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News for Stout Alumni, Parents and Friends Winter 1998 UW-Stout Alumni AssociationOutlook Good time for a good cause Event raises more than $20,000 toward academic honor scholarships

It was some enchanted evening, according to revelers at the first Chancellor’s Scholarship Ball in the Great Hall at UW-Stout. The chancellor donned his tuxedo and danced until the midnight hour with more than $20,000 being raised for scholarships. “The response for the first year of this event was exceptional,” Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen said. “I was impressed with the attendance and the enthusiasm.” The idea for the ball finally came to fruition after having been danced around for half a dozen years. “We wanted something that would focus on the community and the university together to support students coming to our campus,” the chancellor said. A social hour was followed by an epicurean dinner and dancing. Ball goers danced to the music of Legend, which performed music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. “The objective of the ball, of course, was to earn scholarship dollars,” stated Sue Pittman, UW-Stout alumni director and co- chair of the organizing committee. “But beyond that, the enjoyment and great camaraderie made the evening very special. In fact, it more than exceeded our expectations.” Benefits from the event are directed toward the Chancellor’s Academic Honor Scholarship Fund which awards $1,000 to incoming UW-Stout freshmen who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class. In the fall of 1997, 84 students were awarded a Chancellor’s Academic Honor Scholarship. This particular scholarship fund has been in existence for about seven years. It became a project of Sorensen’s when he first arrived at UW-Stout. “Stout wants to attract the cream of the crop, and if there are two or three schools a young person is considering, this may be one way to sway them in our direction,” Sorensen said. Two examples of students benefiting from the scholarships are Nancy Dellbrugge, a graphic communications management student from Cameron, and Craig Rykal, an applied mathematics major “The objective of the ball, of course,“ from Chetek. “It was a good reward for doing well,” Dellbrugge said. She used her scholarship money toward tuition. Rykal agreed was to earn scholarship dollars. that the recognition was important, not to mention the money, But beyond that, the enjoyment and which he used to purchase a computer. “In my program, that (a great camaraderie made the evening very special. computer) is pretty much necessary,” he said. The event was such a success that the date for next year’s ball .”In fact, it more than exceeded our expectations.” has already been set. “It could not have been accomplished without Sue Pittman the great committee made up of members from Stout and the community,” Pittman said. “The committee was creative, hard working and enthusiastic, and the excellent results reflected that.” Persons interested in a gala holiday soiree of fine dining, dancing and socializing that at the same time contributes to academic scholarship should plan to attend the Second Annual Chancellor’s Scholarship Ball to be held Dec. 11, 1998. “It’s a good time for a good cause,” Sorensen said. Industrial Foundation Welcomes Class Reunions Design New Leadership Scheduled Expertise from two colleges New board president and five new members Dates set to celebrate the classes of ’47, ’48 and ’49; combined for cookware designs. among changes in foundation leadership. classes from the ’30s; and the classes of ’58 and ’68. Page 2 Page 6 Page 9

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Cooking up bakeware ideas Industrial design students get “real-world” experience with MIrro project UW-Stout industrial design students have tried their of Human Development. The Mirro Company provided hands at designing sports shoes, rollerblades and tools, information and insight, Pratt said, as well as product to name just a few items, working closely with such well- samples and funding. known manufacturers as PUMA, Rollerblade, and Black Two classes worked on the project, one taught by and Decker. Pratt and the other by UW-Stout instructor David Morgan. Their most recent endeavor: bakeware. Mirro Each took just a little different perspective. Pratt (Wearever) of Manitowoc, approached UW-Stout after approached the project from an ergonomic angle while a Mirro industrial designer, Deborah Lonneman, a Stout Morgan pursued the cultural perspective, looking at the graduate, informed the company of the kinds of projects utensils of other cultures and how they are used. the university has worked on. Students came up with many innovative ideas, Many of the students, by their own admission, are according to Pratt. There was everything from new kinds less than connoisseurs in the kitchen. But that doesn’t of handles to bakeware for children to designer bakeware matter, according to UW-Stout industrial design professor for the bachelor pad. Ben Pratt. “Mirro loved the stuff,” Pratt said. “The quality and Industrial design trains people to research and get the the quantity.” Several UW-Stout students were asked to necessary knowledge and material they need to design a present to the marketing and engineering departments at particular product. Pratt knows this from experience. Mirro. Before coming to UW-Stout, Pratt worked as an industrial “Any time a company has produced essentially the designer at Johnson and Johnson. He was asked to same product for a long time, there is the possibility of design an endoscopic hemostat for cholecystectomies. getting tunnel vision,” Pratt said, noting that by working “Any time a company“ He had no background in the medical field, but by the together both the company and the students benefitted. has produced essentially time his extremely extensive and intensive research was UW-Stout students provided a fresh perspective and the same product for a long time, complete, Pratt was able to complete the design for an new ideas. At the same time, they were exposed to instrument used to stop bleeding during gallbladder creative, quality cooking as well as designing for a there is the possibility surgery. manufacturer. .”of getting tunnel vision.” At UW-Stout, students were able to tap into the And according to Pratt, “Mirro was presented with knowledge and expertise of Peter D’Sousa, department some ideas they could go to market with.” Ben Pratt of hospitality and tourism, and Carolyn Barnhart, College

Design for the digital age New art concentration to prepare multimedia designers With the development of new information delivery citing as an example the packaging of a perfume bottle interest in focusing more on digital design rather than in “To maintain“ systems, designers knowledgeable in the use of electronic or an advertisement in a magazine. “However, it’s static, traditional print-based media. “The concentration will media are in increasingly great demand. Digital it’s stationary. The computer environment is nonlinear. also attract to UW-Stout a number of students who have Stout’s position of dissemination of information will change how consumers There is a litany of things you can provide, even animation a specific interest in multimedia design, as opposed to leadership in art will inform and be informed, educate and be educated, and sound.” graphic design,” he said. and design in the next millennium. Recognizing this, UW-Stout’s The new digital design concentration, multimedia “Multimedia requires that the designer be educated department of art and design has developed a new design, will focus on creative problem-solving as graphic in the use of electronic media and other technologies education, concentration in the bachelor of fine arts degree in art— design does, DeLong said, “but it will go further with while being able to incorporate humanistic aspects of we knew this multimedia design—which will accept its first students regard to human interface with this principally visual, how we interact with those technologies,” DeLong said. was the direction next fall. time-based medium.” “Students in this new concentration will acquire the “Design is at the core of information dissemination, DeLong said that existing or planned facilities will ability to create, organize, refine and evaluate products in which we regardless of the media used—print, film, TV, electronic meet the needs of the new concentration. Room 176 of that integrate text, sound, images and data in an interactive .”needed to go.” or interactive,” said professor Paul DeLong, the program Micheels Hall, as a result of an extensive laboratory environment.” director. “To maintain Stout’s position of leadership in modernization project, has current equipment and Initially the program will admit 30 students. Paul DeLong art and design education, we knew this was the direction software appropriate for the new curriculum. Two other Enrollment in the new concentration will be adjusted in which we needed to go.” studios which will be renovated in the remodeling over time in response to demand, placement and This new concentration will be parallel in structure to project will also serve the new concentration. It will be resources. other design concentrations. The program grew naturally necessary to hire only one new employee, a specialist in “People are clamoring for this,” DeLong said, adding out of the present graphic design concentration where multimedia, DeLong said. that this is seen as a trend that will continue because of computers have played a roll for years. DeLong said that A principal aim of adding this new concentration, the proliferation and popularity of electronic media in the new electronic way of communicating made it according to DeLong, is to provide curriculum for the mass culture. necessary to add to the current curriculum. students who are enrolled or might be enrolling in UW- “Graphic design is all around us,” DeLong said, Stout’s graphic design concentration and have a particular

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Technology teamwork Ph.D. program will prepare tomorrow’s technology faculty Technology is continually changing, almost on a daily top faculty from nine campuses. The consortium will administrators from universities expenditureand technical colleges “Amultiplier doctoral degree“ basis. Who will be prepared to teach it? expose students to a wider knowledge base, resulting in have been concerned about who would be able to teach As the 21st century approaches, it is becoming enhanced problem-solving skills required in an the new technology. in technology is obvious to teachers and administrators in higher education information-based society.” Twelve areas of specialization will be offered as part needed to ensure that although the world is becoming increasingly In addition to UW-Stout, consortium members are of the program, including aviation technology, the continuation technological, there are fewer educators adequately Bowling Green State University (Ohio), Central manufacturing systems, construction management, equipped to provide higher education in new technology. Connecticut State University, Central Missouri State digital communications systems, industrial training and and expansion In an attempt to resolve that problem, UW-Stout and University, East Carolina University, Eastern Michigan development, quality, mechanical design technology, of industrial eight other institutions across the country have entered University, North Carolina A&T State University, Texas industrial safety and control management, leadership, technology at the into a consortium to offer a doctor of philosophy in Southern University and Indiana State University. industrial composite materials, polymers and coating technology management degree program which will be “This is a rare agreement in the number of institutions technology, and transportation systems. .”university level.” the first in the country. that are involved,” stated Richard Wells, Indiana State UW-Stout will be the lead institution for some Bruce Siebold “A doctoral degree in technology is needed to ensure University provost and vice president for academic specializations and a support for others. “The great thing the continuation and expansion of industrial technology affairs. “No other program in the United States about this program is the partners have strengths in one at the university level,” stated Bruce Siebold, dean of approximates what we are doing with our partners on or more different core technologies,” stated Clois “No other program“ UW-Stout’s College of Technology, Engineering and this degree. Together we offer students the collective Kicklighter, dean of ISU School of Technology. “The Management. “This will be the only technology doctoral expertise of a very large number of faculty members and students will be linked with expert faculty from several in the United States degree program of this type offered in the United States a multitude of laboratories and resources.” institutions, giving them a much broader base of approximates what expressly for technologists.” The degree will combine Indiana State University will be the degree-granting experience.” we are doing traditional doctoral research, an innovative delivery institution and the administrative body of the program. Representatives of each member of the consortium system, a consortium of universities and advanced The uniqueness of the program’s delivery system will have met at every institution involved to study the with our partners technical specialization. permit students living close to any of the members to available facilities and meet faculty members. on this degree. According to Siebold, “every year when universities complete the majority of their course and residency “I’m excited about the spirit of cooperation and the Together we offer affiliated with the National Association for Industrial work at their home campus, and there will be no out-of- extent to which the schools are willing to be flexible to Technology met for the annual convention, the lament state tuition for those courses taken from universities in make this comprehensive program available to students,” students the was ‘where will future technology faculty come from?’” other states. Sterry said. collective expertise as there was no doctorate in technology offered anywhere. Access to courses offered by members will be ISU recently constructed an $18.4 million Advanced of a very large Finally, nine deans got together and decided to “grow available at the home campus to all degree candidates, Technology Center. “I remarked on their beautiful their own” prospective faculty. The deans planned the using several methods of instructional delivery such as building,” Sterry said, “and I was told that it is our number of faculty program over a three-year period. satellite uplinks/downlinks, videotapes, television, the beautiful building, every member of the consortium.” members and a The word consortium—a partnership or group formed Internet and other computer-based systems. Consortium members believe this type of partnership multitude of to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any Len Sterry, director of the program for UW-Stout, is the wave of the future. “Each partner brings unique one member—describes well the vision of the members. said he gets inquiries almost daily. “There has been a strengths, and spreading the cost allows us to do much laboratories and “The program is special because it capitalizes on the pent-up need out there,” Sterry said, adding that people more than any of us could by ourselves,” Siebold .”resources.” strengths of each campus,” Siebold said. “No one campus with master’s degrees have not been able to obtain remarked. has everything. Students will have the luxury of having doctoral degrees in the field, and faculty and Richard Wells

Service Management Pioneering degree program focuses on good service Service is one of the most rapidly growing industries in service that comes with them. He pointed to the Lexus Service managers must possess many qualities “In the past this country. More companies are advertising their and Saturn automobile companies as examples of including human development/relationship skills, we have been service, not just their product. In fact, more companies companies who have realized the value of service. “The business and financial management ability, and are offering service as a product. focus is changing from just selling a product to offering communication and information technology skills most interested in “There is a whole new generation of people who excellent service to go along with it,” he said. focused toward fulfilling the needs and expectations of selling and marketing understand the importance and impact of good service,” According to Nicholls, medical groups, retailing customers, according to Nicholls. Services include all whereas now noted UW-Stout professor Lee Nicholls. Because of this groups and others, in addition to the hospitality industry, internal and external activities of an organization which rapid growth in the service industry, the demand for are discovering what it can mean to invest in a high level result in customer satisfaction. the emphasis is service managers is increasing, and UW-Stout will be at of service to their customers. Nicholls has addressed groups all over the country shifting to service the forefront of meeting that demand. When the doors “In the past we have been most interested in selling as well as in Europe, presenting the idea. “It has been open to the first students this fall, UW-Stout will be the and marketing whereas now the emphasis is shifting to very well received, in fact, applauded,” Nicholls said. and customer first school in the country, in fact, in the entire world, to service and customer relationships. We are thinking of UW-Stout has worked with other institutions such as the relationships. offer a service management degree at the undergraduate the lifetime of the customer’s business and showing Harvard School of Business, Texas A&M and Arizona We are thinking level. more appreciation of the customer,” Nicholls noted. State, as well as with business and industry in this of the lifetime of the Approximately 80 percent of the nation’s Gross Companies are also moving toward more sensitivity country and Europe to develop this program. National Product is generated by the service sector, toward their customers, he said. “If a customer comes to “The service management program will prepare customer’s business according to Nicholls who is director of the new program. my business, I would be remiss if I did not know that students for dynamic careers in service sector industries,” and showing more “More than 90 percent of the jobs created in Wisconsin customer’s history with my company,” Nicholls said. Nicholls said, adding that service management positions in 1996 were from the service sector,” Nicholls noted. “His history—likes, dislikes—should be on file.” are usually devoted to operations and management, appreciation of “In the mid-80s, we at Stout realized that because of The new program is being offered jointly by the systems and technology, and personnel. Graduates will the customer,” the rapid growth of the service industry, there would be College of Human Development and the College of furnish the leadership talent needed for industries such a need for academic programs to meet this need and to Technology, Engineering and Management. “This is as wholesale and retail distribution; businesses such as Lee Nicholls support the development of service managers who would extremely unusual,” Nicholls said, “but the two colleges real estate, insurance, professional and public relations; do three things—design, develop and deliver services,” see the necessity of working together to join their strengths human resources and entertainment; health care; and Nicholls said. That is when work began on the program. and raise the quality of the program.” The program will public education, public administration and nonprofit “There are companies now whose product is service,” offer two concentrations: nonprofit and for profit or, as social and membership organizations. Nicholls said. “That is what they are known for. Many Nicholls put it, one for business-oriented types who need “We feel like we are academic pioneers as we were items are homogeneous, that is, they are very much to understand the human side, and one for human in many of our other programs,” Nicholls said. “It’s alike.” Nicholls added that what sets them apart is the development types who need to understand business. exciting.”

Stout Outlook ◆ 3 Bandwidth Booster Preparing the campus Campuswide upgrade should cure network woes for the 21st century Imagine the difference between traveling 10 miles per Usually equipment is installed over a period of years. We are in the midst of a technological revolution that Chancellor’s Message hour on a crowded road and traveling 150 miles per hour However, UW-Stout is so equipment intensive that we is affecting each of us, both in our daily and our on a highway you have all to yourself. According to Joe chose to upgrade all at once.” He added that Stout was professional lives. Clearly this is happening at UW- Brown, Chief Information Officer, that’s the kind of fortunate to get the equipment at about half the retail Stout, and we are taking dramatic measures to prepare difference the new computer network is going to make value. “We purchased it for about $1,070,000,” he said. the campus for the 21st century. One such measure is at UW-Stout. “The retail value is more than $2 million.” the recent installation of a new network which not Previously, about 2,500 people shared 18 Ethernet While limited bandwidth is the primary problem only provides fast, efficient internal communication, segments, which meant that more than 125 people on being addressed by this project, redundancy, or the but importantly, represents our super highway to the each segment shared the system’s limited ability to ability to maintain the network through an alternate vast universe of the Internet. The campus rated this transmit data. According to Brown, with the new network, route if components fail, is an additional concern. This as its highest priority last year and, as you read this individuals have their own segment. is being addressed by installing two “core switches” in article, virtually everyone on campus is now using it. Brown said that with a sharing system, data collisions separate buildings and connecting the remainder of the While this type of equipment is usually installed are always possible. The more users who share, the more campus buildings to each of the cores. “Therefore,” over a period of years, UW-Stout made the likely the collisions. “Quite frankly, we were in a state Brown said, “even if a whole core fails, users will not commitment to upgrade all equipment now. Computer of meltdown,” Brown said. However, with each person notice a difference.” users through-out the campus will benefit greatly Charles W. Sorensen having his own Ethernet segment, collision problems According to Brown, this has been a need that the with much faster and smoother transmission. will be eliminated, he noted. administration and staff have been very aware of. The This illustrates a significant fact—technology is “Under the previous network, we were basically network upgrade emerged as a top campus priority central to virtually every operation on campus. Whether it is delivering courses trying to move more information than we had the capacity through the university’s new participatory budget process. or programs via the Internet or streamlining the registration process, technology to carry,” Brown said. He likened it to needing larger In fact, last summer at their retreats, the Chancellor’s is a driving force. It is forcing us to rethink how we operate; it is allowing faculty pipes to carry more water. “We needed to greatly increase Advisory Council identified the network as the most an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in new, exciting ways; and technology our bandwidth,” he said. “The campus installed more critical issue on campus. The chancellor made a is blurring the campus boundary lines as we export programs across the state. switching capacity in each individual building than we commitment to fund the new network and asked the staff Information technology, vital as it is, is a major financial commitment for the previously had for the entire campus. In fact, we are not to work with Brown to plan it. “The result,” Brown said, campus. The Wisconsin legislature did provide some new funding for information aware of any other campus that has taken this approach. “is a network with which we can meet the future.” technology initiatives in the last biennial budget. We will continue to seek additional support for this pressing need. The generous giving of our alumni and friends of the university is essential in supplementing these needs. It is through such support that we can provide a “The campus learning environment that includes advanced information technology, and maintain installed more the excellence that is a tradition at UW-Stout. switching capacity in each individual “Technology is central to virtually every operation on campus. building Whether it is delivering courses or programs via the Internet than we or streamlining the registration process, previously had technology is a driving force. for the entire It is forcing us to rethink how we operate; .”campus.” it is allowing faculty an opportunity to collaborate Joe Brown with colleagues in new, exciting ways; and technology is blurring the campus boundary lines .”as we export programs across the state.”

Mike Schneider, large systems planner for Ameritech, escorted Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen on a tour of new equipment, explaining how Stout’s computer network will be improved. They are surrounded by more than a million dollars worth of equipment. Landing the job Course helps students polish their interviewing skills Clothes may not make the person, but they can certainly could well be worth the credit and $20 banquet fee. is true, adding that experts say treating people with “More business“ leave an impression, as do dining etiquette and social To earn one credit, students attend two consecutive respect and sensitivity are more important in business deals are done skills. That’s why UW-Stout is offering a new one-credit Saturday class sessions. The second Saturday, students relations today than ever before. It could be that of two class, titled “Landing the Job: Professional Dress, Dining go home after class to “freshen up” and reappear in job candidates with almost identical qualifications, the at the dining room and Etiquette,” which will include instruction on professional attire for a formal dinner which includes a well-mannered, properly dressed and gracious individual table than at the professional dress for interviewing, dining etiquette at a business dress style show. A critique session follows. would get the job. boardroom table. formal dinner, resume writing and interviewing, as well At the dinner, students interact with other students they Meinen noted a quote from Dorothea Johnson, as appropriate business conversation. don’t know, and with company recruiters and faculty director and founder of The Protocol School in They may not sign LaMont Meinen, director of Placement and Co-op and staff. Washington. “The socializing is the biggest business in the dotted line, Services said, “Employers tell us that Stout students Course instructors are Kathleen Cochran, apparel, the country,” Johnson said. “More business deals are present themselves extremely well at interviews. textiles and design; Peter D’Souza, hospitality and done at the dining room table than at the boardroom but you can bet However, this course will add the finishing touches.” tourism; Philip McGuirk, hospitality and tourism; table. They may not sign the dotted line, but you can bet the decisions “What exactly is business casual? Does that mean a and staff from Placement and Co-op Services. the decisions are made there.” .”are made there.” suit, a sport coat, tie, no tie?” Meinen remarked. He Meinen said at least 20 businesses and organizations The course is sponsored by UW-Stout’s department noted that the type of employer or major can make a will participate including Cardinal FG, Lands’ End, of apparel, textiles and design; the department of Dorothea Johnson difference. An accounting firm may expect a different Marriott International, Phillips Plastics and Target. hospitality and tourism; and Placement and Co-op type of dress than an engineering firm. Helping students While some people may think that manners and Services. become more self confident and adding final polish etiquette are passé, Meinen noted that quite the opposite

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Hopkins-Best and Wesolek recognized for outstanding research Mary Hopkins-Best has been named UW-Stout’s Outstanding Researcher, and John Wesolek received the Nelva G. Runnalls People You Know Research Support Recognition Award. The awards were presented by UW-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen during annual Research Day activities Esther Fahm, associate vice chancellor, assumed the office of president of the National held recently. Council for Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences at its annual meeting in Hopkins-Best was chosen by a vote of the graduate faculty February. The CAFCS is an association of deans, directors and other administrators in family and principal investigators of extramurally funded projects and consumer sciences, human ecology, human sciences and similar fields in higher during the past fiscal year. The Outstanding Researcher Award education. Fahm has served in several leadership roles in the organization. recognizes individuals for their leadership and significant Monte Gomke, Wigen Hall director, will participate in the GTE Big Ride Across America contributions to research and scholarly activities. to benefit the American Lung Association. The six and one half week, 3,000-mile bike ride Wesolek was recognized for providing support and re- from Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C. will be held June 15 to Aug. 1 with a goal of sources to faculty and staff to pursue their research and Hopkins-Best Wesolek raising more than $8 million. Gomke must raise $6,000 in pledges to participate in the 3,000- scholarly activities mile trek. For more information, go to www.gtebigride.com on the internet, or call Gomke Hopkins-Best is a professor of education and director of thousands of individuals with disabilities from Wisconsin, the at 715/232-3492. the school counseling, undergraduate vocational rehabilita- upper Midwest and throughout the United States. tion, and special education certification programs in the Col- Recently, SVRI reorganized their four centers into two Emily Meier, English and philosophy, has been awarded a 1998 literature fellowship in lege of Human Development. During her tenure at UW-Stout, operations, the Assistive Technology and Assessment Center prose from the National Endowment for the Arts. Hopkins-Best has conducted research on various dimensions and the Projects With Industry Center. These two centers, The writing of Robert Schuler, English and philosophy, was recently published in of services for individuals with special needs, including equity along with the Research and Training Center and a new Kaleidescope: International Magazine of Literature, Fine Arts and Disability. Titled issues associated with gender and disability; career develop- regional Continuing Education Center that serves personnel “Insights Into the Blues,” Schuler’s article is featured with other thematic material related ment for special needs youth; professional development for involved in community-based rehabilitation programs in six to the lighter side of disability. His work was selected from among more than 200 new college faculty and K-12 teachers; and special education states in the upper Midwest, make up the current Stout Voca- submissions considered for publication. personnel preparation. tional Rehabilitation Institute. She has served as director of seven federal grants, director When Wesolek assumed responsibility as director of the Dale F. Thomas, senior research scientist and rehabilitation psychologist at UW-Stout’s or co-investigator of three state grants, and director of two institute, the annual budget was close to $1.9 million from all Research and Training Center, was awarded a Diplomat Diploma for his clinical service and UW-Stout grants. She has presented papers at one interna- sources. Currently the various programs generate more than research contributions during the past 14 years as a licensed psychologist and researcher. tional, eight national and 23 state conferences. $3.6 million in contracts, grants and fee-for-service activities. The Diplomat Diploma is the highest award presented by the American Board of Profes- Hopkins-Best has written articles in 12 national journals, Wesolek has been instrumental in emphasizing the need to sional Psychology to experienced clinicians in their field. Thomas received his board three book chapters and two books. She advises three to five constantly seek new ways to fund research and apply the certification as a rehabilitation psychologist during ceremonies conducted during the graduate students on their thesis research per year in the areas unique skills, knowledge and integrated resources of SVRI to American Psychological Association Convention held in Chicago. of equity, special education services and at-risk youth, and has benefit the many people with disabilities and the professionals Sabbaticals granted Sabbaticals for 10 faculty members have been approved by the UW served as a program evaluator for many school districts in who serve them. System Board of Regents for the 1998-99 academic year. Those on leave for first semester Wisconsin. Wesolek serves on various local, national and interna- are Jerry Coomer, industrial management; Judy Herr, College of Human Development; Hopkins-Best’s most recent research has focused on chil- tional boards and organizations, not only because of his own Louis Milanesi, psychology; and Mingshen Wu, mathematics, statistics and computer dren with attachment disorders. Her latest publication is a book expertise, but also as a representative of SVRI as a national and science. Second semester sabbaticals have been awarded to Alan Block, education, for adoptive parents who are parenting children who have world leader in vocational rehabilitation. He serves as vice counseling and psychology; James Buergermeister, hospitality and tourism; Sheryl experienced trauma in their developmental years, titled “Tod- president of Momentum Chippewa Valley, the regional devel- Johnson, industrial management; Dayle Mandelson, social science; Radi Teleb, math- dler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft.” opment council. He is active in Rehabilitation International, ematics, statistics and computer science; and James Tenorio, communication, education Wesolek has been a faculty member at UW-Stout for serving as the U.S. representative to RI’s Vocational Commis- and training. Sabbaticals are granted by the board to recognize and enhance teaching efforts nearly 30 years, serving as a classroom instructor, researcher sion, and is currently finishing edits to a text titled “Global and excellence. and administrator. He is primarily responsible for the growth Strategies in VR.” His strong interest in international activities and development of the applied research and service programs have placed UW-Stout among the world leaders in vocational in the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, of which he rehabilitation. Marriott hotels officials visit campus has been director since 1987. These programs have served Edwin Fuller, president and managing director of Marriott Lodging Interna- tional, spent two days during October on the UW-Stout campus as part of efforts by the university’s hospitality and tourism program to build industry Rehabilitation counseling concentration receives accreditation relationships and expose students to diverse industry talent. UW-Stout’s vocational rehabilitation program’s rehabilita- According to the report, the program’s advisory board “is Based at Marriott headquarters in Washington, D.C., Fuller reports tion counseling concentration has received accreditation status active and provides significant recommendations, and its directly to Bill Marriott. for a term of eight years from the Council on Rehabilitation program coordinator, Robert Peters, is committed to the pro- Fuller met with faculty and administrators, and conducted a round-table Education (CORE). gram and is held in high esteem by students.” discussion with students from the hospitality and tourism program and the “The faculty is strong and committed to providing excel- Fuller CORE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education international business program. Accreditation as the accrediting body for master’s degree lent educational opportunities to the students,” the report Fuller has operating responsibility for more than 200 Marriott managed and franchised programs in rehabilitation counselor education. The recom- stated. “They are a diverse group of individuals with comple- lodging products located in 50 countries and territories outside the continental United States and mendation for accreditation was developed by the Commis- mentary skills, which enhance the overall effectiveness of the Canada. He also works closely with Marriott’s international real estate development organiza- sion on Standards and Accreditation. program.” tion and Marriott’s brand management group on the positioning of the company’s hotels and A report issued by CORE gave UW-Stout’s program high The report went on to note that the 48- to 52-hour curricu- resorts outside the United States. marks as a “strong and viable program.” It noted that faculty lum is consistent with CORE standards. “The students have the Under Fuller’s leadership, Marriott’s international presence grew from 16 properties to 75 serving the program are active in the university as well as in the opportunity to take additional tracks and most do so to better hotels in 27 countries and territories by the end of 1996. With its acquisition of the Renaissance community. Faculty are members of outside boards, sponsor prepare themselves for the profession,” the report said. The Hotel Group, Marriott has more than doubled its international presence to more than 200 hotels workshops and are involved in other activities, the report said. program’s practicum has “excellent supervision” and its in- outside the United States. The report noted “unqualified university support” from ternship “provides a well rounded experience in a variety of In February, Jim McLaughlin, director of human resources, Marriott; and Jim O’Hearn, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and Edwin Biggerstaff, dean sites in the region,” the report states. director of human resources, Marriott International, visited the hospitality and tourism depart- of the College of Human Development. ment at UW-Stout to discuss partnership opportunities, specifically in distance learning efforts.

UW-Stout assists with study on rural health needs Faculty from UW-Stout are working with faculty from Harvard Students will be calling residents with questions about University to research the health needs of rural communities, their perceived satisfaction with health and safety services as Jackson County in particular. well as questions on the kinds of strains and stresses they “The needs of rural communities remain seriously encounter in daily life. underrepresented,” stated Lou Milanesi of UW-Stout’s psy- “The survey is strictly confidential,” Milanesi said, adding chology department and director of the research. that students do not have the names of individuals, only The investigation, which will include telephone interviews telephone numbers. “If someone calls and identifies themself of Jackson County residents and those in bordering communi- as a researcher from UW-Stout with these kinds of questions, ties, is being done in cooperation with Ron Kessler of Harvard don’t be alarmed,” Milanesi admonished residents. “We hope Medical School, Department of Health Care Policy. “The that local residents will help students get the information they study represents a new approach in investigating rural issues seek. We are trying to ascertain the needs of rural communi- and is being tested as a model for use elsewhere,” Milanesi ties.” said. In addition to the cooperation of Harvard faculty, the study Milanesi noted that while other projects have taken many is being assisted by the Volunteer Rural Mental Health Con- small samples from wider areas, the new approach calls for sortium and is supported by UW-Stout’s College of Human concentrating the investigation in a smaller geographic region Development and the Stout University Foundation. Funding Pictured here are Christine Clements, department chair; Jim O’Hearn; George DePuy, UW-Stout to present a more detailed representative base of information for the project has been provided as a community service by provost; Jim McLaughlin; and Ed Biggerstaff, dean of the College of Human Development. about the needs of the community. Northwest Psychiatric Clinic.

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Hess authors Portion Photos Five join board of Popular Foods Nutrition assessment studies should help the Chancellor Charles client with nutrition and food choices. One of the W. Sorensen accepted most difficult items to assess is exactly how a copy of the food much does the client eat. Mary Abbott Hess, who portion book for the currently serves as the Evelyn Carol Van Donk university and stated, Steenbock Chair in the department of food science “Helping people eat and nutrition, UW-Stout, has designed and right and enjoy their produced an actual portion size book in full color food is important. This Barnard Hampton Skarvan Skidmore Vande Berg of more than 100 of the most frequently consumed is an exciting resource foods in the United States. for the nutritionists and The foods are presented in three portion sizes clinicians to use with Portion Photos of Popular with only one food selection per page. According their patients.” Foods is a new resource that will become a “must” to Abbott Hess, “The varied serving sizes allow Abbott Hess is a for dietetics professionals clients to identify portions they typically consume. past president of the This format will increase the accuracy of each American Dietetic Association (ADA) and an nutritional assessment.” Nutrition Facts, the internationally known food and nutrition USDA Pyramid, and diabetes exchange portions consultant. The book is a collaborative effort of are coded for the educator’s ease in nutrition ADA and the UW-Stout Center for Nutrition assessment and counseling sessions.” Education. She is an expert at translating and The book is spiral bound and a handy communicating the science of nutrition into Newly elected officers of the Stout Foundation Board of Directors are (l-r) Dale Granchalek, vice president; Bob Sorensen, turning over the gavel to Kim Entorf, president; Karen Martinson, treasurer; Linda Funk, alternative to food models. The book includes intelligible words and great food choices. secretary; and Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. photos of standard food-measuring equipment Anyone interested in ordering a copy may and common household dinnerware. Tables of contact ADA at 1 800/877-1600, Ext. 5000. Five new board members were appointed at the portions shown in volume or measure and weight annual meeting of the Stout University in grams are included. Foundation, held Sept. 27, 1997. Retiring board members were recognized and new board members appointed for three, three-year terms. New board members include Kathleen Gauthier and Wright establish endowment Skarvan, plant manager, Hutchinson Technology, Lorna Gauthier and Lawrence Wright have Eau Claire; Daniel Hampton, BS ’71, MS ’75, established an endowment in memory of Clifford senior vice president, Robert W. Baird, La Crosse; Gauthier and Jeanette Wright. The couple married Shown here with Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen are in l996 after each lost their spouse. The endowment Donna Skidmore ’76, manager, Food Division, retired board members (l-r) Richard Anderson, assistant Dole Packaged Foods Co., Thousand Oaks, Calif.; chancellor and professor emeritus, UW-Stout; Donald will provide a scholarship for a junior, senior or David Barnard, BS ’46, MS ’47, dean emeritus, Williams, owner, Don’s Super Valu, Menomonie; Robert graduate student, and will support grants for Sorensen, associate director and senior lecturer, Center faculty research or curriculum initiatives, and Learning Resources, UW-Stout, Menomonie; on Education and Work, UW-Madison; Robert Swanson, and Steve Vande Berg ’75, owner, Best Western chancellor emeritus, UW-Stout, who will continue as an student services health and wellness programs on Holiday Manor, Menomonie. ex-officio member of the board; Chancellor Sorensen; alternate years. Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen welcomed and Gwen Nickleski, plant manager, 3M, Stillwater, Gauthier and Wright explained, “Both our Minn. Also retired and not pictured is Scot Catto, families have valued education, and in the interest the new members and explained, “The realtor, GSC Realty, Menomonie, Wis. Lawrence Wright and Lorna Gauthier Foundation’s responsibilities increase each year. of helping others, we decided to establish this Pre-eminence does not preclude financial leadership positions. Kim Entorf, ’84, principal, endowment. A planned gift of $100,000 of life degree from the University of Missouri. Children security. Fund raising, which includes special Bayport Properties, Minneapolis, was elected insurance ensures our intent to memorialize from both families earned degrees from Stout. campaigns, will continue to be an important president. She succeeds Robert Sorensen BS ’60, Clifford and Jeanette, and our families are thrilled “We’ve been thinking about doing something responsibility of the foundation related to the MS ’65, who presided for two years as president. that we have taken this action.” for Stout, and we know this endowment will successes at this university. You will help us Sorensen remains on the executive committee as Both Gauthier and Wright have benefitted make a positive difference in the lives of others,” design the future of UW-Stout.” the past president. Elected to the position of vice from their education, as have their former spouses Wright said. Sorensen acknowledged the retiring board president was Dale Granchalek, ’69, counsel, and their children. Clifford Gauthier and Lawrence Neither Gauthier nor Wright have really members. “We appreciate your time, effort and The First National Bank of Chicago. Karen Wright were both recipients of the GI Bill. “retired.” Both are very involved in community financial commitment to UW-Stout. You have Martinson ’82, assistant professor, business After graduate studies both families migrated service. Lorna is a member of the Befriender helped direct the fund-raising activities, and you department, UW-Stout, continues as treasurer; to Menomonie, and both had strong relationships program of Our Savior Lutheran Church and have made a difference,” he said. and Linda Funk, ’76, National Product with UW-Stout. “Cliff was very proud of his 27- serves on the board of directors for the Institute Chancellor Sorensen congratulated Communications, Wisconsin Milk Marketing year affiliation with UW-Stout. He loved teaching for Learning in Retirement. Wright is a member foundation board members as they accepted Board, as secretary. and enjoyed his colleagues in the mathematics and former chair of the Myrtle Werth Hospital department and the Computer Center,” explained board. Currently he is vice chair of the board of Lorna. Jeanette Wright was an elementary teacher directors of the Menomonie Health Community and taught one year in the Menomonie School Foundation Inc., and he chairs the grants Packaging labs to be among the best System when Larry returned to UW-Stout as a committee. Wright’s long involvement with A badge access reader, sodium vapor lighting, For the first time, students will have a student after his service in World War II. She was Rotary International included numerous new ventilation equipment, and disabled access packaging computer lab, conference room and a an active volunteer in community organizations assignments. He served as president of the ramp and lift are just some of recent improvements resource area. Recent software upgrade donations including PEO Sorority. Menomonie Rotary Club and was appointed in the packaging laboratory. When the project is from Cape Systems, Dimensional Impressions, Lorna Gauthier was a nontraditional student governor of District 6250 in l994-95. complete in late summer, Stout’s packaging labs and Virginia Polytechnic have helped put new who graduated from UW-Stout with a bachelor’s In January Gauthier and Wright traveled to will be among the best facilities in the nation. tools at their disposal. degree in child development and family life in the Rotary International Council on Legislation The new packaging lab complex will be one “When you see the remodeling efforts progress 1975. She was employed at UW-Stout in the peer meeting in Delhi, India. Wright represented of the first on campus to use a badge reader to on a daily basis, it’s easy to get excited about our counseling program, “Women Helping Women,” District 6250 as the Council studied and took monitor and control user access into each of the future,” said Ken Neuburg, packaging program following her graduation. She then became action on 197 enactments and 50 resolutions. lab areas. New sodium vapor lighting in the director. director of the Dunn County Office on Aging Following these meetings, Gauthier and Wright machinery and prototype labs is superior to A $6.5 million capital campaign is under way where she remained until her retirement in 1990. extended their trip to travel to neighboring flourescent tubes in these large, high ceiling to equip the new facility, provide scholarships Wright served as associate dean of Graduate countries returning home in February. areas. To accommodate changes that are sure to and increase teaching capacity. Major gifts have Studies and Curriculum and had added Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen commented, occur in the future, overhead electric buss bars already been received from General Mills, Modern responsibilities as acting dean at the time of his “I applaud this altruistic, visionary gift. UW- are being installed along with air line drops and Controls, International Corrugated Packaging retirement in 1987. He served 21 years at UW- Stout is a viable institution because of the generous retractable power extensions, allowing easy Foundation, Doboy, Kell Container, Bemis Stout. He received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees support of people like Lorna and Larry. We are repositioning of equipment. Company, Ecolab and Kraft Foods. in industrial education from Stout and his Ed.D. indebted to their magnanimous act.”

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Stout University Foundation Reap the benefits of Scholarships charitable gift annuities You can maximize your income, guarantee it for life, save taxes, and lock in capital Patrick A. Albricht Endowed Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship gains with a Charitable Gift Annuity from the Stout University Foundation Inc. Here Friends and family members have established a Honor Society and the FFA, and also is an example indicating the benefits of a Stout Foundation Charitable Gift Annuity scholarship in memory of Patrick A. Albricht who died played football during high school. with a gift of appreciated stock: Feb. 22, l997, as the result of a traffic accident. He was an enthusiastic sports fan, and Albricht was a UW-Stout senior majoring in an avid outdoorsman who loved Assume: manufacturing engineering and would have graduated hunting and fishing. Stock Valued at ...... $60,000 last May. While attending UW-Stout, he also worked The first scholarship was awarded Stock Purchase Price ...... $20,000 summers on the family farm. He was raised in rural to a senior manufacturing engineering Dividend Yield ...... 3.0% Colfax and graduated as an honor student from Colfax student the fall of 1997. Albricht Holding Period ...... Long-Term High School in 1992. He was a member of the National Option 1: Keep the Stock Judy L. Brenholt Memorial Endowed Scholarship Annual Income from this Stock ...... $1,800.00 Family and friends of Judy Kuns Brenholt BS ’65, MS psychotherapist and by 3M as an ’89 have established an endowed scholarship in her employee assistance provider. She All taxable as ordinary income memory and honor. She died Dec. 13, 1997 after a was involved in the Menomonie long and spirited battle with multiple sclerosis. Theater Guild, church activities, Girl Option 2: Sell the Stock and Purchase Bonds Brenholt earned an M.S. degree in marriage and Scouts and the Music Parents Selling Price of Stock ...... $60,000 family therapy at UW-Stout. She was elected to Association. She also gave volunteer Capital Gain ...... $40,000 Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities, was a presentations on mental wellness. Federal Capital Gains Tax...... $8,000 (a) member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and an The first Judy L. Brenholt Brenholt Amount Left to Reinvest ...... $52,000 associate member of the American Association for Memorial Endowed Scholarship will be awarded this Your Income from 7% Bonds ...... $3,640 Marriage and Family Therapists. While in good health, fall to an individual who is completing a degree at UW- she was employed by Lutheran Social Services as a Stout and is afflicted with multiple sclerosis. All taxable as ordinary income

Mary Huntzicker Snyder Endowed Scholarship Option 3: Charitable Gift Annuity Jane Huntzicker ’44, former chair of the home classes at Brevard Community from the Stout University Foundation economics department of Yakima Valley Community College. The Snyder family returned Donation to the Charitable Gift Annuity ...... $60,000 College, has established an endowed scholarship in to California, and she became Capital Gain ...... $40,000 memory of her sister, Mary, who died in 1995. Snyder involved with the adult education Current Year Tax on Capital Gain ...... $0 graduated from Stout in 1946. After graduation she programs for the Torrance School Amount Invested in Annuity ...... $60,000 and her good friend, Peggy Pace, accepted teaching District. Annual Payment from the Annuity ...... $4,200 (b) assignments in the state of Washington. She married, Jane Huntzicker noted, “Friends Snyder Taxability of Annuity payment (c) moved to Florida and subsequently to Los Angeles. remember Mary’s involvement in Tax-Free Portion ...... $678 She earned a master’s degree and became the supervisor current affairs, her love of family, her interest in others Capital Gain Income ...... $1,355 of home economics vocational wage earning programs and her involvement in social issues. It’s fitting to Ordinary Income ...... $2,167 for the Los Angeles Unified School District. When she honor her with a scholarship at UW-Stout to be awarded Federal Tax Deduction ...... $27,649 (d) moved to Florida, she taught early childhood education to students majoring in an area of home economics.” Federal Income Tax Savings ...... $8,571 (e) Total Tax Savings ...... $16,571

Sue U. Stephenson Endowed Graduate Scholarship (a) Gain on stock held long-term (over 18 months) is taxed at 20 percent. Sue Stephenson lost her battle with cancer Sept. 24, Connie Hines ’78, a member of (b) Income is guaranteed by all foundation assets for the annuitant’s life. (c) Taxability of payment for annuitant’s life expectancy. Thereafter all is taxed as ordinary income. 1997. Stephenson joined the Stout staff in l970. With Alpha Phi noted, “Sue always had (d) Based on a one-life annuity for a person 70 years old. the exception of a leave of absence to complete her time for students. She advised, she (e) Based on a taxpayer in the 31 percent tax bracket. doctorate, she was a faculty member with the University mentored and she promoted their For more information about a charitable gift annuity or other planned gift, please Counseling Center from 1970 to 1992. She then taught efforts, always respecting their values in the guidance and counseling program, and served as and professional objectives. She was call David Wiensch, business manager and planned giving officer, at (715) 232- the graduate program director. a wonderful friend.” 1256. Advice from your tax or legal adviser should be sought when considering these types of gifts. Stephenson was very active on campus and served The first scholarship will be Stephenson terms as chair of the Faculty Senate, and several awarded this fall to a graduate student who is in committees. She was named a Dahlgren Professor, financial need and who exhibits leadership qualities Faces behind the Phonathon received the Chancellor’s Fellowship for advanced through involvement in professional and other Do you wonder who the student is behind the study in higher education and served as the adviser for organizations. annual fund phone call? Each year the the Alpha Phi Sorority. foundation hires 20 students who gather to contact alumni and parents. Each of the callers Theodore C. Widder Jr. Endowed Scholarship are full-time students earning extra money to fund their college expenses. Two student Theodore “Ted” Carl Widder Jr. served as a member Rug Company, Oshkosh, Wis., from managers supervise the calling staff. Student of Stout’s hospitality and tourism advisory committee 1952-1966. He was an executive of managers gain experience in managing a staff, in the early l980s. Stout faculty collaborated with him W.R. Grace & Co. before joining scheduling, hiring, training and maintaining to design and produce the first microwave cookware Plastics Inc., where he retired in 1983. daily statistics. for Plastics, Inc., St. Paul, Minn. where he was president Christine J. Clements, associate These students raised more than $150,000 and spearheaded research related to plastic cookware. professor and chair of the department in pledges from alumni during the fall 1997 He also served on Stout’s Board of Business and of hospitality and tourism, stated, Widder semester. Our schedule for the spring semester These phonathon crew members are Industrial Advisers from 1979 through l988. “This fine contribution reinforces the includes calling parents for the parent annual He died Oct. 29 in Tucson, Ariz. In memory and value of strong relationships with the private sector. hard at work. Front: Angie Reynolds, fund, packaging alumni, and alumni from the Iola, sophomore, human development and honor of his working relationship with UW-Stout, The research conducted by Mr. Widder in the early College of Arts and Sciences. We look forward family studies. Middle (l-r): Jaime Widder’s family and friends have endowed a hospitality ’80s had a significant impact on the industry, and now Hermann, St. Charles, Minn., senior, early to talking with you during the next few months. and tourism scholarship. the benefits live on. Through this scholarship fund, childhood; Julie Johnson, Arden Hills, Remember, our calls are not just for Minn., junior, early childhood. Back: Widder was born in Sheboygan, Wis., and graduated many students will have the opportunity to learn and solicitation purposes. They also offer an Stefany Morgan, Faribault, Minn., junior, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His develop their hospitality management skills. We are art with an industrial design opportunity for you to catch up on campus concentration. professional career included working as the assistant deeply grateful to the Widder family.” events and for us to answer any questions you to the president, general manager and president, Deltox might have about UW-Stout.

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Four join alumni board A busy and productive year At the March board meeting, the UW-Stout Kent Korth is working with the I know we should always look toward the future thank our outgoing Director’s Message Alumni Association elected Adjide Johnson school district of Rhinelander. (and I do), but I believe it is also important to take board members who Afolayan BA ’80, MS ’81, Ed.S. ’82; Irvin Korth states, “My new position a look at what we have accomplished. So, as I have collectively Lathrop ’50; Kent Korth BS ’85, MS ’96; and as the School to Work begin my second year in this office, I am taking served more than 20 Anne Warmka Ward ’87 to its board of directors. coordinator is a challenging one. a few minutes to reflect on 1997. years: Connie Hines, Adjide Johnson Afolayan and A basic definition of my role is The Alumni Association hosted (and I was Isaac Owolabi, his family, wife Victoria and to build partnerships from the fortunate to attend) 15 gatherings, with attendance Carol Lund and Korth three children (one of whom was school district to the business ranging from four to 250; four conferences with Greg Pottorff. born in Menomonie while community, developing job shadowing, work up to 120 alumni in attendance; an on-site alumni- Thanks to the Johnson was attending Stout), experience opportunities and youth employer visit; two alumni board meetings; two dedication of all our currently reside in Mankato, apprenticeships for students. This year, I am at foundation board meetings; and the years of board members, the Minn. Afolayan is an associate the embryo stage as I begin making contacts with service recognition for faculty and staff. It was a Alumni Association professor of education, Afolayan community representatives.” wonderfully busy and productive year. is flourishing. A “My interest in serving on the alumni board is I have always believed that strangers are just special thanks to Educational Foundations, College of Education, Sue Pittman Mankato State University. based on my vision of assisting our future society friends we’ve yet to meet. And, in doing some Connie and Isaac for When questioned about his involvement with by providing UW-Stout students with the rough calculations, I estimate I have had the their personal the Alumni Association and his upcoming tenure opportunity to make their Stout experience an pleasure of meeting, visiting and working with support during my first year in this office. It has on the board of directors Afolayan said, “My educational springboard to the future. I look nearly 870 alumni, family members, friends, and been a joy working with you! deep appreciation of Stout, its programs, its forward to representing my fellow alumni,” he UW-Stout faculty and staff. Regardless of where Secondly, I want to welcome our new board faculty and staff and everything that Stout stood said. I am or with whom I am speaking, the message is members: Ajide Johnson Afolayan, Kent Korth, for in America and in the world has impressed me Anne Warmka Ward resides in Milwaukee and always the same: “Attending Stout was one of Annette (Anne) Ward, and Irvin Lathrop. I look so much that I want to be part of Stout. I believe is a customer service representative for Quality the best decisions I have made.” You are part of forward to working with each of you and certainly Stout is one of the unique institutions that takes Color Graphics. Ward stated, “I am very pleased a prestigious group of individuals of which I am welcome you on board! pride in diversity, technology and career to become part of the alumni board of directors. happy to be a part. As for 1998, I am looking forward to meeting opportunities for every human being. I enjoyed As a more recent graduate, I am looking forward On another note, I would like to personally another 870 potential new friends! the opportunity while I was there, and I want the to sharing my ideas and concerns with alumni legacy to continue.” and current students. I would like to work toward Irvin Lathrop enrolled at Stout developing more involvement between the two Alumni scholarships awarded after World War II, earned a entities.” degree in industrial education The UW-Stout Alumni Association offers graduate students scholarships to pursue and began teaching printing at a master’s degree at Stout. These endowed scholarships are financed by funds the high school in Ottumwa, collected from past membership dues and from the revenue collected from the Stout Affinity Credit Card. Iowa. After earning a master’s degree and a doctorate from Iowa Marilyn Kooiker, completing her master’s degree in home economics with a State University, Lathrop spent Lathrop child/family services concentration, is using the 1997-98 Stout Alumni Graduate one year teaching at Western Michigan Scholarship for tuition and expenses incurred on her thesis. Cheryl Skroch is also a Rothaupt University. He moved to Long Beach, Calif., to 1997-98 recipient of the graduate scholarship. Jeanne Wittman Rothaupt ’82 received the Robert S. Swanson Alumni Fellowship. The Alumni Association, at the teach graphic arts and direct the graduate program for the industrial arts department at California time of Chancellor Swanson’s retirement, named this fellowship in his honor. Stout graduates may State University. Lathrop also served as apply for the fellowship to pursue post graduate or research studies. department chair and associate dean of extension before retiring in 1988. “I have always had a soft place in my heart for Stout and for the faculty I knew,” he said. “The Committee seeks board nominations education I received from Stout helped me greatly The Nominating Committee of the UW-Stout Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the in both my teaching and administration. One of Stout Alumni Association Board of Directors. Alumni are encouraged to submit recommendations the greatest strengths of Stout has been the by completing the form below and returning it, along with the nominee’s current resume to the UW- knowledgeable and caring faculty. I have kept Stout Alumni Association, Nominations Committee, Louis Smith Tainter House, PO Box 790, active in alumni affairs by being involved in the Menomonie, WI 54751-0790. All nominationas and resumes will be kept on file for future reunions we have held in California. I thought Connie Hines ’78 accepted a plaque in appreciation for consideration. her years of service on the board of directors. Also perhaps I could give something back to Stout by retiring and not pictured are Isaac Owolabi BS ’84, MS Nominees should be: being part of the Alumni Association.” ’84; Carol Lund ’74; and Greg Pottorff ’85. • Willing to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors. • Able to attend two meetings held in Menomonie, annually. • Willing to serve actively on committees as needed. Thank you to all alumni for taking time to complete the Alumni Association Board of Directors Nomination Form questionnaire for our alumni directory. Most likely you have Name of Nominee Maiden Name also received a call to verify Year of Graduation Degree

personal information to ensure Address

it is accurately reflected in our City, State, Zip Phone reference book. If you have Place of Employment Position any questions regarding the directory, you may contact the Employer’s Address alumni office. There is still Employer’s Phone time to order your own Submitted by:

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Class Reunions set for June Plans are well under way to celebrate the Golden Events being planned include: Reunion honoring the classes of 1947, 1948 and Chancellors Welcome Address 1949, and the Diamond Reunion honoring the An opportunity to meet Chancellor Sorensen and hear his comments classes from the 1930s. We will be celebrating the on the changes UW-Stout has experienced since your graduation. Golden and Diamond Reunions along with Afternoon Tea Social Wisconsin’s Sesquicentennial and James H. Stout’s Remember the teas in Harvey Memorial? This is an opportunity to “re-capture” the time of the afternoon tea. Join us at the Louis Smith 150th birthday. The committees are hard at work Tainter House for a tea social. Classes of Classes of developing programs and activities for all to enjoy. Reception ’47, ’48, ’49 ’30 through ’39 Dates for the Golden/Diamond Reunion are June Join old friends and former classmates for an evening of reminiscing. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served along with a cash bar. 26 and 27, 1998. Tours of Local Historic Sites Classes of 1958 and 1968, mark your calendars Early Bird Walk on Red Cedar Trail – Riverside Park Sites include Mabel Tainter Memorial, Wilson House Museum, Join Bob and Penny Swanson for a brisk early morning walk down the Louis Smith Tainter House (Eichelberger Hall), Olde Towne. for your 40th and 30th class reunions, which are Red Cedar Trail (old railroad bed). Wine Tasting Gala scheduled for June 12 and 13, 1998. Watch your History of Menomonie and UW-Stout, John Russell Expand your knowledge (and taste); a variety of imported and Revisit the history of UW-Stout and Menomonie through this anecdotal mail for upcoming information. domestic wines and beer (alcoholic and non alcoholic), specialty slide presentation by local photographer John Russell. Nominees from among the 1998 reunion years coffee and hors d’oeuvres will be available for your enjoyment. Tours of Technology and Food Labs are being sought for the Distinguished Alumni Dinner and Program Learn about the changes in the field of technology since your days This is the place to be to see the people you know, and an Award. The honoree will be recognized during the on campus. opportunity to enjoy great food, friends and fellowship during reunion festivities. Please take some time to reflect Tour of the Origen Center, UW-Stout Technology Park this closing ceremony. Distinguished Alumni and Service Award upon whom you believe is deserving of this most Hear the latest developments at the Tech Park and see the “Super recipients will be honored, class photos will be taken and prestigious recognition. Computer” in action. there’ll be the swinging tunes of the ‘40s.

Nominations sought for 1998 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards he UW-Stout Alumni Association wishes to recognize the accomplishments of its alumni, and to acknowledge their personal, professional, and community contributions. Nominations for Tthe Outstanding Alumni, Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards are being solicited from Alumni Awards Nomination alumni, the faculty, staff, and administration. The Outstanding Alumni Award is presented to UW- Nomination for: ■ Outstanding Alumni ■ Distinguished Alumni ■ Service Stout graduates no more than 15 years out from the receipt of their bachelor’s degree. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a UW-Stout graduate more than 15 years out from receipt of their bachelor’s degree. The Service Award is presented to alumni and friends of UW-Stout in Name of Nominee Maiden Name recognition of outstanding support in the development of the university and alumni affairs. As there Year of Graduation Degree are many outstanding alumni who meet the criteria listed below, you are welcome to nominate more than one recipient. Your written nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of Address UW-Stout alumni. Complete the form and return it to the Alumni Office by May 10, 1998. Thank you for your help in identifying UW-Stout’s finest! City, State, Zip Phone

Nominees for the Outstanding and Distinguished Alumni Awards should exemplify: Place of Employment Position Professional Distinction and Achievement—significant and broad professional accomplishments reflecting credit upon the individual and UW-Stout. Employer’s Address Community Service—specific and meritorious service to the community, state or nation. Employer’s Phone Nominees for the Service Award should exemplify: Advancement of UW-Stout’s Mission—daily life exemplifying the mission and ideal of the university Previous Employment for promoting intellectual competence, personal development and service. Awards Received Additional Criteria for Nomination: 1. Nominations may be submitted by alumni, faculty, staff and/or UW-Stout administrators. Special Activities

2. Nominees must be living graduates of UW-Stout. UW-Stout faculty, staff and administrators Suggested Contact Names: are not eligible. 3. Nominees must be selected from graduates of the following reunion years: 1930-1939 Name Phone (Diamond Reunion); 1947, 1948, 1949 (Golden Reunion); 1958 (40th Reunion); and 1968 Address (30th Reunion). 4. Selected recipients are required to be present at the Golden/Diamond Alumni Reunion, Name Phone June 26 and 27, 1998; and the 30th and 40th Alumni Reunion, June 12 and 13, 1998. Address Lodging expenses for the award recipients are provided by the UW-Stout Alumni Association. Recipients must provide their own travel expenses. Submitted by: Selection Process: Name Phone 1. Nominations must be submitted to the Alumni Office. 2. An information form will be sent by return mail for each candidate nominated. This Address information form should be accompanied by a letter or statement in narrative form by the nominators explaining the qualifications of the candidate. Other details or pertinent data that might prove helpful in supporting the nomination include documentation of public or professional recognition, articles or books published and honors received. If you have a resume for the nominee, please include it with your nomination form. If you have any questions, call the Alumni Office at 715/232-1151. 3. Final decisions regarding recipients of the award will be made by the Alumni Association Awards Committee, subject to the approval of the UW-Stout Alumni Association Board of Mail to: Directors. Alumni Office, UW-Stout Alumni Awards Committee, Louis Smith Tainter House, 4. Nominees not selected in a given year may be considered for awards in a subsequent year. P.O. Box 790, Menomonie, WI 54751-0790 or Fax: 715/232-5015

Stout Outlook ◆ 9 UW-Stout Alumni Association GatheringsGatherings

Rockford, Illinois Santa Rosa, California Southeast Wisconsin retired alumni meet A luncheon was held Sept. 17 at Alioto’s, in Milwaukee, for 81 retired Stout alumni and spouses who live in southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Classes from 1935-1961 were represented by the retirees. Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen updated the group on the new technologies and innovations which have occurred at Stout since 1988. Door prizes were awarded to Carlton Ericksen BS ’47, MS ’48; Gerald Holman ’52; Fred Jelich; James Papez ’50; Ken Pederson ’39; Muriel Roesler; Evelyn Schulz ’35; Joseph Serflek BS ’47, MS ’53; Robert Simon ’50; Helen Wolsey Tews ’50; Robert Thompto ’48; and Ruth Bubeck Voll ’36. The next reunion will be held Sept. 16, 1998 in Milwaukee and will be the fifth anniversary of the group. Family members Kathy Kade ’77, brother Richard Kade ’77, sister Sue If you are not on the mailing list and would like to attend, please Kade Hicks ’73 and brother-in-law Jan Hicks ’74 met with alumni director, call Helen Tews at 414/425-3814, or mail the request to her at Sue Pittman, and foundation director, Pat Reisinger, at Richard’s restaurant, 8815 Westlake Drive, Greendale, WI 53129. La Vera Pizza, in Santa Rosa, Calif., in November. Joe Hodorowski ’73, Nancy Hodorowski, Sue Lindemann Stauffer ’68 and Paul Stauffer ’67 met in July with alumni director, Sue Pittman. San Francisco Evansville, Indiana Stout alumnus Kelly Bell worked with the Alumni Association to arrange an alumni dinner at the Marriott Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco in November.

Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen with southeast Wisconsin retired alumni committee members. Seated (l-r): Marilyn Dusold, Helen Wolsey Tews ’50, Ardelle Krueger Stephens ’50 and Elaine Papez. Standing (l- r): Chancellor Sorensen, Walt Dusold ’48, Russ Tews ’50, Muriel Roesler, Henry Roesler ’51, Francis Stephens ’51, Jim Papez ’50. More than 80 alumni and spouses enjoyed a wonderful luncheon and heard about the latest happenings at Stout from Chancellor Sorensen.

Front (l-r): Judy Spain, Karen Mager Rocklewitz ’65, Eileen Sievert Bartak Larry Teppen ’87, Nancy Possehl Teppen ’84, Sue Pittman, Jean Smith ’60, Toni Sorensen, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen, Jennifer Zwahlen ’88, Hartman ’61, Grant Hartman and Tom Burmeister ’69 met for an update Gloria Sutton Noone ’61. Back (l-r): Patricia Wenner Reisinger BS ’61, MS of the happenings at Stout. ’67; Richard Rocklewitz BS ’65, MS ’66; Bob O’Reilly ’88; Terry O’Reilly ’86; Sue Pittman ’82; Ardean Sveum ’51; Nancy Holbus ’86; Kaleene Kenning ’88; Steve Ferrario MS ’80; Henry Hulter ’38; Christine Sutphen Port Washington, Wisconsin ’89; Kelly Bell ’85; D. Peter Petrakis ’71.

(l-r) Melvin Olson BS ’49, MS ’53; Russell Tews ’50; Herb Meisner BS Madison, Wisconsin ’50, MS ’57; John Neumann ’49.

New friends and old acquaintances were made at the Port Washington gathering in September.

Print ’97 (l-r) Betty Eggert, Elmer Eggert ’49, John Neumann ’49. On Sept. 7, a reception was hosted by the Alumni Association and the Stout Typographical Society for alumni attending Print ’97 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Two current students, Scott Felty and Joel Heinzel, were recipients of the Ben Franklin Award, a prestigious award for screen printed media. They are the first students to ever win in this category.

Madison area alumni gathered in September at the Coachman Inn, (l-r) Robert Simon ’50, Geralyn Erickson Wentorf ’50, Fred Wentorf Stout alumni attending Print 97. Edgerton, Wis., owned by Stout alumnus Brian Johnson ’82. BS ’50, MS ’55.

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Faculty and staff recognized Annual homecoming reception honors 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service to the university

Ten Years Row 1 (l-r): Sandra Bodsberg, Linda Anderson, Mary Gruenhagen, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. Fifteen Years Row 1 (l-r): Dennis Vanden Bloomen, Terri Hansen, Ann Thies, Leslie Koepke, Chancellor Charles Row 2 (l-r): B. Naidu Katuri, James Coppage, Marcia Oas, Carol Hagness. Row 3 (l-r): Breck Schwartz, Steven W. Sorensen. Row 2 (l-r): Joseph Maglio, Vickie Kuester, Rosalie Werner. Row 3 (l-r): Don Olson, William Hansen. Schlough, Rosalind Christianson, Rebecca Hendrickson.

Twenty Years Row 1 (l-r): Ronald Borchert, Marlys Jimos, Brenda Swannack, Christine Ness, Rose McLean, Twenty-Five Years Row 1 (l-r): Susan Thurin, Jean Price, Ellen Carlson. Row 2 (l-r): Martha Wallen, John Hunt, Cynthia Jenkins, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. Row 2 (l-r): Leland Nicholls, Peder Hamm, Mary Weber, Evelyn Kay Hellendrung, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. Norrgard, Laura Muenich, Myrna McRoberts, Wayne Thibado. Row 3 (l-r): Allen Noll, Robert Berkemer, Diane Larson, Larry Kuester, Bruce Donicht, Mary Hintzman.

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Thirty Years Row 1 (l-r): Bonnie Christianson, Marlene Schultz, Philip Schwarz. Row 2 (l-r): Zeke Smolarek, Robert For more information or to order your diploma frame Hoyt, James Ley, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. call the alumni office at 715/232-1151

Stout Outlook ◆ 11 Alumni in the News

Kuboyama is busy making ukuleles Alumni Testimonials In 1957 Kazukiyo “Jiggs” (as he prefers to be Five years ago, with called) Kuboyama earned a bachelor of science more time on his hands, What Stout Did For Me degree in industrial education from Stout State Kuboyama began College. After graduation from Stout, Kazukiyo teaching adults how to returned to Oahu and began his teaching career. make ukuleles. The His first assignment was at Waianae High School classroom is housed in “Going to Stout caused me to grow up. I was from the Chicago area and as a wood shop teacher. It was there he first his garage and is a far from home and family. I learned to budget both time and money. I began to “fool around with making ukuleles,” “labor of love” for him. was also given the opportunity to experience situations similar to those and after his students asked him to teach them, He never charges for I would experience while working. I was often the only female in a class Kuboyama began to look at the entire process. “I lessons. The student and would sometimes get picked on as a result. Once I graduated and tried to make them like the professionals, but it pays only for the cost Kuboyama started work at IBM, I was often the only female present at meetings. didn’t work,” he said. “I started experimenting of materials which runs about $65. “My mother Rather than feel like a minority, I’d already learned to be considered as more, and it came to me. Why couldn’t I combine always said that when you do something good for an equal. Since I was a packaging engineering major, I was fairly well the neck and side pieces using a mold—some of people, don’t expect any reward because seeing prepared to jump right in as an IBM packaging engineer. The class work the old principals I had learned while at Stout.” that a person is happy is the best reward of all,” we did with corrugated and other packaging materials was most helpful Kuboyama was then transferred to Kalani Kuboyama said. “I believe that.” in writing specifications for suppliers’ packaging. I would also add that High where he set up the shop program. Five Kuboyama estimates he has taught more than Brown you can never have too much drafting experience! Sixteen years ago we years later, he left Kalani to teach at Honolulu 500 people to make ukuleles. He receives more still lettered by hand, so good lettering and drafting techniques were Community College. During these years and than 50 calls a month from people interested in appreciated. One of the most important aspects of my Stout career was after his retirement in 1986, Kuboyama perfected attending his classes. “Fifty ask and I might take having a speech minor, although I don’t think I appreciated it at the his skills at ukulele-making. five,” he said. time. Giving speeches of all kinds not only gave me experience in speaking but built my self-confidence. This is a highly transferable and valuable skill. Thank you Mike Nicolai! Out here in California, people are not familiar with the UW System, so I usually have to give them a Stoehrs sell business to little geography lesson (i.e. Madison vs. Menomonie), but that’s the National Geographic least I can do. I’m proud to be a Stout alumna!” Donna Fain Brown ’81 William ’70 and Mary Kay Merkowitz Stoehr ’71 began producing Trails Illustrated topographic maps in their basement 11 years ago. Today they have a three-story office building and have “As an industrial education teacher, principal and superintendent, I recently sold their business to National spent 30 years in public education. In my new career, I now supervise Geographic. Based in Evergreen, Colo., Trails student teachers. All of this experience has given me the opportunity to Illustrated is an award-winning publisher of up- see firsthand the results of teacher preparation programs, and Stout is to-date maps of national parks, national forests second to none. As a graduate and in my first year of teaching, I felt very and other public lands as well as adventure travel well prepared. I was confident and dedicated to my profession. I left locations around the world. According to John Stout believing that teaching was not a job or a career but a calling. As Fahey Jr., president of National Geographic a part of this calling, I knew I was expected to teach well and do Ventures, “As we start to expand our presence in whatever it takes for students, but I was also expected to be proud of the the cartographic marketplace, we could not have fact that I was prepared to reach students others could not. As I taught, made a better match than with the nationally I tried to attract students to teaching and to Stout. This seemed natural because I knew how well prepared I was, and surely Stout could do the recognized leader of these premier recreations Naylor William and Mary Kay Stoehr maps.” The Stoehrs continue to manage Trails same for others. Finally, I have spent many years observing, evaluating, Illustrated as manager directors of National Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. coaching and collaborating with teachers who were products of many Geographic’s Colorado operations. Trails Illustrated maps have received several universities. I can honestly say again that Stout is second to none.” In addition to his responsibilities with National national awards, including the National James Naylor ’65 Geographic, William was the president of the Association for Interpretations’ Interpretive International Map Trade Association representing Media Award. publishers, educators, software publishers, The Stoehrs travel extensively and enjoy “Utilizing the knowledge, skills and attitudes that I developed within equipment manufacturers, distributors, retail hiking, skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, the Stout course work and, beyond those classes, with extracurricular dealers and government agencies from more sea kayaking and fly fishing. They have traveled activities, I truly believe I live more graciously within my monetary than 54 countries. In this capacity, he has traveled at length in Alaska where they have spent two to income. Classes focusing on home management, equipment, textiles around the world to address conferences in four weeks each year for the last nine years on and home furnishings helped me to be a more discerning consumer Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands and England. major backpacking and sea kayaking trips. They while applying good design principles. Thanks to Frieda Kube, Ruth He is founding co-chair of the American have traveled to all 50 states and to China, Amon, Dorothy Clure and the professors in textiles. Tasty, attractive Discovery Trail Society and is currently a trustee Australia, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium, and better planned meals can be attributed to Dorothy Knutson Traisman of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. He has also Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, the as she taught meal management (and I’m still learning from her through served on the board of directors of the American Caribbean and Hong Kong. Upcoming National membership in the Madison Phi Upsilon Omicron alumni group). Love Hiking Society as chair of the advisory council. Geographic assignments will take the Stoehrs to of history and art appreciation were encouraged in classes with Dr. Mary Kay is president of the board of Big Africa, Asia and South America. Ringelstetter Agnew and Mary Williams. Our travels are enriched as we continue to City Mountaineers, a national wilderness Bill received a B.S. degree in industrial research and visit the historic sites and art museums. Plus, who could experience program for inner-city, at-risk teens. technology from Stout in 1970 and was captain forget Bob Melrose in his role as economics professor and patient She is past president of the Rocky Mountain of the track team. Mary Kay earned a B.S. degree landlord. Dr. Callahan and Dr. Fleming instilled a constant evaluation Nature Association, a nonprofit group that in home economics in 1971. Both received the of my writing. Is it concise? Am I conveying the true meaning? Notice, publishes books, posters and educational items; Medallion Award, the university’s highest I didn’t say I always succeeded! Participation as a member and officer operates more than 60 retail outlets; and conducts graduation honor. in the Home Economics Club, Alpha Sigma Alpha and Phi Upsilon educational seminars for the benefit of Rocky Prior to the topographic map business, Bill Omicron plus working in the library and as a dormitory resident Mountain National Park and its visitors. Mary worked for two major electrical equipment assistant helped to develop my “people” skills. Mary Killian, as a Kay is currently on the board of directors of the manufacturers in a variety of positions and sorority adviser, guided me to look at the consequences of actions for Rocky Mountain National Park Associates. ultimately became responsible for all factory an individual and an entire organization. All of these facets have made Together, Mary Kay and Bill have researched operations. Mary Kay taught junior high and me more employable as a teacher, food demonstrator, project coordinator, and written two best-selling guidebooks and then became a technical editor and author for consultant, workshop planner and presenter.” several articles for regional and national Interweave Press and Handwoven Magazine. In Katchen Kubitz Ringelstetter ’60 publications. The Stoehrs were recently honored this capacity, she designed and produced award- as national recipients of Leave No Trace Inc.’s winning, high-fashion, hand-woven garments, first annual Partnership Award presented in contributed articles to the magazine, edited cooperation with the National Park Service, submitted articles and helped coordinate editorial U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Bureau of Land direction.

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Employer Profile Alums publish books Kohler Co. House publishes fourth cookbook In addition to its corporate headquarters in “Although we no longer recruit on campus,” Deanna Howell House ’61 recently published speaking to community groups, Kohler, Wis., Kohler Co. has 43 other properties Heppner continued, “the strong relationships the fourth cookbook in her “House Specialties” she shares her positive living from China to France. Kohler is diverse in both we have with the Stout placement office, along series. House Specialities Encores follows the philosophy as she communicates products and services offered. with the advantages of electronic postings, same formula used in her first three cookbooks of through food. The American Club, Wisconsin’s only Five allow us to maintain a presence on campus and tasty, easy to prepare recipes which use A native of rural southern Diamond Resort/Hotel, is one of Kohler’s to advertise specific job openings and general ingredients most cooks have on hand. The Wisconsin, House has spent most most recognized entities. Voted by readers of hiring needs.” cookbooks feature eye-catching graphic design, of her adult life in southwest Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top four golf Last September Chancellor Charles W. chapter titles, menus, food gift ideas and a Michigan. After living in House resorts in the world, the American Club is host Sorensen had an opportunity to meet with 24 of complete cross-reference index. Portage, Mich., for 19 years, she and her husband, of the 1998 U.S. Women’s Open Champion- the 47 Stout alumni employed by Kohler Co. at House is a freelance food writer regularly George, now live in Ada near Grand Rapids, ship. Also located in Wisconsin is the Kohler its Wisconsin plant. Sorensen provided an read in the Kalamazoo Gazette, The Grand Rapids Mich. Design Center, a 36,000 square-foot showcase update on the state of the university along with Press and the Country Folk Art magazine. She House’s professional affiliations include exploring dramatic design ideas in the kitchen a question and answer session. has taught junior high, senior high and adult membership in the American Association of and the bath. Tom Schoemer ’63, staff home economics education classes. Family and Consumer Sciences, the Michigan New markets, technologies and design engineer at Kohler, “Enthusiastic teaching makes learning fun” Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, resources were brought to Kohler with the commented on the education continues to be one of House’s favorite mottos. The National Press Women and Michigan Press purchase in the mid-1980s of two of the finest he received at Stout. “In Whether she is teaching an adult education class, Women. She currently serves on the board of the companies in the home furnishings industry, addition to the technical aspects presenting a workshop for 4-H members or Stout University Foundation. Baker, Knapp & Tubbs Inc., and McGuire of my education at Stout, I Furniture. These are just a sampling of Kohler acquired an appreciation of the Jackson writes family and consumer sciences career text Co. holdings. manufacturing industry, and I Schoemer Expanding career options for students was Leona she started her publishing Over the years, Stout’s placement services learned diligence in the pursuit “Lee” Novy Jackson’s goal in writing a textbook. company, Images Unlimited, and office has developed a professional relationship of my degree which later carried on into my She wanted to introduce her students to the many published the fitness guide and with Kohler Co. Herb Heppner, senior recruiter career in the industrial and manufacturing career opportunities available in family and her first cookbook, From The for Kohler Co., said, “Most of the Stout engineering areas here at Kohler Co. When I consumer sciences. However, her textbook Apple Orchard — Recipes for graduates working at Kohler Co. hold majors started at Stout in industrial education, I learned includes much more than a summary of careers Apple Lovers. Her love of the in technical disciplines and are working in the value of learning by doing and the practical in the field. It offers guidelines for developing orchard and all things “apple” technical positions. It is important for a side of technical education which I carried with job skills to achieve success in any field as well prompted her to write her second Jackson manufacturer like Kohler Co. to have a resource me when I changed to the industrial technology as helping students make career choices. cookbook about apples. Apples, Apples like Stout that develops young talent for program and on into my job at Kohler Co.” Her textbook, titled Careers in Focus - Family Everywhere—Favorite Recipes From America’s challenges in the ever-changing disciplines of and Consumer Sciences, was released in mid- Orchards was published in 1996. engineering and design.” 1997 by Goodheart-Wilcox, a leading publisher After graduating from Stout in 1957 with a of family and consumer sciences and industrial bachelor’s degree in home economics education, technology materials. The book discusses the Lee taught in Wisconsin for two years. Her skills that employers feel are basic to success in husband, Peter, is also a Stout graduate who the workplace. It is a full-color text with objectives, earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in summaries, review questions and suggested industrial education in 1959. They moved to activities. Selected careers in family and consumer Missouri where Pete began his 33-year career in sciences are identified in business, education and the department of technology at Northwest communication, human services, science and Missouri State University, Maryville. He taught technology, the arts, and entrepreneurship. and served as chairman of the department and as “To me, the most interesting sections to write university administrator before retiring in 1992. about,” reports Jackson, “were the profiles of Lee taught at Maryville R-II High School for various persons describing their work in the more than 23 years. She received her master’s family and consumer sciences field. I think degree from Northwest Missouri State University. students will really be able to relate to their Lee and Pete live in Maryville, Mo., and stories and the photos of actual persons working spend summers at their cabin in northern in their careers.” Minnesota. They are the parents of two sons. This is not Lee’s first venture into publishing Steve is a physician in family practice in as she has self-published two cookbooks and a Marblehead, Ohio, and Tom is a branch manager Kohler employees who are also Stout graduates met with Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen. guide to nutrition and physical fitness. In 1982 of a bank in the Kansas City area. “Service” is Vande Berg’s middle name In 1970 Steve Vande Berg MS ’75 became part Vande Berg has been a leader in the development more women business travelers. Thirty years ago owner of the family business, the Holiday Manor of major changes which include the they were pretty much nonexistent.” Best Western, which his father opened in implementation of a strategic plan in 1997, a new Vande Berg also commented on one of the Menomonie in 1963. Little did he know this logo, a new reservation system, a new design marked differences between European and small family business would take him to places program, and a global quality control assurance stateside hotels. “Europe puts more emphasis on like Poland, New Zealand, Australia, Holland, program. “I’m quite proud of that,” he said, “as food,” he said. “Other than that, it’s pretty much Switzerland and Germany (just a few of the Best Western was the first hotel chain to go the same worldwide. Service is the number one countries he has visited). And not only did he run global.” issue regardless of where you are.” the motel, he also became part of UW-Stout’s When asked for one comment to sum up his Although no longer teaching at UW-Stout, faculty, teaching institutional food purchasing experiences on the International Board, he stated, Vande Berg has continued his involvement with from 1972-1987. “It’s such a small world today and this has been the university. Currently, he is serving on the Not one to sit still, Vande Berg also became a fantastic experience, one I will always treasure. Stout University Foundation Board of Directors actively involved with the Wisconsin Innkeeper I cherish those relationships I was able to (having also served from 1986-1995) and is a Association in the early ’70s, serving as president develop.” member of the Blue Devil Boosters. He served in 1985. As to the changes he has witnessed in his 30 on the pre-college program in 1994 and was chair In 1991 he became more involved with Best years in the business, Vande Berg commented, of the “Toward Century II” capital campaign Western International. Since that time, he has “People are looking for different experiences, from 1985-1986. He was the recipient of UW- held several positions on the board of directors more amenities, and properties that are more Stout’s Distinguished Athletic Service Award in and recently retired as chairman of the board. customer friendly. There is a higher importance 1992. During his tenure with Best Western International, on security now than in the past, and there are Vande Berg

Stout Outlook ◆ 13 Blue Devil Report Fall sports wrap-up Overall, a successful Blue Devil sports season So much for playing for the future. The 1997 UW-Stout sports Tennis season was played for the present and, overall, it was a successful Amy Jamieson (Sr., Dayton, Minn.) and Lauren Mader (So., season with all six of the teams showing improvement. Neenah) combined to win the WIAC No. 1 doubles crown, the first The Blue Devil football team generated more excitement than time any Blue Devil team has accomplished the feat. in quite some years when they finished with a 6-4 overall record Jamieson finished as the conference runner-up at No. 1 singles and a 5-2 conference record that tied them for second place. Along and Mader was runner-up at No. 2 singles. the way, Stout defeated UW-La Crosse, UW-River Falls and UW- The Blue Devils finished in fourth place in the conference, but Stevens Point on their way to their best conference finish since finished with a 4-2 conference dual record. 1965. Short of players – only seven on the roster – the Blue Devils The Blue Devil soccer team posted a 9-9 overall record and improved their dual record to 7-5, one of the best dual records in 3-5 in league play, their best finishes in three years as a varsity Blue Devil women’s tennis history. program. The volleyball squad turned their season around from a year ago, finishing at 17-14. The women’s tennis team placed Quarterback and team most valuable player Matt Bunyan led the Blue fourth at the conference tournament and had their first ever No. 1 Volleyball Devils to a second place conference finish, Stout’s best finish since 1965. doubles champion. Behind the hitting of All-Region performer Stacy Stoddard Two women cross country runners earned All-America honors (Jr., St. Paul, Minn.), the Blue Devil volleyball team made some — the first time in more than a decade that has happened — and noise and picked up quite a few more wins along the way. the Blue Devil men had an all-conference performer. Stoddard finished with a school record 444 kills, to go along And the future looks equally as good for all of the fall sports with her ever-increasing school record for career blocks that she with very few performers lost to graduation. established last season. Tori Feit (So., Rushmore, Minn.) established a single match Football school record when she hit .818 in a match with UW-Oshkosh. Only two weeks earlier, Stoddard had set a single match mark of Keyed by record-setting performances by quarterback Matt .800. Bunyan (Jr., Janesville), the Blue Devil football team came up Setter Jenny Kraczek (So., Blaine, Minn.) matched a single with a season that fifth year coach Ed Meierkort has been dreaming match record in assists when she provided 63. about. Joining Stoddard on the all-conference team was Monica Bunyan passed for a single season school record 3221 yards Cyrus (Jr., Farmington, Minn.), who provided steady play at the and 33 touchdowns, breaking Tim Peterson’s 1989 marks of 2956 net and back on defense, leading the team in digs. passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns. Bunyan also led the nation in total yards with 3216. With wins over La Crosse, River Falls and Stevens Point, the Women’s Cross Country Katy Olsen, 128, placed 11th at the Paul Gilles, 6, and Jason Petersohn NCAA Division III Cross Country were the driving forces behind the Blue Devils even entertained thoughts about advancing to their All season long, roommates Katy Olsen (Jr., Rice Lake) and Championships, while Katie Blue Devil men’s cross country team. first ever NCAA Division III playoff. The wins over the three Katie Jacobson (Jr., Eau Claire) pushed eached other. Most of Jacobson, 122, placed sixth as both teams was the first time in recent memory Stout has downed them the season, it was Olsen that came out on top of the friendly rivalry. earned All-American status. in the same season. But at the NCAA Division III Championships, in weather more Bunyan wasn’t the only Blue Devil breaking records. With all fitting for a duck in an insulated rain coat, Jacobson thrived in the of the touchdowns scored (45), kicker Nolan Mosher (So., conditions and finished sixth, while Olsen finished a nearby 11th. Janesville) easily set a single season record for points after Both earned All-American awards. touchdowns, making 37-of-41 attempts. He is also tied for the Despite finishing third at the conference meet and sixth at the career record with 53. NCAA Midwest Regional meet as a team, the Blue Devils did not To catch those passes the Blue Devils had a strong contingent advance to the national meet. But Olsen and Jacobson were not of receivers in Scott Wojcik (Sr., Marshfield), Jesse Witcraft alone. Several members of the squad loaded up the car, drove to the (Jr., New Lisbon) and Jim Pillars (So., Chicago, Ill.). Wojcik and national meet in Boston, Mass., cheered their teammates on and Pillars each caught nine touchdown passes, matching the mark set drove back. by Mark Rothwell in 1987. Witcraft, a track All-American, caught During the conference meet, Olsen placed fourth, Jacobson eight TD passes, including three against River Falls. was fifth, and the team moved up to a third place finish. The Blue Devils were well represented on the all-conference Lauren Mader, left, and Amy Jamieson were the first UW-Stout women’s team. Wojcik, offensive lineman Jason Lehman (Sr., Bruce), Men’s Cross Country tennis players to win the conference No. 1 doubles title. defensive linemen Andy Wickstrom (Sr., Menomonie) and Mike Paul Gilles (Sr., Plum City) and Jason Petersohn (Sr., Manitowoc) Olson (Sr., Farmington, Minn.) were first team picks, while were the steady, driving forces behind the Blue Devil men’s cross Bunyan, offensive lineman Jason Nesbitt (So., Burlington), country team. Gilles earned all-conference honors by placing linebackers Sam Standard (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind.) and Don 15th, as the Blue Devils finished sixth as a team. Hagenbart (Sr., Dousman) and cornerback Joe Verstegen (Jr., Little Chute) were second team picks. Honorable mention went to safety Corey Morning (Jr., Bloomer) and offensive lineman Ben Leslie (Jr., Eau Claire). Blue Devils host Soccer Not to be outdone in record breaking performances, the Blue Devil annual alumni game women’s soccer team rewrote a good portion of their record book For former UW-Stout point guard Zak Alwin, it was just like old this fall. times as he scored 21 points to lead his team to a 76-48 win in the Alyssa Halverson (Jr., Rochester, Minn), a transfer from St. Blue Devils’ annual alumni game. Cloud State where she was the Huskie’s starting goalkeeper, shed Alwin, a former all-conference pick who now lives in Stevens the goalkeepers cloak and became an opponent’s goalie’s enemy. Point, canned three 3-pointers, connected on four more shots from By the time the middle of the season came around, Halverson had the floor and added four free throws. Alyssa Halverson, a converted Stacy Stoddard set a single season already broken the single season goals scored record and went on Chuck Schaaf Jr., added 17 points for Alwin’s team. Greg goalkeeper, broke all of the Blue volleyball record when she recorded Devil soccer scoring records. to rack up 14 goals scored, five assists and 33 points, all single Fisher scored six points and Ted Huppert scored 10. For the Blue 444 kills. season and career records. For her efforts, Halverson was named team, Gary Luecke scored 10 points and Greg Kosciuk chipped in For more information on the individual teams, first team all-conference. five. Chad Greenquist also played in the contest. The teams were see the UW-Stout Athletics Web site at The Blue Devils finished the season at .500, the first time ever coached by former team managers Pat Grady and Mike http://www.uwstout.edu/athletics in their short three-year existence. McAndrews.

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Five enter Athletic Hall of Fame Two vital cogs in the evolution of the UW-Stout women’s cross country program, a Steve Zmyewski A rugged rebounder and very capable scorer, baseball player who overcame illness to earn his way to the top of the school record Steve Zmyewski is currently ranked books, a rugged rebounder on Stout’s last men’s basketball conference championship ninth on the Blue Devil career re- bounding list (689), 25th on the all- team and a three-time All-America wrestler were inducted into the UW-Stout Athletic time scoring list (860) and was a mem- Hall of Fame Nov. 8, 1997. Cross country coach Lou Klitzke, cross country and track and ber of the last UW-Stout men’s bas- ketball team to earn a conference title. field standout Sheila Geere, baseball player Jeff Kloes, basketball player Steve Zmyewski Zmyewski recalls the year fondly, and wrestler Tom Ott are members of the 1997 induction class. noting it as one of his biggest thrills in sports, especially defeating UW-Eau Claire at home by one point in the final game of the season to earn a share of the title with UW-Platteville. Sheila Geere Sheila Geere and Jeff Kloes More than 10 years During that 1974-75 championship season, UW-Stout athletics almost parted after he hung up the glove for the UW- Zmyewski was second on the team in scoring with 374 ways after her freshman year. What a Stout baseball team, Jeff Kloes still points and pulled down a team-high 280 rebounds. loss that would have been for both the holds several Stout baseball records During his tenure at Stout, Zmyewski was named all- school’s cross country and track and including the single season records conference, team captain and academic all-conference. field programs. for at-bats (163), hits (81), doubles He placed in the conference top 10 in field goal percentage, Geere went on to win two indoor (16) and batting average (.496). He free throw percentage and rebounding. Zmyewski, who conference track titles in 1986, the also owns the career records for at- red-shirted after the championship season, called his 5000-meter run in 17:30 and the 3000- bats (515) and hits (204) and is third in time at Stout “five of the best years of my life.” meter run in 10:12. During that same year, she earned career batting average (.396). “UW-Stout basketball provided me with excitement four NAIA All-American awards, placing second in the A four-year starter for the Blue Devils, Kloes, a to last a lifetime,” Zmyewski said. “My work ethic was indoor championships two-mile in a time of 10:47 and native of Appleton, Wis., put his career on hold before so enhanced, I will be influenced forever. The people I fourth in the 3000-meter, in a time of 10:04. She placed the start of his junior year to battle Hodgkin’s disease, met would remain in my heart for a lifetime. The sixth at the 1986 NAIA outdoor championships in the then returned to the Blue Devils. education I was to receive would open new doors and 5000-meter and eighth in the 3000-meter. As a catcher, he helped the team to two conference give my life direction.” “I didn’t think I was good enough to run in college,” championships, was a three-time all-conference pick, a Zmyewski, originally from the East Coast of the Geere said, so she quit the program. Geere said cross two-time NAIA District 14 player of the year and Area United States, has remained close to the Menomonie country head coach and track and field distance coach 4 player of the year as a senior. area. He first taught industrial arts in La Crosse, then Lou Klitzke, who was also inducted into the Hall of Kloes, who lives in Eau Claire and is employed as the took a sales position with an insurance company in Fame this year, encouraged her to return to the team. vice-president of sales of JBI Inc., in Osseo, has played southeastern Minnesota. During that time, he coached at “Lou encouraged me and was a big influence in my with the Eau Claire Cavaliers, a semi-pro league, and has Houston (Minn) High School, posting a 34-6 record life,” Geere said. “He would write little letters and been named most valuable player four times. He is still during his only two years and, in 1984, led the team to the called. I figured I would let him quit bugging me and go active in baseball, playing part time with an amateur school’s first district championship in 57 years. out.” The rest, as they say, was history. team in Hayward. Bit by the bug to again work with high school age As a freshman, Geere was voted the cross country youth, Zmyewski picked up a master’s degree in guidance team’s most spirited. By her junior year, she was named Thomas Ott Versatility defines and counseling, working first as a counselor at Waseca most improved and was a member of the NAIA District Thomas Ott, who played football and (Minn) Middle School, then at Mabel-Canton and Filmore 14 team. As a senior, she was named co-captain, and was baseball for the Blue Devils, but ex- high schools, where he is presently. the outdoor conference runner-up in the 5000- and 3000- celled at wrestling. Ott was the con- In 1990, Zmyewski was named the Southeast meters runs and, at one time, held the school records. ference champion at 152 pounds on Minnesota Counselor of the Year and the Minnesota Geere went on to coach cross country at her high the 1966 WSUC championship team, Counselor of the Year. Zmyewski is a licensed school alma mater, Bloomington (Minn) High School, and went on to place fourth at the thoroughbred trainer and owned the 1992 Claiming taking the team twice to the state meet. In 1992, she was NAIA championships later on in the Horse of the Year at Canterbury Downs in 1992. named the Region 6AA coach of the year. season. With a 16-4-2 record, Ott Zmyewski currently resides in Houston, Minn., with A hotel and restaurant major at Stout, Geere was was named the team’s most valuable his wife, Jill, a Stout graduate, and two teenage children, known by her teammates for the meals she prepared for player. Kristina and Justin. the team. Geere’s work in the restaurant field took her to In his four-year career, Ott posted a 59-28-5 career Colorado, where she is now self-employed while she record and was a two-time co-captain and three-time pursues a masters degree in special education at the All-American, advancing to national action during his University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. freshman, junior and senior years. As a freshman, Ott Bostrom receives service award finished seventh at the NAIA championships, and as a Around the Menomonie area sports scene, he is simply referred to Lou Klitzke As the men’s cross senior, he placed fifth. as Jake. country coach beginning in 1977, During his Stout career, Ott tallied 10 varsity letters, Klitzke began seeing signs of interest was chosen baseball most valuable player in 1967 at After more than 20 years as the radio voice of the UW-Stout in a women’s program. Within two third base and shortstop, and was a place kicker for the Blue Devils and nearly 30 years within the Stout and Menomonie years, Klitzke established the football team. communities, Jake Bostrom was the recipient of the UW-Stout women’s team and, by 1982, his While at Stout, Ott was involved in the Chi Lambda Distinguished Service Athletic Award during the annual UW-Stout women’s team qualified for the fraternity and was a four year member of the S-Club, Hall of Fame Banquet. NCAA Division III national meet, serving as both historian and secretary. Ott graduated Bostrom, who has done both play-by-play and color for both which he said was one of his biggest from Stout in 1968 as a member of the first business Stout and area high schools, came to Menomonie in 1968 as a thrills in sports. Klitzke also saw the administration class. member of the university’s Student Services department, where he was assigned to men’s program improve during the same time period. After graduation, Ott returned to Pennsylvania where advise the student newspaper, The Stoutonia, during the turbulent ’60s. “In 1982 and 1983, we had good runners and enough he has been very active in coaching youth baseball in Bostrom left the university in late 1971 to join Lutheran Brotherhood as a sales depth to be challenging as a team, both men and women,” Montourville, Pa. He coached the Montourville American representative, which he is still affiliated with today. Klitzke said. Legion Post 104 team to league championships in 1988, Over the years, Bostrom has been associated with various Stout booster clubs, Klitzke coached cross country and the distance runners 1989 and 1990, and the regional championship in 1990. for track from 1977-87, and during that time had 14 All- Wrestling continued to occupy time on Ott’s schedule. serving in nearly every office the organizations had, and was a prime force behind the Americans and one national champion in Jeff Wachter. He has been a wrestling official for 23 years and seven local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) organization. Klitzke, who taught psychology at Stout from 1960- times refereed the state championship finals match. Ott The FCA was what actually got Bostrom involved in local radio when he started 90, was involved in running in the Menomonie was inducted into the Muncy High School Hall of Fame a pre-game minute featuring FCA athletes for what was then WMNE (now WMEQ community, establishing road races such as the American in 1984. radio). A few years later, he was at a Menomonie High School game in Eau Claire, and Cancer Society Fun Run, the Fourth of July Red Cedar Currently the manager of Baxter Plumbing and WMEQ owner/announcer Mike Phillips tapped Bostrom to help him with that game. Classic and the Wakanda Wander. Professionally, Klitzke Heating in Hughesville, Pa., Ott has worked as a sales The microphone has been his ever since. established the Undergraduate Fellows honors manager for Muncy Homes Inc., was the principal of “Receiving this award is a real thrill, a real kick,” Bostrom said. “Some of the guys organization, and developed and revised the Stout Faith Tabernacle Christian Academy, and was a sales that have received this award have really served. You can’t put a price tag on it.” psychology program. manager for ConChem Co. Bostrom, and his wife of 34 years, Shirley, have two adult children, Kristen and Klitzke and his wife, Liz, are retired and live in White Ott and his wife, Sharon, have three adult children, Kari, and one grandson, Luther. Bear Lake, Minn. Thomas, Jamie and Melissa.

Stout Outlook ◆ 15 Alumni News

Class Notes 1920 – 1969 family and consumer science teacher at Century High Michael Mozal ’85 was promoted to vice president at 1993 – 1995 Esther Evenson Albright ’43 has recently moved to School, Rochester, Minn. Connie Hines ’78 has been Joseph J. Duffy Co., Chicago, Ill. Michael Skalitzky Sally Binkowski ’93, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is Sun Prairie after residing 32 years in Madison. George promoted to director of field technology sales and ’85, Kenosha, is a senior packaging engineer with group team leader at Dayton-Hudson Corporation’s Bowers MS ’47, represented Chancellor Sorensen support tools at American Express Financial Advisors, Baxter. Operations Center. Melissa Martinsen Kamps ’93 is and UW-Stout, Sept. 19, at the inauguration of James Minneapolis. Laurie Letourneau Kinneberg ’78 is Dena Rykal Manier BS ’86, MS ’91, Cadott, is a employed with the WIC program in Dodgeville and is Garland as the 20th president of Miami University, associate principal at Cretin-Derham Hall High School, counselor at Cadott Elementary School. Dallas Olson a consulting dietitian at Parkview Terrace, Platteville. Oxford, Ohio. Robert Swanson BS ’49, MS ’50, St. Paul, Minn. Robert Thomson ’78, St. Charles, Ill., ’86 has been promoted to technology team leader at Colleen Kummer BS ’93, MS ’95 is director of Menomonie, is chair of the board of directors of the is an industrial technology instructor at Streamwood Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Tyler, Texas. Jeffrey ’86 Summer Session, Regis University, Denver. Tammy Menomonie Community Health Foundation. High School. Joel Turner ’78 has been promoted to and Kathleen Osborne Sawyer ’91 reside in Coon Lanoue ’93, Madison, is a sales representative with Irvin Lathrop ’50, Laguna Hills, Calif., senior principal brazing engineer at Altec Interna- Rapids, Minn. Jeffrey is branch manager at Discover Sentry Insurance. Mary Jo Reiter ’93 has joined represented Chancellor Sorensen and UW-Stout, Aug. tional, La Crosse. Ann Yurcisin MS ’78, Ed.S. ’81 is Mortgage; Kathleen is assistant manager at Target. Dunsirn Industries’ purchasing team in Neenah as a 28, at the inauguration of San Diego State University’s the director of the Office For Disability Services at Lynn Dedering Sell ’86, Wauwatosa, is a customer buyer/estimator specialist. Thomas Vang BS ’93, MS Second Century and the installation of Stephen Weber Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. account representative for Milwaukee Electronics. ’96 is a counselor with the Wilder Foundation, St. as the seventh president of the university. John BS Stuart Arp ’79 has been promoted to senior vice Sharon Oncken Kaufman ’87, Madison, is a case Paul, Minn. Teri Weiland ’93, Tomah, has been listed ’55, MS ’62 and Barbara Brown Rynders ’57, New president of Adam’s Mark Hotels and Resorts, Or- manager for developmentally disabled adults at Path- in Who’s Who of America’s Teachers and Who’s Brighton, Minn., recently traveled to Spain where lando, Fla. Sue Loew Halama ’79, Menomonie, is a ways of Wisconsin. Kari Miller ’87, Virginia Beach, Who in the Midwest. She is presently dean of students John presented his research findings concerning para-educator for early childhood exceptional needs at Va., is a staff accountant for Metro Information Ser- at Mauston Middle School. Matt Wheeler ’93 is educational advancements for students who have Knapp School. Randall Pickering ’79, Fitchburg, is vices, a professional computer consulting firm. general manager of Perkins, Maplewood, Minn. Down’s syndrome and received an award for the director of custom business services for Ameritech. James Gorecki ’88 is a mechanical designer for Craig Brantl ’94, Wichita Falls, Texas, is assis- “Outstanding Scientific Paper” at the World Congress Gene Rosburg BS ’79, MS ’86, was named dean of Aerotek Contract Engineering Services, Brookfield. tant general manager of the Wichita Falls La Quinta for Down’s Syndrome. John is a professor of special instructional operations in trade and industry at Wis- Sonja Grauze Gella ’88 is divisional accounting Inn. Michael Collins ’94, Apple Valley, Minn., is an education at the University of Minnesota. In June consin Indianhead Technical College-Superior. manager for Town and Country Homes, Eden Prairie, account manager for Symbol Technologies. Jolene Barbara participated in the 50th anniversary celebration Minn. Mark Horbinski ’88 is director of information Loos ’94 is international customer relations coordina- of the Alice in Dairyland program. She was Wisconsin’s 1980 – 1983 technology with the School District of South Milwau- tor for Aveda, Blaine, Minn. James ’94 and Jody eighth “Alice” and reigned in 1955-56. Richard Joel Breitung MS ’80 has recently joined Fuhrer kee. In May, he was honored by the Wisconsin chapter Stansfield Lo Sapio ’95 reside in Albuquerque, N. Anderson ’57 is president/district director of Psychological Services, Eau Claire. Jill Christian of the International Society for Technology Education Mex. James is general manager of Texas Land and Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee. Levorson ’80 is senior interior designer at Lintex (WISTE) as their District Computer Educator of the Cattle Co.; Jody is the general manager of La Quinta Wayne Towne ’60, Keshena, has retired from the Corp., St. Paul, Minn. Joey Wang ’80 is attached to Year. Joan Janson MS ’88, Plattsburgh, N.Y., has Airport Inn. Kristin Lundberg BA ’94, MS ’95, College of the Menominee Nation as director of the the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San earned a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Hayward, is a vocational evaluator for Ventures Un- carpentry program. Karen Johnson BS ’61, MS ’62 Diego, Calif., and is currently on a one-year assignment Agnes Duda Keller ’88, Crandon, is a social worker II limited. Mark Maves ’94 has been named assistant has accepted a position as chief operating officer and in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO- for the Forest County Department of Social Services. general manager of Hampton Inn of Eau Claire. vice president of marketing with JMH Communica- N091), Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Michael Bart Kinzel ’88 has been promoted to general manager Kathleen Mangru Mentink MS ’94, Ed.S. ’97 is a tions, New York, N.Y. John ’65 and Nancy Guenzel Wollenzien BS ’80, MS ’84, Salt Lake City, is a of T.G.I. Friday’s, Sandusky, Ohio. Andrew Ruge social studies instructor at Chippewa Valley Techni- Clark ’63, moved from New Ulm, Minn., to Eureka counselor for the Utah Division of Rehabilitation ’88, Arlington, Va., is assistant athletic director at cal College, Eau Claire. Jennifer Montague ’94 is a Springs, Ark., where they are the owners of Beaver Services. George Mason University. Scott Stuckey ’88 is senior design/layout specialist with Kwik-File LLC, Minne- Carvings. Richard Dawson BS ’67, MS ’69, Christopher Bracken ’81 is director of marketing assistant manager at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, apolis. Pamela Stoeklen Mullen ’94, Rice Lake, is Kaukauna, is a technology education teacher at Kiel for the Marriott at Sawgrass Resort, Ponte Vedra Cleveland, Ohio. He was awarded the Certified Rooms serving a three-year term on the board of the Associa- High School. Jerry Price BS ’69, MS ’72, Fort Beach, Fla. Lisa Weisheipl Brantmeyer ’81 is cos- Division Executive (CRDE) designation by the Educa- tion for Persons in Supported Employment. Jennifer Atkinson, is the owner of Professional Services Group, tume shop foreperson for Paramount Show Services, tional Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Propp ’94 is an assistant manager for Chartwell’s an insurance and investment brokerage firm. Charlotte, N.C. Joel Jenkins ’81 has been elected vice Association. Food Service on the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh president of Wachovia Operational Services Corp., campus. Jeff ’94 and Kathryn Raddatz Royle ’94 1970 – 1974 Winston-Salem, N.C. 1989 – 1990 reside in Lexington, Ky. Jeff is a sales executive for Roger Kroes ’70 is the factory manager for Hubbell Randal Archiquette ’82, Neenah, was promoted Jeff Daniel ’89, Katy, Texas, is a senior business Royle Communications; Kathryn is employed by the Power Systems, Centralia, Mo. Barbara Smith Lanz to assistant superintendent at Banta Book Group. Evert analyst for Compaq Computer Corp. Lynn Nelson J. Peterman Co. (as seen on the Seinfeld show) in BS ’70, MS ’71, Three Lakes, has been promoted to Berndt ’82 is technical services engineering manager Dressel ’89 is senior human resource manager for product development. branch manager of M&I Bank of Eagle River. at W.H. Brady, Milwaukee. Susan Stuckey Goudreau Carlson Wagonlit Travel, World Headquarters, Min- Jeffrey ’95 and Julie Lee Bowe ’95 reside in Glenn Griffith ’71, Park Ridge, Ill., has joined ’82, Port Washington, is supervisor of organizational neapolis. John Kluessendorf ’89, Milwaukee, is a Eagan, Minn. Jeffrey is an acccount representative for Union League Club of Chicago as director of opera- learning for Aqua-Chem Inc. James Klaas ’82, senior consultant for Whittman-Hart Inc. Stephanie Wausau Insurance; Julie is an account manager for tions. Ellsworth, is market group implementation manager Love ’89, Superior, is an insurance specialist with Midwest Coca-Cola. Karen Cartwright ’95, Tomah, David Goldberg ’74, Bellevue, Wash., is assistant for American Express Financial Advisors. United Health Care. Donica Lukes Mohr ’89, is a kindergarten teacher at Wyeville Elementary. manager of the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Paul Brennhofer ’83, Menomonie, has completed Sheboygan, has earned a master’s degree in health Chad Frane ’95, Hayward, is an estimator for Custom Seattle Regional Printing Procurement Office. For the all the requirements to be a Certified Retirement services administration from College of St. Francis, Building Specialties. Cynthia Lijewski MS ’95, Boise, past two years, David has spent much of his free time Planner. Jonathan Guden ’83 is a trial attorney for the Joliet, Ill. Nathan Nick ’89 was promoted to plant Idaho, is supervisor of vocational assessment services helping to restore a B-17 Flying Fortress for the Seattle U.S. Army Contract Appeals Division, Arlington, Va. manager at Pierce Manufacturing Inc., Appleton. Debra at The Arc, Inc. and also coordinates a pre-vocational/ Museum of Flight. Robert Ward ’74, Apple Valley, Gregory Kosciuk ’83 is bindery superintendent for Dexheimer Price ’89, De Pere, is a territory manager transition program for junior and senior high school Minn., is director of strategic planning for the Minne- Action Printing, Fond du Lac. Robert Lund ’83 is a for KOS Pharmaceuticals Inc. Jacalyn Tenney ’89, students with disabilities. William ’95 and Dody sota Department of Transportation. Sheila Lehman sales engineer with Signicast Inc., Hartford. Jacki Minnetonka, Minn., is director of catering at the Goldbeck Wubker ’94 reside in Eau Claire. William Wells ’74 is a case assistant with the Department of Jensen Ritchie ’83, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., is a Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome. Daniel Ware BS is a utility technician for NSP; Dody is a managerial Vocational Rehabilitation, Rice Lake. kindergarten teacher with the Burnsville School Dis- ’89, MS ’95 is assistant general manager at Maple Dale accountant at Luther/Midelfort. Bradford ’95 and trict. Barbara Callies Smith ’83, Plymouth, Minn., is Country Club, Dover, Del. Kathleen Anderson Hill Fumiko Kato Zuege ’95 reside in Memphis, Tenn. 1975 – 1979 the northern region retail pricing analyst for Super BS ’90, MS ’97 is a qualified rehabilitation consultant Bradford is an industrial designer for Hunter Fan Co.; James Eisenreich ’75, Minneapolis, is employed by Valu. with Concentra Managed Care Inc., Minneapolis. Kris Fumiko is employed at Adam’s Mark Hotel. Eden Prairie High School. Steven Fried ’75 teaches Reek Roth ’90 has been promoted to senior industrial wood shop and is chair of the industrial arts depart- 1984 – 1988 engineer at Russell Corp., Alexander City, Ala. ment at Bonanza High School, Las Vegas, Nev. Katherine Navarre ’84, Fountain City, received her Charlene Lemke BS ’75, MS ’79, Wheeling, Ill., Ph.D. from Kansas State University in December. 1991 – 1992 teaches human growth, child development and John Urbach ’84 is a technical support engineer for Gregory Faust ’91, Madison, is lead technical trainer parenting classes at Prospect High School. She is also Xcellenet Software, Atlanta. for PC Productivity Inc. Scott ’91 and Julie the director of the Prospect pre-school program. Wil- Jill Brickner ’85 is production services manager at Christianson Hill ’91 reside in Maple Grove, Minn. liam Mathy MS ’75, Fullerton, Calif., was selected as DuFour and Associates, Sheboygan. Duane Fimreite Scott is a credit and collection analyst with Jostens; the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce nominee for the ’85, Chicago, received a master’s degree in business Julie is employed in sales at Scoville Press. Heidi Ethics in America Achievement Award, which honors administration with an emphasis in marketing/entre- Roeder ’91 is CAD room manager at Image Works outstanding business professionals in the Orange preneurship from De Paul University. He is currently Apparel Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif. Peter ’91 and County community. He is president of Related Visual employed by the University of Illinois as a marketing Brenda Blunck Skittone ’90 reside in Hoffman Es- Inc., an audiovisual and video equipment dealer. Nancy specialist for the functional foods for health program. tates, Ill. Peter is a production manager at Otto Engi- Williams Ward ’75, Leawood, Kans., is employed Renee Fontaine-Ebel MS ’85 is a counselor with neering Inc.; Brenda is an accounts payable clerk at with Procter & Gamble in pharmaceutical sales. Fuhrer Psychological Services, Eau Claire. Mona Brite-O-Matic Mfg. Tina Brauer Stenroos ’91 is Dennis Rittenberry ’76 is the owner of Chippewa Inman ’85 has been promoted to associate product employed in purchasing at Gemini Inc., Cannon Falls, Valley Restaurant Supply, Menomonie. The firm fea- development engineer at Rollerblade Inc., Minnetonka, Minn. Jon Zickert ’91, Atlanta, has been promoted to tures used and new equipment. Debra Schneider ’76, Minn. Laura Ericson Manka ’85, International Falls, district manager of sales and operations for Studio Cecil, is a one-on-one inclusion para-educator for Minn., is a customer service agent for Mesaba Airlines. Plus Hotels Inc. CESA #8. Carolyn Svetlik Michalski MS ’85, director of the Robert Kremer ’92, Green Bay, is employed by Douglas Enger ’78 is an electronics technician Center for Business and Industry at Northcentral Endries International. with the U.S. Navy and is currently assigned to the Technical College, Wausau, was honored by the Mobil Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit #201 in Northcentral Vocational Association as the group’s Perrysburg, Ohio. Cynthia Gartzke Heim ’78 is a “Outstanding Vocational Administrator” for 1996-97.

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1996 – 1997 Brad Anderson ’96 has been promoted to director of Marriages housekeeping at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Chan- Mabel Samdahl to John Finney ’40, Dec. 27. Couple Couple resides in Rochester, Minn. Danielle Becker to ’95 to Mark Rudiger, Aug. 23. Couple resides in dler, Ariz. Jessica Beilfuss ’96, Knoxville, Tenn., is a resides in Norman, Okla. Lori Tucker ’77 to Thomas Brian Novotny ’93, Oct. 11. Couple resides in Elk Menomonie. Fumiko Kato ’95 to Bradford Zuege probation officer for the Knox County Probation De- Wrensch ’73, Sept. 20. Couple resides in Ixonia. River, Minn. Jennifer Klein to Steven Bauer ’93, May ’95, June 17, 1996. Couple resides in Memphis, Tenn. partment. Paula Dahlke ’96 is a kindergarten teacher Marysue Crouch ’80 to Patrick Michels, May 31. 10. Couple resides in Richland Center. Cynthia Neitzel Julie Lee ’95 to Jeffrey Bowe ’95, Aug. 23. Couple at Meeme Elementary School, Kiel. Michael Ek ’96 Couple resides in Brownsville. Bobbie Hammond to to Scott Bernhard ’93, April 5, 1997. Couple resides resides in Eagan, Minn. Angela McDowell ’95 to has been named director of displays and exhibits at Thomas Denow ’80, May 24. Couple resides in in Theresa. Barbara Phillips to Perry Demler ’93, Steven Zeyen, April 19, 1997. Couple resides in Becker Communications Inc., Racine. Brian Estey Charlotte, N.C. Barbara Callies ’83 to Glenn Smith, April 26, 1997. Couple resides in Dorchester. Nancy Hastings, Minn. Ann Springer ’95 to John Oellrich, ’96 is a packaging engineer with Tharco, Denver. Eric April 22, 1995. Couple resides in Plymouth, Minn. Reische ’93 to Peter Nissen, June 14. Couple resides March 8, 1997. Couple resides in Brown Deer. Rae Goodrich ’96, Brookfield, is a restaurant manager at Julie Holt ’85 to Andrew Weber, June 14, 1996. in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Sarah Schmitt ’93 to Bryan Anne Buchanan ’96 to Jim Zupetz, Aug. 2. Couple the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport. Lynn Mickelson Couple resides in Arlington, Va. Di Yin to Alfred Hundt, May 17. Couple resides in Wausau. Julie resides in Britt, Minn. Angela Romani ’95 to Eric Gorski ’96, Owatonna, Minn., is an underwriting Gomez MS ’85, Jan. 1, 1997. Couple resides in Union Urban ’93 to Kevin Schmitt ’91, Aug. 2. Couple Goodrich ’96, June 21. Couple resides in Brookfield. automation training and development specialist for Grove. Sharon Oncken ’87 to Jeff Kaufman, Oct. 18. resides in West Bend. Carrie Berth ’94 to Richard Carla Shadley ’95 to Shawn Unruh ’95, April 19, Federated Insurance. David Gronquist ’96 has joined Couple resides in Madison. Agnes Duda ’88 to Joseph Higgins, Sept. 20. Couple resides in Frisco, Colo. 1997. Couple resides in Marshall, Minn. Bonnie Becker Communications Inc., Racine, as an exhibit Keller, Sept. 13. Couple resides in Crandon. Lynn Allyson Brand ’94 to John Roscioli, Aug. 9. Couple Schnell ’95 to Andrew Manthey, Oct. 12, 1996. designer. Jason Haugley ’96, Menomonie, is a para- Lechleitner ’88 to Scott Shepro, Aug. 30. Couple resides in Kenosha. Holly Glodoski ’94 to Bradley Couple resides in Shawano. Anitra Bauch ’96 to educator in the emotionally disabled classroom, Meno- resides in Edgar. Kathy Erdman to Timothy Roches- Lilly, June 21. Couple resides in Marietta, Ga. Char- Scott Huff, Aug. 16. Couple resides in Augusta. Julie monie High School. Lloyd Mennenga ’96 is a small ter ’89, March 22, 1997. Couple resides in Wausau. lotte Iausly ’94 to Terry Everson ’83, Nov. 2, 1996. Janke ’96 to Steve Casperson, May 3. Couple resides business consultant for Mennenga Tax and Financial, Kathleen Anderson BS ’90, MS ’97 to Christopher Couple resides in Blair. Linda Kummerow ’94 to in Oakdale, Minn. Tara Koski to Douglas Mannigel Madison. Randy Popham ’96 is an industrial de- Hill, Sept. 28, 1996. Couple resides in Burnsville, Steven Filipiak, Oct. 26, 1996. Couple resides in ’96, June 21. Couple resides in Marshfield. Kate signer for HON Co., Muscatine, Iowa. Tonya Rife Minn. Jodi Hesselink ’91 to Robert Popp, June 28. Shoreview, Minn. Sonya Nilssen ’94 to Jason Messer to Lloyd Mennenga ’96, Oct. 25. Couple ’96, New York, N.Y., is a designer with Rockwell Couple resides in Green Bay. Erika Krueger ’91 to Swanson, Sept. 5. Couple resides in Hudson. Amy resides in Oregon. Laura Ames ’97 to Daniel Seanor Group which specializes in entertainment, retail de- Jeff Ritchey, Dec. 21, 1996. Couple resides in Atlanta. Peterson ’94 to Jeff Ramseier, Oct. 11. Couple resides ’94, Aug. 16. Couple resides in Merrill. Andrea sign and architecture. Timothy Williamson ’96 is an Diana Gundlach ’92 to Scott Schwantes, April 19, in Osseo. Jennifer Putz ’94 to Andrew Meelberg, Busch ’97 to Daniel Stiller, June 28. Couple resides in estimator/field technician with Waukesha Concrete 1997. Couple resides in Madison. Michelle Maniquiz Oct. 4. Couple resides in Minnetonka, Minn. Kathryn Appleton. Randi Cowan ’97 to Andrew Stanley, Products Inc., Waukesha. Rae Anne Buchanan Zupetz ’92 to Imran Qureshi, Dec. 22, 1996. Couple resides in Raddatz ’94 to Jeff Royle ’94, Aug. 16. Couple May 31. Couple resides in Eau Claire. Jodi Vettrus to ’96, Britt, Minn., is a personnel manager for Target. Minneapolis. Laura Oehler to James Van Asten ’92, resides in Lexington, Ky. Lisa Bartels to Richard Kyle Hunter ’97, January. Couple resides in Eau Nicholas Kaiser ’97, River Falls, is a kindergarten May 17. Couple resides in Rhinelander. Dawn Schulz Andreas ’95, May 17. Couple resides in Green Bay. Claire. teacher for St. Croix Central Schools. Thomas Padron ’92 to Joe Thorson, Aug. 2. Couple resides in West Stacie Gray to Kenneth Lundquist ’95, Oct. 12, ’97 is sous chef at Arizonas Restaurant and Lounge, Allis. Lynn Williams ’92 to Brian Plumer, Sept. 27. 1996. Couple resides in Aurora, Colo. Jennifer Homer Chippewa Falls. Joseph Schaefer ’97, Metairie, La., is assistant manager in the human resources depart- ment of the New Orleans Marriott. Shanie Xiong ’97 is a Hmong interpreter for the Red Cedar Clinic-Mayo Health System, Menomonie. Births A son, Cameron Robert, Feb. 4, 1997, to Tracy and Pratt Christianson ’86, Jefferson. A son, Bryce Bekkum, La Crosse. A son, Eric David, Oct. 10, to Susan Stuckey Goudreau ’82, Port Washington. A Donnie, July 10, to Tim and Karen Kozeliski Dahl David and Jill Johnson Sorenson ’91, Menomonee son, Ryan Kenneth, July 15, to Guy and Ellen Rudkin ’86, Ellsworth. A son, Dustin, Jan. 29, 1997, to Wayne Falls. A daughter, Brooke Olivia, Sept. 10, to Brian Gross ’82, Dundee, Ill. A daughter, Kelsey Renee, and D’Lane Kaiser Korbus ’87, South Elgin, Ill. A and Julie Pitlik Stefonik ’91, Eagle River. A son, July 12, to Dirk ’83 and Sally Goggins Derse ’83, son, Bryce Michael, April 22, 1997, to Michael and Robert Lee, Aug. 2, to Lonnie and Stephanie Dosdall Hartford. A son, Nicholas Kenneth, Sept. 3, to Cheryl Broderick Kothe ’87, Racine. A daughter, Rohloff ’92, Morris, Minn. A son, Lane Robert, July Jonathan ’83 and Jeanne Guden, Annandale, Va. A Anna Marie, Jan. 12, to Curt and Jean Koenig Brauer 8, to Robert and Melissa Martinsen Kamps ’93, son, Payton Michael, March 13, 1997, to Robert ’83 ’88, Sheboygan. A son, Benjamin Guenther, July 23, Platteville. A son, Brock Thomas, Oct. 8, to Andrew and Ruth Lund, Milwaukee. A son, Lucas, Feb. 1997, to William and Heidi Behrens Braun ’88, Winona, ’93 and Melanie Larson, Wausau. A son, Jakob to Greg and Jacki Jensen Ritchie ’83, Inver Grove Minn. A son, John, May 29, to Jim and Linda Kerssen Joseph, Aug. 30, to Cory and Kassandra Ostermann Heights, Minn. A daughter, Sophia Rose, June 9, to Hicke ’88, Circle Pines, Minn. A son, Mark Andrew, Passineau ’93, Jackson. A daughter, Amanda Rae, Daniel ’84 and Cheryl Schlosser Johnson ’86, Golden Nov. 25, 1996, to George and Suzanne Palmer Spatz Aug. 3, to Dan ’93 and Vickie Fleischman Plachinski Fried Michalski Valley, Minn. Twin sons, Parker Ronald and Hunter ’88, Lake Zurich, Ill. A son, Jack, July 9, to Todd and ’93, Menomonee Falls. A daughter, Ashley Renae, George, Sept. 5, to Larry and Cindy Miller Thomp- Rochelle Arndt Drahos ’89, Buffalo Lake, Minn. A July 26, to Rick ’95 and Shannon Palmerton, Peekskill, son ’84, Fargo, N. Dak. A daughter, Sydney Marie, daughter, Emmanuelle Janee, to Philippe and Jane N.Y. A son, Gage Alexander, Aug. 3, to William ’95 Sept. 17, to Shannon and Lynn Haney Cothron ’85, Wetzel Pretre ’89, San Diego. A daughter, Brooke, and Dody Goldbeck Wubker ’94, Eau Claire. Lino Lakes, Minn. A son, Carson Kent, Sept. 4, to May 9, 1996, to Michael and Debra Dexheimer Price Darrell ’85 and Amy Hauge, Coon Rapids, Minn. A ’89, De Pere. A son, Robert William, Dec. 14, to Adoptions daughter, Natalie Rose, June 15, to Sam and Patricia Robert and Catherine Schneider Moore ’90, St. John and Sheila Urban Smith ’77, Williamston, Knapp Kanter ’85, Crescent Springs, Ky. A daugh- Paul, Minn. A son, Christopher Engabret, Nov. 2, to Mich., a daughter, Michelle Myung-Urban, born Feb. ter, Gabrielle Terese, Oct. 6, to Bernard ’85 and Paul ’90 and Christine Cornue Nesja ’91, Brooklyn 3, 1997. Mark and Kathryn Carlson Hanson ’85, Janice Miner, Hutchinson, Minn. A daughter, Sophia Park, Minn. A son, Jack Thomas, Sept. 9, to Scott and Eagan, Minn., twin daughters, Kerry Marie and Molly Catherine, April 3, 1997, to Daniel and Lisa Hruby Jennifer Claflin Scheer ’90, Burnsville, Minn. A Elizabeth, born Aug. 5, 1996, in South Korea. Lewis Minning ’85, Glen Ellyn, Ill. A daughter, Elizabeth, son, Christian James, April 22, 1997, to Mark and ’90 and Judith Cutler Clark ’90, Mankato, Minn., a Sept. 22, to Keith ’85 and Carol Zimmerman Oelke Kelly Kuester Kenney ’91, New Richmond. A daugh- son, Noah Rodrigo, born July 27, 1997 in Bogota, ’87, Eagan, Minn. A daughter, Alexis Nicole, Dec. 3, ter, Angela, Aug. 30, 1996, to Peter ’91 and Brenda Colombia. Steve and Julie Janke Casperson to Michael ’85 and Janet Skalitzky, Kenosha. A Blunck Skittone ’90, Hoffman Estates, Ill. A daughter, daughter, Grace, October 1996, to Daniel and Mary Taylor Lee, March 10, 1997, to Kyle ’91 and Trisha

Deaths E. Matt Laitala Dip. ’22, May 24, Annapolis, Md. May 25, Black River Falls. Doris Flick ’38, Aug. 14, John Zuke ’71, Sept. 20, Elkhorn. Chris Driessen BS Gertrude Boettcher Dip. ’24, April 14, San Bernar- La Crosse. Raymond Johnson ’38, July 9, Manitowoc. ’72, MS ’87, Sept. 13, Kaukauna. John Dunster ’73, dino, Calif. Myrtle McNurlin Huffman Dip. ’24, Earl Laatsch ’38, Aug. 9, West Bend. Lorn Jaeger Nov. 2, Hayward. John Halgren ’75, July 4, Holcombe. July 24, Richland Center. George Grab ’27, April 15, ’40, Sept. 26, Menomonie. Joyce Scott Rogers ’40, Mark Bitter ’76, May 2, West Bend. Bruce Galde 1997, St. Paul, Minn. Edith Brevig Brace ’30, Oct. Sept. 20, Tomahawk. Lloyd Harmon BS ’43, MS ’50, MS ’78, Nov. 29, Long Beach, Calif. Jane Gorman 17, Viroqua. Jane Hambley O’Donnell ’30, Oct. 24, Aug. 20, La Crosse. Toshio “Buster” Hagiwara BS ’78, Nov. 15, Minneapolis. Marie Larson Peterson Crandon. Jane was a co-author of the Stout school ’44, MS ’47, Sept. 22, Honolulu, Hawaii. Lenore MS ’79, Sept. 23, Superior. Cheri Houser ’81, Aug. Brennhofer song. Arnold Killen ’31, Sept. 28, 1995, Madison, Landry ’45, Nov. 12, Madison. Richard Kurshinsky 19, Madison. Kevin Arentz ’91, May 22, Farmington, Minn. Kenneth Patterson ’32, July 29, Beloit. Esther ’48, Jan. 23, Rice Lake. Glenn Bartling MS ’54, July Minn. Sue Uland Stephenson Ed.S. ’82, Sept. 24, Lee Brown ’33, Oct. 13, Menomonie. Minnie 5, Platteville. Bert Knott ’60, Sept. 5, Merrill. Judy Menomonie. Kristopher Knipfer ’94, Feb. 22, 1997, Chronquist Hutt ’33, July 3, Waupun. Marie Kuns Brenholt BS ’65, MS ’89, Dec. 13, Menomo- Elk Mound. Schroeder Nielsen ’33, Oct. 2, Eau Claire. Louise nie. Wayne Franzen ’68, May 7, Bushnell, Fla. John Lee Heidel ’34, June 27, Oshkosh. Ove Madsen ’34, Stevenoski MS ’70, July 17, Wisconsin Rapids. Phillip

Stout Outlook ◆ 17 Classmates reunite

After 15 years, former classmates and roommates were reunited at the home of Karen Harelson Meyer. Pictured are (l-r) Karen Harelson Meyer BS ’81, MS ’82, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; Ann Wagner Petersen BS ’82, MS ’88, Rochester, Minn.; and Patricia Bluem Ahner ’82, St. Michael, Minn. Several Stout graduates reunited May 29 at the home of Leone Nagel Dedering in Kiel, Wis. Front (l-r): Catherine Magee Morris BS ’53, MS ’60; Charmaine Chopp Kneevers ’53; Bernadine Gunderman Schulz ’53. Middle (l-r): Shirley Lepien King BS ’53, MS ’72; Mary Lou Bohrnstedt Byom ’53; Nancy Hauser Benson ’53; Dorothy Messerschmidt Groemling ’53; Beverly Henderson ’53; Muriel Roffers Erickson ’53; Mary Ann Moore Constantine Placement and Co-op Services ’53; Margaret Fitzgerald Bricco ’53. Back (l-r): Mary Klaus Person ’53; Louise Zirbel Lueck ’54; Beatrice Anderson Gerhardt ’54; Hazel Nelson Jolliffe BS ’53, MS ’57; Leone Nagel Dedering ’53; June Keefer Kinney ’53. Job Search Assistance for Alumni Mail coupon and check payable to: ❏ Vacancy List – 1-year subscription ...... $50.00 Placement and Co-op Services ❏ Vacancy List – 6-month subscription ...... $30.00 103 Administration Building ❏ Disc Resume ...... $30.00 University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI 54751-0790

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City, State, Zip Phone Phone: 715/232-1601 • Fax: 715/232-3595 • E-mail: [email protected] Alumni represent companies at annual career conference Many Stout alumni returned to campus to represent their companies during the 19th annual Career Conference held Oct. 7, 8 and 9. Employers met informally during the conference with students, faculty and staff and discussed career opportunities and co-op positions. “This was the biggest career conference ever,” stated Cheryl Lowery of Placement and Co-op Services. “More than 200 employers Several classmates gathered in Menomonie for Homecoming 1997. Front row (l-r) Marcus Shepherd ’77, Laurel Klabon Halstead MA ’83, Andy Halstead ’83, Greg Luer ’82, Jill Luer. Back row (l-r) Jon Trollen ’81, Jay Grosskopf were represented and a number of them were Stout alumni. We are always eager to work with alumni BS ’80 MS ’86, Dan Pliszka BS ’80 MS ’81, Lorie Maidl Bunke BS ’80 MS ’81 and Jeff Bunke ’82. as prospective employers or to help them with possible career changes.”

One day’s representation of Stout alumni who returned to recruit for their companies at the annual Career Conference.

18 ◆ Stout Outlook BLUE BLACK

Alumni News Spotlight Bryan Albrecht BS ’84, MS Cynthia Avery ’85, who markets Peter Hovind ’93, dreamed of David Reisinger BS ’62, MS ’89, of the Wisconsin creations under the name Cee’s teaching art metals to students at ’67, the recipient of two state Department of Public Sculpture and Cee Jewelry, the technical college level. He exhibit awards from the Instruction, was selected by balances her teaching with time started his education at Stout in Wisconsin Regional Arts Jobs for the Future, a national for her own artistic creation. “I’ve 1982, quit school, worked as a Program, believes art is not a organization that supports simplified my life to pursue my machinist in various factories, thing. It is a process. “I take educational leadership, and its art,” Avery stated. She lived in returned to school and graduated what I call road-kill pieces, co-sponsor, the United States Albrecht Minneapolis for 12 years, Avery with a degree in vocational, Hovind scrap metal from a truck Reisinger National School To Work Office out of the teaching high school art part time while working technical and adult education in 1993. Although muffler to a piece of industrial overrun, and U.S. Department of Education, to receive the in her garage studio making jewelry and sculpture. he is not teaching students, Hovind is making a turn them into metal sculpture, contemporary 1997 National School to Work Partner of the Currently, Avery is a reserve teacher for statement in the field of art. He works closely functional and abstract art,” Reisinger said. Year Award. This award recognizes one Minneapolis public schools. “I’ve been offered a with individuals to custom design pieces of Most recently, Reisinger was recognized in individual annually from throughout the United lot of teaching jobs, but it’s a real trade-off. I call jewelry. “I work with 10K, 14K, 18K, white, the International Journal for Human Caring for States who has demonstrated outstanding it the golden handcuffs,” she said in an article in yellow, peach, rose gold and sterling silver,” he the donation of one of his art pieces, “Strands contributions toward local, state and national the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Cynthia designs said. “I love to work with each individual on a of Caring Around the World,” to the efforts to connect schools and communities and fabricates her jewelry from white earthenware personal level to achieve their desire. Personal organization for a fund-raiser. The piece, sold through business partnerships. Albrecht is clay with other materials such as stones, beads, aesthetics go into each piece being created.” at an auction and purchased by the Abö Akademi currently director of the Wisconsin School to wire and leather. Her sculptures are made from Besides doing custom pieces, he enjoys putting (a university in Helsinki, Finland), was Work Office at the Department of Public clay slabs draped over various objects or folded together his own designs which are currently constructed of stainless steel—the enduring Instruction in Madison. gently to create shapes. displayed at various fine art shows and galleries strength of caring. State Superintendent John T. Benson throughout the Midwest. His goal is to have a Reisinger now has more time to devote to honored Albrecht by saying, “Bryan has David P. Barnard BS ’46, MS storefront in three years and devote full-time his craft since he retired six years ago after 30 demonstrated the highest qualities of ’47 retired in 1987 and returned attention to his business, Hovind’s Metal and years of service in public education. professional citizenship and community to his first love of “creating good Gems. development and is an excellent national model photographs.” It has been a long Anne Thiel Reuther BS ’61, for educators and business partners.” and wonderful journey for Dave. Julie Mattson Ostrow BS ’81, MS ’84, food service The Wisconsin School To Work Model is When he transferred to Stout in MS ’85 has been named supervisor for the Elmbrook designed to provide career development 1940, photography classes were president of the Minnesota Barnard School District, Brookfield, opportunities for all youth and to build support not offered. Upon graduation Dietetic Association (MDA). She Wis., was named the for community involvement in schools through Dave remedied the situation. He developed the will lead the association of more Outstanding Food Service viable local partnerships. curriculum, and the first photography course was than 1,500 professional members Director/Supervisor of the Albrecht accepted the award at the National offered in 1948. After 24 years of teaching and 17 for the next year. A registered Year by the Wisconsin School Reuther Leadership Conference held Aug. 1 in New years in administration at UW-Stout, Dave and and licensed dietitian, Mattson Ostrow Food Service Association Orleans, La. his wife Kay BS ’41, MS ’67 are now enjoying Ostrow is an expert in health promotion and (WSFSA). Reuther, who oversees meal traveling the world, taking photographs and wellness, menu and nutrition labeling, and weight programs in the district, was chosen because of Kathleen Brown Mitchell expanding his portfolio. Their travels include the management. As a senior associate with Felicia outstanding performance in her job, her BS ’82, MS ’91, vocational 50 states and 30 foreign countries. Besides his in- Busch and Associates, a nutrition relationship with fellow employees, and her teacher at Dixon High School home studio, Dave’s work has been displayed at communications firm, Mattson Ostrow works commitment to self-improvement and in Holly Ridge, N.C., was various art shows throughout Wisconsin. with such clients as Lund’s Food Stores, Good community service. Reuther currently serves chosen as the 1997 Vocational Earth Restaurants, Dayton Hudson Corporation, on the executive board of WSFSA as Teacher of the Year for the and Country Kitchen International. In addition scholarship chair. Family and Consumer to her professional activities, she is a community Sciences Division of the North Mitchell and political activist. She resides in Minneapolis Carolina Vocational Association. Mitchell was with her husband, Paul, and her children, Matthew recognized during the Workforce Development and Emily. 1997 Summer Conference in Greensboro in August.

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Stout Outlook ◆ 19 Back Page OutlookStout UW-Stout ◆ Menomonie, Wisconsin Stout Outlook is a publication of the UW-Stout Alumni Association, in cooperation with the UW- Stout Office of University Relations. It is published Alumni Association three times a year and distributed to graduates, par- Foundation and Alumni ents of students and friends of the university. Board of Directors Calendar of Events Editorial Council President Patricia W. Reisinger BS ’61, MS ’67 Director of Foundation and Alumni Services John Ostrowski BS ’79, MS ’80 April John K. Enger President-Elect/Vice President Director of University Relations JoAnn Prange ’86 24-26 Family Weekend Sue Pittman ’82 UW-Stout Campus Director of Alumni Services Secretary Don Steffen ’81 24 WTEA Conference Marilyn Krause Leccese ’74 University Editor Wisconsin Dells Lynn Meyer Public Information Officer Adjide Johnson Atchefolayan BA ’80, 25 Alumni Gathering MS ’81, Ed.S. ’82 Washington, D.C. Production Staff William Burmesch BS ’72, MS ’80 Charlene Smith, class notes Tom Fonfara ’84 May Carol Gundlach, editorial Roman Gill BS ’57, MS ’61 Marty Springer MS ’81, photos 1 Foundation Board Meeting Shirley Strachota Graham ’62 Layne Pitt ’81, sports information UW-Stout Campus Sean Hade ’74 2 Alpha Phi 40th Anniversary Celebration Julie Beaver Kinney ’76 UW-Stout Campus Kent Korth BS ’85, MS ’96 Christopher Lancette ’83 9 Commencement Irvin Lathrop ’50 16 Second Annual Spring Fling Joanne Bowe Leonard ’64 Twin Cities Carol Hansen Miller ’51 17 National Restaurant Association Reception Kevin MIller ’90 Signature Room, Chicago, Ill. Kristine Murphy ’92 Susan Mark Roman ’80 June Todd Trautmann ’84 12-13 Reunion ’98 — Classes of 1958 and 1968 Deborah Weidrich Ruemler ’74 UW-Stout Campus Parents Anne Warmka Ward ’87 Menomonie, WI 54751-0790 P.0. Box 790 UW-Stout Alumni Association 26-27 Diamond Reunion ’98 — Classes of 1930-1939, and Address Correction Requested

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