomorrow is a priceless gift.

Although John and Pam Buxton built a foundation of embedded values and global recognition there is still much to do. We have invited Jim Power, who joined the Academy last July as Head of Schools, to attend dinner with us at our 55th Reunion on May 19. Come see for yourself. Jim and Mary are outstanding academic leaders with all the values we hold in esteem. Their impact on Culver will be equally exciting. I am confident you’ll be impressed and very proud of what has been accomplished since 1962.

Hope to see you all this May.

Dutch

PS – If you haven’t had an opportunity, please visit Culver’s webpage: www.culver.org. PAGE 9

CEF BOARD FACTS

The Culver Educational Foundation (the “Foundation”) was chartered in 1933 under Indiana’s Foundation and Holding Company Act. Its creation followed the issuance of the Culver Covenant in 1932 in which members of the Culver Family gave their ownership of Culver Military Academy to the Foundation to establish the Academy as a not-for-profit educational institution.

The Board of Trustees has a minimum of three (3) trustees and a maximum of forty (40) trustees. Currently we have 36, including Head of Schools, Jim Power.

Excluding Dr. Power, the board has 28 men, 7 women.

Decades represented 1940s through the 1990s. Specific breakdown looks like this: 1940s – 2; 1950s – 5; 1960’s – 10; 1970s – 13; 1980s – 3; 1990s – 2.

Average age of the board is 65.

The President of The Culver Legion, The President of the Culver Summer Schools Alumni Association, and the two co-chairs of the Parents Association are trustees concurrent with their terms leading their respective organizations.

One attribute of the Culver Board that is different than most boards from schools of our stature is that 92% of the trustees are graduates. Only three trustees have never attended the summer or winter programs.

Each trustee may serve for three (3) years. They can be “re-upped” for another three year term. Those six years may be extended if a trustee becomes an officer or committee chair. Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held in October, February, May, and July. Chairman of the Board is Miles White, Class of ’73, Chairman and CEO of Abbott (formerly Abbott Labs). He has been chairman since 2011, succeeding Jim Henderson ’52. The CEF Board was chaired by a member of the Culver family from the school’s inception until 2000, when Jim Henderson succeeded E.R. “Bill” Culver, III ’38.

The Board exercises its authority and its responsibilities in the following ways: Electing the Head of Schools and approving other senior officers of the Administration, as recommended by the Head of Schools;

Making major policy, financial and operational decisions, based upon the analyses and recommendations of the Head of Schools and the Administration;

Keeping itself informed regarding the life and operations of Culver; and

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Faculty and Staff Remembrances

Dan Baker, our new co-editor, will be contributing articles about faculty and staff members we may remember and is asking for our input. “At CMA we each undoubtedly had a character or two or a role model who made a lasting impression on us. I am making a request that members of the Class of 62 contribute to the newsletter by sharing their recollections of faculty and staff members or even others cadets/co-eds who were significant to them during their years at Culver. This kind of information was surprising and sometimes unexpected when we shared it at dinner during the Chattanooga mini and might evolve into some interesting conversations during the 55th. Please submit at least a paragraph or two, if possible, and avoid simple statements like, “They named the Whitney-burger” after him or “She was the most no-nonsense nurse I ever met.” However, if you want to submit one-liners, we may, at a later date, see who can remember that individual. It might be interesting to see that a Mary Baker at the Shack or another staff member made quite an impression as did some of our teachers or coaches as could be expected. Send to [email protected].”

Col. Martin Uebel: From Ed Roessler: “I remember Col. Martin Uebel well. He was an excellent teacher; really, much more. He served in WWII, initially in artillery assigned to an armored unit. He was wounded twice. I believe after his second wound the Army found out he was fluent in German and assigned him to intelligence. He echoed more than once what the current Sec. Def. has said, "He could get all the information he needed with a pack of cigarettes." Col. Uebel taught German and Ethics with a subtle effective hand. We read Albert Schweitzer's "Material and Ethical Progress" and "All Quiet on the Western Front" with a purpose I understood much later in life. Col. Uebel was a gentle man with a quick dry humor. I miss him.

Arthur “Art” Hughes: From Andy Malcolm: On a weekday afternoon in 1962 Mr. Hughes excitedly led his Honors English class members to believe they discovered for themselves the inner workings of a specific passage from 'Ethan Frome.' Form=Content. I remember a brilliant light switching on that writing wasn't simply putting words to paper. They could be precisely chosen and carefully arranged by a writer in different ways for different effects. English Empowerment.

Ten years later I was a correspondent for the NY Times in the Chicago Bureau writing a feature article. I used that same technique. And miracle of miracles it survived newspaper editing to publication.

I thought about sending the article to Mr. Hughes, who was a god to me. But decided the writing attempt of a long-departed earthling pupil might not matter much in the scheme of things. Several days later I sent the clipping anyway.

Mr. Hughes replied in sheer delight. To think that a student would remember a specific lesson a decade later was impressive, he wrote. To think the student would use the lesson in his life work was amazing. And to think the student would then share that use touched that teacher's heart.

Two weeks later Mr. Hughes' heart stopped.

Even in passing Mr. Hughes taught me an invaluable life lesson about words: Never leave anything unsaid with those you love. So, years later when my parents passed separately, they knew everything I felt about all they did for me. I miss them, of course -- and him. But live in real peace and comfort knowing I used the right words when they could matter. PAGE 11

Troop B Class of 1962

Troop B, Class of 1962, consisted of 24 troopers at one time or another. As 5 of those individuals did not finish, 19 troopers crossed through the Iron Gate. And, of those 19 we have lost only 2 to death. All references to "Roll Call" and “online Roll Call” are to the online version accessible from the banner on our class web site: http://www.cma62.org . Troop B—Taps

Robert Lewis Coffey: Bob died November 17, 1966. I regret that I was unable to find any post-Culver information.

David Hewitt Vickery: Dave died on March 1, 2007 in Lebanon, Indiana at the age of 62. He graduated from Milton College with a BBA degree and worked in hotel management, until Multiple Sclerosis forced his early retirement several years before his death. He was survived by his step-mother Lucy Vickery, and several, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. In his entry in the online Roll Call, there is a wonderful remembrance by John Davis, at once humorous and moving.

Troop B—Profiles

Otto Franklin Corum, Jr.: Frank’s response was the first one I received to email and snail mail contacts. He has spent his entire life (to date!) in Madisonville, Kentucky, and still attends the church, First Christian Church, to which he “committed” on Palm Sunday, 1953. After graduation from Culver, Frank went to Vanderbilt on a football scholarship and graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. He then served in the 100th Division, U. S. Army Reserves until 1972. He reported: “My working career has been: Corum and Company, Inc. (earth moving and surface coal mining), Associated Engineers, Inc. (consulting engineering), Corum & Edwards, Inc. (asphalt paving), Brown Badgett, Inc. (surface coal mining), Center Coal Company (surface coal mining), Comy Company (coal handling and river loading), and Madisonville Concrete Co. (ready mix concrete). I have served as director of three banks and the Farmers Home Administration. I have served as a director of Madisonville Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, Discover Downtown, and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association. I have been a member of the Madisonville Community Improvement Foundation, Audubon Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission, and the Hopkins County Solid Waste Advisory Board. Since retirement in August 2011, I have spent my time as a yard boy and by shaking family tree to see what might fall out.” (You all may be wondering, as I am, “Frank, what do you do in your spare time!”) He was at our 50th Reunion. Frank is married to Janet, and together they have a son, Otto III. He survived an encounter with Type B, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2010 and 2011. As of February 9, 2017, Frank outlived both of his parents and realizes that he has made it to “that stage of my life when I know that I will die old, and there is a certain amount of satisfaction in that.” Amen and Amen, Frank! PAGE 12

Stephen J. Cuthbert: I did not hear from Steve, but from the online Roll Call and elsewhere I found the following: Steve came to Culver from Park Tudor School in Indianapolis, IN. He currently lives in Indianapolis. After graduation Steve went to Vanderbilt University for 2 years (I presume he bumped into Frank Corum from time to time!) where he studied Spanish Language and Literature. He then transferred to the University of the Americas, Mexico City, where he roomed with Mark Wilson (see below), and, in 1967, received a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Iberian Studies. He followed that up, in 1971, with a JD from the University of Louisville, and was admitted to the Bar in Indiana in 1971 and in Arizona in 1981. His specialties are listed at Criminal Trial, Appellate, and Aviation Law. Under work experience he listed Carmel County Schools; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Transportation Specialist; Adjunct Professor Aviation Contract Law. He is also a certified flight instructor - Instrument (CFII). Steve is married to Kathleen A. Cuthbert. They have 5 children and 3 grandchildren.

William J. Fohey: I did not hear from Bill, but have information from the online Roll Call and the class website. Following graduation from Culver, Bill attended Michigan State University. He then was in the U.S. Army (Artillery) as a Spec 4. He served in Viet Nam from 1969-1971. Bill has joined the ranks of the retired, and lives in Fenton, Michigan. He is married to Stephanie; they have 2 sons. Bill and Stephanie were at the 50th and attended the Mini-Reunions in Chicago in 2010 and Brighton, Michigan in 2011.

Michael L. Gambel: I did not have an email address for Mike, and did not get a response to a letter dispatched the old-fashioned way. I was unable to determine where Mike did his undergraduate work, but he graduated from Universidad LaSalle School of Medicine. He is a Primary Care Physician, Board Certified in Family Medicine, with a sub-specialty in Addiction Medicine. A member of the Michigan State Medical Society since 1980, he has been affiliated with My Family Doctor, in Southgate, Michigan for 21 years and is Medical Director. Mike was also active for a decade, 2000-2010, as an adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America. Mike lives in Grosse Ile, Michigan and is married to Cristina.

Harry G. Goodheart III: I did not hear from Bud, but the online Roll Call information, supplemented by a little research, left me anxious to drive down to Tryon, North Carolina to drop in at his current avocation. Following graduation Bud went to Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, where he earned his BA in English. An article I found indicated that he was an admirer of Carl Jung and studied painting with Ray Prohaska. Bud later graduated from The University of Missouri School of Law where he received his JD in 1973. His military service is listed, without dates, as the U.S. Air Force. The same article indicated that he took lots of black and white pictures during his year while in Viet Nam. I presume his military service came between his undergraduate and graduate years. Bud’s legal practice was in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He had a trial law practice for twenty years before deciding to become a mediator and to trade confrontation for peaceful resolution of disputes. I don’t know anything the location of his practice in early years, but the PAGE 13

American College of Civil Trial Mediators lists him as a Mediator & Negotiation Consultant, practicing in Tryon, North Carolina where it appears he settled approximately 20 years ago. At some point, I think around 2005, Bud purchased Tryon Fine Books. In an article from, I believe, August 27, 2015 in the Tyron Daily Bulletin, Bud indicated his mission was “Providing delight to adventurous browsers, discerning readers, and collectors of fine books.” The opening of the article made me want to jump in the car and drive to Tryon: “Imagine yourself sitting at a dark oak pub table from England, not in expectation of a pint of IPA, but in anticipation of seeing, and maybe holding, treasure. Harry Goodheart stands on the other side, facing you, backed by a filled bookcase that almost hides three windows. His face is framed by neatly trimmed gray hair and matching beard and shows the lines of experience of one who can look back over a legal career of more than forty years. In the eyes and smile, however, you see the enthusiasm of a boy on an adventure.” I’d love to share more—but space prohibits.

William R. Hall, Jr.: Regrettably, I did not get a response to emails and a letter. I was not able to find much of anything via Facebook, LinkedIn, or from the web. Bill came to Culver from Peoria, Illinois. After Culver, Bill went to Oklahoma State University, where he earned a BS Degree. He currently resides in Austin, Texas where he has been active in Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Investment. I was happy to see that Bill attended the Culver part of the recent Chicago/Culver mini.

R. Bradley Laycock, Jr.: Before coming to Culver as a Second Classman, Brad attended the Summer Naval School, and the following summer was in the Summer Troop. After graduation Brad went to Dartmouth College where he earned his A.B. in 1966. He then went to Bowling Green State University where he received an M.B.A. in 1968. During college and grad school summers he had worked for The Cleveland Trust Company and joined the bank in 1968. He specialized in Commercial Lending and rose to Vice President. He then moved to Upstate New York where over the next 15 years he worked for Lincoln First, Chemical, and Marine Midland Banks. He then spent several years as a consultant, contracting with a Syracuse firm, that consulted to businesses and banks. In 1983 he began to feel called to ministry and finally answered the call in 1993. As a United Methodist, he pastored a church and attended seminary at the same time. He earned his M.Div. in 1996. His wife, Letitia L. (Tish) Smith, also a pastor was called to Louisiana, and they served there for about two years before they felt called to the Episcopal Church, and after another year in seminary, they were ordained Deacons and the Priests Philadelphia in 1999. Letitia developed fibromyalgia and had to retire early, while Brad ultimately went into Interim Ministry, a specialty his brother, John, Troop A, ’63 had pursued. That took him to Maryland and Roanoke, Virginia where he retired in 2011. He continues in Interim Ministry on a part-time basis, currently serving a church in Forest (Lynchburg area), Virginia. Brad has two sons by his first marriage. He attended the 50th Reunion and several Mini-Reunions. He rode his Can-Am Spyder motorcycle to the Chattanooga mini. PAGE 14

Archibald C. Lineberger III: While I did not hear from Arch, I developed a bit more information than was available from online Roll Call. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BA in English and History. He the earned a BS in Textile Technology at North Carolina State University. Several years later, in 1979, he studied Business at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s Executive Program. In the early 1980s, Arch was VP & Treasurer of Rowan Cot- ton Mills, Inc. In 1986 he was a Founder of Woodlawn Mills, Inc. and was its President and Chairman from 1989 – 1994. In 1995 he established and incorpo- rated Incontrol Systems in Belmont, NC. He continues to operate that enterprise to date. (Ed. - Parts of his statement of his goals and experience are a little (read a lot) over my head.) “My goal and experience is in improving the efficiency of companies through automation and integration of manufacturing and management systems. Specialties: Magic Software, eDeveloper, UniPaaS, system analysis, manufacturing systems, inventory control, order processing, CRM and ERP in the textile and furniture industries.” Arch is married to Anne J. Lineberger and they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

Michael B. Ryan: After leaving Culver, Mike went to Southern Methodist University, where he earned a BBA majoring in Management. He then entered the United States Air Force where he was an Aircraft Commander. He commanded a KC-135 Stratotanker for the Strategic Air Command; In Viet Nam he commanded an AC-119K Stinger Gunship flying over 200 missions in Southeast Asia. He was also in the Test Flight section at Tinker Air Force Base. After leaving the service Mike was a commercial pilot for Eastern Airlines until they went out of business in 1990 and then for Kiwi Airlines and AirTran Airlines until he retired in 1994. He now pilots Citation Jets for Citation Air, White Plains, flying fractional owner corporate aircraft. Mike’s Culver reflection in the online Roll Call is worthy of repetition here: “My Dad graduated from Culver in 1921. I was destined to go there, like it or not! Culver was and is a life changing experience. I am the person I am today because of Culver and the values that were instilled from my experiences there. We are fortunate at Culver to have teachers who are interacting with us 24/7. Their influence and our regimented lifestyle provided us with a firm foundation for life after Culver. I will always be grateful to Chet Marshall and his influence in my life.” Mike is married to Cheryl A. Ryan. He has 6 children and step-children and 10 grandchildren. Mike and Cheryl attended our 50th Reunion, and a couple of the more recent Mini-Reunions.

Lee H. Schlesinger: Regrettably, I was unable to develop an information beyond the limited information available in the online Roll Call. Before coming to “Winter School” from New Orleans, Lee attended the Woodcraft Camp in 1957. After leaving Culver, Lee went to Tulane University where he earned a BA in 1966. He is retired, still lives in New Orleans, and is married to Valerie Schlesinger. PAGE 15

Eric P. Thomsen: Eric is among the lost. He came to Culver from Dolton, Illi- nois as a 5th Classman. The online Roll Call lists him as living in Cedar, Michigan, but the most recent listing from the Academy is in Parachute, Colorado. As I was unable to find anything on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Google, if you have any information, it would be wonderful to reestablish contact.

Gates J. (Rocky) Wayburn, Jr.: After Culver, Rocky went to Princeton (roomed with Tom Norris) and then to Baylor College of Medicine. He did his Internship and Residency in Ophthalmology at the Eye Foundation Hospital – University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama. On June 13,1970, he married Martha (Twink) Haxthausen in Houston. From 1971 to 1973 he then served as a Captain (general medical officer) in the U.S. Air Force at Maxwell Air Force Base. Rocky started a private practice in Ophthalmogy (Nashville Eye Center) in 1976 in Nashville, TN, where he still practices. He and Twink have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Twink is a master gardener and loves cooking. Rocky likes golfing, fishing, and scuba. Together they share a love for traveling. Rocky played basketball for 3 years at Culver, and though ruptured Achilles tendons ended his playing in the early 80’s, he said “I had the wonderful opportunity to return to Culver with my basketball teammates … to try to help the basketball program and to honor our great mentor, coach and friend Chet Marshall. Fortunately, we were able to help honor him before his death.” He says his golf skills have diminished, but who among us can boast of “three holes-in-one.” His reflection on Culver included the following: “Culver greatly helped my self-discipline and my ability to get through difficult times. I feel that one of the greatest problems facing our country is the failure to take personal responsibility. I believe that Culver instills a sense of honor and duty that is lacking in general.”

Stephen C. Wetherby: Sadly for us, Steve is one of those who has requested removal from mailings. He came to Culver from Detroit, though I believe he may be in Virginia, perhaps in the Charlottesville area. He is married to Catherine S. Wetherby.

Mark C. Wilson: After graduation, Mark earned his AB in Latin American Studies at the University of Texas, Austin, in 1967. He did an interim year at the University of the Americas, Mexico City where he roomed with Steve Cuthbert. He then earned his M.B.A. in 1969 from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, Glendale, Arizona. He learned Spanish and Portuguese to assist in his Latin American international career. After working briefly for Cameron International in Houston, he began a career in commercial mortgage banking with Chemical Bank and others. Building on that background, he founded Investment Real Estate Services to engage in income property sales, tenant-rep leasing, and consulting. He remains a Principal. He is very pleased with his involvement as a board member and officer of New Hope Housing, Inc., a non-profit, affordable housing (Single Room Occupancy or SRO) builder and operator. He cited the growth they have achieved and the PAGE 16 award-winning properties they have developed. After a five-year marriage ended in divorce (prox. 1974?) he “partnered up” with Cylette Willis. They sent her 3 sons to Culver Summer School, though they now appear to have graduated college and be on their respective ways to successful and interesting careers. They are both very physically active with diverse outside activities: bird hunting and watching, horsemanship, soaring in a glider, and hiking over the “tree line” in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mark said Cylette went to the 13,000-foot peak, leaving him and his “talking knees” slightly lower. Mark’s reflections in the online Roll Call touched me when he referred to the “second chance” that Culver represented for many of us. Here is the first paragraph: “We all say that Culver made a difference and for me it was no different; in fact, I believe it was crucial. I was in a tailspin after my brother, a Troop “A” second classman had been killed in a car wreck during Christmas vacation returning from a duck hunt. He was “the guy” for me since my father died when I was nine months old. Thank God my mother had the wisdom to put me over her needs. At Beaumont High School I was failing famously (or infamously?). Culver would not take me with those grades but my mother would not take “no” for an answer. She persuaded Col. Stevenson to allow me to attend summer school taking math and English. Then Culver would take another look. I made a 99 in English grammar and a B+ in math. The summer ended, fall arrived and after one week at Beaumont High, Culver finally called and said to hop on a plane and take a dropout’s place. Whew! I was “in” as a third classman.”

James C. Wofford: Following graduation, it appears that Jimmy went briefly to Rutgers University before moving to the University of Colorado where he earned a BS in Business from the School of Business in 1969. He had to have been combining academics and his equestrian career because he was on the 1968 Olympic team. Olympic and other national and international competitions seem to be the family business: he was preceded by his father, Col. John W. Wofford, and his older brothers, J.E.B., and Warren. A biography from 2005 on his website summarized his competitive career until his retirement in 1986: “He was on the 1968 and 1972 Olympic teams, and named to the Olympic team in 1980, winning 2 Team Silver medals, and 1 individual Silver medal. He also competed in the 1970 and 1978 World championships, winning Bronze individual and team medals. He won the U.S. National championships 5 times, on 5 different horses, and won and placed at many competitions abroad between 1959 and 1986.” He has been active for many years as a coach, clinician, and writer. Again, from the biography: “He was named USOC Developmental Coach of the Year in both 1998 and 1999. He recently served as the coach for the Canadian Team for the 2002 World Championships, for the Silver Medal Team at the 2003 Pan American Championships, and for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.” As of that date he had written two well-received books: Training The 3-Day Event Horse and Rider and Gymnastics: Systematic Training of The Jumping Horse. The calendar on his website shows that he is active virtually every week with multiple clinics and lessons, both at his Fox Covert Farm in Upperville, Virginia and elsewhere. Jimmy is married to Gail W. Wofford. They have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. PAGE 17

J. Phillips Wright, Jr.: Phil came to Culver from Salisbury, Maryland and has spent the remainder of his life there and in Hebron, the small town contiguous with Salisbury. After graduation, Phil earned his BS in Marketing at the University of Maryland. He succeeded to the business established by his grandfather, Vernon, almost 80 years ago, the Vernon Powell Shoe Company. Over the years he has expanded the focus from the traditional independent shoe store concept to a more diversified approach, under different names, dealing with running and walking shoes, and at some locations, women’s fashion and gift items. His expertise was recognized a couple of years ago when he received the National Shoe Retailer’s Association Retailer of the Year award at the organization’s 100th Anniversary Conference in 2012. He is a past Chairman of that organization and is director or board member of numerous organizations in Salisbury and in Wicomico County. Phil’s father had been an active competitive horseman, and Phil had already followed him in that area before coming to Culver. Following Culver, he continued to ride and show hunters and jumpers for the next 10 years and then shifted his focus to fast pitch softball for the next 30 years, where he was fortunate enough to earn All American honors in American Softball Association National Fast Pitch Tournaments for those aged 40, 45, and 50. He built a beautiful house on his farm and, after retiring from softball, refocused on horses, and now has at least 5 horses on the property. Phil has two children from his first marriage. He and Carol, since 1990, are each in their second marriage and at last count have 12 grandchildren between them. Phil and Carol have attended many of our Reunions (is an active leader as we approach our 55th) and Mini-Reunions. He hosted our very exciting Salisbury Mini, which ended early with all of us trying to get off the Eastern Shore before the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, and, also acted as our host at the San Antonio Mini.

Kermit C. Zieg, Jr.: Kermit came to Culver from Culver. I think most of remember that his father, Kermit Sr., was the Academy Comptroller. After Culver, Kermit went to Indiana University where he earned a BS in Business in 1965. (Ed. - nice!) He then went to (The) Ohio State University, where he earned his MBA (Finance and Accounting) in 1966, and his PhD in 1968. He then was a Portfolio Manager with Northern Trust Company in Chicago and then a Manager with Price Waterhouse & Co. Kermit then returned to academia where he became a college professor, teaching at Ohio State, Western Michigan, George Washington and George Mason Universities. After many years at the Washington DC campus of Florida Institute of Technology he has retired as a full professor of finance. He has served as an arbitrator for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) handling complex investment cases. Now, “I spend full time trading equity, index and commodity options and making short term second mortgages to renovators and traveling between our home in Arlington, VA and our Vero Beach condo.” The Black Horse Troop continued the streak of Inaugural Parade appearances. Kermit said he was the only one of our class to attend and was part of the Culver parade festivities held at the Marine Corps Museum. Most of our ’62 troopers rode in the Kennedy Inaugural. It was bitter cold and Kermit reports that, thus, he has “a mild case of nerve damage from the frostbite on my fingers and toes.” He says his real love is anything under, in, or over the water and that he tries to get to the Caribbean to ski, dive, sail, drink, tan, and relax three time a year. He is married to Ellen, and they have 3 children. PAGE 18

From the photo vault, Just after the Iron Gate: Left to Right: Corum, Lineberger, Laycock, Cuthbert, Wright, Wofford, Hall, Schlesinger, Vickery

And then a few minutes later: Left to Right: Vickery, Wright, Hall, Laycock, Lineberger Wofford