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Alumni Association director Susie Hoffmann, bba ’87 • [email protected] Media specialist/The Ichabod editor Ernie W. Webb III, ba ’98 • [email protected] Contributors Dena Anson, ba ’01 director, university relations Katy Browne, aa ’07 secretary, Alumni Association Kathy Busch director, communications and annual giving Washburn University Foundation Gene Cassell director, sports information Melodie Christal director, institutional research Peggy Clark university relations photographer Tracy Curtiss office assistant, university relations Amanda Hughes, ba ’00 assistant director, university relations Martha Imparato special collections librarian, Mabee Library FEATURES DEPARTMENTS Cindi Morrison director, Mulvane Art Museum 5 3 From the President Robin Moser, ba ’99 Washburn School of Business: Going Global assistant director, Alumni Association 20 Alumni News Julie Olson, aa ’94 director, donor relations, Washburn University Foundation 9 25 Sports International Development: Michaela Saunders 30 Campus News web editor, university relations A Foundation in the Far East Heidi Staerkel 36 Class Notes coordinator, international student services

Sarah Van Dalsem, ba ’07 13 42 In Memory communications specialist, Washburn University Foundation Enrollment: Big Effort, Big Numbers Jeremy Wangler 47 History of Washburn assistant director, sports information/marketing 15 49 Calendar of Events Tina Williams coordinator, study abroad programs Washburn’s Sesquicentennial: ... And we’re off! The ICHABOD alumni magazine is published three times a year by the Washburn Alumni Association for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Third-class postage paid at Topeka. 18 Banding Together for Joplin CONTACT US! Your news, thoughts and questions are important to us. Please 26 write, telephone or send us an email. Letters to the editor and news of jobs, honors, weddings, anniversaries and births are always welcome. Chipping Away: Coach Reaches 700 Wins Please include your name, class year, address and daytime phone number. Letters to the editor may be edited for length and clarity. CONTACT US 32 We want to hear from you. Please drop Address: 1700 SW College Ave., Topeka, Kan., 66621 Gaining by Losing: us a letter or email telling us what you Telephone: (785) 670-1641 Kuehne Bell Tower Email: [email protected] • Website: Washburn.edu/alumni Washburn Employee Drops 140 Pounds like or don’t like about the magazine. FROM the PRESIDENT Washburn recognizes its role in contributing to the future success of Topeka and to the larger community of Kansas and beyond. Washburn University provides leadership through the delivery of post-secondary and higher education, participation in community organizations and initiatives and creation of big ideas to promote the economic vitality of the region. Institutions of higher education are facing similar challenges as other industries in this time of economic downturn. Washburn University has embraced these challenges with vision and determination and is moving forward to accomplish the strategic plan set forth in April 2010. With one year accomplished, we are experiencing many successes as we grow and adapt to the changing landscape of higher education. This fall, Washburn experienced its highest enrollment in school history. We are excited about the increased number of international students and will continue to develop our strategies to recruit students from other countries, including China and India. We are proud of the accomplishments of our athletics department. Our student-athletes practice, play and study hard. This results in successful programs and high student-athlete grade point averages and graduation rates. In the arts, we just completed the record-breaking Nathan Sawaya LEGOs® exhibit, “The Art of the Brick®.” More than 60,000 people visited the exhibit from June to September. Every higher education institution recognizes the challenges of becoming increasingly tuition-dependent. At Washburn, more than 55 percent of our revenues come from student tuition. While Washburn had modest tuition increases compared to other regional and Kansas schools, we are at the same time excited about the plans to grow our scholarship resources and to provide higher levels of scholarship support. Our faculty work closely within their disciplines to identify new educational needs of the workforce. We are moving forward on several new graduate programs that reflect the need for advanced professional degrees in nursing, allied health and business. Washburn Institute of Technology was awarded a $20 million grant in October in collaboration with six other Kansas community colleges to upgrade and distribute new technology programs to students throughout the state. This grant creates opportunities to attract new businesses to Kansas because of the availability of well qualified employees. Washburn University is on the move. Our success reflects the hard work and commitment of the talented Washburn team, including employees, students, alumni, donors and community supporters. Together we are making a difference.

3 From the President Washburn’s Rice Hall Bell 4 Washburn’s School of Business Experience scholarships, which can has a diverse faculty consisting of cover a significant portion of the professors from five continents. FROM THE costs of studying abroad. From left are Sungkyu Kwak (Korea), “I understand that for many associate professor, economics; NOTEPAD Sheldon Peng (Canada), assistant students the concern is the cost. professor, accounting; David Price “There are so many The stereotype is that the cost (Australia), visiting instructor, positives to studying is prohibitive,” Nizovtsev said. marketing; Dmitri Nizovtsev (Russia), “However, if you look at it closely, abroad: some of the associate professor, economics; the only extras are airfare and Sorin Valcea (Romania), assistant skills you learn, the way getting your passport. It turns out professor, management; Norma the extras are $2,000 to $2,500, and Washburn School of BUSINESS: Juma (Kenya), associate professor, things like marketing are our scholarships cover that. The management; Michael Stoica done overseas, learning (Romania), distinguished professor, way the exchange works, you’re still By Ernie W. Webb III [email protected] marketing; and David Sollars (United from a different set a Washburn student, so the tuition Going Global States), dean. is what it is here. of people. The more “We are very grateful for ith faculty from Russia, Australia, Korea, Kenya, Canada and people you meet in the our donors and the work the Romania, Washburn’s School of Business offers plenty of opportunities an international dimension,” said process of getting your Washburn Foundation does to W Washburn President Jerry Farley. help the students.” education, the more for students to learn about business outside of the United States. “The hope is that we can give students Teaching international business has been a focal point for the school for “All the students receive great some exposure, help them gain a little prepared you are.“ years, said David Sollars, the school’s dean. experience from the projects,” understanding, before they leave.” “Most of our students are from Topeka, Shawnee County and small said Yong Liu, associate professor, – Dmitri Nizovtsev, study abroad coordinator for the School of communities. In some cases, kids don’t know much about the world,” he WUST school of management. “The INTERNATIONALLY Business said. “We’re cognizant of that and we know that in today’s economy we’re in cooperation is playing a more and SPEAKING a global marketplace. more integral part in development of Studying abroad can have a significant “Even if some of our students never leave Topeka and stay here for their both universities, and it will not be impact on a student’s education and job China and Spain. careers, the world is going to come to them. We need to do as much as we long before the more comprehensive prospects once they leave Washburn, “I have to admit getting on the plane can to give our students a taste of what is going on internationally.” cooperation accelerates and makes said Dmitri Nizovtsev, associate that day was one of the best decisions I The school’s diverse faculty hails from five continents: North America, contributions to the integration of professor, economics, and study abroad ever made,” Sarah Sims, bba, ’09, said in Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia. Also, several international scholars have China and the U.S.” coordinator for the School of Business. a testimonial on the school’s website. “I visited and shared their experiences with students. Washburn and WUST have also “Two students have told me now know that there is almost no limit to “From Scotland to China, we’ve had them all, and that enriches our exchanged faculty, with Michael that they think they got their jobs what situations I can handle and do on my students’ understanding of business internationally,” Sollars said. “We also Stoica, distinguished professor of mainly because they studied abroad,” own. This experience definitely changed encourage our faculty to be engaged internationally, whether that’s attending marketing, and Bob Boncella, director, Nizovtsev said. “This sets them apart. my life for the better.” conferences abroad or serving as international scholars.” master of business administration They learn to adapt while they’re Sims traveled to Zuyd University in ONLINE One of the universities hosting professors from Washburn is Wuhan program, serving as guest professors, overseas. I’ve seen students transform the Netherlands through the Magellan For more on this story, visit washburn.edu/alumni/ University of Science and Technology (WUST) in Wuhan, China. The and Sollars and Russ Smith, associate from being meek to be very confident Exchange, a non-profit consortium internationalbusiness schools have had a partnership since 2006, when a Washburn group visited dean, visiting China. Four faculty after these trips. They grow.” of universities in which Washburn

China and met with business figures and government officials in Wuhan and members from WUST have visited The School of Business offers participates. The exchange gives students For more on the School Yichang. Washburn since 2006. dozens of opportunities outside of the the chance to study in several countries at of Business, visit In the five years since, the two schools have organized internship “If you’re going to take a job with United States. Washburn students have an affordable cost. washburn.edu/business projects five times, with 70 students from China and 40 from Washburn a company, it’s very likely at some traveled to such countries as Germany, Students traveling overseas also participating. point that the job is going to have France, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, benefit from Washburn Transformation

5 Washburn School of Business Washburn School of Business 6 Jingjing Wu has been dreaming Evan Fisher (center) worked about studying abroad for years. on a marketing presentation That dream came true when with Wuhan (China) University the Wuhan, China, native began of Science and Technology attending Washburn in 2010. students. They presented their Photo by Ernie W. Webb III proposal in Wuhan. Photo submitted by Evan Fisher COMING TO GOING TO AMERICA CHINA By Ernie W. Webb III By Ernie W. Webb III

Not even tornadoes could keep Jingjing Wu, of Wuhan, One of the objectives of the School of Business China, from living her dream. The student from Wuhan course BU 406: International Business and University of Science and Technology (WUST) wasn’t Entrepreneurship Experience is to “acquire firsthand going to let a little inclement weather prevent her from international business experience through teaming studying abroad. with foreign students and work on an international “I’ve known since middle school that I wanted to business project.“ study away from home,“ said Wu, a junior pursuing a That, and a trip to China, comprised an offer bachelor of business administration with an emphasis Evan Fisher, Topeka, couldn’t refuse for the spring in accounting. “I didn’t know much about Topeka, but it 2011 semester. is similar to Wuhan in some ways, like the summer and “Studying abroad is something I’ve always winter, except we don’t have tornadoes. wanted to do,“ said Fisher, who is pursuing a bachelor “Even though there were some adjustments, I of business administration with an emphasis in really like it here. It’s been a good fit.“ accounting and marketing. “Combine that with the Wu is one of 93 students from China studying opportunity to experience international business at Washburn this semester. As it has for many firsthand, and it’s a great opportunity.“ classmates in her native country, WUST’s partnership During the final two weeks of the course, students with Washburn has paved the way to experiencing in the class travel to sister university Wuhan University college and a different way of life in America. of Science and Technology to work on a project with Wu, who is majoring in international business Chinese students. administration at the university in China, learned The project for Fisher and his team was producing about Washburn through the School of Business a marketing plan for an industrial scales company and meeting students from Topeka during her in Wuhan. sophomore year at her home school. “Our team went to the company a few times, “I saw a presentation and felt like it would be a and we got to talk to the CEO and marketing director,“ good fit. It was very exciting,“ Wu said. “It’s been a Fisher said. “We learned about the company and valuable experience, learning about the culture and how it conducts business. From there, we came up business in America.“ with a solution we thought would work and presented Now in her second year at Washburn, Wu said it to them. some of the adjustments to living in the United States “We were given complete control. It’s great to have included the language, food and classroom setting. a program like this that combines studying abroad with “I’ve been studying English for 11 years, but it was real business environments. It was definitely worth it.“ still difficult to understand at first,“ she said. “And we Fisher and his classmates received several don’t have as many cheeses as you do here, so eating scholarships to help fund the trip. has been a big adjustment. Also, at WUST, your class “The scholarships were awesome. Everybody in is the same group of people for every class, so you the class got them,“ he said. “That made the program end up spending four years with the same group of even more attractive, having that help. I couldn’t turn people. That’s very different from Washburn.“ that down, a great opportunity for an amazing price.“

7 Feature Whiting Field House Perennial Wheat 8 FROM INDIA a few students from India on campus TO WASHBURN when we should have 50. It’s a process, In November 2010, the Institute of and we are going to continue working SISTER International Education reported that on it.” 105,000 students from India studied at Farley and Zhang traveled to India SCHOOLS The 12 universities Washburn colleges and universities in the United during the spring 2011 semester to explore has a partnership with in China: States during the 2009-10 academic year. several universities. They visited five schools Chendu College of Sichuan As more students from India study and signed an agreement to partner with International Studies University abroad, Washburn is making a concerted Symbiosis International University, which Lanzhou University effort to foster relationships with has nine campuses in Pune, Noida, universities in the country. Bengaluru and Nashik, India. Nanjin University of Information Science and Technology “We’d like to do the same thing in Also, Washburn is working with India that we’ve had great success with two recruiting firms in India to attract Nankai University in China,” Farley said. “We’re at the students. Shanghai Normal University beginning of that process. I’ve visited “We have one firm in New Delhi Tianjin Conservatory of Music India three times, and we’ve tried a and one in Bengaluru that we’re working Tongji University A foundation couple of different relationships. We’ve with, and I’m very impressed with their had the leadership from several campuses leadership,” Farley said. “They are going Wuhan University of Science and Technology By Ernie W. Webb III come here, but we have not taken the to help us identify and screen students in the Far East [email protected] next step of them referring students to who have a chance to be successful here Xiamen University us yet.” and get them connected with us.” Yiwu Industrial panning the globe to bring you the constant variety of … education. India’s rapid gains in education over The firms will target students & Commercial College the past decade make it appealing to pursuing careers in business, nursing, law Zhejiang International That famous line paraphrased from ABC’s long-running show “Wide Studies University S Washburn, especially considering the and liberal arts. World of Sports” sums up Washburn’s efforts internationally as the number of potential students who could “Many of the students in India study Zhejiang Normal University university continues to build relationships abroad. study abroad here. engineering, so we need to attract those In addition, language makes India in the programs we have to offer,” Zhang Years of dedication provided by Washburn faculty have paid number of Chinese students on campus, Farley said. appealing. English is one of the country’s said. “The important thing is that we ONLINE off in China, as Washburn has formed partnerships with 12 “We’ve got more than 90 Chinese students on campus, up official languages and more than 300 continue to develop our relationships For a complete list of Washburn’s “sister” universities in the country. Those partnerships have from a small handful five, six years ago,” he said. “Inevitably, million people use it, according to the with international partners. These international partnerships, visit resulted in hundreds of international students attending the people in China want to know if we’re committed to Census of India. relationships take constant maintaining washburn.edu/alumni/international Washburn, including 93 in the 2011-12 school year. this, what kind of school we are, what kind of people we are. “This is very important to and fine tuning. It takes time to grow “We have great, reliable contacts and liaisons in China, and Through personal attention, creating those relationships, we’ve Washburn,” Farley said. “We’ve got just them.” we’ve been working with those universities for a long time,” said been successful in getting more students to come here.” Baili Zhang, Washburn’s director of international programs. One of Washburn’s most successful partnerships has Washburn President Jerry Farley, front row, third “Washburn is known at those schools, and people refer students been with WUST. It has resulted not only in the exchange of from right, and Baili Zhang, front row, second from to us. We also do various initiatives and programs in China, students, but also faculty. Several Washburn professors have right, have made several trips to China. Farley and like the basketball team’s trip there in 2006.” served as scholars at WUST. Zhang said Washburn hopes to build relationships in India, as they have at schools such as Wuhan Cultivating relationships in China has been a decade-long “Once we learned more about Washburn, we decided to University of Science and Technology in China. project. Zhang and President Jerry Farley have traveled to proceed with a co-operation,” said WUST’s Yunchuan Zhang, China several times to meet with administrators at schools associate professor, school of management. “We’ve established ranging from Shanghai Normal University to Wuhan a very good relationship, from exchanging students to faculty University of Science and Technology (WUST). members. I know our students learn a lot when they’re at Those efforts have been rewarded with a steady rise in the Washburn, and that is very important to us.”

9 A Foundation in the Far East A Foundation in the Far East 10 CONCURRENT

By Ernie W. Webb III GROWTH [email protected] ashburn’s 9.8 percent increase in enrollment since 2010 has coincided with a Wsignificant rise in the university’s Concurrent Enrollment Partnership (CEP). In fall 2009, 70 high school students signed of Shawnee County, it makes sense for us up for Washburn classes. One year later, that to offer those courses and work with the number climbed nearly 700 percent when instructors.” 470 students enrolled. For fall 2011, CEP Eligible students must be juniors or seniors BY THE enrollees stood at 569, another sizable jump. with a 3.0 grade point average and approval NUMBERS A program of entry-level university from their high school counselor or principal. courses with an objective to enhance the “I think this program is incredibly helpful 215 transition from high school to college, in creating awareness of the university, the 2009-10 unduplicated enrollment Washburn’s CEP is available to students at programs we have to offer and the quality Highland Park, Seaman, Shawnee Heights, of programs we have to offer,” Peterson said. 546 2010-11 unduplicated enrollment Topeka, Topeka West and Washburn Rural “The relationships we have between our high schools. faculty and the high school instructors are 569 “Last year, we went from a pilot program another factor. Because we work closely with Fall 2011 enrollment to adding other courses and we were them, the teachers are critical in helping working with five high schools. We grew students not only in becoming aware of dramatically,” said Tim Peterson, dean of Washburn, but also in considering us as an ONLINE academic outreach. “Part of the reason is we option if they hadn’t previously.” Read more about Washburn’s had allowed Allen County (Community Students and their parents also benefit Concurrent Enrollment Program College) to participate in this program. financially. CEP enrollees pay one-half the at washburn.edu/ao We felt that since we are the institution regular undergraduate resident tuition rate.

11 Concurrent Growth Connor and Ryan Olsen at a Washburn homecoming. since 2009, said the first step in growing direct-from-high-school freshmen several new counselors and a social media enrollment was changing the approach in attending the university. specialist, as well as more space to work in. recruiting students. “We hear from Washburn often. The department also is branching farther “We needed the admissions office There’s constant contact with our into Missouri now that Washburn offers and recruitment efforts to focus on going counselor,” said Washburn Rural High resident tuition in the state. from operating as a processing center School’s Brenda Holaday, director of the to building a relationship management school’s counseling department. “They LOOKING AHEAD process,” he said. “We must stay in touch recruit heavily here. Anytime you have Several other changes are in the works, with students regularly, connecting that contact, it’s going to help the kids including a welcome center that will serve their passions with Washburn and think about going to Washburn.” as a one-stop shop for students’ needs. Still demonstrating to them how they would in the planning stages, the center will be be a good fit at Washburn. MESSAGE & CHANGES located at the front of Morgan Hall and “What we’ve seen is people on campus Quality education, individual attention with house many of the departments currently buying into our system, believing it. It takes top-notch faculty, small classes and more located in the building, including a whole village to do this, everybody from personalization for the prospective student admissions, university registrar, business faculty and staff to current students, to are all a part of Washburn’s message. office and financial aid. BIG EFFORT, “It’s not that other institutions don’t “Right now, we are fragmented in the alumni. That’s the special touch Washburn By Ernie W. Webb III has, to be able to build those connections. care about the students. It’s just that a way we approach students, and we don’t [email protected] We want to provide over-the-top service for large institution, for example, doesn’t have a uniform image we’re portraying BIG NUMBERS prospective and current students.” have time for every student,” Liedtke said. once they get to campus,” Farley said. Along with faculty, staff, students and members of the community, Washburn President Jerry Farley celebrated the university’s record Those connections include making “Here, the faculty take time to meet and “What we want to do is bring them on enrollment with cake and lemonade on Sept. 29. Washburn’s enrollment of 7,303 topped the previous mark of 7,261 set in 2005. Shawnee County high schools a focal point care about student success. We have a little campus and overwhelm them with this t was Christmas in September for Washburn, in the recruiting process. In the past, one more personalization, and we key in on image, a look that makes them say, ‘Wow, A welcome center at admissions counselor was assigned to those that when we’re recruiting.” this is what we’d like to be a part of. complete with a record-setting gift. the front of Morgan Hall I schools. Now, every Washburn counselor is In addition to a new approach, “The second thing the welcome center On Sept. 27, Washburn reported a fall accident. It happens because a lot would serve as a one- multiple other changes have bolstered will do is serve as a main entrance to enrollment of 7,303 students, topping the of people are making it happen.” stop shop for students assigned to a high school in the county. recruiting. One significant change has campus, which we really don’t have right previous high of 7,261 reached in 2005. and prospective students. “We’re in those high schools at least been in Washburn’s scholarship grid. now. We need someplace that will say, “We are happy to celebrate a new CRUNCHING THE The facility would house once a month, if not more,” said Kris everything from the business Before this year, the scholarship grid ‘You’ve arrived. This is Washburn.” record enrollment,” said Richard NUMBERS Klima, associate director of admissions. office to admissions ranged from $500 to $2,250. The current Another notable change will be a Liedtke, executive director of enrollment Washburn’s enrollment climbed “We’ve had a great response, and the and financial aid. grid spans from $500 to $5,000. revamped website tailored to the needs of management. “We continue to see positive to more than 7,000 in 2003 and schools are glad we’re spending more time “It’s nice to be more competitive and students and those interested in learning enrollment growth after three years of stayed above that mark until 2007. there and making the effort.” on par with other schools in our state on about Washburn. The university is in the decline. That’s a success story in itself.” But the numbers began to drop direct-from-high-school students has Admissions sponsors luncheons for the scholarships,” Klima said. “In fact, process of a website redesign scheduled to Continued enrollment growth is one steadily in the following years, dipping to helped boost enrollment. At 724, the high school teachers and staff and attends we’re now better than par compared to be launched in spring 2012. of the goals listed under Theme II of 6,545 in 2008. count for such students is up 6.2 percent school events, cultivating relationships most schools in state.” The admissions office is and will be Washburn’s 150 Forward strategic plan. Enrollment rose 1.6 percent in 2009, from 2010, due in large part to the efforts crucial to spreading Washburn’s message. Another change can be seen in a attempting to reach more prospective Strategic Theme II is to recruit, retain and then exploded in 2010 with an increase of of the admissions department, Farley said. The result has been a significant increase restructured admissions office featuring students in Kansas and out of state. graduate a diverse student body. 8.7 percent to 7,230. “We decided we would focus more on – 18.9 percent from 2009 to 2011 – in “We want to demonstrate that we “What very likely happened is we are direct-from-high-school freshmen, which ACT GPA: 3.0-3.20 GPA: 3.21-3.40 GPA: 3.41-3.60 GPA: 3.61-3.80 GPA: 3.81-4.0 are progressing, we are growing and that presenting the Washburn story better, is something we had not emphasized for WASHBURN 21-22 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 people are willing to continue to come to a more comprehensive view of what many, many years,” he said. “We’ve had 23-24 $750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 $2,000 Washburn because they think it’s a great Washburn is and how we can fit the need great success and built momentum, and SCHOLARSHIP 25-26 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 27-28 $1,250 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 place to get an education,” said Washburn of the student,” Farley said. “If we can tell that’s a credit to our admissions staff.” GRID 29-30 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 President Jerry Farley. “Having an increase that story effectively, and we’re the right 31-32 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 place for the student, they come.” BUILDING MOMENTUM 33-34 $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 in enrollment really signals all those things 35-36 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $4,500 $5,000 happening. But it doesn’t happen by A steady increase in the number of Liedtke, who has been at Washburn 13 Big Effort, Big Numbers Big Effort, Big Numbers 14 Washburn University ... ANDBy Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] WE’RE OFF! administrators, including President Jerry Farley, dministrators serving barbecue to students, a short film on Washburn’s early served students barbecue history featuring the narrative of Alumni Association board member John after the Aug. 22 A convocation on campus. Ybarra, giving away hundreds of sesquicentennial T-shirts and a “Footloose” Convocation kicked off the university’s countdown to video demonstrating the eclectic dance moves of the university’s faculty and staff. the sesquicentennial. Those were among the highlights of The opening semester of the countdown the Aug. 22 convocation, which kicked also featured the sesquicentennial’s first off the countdown to Washburn’s signature event – the Washburn Alumni sesquicentennial celebration in 2015. Association’s Bow Tie Ball. The event “The leaders who began consisted of presentations by students, Washburn were dedicated to an ideal music, dancing and a champagne of providing an education to those toast by Farley. who sought to improve themselves Held on Nov. 19, the ball and improve the world around took place after The Ichabod’s them,” said Washburn President Jerry deadline. Please visit washburn.edu/ Farley. “This vision endures today. We alumni and washburn.edu/150 for more continue the legacy of Washburn.” from the ball, including photos. As the university began the countdown Events scheduled for the 2012 spring to birthday No. 150, it showcased the Washburn Student Government semester include a visit to campus by SESQUICENTENNIAL SIGNATURE EVENTS SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEES school’s beginning. During the fall Association President Taylor McGown, Richard Norton Smith, former director of Academic Events, Alumni and Friends, The Arts, FOUNDERS’ DAY (FEB. 6) semester, Washburn remembered its who welcomed students by saying, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the Athletics, Community Events, History of Washburn, A celebration of Washburn University’s official founding and early years. “You are the Ichabod, the symbol of our University of Kansas. Memorabilia, Special Events, Volunteers. birthday includes a visit to campus from Lincoln At convocation, new and returning university’s character. You are the leaders, Smith will be the first Lincoln Scholar Lecturer Richard Norton Smith, former director of the GET INVOLVED students, faculty and staff, and members the future, the new tradition.” Lecturer and will be at Washburn on Interested in volunteering for the sesquicentennial Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of of the community watched a video The event also served as the starting Feb. 6, Founders’ Day, as the university celebration? Contact Rugena Hall, with the president’s Kansas. Smith is a renowned American historian who commemorating the school from point for the Washburn University celebrates its birthday. office, at (785) 670-1556 or [email protected]. specializes in presidents. There will also be recognition 1865-1914. As the countdown to the Foundation’s annual faculty and staff Founders’ Day will also feature the Questions about the sesquicentennial celebration? of the Crane Observatory’s Warner & Swasey sesquicentennial continues, a period of giving campaign, which generated recognition of the Crane Observatory’s Email [email protected] or contact co- refracting telescope built in the 1880s. Washburn history will be highlighted with $127,012. That marked an increase of Warner & Swasey refracting telescope, coordinators Amanda Hughes at (785) 670-2153 or each academic year. more than $10,000 from 2010, when the built in the late 1880s. PLEIN AIR EVENT (APRIL 21) [email protected] or Julie Olson at “Not many corporations or companies campaign raised $116,802. On April 21, Washburn will host a French for “in the open air,“ Washburn’s Plein Air event (785) 670-1816, or [email protected]. last 400, 500 years,” Farley said. “But “We have a rich tradition at Washburn Plein Air event for alumni, current students will be a gathering for alumni, students and artists in the ONLINE Washburn will be here 400, 500 years from of giving,” said Foundation President and artists in the community. Plein air is community to paint outdoors on campus. The following Read more about the Alumni Association’s Bow Tie now. The early history of Washburn is JuliAnn Mazachek. “The giving campaign French for “in the open air” and describes day, April 22, has been marked as a “rain day“ for the Ball at washburn.edu/alumni and more about the quite remarkable. There were many times has been in place since the 1990s. We have painting outdoors. event. Further details are available at washburn.edu/150. sesquicentennial at washburn.edu/150. when the school could have shut down, but raised over $1 million from the faculty More details about these two events, the early leaders kept moving forward.” and staff campaign. A truly outstanding which were in the planning stages at press Convocation included a speech by accomplishment.” time, are available at washburn.edu/150.

15 Washburn’s Sesquicentennial Washburn’s Sesquicentennial 16 PRESIDENTS AT WASHBURN HighlightsTHE from theFIRST first 50 years of WashburnFIFTY University Presidents during the university’s first 50 years: 1869-70: Rev. Horatio Q. Butterfield Banding April 26, 1857 General Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches of Kansas passes 1871-96: Rev. Peter McVicar resolution to obtain information about a 1896-1901: George M. Herrick Washburn University’s wind ensemble hopes to location for a college. 1902-08: Rev. Norman Plass together raise money to help the Joplin High School band. April 1859 John Ritchie mortgages property to buy 1908-14: Dr. Frank Knight Sanders The band’s sheet music was destroyed during land for college. the May 22 tornado. Photo by Peggy Clark for JByopl Sarah Van Dalsem • [email protected] Feb. 6, 1865 Charter and appraisal of property and assets approved by Judge Alfred Winans. 1865 In fall, construction of a building at 10th and Jackson finishes at a cost of $7,000. orty-five Washburn students will embark on the trip of a lifetime in March. January 3, 1866 Classes begin with 38 high school students, 22 males and 16 females. FAlong the way, they will help out the Joplin (Mo.) High School band March 1866 First black male student enrolls at Lincoln College, though his name is not given. program, which lost everything in a devastating tornado on May 22, 2011. September 1866 First two college students enroll at Lincoln College. Recently, the Washburn University wind ensemble was invited The wind ensemble decided that while raising money 1868 In June, Addison P. Davis becomes the first and only student to receive a to perform in the prestigious College Band Directors National for the trip to Texas, it would raise money to help the Joplin diploma from Lincoln College. In October, Ichabod Washburn pledges $25,000 Association Southwest Regional Conference competition in band restore its music library. It designated the John Philip to the college. The school was renamed Washburn College. In December, San Antonio, Texas. Sousa concert presented Nov. 30 as a fundraiser for this cause. Ichabod Washburn dies. While 23 other schools competed for this honor, Washburn Donations are still being accepted. 1872 Building at 10th and Jackson sold to City of Topeka for $15,000. Construction was the only university in Kansas to be chosen and the only “I knew we could do this concert to raise money for us, begins on first building on new campus southwest of city at a cost of $65,000. program without a graduate school to be selected. but wouldn’t it be meaningful if we did it for someone else?” September 1874 Three-story limestone building, officially named Rice Hall in 1902, functions as “Washburn has been invited twice before, but this year was Norman said. “If you can help your neighbor, you should.” setting for college as it moves to permanent site. far more competitive because of the number of entries,” said The oneym raised will help set up a fund for the Joplin September 1879 Work begins on Hartford Cottage, the campus’ first women’s dormitory. First Mark Norman, director of bands at Washburn. program, and Washburn will encourage other band and music meal at the dorm was crackers, syrup and milk. “I have been challenged (by this music program) in the associations to contribute to the fund. 1885 In June, the Alumni Association organizes. In December, The Argo, a school newspaper, is published. past, but I’m even more excited to be challenged next semester While they spearheaded fundraising events specifically for for this competition,” said Krystal Harry, Topeka, a freshman Joplin, Norman said the group is planning to travel to places October 1886 Boswell Memorial Library completed. music education major and oboe player in the wind ensemble. such as the Kansas City area and Springfield, Mo., to perform. May 1890 Washburn student Samuel Naylor wins first place at the Inter-State Oratorical Contest in Lincoln, Neb. In addition to the competition, students are looking That way, he said, people in Missouri can learn about the May 1895 The Helianthus, Washburn’s first yearbook, is published. forward to making a trip through Missouri before they travel to Washburn program, and Washburn students will have a better May 1897 First edition of the Washburn Review, the school newspaper to this day, is printed. Texas to showcase their work. understanding of what it’s like to play professional shows. To fund the trip, the band needs to raise about $22,000. It “A trip like this raises the level of expectations of ourselves, 1902 In May, The Science Hall is named Rice Hall to honor Harvey Rice, and the Chapel is named for Peter McVicar. In August, the Kansas Medical College merges with Washburn. has staged concerts to raise money for the Texas trip, as well as because every person knows they need to be good,” Norman to raise money for another cause. said. “It also increases the value of their degrees because other September 1903 The law school, with 41 students, four faculty and 23 lecturers, opens at 118 W. 8th St. When the tornado struck Joplin, Mo. in May, Joplin band directors hear them and start to recruit people from Tuition is $50 per year. The Observatory, later named Crane, opens. High School was completely destroyed, including all the band Washburn for graduate degrees or other professional jobs.” January 1904 Frand Mohler is the first Washburn student to be named Rhodes Scholar. program’s sheet music, which is worth thousands of dollars. Now that the students know the band trip is also going to May 1904 First Kaw Yearbook published, referring to baseball team as “Sons of Ichabod.“ While insurance will cover the cost of many items at the help someone, they are even more excited to begin the journey. June 1909 Thomas Gymnasium, named in honor of Washburn student Charles B. Thomas, school, music for the students to play wasn’t included. The loss “The way the fundraiser tied in with the trip, when Mr. dedicated. of a music collection can be significant, Norman said, noting Norman talked about it, there was no opposition,” said September 1911 U.S. President William Taft visits campus, dedicates flagpole in memory of those the value of music owned by Washburn would amount to David Wingerson, Tecumseh, Kan., a senior percussionist. who died in Civil War. approximately $1 million. “We are just so excited that we have the opportunity to go “Music is our curriculum,” he said. “So right now, the to this competition where we get to hear other bands and be November 1912 First student council organized. Joplin High School band doesn’t have any books.” surrounded by people in our fields.” June 1914 Campus Improvement Association puts cement walks on campus. 17 Alumni News Banding Together for Joplin 18 ALUMNI NEWS Alpha Delta to celebrate 100th birthday The Alpha Delta fraternity is celebrating its 100-year played at 9:30 a.m. April 22 at Topeka Country Club. anniversary from April 20 to April 22, highlighted by several Founded in 1912, Alpha Delta is the oldest local fraternity activities during the weekend. west of the Mississippi River. The estivitiesf begin at 7:30 p.m. April 20 with a reception “Washburn is our only home, so we’ve always felt a very at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center and continue April special kinship with the university,” said Alpha Delta alumni 21 with golf at Cypress Ridge Golf Course, campus tours and president Bruce Jones, ba ’70, Odessa, Mo. a dinner and reception at 6 p.m. at the Topeka Country Club. “We’ve focused since 1912 on building campus leaders After the reception, a program commemorating 100 years to keep Alpha Delta and Washburn strong and are proud to of history will feature keynote speaker Art Glassman, ba ’59, jd celebrate the shared history.” ’65, a Topeka attorney, and a video, which will be available for For more information, visit www.alphadelta.org. distribution to those attending. Another round of golf will be

RunNING FOR A GOOD CAUSE By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Running can be fun, especially when it’s for a good cause. About Dillons, Hy-Vee, American Family Insurance (the Brad Noller 200 people participated in the Washburn University Alumni Agency), Sunflower Marketing, Jostens, Frito Lay, the Washburn Association Fun Run/Walk on Sept. 24, burning thousands of Foundation, Gage Bowls, Pizza Hut, Sunflower Striders calories while contributing to the scholarship fund. Running Club, Pinegar, Smith and Associates Inc., Kalos Inc., Proceeds from the 2010 Fun Run helped raise more than Washburn University School of Nursing, Red Star Worldwear $28,000 in scholarships for 51 Washburn students. and Drtunes.com. “We’re extremely pleased with the turnout this year,” said Other sponsors were Tom and Ann Adrian, Dennis Bohm, Alumni Association director Susie Hoffmann. “We’re thrilled Brian and Stacey Calhoon, Bill Marshall, Chris and Erin to be able to continue supporting so many students with our McGown, Cindy Rogers, Mark and Julie Ross, Einstein’s scholarship fund.” Outdoor Outfitters, Eagle Auto Wash, Outback Steakhouse, Greg Gaul, who won the men’s race in 2010, was the Topeka Civic Theatre, the Kansas City Royals, Panera Bread, overall winner this year, clocking a time of 18 minutes, Cici’s Pizza and the Kansas City Renaissance Festival. 33 seconds on the cool, but sunny Saturday morning on Washburn’s campus. Michelle Andrew, who had the fastest time of any runner at the event in 2010, won the women’s race in 18:52. Aaron Corn was one of After the 5K run and two-mile walk, competitors and the age-division winners volunteers feasted on bagels, fruit, granola bars and drinks at during the Sept. 24 Fun Run on campus. About a reception that included awards for overall and age-division 200 people participated winners and door prizes. in the event, which The oungesty competitor, seven-year-old Patrick Sandquist, helps in funding Alumni finished the three-mile run in 27 minutes, 46 seconds. He was Association scholarships. 42nd among 89 runners. The oldest competitor, 70-year-old Vic Dyck, was 32nd in 26:39. John Oyler, 60, posted the fifth- fastest time (19:39). Among the sponsors of the event were Capitol Federal,

19 Athletics Hall of Fame Memorial Union Alumni News 20 ALUMNI FELLOWS SCHOOL OF LAW Unlimited Bible Institute, Shawnee Mission, • Honors and accomplishments: CPA program, St. Francis Hospital; assisted in and Falmouth, Cornwall, England; as he talked. For the first time in my George A. Barton, jd ’77 Kan.; certificate of ordination, Kansas with special accreditation as a personal implementing regulations for statewide doctorate, English, University life, I saw my failings as opportunities, • Hometown: Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptist, financial specialist; listed as a top asset medical necessity statement for Kansas of Kansas. my limitations as stepping stones. My Kansas City, Mo. Wanamaker Road Baptist Church. manager, CPA Wealth Provider; listed Medicaid; implemented delivery of care • Honors and accomplishments: Author Washburn professors were like that. • Current residence: Mission Hills, Kan. • Honors and accomplishments: Proclamation, as a top 25 CPA firm in the Kansas City model, KNI. of two books: “Writing Russia in the They balanced heart and mind and • Current occupation: President and sole governor’s office; proclamation, Topeka area, Kansas City Business Journal. • Professional and community service: Age of Shakespeare” and “Hospitable modeled aspiration. When I was asked shareholder of the The Law Offices of mayor’s office; 25 years of service, Topeka • Professional and community service: Former president, Washburn Nursing Performances: Dramatic Genre and recently to talk about how I envisioned George A. Barton, PC. Rescue Mission; Community Impact Trustee, Washburn Foundation; Alumni Association; co-president, Cultural Practices in Early Modern my ‘legacy as a professor,’ I thought of • Additional education: Bachelor of Award, United Way; Sowing the Seeds of member, Mid-American Angels, Topeka High School Booster Club; England”; presented research across my professors at Washburn.” arts, University of Pennsylvania, Change Award, Prevention and Recovery investors dedicated to identifying advisory board, Washburn Technical the country and in England, Scotland, Philadelphia, Pa. Services; recognition of service, President and funding startup businesses; Institute; advisory board, Washburn Spain, Portugal, Italy and Hungary; SCHOOL OF APPLIED • Honors and accomplishments: Has George W. Bush; Romana Hood Award, American Institute of Certified Public School of Nursing. Regis Faculty Adviser of the Year in STUDIES successfully litigated a number of Community Resources Council; Martin Accountants; National Association of • Washburn memory: “My favorite 2011; Outstanding Achievement in Paul R. Silovsky, as ’85 landmark cases that have significantly Luther King Living the Dream Award, Corporate Directors; Catholic Charities Washburn story was our pediatric Teaching in 2000, University of Akron, • Hometown: Topeka improved the calculation and payment State of Kansas. Snow Ball, patron committee; financial course. The first graduating class was Akron, Ohio; National Endowment • Current residence: Topeka of natural gas royalties paid by various • Professional and community service: committee, St. Joseph Church & an accelerated program, so we took the for the Humanities summer fellowship; • Current occupation: Owner, executive energy producers to thousands of President, Safe Streets Coalition; School. eight-credit hour, pediatric course in the dissertation fellowship and Pearson director, physical therapist at Rebound land owners in Colorado. Barton coordinator, Topeka City of Character; • Washburn memory: “Meeting my wife summer. I believe it was the summer of Fellowship, University of Kansas. Physical Therapy has also successfully litigated royalty public relations board member, Shawnee Susie on her first day of college. I had 1975. Our schedule was a clinical rotation • Professional and community service: • Additional education: Bachelor of science, underpayment cases against energy County Department of Corrections; board to ask her out five different times before from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by lecture Chairman, English department, Regis physical therapy, University of Kansas, producers in Kentucky, Indiana, of directors, Prevention and Recovery she accepted. She never said ‘No,’ just from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday through University; director of graduate studies, Lawrence, Kan. Missouri and Oklahoma. Services; steering committee, Topeka/ ‘Maybe next weekend.’ Finally, on Oct. Friday, for eight weeks. We had a test University of Akron; worked with • Honors and accomplishments: Legislative • Professional and community service: Past Shawnee County Heartland Vision; 5, we went on our first date, watching every Friday. By the end of the week we various high school student groups Leadership Award, American Physical president and board member, Pembroke advisory committee member, Washburn the show ‘Bus Stop’ at Washburn were drained mentally and physically. On and theatre groups on Renaissance Therapy Association High School Alumni Association in School of Nursing; advisory member, Theatre, followed by a late night dinner Friday, the class would go to the College performance techniques; director • Professional and community service: Kansas City, Mo.; past president and Bridge of Topeka; advisory member, Pet at Por’e Richard’s Café.” Hill, get drunk, stumble home and begin of seminars at national meeting of Chairman, Kansas Physical Therapy current board member, The River Club in Assistance Network of Topeka; Topeka/ studying for Monday. We defined going Shakespeare Association of America; Association Legislative Committee; Kansas City, Mo.; past secretary and board Shawnee County Homeless Task Force; SCHOOL OF NURSING to the Hill as ‘getting a cerebral enema.’ director, Shakespeare on the Square: Arthritis Foundation; volunteer, clean member, Kansas City Country Club. Association of Gospel Rescue Missions. Nialson F. Lee, bsn ’76 Needless to say, by the end of the course Highland Theatre Film Festival, Akron, up after Greensburg, Kan., and Joplin, • Washburn memory: “My favorite • Washburn memory: “I remember how all of • Hometown: Topeka we were unable to dress ourselves or speak Ohio; director, Shakespeare in the Mo., tornadoes; coach, girls soccer club; memory of Washburn Law School is the the faculty took such a vested interest in me • Current residence: Topeka coherently. We all survived.” Spring Festival, University of Akron. co-chairman, Mayor’s Council for camaraderie that existed between the and the other students. They were not only • Current occupation: Retired as director • Washburn memory: “At the beginning Community Health and Wellness in students and the faculty during the entire interested in our academic accomplishments, of health care services for the Kansas COLLEGE OF ARTS of the semester, I wrote the perfect Topeka. three years that I was at the law school.” but also were personally interested in each Neurological Institute. AND SCIENCES essay for Robert Stein’s Victorian • Washburn memory: “My best memory is one of us. This was an encouragement to me • Additional education: Master of health Daryl Palmer, ba ’82 literature class. It was about Thomas the time frame of 1983-84, when I was a COLLEGE OF ARTS throughout my studies.” care administration, Central Michigan • Hometown: Carlyle’s ‘Sartor Resartus’ and the part of the 1983 championship football AND SCIENCES University, Mt. Pleasant. Hutchinson, Kan. idea of freedom. I even stretched team, got married to my wife Roxanne in Barry F. Feaker, bs ’80 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Honors and accomplishments: Sigma • Current residence: Denver, Colo. the margins so I could increase the the spring of 1983 and had our first child • Hometown: Topeka Daniel F. Hutchins, bba ’78 Theta Tau nursing honor society; • Current occupation: Associate professor, perfection. Imagine my chagrin when in the spring of 1984, all while attending • Current residence: Topeka • Hometown: Topeka Excellence in Nursing Practice English, Regis University, Denver I discovered that Dr. Stein had missed Washburn! It was the formula for • Current occupation: Executive director, • Current residence: Award, Sigma Theta Tau; keynote • Additional education: Master of the perfection! Of course, I went to talk winning in life through education, family Topeka Rescue Mission. Shawnee, Kan. speaker, Washburn School of Nursing arts, English, University of Kansas, to him about the essay … you know, and athletics. It was definitely one of the • Additional education: Certificate in bible • Current occupation: Principal, Hutchins commencement in 1989 and 2008; Lawrence, Kan.; graduate reading, I can’t remember his gracious words, most exciting and accomplished times of studies and youth ministries, Christ & Haake, LLC, a CPA firm. implemented student nurse tech Exeter University, Exeter, Devon but I certainly remember how I felt my life that set the tone for the future.”

21 Alumni News Alumni News 22 Anything is possible because Delores use it to recruit minorities, or even target Mueller, b ed ’62, m ed ’70, provided a disciplines that need more teachers, like planned gift of $494,563 in unrestricted science and math,” McConnell-Farmer said. scholarship money to the education While officials from the Foundation department through the Washburn were aware Mueller made a planned gift, University Foundation. they did not know the amount until the Judith McConnell-Farmer, interim check arrived in August. chairwoman and professor, education, said Before her death in 2010, Mueller the scholarship money comes at the perfect supported the university through the time, as financial aid from the federal Foundation in smaller amounts. Those government is becoming more restricted dollars were combined with other and many students are holding full- or part- small gifts and given to the university time jobs. immediately. “As more of our students are becoming Larger planned gifts, such as Mueller’s, self-supporting, it is becoming more are endowed and make an impact through important to invest in the future of our many years. students,” McConnell-Farmer said. “This “Washburn is just the right size that is a wonderful recognition of our program a planned gift of a half-million dollars by a former student. She leaves a wonderful can make a tremendous difference,” TRurope AVEL e legacy of her education by preparing our said JuliAnn Mazachek, president of the students to become teachers.” Washburn University Foundation. “This Forty-nine travelers made the trek to Paris and London from Oct. 7 to Oct. 16 during a Washburn Alumni Association trip. The epartmentd anticipates awarding major increase in scholarship money for the Those who traveled to Europe were John Adams, Gary Adkins, Mary Adkins, Carol Armstrong, Chris Armstrong, Tim Bethel, 10 to 12 scholarships worth $2,000 each. education department will be a great asset Gerry Bingham, Janice Bingham, Brooke Boten, Tami Boten, Gary Doyle, Susan Farley, Washburn President Jerry Farley, Mary The scholarship committee will decide how for years to come.” Fitzpatrick, Fern Freeman, Ross Freeman, Bill Haag, Marcia Haag, Martha Hodgesmith, Alumni Association Director Susie to divide those funds. When the gift is McConnell-Farmer said any donation, Hoffmann, Linda Hubbard, Steve Kitchen, Brenda Kitchen, Larry Livingston, Linda Livingston, Jean Lundt, Jean Macfee, Mike fully vested, it will increase the scholarship large or small, to the department is greatly Miller, Barb Miller, Deacon Oroke, Pam Oroke, Shelby Peek, Shean Peek, Richard Peek, Sue Peek, Marsha Plush, Becky Sanders, budget for the education department by 25 appreciated. Jeanie Schuler, Debbie Schultz, Maureen Sheehan, Karen Tappan, Carole Thrasher, Jim Turner, Susan Turner, Judith Walker, Carolyn percent. Full distribution of the scholarships “A planned gift is a wonderful way to Wiley, Marjie Wills, Bridget Wood and Ed Wood. will begin in 2015. show your gratitude to a profession you’ve “Because the money is designated for worked in for years as well as to re-invest in unrestricted scholarship use, we could the future of education,” she said. T wo jOIN Alumni several roles in the Washburn Student Theta, is married to Washburn alum Association board Government Association. Gary Leabo, ba ’65. Gary Leabo was a The Washburn University Alumni Graham, who was married to member of Kappa Sigma. The couple Association welcomes two new members husband Bobby in September, was also lives in Blue Springs, Mo. to its board. Billie Jean (Bergmann) on the Campus Activities Board and a student ambassador. Gf ift o a lifetime Graham, bba ’09, and Barbara Leabo, b By Sarah Van Dalsem ed ’64, are the newest members. Leabo is a retired [email protected] TRAVEL INTEREST? science teacher who Graham is a senior In the future, the education department To inquire about travel opportunities, contact analyst in Revenue worked for Blue Springs at Washburn could send more students Susie Hoffmann at [email protected] or visit Management at (Mo.) Schools. She was abroad, provide scholarship incentives washburn.edu/alumni. Burlington Northern involved in Young Republicans, Modern for undergraduate students to return and Santa Fe Railway in Topeka. She Dance Club and the Kaw Yearbook pursue a graduate degree, or recruit more received a degree in accounting while at Washburn. students interested in teaching English as a at Washburn, where she served in Leabo, a member of Kappa Alpha second language.

23 AlumniWashburn News University Foundation Washburn UniversityMemorial Foundation Union 24 Chipping away at 700 By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Washburn basketball coach Bob Chipman reached yet another milestone. Early in his 33rd season at the helm, Chipman picked up win No. 700 at Washburn. The longtime Ichabod reflects on his past and upcoming years at Washburn: Q: What does winning 700 games mean to you? Q: Why have you coached for so long? A: I think it’ll mean a lot more when it’s over, when I reflect A: I love the teaching part of the game. For me, when practice back. The thing I’m proud of is it being 700 wins at one starts at 2:30 and goes until 4:30 or 4:45, I’m having the time school. That’s just unheard of nowadays. It’s difficult to do of my life. that. You’ve got to keep a lot of people – alumni, players, Q: You’re 60 now. How long do you plan on coaching? administrators, fans – happy, and that takes consistency. A: I’d hate to be one of those who stays longer than (age) 65. I Q: You’ve won several championships, including a national feel as good as I ever have, and I think I’m enjoying the game title. What are you most proud of? more than I have before. But there comes a point when you A: More than anything, it’s the players, all the great people I’ve had need to let somebody else have an opportunity. Sixty-five is a who have gone on and done some great things. I’m more proud common retirement age and makes sense to me. of being a part of that maturation process than anything else. Q: You won 18 games and reached the NCAA Tournament last Q: What’s the biggest change since you took over as head coach season. How about this year? here in 1979? A: We’ve got a great group with great chemistry. Washburn kind A: You know, I have to tell kids to take out your earrings and of guys, as I like to say. We’re not ultra-talented, but we’ve got pull your pants up now. Back then, the pants were so tight, great depth, good chemistry. I think we’ll have a good team. you could barely get your pants on. The game is faster and We always feel like we can line up and beat anybody. quicker, the players are stronger. I really don’t think the kids have changed that much, though. They still want to work Longtime men’s basketball coach Bob Chipman hard and want discipline. had 696 wins entering the season and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. Photo by Gene Cassell REMAINING 2011-12 SCHEDULE Date Opponent Time Saturday, Dec. 31 *at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 *at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 *MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 *at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 *EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 *at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 *NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 *at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 *FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 *at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 *PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 *at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 3:30 p.m. Home games in all caps; *MIAA Conference game.

A thumbs-up for the Ichabods Sports 26 The Washburn women’s basketball team will be bidding for another trip to the IchabodsBy Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] set to swing away NCAA Tournament Washburn’s baseball team made its in 2011-12. first appearance in the Mid-America 2012 SCHEDULE Intercollegiate Athletics Association Date Opponent Time (MIAA) tournament since 2006 last Friday, Feb. 24 at Drury University, Springfield, Mo. 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Drury University, Springfield, Mo. (DH) noon year. The Ichabods, 22-28 (20-23 in BluesBy Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] reloading Sunday, Feb. 26 at Drury University, Springfield, Mo. noon the MIAA) in 2011, don’t plan on Wednesday, Feb. 29 ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 3 p.m. At a school with multiple women’s McHenry, ba ’85, Topeka. “The goal Tuesday, March 6 NEWMAN UNIVERSITY 3 p.m. waiting another five years for their basketball conference championships is to be good enough to be there.” Saturday, March 10 *at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan. (DH) 2 p.m. next trip. Sunday, March 11 *at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan. (DH) noon and a national title, great expectations With four starters returning and Friday, March 16 *at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 3 p.m. “We had a quick exit last year, come with the territory. That didn’t a talented group of newcomers in the Saturday, March 17 *at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. (DH) 1 p.m. so obviously the goal is to get back Sunday, March 18 *at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 1 p.m. change last season when Washburn fold, Washburn figures to contend averaging 15 points and 5.8 boards. Friday, March 23 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 3 p.m. and stay longer, do some damage lost a starter to departure and another for another conference title and “We’ve got those two back, plus Saturday, March 24 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY noon this year,” said longtime coach Steve Tuesday, March 27 *at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan. (DH) 2 p.m. to injury. postseason honors. (junior guard) Laura Kinderknecht Anson, who topped the 800-win Saturday, March 31 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo. (DH) 2 p.m. Despite those losses, the Lady Injury problems last season did (St. Marys, Kan.) and our starting Sunday, April 1 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Mo. noon plateau in 2011. “I like the experience Friday, April 6 *MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (DH) 2 p.m. Blues contended for a Mid-America force several players to fill the void. point guard (senior Megan Lassley, we have back, and we have a good Saturday, April 7 *MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (DH) noon Intercollegiate Athletics Association Senior guard Stevi Schultz, Neodesha, Wichita, Kan.),” McHenry said. “We Tuesday, April 10 *FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (DH) 2 p.m. recruiting class coming in.” (MIAA) crown, topped 20 wins Kan., became Washburn’s go-to had some kids who were going to Friday, April 13 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 4 p.m. Junior right-hander Brett Ash, Saturday, April 14 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI (DH) 2 p.m. and earned a bid to the NCAA player, garnering first-team all-MIAA come off the bench last year and had Sunday, April 15 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI noon Topeka, returns to anchor the Tournament. recognition while averaging 15 points to be starters. They played well, and Saturday, April 21 *at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo. (DH) 2 p.m. pitching staff after finishing 7-5 with Sunday, April 22 *at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo. (DH) 1 p.m. “Around here, we know it’s and 7.6 rebounds. Senior center Cassie that should help this year.” Tuesday, April 24 at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo. 6 p.m. a 3.99 ERA. Ash hurled six complete not a great year if you don’t make Lombardino, Bonner Springs, Kan., Washburn also has a pair of Saturday, April 28 *at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo. (DH) 1 p.m. games and struck out 48 in 76 2/3 Sunday, April 29 *at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo. (DH) noon the tournament,” said coach Ron landed on the second team after Division I transfers in junior forward Friday, May 4 *at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. (DH) 3 p.m. innings. Sierra Moeller, Pierre, S.D., (Boise Saturday, May 5 *EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY (DH) 3 p.m. State) and senior guard Ebonie “He got off to a rough start, then Home games in all caps; *MIAA conference game Williams, Hagerstown, Md., (Seton won six straight,” Anson said. “We’ll REMAINING 2011-12 SCHEDULE Hall). Moeller sat out last season with build the pitching staff around him.” Date Opponent Time Senior righty Kerry Saturday, Dec. 31 *at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg 1:30 p.m. an injury. while scoring 30 runs. Tuesday, Jan. 3 *at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Mo. 5:30 p.m. McHenry signed a recruiting class Schachenmeyer, Raymond, Neb., Saturday, Jan. 7 *MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. might move into the rotation after Notable newcomers include Wednesday, Jan. 11 *at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kan. 5:30 p.m. that includes three junior college serving as Washburn’s closer last year. Division I transfers Blaine Matthews, Saturday, Jan. 14 *EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. transfers and three high school Wednesday, Jan. 18 *at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 5:30 p.m. Topeka, and John Calhoun, Kansas standouts. Schachenmeyer had four saves and a Wednesday, Jan. 25 *NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 5:30 p.m. 3.60 ERA in 2011. City, Mo. Matthews is an infielder Saturday, Jan. 28 *at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph 1:30 p.m. “We’ve got a good mix, with a lot Wednesday, Feb. 1 *at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 5:30 p.m. transferring from Mercer University, of experience back and some talented The Ichabods also return their top Saturday, Feb. 4 *FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. hitter in senior infielder Tyler Bean, McDonough, Ga., while Calhoun Saturday, Feb. 8 *UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI 5:30 p.m. kids coming in,” McHenry said. was an infielder at Cleveland (Ohio) Wednesday, Feb. 11 *SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. “We’ll have a lot of depth and that’s Topeka. The Washburn Rural High Saturday, Feb. 15 *at Missouri Southern State University, Joplin 5:30 p.m. School product led Washburn with a State University. Both players are Wednesday, Feb. 18 *PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. extremely important in a league as seniors. Saturday, Feb. 22 *at Emporia State University, Emporia, Kan. 5:30 p.m. tough as the MIAA.” .331 average and seven home runs. Wednesday, Feb. 25 *LINCOLN UNIVERSITY 1:30 p.m. Also back are senior outfielder Anson said local high school Ace Brett Ash returns to lead the Washburn standouts Mark Biesma, Shawnee, Home games in all caps; *MIAA conference games Marcus Peavler, Topeka (.310, 27 baseball team, which ended a drought runs) and senior infielder Boone Kan., and Connor Crimmins, between MIAA postseason tournaments Plager, Spokane, Wash., who hit .268 Topeka, will contribute. last year. Photo by Gene Cassell

27 Sports Sports 28 BLUES REBUILDING WITH BECERRA After 14 consecutive winning seasons, a three-year stretch under baseman, hit .299 with five CAMPUS NEWS .500 seems like a lengthy drought for Washburn’s softball team. homers and 20 RBIs. Also First-year coach Vanessa Becerra’s first duty is to restore the Lady back are senior utility player NOTHING TO FEAR ON HOMECOMING By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Blues’ confidence. Britny Cushing, Topeka, “Fear the Bod” was the theme for Homecoming 2011 at “That’s a lot of what we need to work on,” said Becerra, who and senior outfielder Kacy Washburn. But any fears of an Ichabod loss to Fort Hays takes over for longtime coach Lisa Carey. “We’re going to be Covert, Topeka. Cushing State University evaporated shortly after kickoff on Oct. 29 doing a lot of mental training, building confidence.” had four home runs in 2010, while Covert hit .299. as Washburn rolled to a 45-20 win over the rival Tigers. Washburn finished 19-30 last season and is 65-87 during the Becerra also plans to mine local talent in building for the The Ichabods’ eighth victory of the season was the past three years. In the previous 14 seasons, the Lady Blues won program’s future. exclamation point to a whirlwind week that began with the at least 30 games 10 times, including two 40-victory campaigns. “I’ve already done quite a bit of recruiting in the area. There’s Oct. 24 Homecoming Ball and included such events as Yell Like “Getting to where we need to be is not going to happen overnight, a ton of a talent to look at,” she said. “More than anything, Hell, Ichabod Race, Scorch on the Porch and a campus parade. but this is a desirable place to coach. There’s a lot of talent to work though, I’m looking for somebody who is going to buy into this “We celebrate a lot of great traditions at Washburn, and with in this area,” said Becerra, who led her alma mater Metro State, program and who wants to be here. That’s just as important.” Homecoming is one of those wonderful traditions,” said President Jerry Denver, Colo., to a 34-18 mark and conference championship last Also returning for the Lady Blues is senior Lindsey Moore, Farley. “It’s an important event not only for our university, but also for season. “I’m very excited about working with these girls. They’re Edmond, Okla. Moore pitched in six games and led the squad in the alumni and community.” excited, ready for a change and want to be pushed.” batting average at .305. The Alumni Association honored six fellows with a luncheon on Oct. The Lady Blues return their leader in home runs and RBIs Washburn’s 2012 schedule was not available at press time. 28. Those receiving awards and certificates were George Barton (School of in junior Alex Zordel, Baldwin City, Kan. Zordel, a junior first Please visit wusports.com to see the schedule. Law), Barry Feaker (College of Arts and Sciences), Daniel Hutchins (School of Business), Nialson Lee (School of Nursing), Daryl Palmer (College of Arts 2011 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS and Sciences) and Paul Silovsky (School of Applied Studies). The 2011 class – former basketball Pat Colley | Baseball The Alumni Association also hosted After Hours on Oct. 28 and a MORE star Ewan Auguste, former baseball 1998-2001 tailgate on Oct. 29 before Washburn’s game against Fort Hays State. SPORTS standout Pat Colley and former softball Colley, bba ’01, Topeka, is Blake Bryant, Independence, Kan., and Joni Wiley, Lansing, Kan., all-conference pick Kathy (Mohler) Washburn’s all-time leader were crowned as Homecoming king and queen at game halftime, which ONLINE! Harrington – were enshrined during in triples with 23, more than twice as many also featured the Washburn University Foundation’s Alumni Fellows an Oct. 15 ceremony at Bradbury as any other Ichabod. He is also among the reception in the Bianchino Pavilion. For previews for golf Thompson Center. all-time leaders in hits with 223, and his .459 Other homecoming candidates were Claire Crawford, Topeka; John and tennis: Washburn. batting average as a junior is the third-highest at edu/alumni/tennis Ewan Auguste | Basketball Henderson, Alma, Kan.; David Hrabik, Emporia, Kan.; Brett Johnson, Bonner Washburn. During that season, he established and Washburn/edu/ 1998-2001 Springs, Kan.; Jason Kealy, Belvue, Kan.; Ashley Persinger, Lyndon, Kan.; alumni/golf. school records with 94 hits and 14 triples, which Auguste, bs ’02, Topeka, Daphne Phillips, Lawrence, Kan.; and Brooke Rollison, Independence, Kan. led the nation. He was first-team all-conference For more on the sports scored 1,636 points and and is the only Ichabod to hit for the cycle. stories in the magazine had 888 rebounds during his career, both and blogs from media among the top four all-time at Washburn. Kathy (Mohler) Harrington PARADE WINNERS specialist Ernie W. Webb He was a two-time Mid-America Softball | 1997-2000 Walkers: 1. Washburn Art Team of United Potters III, visit Washburn.edu/ alumni. Intercollegiate Athletics Association Harrington, ba ’05, Silver Lake, 2. International Club (MIAA) MVP and earned multiple Kan., led Washburn to its first Wu-Wah: 1. Student Life Mini-float: 1. HALO Join us for tailgating next All-America honors. Auguste averaged NCAA Tournament appearance in 1999. She fall! Call 785-670-1641 Large Float: 1. Sigma Alpha Iota 15.5 points and 7.6 rebounds while won 69 games, second all-time at Washburn, and for more information. 2. Catholic Campus Center leading the Ichabods to the 2001 NCAA had 152 strikeouts as a senior. She holds the school 3. Dancing Blues championship game. He is one of eight record with 727 2/3 innings pitched and earned Greek Float: 1. Alpha Delta/Zeta Tau Alpha Washburn players to have 1,000 points first-team all-conference honors as a junior and 2. Delta Gamma/Kappa Sigma 3. Kappa Alpha Theta/Phi Delta Theta/Delta Chi and 500 rebounds during his career. senior. Mohler owns the school record for most Student floats highlighted the Homecoming innings pitched in a game with 13. parade before Washburn rolled to a victory on 29 Sports the way to a 10-win season. Wright moments in history L osing wEIGHT, gaining life By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] Miserable. That’s the word James Frager used to describe his In the midst of covering the anti-apartheid movement in South former life as a 320-pound man. Even seemingly simple tasks Africa, journalist Robin Wright couldn’t resist. An alumna of were a struggle. the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, she had to know how “I remember having to hold my breath and suck in my her Wolverines were faring in their annual grudge match against stomach to tie my shoes,” said Frager, a technology support archrival Ohio State. technician in the Information Systems and Services department “I was living in South Africa, and a colleague of mine went Renowned journalist Robin Wright visited campus on Constitution Day to discuss her latest book, her work in the at Washburn. “People treat you like you don’t exist when you’re to Ohio State, so we were friends 364 days a year,” said Wright, Middle East and college football. Photo by Ernie W. Webb III that overweight.” who visited Washburn on Sept. 21 to discuss her book “Rock the After 20-plus years of being “miserable,” Frager finally had Casbah.” “One year they were playing for the Rose Bowl, and we World,” a title taken in part from the song of the same name by enough by the end of 2009. were in the middle of covering the uprising. We were both dying the 1980s punk rock band The Clash, Wright examines cultural “I had lost some weight and got down to about 280, but I to know the score, so I called the press box to find out. and social forces behind the Arab revolt. really started and committed in December 2009,” he said. “I “My mom was at the game that day, and it was announced “I’ve been covering the Islamic world for 40 years now, and was ready. I think if you try to change your life, be it diet or that somebody from South Africa called to get the score. My it was clear to me that something was happening and things exercise, and you find that you’re miserable doing it, it’s not your mom said, ‘I knew that was you.’” were beginning to change in the region,” Wright said. “What’s time. You’re not ready.” Though Wright has had an impressive career covering happened, particularly over the last nine months, is an epic Frager, 27, ended his days as a junk-food junkie, trading international affairs everywhere from Angola to the Middle East, convulsion, arguably the greatest period of change anywhere in cheeseburgers and ice cream for a steady diet of fruits, vegetables she began her career in sports. the world in the early 21st century.” and lean meat. He also stopped drinking alcohol and quit “I had no interest in working for a newspaper, but a friend Wright’s latest book is the fifth in a career that includes a smoking. Hours of watching TV became hours of walking, joined The Daily (Michigan’s student newspaper) and I thought five-year stint in Beirut. During the time she lived in Lebanon, running and lifting weights at the Student Recreation and I’d tweak my dad, a big Michigan fan, and join the sports staff,” Wright covered multiple wars, conflicts and uprisings. Wellness Center. said Wright, the first female journalist to cover a football game “I had every possible conflict in the world in this country “It wasn’t uncommon for me to eat 5,000 calories in a day. in the press box at UM. “That’s how I got started. I’d always had smaller than Connecticut at my fingertips,” she said. “I go to Three cheeseburgers off a dollar menu was a snack,” Frager said. an interest in foreign affairs, so that seemed like a natural fit. I’ve places because of that moment in history, and I’m very lucky that “I started by drinking a lot of protein shakes, mainly because I’m been covering foreign affairs since.” way. My father once said he wouldn’t go on vacation with me to always on the go and that helped with portion control. Then I In “Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic Bermuda because he was sure there’d be a coup d’état.” found things I could eat in high quantities, like vegetables.” His workout regimen began with walking and became 3-1/2- B arry jOINS foundation staff mile runs on Shunga Trail in Topeka. He also routinely lifts By Kathy Busch • [email protected] weights at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Cindy Barry joined the Washburn University Ready to Learn and Teacherline. “About a year ago, I ran a full mile for the first time in my WEIGHING IN To put James Frager’s weight loss in Foundation as a senior development director in July At the Foundation, Barry will focus on raising life, so that was a big deal for me,” he said. “Now I run on my perspective, 140 pounds is … after a 30-year career at KTWU, the university’s private funds to support Washburn students and faculty. dinner break while I’m at work and lift at the center, which is as public television station. “It’s exciting to share with current and potential good as any gym in town.” the average weight of an American woman “Cindy’s experience as director of development donors the innovative programs and opportunities About a year after he transformed his life, Frager weighed Cindy Barry, and educational services at KTWU is a really great fit that Washburn has to offer and how their financial 200 pounds. In 2010, he hit his goal weight of 180 and has the approximate weight of Floyd a longtime Mayweather, Jr., arguably the best boxer in for the work we do at the Foundation,” said JuliAnn support can impact the educational experience of employee at maintained it since. the world, throughout much of his career KTWU, joined Mazachek, president of the Foundation. “Having future Washburn students,” Barry said. “I’m really “I was two points away from being diabetic and having the Washburn worked at KTWU, Cindy knows many of our looking forward to this new challenge and sharing the to take insulin,” said Frager, a recipient of the Living Well at the approximate weight of seven car tires Foundation donors and supporters, and she is well connected to Washburn story with our supporters.” Washburn Award. “It’s hard to describe how different life is during the 10 pounds more than Beyonce Knowles Washburn University.” Barry and her husband Jack have been Washburn now. My only regret is that I didn’t commit to somebody’s summer of 2011. During her tenure at KTWU, Barry led the University donors for many years. Their son, John, ba healthy menu items so I could get a Jared (from the Subway the weight of Mariah Carey station’s development team and created the educational ’10, works in historic preservation and is pursuing a commercials) type deal.” services department, focusing on programs such as master’s degree in history at Kansas State University.

31 Campus News Campus News 32 Brick-breaking record that side of it,” Wysocki said. “We By Ernie W. Webb III • [email protected] work very well together. We’d meet in “People will most definitely come.” That classic line Lincoln (Neb.) for a weekend about from the sports movie “Field of Dreams” certainly every other month until we got the applied to Nathan Sawaya’s “The Art of the Brick®” research and article finished.” exhibit during the summer at the Mulvane Art Among the notable findings in their Museum. research on the website’s population With more than 60,000 visiting the exhibit, the was the revelation that women sext museum’s attendance record grew by nearly 50,000 more than men. About 75 percent of people. women aged 19 to 29 had sent nude “I thought we’d hit 30,000, maybe 35,000, for photos on their cell phone or through this show,” said Mulvane director Cindi Morrison email. In addition, 43 percent of “We ended up with an attendance of 60,412. It was women over 50 sent nude photos. incredible.” “We were surprised that the © Sawaya’s LEGOs sculptures attracted more than HITTING A HOT CHORD percentage was as high as it was for 1,000 visitors on several days, including a high of nearly Cheryl Childers and Diane Wysocki he sent sexually explicit photos and older women because the widespread 1,900 on Sept. 3, the Saturday before Labor Day. On the Artist Nathan Sawaya worked with children June 18 knew they were addressing a hot topic messages to women before and during perception is that sexting is done during his visit to Washburn to kick off his exhibit at final weekend of the exhibit – Sept. 17-18 – about 2,700 – sexting and infidelity in cyberspace his marriage. primarily by younger women,” Mulvane Art Museum. Crowds drawn to his artwork people viewed the display. – but they didn’t expect the explosive Wysocki has been researching sex Childers said. topped museum attendance records by nearly 50,000. “I am absolutely thrilled that so many folks were able response to their research and article on the Internet since her dissertation The research also shows that Photo by Cindi Morrison to experience my artwork firsthand,” said Sawaya, whose published in the journal Sexuality & work in 1992 and published one of the majority of people who start a work includes life-size sculptures of people and objects, Culture. the first articles on the topic in 1998. relationship with someone online such as a cello. “It’s a credit to Cindi Morrison and the Childers, an associate professor and In 2009, she approached the owner eventually meet those people in person. great team at the Mulvane Art Museum for bringing the chairwoman of Washburn’s sociology of the website ashleymadison.com “What it ultimately comes down BY THE exhibit to Topeka. It was a great event for me and I am department, and Wysocki, a professor about placing a survey on sexting and to is humans need that physical happy to come back any time.” of sociology and women’s and gender infidelity online. connection,” Childers said. “The NUMBERS Sawaya kicked off the exhibit on June 17 with a press studies at the University of Nebraska- The website’s home page states that population we surveyed definitely conference and first-look event. His sculptures were on Kearney, have been fielding media it is the “world’s leading married dating conveyed that once they found 60,412 display from June 18 through Sept. 18. requests on their work for months. service for discreet encounters.” somebody they connected with online, Mulvane attendance record for “The “First trip to Kansas,” said Sawaya at the press Art of the Brick®“ “The first day the press release on The survey drew more than 8,000 they were going to meet them.” conference, “and it’s been awesome. The museum has our article came out, it went viral,” responses, resulting in a sample size of Wysocki, who said a book on their 11,000 done a wonderful job, and the staff has been fantastic.” Childers said. “This is a topic that 5,187 adults. Some of the surveys were research is possible, handled all of the Previous attendance record for Koch Sawaya, 37, is a former corporate lawyer who began affects a lot of people, but we weren’t not included because they were not media requests on the article. Childers’ Family Collection to transition to full-time artist five years ago. “The expecting this response. It’s been completed. only interview on the topic has been Art of the Brick” has become one of the world’s most amazing.” “Considering the amount of time with The Ichabod. 30,103 popular shows and has been on display everywhere from The article, “Let My Fingers Do we had the survey up (about three “Cheryl has been an integral part ArtLab attendance during exhibit Melbourne, Australia, to Paris, France. the Talking: Sexting and Infidelity months), that is a great response,” of this, so she deserves more credit The exhibit also resulted in a busy summer at in Cyberspace,” gained notoriety in Wysocki said. “There was plenty of than she’s received. I am hoping her 3,000 Mulvane’s ArtLab, where more than 30,000 artists of all June after the publisher issued a press data to work with.” administration is as happy with her Average monthly attendance at ages built their own sculptures out of LEGOs. Mulvane before exhibit release. During the same month, Wysocki approached Childers as mine is with me considering all the “This increases our visibility. For the ArtLab, it’s like the Anthony Weiner sexting scandal about helping with the project shortly press we have obtained for our small 44 24-7 advertising,” Morrison said. “The vast majority of exploded. thereafter, and the duo finished their universities,” Wysocki said. “And this States represented by visitors the 30,000 who went to the ArtLab had not been there. Weiner, a former Democratic work in the summer of 2010. is something we can build on and This is great for Washburn University from a standpoint congressman from New York, “I am not a statistician, so I needed educate people about. It’s obviously a of marketing, visibility and advertising.” ultimately resigned after admitting somebody like Cheryl to work on compelling topic.” 33 Campus News Campus News 34 CLASS NOTES Methodist Church. In 2009, he 1940s organized a group of handbell William Stahl, ba ’49, jd ’50, directors to form the Handbell Junction City, Kan., retired after Anything new in Association of Greater St. Louis. 60 years of practicing law. Gary Conwell, bs ’78, Topeka, your life you would opened his practice, the Law Office 1960s of Gary L. Conwell, in June. like us to share in Michael Conner, b ed ’65, David Couch, bsn ’78, Topeka, The Ichabod? Omaha, Neb., was assigned to has joined the staff of Stormont- Submit your news online at washburn.edu/alumni/ a retirement appointment at Vail HealthCare as a family alumclassnot.html or post it on Facebook at facebook. Brownville-Nemaha (Nebraska) nurse practitioner. com/washburnalumni. The deadline for the April United Methodist Churches Chuck Cuff, ba ’75,Fairhope, edition of the magazine is Jan. 18. You can read more class notes on the Alumni Association’s Facebook and and is a chaplain at Nebraska Ala., is general manager of Twitter pages (twitter.com/washburnalumni). Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Homewood Suites East Bay. Janet (Oberle) Larson, b music Cuff’s hotel was awarded top ’66, Rio Rancho, N.M., retired honors in the chain of 300 hotels of the Kansas Health Policy Calwell also serves on the board as an elementary school librarian earlier this year. Authority since 2008. He has of directors for the Dave Thomas from Albuquerque Public Jeannine (Zielke) Jordan, b been at KHPA since 1992. Foundation for Adoption. Schools. She was in the choir and music ’75, Lincoln City, Ore., is Sue Jean White, bba ’77, jd ’80, Elizabeth (Ragsdale) Ensley marching band at Washburn. the co-creator of two organ and Bellaire, Texas, retired as associate Deiter, ba, ’81, Topeka, is the Warren Wray, bs ’67, Rolla, Mo., media events, “Bach and Sons” general counsel of Shell Oil president of Internal Association was named interim chancellor for and “From Sea to Shining Sea.” Company after 29 years. of Clerks, Recorders, Election Missouri University of Science Michael W. Myers, b ed ’70, Robert Wertkin, bs ’70, Officials and Treasurers. She is and Technology. He previously Topeka, is the assistant director of Kalamazoo, Mich., received the the election commissioner for served as provost and executive strategic operations for the Kansas Distinguished Service Award from Shawnee County. vice chancellor for academic City Metro Region, State of Kansas Western Michigan University, Stephen Fiebiger, jd ’83, affairs at the school. Wray was a Social and Rehabilitation Services. Kalamazoo. Wertkin, a professor Burnsville, Minn., was appointed to member of the Sagamore Society He played tennis while at Washburn. of social work, has been at the Merit System Council by Gov. and played football at Washburn. Victoria (Billau) Seeger, Western Michigan for 30 years. Mark Dayton. Fiebiger practices ba ’76, b ed ’95, m ed ’05, employment law and civil litigation. Topeka, is an assistant professor 1970s Greg Greenwood, bba ’88, teaching literacy to graduate 1980s Keith Adams , bs ’72, Bedford, Topeka, was promoted to senior and undergraduate students Kathy Armstrong, jd ’81, Texas, retired from Burlington vice president of strategy at Westar at Northwest Missouri State Lenexa, Kan., was appointed to Northern Santa Fe after 37 years, Energy. He joined Westar as an University in Maryville, Mo. the Kansas Behavioral Sciences including a stint as a project accountant in 1993. Greenwood William Sneed, bba ’77, jd ’80, Regulatory Board by Gov. Sam engineer. Adams was a member of played baseball at Washburn. Auburn, Kan., was appointed to the Brownback. She is an attorney Alpha Delta while at Washburn. Daron Hall, ba ’89, Ulysses, Washburn Board of Regents by Gov. Sam with a private practice. Dolan Bayless, b music ’72, Kan., is city administrator for Brownback. Sneed is also a Washburn Ken Calwell, bba ’84, St. Louis, Mo., is the director of Ulysses. He was named to the 2011 University Foundation trustee. Vancouver, Wash., is the CEO of traditional music ministries and Leadership Kansas class in March. Brian Vazquez, jd ’79, Topeka, Papa Murphy’s, the fifth-largest worship at the Kirkwood United Michelle Hostetler, jd ’88, has been the deputy counsel pizza chain in the United States. 35 Class Notes Snowy campus, with the Kuehne Bell Tower in the background *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. Class Notes 36 Superior, Wis., was named operations/chief operations officer for fraud investigations for Social and ’90, bs ’98, bsn ’05, is attending PROFILE executive director of The the past four years. Rehabilitation Services in Kansas. Des Moines University, pursuing MARK HEYKA, BA ’83, MISSOULA, MONT. Development Association in Michael W. Peters, jd ’88, Sun He is also a lieutenant colonel a master’s degree in public health. Mark Heyka’s fascination with weather began long before he arrived at Washburn in the Douglas County, Minn. Prairie, Wis., was elected to the in the Judge Advocate General’s She married Hugo Galvez in 2009. late 1970s. As a native of the north central Kansas community of Belleville, he often was Robert D. Jones, jd ’84, board of directors of American Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve. Chris Gilbert, jd ’98, mba ’98, in the eye of the storm. Monument, Colo., has joined the Transmission Co. Peters is the Vita (Aaron) Tucker, bba ’83, Hiawatha, Kan., is a partner “I can remember being 10 years old, watching the weather, just drawn to it,“ board of directors for the Colorado president and CEO of Wisconsin Burlingame, Kan., was elected at PricewaterhouseCoopers said Heyka, who majored in broadcast journalism at Washburn. “I’d pretend I was a Defense Lawyers Association. Public Power Inc. to the Burlingame Community International Tax practice. He weatherman.“ He was elected to the executive Virginia “Ginger” (Hales) Cemetery board of directors. previously worked as the tax director Forty years later, the 1983 graduate’s fascination has become a successful 28-year committee as secretary of the Powell, bba ’80, Topeka, was Richard Vaughn, bba ’88, for GE Commercial Finance and career as a meteorologist. For the last 12 years, Heyka has been the chief meteorologist organization. Jones was a member of selected as one of the 2011 Women Linwood, Kan., was promoted to GE Capital Asia Pacific. at KECI-TV, the NBC affiliate in Missoula, Mont. Delta Theta Phi while at Washburn. to Watch award winners in the national director of channel and Jess Hoeme, ba ’99, Murdock, “There are times when I miss home and want to be closer to family, but this really is a great place and I love being Craig Kaufman, jd ’82, Tucson, Experienced Leaders category by public sector sales for Toshiba Kan., is a defense attorney at Joseph here,“ said Heyka, who worked at KOLN-TV in Lincoln, Neb.; KOAM-TV in Joplin, Mo.; and Pittsburg, Kan. before Ariz., is a co-managing partner at the American Institute of CPAs America Information Systems. & Hollander law firm. He and wife moving to Missoula. “It’s beautiful here, my kind of town.“ the national law firm Quarles & and Kansas Society of CPAs. She is Jennifer (Roberts) Hoeme, bas ’97, Gone, however, are the days of tracking tornadoes. Brady LLP’s Tucson office. He has the managing director at Berberich wedding have four children. “I do miss tornadoes. I know that sounds a little crazy,“ he said. “I think most people probably hear Montana and been at the firm since 1984. Trahan & Co. PA. Terry Holdren, jd ’97, Manhattan, think we get all this snow and it’s cold, but Missoula is in a valley, so it’s not bad. We get about 44 inches of snow per James Lane, ba ’87, Olathe, Kan., Mike Racy, bba ’87, Fishers, Debra (Rodenbaugh) Schaub, as Kan., is general counsel for Kansas year, and the humidity is very low. Summers here are just gorgeous. We’ll have days where even if it’s 90 during the has been named dean of arts, Ind., was named as an American ’89, Manhattan, Kan., and Patrick Farm Bureau. Before working day for the high, it’ll be a low in the 40s.“ humanities and social sciences Council on Education Fellow Schaub on May 28. She works for the there, he was a legislative aide and Heyka has made the most of his stay in Montana, serving the community in several capacities. He is a co-founder at Johnson County Community for the 2011-12 academic year. Kansas Department of Commerce. worked as an assistant county of the Missoula Men’s Chorus, a volunteer usher for the Missoula Children’s Theatre, on the board of directors for the College. He was on the spirit Racy, a member of Phi Delta attorney in Riley County (Kan.). Missoula AIDS Council and active in the Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center. squad while at Washburn. Theta while at Washburn, is vice Holdren was a member of Delta 1990s “It’s important to give back to the community and I enjoy doing all of those things,“ he said. “This is one of the best Brenden Long, bba ’82, jd ’85, president of NCAA Division II. Shari (Pitko) Berry, jd ’94, Peoria, Theta Phi at Washburn. cities you can live in.“ Topeka, is the general counsel for Bradley Rigor, jd ’80, Naples, Ill., joined the law firm Herl, Royster, Kimberly Kearse-Lane, ba ’95, Heyka returns to Kansas once or twice a year to see family in Topeka, Belleville and Kansas City. While at Washburn, TFI Community Services Inc. He Fla., was named to Florida Trend Voelker and Allen as counsel. jd ’03, Lawrence, Kan., opened he was in the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, on the student council and worked as a reporter for the Washburn Review. previously served as the associate Magazine’s list of Florida Legal Elite Mark Buchele, ba ’96, Lawrence, Mutual Security Insurance LLC. general counsel and director of 2011. He is a partner in the Naples Kan., is the media director at She also joined the Principal human resources for the company. office for Quarles & Brady LLP. Gragg Advertising in Kansas City, Financial Group. He was a member of Sigma Phi the Ring of Honor at the Anthem Osawatomie, Kan., is the director 2000s Stuart Lowry, jd ’85, Hays, Steven D. Scheiwe, jd ’86, Mo. He was a member of Alpha Jared Maag, jd ’95, Topeka, Epsilon and WSGA at Washburn. Veterans Memorial in November. of the Delaware Psychiatric Center. Edward Bergman, ba ’00, Kan., was named president and Encinitas, Calif., was appointed to Delta at Washburn. was appointed to chief of the Patti Petersen Klein, He had a long career in the Newnan, Ga., was named associated CEO of Sunflower Electric the board of directors for Primus Steven Ebberts, ba ’90, jd ’93, criminal division in Kansas by jd ’97, Topeka, was named Marines and Air Force. births director of programs and services for Power. He served as executive Telecommunications Inc. Scheiwe Topeka, was appointed to a seat U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom. He executive director of the Kansas Eric Slimmer, as ’96, Oklahoma the Central New York chapter of the vice president and general counsel is the president of Ontrac Advisors on the Shawnee County District joined the U.S. attorney’s office Corporation Commission in June. City, Okla., is the CEO of Eagle Kirk Haskins, ba ’93, Topeka, Alzheimer’s Association. from 2004 to August 2011. Inc., a provider of analysis and Court. He had been Topeka’s full-time in 2009. She previously worked for the Imaging Partners. and Kristy Haskins, a girl, Brian Biermann, m ed ’02, Brad Miller, mba ’89, Raleigh, N.C., business management systems. chief municipal judge since 2003. Danny Marshall, b ed ’95, Kansas Court of Appeals and the Tracey (Spencer) Stratton, Gwendolyn Grace, on June 17. Pittsburg, Kan., was hired as was named chief financial officer for Arlene (Eagan) Talbert, b ed Kent Galley, jd ’98, Olathe, Raytown, Mo., is a teacher at Van Kansas Supreme Court. Petersen ba ’95, Topeka, is a shareholder Kirk is a business consultant for the assistant superintendent at Coastal Federal Credit Union. He has ’85, Olathe, Kan., is a teacher at Kan., is the vice president and Horn High School in Independence, Klein was a member of Phi Delta in the advertising/marketing/PR Kansas Department of Education. Pittsburg Unified School District. more than 15 years of experience with Visitation School in Kansas City, CFO of Saepio Technologies Inc., Mo. He and wife Jonni, bs ’93, have Phi while at Washburn. firm jones huyett Partners. She is Heather (Gish) Wachsnicht, Biermann previously spent four credit union organizations. Mo. She and husband Martin which specializes in marketing three children. Marshall played Brian Rowley, bba ’92, Udall, director of public relations. bba ’97, Sammamish, Wash., and years as principal at Louisburg Michael Patrick, bs ’86, Topeka, celebrated their 20th wedding automation software. The business football while at Washburn. Kan., is the principal at Udall Wes Sturgeon, b ed ’94, Topeka, Trent Wachsnicht, a girl, Ella, on Middle School. was named CEO of TFI Community anniversary in September. was named top small company by Heath Martin, ba ’99, Fremont, Middle and High schools. is the principal at Jefferson West June 30. She joins a brother, Tyler. A.J. Bingham, jd ’08, Austin, Services Inc. He joined TFI in Kenley Thompson, jd ’89, the Kansas City Business Journal. Ohio, is the dean of students at James “Buddy” Sims, bba ’94, Elementary School in Meriden, Kan. Texas, is a legislative aide for 2000 and has served as president of Neodesha, Kan., is the director of Margaret (Schroll) Galvez, ba Terra State Community College. Buckeye, Ariz., was enshrined in Gregory Valentine, bs ’93, McWilliams Governmental

37 Class Notes *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 38 Class Notes 38 Affairs Consultants. Tara (Kemp) Cunningham, teen girls. Kutak Rock LLP in Wichita, Pamela (Burrough) Jacobs, jd ’06, Melody Rayl, mcj ’03, Olathe, Brown & Crouppen. and Laurie Uhler, twins (boy Lara (Blake) Bors, jd ’01, ba ’00, Surprise, Ariz., was Ryan Flannagan, mba ’06, specializing in employment Columbia, S.C., was hired as Kan., joined the law firm Luci Zieman, b ed ’06, Gibson Grant, girl Lydia Lynn) Garden City, Kan., was chosen as one of 10 participants Tucson, Ariz., is the CEO administration director of the South Carolina Zerger & Mauer LLP in Kansas Worcester, Mass., is the area on March 16. appointed to the Unified School in the University of Arizona of Nuanced Media, assisting and litigation. Coalition Against Domestic City. Rayl represents clients in coordinator at Becker College. District 457 school board. She is Academic Leadership Institute, a Tucson area companies with Ashley Gordon, b ed ’09, Violence and Sexual Assault. commercial matters through all 2010s a lawyer in Garden City. yearlong fellowship program for business consulting, marketing Hutchinson, Kan., is a first- Blake Jones, bba ’06, Houston, phases of litigation. wedding Kelly (Zeller) Appelhanz, Lana Carr-Metzger, as ’07, faculty and administrators. and website design and grade teacher at Hutchinson Texas, is a senior consultant in Stephanie Seales, b ed ’05, b ed ’11, Topeka, is a fifth-grade Blue Springs, Mo., is the Reagan Cussimanio, jd ’04, development. Magnet School. She and David the energy group for Deloitte & Topeka, was awarded a Boxley Billie Jean Bergmann, bba ’09, teacher at Meadows Elementary compliance coordinator for the Topeka, is a senior fiscal analyst Eric Gares, bs ’07, Herington, Farney married in July. Touche. He was in Kappa Sigma Graduate Scholarship from Peru Topeka, and Robert Graham in Topeka. Village Hospice at John Knox with the Kansas legislative Kan., is a police officer in Reaona Hemmingway, while at Washburn. State College, which covers Jr. on Sept. 10. She is a senior Laura (Dunn) Henderson, Village in Lee’s Summit, Mo. research department. Herington. He was one of 24 mba ’04, Topeka, published a Kinsley Krupich, ba ’06, full tuition, fees and books analyst at Burlington Northern bsn ’10, Chandler, Ariz., works Heather Cooper, m ed ’08, Sheyvette Dinkens, bs ’06, Kansans selected to attend the book, “Mariah,” in 2010. The Olathe, Kan., was promoted for a 19-month online cohort Santa Fe Railway. on the endocrinology floor at McCune, Kan., is teaching Topeka, is the founder of 10th annual Kansas Police author also works in accounting to branch manager of the program. Seales is a kindergarten Phoenix Children’s Hospital. English at the American Women Empowerment Inc., Administrators Seminar in July. at an auto dealership and Corinth Neighborhood Library and pre-kindergarten teacher at births Nicholas Hill, bs ’11, International School in a non-profit with a mission of Jessica Garner, jd ’09, previously served in the Air in the Johnson County (Kan.) Avondale East Elementary. Topeka, works for the Shawnee Cairo, Egypt. empowering young and Wichita, Kan., works at National Guard. Library System. Jennifer (Sifford) Sourk, Shannon (Charbonneau) County Sheriff’s Dispatch Jake Lenherr, b ed ’07, Enid, bba ’02, jd ’05, mba ’08, was Bergmann, ba ’01, and and for the Shawnee County Okla., accepted a position as appointed to the Washburn Matthew Bergmann, bba ’01, Coroner’s office. PROFILE the baseball coach at Chisholm Board of Regents. She is an jd ’05, Silver Lake, Kan., a boy, Tina (Bryant) Kleiner, b ed ’11, CHAD HICKMAN, BBA ’06, OLATHE, KAN. High School. He played baseball attorney with the Kansas Hagen John, on May 25. He Topeka, is an elementary special at Washburn. Insurance Department. joins a brother, Grady. education teacher for the Seaman Chad Hickman’s early success as a professional photographer and co-owner of Blixt Shelly Maas, b ed ’04, Ashley Turner, jd ’09, Karen (DeDonder) Garrison, School District. Photography and 8183 Studio garnered the 2006 Washburn graduate an impressive Lawrence, Kan., is a pre- Chesterfield, Mo., is an assistant bs ’05, and James Garrison, bs Shelby Schmidt, bba ’11, San accolade last summer. kindergarten teacher at David prosecuting attorney for Audrain ’04, jd ’07, Paxico, Kan., a boy, Antonio, Texas, is a marketing Hickman, who holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing, was listed on Ingram’s Brewer Elementary School in County in Missouri. James Isaac, on June 24. Karen and outreach business specialist Magazine’s “20 in Their Twenties“ list released in June. Ingram’s covers business in the Leavenworth, Kan. Megan (Edwards) Walawender, is an athletic trainer/clinical for Google, assisting local greater Kansas City area. Lauren Markward, bs ’05, San jd ’06, Lenexa, Kan., is an coordinator of athletic training businesses in gaining a greater Despite the accomplishments, the budding businessman remains humble. Francisco, Calif., is a legal policy attorney at the firm Constagny, at Washburn, while James online presence. “I’m not really sure how I ended up on that list,“ he said. “There are a lot of bankers, associate in the trust and safety Brooks and Smith LLP. is an assistant county attorney Jamie Shrewsbury, b ed ’10, financiers, people like that on that list. I think they just wanted to throw someone artistic in the mix.“ department at Twitter. Zach Watkins, bba ’09, in Manhattan, Kan. Wichita, Kan., is a kindergarten Hickman knew he wanted to be a photographer when he left Olathe North High School to attend Washburn. While Alicia (Phillips) Mowder, Independence, Mo., was one of Julie (Hoytal) Gould, ba ’06, teacher at Valley Center (Kan). attending college, he worked as a freelance photographer, including shooting weddings on weekends. ba ’08, Topeka, is pursuing a six captains for the U.S. men’s and Grant Gould, ba ’07, She previously worked as an “It’s what I’ve always wanted to do,“ Hickman said. “I learned that it’s better to learn by doing, and Gene Cassell master’s degree in journalism at national football team in July. Topeka, a girl, Elliott Jo Ann, on intervention teacher for Topeka (Washburn’s sports information director) helped me out a lot while I was at Washburn. I learned a lot about business, the University of Kansas and is a After the team won a gold July 23. Julie works for Penwell- Public Schools. especially in marketing, and that’s been very valuable.“ senior retail marketing analyst at medal, he accepted a position as Gabel Funeral Home and Ryan Ward, bs ’11, San Hickman co-owns Blixt (www.blixtphoto.com) and 8183 Studio (www.8183studio.com) with Ryan Hill. Blixt specializes Payless ShoeSource. linebackers coach at Fort Hays Grant for St. Francis Heart and Antonio, Texas, is attending in wedding portraits, while 8183 Studio focuses on commercial clients. Christopher Mowder, bba State University. He Vascular Center. dental school at the University of “It’s important for me to stress that this is not all about me,“ Hickman said. “We’ve got a great team here, and none of ’07, Topeka, is a marketing was an All-American linebacker Jessica (Bergmann) Newell, Texas Health Science Center. this would be possible without this team. I think our teamwork is what sets us apart.“ communications associate at at Washburn. ba ’06, Olathe, Kan., and Mark Theresa L. Young, ba ’10, Among the clients for 8183 Studio, which opened in early 2010, is Clear 10 Vodka, Kansas Builders Supply and The Maids. Security Benefit. James Wilmoth, bba ’01, Newell, a girl, Elena Sue, on Manhattan, Kan., is the site “Our niche has been beverage photos, but we’ve got a variety of clients,“ he said. “The ultimate goal would be a Bud Pamela Musgrave, jd ’00, St. Louis, Mo., joined the May 9. Jessica is a psychologist administrator at the First Light billboard or something along those lines someday. We know this is a process, and we’re still building.“ Monett, Mo., is the manager Association of Plaintiff Interstate for the North Kansas City Territorial Capitol State Historic In addition to running a pair of businesses, Hickman is a family man with two children, Calvin, 1, and Ellis, 2. His wife, of the Monett public defender Trucking Lawyers of America. school district. Site at Fort Riley (Kan.). Megan (O’Dell) Hickman, graduated from Washburn in 2006 with a bachelor of education degree. She is a first-grade trial office. He is a lawyer at St. Louis-based Dave Uhler, ba ’02, Topeka, teacher at Shawnee Elementary School in the Shawnee Mission school district. 39 Class Notes *Dues-paid Alumni Association members are highlighted in blue. 40 Class Notes 40 IN MEMORY school and was active in the member of Kappa Alpha Theta. 1930s Shawnee County Medical Willa (Coffman) Gades, ba 1950s Ruth (Walker) O’Riley, bfa Alliance, American Association ’41, 90, Topeka, on Sept. 16. A Lyle P. Baker, ba ’54, jd ’56, 81, ’36, 96, Topeka, on July 25. A of University Women at member of Delta Gamma, Gades Panorama Village, Texas, on April member of Friends of Mulvane Washburn and the Ronald also participated in Nonoso, the 2. A longtime judge, he was the Art Museum, she was in the McDonald House. Topeka Dental Auxiliary and the first hearing officer for Kansas Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Josef Derryberry, ba ’49, 86, Kansas Dental Auxiliary. While 18th Judicial District. worked for the Kaw yearbook Bartlesville, Okla., on June 17. at Washburn, she was in the pep Eberle Baldwin, jd ’55, 85, while at Washburn. He served in the U.S. Army club and Who’s Who Among Bartlesville, Okla., on June 8. Air Corps in World War II Students in American Colleges He served in the Army Infantry 1940s and received several honors, and Universities. during World War II and the Ella Aley, ba ’47, 96, Wichita, including a Certificate of Valor. Tommie Hillmon, ba ’49, 86, Korean conflict. Eberle, a member Kan., on July 21. She was a Derryberry owned and operated Topeka, on May 26. He served of Delta Theta Phi, worked for teacher for 46 years, including Derryberry Jewelers from 1961 in the Navy during World Phillips Petroleum Company 35 in Topeka. A member until his retirement in 2004. War II and the Army Reserve for 30 years as a tax counsel and of numerous teaching Joan (Webb) Ellis, ba ’45, 87, during the Korean conflict. assistant general tax officer. organizations, she authored four Southern Pines, N.C., on Sept. Hillmon was a history professor Charles Buehler, ba ’50, jd ’52, poetry books after retiring. 10. She worked for the North at Kentucky Wesleyan College, 84, Great Bend, Kan., on April Dorothy (Culbreth) Bridwell, Carolina Department of Revenue Owensboro, then a cartographer 21. A Navy veteran who served ba ’46, 86, Olathe, Kan., and was a member of Colonial for the National Oceanic and in World War II, he had a private on July 8. She taught high Dames in Kansas. Ellis was a Atmospheric Administration. law practice for 50 years in Great

PROFILE DOROTHY BRINK ARMSTRONG, BA ’32, 100, TOPEKA, ON AUG. 5

Armstrong was on the board of the Washburn University Alumni Association and a trustee of the Washburn University Foundation from 1985-97. She was also a Foundation trustee emerita. Spanning across the community, her service included work as a member of the board of directors for the Civic Symphony Society, president of the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas, director of the board of the Shawnee County Historical Society and volunteer at Stormont-Vail HealthCare. A dedicated world traveler, Armstrong made the trek to several destinations abroad with the Alumni Association. While at Washburn, she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority, elected to Nonoso and served on the Panhellenic Council. She was preceded in death by Chris Armstrong, her husband of more than 50 years, in 1989. Survivors include sons Chris Armstrong, bba ’69, Lawrence, Kan., and Jim Armstrong, bba ’71, Overland Park, Kan.; daughter Karen (Armstrong) Bowen, five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 10 step-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chris W. and Dorothy B. Armstrong Scholarship Fund at Washburn University, 1729 SW MacVicar Ave., Topeka, KS, 66604 or First Presbyterian Church, 817 SW Harrison St., Topeka, KS, 66612.

41 Class Notes Cold, but sunny day on campus 42 In Memory 42 PROFILE law firm. He was a member of Bate Hamilton, ba ’65, jd ’68, He was a municipal judge in Scott was a longtime teacher. ELWAINE POMEROY, BA ’55, JD ’57, 78, TOPEKA, ON JUNE 29 Kappa Sigma and Phi Alpha 68, Elkton, Va., on Aug. 3. A City for 20 years. Loren Rosson Jr., ba ’65, jd ’68, Delta while at Washburn. retired lieutenant colonel, he was Betty Nall, m ed ’63, 85, Topeka, 67, Merrimack, N.H., on Sept. 14, Pomeroy served in the Kansas senate for 16 sessions, including four years as chairman Paul W. Clark, jd ´69, 73, an assistant district attorney in on June 13. She operated several 2010. An Air Force veteran of the of the local government committee and eight years as chairman of the senate judiciary Mulvane, Kan., on Aug. 12. He Kansas City, Kan., and served preschools in Topeka before Vietnam War, he was an attorney committee. He practiced law for many years in multiple fields and worked as a lobbyist was an Army veteran, serving as in the Army primarily in the teaching at Lafayette Elementary. for years in the Nashua, N.H., area. for such groups as the Motion Picture Association of America. From 1984 to 1990, a special forces medic. Clark also Judge Advocate General’s office Gary L. Pauley, jd ’61, 75, Rosson played on the football team Pomeroy served as chairman of the Kansas Parole Board. served as a district court judge before retiring in 1997. While Normal, Kan., on April 8. He while at Washburn. The longtime lawmaker was a member of several professional organizations, from 1981 to 2009, had a private at Washburn, he was in the retired in 1994 as associate general Nelson Simmers, ba ’62, 75, Yates including the Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, American Bar Association, law practice and worked in the Sagamore Society, debate and counsel at State Farm Insurance. Center, Kan., on Nov. 23, 2010. Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star Masons, Scottish Rite and Arab Shrine. Sedgwick County (Kan.) District student council. He started at State Farm as a Norma Sohl, b ed ’66, 81, Topeka, Though he was too young to serve during World War II, Pomeroy sold war bonds and earned the top war Attorney’s Office. Charles McNish, ba ’69, jd field claims representative in on July 2. She taught in the bondsman award from the Boy Scouts of America. Robert Dillon, ba ’60, 81, ’72, 69, Topeka, on July 20. 1961 and moved to the corporate Topeka school system for 28 years, While at Washburn, he was in the Sagamore Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, Who’s Who Among Students Nevada, Mo., on July 1. He was a He retired as a systems designer law department in 1964. Pauley including stints at Highland Park in American Colleges and Universities and Delta Theta Phi. Pomeroy graduated magna cum laude. math professor at the University from Southwestern Bell in 2000. served in the Army. and McCarter Elementary Schools. Pomeroy was married to his late wife, Joanne (Bunge) Pomeroy, for 59 years. Survivors include sons Carl Pomeroy of Arizona for nearly 30 years McNish served in the Marines Bertha (Barfknecht) Rayburn, She was a member of the Topeka and Duane Pomeroy, ba ’78, b ed ’79, who is a teacher in Topeka. Elwaine Pomeroy is also survived by seven and also taught high school in La from 1963 to 1967, including ba ’68, 95, on July 12. A member Teachers Association and was in grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a brother, Charles Pomeroy, bba ’65. Junta, Colo. a tour in Vietnam. Survivors of Alpha Delta Pi, she served in the Phi Kappa Phi while at Washburn. Kenneth Drees, bba ’66, 72, include his wife Melinda U.S. Naval Reserve and worked as Olathe, Kan., on Aug. 24. (Duncan) McNish, b ed ’72. a substitute teacher in the Topeka 1970s Bend and Claflin, Kan. Buehler Whitesboro, Texas, on July 26. Idaho, on June 2. He was a He was a professor of music He worked for Royal Globe David Mize, ba ’68, 65, area. Survivors include her son, James Handley, bba ’71, 70, worked on the Kaw yearbook and She and her husband, Robert, had member of Phi Alpha Delta. at Eastern Illinois University, Insurance for 29 years before Winchester, Kan., on June 9. Frederick Rayburn, ba ’83. Topeka, on June 10. He served Washburn Review staffs while traveled to 49 states during her Eugene Sallee, ba ’54, 87, Charleston. retiring as a claims manager Robert Mulch, ba ’63, jd ’66, Clara B. Rhoades, m ed ’66, 85, in the Navy from 1959-63, then at Washburn. lifetime. Cocks was a member of Topeka, on July 18. He worked at Max Woodall, jd ’59, 81, in 1996. 70, Scott City, Kan., on June 24. Coffeyville, Kan., on Aug. 15. She worked for Kansas Public Employees Donald Brunnert, ba ’57, Delta Gamma and Phi Kappa Phi. the Kansas Department of Health Tampa, Fla., on Nov. 28, 2010. 81, Topeka, on Aug. 15. He Jerry Griffith, ba ’53, jd ’57, and Environment before retiring He had a long career with served in the Army during the 80, Derby, Kan., on May 25. He in 2000. Sallee also worked for the United States Veterans Korean conflict and worked in served in the Army before working several years at American Can Administration, working for the accounting department for as an attorney until his retirement Company in Chicago, Ill., and at a time at the White House. the Santa Fe Railway. Brunnert in 2001. Griffith was a city Farmland Industries in Kansas Woodall served in the Marines PROFILE worked in the railway’s Chicago attorney in Derby for 17 years City. Survivors include his from 1951 to 1955. EDWARD MCKERNAN III, BBA ’58, 74, ADMIRE, KAN., ON JUNE 21 and San Francisco offices before and a state representative from brother James Sallee, ba ’51. McKernan was a radio broadcaster and retired in 1984 after owning the KVOE radio returning to Topeka, where he 1960 to 1968. Joseph Snell, ba ’55, 83, Topeka, 1960s station in Emporia for 27 years. He was involved in numerous civic, charitable and retired in 1986. Charles Long Jr., bba ’57, 80, on June 9. He served in the Army, Marion Auman, ba ’68, 70, community organizations throughout his life and was a lifetime member of the Doris (Atley) Casserly, bba ’58, Topeka, on May 29. He served was a member of the Reserves Bonner Springs, Kan., on Aug. Washburn Alumni Association. 90, Cape Coral, Fla., on May in the Air Force before entering and director of the Kansas State 20. She worked for the State of While at Washburn, McKernan worked on the Washburn Review, served on the 25. She served three years in the a career in banking. Long retired Historical Society before retiring Kansas before retiring in 1998. student council and competed in football and track. He was named to the Sagamore Marines during World War II in 1991 as a senior vice president in 1988. An author of several Ronald Baxter, ba ’62, jd ’65, Society and Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. and graduated cum laude from at Bank IV. He was a member of books, including “Why the 76, on July 19. He practiced Survivors include wife Doris (Yockey) McKernan, b ed ’59, Admire, Kan., and daughter Connie (McKernan) Washburn. During her time at Kappa Sigma, worked on the Kaw West Was Wild,” he was named law for 35 years, serving as legal Tilton, aa ’88, Berryton, Kan. Other survivors include sons Edward McKernan IV, Michael McKernan, William Washburn, she was also a member yearbook and played football Kansan of the Year in 1985. counsel for Gov. Robert B. McKernan and Daniel McKernan, and daughter Catherine (McKernan) Hull. He is also survived by of Phi Kappa Phi. at Washburn. Robert Snyder, b music ’57, Docking. Baxter also worked at 12 grandchildren. Donna (Reed) Cocks, ba ’56, 76, Louis Reeder, ba ’50, 91, Boise, 77, Hudson, Wis., on Aug. 10. Scott, Quinlan, Hecht and Baxter

43 In Memory 44 In Memory 44 Retirement System before retiring band while at Washburn. Survivors Topeka, on July 14. She worked of Eastern Star and a volunteer at in 1995. Handley was a member of include wife Connie (Bloomquist) as a bus driver for Topeka Transit the Topeka Correctional Facility. Delta Sigma Psi at Washburn. Adams, aa ’89, ba ’91. and was a medical transcriptionist Judy (Bauer) Pratt, mba ’95, William C. Mueller, ba ’74, 58, Kevin Drain, bba ’88, 50, Topeka, at several medical offices. 65, Topeka, on July 17. She was Lenexa, Kan., on July 22. He was on Sept. 1. He owned and operated an accountant at Silver Lake a night auditor at Holiday Inn for Mobile Insurance Assessments. 1990s Bank and previously worked more than 20 years. Fay Hester, aa ’85, 58, Michael Card, jd ’95, 56, Kansas as an accountant for B.R.B. Paul G. Perez, jd ’74, 65, Lufkin, Nettleton, Miss., on June 25. She City, Mo., on June 27. A Navy Contractors. Texas, on July 12. He was vice was a licensed practical nurse veteran, he was an attorney for the president and secretary of Lufkin at North Mississippi Medical United Auto Workers union after 2000s Industries. Perez began working at Center in Tupelo. a long stint as a General Motors Sheila (Awtrey) Hachmeister, as Lufkin Industries in 1993 and served Beverly Hiegert, ba ’85, 52, autoworker. ’09, 58, Topeka, on Sept. 10. She on several boards, including a stint Louisburg, Kan., on May 25. Natalie Gibson, bs ’97, jd ’04, worked in medical records and as president of the board of trustees She worked for the IRS for more 40, Topeka, on July 21. She the cancer registry department at of Stubblefield Learning Center. than 20 years. was a research attorney for the St. Francis Hospital. Laurie (O’Shea) Parsons, ba ’84, Kansas Judicial Council and 1980s 49, Auburn, Kan., on June 25. She previously worked for the Kansas friends Alfred Adams, bba ’88, 67, Topeka, worked at TARC, Stormont-Vail Department of Corrections and on July 29. He worked for IBM HealthCare and as a social worker Kansas Sentencing Commission. Emory Groves, 94, Topeka, on and Burlington Northern Santa in the Auburn-Washburn School Judith (Cazier) Peddicord, bas June 24. He taught at Washburn Fe Railway as a computer engineer District. Parsons was a member of ’93, 85, Wamego, Kan, on June for 21 years before retiring in and for the Kansas Department of the Phi Tau Omega sorority. 15. She taught grade school music 1982. Groves taught secondary Administration. Adams was in the Deborah Rogers, aa ’82, 61, and was a member of the Order and graduate education.

PROFILE Gunnar Alksnis, 79, Woodland, Calif., on May 15

Gunnar Alksnis was a longtime professor in the history department, working at Washburn from 1968 until his retirement in 1997. He received a bachelor of divinity degree in 1955 and was ordained at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russell County (Kan.) in 1956. Alksnis earned a master of sacred theology degree in 1965 and a doctorate in philosophy from Kansas State University in 1970. He taught history and theology after arriving at Washburn. After retiring, Alksnis moved to Woodland, Calif., in 2000 to be closer to his daughter, Maria Grimes. In California, Alksnis served as a guest speaker at Lutheran churches, passing on his knowledge of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Out of Alksnis’ lasting devotion to Washburn and the students he whole-heartedly adored, the family has created a $25,000 endowed Professor Gunnar Alksnis History Scholarship. Memorial contributions to that fund are welcomed. In honor of Alksnis, three alder trees were planted on campus during the fall semester. Born in Riga, Latvia, Alksnis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pauline; daughter Maria, son-in-law Michael Grimes, grandson Nicholas Grimes and brother Tally Alksnis.

45 In Memory Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Washburn Rocks, By Martha Imparato PART II [email protected] Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series. The first part was published in the August edition of The Ichabod and focused on the Ritchie Rock, 1906 Boulder and Stone Wall.

The theme for 2011 Founders’ Day was Presidential Grove Rock “Washburn Rocks,” bringing to mind the Location: Southeast of Falley Field facing 21st Street. boulders on campus, all of which honor one or Plaque: Established in April 1998, this grove more individuals or commemorate an event. of London planetrees honors all Washburn presidents – past, present and future. These Flagpole Rock sturdy shade trees are symbols of the character, Location: Flagpole plaza just west of Carnegie. dedication and integrity of all who have served Plaque: Erected and dedicated as a silent in the university’s highest office. lesson in patriotism at the base of a flagpole in front of the Thomas Gymnasium. In memory President Jerry Farley was inaugurated as of those who fell in the war for the preservation the 14th president of Washburn on April 18, of the Union by the surviving veterans of 1998. To mark the occasion, the inauguration Shawnee County in Kansas. President committee arranged for a grove of trees to be William Howard Taft made the dedicatory planted on campus. These trees are a symbol address on Sept. 27, 1911. of Farley’s vision of Washburn’s future that is The Presidential Grove Rock rooted in the past. was built in 1998 to honor all A 1954 Topeka newspaper article noted that Washburn presidents – past, Robert Collins, ba ’56, saw a reference to Morton Rock present and future. Photo by Taft’s visit in a paper written by his professor, Location: Just north of the tennis courts on campus. Martha Imparato John Bright, and went to look for the pole Plaque: Dedicated in 1999, the plaque and and plaque. He discovered that the plaque three Cimmaron ash trees were placed at the was missing and learned the flagpole had corner of Durow Drive and College Avenue, been replaced several times. He decided that where the Student Recreation and Wellness the only president’s visit to campus should be Center is located. Moved to its current location remembered and honored. when the SRWC was being built, the rock Collins petitioned the student council to honors longtime Washburn maintenance take on the project of replacing the plaque. employee John A. Morton. They embedded the plaque on a rock placed to the east of Thomas Gymnasium because the Mike Jauken, chief of groundskeeping at flagpole circle was removed temporarily for the Washburn, said Morton started working on The John Morton Rock is construction of Morgan Hall. campus not long after the 1966 tornado and dedicated to Washburn’s Thomas was destroyed and the flagpole was an employee until his death on Aug. 25, longtime maintenance employee John A. Morton. was damaged in the 1966 tornado, but the 1999. “He was well-liked, a very easy-going Photo by Ernie W. Webb III rock with the plaque stood firm. A new guy,” Jauken said. “He did a little bit of flagpole, donated by the Sons of the American everything here, from painting the sports fields Revolution, was raised in 1967 on the original to working on the grounds crew. He’d been flagpole site, and the rock was placed nearby. here so long everybody knew him.”

47 History of Washburn History of Washburn 48 APRIL FEBRUARY 20-21 Shakespeare project, 7:30 p.m. 1 Washburn University Board of Regents meeting, location TBD, 4 p.m. CALENDAR of EVENTS 27-28 Shakespeare project, 7:30 p.m. 6 Founders’ Day, Lincoln Lecturer Richard Norton Smith ALUMNI EVENTS MULVANE EXHIBITS & EVENTS 29 Shakespeare project, 2 p.m. visits campus 16 Who’s Who Among Students at American Colleges and Note: The galleries at Mulvane Art Museum will be closed until Theatre productions are presented in the Andrew J. and Georgia Universities awards, Washburn A, Memorial Union, 6 p.m. Feb. 3, 2012, during replacement of the heating, ventilation Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center. For more 20 Ichabod Junior Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and air conditioning system. information, call (785) 670-1639. MARCH Alumni Association board member John Ybarra entertaining at After ACADEMICS & STUDENT LIFE 3 Ichabod Junior Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Hours. Photo by Ernie W. Webb III 14 Washburn University Board of Regents meeting, location JANUARY TBD, 1-4 p.m. JANUARY 3 Spring classes begin for entering School of Law students 15 Topeka Scholarship Reception, Washburn Room, Memorial 6 After Hours, 5 p.m. 10 Spring classes begin for School or Law students Union, 6-9 p.m. 11 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Overland Park, 16 Martin Luther King Day (university closed) 27 Shawnee County Scholarship Reception, Washburn Room, Kan., 5:30 p.m. 17 Spring classes begin Memorial Union, 6-9 p.m. 20 Alumni board meeting (via Webcast), 9 a.m. 28 Leadership Institute spring orientation APRIL FEBRUARY Crossword II by Fernando Pezzino FEBRUARY 3 Honors Spring Banquet, Bradbury Thompson Alumni 3 After Hours, 5 p.m. 9 Wellness Fair, Washburn Room, Memorial Union, 11 a.m.- Center, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4-March 18 8 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Overland Park, 1:30 p.m. 9 SOAR Awards, Washburn Room, Memorial Union, 6-8 p.m. “Parallel Views” Kan., 5:30 p.m. 12 College Goal Sunday, hosted by Kansas Association of 13 Ichabod Junior Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Works by Miguel Angel Giovanetti and Fernando Pezzino, a 11 Phoenix, Ariz., event, noon (Please check washburn.edu/ Financial Aid Administrators, Room 100, Henderson 16 Transfer Student Orientation, 3-7 p.m. lecturer of modern languages at Washburn alumni) Learning Resources Center, 2-4 p.m. 17 Employee Recognition, Washburn Room, 3:30-5 p.m. 12 Tucson, Ariz., event, noon 14 Recycled Rides Vehicle Give-a-way, Washburn Tech, 10 a.m. 20 Apeiron, Washburn campus (Please check Washburn.edu/alumni) Feb. 4-April 15 15 Career Fair, Lee Arena, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 24 Leadership Institute Spring Banquet and Awards 23 Wake Up with Washburn, Linda Gilligan, Federal Reserve “Twist & Turn” 17 Leadership Institute Scholarship Interview Day Bank of Minneapolis, Minn., 7:30 a.m. Artwork by participants in the Museum’s Twist & Turn Project. SCHOOL OF LAW MARCH JANUARY MARCH “Industrial Nature: Works by Michelle Stitzlein” 3 Ichabod Junior Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 18 Lunch and Learn: Assisted Reproduction Technology, Room 1-4 MIAA basketball tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Stitzlein creates sculptures out of recycled objects including slide 8 Education Interview Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 100, noon 2 After Hours, 5 p.m. carousels, headlamps and piano keys. 19-25 Spring recess 14 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Overland Park, 29 Leadership Challenge Event Conference, Bradbury Kan., 5:30 p.m. “Ichi-mai Ori” Thompson Alumni Center and Henderson Learning FEBRUARY Origami works by artist Robert J. Lang Resources Center, 1-5 p.m. 9 Lunch and Learn: Real Estate and Construction Law in a Troubled Economy, Room 102, noon APRIL 30 Leadership Challenge Event Simulation Competition, 10-12 Great Plains Regional Mock Trial Tournament 6 After Hours, 5 p.m. A pril 7-June 3 Washburn campus, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 22 Lunch and Learn: Juvenile Offender, Parent’s Role, Custody 11 Washburn Wednesday, The Other Place, Overland Park, Department of Art Student Exhibit and Detention, Room 100, noon Kan., 5:30 p.m. The annual juried exhibit of work by Washburn art students APRIL 11 Wichita alumni event with Washburn School of Law (please 9-15 National Student Employment Week check washburn.edu/alumni) Unless otherwise noted, exhibits and events are in the Mulvane Art Museum 25 Last day of classes for School of Law students MARCH 21 (through May 3) French Polynesia alumni trip located in Garvey Fine Arts Center. For information, call (785) 670-1124 or 3 Board of Governors meeting, Room 327, 8 a.m. 14 Lunch and Learn, Room 100, noon 26 Manhattan, Kan., alumni event, TBD (Please check visit Washburn.edu/mulvane SPECIAL EVENTS washburn.edu/alumni) 28 Alumni board meeting, 9 a.m. THEATRE EVENTS JANUARY APRIL 28 Alumni Awards banquet, Washburn Room, Memorial 27 Ichabod Senior Day, Memorial Union, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 5 Center for Excellence in Advocacy Awards Ceremony, FEBRUARY Union, 6 p.m. Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 5-7:30 p.m. 23-25 “Ruined,” 7:30 p.m., a play by Lynn Nottage 11 Lunch and Learn, Room 100, noon 26 “Ruined,” 2 p.m. Alumni events are in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, unless otherwise 18 Law Journal Banquet, Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, 5 p.m. noted. Unless otherwise noted, School of Law events are at the School of Law. 49 Calendar of Events Calendar of Events 50