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Class news published in this issue was received and processed prior to June 4, 2008. Alumni Class News for the Academies and Culver Summer Schools and Camps are combined and listed under the graduation year.

1948 Hector M. Raynal is recovering nicely in 1957 Manila, Philippines, after having both knee Loid R. Atkinson Jr. has moved into the joints replaced between November 2007 Horace Sibley was honored in April by Portage, Wis., house where he grew up. In and March 2008. United Way of Atlanta for his efforts to end retirement, he and wife Janet divide their chronic homelessness in the city. time between Wisconsin and Carolina 1951 Beach, N.C. 1959 GOLD ANNIVERSARY Sandy and Harold P. Andrews have donat- John L. Parker missed his 60th reunion in ed their wildlife art collected over 45 years 50th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 order to celebrate his grandchildren’s college to the new Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 graduation. In March, John and Nancy vis- at the Ella Shay Museum of Art & History Clarence I. “Clay” Lewis Jr. retired after 40 ited friends in Florida and North Carolina, in Jackson, Mich. years with Exxon-Mobil and built his own as well as their daughter and two grandchil- home on Galveston Bay. He does some pri- dren before returning to their Rochester, Donald W. Eichstaedt is restoring his his- vate consulting, fishes, and travels a lot. N.Y., home. toric road racing 1971 Ford Pinto after 22 years in storage. Don, of Lathrup, Mich., Charles F. “Moe” Stevens is doing well raced the car for 12 years throughout the 1960 in Mesa, Ariz., after suffering a mild stroke eastern United States and Canada. Michael J. Green is back in the air flying in 2003. Richard K. Nobbe was in the Czech international routes as a courier. He was 1950 Republic in the fall of 2007 to attend a grounded in January 2008 following wedding, and in Paris for consultations colon surgery. John M. Heidt of Encino, Calif., has six with the United Nations Education, “The Wonder Singer,” the fourth book by grandchildren, from college to high school, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. George A. Rabasa, is due out in the fall of involved in sports of all sorts. 2008. The publisher is Unbridled Books. George lives in Minneapolis.

Alumni Office establishes awards for Gold Medal, Reunion classes For 2007-2008, the Alumni Relations The Gold Medal classes for 2007-2008 are: The criteria and winning classes: Office has introduced two new honors – 1930, 1933, 1936, 1938 • The class with the highest number the Gold Medal Class and Reunion Class (net) of classmates and widows to Participation awards. 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1947, return for the 2008 Reunion 1948, 1949 In its inaugural year, 44 classes achieved Weekend. The recipient was the Gold Medal status – including every class 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, Class of 1988 with 71 returnees. representing the decade of the 1950s. The 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 • The reunion class with the highest criteria for these yearly awards are a com- 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1968 percentage (gross) of classmates and bination of meeting the class newsletter widows returning for the 2008 goals for the year, achieving the class par- 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978 Reunion Weekend. The winner was ticipation percentage; distributing a spe- 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 the Class of 1958 with 63 of 129 cial class message, creating a class website, classmates back, a 48.9 percentage. or donating a class gift; and hosting an 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 additional sponsored a social event (i.e., 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 The class president/representative receives on/off campus, mini-reunion, reunion, a certificate, and a plaque or book in the Culver Club function, etc.) In addition, the 2008 Reunion Class Alumni Office will record the class award Participation Awards were introduced. recipient(s) annually.

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1963 1968 David T. Hayward Jr. of Malibu, Calif., Delaware County (Ohio) Court of Common George DeVries ’77 has finished post-production on The Ojai Pleas Judge Everett H. “Kip” Krueger III has Valley Boys Project, a pilot for RFD-TV. been named president of the Ohio Common Dave wrote and produced, and it should air Pleas Judges Association by its members. this fall. Kip has served as a Delaware County judge Life-changing for 24 years and previously served as 1964 a trial attorney and Franklin County generosity 45th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 assistant prosecutor. Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 Robert Kruse was married Jan. 5, 2008. inspires health He and his bride, Karen, live in Chicago. Chief Judge John G. Baker of the Indiana care career Court of Appeals visited Culver to deliver 1970 the keynote address April 26 at the George DeVries III ’77 is thankful for the Scouting Court of Honor for the Eric A. Hughes (W’65) and the Foggy generosity Culver has shown him – from a Academies Boy Scout Troop 209 and Gulch Band have produced another CD, scholarship as a teenager to the Honorary Venturing Crew 209. Five scouts received “Fogged In.” Eric plays guitar and bass and Cum Laude membership bestowed at the Eagle Scout recognition. does much of the production and engineer- 2008 Commencement Convocation. ing for the Oakland, Calif., group. 1966 DeVries is chairman, CEO, and co-founder Michael J. Post and Kathy Devereaux were of American Specialty Health in San Diego. After 33 years, Jack Allen has left the married April 18, 2008. The newlyweds are Founded in 1987 in DeVries’ spare bedroom, Columbus, Ohio, law practice he helped living in Carmichael, Calif. ASH has become the nation’s largest specialty found and has been appointed as a federal health plan, insurer, and network administra- administrative law judge with the Social 1973 tor for complementary and alternative health Security Administration in the Office of Dr. Alan P. Glombicki has been appointed care, covering over 10 million Americans. Disability Adjudication and Review. He to the National Policy Board of the spent much of May in Baltimore for train- Born in Iowa, DeVries’ father died when he American Association for the Study of ing before returning to Columbus. was 1, leaving his Liver Disease and Hepatology. He recently mother the difficult J. Gregory Copeland was nominated by ran his eighth marathon with his son, task of raising him and President Bush as the general counsel for Michael A’06. And in May, Alan sponsored his sister alone. When the Department of Energy. Greg was a sen- the first reunion half-marathon around he first learned about ior partner with Baker Botts in Houston, Lake Maxinkuckee. Culver, he thought it where he has worked since graduating from sounded OK; “my the University of Texas Law School in 1974 mother thought it 1972. During his career he has appeared 35th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 sounded great.” A before numerous state and federal agencies, Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 scholarship paid for George DeVries III including the Federal Power Commission most of his education and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Kathleen A. (Riley) Beck has started taking and “Culver’s generosity changed my life,” classes toward a nursing degree. Things are Dennis G. Richter has reduced his optom- DeVries said. still “buzzing” for her around Romney, etry practice in Lawrenceburg, Ind., to two Ind., with her 55 colonies of honeybees, He described Culver as a challenge, a rich or three days a week, which gives him more three acres of produce, and Lafayette area experience filled with success and failure, time for golf and tennis. farmer’s market. joys and pain, and abundant memories. He was a three-year cadet in Battery A. The Windsor Group, Ltd., the Indianapolis 1967 DeVries rowed crew, earned three Silver A’s, investment management firm co-founded Richard P. Card Jr. (W’63, N’67) received a Gold A, and was named to the Blue Key in 1986 by Channing “Chap” Mitzell the Army’s Patriotic Civilian Service Award Honor Society. He graduated 29th, just shy W’69 was recognized in April by Goldline for his service and successful participation of Cum Laude requirements. Research as one of the 10 most dependable in the destruction of stockpiles of the wealth managers in the Great Lakes region. “By the time I graduated, Culver had pro- chemical agent VX stored at the Newport Windsor stood apart from the more than foundly impacted me. It gave me a sense of Chemical Depot near Terre Haute, Ind. 2,350 wealth managers evaluated for the self-confidence, a passion for my future, a strength of its client references, stated a continued on next page

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Goldline press release. Goldline also ran a Katy continues her work in fiber art and is one-page ad in Forbes magazine publicizing president of the local art association. desire for excellence, a bigger world view, the 10 selections. Chap, the president of and a lifelong love of rowing,” he said. Donald Kojich has returned to Windsor, resides in Westfield. Champaign-Urbana, Ill., as the associate Following a gap year to earn money for col- After 25 years, Dorothea Noyes Ragsdale vice president for communications and lege, he enrolled at the University of and her husband will be empty-nesters this marketing for the University of Illinois California-San Diego, where he has since fall. Dorothea teaches French and Spanish Foundation. He will oversee the communi- been named one of its Outstanding Alumni. at Loudoun Country Day School in cations effort for the $2.25 billion Brilliant DeVries said starting his own company at Leesburg, Va., and is pursuing a master’s Futures Campaign. Most recently, Don was the age of 28 was also a challenge, “but we degree in education. Their daughter is in the executive associate vice president for live in a challenging and competitive college and their son will be attending Fork university relations at the University of world.” He credited the lessons and values Union Military Academy in Washington. North Dakota. learned at Culver for providing him with a The four-iron that Robie Vaughn used to foundation for his life and his career. 1979 hit three golf balls from the summit of He encouraged members of the Class of Mount Everest is on display at the USGA 30th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 2008 to “embrace the values you have Museum in Far Hills, N.J. Eventually Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 learned at Culver” – integrity and honor, Robie’s club will become part of an exhibit Ralph Benhart Jr. retired from the U.S. leadership and service, discipline and perse- within the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf Coast Guard after 25 years and has settled in verance, respect for others. History. “Robie Vaughn’s Mount Everest Smithfield, Va., with his wife, Jill, and their club shows us that golfers are so passionate Armed with those values, DeVries’ goal two sons. He’s taking some time off before about the sport that they find ways to take when he co-founded ASH was to develop entering his second career. Ralph and his it with them wherever they might be,” said non-traditional health care programs and boys are into off-road motorcycle racing in a USGA press release. integrate them with traditional medical the Virginia Championship Hare Scrambles benefit plans offered by Fortune 2,000 1975 Series, and Ralph won the 2006 Senior B employers, insurance companies, and (over 40) class championship in 2006. health plans. ASH posted $34,000 in rev- After 22 years at the Pentagon with the Navy enue that first year. and Air Force, Don W. Fox has assumed 1983 duties as the general counsel for the U.S. American Specialty Health was the first Women’s shoe designer Anthony B. Cady Office of Government Ethics, the independ- health insurer in California – and in the is featured in the documentary film “Eleven ent agency that oversees ethical conduct for nation – to obtain a chiropractic specialty Minutes,” which follows the preparations employees throughout the Executive Branch health plan license (1994) and the first to for a New York Fashion Week show. It has of the federal government. He and wife Tracy acquire an acupuncture license (1997). It played at various film festivals in the live in Bethesda, Md. has become a national leader among health United States and shows Tony “making improvement organizations, providing Former accountant Carrie Kudner Hayden shoes and having a panic attack.” health coaching, wellness, and fitness, as was named the Cincinnati Enquirer’s 2007 Jill and Patrick J. Griffin (W) are back in well as its original complementary/alterna- Woman of the Year for her work in helping Austin, Texas. Pat telecommutes to his job tive health care programs. ASH has grown children learn to read in order to boost as the director of sales and business devel- to nearly $140 million in annual revenues, high school graduation rates. Carrie went opment for bottomdollar.com, a Wichita- covers over 13 million members, and has from full-time job to volunteer work in based comparison shopping site. 700 employees. order to raise her three children, and was recently elected as chairwoman of the Ann S. McAllister keeps busy in Rochester, Fortunately, Buxton said, “your heart never United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Board N.Y., with her career as senior art director left Lake Maxinkuckee and you have of Directors. She told the newspaper that with an advertising agency (Sorrento Cheese remained a loyal son of Culver.” DeVries has Culver was the best thing her parents ever and Robert Mondavi accounts) and her served on the Legion Board of Directors, led did for her and that it widened her world: daughters (10 and 8). Ann travels to Paris, his class’s 30th reunion annual giving cam- “It gave me the opportunity to meet all Thailand, and Italy for work and pleasure. paign, and was named a trustee of The Culver kinds of people I would never meet in a Educational Foundation in May 2007. small town.” 1984 SILVER ANNIVERSARY He and his wife, Jan, are parents of a 25th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 daughter and three sons, including David 1978 Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 ’11 in Battery A. Larry and Kathryn (Knoerzer) Klein are Alejandro Gonzalez-Baez owns two art gal- – Doug Haberland empty-nesters in Flossmoor, Ill. Their leries in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where all youngest is a college junior studying aviation.

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Culver alumni, staff, and students enjoy in Chicago, where Marko is regional sales a discount! manager with Flint Trading. Laura Schacht Bilicic ’82 President Bush has reappointed James R. 1988 Harding II to a second four-year term on the U.S. Access Board. The Access Board is Matthew N. Heidt of Canyon Country, the leading federal agency on accessibility Calif., was awarded the Bronze Star Medal NYC school for persons with disabilities and accessible with Combat “V” in January for heroic design. J.R. is program administrator with achievement in connection with combat built on a Culver the Florida Department of Education in operations in support of Operation Iraqi Tallahassee, Fla. Freedom. As part of a Navy Seal Team, Chief Petty Officer Heidt conducted 125 foundation 1985 clandestine meetings that provided infor- mation leading to 52 Al Qaeda captured “Culver took a shy, reticent young girl and Francis K. Ellert (N) was the vice chairman and killed in an ambush, destruction of an turned her into a self-assured, assertive of the 2008 campaign for the United Way explosive device factory, and disruption of young woman. Quite simply, at Culver, I of Marshall County (Ind.) and will chair three suicide bombers. Matt’s citation stat- found me,” Laura Schacht Bilicic ’82 told the campaign in 2009. He lives in Culver ed “his extraordinary guidance, zealous ini- students at the 2008 Commencement and is the plant manager of the Coca-Cola tiative, and total dedication to duty . . . Convocation. Bottling Co. in Plymouth. reflected great credit upon himself and Having found herself, Bilicic and a col- James C. McDiarmid is part owner of the upheld the highest traditions of the U.S. league founded the Gillen Brewer School in Fairbanks Grizzlies, an indoor football team in Naval Service.” 1992, one of the few schools in New York the nine-team Intense Football League. Jim is A son, Stanley, was born to Elissa B. City dedicated to transforming the lives of the lead physical therapist for Adient Ortho- (McGinley) Sarkiss and her husband on children facing challenging and multiple pedic Physical Therapy in Fairbanks, Alaska. Feb. 29, 2008. He was delivered by emer- disabilities. 1987 gency C-section because of a prolapsed Bilicic received honorary membership into umbilical cord. All is well now, and he joins Culver’s chapter of the Cum Laude Society Walter G. Benham (W’83) and his wife three siblings under 6 in Chicago. at the convocation. “Today, we recognize are parents of their first son, Stryder, born one who turned much of what she learned Oct. 10, 2007, in Australia. The Benhams 1990 at Culver into the foundation for her own live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where Eric G. Jensen and his wife, Bethany, are school,” Head of Schools John Buxton said. Walt works for Emirates Airlines as the parents of their first child, a son, Gunnar, “We recognize your innovation, determina- manager for Cabin Crew Operations. born Dec. 28, 2007. They live in Chicago. tion, and leadership...” John T. Buchanan and Angela Brittingham Bilicic is the second of four alumni siblings were married in July 2007 on Orcas Island 1991 – Jim ’81, Jane Moray ’84, and Mary and honeymooned on Vancouver Island. Christopher W. Keegan has completed Schacht ’87. She lettered in tennis and They live in Arlington, Va., and John his Ph.D. and is an assistant professor of swimming, captaining the CGA swim works for Conservation International. philosophy and African and Latino studies squad her senior year. Bilicic also served on Angela Bess Martin and her husband, at State University of New York College the Beason Hall Board of Governors. Darin, welcomed a daughter, Lucy, to their at Oneonta. It is his second year in a She termed her three years at Culver “noth- Indianapolis family on Sept. 28, 2007. tenured position. ing short of magical. . . Culver taught me to C. Eduardo Tabush has been appointed to Kyle J. Moore and his wife, Anne Marie, believe in myself, to be a leader and gave me the Board of Directors for Habitat for celebrated the birth of their first child, self-confidence. I found the true meaning of Humanity International for his work with Alexandria, in October 2007. Kyle is a friendship and the value of hard work.” Habitat for Humanity Guatemala. Eddie, commercial pilot with Southwest Airlines Culver “shaped and defined my life,” Bilicic his wife, Amanda, and their two children and also flies with the Marine Corps said, leading her to an undergraduate live in Guatemala City, where he owns and Reserve as a major. The Moores live in degree from Denison University and a mas- operates a wine, cheese, and specialty foods San Diego. ter’s degree in special education from distribution company. John D. Schurz and his wife, Rachel, are George Washington University. She started Marko N. Vojcanin married Diane parents of a daughter, Mallory, born her career with pre-school children at the Kulmala on March 1, 2008, in Chicago. April 8, 2008. That makes two daughters Parkside School in New York City. Sava Vojcanin ’81 and Stevan Vojcanin ’84 for the Lafayette, Ind., couple. continued on next page were groomsmen. The newlyweds are living

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A daughter, Sydney, was born Dec. 20, 2007, 1994 to Shelby and Frank A. Sewell IV of But she and a colleague had a dream for Oklahoma City. Frank is the senior vice pres- 15th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 their own school. They had a name (it is ident of commercial lending at UMB Bank. Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 named for their grandmothers), but no building and no students. “We were confi- Caroline Kuck Smith and her husband, After five years in brand management in dent and naïve with a burning desire to Danny, continue to live and work at the Chicago, Heather L. Daigle has joined make a difference,” Bilicic said. Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Conn. They Population Services International, a Washing- have three daughters, Emma (7), Maggie ton, D.C.-based non-profit focusing on social With Bilicic’s husband, George Bilicic, as (5), and Leighton (2). marketing and behavioral change communica- their lawyer, her brother as their financial tions. She was posted to Somaliland, where she adviser, and her parents as bankers and 1992 markets mosquito nets to combat malaria. cheerleaders, “we begged, borrowed, and Heather says it is “very rewarding work in a very pleaded our case.” Kirstin Swennumson Pennington (SS) of difficult environment.” Houston gave birth April 22, 2008, to a The Gillen Brewer School began in rented daughter, Mary-Elizabeth. Grandpa is Dick Damian L. Dollard (N’92) is the father of church space in 1992 with one boy Swennumson ’63 of Culver. a second son, Evan, born Feb. 13, 2008. enrolled. Today, it is a community of 86 Evan joins dad, mom, and brother Alex (2) children (2 to 10 years) and a staff of more 1993 in Lithia, Fla. than 50 professionals housed in a state-of- the-art facility. “From its beginning, Gillen In January, John A. Conlon of East David M. Kuck (W’89) and wife Kali Jo Brewer’s mission has Kentwood, Mich., was named 2007 are living in Meridian, Idaho, following been constant — National Coach of the Year (for high school their Sept. 15, 2007, wedding. David runs making a difference coaches) by the National Soccer Coaches his own insurance and financial services one child at a time,” Association of America. John is the presi- business, founded in 2004. Buxton said. dent of the Michigan High School Soccer Virginia M. (Hiler) Napoli of Chicago Coaches Association and led East The school has “devel- gave birth April 6, 2008, to her first child, Kentwood to the state title in fall 2007. oped a reputation a son, August. where families can find Andrew E. Cooley and his wife, Rachel, Sara C. Scarbrough and Chip Reed acceptance, solace, and live in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore Laura Schacht Bilicic announce the birth of their son, Jace, born hope.” Bilicic said. area. They’ve been married four years. Jan. 14, 2008. The couple were married Gillen Brewer educates children with lan- Tucson, Ariz., filmmaker Rodolfo A. last year in Belize and are living in Cedar guage-based and non-verbal learning dis- Joffroy III’s latest documentary, “The Park, Texas. abilities, as well as emotional, developmen- Fallen,” chronicles the death of 63 miners Haynes Maier Studstill (SS’91) and her tal, learning, and health-related disabilities. in a Mexician coal mine explosion and the husband, Justin, moved to Atlanta to prac- The school provides services for children government cover-up and corruption that tice law. Haynes specializes in commercial from all socio-economic backgrounds. followed in 2006-07. For more, visit real estate with King & Spalding LLP. www.loscaidosdoc.com. But she added, the “children teach us Ashley Stock Swiatek and husband Eric are more than we teach them – about Deirdre E. Keegan (W’88) finished law parents of their second child, a son, Brody, perseverance, about heart, about strength, school, passed the bar, entered the Army JAG born Oct. 18, 2007. Sister Samantha (2) and about priorities.” Corps in October 2007. She will deploy once completes the family in Laveen, Ariz. she finishes her military legal training and Buxton praised Bilicic for leading this educa- officers training at Fort Sill, Okla. Lyndsy and Brent T. Wunder are first-time tional enterprise and entrepreneurial venture, parents in Louisville, Ky. Daughter Ella was (serving as Head of School from 1992 until Alexandra and Marshall L. Stocker have born Sept. 19, 2007. 2004), while building a family (the couple sold their investment management firm has four young sons), and balancing multiple and moved to Boston, where Marshall will 1995 personal and professional demands in one of study for a doctorate in economics. He the world’s most hectic environments. spent three weeks in Yemen last year advis- Joanne Chapla married Tom Foray on ing the president and his cabinet. March 13, 2008, in Riviera Maya, Mexico. In closing, Bilicic reminded the students “how incredible lucky you are to be in this Mary M. (Carrott) Taylor (SS) and her A daughter, Kate, was born Jan. 31. 2008, extraordinary place. . . . You cannot know husband, Geoff, are parents of son Finlay, to Allisun and Joshua L. Clemons (NB’93) the many ways Culver will affect your life.” born Feb. 12, 2008. The Taylors live in of Greencastle, Ind. That makes one of New York City. each, and Josh thinks they’re done. – Doug Haberland

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Andy and Jennifer I. (David) Dorrell (SS) are parents of a son, Owen, born Feb. 6, 2008. The couple live in Culver, Ind., and Lingenfelter and Sharma Andy is head football coach and an eco- nomics instructor at the Academies. receive Legion Young Alumni Awards Nicole and Kevin M. Forrest are parents of a daughter, Katharine, born Dec. 24, 2007. Katherine Lingenfelter ’92 and Amit second writing for the primetime ABC Home is in Brookline, Mass. Sharma ’94 were honored in May with The dramedy “Pushing Culver Legion Young Alumna and Daisies,” which received Pamela S. Hockert will begin her final year Alumnus Award, respectively. The awards, both Golden Globe and of medical school this fall at the University presented annually at the Legion’s dinner Writers Guild nomina- of California-Irvine. for the graduating class, focus on the per- tions, and received a Harry H. Langenberg III started sonal achievements and contributions of Family Television Debtmerica in Orange County, Calif. The alumni since they graduated from Culver Award in 2007. company has 50 staffers who help people and who under 34. Sharma, as the Senior with credit card debt. Lingenfelter SS’90, ’92 Adviser and Chief of Peter Y. Lee married Wai Hung Lam on was also a Woodcraft Staff to the Deputy Amit Sharma ’94 Jan. 19, 2008, and they are living in Sugar counselor. She graduat- Secretary of the Land, Texas. Ken Ritterbusch ’95 and Jay ed from the University Treasury, works with senior U.S. and for- Sherman ’96 were groomsmen. Peter is a of Michigan with a eign government and private sector officials senior solutions consultant with Avanade, a bachelor’s degree in to provide strategic guidance and to devel- joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft. psychology and headed op and implement policy. Prior to joining to Los Angeles to be a the Treasury, Sharma held consulting roles writer. She eventually related to sustainable development and 1996 Katherine transitioned into tele- international finance, both in the United James K. Rusk and Sara Patt were married Lingenfelter ’92 vision and earned her States and throughout Asia. He also spent March 1, 2008, on a Caribbean island. stripes as a script coordinator on “Roswell” two years in the Peace Corps in Mongolia. Former Academies Chaplain Tom Steffen and “Boston Public,” getting her first job as He is a graduate of the University of presided. The newlyweds live in Chicago. a staff writer in 2005 on “Pepper Dennis.” Virginia and received his MBA in C. Aimee (Miller) and Justin Zimmerman Lingenfelter went on to write for the International Finance from the Fisher are parents of a daughter, Bridget, born Showtime series “Sleeper Cell” (the episode School of International Business and a mas- Oct. 10, 2007. She joins brother John (3) she penned was nominated for a Director’s ter’s degree in International Policy. at home in Hudson, Ohio. Guild award). This past season was her 1997 Charlotte J.S. Juttner and Yuval Zorde contin- on Capitol Hill. The couple were married Nathan and Carrie Lamie LeRoy celebrat- ue to live in Israel following their marriage on Oct. 20, 2007, in Williamsburg, Va., and ed the birth of their first child, daughter May 31, 2007. Charlotte has completed her honeymooned in Belize. Avery, on Feb. 21, 2008. master’s degree in the History of the Jewish Amy L. Summerville will join the faculty 2000 People at the University of Tel Aviv. of Miami University this fall as an assistant William J. and Danielle (W’93, ’98) professor of psychology. She completed her A son, Alexander, was born Oct. 31, 2007, Teising are parents of a daughter, Annette, doctoral degree in psychology at the to William and Kristen (Kulick) Brewer of born April 23, 2008, in Austin, Texas. University of Illinois Aurora, Colo. Danielle is the daughter of science instruc- Danielle (Weaver) Teising (W’93). Erin O’Grady completed her first year as tor Jan Weaver. See Teising ’97. head coach for the Oak Park and River Forest (Ill.) High School girls’ hockey team. 1998 1999 A member of CGA’s first girls’ hockey Jeffrey M. Greco lives in Japan and flies 10th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 team, Erin played Division I hockey at The EA-68 Prowlers from the USS Kitty Hawk. Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 Ohio State University. She is completing a He and his wife, Abby, will soon be moving master’s degree in secondary education to Germany. West Point graduate Brockton L. (English) at DePaul University. Hershberger has been promoted to captain Newlyweds Jennifer and Michael A. Hass in the U.S. Army. have purchased a Victorian-era Brownstone

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FROM THE LEGION PRESIDENT 2003 Christina L. Johns missed the reunion because she was graduating from Carnegie New website enhances Mellon University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. the alumni experience Christina spent the summer working in Washington, D.C., and will continue her www.culver.org graduate studies this fall. First, I want to encourage each of you to visit Andrea K. Young is an acting major at our newly-launched website. In addition to Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She made her acting debut at the Loft Theatre in Dayton in “Rabbit Hole.” Andi providing a terrific virtual experience Classes of 1983 and 1992 – The has made the Dean’s List every quarter. for you about Culver today, there are Wilkins Award for highest participation enhanced features for alumni, to among classes up to the 25th reunion. Haining “Helen” Yu finished her first year include: online event registration, Special thanks to Class Gift Chairs as an America Corps member in Newark, enhanced alumni directory tools via Chuck Hoover ’83, Alex Kurrelmeier N.J., teaching seventh grade math. She Culver Connect, and multiple avenues ’83, and Mike Rudnicki ’92. graduated in May 2007 from Georgia Tech through which you can re-connect with honors in biomedical engineering. By the time you read this message, the with the Academies and classmates. “4” and “9” class leadership teams will Carolynn C. Zidek is one of the top scorers The Classes have laid out plans to classmates for in Sweden’s SM-Slutspel Professional For the last two years, your board has their respective May 13-17, 2009, Women’s Hockey League. Carolynn gradu- been focused on The Classes as the reunions. I urge you to answer the call ated from Division I powerhouse Clarkson foundation of our CMA and CGA if a classmate or staff member asks for University and played a season in Denmark alumni relations program. Toward that your participation. before moving to Sweden. end, we are pleased to recognize in this History issue of the Alumni magazine the 44 Under Bob Hartman’s leadership and 2004 Gold Medal classes from the 2007-2008 with underwriting from interested 5th Reunion • May 14-17, 2009 fiscal year. We are particularly proud that patrons and alumni, including mem- Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 this represents an increase of nine classes bers of your board, greater access to from the previous year. If your class is Andrew R. Bahr graduated in May from Culver’s fascinating history is available not listed and you want to be part of the Miami University with a Bachelor of online to all Legion members at digi- volunteer team that helps you gain that Science degree in management, with an talvault.culver.org or via the alumni recognition, the Alumni Office stands emphasis in human resources, and a minor pages on www.culver.org. (See page 48) ready to support you. in entrepreneurship. Upcoming alumni events These 44 classes were recognized on Margaret K. Foraker of New Lexington, March 14-15, 2009: 16th Annual Sept. 13 during the annual Volunteer Ohio, made the Dean’s List at Marietta Ethical Decision Making Seminar and Leadership Weekend. Let me single College for the first semester of 2007-2008. Career Fair. If you have an interest in out several other classes and individuals Meg is majoring in advertising and this program or wish to participate, the who excelled last year in various cate- public relations. Alumni Office is your point of contact. gories and who also were honored: George R. Khoury (N’02) is a rider for May 13-17, 2009: Reunions for the Class of 1988 – Highest net total (71) the Texas 4000 for Cancer. The group of “4” and “9” classes, featuring the of returning alumni for reunion. more than 50 cyclists, most of them Golden Anniversary Class of 1959 and University of Texas students, rode from Class of 1958 – Highest percentage the Silver Anniversary Class of 1984. Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska, this of classmates returning for reunion summer (4,500 miles) with a goal of raising (49 percent). $350,000 to fight the disease. Also riding is Class of 1943 – The Stensgaard Jose Lozano ’94, who is the PR/media Trophy for highest overall Annual Rick Jennings ’70 contact for the committee. Fund participation (75 percent). Midland, Texas Jack Parchman (W’99) was commissioned Special thanks to Class Gift Chair Jerry a second lieutenant in the Air Force and Jenkins ’43. graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in May. Jack was a four-year let-

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FROM THE CSSAA PRESIDENT New website a great way . d e d

i to introduce summer camps v o r p o www.culver.org t o h P Jacob Little ’04 (left), captain of the Texas A&M polo First, I want to encourage each of you to visit team, with his dad, Ed Little, Culver’s Director of our newly-launched website, specifically the Horsemanship Operations. In the USPA Intercolle- giate Nationals in Lexington, Ky., Texas A&M beat wonderful Culver Summer Schools & Looking ahead Cornell University, 20-10, in the finals. Camps section, as well as the alumni In my next report to you, I will share terman in lacrosse for the Falcons, starting pages. The website is a terrific tool to highlights of the five-year strategic plan at attack during his senior year. He was sec- use as you introduce friends and family for Culver summer programs that will ond on the team in assists, third in scoring, members to the summer programs. be a primary topic at our October and was named Most Improved Offensive Homecoming 2008 board meeting. We appreciate the Player for his senior year. His brother, At the CSSAA Annual Meeting in July, amazing number of volunteers we have Andy ’07, plays lacrosse for Harvard. it was a privilege to share with the helping us with admissions, fund rais- assembled alumni and parents the work ing, and word-of-mouth marketing 2005 your board representatives have done on around the world. In addition, we will be rolling out a menu of specific pro- Sgt. William P. Dowd, a member of the so many fronts. Naval Band scholar- grams and objectives to enhance your Arizona Army National Guard, has been in ships, Woodcraft Camp facility renova- awareness of Culver and ways in which Afghanistan for several months. He credits tions, and waterfront program enhance- you may remain connected. his leadership training at Culver with his ments are several of the more tangible recent promotion. In addition to fighting initiatives led by CSSAA directors. By the time my next message comes to terrorists and collecting intelligence, his In addition, Camp Director Tony you, we will have kicked off the 2008- unit is helping to build schools and assist- Mayfield and Head of Schools John 2009 summer annual fund campaign. ing the local population. Buxton painted a picture of a vibrant The goal will be ambitious, but in keeping with the momentum we have Shane M. Giuliani is a student in regional summer enterprise. Your board spends across the board, we believe our alumni studies at Georgetown University. He also its summer visiting staff and students. will respond accordingly. sits on the board of The Students of They confirm all the positive momen- Georgetown, Inc., the largest student- tum you sense on campus. Finally, we welcomed five new directors owned, student-operated company in the One of the most exciting events of the to the board at the annual meeting: world with two grocery stores, three coffee summer was the rebirth of the Family Ralph Dise NB’69, Litt Clark W’72, shops, and other seasonal services. “The Camp. Sixty families and over 300 par- Kevin Finch NB’75, Dean Throgmartin Corp” generated $4 million in revenue in ticipants enjoyed this weeklong pro- W’76, and Ted Foster W’89 fiscal 2007. gram. The reviews have been so good Sarah E. Scanlon (W’02, SS) has been that interested alumni are encouraged named Editor-in-Chief of the Earlham to register now for the summer 2009. Kay Ryan Booth Kay Ryan Booth SS’67 College student newspaper. Sarah was on Plan a return trip to Culver, Harrison, N.Y. the staff of summer Vedette, and returned as whether for Homecoming Weekend a Woodcraft lifeguard and swim instructor. (July 24-26, 2009), Family Camp, or She is studying history, journalism, and just a Sunday evening parade. Spanish at the Richmond, Ind., school. Yale University student Logan S. Glickfield a summer 2009 internship and post-gradu- 2007 will work this summer at a NASA facility, ate employment. the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Logan B. Gomez (W’02) has completed after being accepted to the Undergraduate Jacob R. Seberger (W’01) graduated from his second season in Firestone Indy Lights, Student Research Program. He received a basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, driving for Guthrie Racing. He finished Department of Defense SMART Texas, in December 2007 and is pursuing a seventh overall, the second-highest rookie Scholarship for college, which also provides position in combat training. in the championship pursuit. Culver Alumni Magazine 39 Culver Passings

Passings in Review

Death notices published in this issue were received and processed prior to June 4, 2008. Full obituaries are limited to alumni who have died within three years of the publication of this issue.

William W. Hill Jr. W’27 died World War II. Surviving are his wife, he also developed a jazz and opera music July 26, 2005. Survivors included three Nancy; two daughters, a son, a brother, program. Mr. Van Dusen was interred at sons, among them William III W’66 David Sadler ’40 of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Arlington National Cemetery, where his and Bruce W’66, a daughter, a brother, and three grandchildren. wife, Bee, and son, Roy III’ 63, are buried. Stacy Hill N’35 of Wilsonville, Ore., and William H. Murray N’36 died March 19, Raymond G. Colvert Jr. ’37 (PG) of six grandchildren. 2007, in Huntsville, Ala. Survivors includ- Ardmore, Okla., died March 22, 2008. Mr. Charles F. Schwalm N’30 died ed his wife, Lore Alice Vogan; two sons, Colvert was the Ardmore High School class May 27, 2007, in Oakland, Calif. He two daughters, a brother, James Jr. N’41 of valedictorian prior to attending CMA. He attended Dartmouth and Transylvania col- Carmel, Ind.; a sister, four grandchildren, a graduated from the University of Chicago leges and received a law degree from the great-grandson, three stepchildren, and a in 1940. He joined the Navy during World University of Cincinnati. During World step-grandchild. War II and flew the Douglas Dauntless in War II, he was a communications officer the Pacific Theater as a lieutenant com- Former Academy professor of military aboard the USS Ancon. Mr. Schwalm was mander. Mr. Colvert remained in the Naval science and tactics Lt. Col. Roy R. “Van” part of the D-Day invasion and was in Reserves, achieving the rank of command- Van Dusen Jr. W’30, ’36 (Co. C) died China at the end of the war. He worked for er. Following the war, he worked at the March 15, 2008, at the Albuquerque the Cincinnati District Attorney’s office family business, Colvert Dairy Products, Veterans Administration Hospital following and was the city attorney of Hamilton, with his brother. In 1971, Mr. Colvert took a short illness. Mr. Van Dusen was graduat- Ohio, for three years and city manager over the business, ushering in many tech- ed from Indiana University with a Bachelor from 1952-56. In 1956, he took the newly nological advances. At its peak, Colvert of Arts degree and had a Bachelor of created job of city manager of Burlingame, Dairy maintained five plants that served 22 Science and electrical engineering degrees Calif. He held that position for 26 years counties in southern Oklahoma. He served from the University of Maryland, as well as and was a force in molding the town that as an executive on numerous dairy industry associate degrees from Catonsville exists today. After retiring as city manager, association boards and was a member of Community College and Howard he served on the Burlingame planning the Oklahoma Dairy Hall of Fame. Community College in Maryland. In 1997, commission. He is survived by four chil- Civically, his involvements included the Canterbury University conferred on him dren, a sister, 11 grand children, and seven Ardmore Chamber of Commerce, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in great-grandchildren. Development Authority, and Industrial Asian Studies. Mr. Van Dusen served in Development Corporation, the New Ashley H. Greenwood ’33 (Band) of Yuba World War II with the Chinese Army in Horizons program, Leadership Ardmore, City, Calif., died March 30, 2008. After Burma and received a Bronze Star, Bronze the former Exchange National Bank, and retiring as an airline captain after 27 years, Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Purple others. Survivors include two sisters. Mr. Greenwood was the director of opera- Heart. Later, he commanded the 13th tions at Navaho Airways, Buchanan Field Armored Infantry Battalion in Germany, Retired Navy Cmdr. Hugh Barr “Buddy” in Concord, and became a Federal Aviation served at the Pentagon, and as a Far East Rardin N’39 died Dec. 8, 2007, in Administration examiner. He served in the Specialist on China. He was a member of Annapolis, Md. He attended Marshall U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. the CMA faculty/staff in 1960-63 as a University and Ohio State University, and Survivors include his wife, Frances; three professor of military science and retired graduated in 1948 from the U.S. Naval sons, three daughters, a sister, nine grand- from the Defense Intelligence Agency Academy. Cmdr. Rardin served on active children, and four great-grandchildren. in 1970. He then worked for Digital duty for 12 years and was a veteran of the Equipment Corp in various sales capacities, Korean War. He served in the Naval George L. Sadler Jr. ’35 (Artillery) of including Far East Sales manager in Hong Reserve for another 15 years. He was a Huntsville, Ala., died Feb. 13, 2008. Mr. Kong, until his retirement in 1983. In board member of the Henry L. Doherty Sadler was a Coca Cola bottler for 43 years, Albuquerque he taught computer classes at Foundation and a general partner in the retiring as president of the Lake Charles, the Bear Canyon Senior Center and at the Tolten Ltd. Partnership. Survivors include La., and Lafayette Coca Cola Co. He Montebello retirement community, where his wife Carolyn; a son, daughter, sister, attended The Citadel and was a veteran of and four grandchildren.

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Rufus S. Teesdale JC’39 (Troop) of Eppler, Guerin, and Turner, Inc., and Cascade, Mich., died Dec. 14, 2007. Mr. served as a director of ArchaeaSolutions, The Office of Alumni Relations has Teesdale was a former member of the Inc., Frigicar Corp., United Nuclear, received notice of the deaths of the Board of Directors of X-Rite. Surviving are Houston Oil and Minerals, and Crystal following alumni, but sufficient infor- three children and four grandchildren. Oil. He was formerly a director of the mation for a complete obituary was YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and a unavailable. Robert I. Carlson ’40 (Artillery) of trustee of the YMCA Metropolitan Dallas Tacoma, Wash., died March 1, 2008. Mr. Foundation. Mr. Bradford was an avid Robert S. Clark ’41 (Co. B) Carlson spent his childhood in Europe. He sportsman, supported numerous environ- Sept. 29, 2007 graduated from Purdue University with a mental and wildlife charities, and was a pri- bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in Robert J. Himmelright N’42 vate pilot. He is survived by his wife, 1944. He worked for the Chrysler June 29, 2007 (Delray Beach, Fla.) Jimmie; three sons: Thomas ’68 of Star, Corporation and was assigned as a project George B. Pugh ’42 (Co. A) Idaho, Brett ’79 of Allen, Texas, and Tim engineer in Research and Development for Jan. 18, 2008 (Youngstown, Ohio) ’80 of Dallas; a daughter, and four grand- the Manhattan Project. After working for sons. Memorials may be sent to the Black Ronald C. O’Connor Jr. ’43 (Co. A) various companies in the Detroit area, he Horse Troop Fund. April 16, 2008 (Maryland) moved to Washington State to work for the Boeing Company. He held various engineer- Robert F. Weingard N’41 of Englewood, Henry W. Walres Jr. W’47 ing positions and retired from the company Fla., died April 1, 2008. A Pittsburgh busi- April 25, 2007 (Louisville, Ky.) after 31 years. Mr. Carlson is survived by his nessman, he owned Mount Royal Cemetery, Don R. Ezell ’53 (Troop) wife, Joyce; a son, and three daughters. Etna Concrete & Block, and partnered with Feb. 20, 2006 (Overland Park, Kan.) his son in Copy Boy Printing (now Print Robert C. Fearheiley W’40 of Mount Tech). He retired and moved to Florida in Carmel, Ill., died Feb. 15, 2008. He 1977. Mr. Weingard is survived by a son, Soviet-blockaded West Berlin. He held sev- received a bachelor’s degree in business two daughters, seven grandchildren, and nine eral positions within the Strategic Air administration from the University of great-grandchildren. Command, ending his service at the Notre Dame. Mr. Fearheiley served with Pentagon, where he helped formulate the U.S. Navy during WWII in the John C. “Jack” Bruckmann III N’42 of nuclear deterrence policy. Mr. Campbell Aleutian Islands from August 1944 to Cincinnati died Feb. 25, 2008. He was the joined his father in the timberland manage- September 1946. He served on the St. great-grandson of John C. Bruckmann of the ment business, and expanded into real estate Mary’s Parish School Board, the Mount Bruckmann Brewery, founded in 1856. The development and residential/commercial Carmel Public Library Board (1966-89), late Mr. Bruckmann retired from Sandoz property management. Survivors include his and the Cumberland Trails Library System (Novartis) Pharmaceuticals after a 35-year wife, Joanie; two sons, three daughters, a sis- (1978-84). He was past director of the career as a senior sales representative. He was ter, and five grandchildren. Wabash Valley College Foundation and the a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fearheiley serving in the South Pacific and New Guinea Grattan Gray ’42, JC’43 (Artillery), commu- worked for the Sturman & Fearheiley theaters. He was graduated from the nity leader, newspaper innovator, and chair- Lumber Company (1951-66) and was University of Cincinnati with a degree in man of the Monroe Publishing Co. Board of president and owner/operator of the business administration. Mr. Bruckmann Directors, died Dec. 25, 2007, in Monroe, Fearheiley Lumber Company from 1966 served on the boards of the Salvation Army, Mich. Mr. Gray was the second generation to 1983. Surviving are his wife, Mona; Friends of Medina County Library, and the editor of The Monroe Evening News, taking three daughters, two sons, one sister, and Medina County Post Office. Other commu- over after the death of his father in 1972. He eight grandchildren. nity service included his annual chairing of later negotiated the sale of the newspaper the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil company to the employees in 1994. Mr. Gray Hugh J.J. “Pete” Bradford Jr. ’41 (Troop) Days. Surviving are his wife, Verna; four chil- turned over presidency of the company to his of Dallas died Feb. 23, 2008. He was a dren, among them John IV N’74 of son in 1995, but remained chairman of the graduate of Babson College and served as Indianapolis; a brother, and nine grandchil- board of Monroe Publishing. His newspaper an officer in WWII with the 1st and 2nd dren. He is predeceased by his father, Col. career began at the age of 12. He became edi- Cavalry divisions and in the European William Bruckmann W’32. tor in 1972 and served as president and gen- Theater with the 15th Cavalry Group eral manager from 1977-95. Mr. Gray served Mechanized. Mr. Bradford was awarded the John W. Campbell Jr. ’42 (Co. D) died in the Navy during World War II in the Silver Star and was recalled to active duty Jan. 26, 2008, at his home in Vero Beach, Pacific Theater aboard the USS New York and in 1950, serving with the 82nd Fla. Mr. Campbell was a graduate of the the USS Pennsylvania. He was recalled to Reconnaissance Squadron of the 2nd U.S. Military Academy. He flew C-47s in active duty in 1950 during the Korean War. Armored Division. He was a partner of the Berlin Airlift, logging more than 1,000 Following World War II, Mr. Gray graduated Southwestern Securities, vice president of flight hours bringing relief supplies into from Northwestern University and returned

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to The Monroe Evening News as a reporter. to El Paso, Texas. From a one-room office, stepgreat-grandchildren. He was prede- He was active in the newspaper industry, Dr. Downs expanded his practice to thou- ceased by a brother, David ’40. serving as president of the Michigan Press sands of patients, serving many area hospitals. Matthew T. “Tim” Blackwood ’45 (Co. Association in 1972-73. He also was a mem- He taught himself Spanish, and donated C) of Irvington, Va., died April 26, 2008. ber of the Inland Daily Press Association time helping economically disadvantaged A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. board in the 1970s, the Michigan Associated people in the Lower Valley. In 1970, he Blackwood served four years of active duty Press Editorial Association in the 1980s, and founded Eastwood Hospital in East El Paso, and 12 years in the USMC Reserves. He served as a Michigan League of Home known today as Del Sol Medical Center. Dr. worked at Johnson & Higgins for 31 years Dailies board member and president in the Downs enjoyed golf, hunting and camping, in Philadelphia and Richmond, Va., design- early 1990s. In 1998 he was awarded the and travel. He had a passion for history and ing and managing employee benefit plans. Inland Distinguished Service Award. He was particularly enjoyed studying the Civil War. He retired in 1989 as Principal for Foster- inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall He is survived by his wife, Emily; four sons, a Higgins. Mr. Blackwood was involved with of Fame in 1999. He served on many local daughter, a sister, and nine grandchildren. numerous community and volunteer activi- boards and committees, including the United Harley H. Hernandez ’44 (Co. B) of Little ties in Richmond, serving as a board mem- Way, Junior Achievement, and Red Cross. River, S.C., died Oct. 4, 2007. Mr. ber with the Richmond Symphony, He was one of the founders of the Monroe Hernandez received degrees from the Richmond Aftercare, the Virginia Literacy YMCA and of the Monroe County University of California-Berkeley, Duke, Coalition, and Virginia State Retirement Industrial Development Corp. Mr. Gray is and the University of Southern California. System. After moving to Deltaville, Va., he survived by his wife, Amy, and two sons. He served in the U.S. Army during World became involved with the Virginia Institute Dr. H. Edward Downs ’43 (Co. D) died War II and was a chemist at American Can of Marine Science (VIMS), Save the Old Feb. 23, 2008, in Georgetown, Texas. From Company from 1955 to 1976, moving all Piankatank, and the Middlesex County CMA, he entered the service through the around the country and the world. From Museum. He was a founding member and Navy’s V-12 program. He attended 1976 until his death he had been a general first president of the Deltaville Maritime Southwest Medical School, graduating with a contractor, project engineer manager in the Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. He medical degree. After an internship in construction business, both residential and is survived by his wife, Helen of Wichita, Kan., he went to Henry Ford commercial, in South Carolina. Mr. Richmond, Va.; two sons, two daughters, a Hospital in Detroit, where he was recognized Hernandez is survived by his wife, Margie; brother, Terry ’42 of Bloomfield, Conn.; in internal medicine and as chief medical res- a daughter, three granddaughters, three and five grandchildren. ident. In 1960, Dr. Downs moved his family stepsons, nine step-grandchildren; and 10 John E. “Jack” Bigelow NB’45 died Jan. 21, 2008, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. From his summers at Culver, Mr. Bigelow developed lifelong interests in sailing and in playing in a band. He gradu- ated from Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering and earned a master’s degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D in chemical engineer- ing from MIT. After working for the Atomic Energy Commission in Maryland, Mr. Bigelow returned to Oak Ridge National Laboratories in 1960 and worked in the Chemical Technology . e l Division as a development g n i

D scientist. He retired from s i r h ORNL in November 2000 C y b after 43 years. He was a o t o

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Chemical Society, the American Nuclear George W. Warner ’45 (Co. D) of Vinings, and a member of the Marine Corps Band. Society, and the American Institute of Ga., died Feb. 15, 2008. Fresh out of CMA Mr. Lohss is survived by his wife: Alice; Chemical Engineers. He volunteered with at 17, Mr. Warner joined the Army in two daughters, a son, Herman Jr. NB’76 of the Anderson County Board of Health and 1945. At the time he had the highest IQ of Plantation, Fla.; a brother, seven grandchil- the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Bigelow 10,000 enlistees and joined the newly dren, and four great-grandchildren. also played bass clarinet with the Oak formed Army Security Agency, where he George S. Tatman W’47 died Feb. 29, 2008, Ridge Community Band. Surviving are his spent over 20 years on active and reserve in Connersville, Ind. He was a graduate of wife, Laurie, a daughter, two sons, includ- duty until his retirement as a major. It was Washington and Lee University in Lexington, ing Tim N’74 of Knoxville, Tenn.; and with the ASA that he developed a lifelong Va., and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. eight grandchildren. He was preceded in passion for computers. Mr. Warner received Tatman began his business career working for death by a brother, Robert NB’37. a law degree from New York University, but the family newspaper, The Connersville News spent his career writing sophisticated com- Attorney John W. Hough ’45 (Co. B) died Examiner. He later became president of puter programs for businesses. He was Feb. 5, 2008, in Bonita Springs, Fla. Mr. Commercial Printing Services in Connersville. active in the community and a past presi- Hough was a U.S. Navy veteran. He Upon the death of an uncle, he became presi- dent and medal winner of the Military attended Yale University and graduated dent of The Winchester Sun newspaper. He is Order of the World Wars. Surviving are his from Loyola University College of Law, survived by two sons, a daughter, a sister, and wife, Mary; a son, Bob ’69 of Atlanta; and practicing over 50 years in Chicago. He eight grandchildren. three grandchildren. represented executives on their employment A medical doctor, Clarence R. McLain Jr. contracts and negotiated global equipping Robert W. Lanman ’46 (Artillery) of NB’48 of East Walnut Hills in Cincinnati, contracts for American Hospital Supply Schererville, Ind., died Feb. 26, 2008. A died Jan. 8, 2008. Dr. McLain is survived Corporation in Venezuela, Colombia, mechanical and design engineer, Mr. by his wife, Carol; a son, four daughters, Ecuador, Korea, and Saudi Arabia. He Lanman was known in the local steel three stepchildren, and five grandchildren. assumed ownership of Hanford Foundry industry for the innovative design of many Company in San Bernardino, Calif., in hydraulic products. He graduated from Hayden R. Mills ’48 (Troop) died 1972, bringing it out of Chapter XI and Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree Feb. 1, 2008, in St. Charles, Ill. He was a paying off all creditors. Mr. Hough was the in mechanical engineering and began his graduate of the University of Arizona and sole trustee of the H.H. Harris Foundation, career with the family business, Lanman served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. which has granted over 3,000 scholarships Bolt & Forge of East Chicago. Later, he Army. In his earlier years, he was an avid to students and professionals in the was a design engineer for Pullman Standard polo player and golfer, and he owned and foundry industry since 1970. In the late and later worked as a designer for the New operated his own company, Mills 1950s, he was the managing trustee of the York Central & New England railroads. He Automotive. He retired as a senior then-largest shopping center in Palm worked as the chief engineer for Carter manager with Sears, Roebuck and Co. He Springs, Calif., and owned and operated Controls in Lansing, Ill., and for the cylin- is survived by two daughters, a son, four radio stations in Cheyenne, Wyo., Grand der division of Parker-Hannifin grandchildren, and two great-grandchil- Junction, Colo., Provo, Utah, and Billings, Corporation in Des Plaines, Ill. In 1967, dren. Mr. Mills was preceded in death by a Mont. He is survived by his wife, Louise; Mr. Lanman became general manager of brother, James ’51. three son, three daughters, a sister, and Hadady Machining Company, Inc., which John L. Roemer N’48 died Dec. 27, 2007, 14 grandchildren. he purchased from Bethlehem Steel in in Attica, Ind. Mr. Roemer, along with his 1971 following a merger. He is survived by James E. Trainer Jr. ’45 (Artillery) died son, owned and operated the L.C. Roemer his wife, Cindy; two sons, including Bruce Feb. 6, 2008, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Mr. & Son Furniture Store, started in 1953 by ’70 of Atlanta; two daughters, a brother, Trainer graduated from Kenyon College. He his father. He was a graduate of the Indiana John ’44 of Munster, Ind.; and seven served with distinction in The Merchant College of Mortuary Science and served as a grandchildren. Mr. Lanman was preceded Marines during World War II, helping trans- funeral director with Roemer Funeral Home. in death by brothers Charles ’55, Richard port German POWs to work camps in the Survivors include two sons, five grandchil- ’49, and Burnham ’41. United States. He spent the majority of his dren, and a special friend, Pat Marlatt. career with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Marus E. Conrad Jr. ’47 (Co. D) died David R. Webster Jr. ’49 (Co. A) died Company, serving as plant manager of both April 27, 2008, in Bermuda Dunes, Calif. March 28, 2008, in Sharpsville, Pa. He the Memphis, Tenn., and the Des Moines, He is survived by a daughter, son, grand- received his bachelor’s degree in economics Iowa, facilities. Mr. Trainer was an integral son, and his companion, Laurel Tingle. from Yale University. His professional part of President Lyndon Johnson’s Iowa Herman D. Lohss NB’47 of Indianapolis career was varied and he spent his later presidential election team in 1964 and met died March 14, 2008. He was the owner of years as a private investor and consultant. with the president on numerous occasions. Herman & Alice Lohss Insurance Agency. Mr. Webster was an Army veteran of the He is survived by two sons, a daughter, a sis- He was a graduate of Butler University. He Korean War, serving as a first lieutenant. ter, and 10 grandchildren. was a Marine veteran of the Korean War Surviving are two sons and five grandchil-

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dren. He was predeceased by his father, tor with Eckland Consultants. He is sur- Zach D. Taylor Jr. N’63 died Jan. 4, 2008, David ’22. vived by his wife, Donna. in Oklahoma City. Mr. Taylor was the executive director of the Association of Donald J. Wolf H’50 of Palm Coast, Fla., T. Scott Fisher ’56 (Co. C) of Memphis, Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) died May 31, 2008. Mr. Wolf spent his Tenn., died Jan. 5, 2008. Mr. Fisher was for nearly 30 years. His accomplishments at career in the graphic arts, patenting and the owner of Samelson Leon Company, ACOG included the implementation of the manufacturing items for the printing which was involved in the candy and enhanced 911 phone system and updating industry. He founded Printing Plus in tobacco industry. He is survived by his the system for wireless phones. He also led Miami, reportedly one of the 100 largest wife, Mary Alice; a daughter, sister, brother, efforts with transportation planning, water instant-print companies in the industry. In and three grandchildren. He was prede- planning, and environmental issues. His retirement Mr. Wolf and his wife, Marie, ceased by a brother, Don ’59. community involvements included Allied traveled extensively on their sailboat and, Timothy H. Tantau ’58 (Artillery) died Arts, the United Way of Central subsequently, on their trawler. He served in Nov. 14, 2007, in Willows, Calif. He Oklahoma, and the Greater Oklahoma several appointed capacities with the city of attended Stanford University, Hartnell City Chamber. He was named Palm Coast, In addition to his wife, Mr. Junior College, and Foothill Junior College. Administrator of the Year by the American Wolf is survived by two daughters, includ- His career included Zellerbach Paper Co. Society for Public Administration. In 2001, ing Anne Wolf SS’81; and two grandsons. and Shapell Industries, but Mr. Tantau he was inducted in the inaugural class of Bryan J. “Jim” McGinnis Jr. ’50 (Co. B) worked mostly as an independent contrac- the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for City and died Oct. 3, 2007, in Medina, Texas. tor. He was a member of The Frontier Boys Town Officials. Mr. Taylor is survived by Survivors included three sons, a brother, and enjoyed regaling friends with his piano his wife, Alison, and his two daughters. and nine grandchildren. playing and singing. Surviving are a son, Dennis J. Bayuk W’60, ’64 (Band) of five daughters, two sisters, and a brother, Frederick R. Schmucker N’51 died Cleveland died May 14, 2007. Survivors Bill ’53 of St. Helena, Calif. Aug. 20, 2007, in Tallahassee, Fla. He was include his mother, Anne Bayuk; a brother, the commercial fleet manager at Champion William P. “Pepper” Brown III N’62 died Darryl W’66 of San Francisco; and a sister. Chevrolet. Mr. Schmucker came to Feb. 4, 2008, in Talladega, Ala.. Mr. Brown Bradford A. Carner N’64 died April 15, Tallahassee in 1969 as an aide to then-Gov. was a personal property appraiser, auction- 2008, in Aspen, Colo. He attended Indiana Claude Kirk. He is survived by his wife, eer, and president of Matthew Clayton State University on a gymnastics scholar- Nancy; two sons and two grandchildren. Brown. He was a graduate of the U.S. ship before entering the U.S. Army. Mr. Capitol Page School, College of Santa Fe, An avid genealogist, John M. Strader ’51 Carner later attended Indiana University and Southeastern University. He served on (Troop) of Denver died Jan. 10, 2008. Mr. before moving to Aspen, where he and his the Board of Directors of the J.M. Strader served in the U.S. Navy as a naval first wife owned Gracy’s consignment store. Burguieres Co., Ltd., was a member of the cadet. He later graduated from the His life was about adventure: from a 100- Appraisers Association of America, treasurer University of Oklahoma with a degree in mile trip across the Mexican desert on four- of the American Society of Appraisers- petroleum engineering, working for Texaco wheelers with 15 friends to climbing Harold S. Clark Jr. Chapter, and a Fellow and DeKalb Oil until his retirement in Denali. He is survived by his wife, Karen; of the New Orleans Museum of Art. He 1992. He is survived by his wife, Helen, a two sons, a daughter, and his mother, Mary was a volunteer auctioneer for WYES-TV son, a daughter, Janis Trevino ’80, a step- Hilda Carner of Anderson, Ind. and many other charitable organizations. daughter, stepson, and eight grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Joan The Rev. Steven R. Brooks ’69 (Artillery) Frank W. Hennessey H’52 died Burguieres Brown, two brothers, among of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 29, 2007, in Glenview, Ill. After grad- them Kemper W’68 of Asheville, N.C., March 11, 2008, from complications relat- uating from the University of Notre Dame, and his devoted friend, Stephen Clayton. ed to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, Mr. Hennessey served in the Air Force as also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). He Richard W. Graffis NB’62 of Spartanburg, an agent in the Office of Special attended Ohio Wesleyan University and the S.C., died Dec. 25, 2007. He was a former Investigation. He had a notable career in Fuller Theological Seminary. Rev. Brooks supervisor at R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. the newspaper industry with the Chicago served as youth pastor at Westwood and a former funeral director at the Tribune. As vice president of the Community Church in Omaha, Neb., and, former Graffis-Feller Funeral Home in Newspaper Advertising Bureau, he was rec- in 1985, co-founded the Reformed Church Waterloo, Ind. He was a member of the ognized nationally and internationally for in America called Springs Community U.S. Golf Association and a U.S. Navy vet- his outstanding leadership skills and was Church in Colorado Springs. Rev. Brooks’ eran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by the recipient of numerous national market- ministry reached out to minority congrega- his wife, Michelle; a son, a daughter, and ing awards in communications. The last 15 tions, forming friendships and networks two grandchildren. years Mr. Hennessey was marketing direc- among churches to promote racial reconcil- iation and uniting them to help those in

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constructs, and leases commercial, industri- al, and office properties. She served as a State Bar commissioner from 1997-2007 and chaired the Representative Assembly from 1999-2000. She also sat on the board of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. Active in her community, Miss Cahill was a founding member and recent past-presi- dent of the Macomb County Bar Foundation. She also served as president of both the Macomb region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (MLAM) and the state WLAM. She was a past treas- urer of the WLAM Foundation, which promotes educational opportunities for female lawyers and law students. Miss Cahill was the Alexander Macomb Citizen of the Year Award in 1998. She was a grad- uate of the University of Michigan, where r o t c she also earned her law degree. Also surviv- u r t s

n ing is sister Pamela M. Cahill SS’78 of i s e i t Troy, Mich. i n a m u Sarah E. (Brown) Pascale ’83 of Edina, H , n i Minn., died April 1, 2008. She was a grad- w r E uate of Stephens College and an active vol- e n i l e unteer. An artist, Mrs. Pascale designed the u q a J logo for the CGA Equestriennes, of which she was one of the founding members as a need. He served as an officer of the RCA year family tradition. He was a graduate of student. She is survived by her husband, from 1999 to 2002, ultimately serving as Dartmouth College. Surviving are his wife, Jim; two children, and her parents, Jack G. its president. Survived by his wife, Linda; Jacalyn; two sons, two daughters, a brother, and Marcia Brown. two sons, a daughter; his mother, Jo Anne; sister, and five grandchildren. father, Jim ’42, and a brother, Jim ’66 of Charles P. “Chucky” Pettus IV W’00 John M. “Chip” Pogue III ’73 (Artillery) of Holland, Mich. of St. Louis was killed Jan. 31, 2008, Indianapolis died Feb. 25, 2008. Mr. Pogue in an automobile accident. Brent N. Thiessen W’69 died Nov. 3, 2007, was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He in West Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. Thiessen is sur- worked at the Indianapolis IRS Call Site as a Thomas F. Walls N’04 of Evansville, Ind., vived by a daughter, his parents, Gerald and customer service representative and previous- died Aug. 14, 2007, of a stab wound. The Barbara Decker; four brothers, and five sisters. ly had been a stockbroker with Charles family of the 20-year-old Purdue University Schwab and Company. His was predeceased engineering student kept him on life support Patrick E. Stevens N’70 of Portsmouth, by his father, John ’43. until his organs could be donated. The 2005 Mich., died Dec. 19, 2007. Mr. Stevens Evansville North High School graduate was was an architect with Oak Point Associates. A former president of the Michigan State co-captain of his varsity soccer team, a mem- He graduated from the University of Bar, Kimberly M. Cahill SS’76 of Warren, ber of the marching band, and National Michigan with a master’s degree in archi- Mich., died Jan. 21, 2008, of cancer. She Honor Society. He played for the youth tecture. He is survived by his wife, Penny was the 72nd president of the organization hockey team and a winner of numerous ath- Reynolds; a daughter, a son, a brother, John and the fourth woman to hold that distinc- letic and academic honors. Mr. Walls is sur- Stevens N’69 of Flint, Mich.; and a sister, tion. Miss Cahill practiced law for more vived by his parents, Lee Ann Wambach and Molly Stevens SS’72 of Austin, Texas. He than 20 years with her mother, Florence Dennis Walls; his stepfather and stepmother, was predeceased by his father, William Schoenherr-Warnez, and a sister, Dana M. a brother, and sister, Ann Walls ’ 01, a sec- N’35, and a brother, Clark N’66. Warnez SS’87 of Royal Oak, Mich., both ond lieutenant serving in Iraq. of whom survive. Their practice focused on Charles R. Hawker ’72 (Artillery) died real estate, probate, estate planning, and Jan. 29, 2008, in Bourbonnais, Ill. Mr. family law matters. Miss Cahill also was the Hawker was the owner and president of president of Schoenherr Developments, Illinois Fabricators, Inc., carrying on a 60- Inc., a company that acquires, develops,

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Bluegrass Hospitality Kentucky alumni, parents and friends support Troopers and Equestriennes at the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade

More than 80 alumni, parents, and friends showed up to support members of the Culver Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes as they participated in the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Ky., on May 1. Bill Street N’55 hosted a Southern-style luncheon where the Culver horses and rid- ers were stationed prior to the parade. The Troopers and Equestriennes happily provid- ed a behind-the-scenes look at their horses, and their Culver guests were able to observe as the riders tacked-up their mounts for the parade, which was televised live in the Louisville area. Following the luncheon, the group gathered along the parade route to show their support for the Troopers and Equestriennes, certainly one of the best-looking groups in the parade. Charlotte Club event continues strong showing Many thanks to the Alan Simonini family for opening their lovely home on Lake Norman to the Charlotte Culver Club on June 7. The event was attended by about . d

e 30 people, and the adults hung out at the d i v o

r cabana and socialized while the kids swam p o t in the lake. The dinner was Southern bar- o h P beque. Everyone appreciated the hard work Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade Alan Simonini ’71 and his family put forth to make the day a wonderful experience. Members are looking forward to their upcoming fall event.

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FROM THE CCI PRESIDENT Passing the baton Club leadership shifts gears and keeps moving forward Part of the joy of having been . d e the president of the Culver d i v o r Clubs International is seeing the p o t o h spirit of Culver alive and well in so many places over so P Timika Shafeek-Horton ’86 with her husband, Arthur, and daughter, Noa, at the many generations. As I come to the end of my tenure, I Charlotte Culver Club outing. would like to thank the many volunteers and club leaders all over the country and the world for their time, effort, and Culver Club of Culver runs basketball concession dedication to Culver. We have accomplished much over the past two years, and none of this would have been possible Member of the Culver Club of Culver spent the weekend without you. of June 7-8 hosting a concession stand for the American Youth I would also like to thank the Culver team of Alumni Director Basketball Tournament. This event is one of many fund-raisers Alan Loehr and Assistant Director Andrew Hamilton for keep- sponsored by the club in order to raise scholarship money for ing the ship running smoothly. Their hard work has helped Culver Summer Camps. The tournament utilized the McMillen bring so many Culver supporters together. Gym and three courts in the Steinbrenner Recreation Center, involved 48 teams, and nearly 500 athletes from the fifth-grade But the mission of the Culver Clubs is never finished, and through high school. that is why I would like to introduce Kevin Henderson ’91 as the new president of the Culver Clubs, and Lindsey (Martin) Pick ’95 as the new (returning) director of the Culver Clubs in the Alumni Office. Both will do an excel- lent job in guiding the clubs going forward. As you know, Kevin has been the first vice president of CCI for the past two years and will bring experience and fresh ideas to the organization. Over this time period, Kevin has been a great partner, coordinating the clubs around the country and playing an active roll in Denver’s Culver community. Going forward, he will bring an enthusiasm to the organization that . o t o will continue the work that we have started. h p d n a l Lindsey is returning to Culver and to the logistical role of r e b a being the on-staff liaison to the clubs. Her knowledge of the H Some of the Culver Club of Culver members who helped with a concession clubs and love of Culver will be of great benefit. If you have stand during a June basketball tournament are, left to right, Alumni Director not met Kevin or Lindsey, please reach out to them and give Alan Loehr, Jenny Dorrel, Danny Osborn, Chris Sheppard, Ed Kelley, Bill Furry them your thoughts, ideas, and support. N’60, treasurer of the Culver Club at Culver; Ann (Schneider) Kelley ’94 and twin Again, thank you all for making my term as president of the daughters Margaret and Mary, and Ellen Ransbottom. Culver Clubs International so productive and rewarding. I look forward to seeing you back on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee soon.

David W. Willkie ’88 Washington, D.C.

Culver Alumni Magazine 47 Culver’s time machine Digital Vault – www.digitalvault.culver.org – takes alumni on a digitally searchable trip down memory lane

Remember that old Vedette article about Chances are you’re like many alumni and no Digital Vault is a collaborative effort involv- your winning touchdown, or that photo of longer have many of those publications. Or, ing the Office of Alumni Relations, the your roommate performing with the maybe you have them but just aren’t sure Technology Department, Communications, Equestriennes? It’s right there along with exactly where you squirreled them away. historian/archivist Robert B.D. Hartman and your collection of Roll Calls, Quills, and his assistant, Jeff Kenney. Kenney, who is also Thankfully, Culver has been working on a Alumnus magazines from your years at editor of The Culver Citizen, is in charge of way to make such items not only available, Culver ... right? the digitization of items from the Academies but to make them digitally searchable as archives. The project came to fruition largely well. It’s all part of Culver’s new, online through the efforts of former Culver parent Digital Vault (www.digitalvault.culver.org), Mike Sheskey, who made the software, sup- which uses a state-of-the-art software port, and licensing purchase possible. platform called CONTENTdm to Sheskey is also sharing his extensive collec- convert scanned images from the tion of historic Culver postcards, which will pages of vintage Culver publications soon to be added to the Digital Vault. into readable and searchable The 1950s were targeted as a starting point text for any for digitization. The project now encom- alumnus or passes all of the 1950s for most of the four alumna with an publications and extends well into the 1960s. Plans are to move into the 1970s and ’80s, and also into Culver’s earliest years. In addition, hundreds of historic pho- tos from the archive will be added periodically. Photographs will be cate- gorized by subject and date, with easy interlinking that allows users to browse and search by virtually any cri- teria and/or combination of terms. The photo collection as well as the archival publications can be pre- viewed online by anyone, but only alumni and faculty will be able to Internet acquire a user name and password for connection. full access to a readable version. Alumni Alumni can visitors to the site will be prompted for a not only username and password. Within a day or browse two, authorized users will receive an e-mail through sev- announcing that “you’re in,” and your jour- eral decades ney into Culver’s past – and your own of complete Culver past – can begin. publications, but also can search for specific names, words, and phrases.

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