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Winter 2015

Vol. 42, No. 2, Arches Winter 2015

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This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at Sound Ideas. It has been accepted for inclusion in Arches by an authorized administrator of Sound Ideas. For more information, please contact [email protected]. PEOPLE AND IDEAS FOR WINTER 2015 365 wishes

Every once in a while a sliver of sunlight bursts through. These waning days nearing the winter solstice in the Great Pacific Northwest can be pretty dreary. The nights linger into midday, and long shadows reappear before afternoon has had a chance to take off its hat and show its face. “Its always darkest,” a good friend of mine said to me just the other day, in a grim twist on an old phrase, “just before its pitch black.” That’s how it often seems to me these days. The past year has been a particularly dark one on the news front. Armies bearing black flags wield bloody swords from brutal behead­ ings in the Middle East. Outbreaks of a new, aggressively infectious disease mercilessly snuff out lives in Africa and inspire fear and suspicion of self-sacrificing caregivers at home. Harrowing predictions about the health of our environ­ ment offer slim prospects of recovery. Petty bickering and political paralysis drone on in our nations capital amidst immense challenges and lost opportunities. Loss of life in our cities’ streets, loss of faith in our legal and law- enforcement systems, and loss of hope every­ where. Maybe “It’s not dark yet,” as Bob Dylan ruefully lamented, “but it’s getting there”: Well, my sense of humanity has gone down the drain Behind every beautiful thing, there's been some kind of pain Then that beautiful thing appears. One came to me the other day, suddenly, brightly, and electronically, in an email message from a for­ mer student—Kendra Iringan TO. Kendra had delivered an extraordinarily moving convocation address when she graduated, was co-president of our Native American student group, and an immensely talented artist. Mainly I remember a powerful self-portrait that she painted; it captured the tangle of myths, prejudices, and truths in which Native Americans live in our culture. Kendra had contacted me once before, about a year ago, asking if I would write a letter of recommendation for her to attend graduate school. Until then she had not pursued her art professionally since graduating but had taken a job to pay the bills when two events turned her life upside down. First, she had been in the mall near Denver when that horrific mass shooting took place a

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while back, and friends of hers were in that a young girl who was gravely ill and gave no the inspiration for which she attributes to theater of death. That dark day made Ken­ signs of recovering. Her father seeks a vision her time at Puget Sound. dra reassess everything. “In the past couple to heal her. In that vision he is shown how to Puget Sound, its students, faculty, and staff of years, I’ve witnessed how the darkness of make a dress that jingles and shimmers, and have given and will always give me hope. humanity can change a community,” she the steps of a special dance. The father makes I wanted the dress to be maroon and white wrote me then. “There are so many things the dress and then puts it on his sick daughter, for that very reason. I am currently working that run through your mind when that hap­ teaching her the dance. Despite her severe on a booklet that contains all of the wishes pens, but there are people who use their hope illness, the young girl somehow manages to that are rolled up inside of the dress. ...So to pick everyone else up.” She resolved to perform the dance, and when she does she is many of the wishes and hopes bring such somehow be that source of hope. miraculously cured. positive warmth to the human spirit, and Then the second thing happened: Kendra A Lakota variation on the legend has I believe that they are the cornerstones of had pretty much completely forgotten about another young girl asking a medicine man for understanding that so many people are painting, when she attended a van Gogh a cure, not for herself but for her dying grand­ looking for right now. exhibit at the Denver Art Museum: father. She is given a vision of the jingle dress, Kendra is now preparing for postbacca­ I turned a corner and saw this little still with instructions on how to make it and per­ laureate programs in painting, with the van life. It wasn't much bigger than the laptop form the jingle dance for her grandfather while Gogh still life and the notes written in her I'm typing on right now. Its subject matter wearing it. She does, and the dress, making the jingle dress clearly in her mind. A weaver was just six oranges in a basket. Everything healing sound of the wind blowing through of hope, she is already a maker of beautiful about it reminded me of the act ofpainting. “the leaves on your sister, the tree” as she things, regardless of where her schooling Its concentration, the feel ofpaint under a dances, succeeds in restoring her grandfathers takes her next. When I first saw this image brush, the smells drifting up as if raisedfrom health, just as the medicine man said it would. of Kendra in the dress, I couldn’t help but the dead. I went home and immediately ges- In both instances, the “jingle” of the dress think of the familiar Emily Dickinson poem soed a piece of particle board. / took a part- comes from its special metal adornments, called “Hope,” and to appreciate its meaning time position at my job in the coming weeks devised originally from carefully rolled-up in a new way: and immersed myself in art-making again. pieces of tin from old tobacco cans and made Hope is the thing with feathers The light broke in suddenly through the into the shape of bells that are sewn, like leaves That perches in the soul, lens of a chance encounter with a basket of on a tree, in a precise pattern all over the elab­ And sings the tune—without the words, oranges. Those two events—in the darkness orate beaded garment. And never stops at all. of a theater and in the light of a museum— Kendra called her jingle dress “my hope Behind every beautiful thing may be brought Kendra back to her love for art and dress.” For her, it was intended to heal her some kind of pain. But in every expression of the hope it can inspire. So she decided then ailing sense of hope in a dark world that was hope that pierces the darkness is a vision of to apply to graduate school to continue her seeking to swallow her up. She sought her light summoning us, a tune that never stops painting. I wrote a very positive letter of rec­ vision in designing the dress not from a medi­ singing. For me, my renewed hope came not ommendation, full of hope and expectation. cine man, but from a more contemporary from a van Gogh still life or a Dickinson The story’s next chapter is not what I medium: poem (or even, this time, from a Bob Dylan would have written or predicted. Somehow / took to various social media platforms, lyric). It came from the tune tapped upon Kendra was not admitted to the schools to asking people to send me their hopes, wishes, the glowing screen of a laptop from one of which she applied. (Granted, they were the or advice. I received over 500, most of them the thousands of students whose miraculous most selective, but her talent really is remark­ anonymous. They were beautifid and were the lives and voices have brushed against mine able.) Darkness in the form of disappoint­ very best examples of humanity I've ever seen. and, together, make the healing sound of ment fell again. Kendra selected 365 of these voices of hope the many leaves on my sister, the tree. Ever)' Then, light. I received another message and rolled each one up into its own bell, which once in a while, I hear them. from Kendra only a few weeks ago. In her she sewed into her “hope dress.” Its still dark out there, no doubt. It’s not disappointment, she explained, she had deter­ The sound they make as they brush and knock light yet. But its getting there. mined to make something beautiful: a jingle against each other is wonderful, as if all those dress. A jingle dress, I learned, is a Native voices rose up together at once. I cant wait to American tradition with several versions of have a chance to dance in it. the same legend behind it—a legend of hope She sent along this photo of herself wear­ and healing born in a vision. One version ing that dress, just 80 percent complete. Right !Tv->v comes from the Great Lakes tribes. It tells of now she’s writing a book about the experience, Ronald R.Thomas

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LEFT OUT INTHE COLD

Aah, the Sutton Quad fountain, which has endured its share of pranks over the years:The green dye on St. Patrick's Day.The rubber duckies. The soap bubbles. But this, this happened spontaneously on an unseasonably cold early-November night, before the fountain had been drained for the winter. Cindy Riche '84, the college's director of ______educational technology services snapped {he photo on her way .Till work. Turns out she wasn't the only one who thought the sight was

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THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

YouVe heard of polo on ponies and polo in a pool. Now how about polo on a bike? Graham Robinson '15, coordinator and lead mechanic of Puget Sound Outdoors' bike shop, filled us in; "It is a game of few rules" he said. "Have fun. Look good (necktie and vest optional). And no stepping off your bike. We play 'under the lights' every Thursday at.8 p.m. in an empty parking lot and only cancel the game if the rain is atrocious. Two .teams pf three is ideal. We made mallets out of old cross-country ski poles and PVC f pipp, use cones for goals, and wood two-by-fours to keep the ball contained." >V: l*-; r. l t; * • :'V;T SUM •v r . ^ winter 2015 arches ______}\$ the quad Four pages of thoughts, news, trends, and phenomena

LOGGERS IN THE NEWS Solar flare Getting a paper published in the journal Science is a major accomplishment for any college professor, but five in the same issue?! That’s what Charles Kankelborg '89 and his colleagues did in the Oct. 17, 2014, edition of the weekly magazine, in a special section devoted to NASA’s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) satellite. IRIS was designed to answer questions about the sun, such as why the corona is millions of degrees Celsius in temperature, while a lower layer, the photosphere, is much cooler. Charles Kankelborg is a professor of physics at Mon­ tana State University. He led the MSU team that designed, built, tested, and calibrated the THE CAMPAIGN optics for IRIS, which provided £ ? ? r X Z Lights, camera the data in the Science papers. fMmteh the Puget Sound professor to the prof's 'shot This fall we wrapped up our regional One (of a He says the five papers were i the first round to come out of Kind! campaign tour with events in Los Angeles the NASA mission; he expects I and Portland. Gathering with other Loggers always many more. We note, too, that reaffirms what makes us so proud of Puget Sound. i Charles has an asteroid named During these events we showed an exclusive after him. And one of his hob­ video about our special community, featuring some EiyHIiMP1 ma bies is lock picking. "It started familiar faces and inspiring stories. Check out pugetsound.edu/ourkind. It'll make you proud to with a college escapade," he READERS RESPOND says. "Now it comes in handy be a Logger. when I lock the keys inside And the winners are my car." We received a ton of correct responses to the faculty "shelfies" puzzle in the autumn issue of Arches. From those, our blindfolded intern LiamTully '15 drew the three winners of the Nevada landscapes poster signed by artist Ron Spears '88:

Meta Gibbs Anne Berry P'08 Joyce Kovell M.B.A.'81

Congratulations, folks, and thank you to the many ; .. Loggers who took the challenge. [OF A KIND] OF PUGET SOUND

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SEEN AND HEARD RESEARCH

“I aspire to be a late-

bottled vintage port,

sophisticated and approachable.

- Professor Emeritus of International Political Economy Mike Veseths (’72) answer to This is your brain.This is your brain on Faulkner. the question, “What would We always enjoy taking an hour or so each September to review the Fall you be as a wine?” in one of Student Research Poster Symposium, at which students who received TheDrinkBusiness.coms summer research stipends from the college present the results of their “Uncorked” Q&As, work.This past year there were 63 posters in all, with titles like "I Know I November 2014 shouldn't eat that but I'm going to anyway: The role of mood and cognitive depletion in food consumption" or "The reproductive and neurophysical effects of chronic plastic exposure in the northern fulmar Fulmarus glacialis and sooty shearwater Puffinus gnseus" All very informative stuff, but we editors found particular affinity with the PODCASTS WE LIKE presentation of Olivia Cadwell '15: "Theory of mind, mirror neurons, and Talk it up literary fiction." Olivia wanted to find whether reading literary fiction rather than popular fiction (say, Jane Austen versus Danielle Steel) makes a person Lee Pennebaker '15 is podcasting his KUPS program Ain't Nothin' better at figuring out what other people are thinking or feeling. But a Morning Show (8 a m. Thursdays, 7 a.m. Fridays), and while She assigned either a popular or literary fiction short story to each of 24 we aren't usually able to catch the show live we are greatly enjoying volunteers. Immediately after reading the story the participant was hooked the archived versions. During recent programs Lee has interviewed: up to EEG equipment, shown five-second movies of people making faces, Assistant Dean of Students Marta Palmquist Cady, on issues sur­ and asked to decide if the emotion presented was positive or negative. rounding power-based violence; Eric Nathanson '16, founder of the The result: Those who read literary fiction showed suppressed Mu-wave UPS Rock Climbing Team, about the difference between competitive activity compared to those who read popular fiction. (Suppressed Mu-wave and recreational climbing; and a sketch-comedy artist, a classical activity means that that part of the brain is engaged.) And so, according to violinist, and a hip-hop artist—all at the same time. Listen in at this small study, we learn that if you read literary fiction you might be more aintnothinbutamorningshow.wordpress.com. attuned to the disposition of others.

ARCHES ONLINE Listen to this! The "flipping book" e-version of Arches on our website is cool if you're looking at it on a desktop computer with a nice, big screen, but we sure wouldn't want to try reading it on a tablet or smartphone. Enter another option. From now on, select stories will be available as audio files, recorded by the editors or the authors themselves. Click pugetsound.edu/arches. Now, wonder where we left our trusty old RadioShack headphones?

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FUN STUFF STUDENTS This new app will suck Off to Oxford you right in In late November we learned literature and upended assumptions that Billy Rathje '15 will be one in the field. of 32 American Rhodes Scholars, Demonstrating creativity and Black Holes Shooter selected this year from a pool of entrepreneurship where he finds a 877 candidates. Rhodes winners gap or sees a need. Billy this year receive full financial support to co-founded Proscenium, a free pursue postgraduate degrees at the online journal that gives a greater University of Oxford in England. voice to playwrights. When faced At Puget Sound Billy is double- with 200 submissions of plays for majoring in computer science and the inaugural issue. Billy wrote English literature. He has conducted new computer code to streamline RHODES SCHOLAR Billy Rathje is research in proteomics, biochemis­ the process of moving scripts from the third Puget Sound student to try, and computer science, and he submission format to publication have won the honor. has developed four applications for format. Eric Lund '15, who has released iOS and Android, attracting more Crossing yet other disciplinary Lillis scholarship program provides a total of eight apps to the iTunes than 15,000 downloads. boundaries, he is applying concepts full tuition, room, and board for store in the last few years, says While still in high school, and of theatrical direction to challenge students of exceptional academic he was just playing around with encouraged by scientists at Oregon traditional notions of how writing promise. At Oxford he will study Apple's recently released soft­ Health Sciences University. Billy tutors work with students. for a master's in computer science, ware developer kit when he came applied his interest in linguistics to "We believe Billy will be an E.O. beginning in October. up with the idea for his newest a reconsideration of protein search Wilson of his generation, the kind of Created in 1902, Rhodes Schol­ app. a game called Black Holes engines. To do this Billy simulta­ revolutionary figure who transforms arships are among the oldest and Shooter. neously taught himself organic fields of knowledge," said Puget most prestigious academic awards The goal in the iPhone/iPad chemistry and the programming Sound President Ron Thomas. available to college graduates game is to fire your spaceship's language Python. His work resulted Billy attends Puget Sound as a Puget Sound's previous Rhodes lasers and destroy black holes as in the identification of a persistent Lillis Scholar; established during winners were Elizabeth Cousens they appear on the screen. But bias in two decades of scientific the One (of a Kind] Campaign, the '87 and Bradley Severtson '77. hurry! You need to shoot them before the black holes' gravity draws you too close and obliter­ ates your ship. The game gets THE FACULTY exponentially more challenging as you navigate the growing number An album a decade and a half in the making of gravitational fields competing Professor of Music Duane Hulbert spent 30 years marveling at and playing to swallow you whole. the works of Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936). And he's spent the last 15 GLAZUNOV k Black Holes Shooter was OP.Jli CM Cl WW years recording all 19 solo and duet piano works by the Russian compos­ featured on the iTunes Games er—a full five hours of music. The first volume of his resulting CD set was Center after just one day in the nominated for a Grammy in 2002. Now the remaining three discs have been app store, and it has received completed. Glazunov: Complete Works for Piano was released in October notice on several prominent at 2014.Tacomans got to hear Duane perform a selection of the compositions gamer news blogs. So far the app at a concert in Schneebeck Hall on Oct. 11. has been downloaded by about Duane says he was introduced to Glazunov's music when preparing for 2,000 users. Eric is particularly the 1982 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. Among the works proud that Black Holes Shooter that contestants could choose to play was Glazunov's "Piano Sonata No. 1 in B-flat minor." a piece that Duane has wide appeal; "People who had never heard before. In fact the piece had not yet been published outside of Russia, and Duane had to are new to gaming apps are search New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for a copy. Duane found he enjoyed the grand, romantic picking it up really quickly, and at style of Glazunov, and over the next three decades he explored other works by the composer. the same time it's getting great "After all these years, I feel as if I know Alexander Glazunov and could even say I have experienced three reviews from hardcore gamers." degrees of separation from him," Duane says. The four-CD set is available for digital download at amazon.com. — UamTully '15

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GREEK LIFE SEEN AND HEARD Beta is back

After a two-year hiatus, this past fall the Beta “One study found that even six minutes of Theta Pi fraternity returned to the Puget Sound reading is more effective in reducing stress campus. To celebrate that accomplishment and to mark the 50th year of the fraternity at than listening to music or going for a walk, Puget Sound, on Sept. 20 about 175 Betas got together for a reception and tour at the Beta house, followed by a sit- probably because the distraction of being down dinner in the new Marshall Hall banquet room. Speakers that evening included Karl Leaverton 78, P'16, president of the Delta Epsilon Alumni drawn into a story eases the tension in Association (Delta Epsilon is the chapter's designation within the national fra­ ternity); Steve Pohlman 76, P'08, a former Beta Theta Pi president; and Ryan muscles and the heart.” Del Rosario '15. current president. -Jane Carlin, director of Collins The chapter was closed by the national office in 2012 because it was not Memorial Library, in a Dec. 3, 2014, meeting the expectations and values of the organization, but a collaboration Tacoma Weekly op ed on how, during between the national fraternity and the Puget Sound administration the frenetic holiday season, a good determined to get it back on campus as soon as possible. The Beta Theta Pi book can be a peaceful retreat national fraternity asked a local representative of the national organization to spearhead the re-colonization of Beta at UPS. That rep was supported by a newly formed Delta Epsilon Alumni Association, inspired by Steve Pohlman 76 and John Dickson '82. The Beta Alumni Association helped fund the recruiting efforts on campus and spearhead a future vision for the fraternity on a local level. Last spring the reinstated Beta secured its first recruitment class and now has 31 members.

ARCHES UPDATE REFRESHER COURSE by Hallie Bateman '11 'Current' events > i >« You've read about them in these pages before: the men Si : i of OAR Northwest, who i r.im 0 among other exploits earned & a spot in Guinness World ______Records when they rowed hd across the North Atlantic in 7/oW Do WHAT H 2006. On Nov. 25, 2014, the y ov OF PERSON guys—Jordan Hanssen '04; sre NO i Greg Spooner '01, D.PT.'IO; y ouA CONFLUENCE At the Gulf of Mexico ?, yon C after 85 days on the Mississippi. Patrick Fleming *05; and rime' Canadian filmmaker Markus Pukonen—completed their most recent adventure, rowing the 2.340-mile length of the Mississippi River. Along the way they visited schools in nine rH0W DO 1 out of the 10 states bordering the river and spoke to more than 2,000 stu­ wSfi you COPE dents. Another 15,000 students and teachers were reached through online Tor IBeen I A - A ^TH)NKIN6 WITH activities, curricula, and webinars. Working with Louisiana State University MORTULlTyf microbiologist Cameron Thrash, the team also collected 39 water samples to assist in Thrash's study of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. OAR Northwest plans to make "Adventure: Mississippi River" an annual trip during which, EfjiPdl THEM I com £ op h>th youp ow/vy from their classrooms, schoolchildren and teachers can participate. More at rowboatclasssroom.org. m <*&-

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THE PEOPLE OF PUGET SOUND:

Charles Arthur Robbins

dward H. Todd, Puget Sounds Bertha, gulped, and accepted Todds offer. In The breadth and variety of responsibilities president between 1913 and 1942, is his history of the college, Todd wrote in char­ he bore are unimaginable now, and they E generally considered to be the person acteristic understatement, “His employment came close to ruining him physically. Con­ who saved the college after its first 25 years of proved to be a wise and fortunate move.” sider what it must have been like even in a precarious existence. By dint of his fundrais­ Robbins was appointed head of the business simpler time for him to: run the physical ing and management skills, he pulled us back office (a title soon changed to bursar) and an plant, including buying supplies, even for the from the brink of disaster and set us on the instructor in Spanish. (He eventually held the science labs; do custodial work as required, path we have traveled “to the heights” ever such as sweeping out the gymnasium and since. digging trenches for water lines; teach Span­ But President Todd was quick to say that ish courses; coach the football team and, he had plenty of help. Equally worthy of our oh, yes, build the team from nothing; coach admiration and gratitude is Charles Arthur the basketball team, ditto; serve as registrar; Robbins, the colleges first financial officer, serve as acting dean of the college (something who served as bursar longer (30 years) than he did in 1926 when Dean Henry asked to Todd served as president (29 years). Todd return to the chemistry department); travel and Robbins were in effect partners in the with the president on fundraising jaunts; great enterprise, perfectly aligned in their travel across the state to make sure the vari­ dedication to the college and their willingness ous farms and ranches owned by the college to work hard. Symbolic of Todds regard for were managed and operated properly; over­ Robbins is the portrait of Robbins that sat see home mortgages owned by the college on the president s Jones Hall desk, although and encourage homeowners to make their the corporeal Robbins was himself but a few monthly mortgage payments; serve as switch­ steps away. board operator as required (the switchboard Charles Robbins was born in Indiana in was located in the bursars office); be the only 1881. He and his wife, Bertha Wood, grad­ person on campus who could keep the master uated from DePauw University and married clock (again, located in the bursars office) in 1906. They immediately joined Berthas running properly; and his main job—bring missionary parents in South America, where order to financial management, bookkeeping, their three children were born—daughter accounting, and endowment investment pro­ Rosalie in 1907, and twins Charles Arthur Jr. cedures. The college succeeded in those days and Elizabeth in 1910. For five years Charles of scarce operating money because there were worked as a businessman in Chile, Peru, and people who did whatever was required to Bolivia. Then in 1911 the family moved to Robbins was Puget Sound's bursar for 30 keep the place running. Such is the man the years—he also accompanied the president Tacoma, where for the next five years he was college, and President Todd, had in Charles on fundraising calls, did custodial duties as a businessman. Robbins. required, taught Spanish, coached football, One day in 1916 in conversation with and whatever else might be needed to keep Prior to 1916 students gave their tuition Edward Todd, Charles Robbins mentioned the fledgling college running. and fees to the president, the dean, the regis­ that he would like to work in education. trar, or whomever, and, often without proper Todd, still in the process of professionalizing paperwork or accounting, the money was the colleges administration, asked Robbins rank of associate professor.) By 1939 Charles’ deposited at the bank. This system proved to if he would take a job at Puget Sound for the annual salary had increased to $3,000. This be less than satisfactory. (One of the young princely annual salary of $900, which was a was augmented by Berthas $ 1,000 annual men entrusted with depositing the funds was significant reduction from his income then. salary as a Spanish instructor at the college. good with checks, but not so good with cash. Charles thought of the three young children So what did this guy Robbins do for Later, after he was fired and demonstrated he was trying to raise, talked it over with Puget Sound that was so great? Everything. a similar personal failing in his next job, he

12 arches winter 2015 So what did this guy Robbins do for Puget Sound that was so great? Everything.

spent several years in the federal peniten­ Robbins was usually the tallest guy in the Over the years many persons have spent tiary in Walla Walla, Wash.) After 1916 room, and he bore himself with authority long careers in sendee to Puget Sound. proper accounting and annual audits of the and dignity. He was respected and admired Few are awarded honorary degrees when books—something that Robbins insisted by those who knew him, both inside and they retire. Charles Robbins was so highly on—were the order of the day. outside the college. Robbins, in 1937, was regarded after 30 years of service that in 1947 When the United States entered World one of the founders at Stanford of the West­ the College of Puget Sound awarded him an War I, Robbins was in his 30s, too old for ern Association of College and University honorary doctor of laws. Other long-serving military service. He volunteered for the Business Officers (WACUBO), an organiza­ persons in this category include Robbins’ diplomatic service and was sent to Copen­ tion still going strong today. Robbins served successor, Gerard Banks, who was bursar for hagen. When he returned in 1919 Robbins WACUBO as vice president during 1939-40 24 years (1946-1970), and Gwen Phibbs, no longer coached, but he was elected and as president in 1940-41. when she and President Philip Phibbs retired. financial secretary of the board of trustees, a In addition to everything else, Robbins Charles Robbins passed away in 1967 at post he held for the remainder of his career. was active in the Methodist Church. He age 85. Bertha died the next year. They are At about the same time, Robbins’ elderly, served on various conference commissions buried in Tacoma Cemetery. retired, missionary parents-in-law came to and was elected lay delegate to the national We make much of the five long-tenured live with the family in Tacoma until the end general conference—held every four years— presidents who made the college strong over of their days. Berthas father, Thomas Bond on eight separate occasions between 1928 the past century. But we owe homage as well Wood, died at age 78 in 1922; her mother, and 1956. He later wrote that “this was to their sidekicks, particularly their deans Ellen Dow Wood, at 85 in 1926. interesting and took my mind off the col­ and their financial officers. Here we have When the college began to scrape an lege problems.” In fact, though, the college remembered the first of only seven financial endowment together after the successful itself was hardcore Methodist, and Robbins’ officers at the college since 1916. In that time fundraising campaigns of 1919-21, endow­ Methodist connection was all in the line of five served for nine years or more—Charles ment monies were invested in mortgages duty, even if it was something he enjoyed and Robbins (30 years), Gerard Banks (24 years), for Tacoma houses. That is, the college itself believed in. Lloyd Stuckey (nine years), Ray Bell (17 lent money to ordinary folk so they could When Edward Todd retired in 1942, years), and Sherry Mondou (10 years and purchase homes. Which worked, but the Charles Robbins asked to retire with him. counting). Strength and stability in this personal contact with borrowers that was Todd prevailed upon him to stay in the job position have been enormously important to required to keep the mortgage payments a while longer to help the new, young presi­ Puget Sound’s development. coming in on schedule was enormous, and dent, R. Franklin Thompson, get established. As a footnote to the Robbins’ contribu­ it was the responsibility of Bursar Robbins. Robbins agreed, but he was tired. The job tions, mention must be made of the Full The trustees eventually formed an invest­ was still very demanding physically. In fact, Moon Over Cordoba photograph hanging ment committee and the college got out of gymnasium-sweeping duties frequently still in the physics department’s outer office. It the direct mortgage-lending business. fell to him during the spring of 1943, with is a copy of one of the first photographs of When the Sixth and Sprague campus the enrollment of 243 Army Specialized the moon, made in 1876 by astronomer was no longer adequate for the growing Training Program soldiers, many of whom Benjamin Apthorp Gould at the Argentine college, it was Todd and Robbins who were housed in the gym. (The others lived in National Observatory, which he founded. together tromped around Tacoma and envi­ Kittredge Hall.) The Army required that the Bertha Robbins’ missionary father, Thomas rons searching for a suitable new location. gym be spodess. Wood, a dedicated amateur astronomer Robbins told a 1931 Trail reporter about Charles Robbins finally retired in 1946 at himself, was a friend of Gould’s. Gould gave visiting, with Todd, a Mr. Scott, who lived the then-mandatory retirement age of 65. At him the photograph. Full Moon Over Cor­ in the farmhouse that in 1924 became the the same time Bertha retired from teaching. doba hung in the Robbins’ Tacoma home womens residence for six years, and then She by then was an assistant professor of for decades before Bertha Robbins gave it to the music conservatory on the new campus. Spanish. A reception in their honor was held Puget Sound. “We listened to one of the first radios” [in in Kittredge Hall the evening of Sept. 10, — John Finney '67, P'94 that farmhouse], he said. 1946.

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What now is the work

of education and justice?:

Mapping a new critical conscience

From September 25 to 28 the college hosted its

third Race and Pedagogy National Conference.

More than 2,000 people from 22 states and Canada attended to hear the

likes of Angela Davis, Winona LaDuke, Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, and Henry Louis

Gates Jr., and to take in nearly 80 other concurrent panels, roundtables, poster

sessions, artistic installations, music performances, and theater productions.

There was way, way too much going on for us to cover comprehensively

in this magazine, so we'll try to give a small sense of what transpired by

showing some photos and sharing what a few of the presenters said. We

hope you'll point your browser to pugetsound.edu/rpnc for videos of the

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Facing page, top row:Three of the 78 concurrent workshops, panels, and interactive sessions. Middle: Henry Louis Gates Jr., one of four conference keynote speakers, visited an English class to talk about his experiences as a young person, and to answer students' questions about his book The Signifying Monkey and about equity and access to education. Bottom row: Linclon High School (Tacoma) drum line; Yazmin Monet Watkins, spoken-word artist; Elijah Muied, one of the conference poets-in-residence.

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At the R&P conference,Tony moderated a free-wheeling conversation on the importance of dance, digital media, film, music, spoken word, theater, and the visual arts to the work of education and justice. Students from Grant Center for the Expressive Arts performed.

Antonio DdVidson-GornGZ 93 is education-services manager at the Broadway Center for Performing Arts in Tacoma. He has written curricula for PBS, the Experience Music Project museum, and the Smithsonian, and at the R&P conference he moderated a panel of artists and arts educators in a session called “Why are the Arts the Last Thing We Should Cut?” In December, Arches intern Liam Tully T5 met Tony down at the Broadway Center and asked him to elaborate on that topic: Music, Tony said, is the common language we need these days to bridge persistent cultural divides.

Tony’s soft-spoken manner belies his energy only share familiar flavors and things chat... For example, he says, “At the time when as he outlines his philosophy. “For me, music take you right back to your childhood, but the language of Latin was dying ... Arabic is many different things. Its the art form and it’s also a place where you can experiment arrived on the scene, fully alive. It was a the science, but its also the communal expe­ with new spices and new recipes. And I think language that could be embraced for poetry. rience. And I think that’s one of the elements musicians do that all the time.” And that idea of a living language flowed out of music I’m most drawn to. Growing up, I Tony got his first taste of rhythmic blends of Arabic into the vernaculars of Europe, and lived in eight different places before I gradu­ early in life. He remembers standing on an into the traditions of the European trouba­ ated from high school, and my parents were older relatives shoes and dancing around to dour. This idea of courtly love, pining for a from different ethnic communities. The idea the music at weddings in South Texas. Later, lover, it completely took off. You started to of music drawing people together and creating as a kid in San Francisco in the 1970s, drum see it in Southern France and Spain, then bridges is something that’s always stayed with circles in the parks left a strong impression on radiating out around Europe. And now we me, because it’s a way for me to dial in to him. Percussion became his passion. hear it today, you know, in a Justin Timber- whoever is around me, wherever I am.” “I discovered some of my parents’ records, lake song. Tony’s studies of Mediterranean and Afro- and I remember sitting in my room, listening “One thing that fuels my work is the Latin music have led him not only to Latin to [legendary conga player] Mongo Santam- concept of convivencia, or coexistence. It’s a America, but also Spain, Morocco, and Italy. ari'a. I would listen and try to break up the term used to talk about how Muslims, Jews, At every step, his work seeks to advance and different parts, but what I didn’t realize at the and Christians lived together on the Iberian elucidate the musical conversation that has time was that this was all polyrhythmic stuff, Peninsula for about 700 years.” existed between cultures since early human so there were at least four different people Such an idea is attractive. But is it even history. These days, that dialogue can some­ playing percussion.” possible given the conflict we see around the times seem more like a yelling match. But In college and graduate school his passion world every day? The answer can be clouded Tony says diere’s hope in music. for music expanded to teaching. He wanted by our perspective. Tony offers: “My job is “There’s no one analogy that perfectly to educate audiences not only about different to remind people that we are so aware of addresses American society or the nature of musical traditions, but the cultural pathways the trees of our time, often we can’t see the music,” he says. “You can talk about melting those traditions have traveled to get where forest. There are these deeper trends that I pots or casseroles or salads, all those analogies. they are today. think are worth looking at in our own times. But what’s common is this: there’s a kitchen “I think the exercise of asking, ‘What is Not to imitate them, but to learn from and people are cooking. The idea is that authentic? What is pure?’ so as to give com­ them so we can renew that spirit of convi­ music, like food, is something that gathers munities the respect they deserve is appropri­ vencia—that spirit of being different, but in people together. Its an opportunity to not ate. But at some point everything’s a jumble.” conversation.”

Facing page, top row: Conference chair Dexter Gordon, Puget Sound professor of communication studies and director of the African American studies program; keynote address in the field house; Michael Benitez, Puget Sound dean for diversity and inclusion. Middle: Angela Davis, keynote speaker. Bottom row: Awadagin Pratt, concert pianist and professor of piano and artist-in-residence at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music; Nicci Montgomery and Lucas Smiraldo, poets-in-residence, at the Friday evening performance "What is the Word?"; Rachelle Rogers-Ard, Christopher Knaus, Jerry Rosiek, and Tom Hilyard, spotlight panelists on institutional readiness and transformation.

winter 2015 arches 17 2014 Race and Pedagogy National Conference

R&P keynote speaker WinOVId LaDllkG is a member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg of the White Earth reservation in northern Minnesota. Her father was a Native activist and an actor in Hollywood Westerns. Her mother was a Jewish art professor. She credits her parents for passing the spirit of activism on to her.

Winona (the name means first daughter) 90 percent of White Earth’s original 837,000 began making a political name for herself acres remain in the hands of non-Natives. at age 18, when she addressed the United LaDuke says if a people do not have control Nations on Native American issues. After of their land they do not control their destiny, graduating from Harvard in 1982 with a bach- In her speech at the conference she said: “This elors degree in Native economic development, is a really sacred time. Its a time when we LaDuke moved to White Earth Nation. There, have the opportunity to keep languages from she founded the White Earth Land Recovery going extinct; to keep them from blowing off Project to reclaim Anishinaabeg lands that had the top of mountains; to keep relatives that been promised by an 1867 federal treat)' but have fins alive; to celebrate the beaut)' of our had been slowly stolen and parceled out by the music and our songs and the greatness—the U.S. government at the behest of the logging spirit—of humanity. It is a great spiritual industry. Although LaDuke often found her­ opportunity to be here in this time. It is self embroiled in losing legal battles, she perse- important not to squander it with medioc- vered, securing grants and winning a Reebok rity. It is important not to squander it with Human Rights Award. With these funds, she complacency. Change is made by the hands and White Earth have reclaimed 1,000 acres of individuals—their minds, their hearts, and and hope to acquire 30,000 more in the next their spirits.” View the complete speech at 13 years. The challenge is huge. More than pugetsound.edu/rpnc20Mladuke.

Eduardo Bonilla-Silva led off the final day of the conference with a keynote address titled ''Fighting Freddy Krueger: Understanding Racism in 'Post-Racial' America. ” Bonilla-Silva is a professor of sociology at Duke University and the author of four books on race relations in the U.S. He is notedfor his thoughts on color blindness and its role in American society. In his talk, he advised:

1. Teach that racism is structural (systemic) and is alive and well and is more than just “prejudice.” 2. Cease and desist teaching tolerance, being nice, and having conversations as the path to get over our racial hump 3. Realize that the “new racism” is the new game in town 4. Color-blind racism is the new Trojan Horse to defend the racial status quo 5. Specific plan of action for educators: • Teach that racism is structural • Work in your communities • Work to transform HWCUs (historically white colleges and universities) • Engage in public education and public work on race Professor Bonilla-Silva ended his talk with this quote from the Aug. 3, 1857, speech by Frederick Douglass given at Canandaigua, N.Y.: “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” The the complete speech at pugetsound.edu/rpnc20l4bonillasilva.

18 arches winter 2015 the faculty

Big oil, pharmaceutical producers, and chemical companies are getting better at cleaning up their act says Assistant Professor of Chemistry Luc Boisvert.

The greening of the chemical industry

aybe your perception of the chemical industry won’t that every new job in this sector leads to the creation of 7.5 other improve much in learning that five of the top phar­ jobs elsewhere in the economy. Chemical companies are consistently maceutical companies worldwide (Pfizer, Roche, found in national lists of best employers. The industry invests mas­ AbbVie, GlaxoSmithKline, and Eli Lilly) saw profit sively in research and development: The top three U.S. chemical marginsM of more than 20 percent in 2013. Or that the Wikipedia companies previously mentioned and the top three pharmaceutical entry for “pharmaceutical fraud” needed to be supplemented with a companies (Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer) invested a com­ separate entry titled “list of largest pharmaceutical settlements” (in bined $22.1 billion in R&D in 2013. Millions of lives are saved which we learn that those top five companies had combined settle­ every year by the medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies. ments of more than $9 billion in the last 10 years). Maybe you’d And chemical companies are critical financial supporters of scientific also like to know that the three largest U.S. education and of academic research programs chemical companies—Dow, ExxonMobil, and conferences throughout the world, and and DuPont—had combined chemical profits "What can be frustrating they are some of the largest worldwide donors of more than $15 billion in 2013. And how for a chemist is that the to charities. about the fact that the pharmaceutical and oil As anyone in Tacoma can attest, an unregu­ and gas industries were the first and third larg­ public so often hears lated chemical industry can be very damaging est lobbying industries (respectively) in 2013, to the environment. However, the chemical with a combined three lobbyists for every about the negative industry’s environmental impact has greatly member of Congress? sides of the chemical diminished since the formation of the U.S. As a chemist I often find myself wrestling Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, with these ideas and numbers. Chemistry can industry but rarely gets and after the Toxic Substances Control Act of be a positive and transformative force, with 1976 and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990. research and development keeping the chemi­ to appreciate the good Today the industry is one of the most regulated cal industry at the forefront of technological things it does, which are sectors, for which laws are meant to protect and scientific progress, yet the industry has a the short- and long-term health of workers and lot to answer for. What can be frustrating for a many." of the nation. In addition, since the chemical chemist is that the public so often hears about industry encompasses numerous sectors of the the negative sides of the chemical industry but economy, several federal agencies (Environmen­ rarely gets to appreciate the good things it does, which are many. For tal Protection, Food and Drug, and the departments of Labor, Trans­ example, the chemical industry is an approximately $4 trillion global portation, and Justice) and state and local institutions are involved in industry, with some $800 billion in the U.S., supporting about 25 its regulation. percent of this country’s gross domestic product. The chemical indus­ Most bodies documenting the environmental impact of the try employs about 800,000 people in the U.S., and it is estimated chemical industry, such as the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the

winter 2015 arches 19 Organisation for Economic Co-operation invented to please the public. These days Most chemical companies have by now and Development, the National Pollution it is firmly implemented in academia as an recognized the importance of green chemis­ Prevention Roundtable, and the United important aspect of the chemical landscape. try, even though putting words into action Nations Environment Programme, do not The embrace of green chemistry by the chem­ can be slow. Spectacular sustained efforts have regulatory power. So the chemical ical industry is still lagging behind, but prog­ have been made by most leading chemical industry often self-regulates, as with the ress has been made in numerous areas. For companies, and many of those companies Responsible Care initiative that was adopted example, according to the EPA, at the same are consistently found on nonpartisan lists in 1988 by the American Chemistry Council. time as the consumption and production of of businesses that are doing good for the Recent studies have found that Responsible chemicals vastly increased, the amount of environment, such as the Carbon Disclo­ Care led to substantial gains in worker safety chemical waste generated by the U.S. chem­ sure Project Leadership Index and Carbon for member companies; unfortunately, it has ical industry went from 278 million tons to Trust’s Best in Continuing Carbon Reduction apparently not led to a significant reduction 35 million between 1991 and 2009. The larg­ Awards. in the amount of chemical waste. est producer of chemical waste in 1991 was To illustrate some recent tangible Apart from laws and regulation, perhaps responsible for 30 million tons of waste; that improvements, let’s revisit the five pharma­ the greatest driving force behind the reduc­ figure was down to 3.4 million tons in 2009. ceutical companies identified in the opening tion of the environmental impact of the But numbers that reflect long-term paragraph. At Pfizer, greenhouse gas emis­ chemical industry is “green chemistry.” As improvements don’t seem to reach the public sions decreased from 2.08 million to 1.67 defined by the EPA, green chemistry is “the consciousness as often as short-term statistics million tons of carbon dioxide between design of chemical products and processes and immediate events. Part of this problem 2010 and 2013. At Roche, the amount of that reduce or eliminate the use or generation clearly lies with chemists, who are notori­ organic matter that was discharged into of hazardous substances.” The ideas behind ously bad at reaching out to the public and waterways went from 242 to 144 tons from green chemistry had been discussed for sev­ promoting their discipline. For example, even 2010 to 2013. AbbVie’s total emissions of eral decades, but it wasn’t until the 1990s, on our intellectually vibrant campus, who has polluting volatile organic compounds went in part due to increased public awareness of heard about The Dow Chemical Company from 575 tons in 2010 to 290 tons in 2013. environmental issues, that those ideas were partnering with the Rio 2016 Olympics to GlaxoSmithKline reports having reduced consolidated into a discipline. The EPA develop the most extensive carbon emissions the amount of hazardous water it generated implemented its Green Chemistry program reduction program in Olympic Games his­ from 198,000 tons in 2010 to 53,200 tons in in 1993, and today the concept is widely tory? Or who heard about the Presidential 2013. At Eli Lilly, the amount of waste that accepted in the chemical world. For exam­ Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners ended up in landfills went from 32,000 to ple, the American Chemical Society Green when they were announced on Oct. 16, 12,300 tons between 2007 and 2012. Chemistry Institute (ACS CGI) was incorpo­ 2014? The EPA estimates that since the Obviously money ultimately will drive rated in 1997, the Green Chemistry Network inception of these annual awards in 1996 chemical companies toward environmental was launched in 1998 by the U.K.’s Royal the winning technologies have contributed sustainability, and there are numerous fac­ Society of Chemistry, the Green and Sustain­ to yearly reductions of 826 million pounds tors that can explain why moving to greener able Chemistry Network was formed in Japan of hazardous chemical waste and 7.8 billion practices is slow in the chemical industry. in 1999, and the ACS CGI Pharmaceutical pounds of carbon dioxide. It also estimates These companies often function on very large Roundtable was founded in 2005. that these technologies save 21 billion gal­ scales, and technical and technological mod­ At its inception, green chemistry was lons of water every year. So why haven’t such ifications on these scales are often difficult sometimes derided as a hollow concept accomplishments been better publicized? and expensive to implement. Philosophically

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there is the general perception, in the indus­ the drug is produced the same way with the processes that approach efficiency perfection try and with lawmakers, that green tech­ same purity every single time. But, since the still generate waste (perhaps related to the nologies and environmental regulation are process is regulated, even minor subsequent chemical transformation itself, or to the use impediments to the industry. However there changes to make manufacturing greener can of energy, or to the utilization of water), and has been a slow shift in recent years toward involve extensive scientific and legal work. In that will always be significant due to the very the realization that green technologies can, order to address issues of this kind, multiple large scales on which the industry operates. in fact, represent an opportunity for growth pharmaceutical and biotechnological com­ But the chemical sector has made notable for chemical companies. It’s easy to see how panies founded in 2010 the International progress in the last decades, and the emphasis the principles of green chemistry (increase Consortium for Innovation and Quality in is now on prevention rather than treatment. in efficiency and safety, and the avoidance of Pharmaceutical Development (IQ Consor­ The situation is obviously still far from ideal. hazardous reagents) can be directly translated tium). One branch of the IQ Consortium, One is reminded on this 30th anniversary into financially sound ideas. In fact the EPA the IQ Green Chemistry Working Group, is of the 1984 Bhopal disaster—where haz­ estimates that green chemicals will save the in charge of driving green chemistry aware­ ardous chemicals are still leaking from the chemical industry over $65 billion by 2020. ness, best practices, and innovation. abandoned factory in India—that more than Market pressure is often the dominating The state of Washington, together with 430 chemical facilities in the U.S. were iden­ factor affecting the adoption and implemen­ Oregon and California, has been a front­ tified in 2012 as potentially putting at least tation of green technologies. For example, runner in promoting green chemistry, mainly 100,000 lives at risk in a worst-case scenario some analysts have estimated that delaying through the efforts of the Department of accident. But beyond inevitably being large the introduction of a drug by six months Ecology. For example, a Washington state waste producers, chemical companies are could potentially reduce the lifetime profit Green Chemistry Roundtable involving lead­ the key players that possess the knowledge, of a drug by as much as 50 percent. Under ers from industry, academia, government, expertise, and means to address some of the these circumstances, it’s easy to understand and nonprofit organizations was held in 2011 most important national and global chem­ why pharmaceutical companies try to accel­ and led to the publication of A Roadmap ical and environmental challenges ahead. erate the arrival of a drug on the market for Advancing Green Chemistry in Washing­ While it often seems like the good moves of (which typically takes eight to 12 years, at ton State 2012-2017. In late 2012 the EPA the chemical industry are overshadowed by an average cost of more than $2.5 billion), awarded funds for the creation of Northwest questionable practices or costly human or without necessarily optimizing the greenness Green Chemistry, which is set to become a environmental incidents, I think, with the of the process. Which leads to a different type central green chemistry and environmental industry’s increasing recognition of sustain­ of consideration: As a patient whose life or hub in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, ability as a way forward, we can be confident well-being depends on a drug reaching the the 2014 Green Chemistry Roundtable was that the years ahead will be better. 51 market, would you prefer to have access to hosted in Tacoma on Oct. 28, 2014. In a rare the drug, or to wait for chemists to eventually state-level move recognizing the importance Assistant Professor of Chemistry Luc Boisvert make the drug in a more environmentally of green chemistry, Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2014 has been teaching at Puget Sound since 2012. acceptable way? clean-water policy even explicitly mentions The main themes of his research are synthesis, But sometimes regulation can hamper the need to “accelerate ‘green chemistry’ to catalysis, and green chemistry. Students in his the implementation of greener processes. For advance the availability of safer chemicals in lab work on developing more efficient and sus­ example, when a new medicine receives mar­ manufacturing processes.” tainable routes to obtain chemicals using the ket approval, the process by which the drug is So is the chemical industry a green indus­ tools and techniques of organic and organo- made is also approved. This is to ensure that try? No, and it will never be. Even chemical metallic chemistry\ |! ; winter 2015 arches' 5 21 ■5 alumni voices Erich K von Tagen \'97

5 |2 § * ui On the ropes-on film

In the winter 1999 edition of Arches, Erich wrote about his year as a Watson fellow, examining how culture is expressed through the ritual spectacle of professional wrestling in Japan and Mexico. We recently ran into him again, this time much closer to home, in Seattle, where he is working on a feature-length documentary on a local pro-wrestling troupe in which two Puget Sound alumni are performers. Here's what he told us about his film and his subjects, the luchadores '12 and '14. (Names withheld to conceal their identities.)

For a moment, the protesting rumble of in the privacy of the Volcanica gym, away the biggest lucha libre show in the Pacific a garage door rolling open on its uneven from the public, and amid the solidarity of Northwest. Tie event has raised thousands of track rivals the sonic whine from the airport luchadores, the masks come on and off. dollars for CHispAs scholarship fund, while runway across the street. A young man and I am filming Rex and Avispa for a docu­ delighting fans of all ages, both familiar with woman slip into the darkness. A handful of mentary that began production in February and new to the sport. fluorescent light tubes flicker on, illuminating 2014 but traces its roots back to 1997, the Despite withering verbal affronts and an unlikely interior with brightly painted University of Puget Sound, and a Watson crushing castigos, a familial atmosphere of walls radiating hues of orange, banana yellow, fellowship predicated on the international respect and admiration prevails at Volcanica. and lime green. spectacle of professional wrestling. The wrestlers know they absolutely have to rely A boxing ring dominates the space, sur­ After graduating from Puget Sound as on one another to perform effectively for the rounded by ropes heavily duct-taped in red an English major, I studied the history and audience. This, while making every effort to and blue. On three sides the ring is snugged practice of pro wrestling in Mexico and Japan avoid serious injury, is no small feat when exe­ so close to the colorful concrete walls as to with a grant from the Thomas J. Watson cuting a move-set that includes head-scissor barely allow passage of a person in between. Foundation. For one year I lived, learned, takedowns, whirling “backbreakers,” and head­ Soon, the creak of the ropes meeting and documented on film and video as much long dives to the floor outside the ring. the rush of careening bodies begins. Its a as I could about the spectacle of Mexican La Avispa first met Ave Rex at Puget steady cadence. A rhythm of action and lucha libre and joshipuroresu, Japanese wom­ Sound’s circus club. A harrowing ride on the energy quickly livens the cold confines as the en’s pro wrestling. From dusty school gyms in back of Rex’s motor scooter through the snarl luchadores begin their warm-up exercises. scruffy jungle towns to the glittering 55,000- of commuter traffic in a cold and rainy January This little gym in Renton, Wash., is seat Tokyo Dome, I attempted to capture life rush hour brought her to the Volcanica gym dedicated to the traditional art of Mexican through the ropes. and lucha libre for the first time in 2012. Rex professional wrestling. This is Lucha Libre During preproduction for my current had already been training and performing with Volcanica, and the two luchadores in the ring project, I connected with Ave Rex in Sep­ Lucha Libre Volcanica for about a year, and he are Puget Sound grads Ave Rex and La Avispa tember of 2013, just as he was preparing figured Avispa might be interested in joining (their public identities). to return to Mexico City for his biannual up with the fledgling promotion. Practicing I am behind one of the corner ring posts, lucha training trip. I had read about his life five days a week in the ring and three days in positioning a digital SLR camera through the of lucha and his own Watson proposal to the gym for strength training while maintain­ ropes and madly adjusting focus to preserve examine lucha libre in an item about him ing a campus job and the academic burdens of the anonymity of the currently unmasked in Arches (spring 2012). My astonishment a full-time Puget Sound student, the former wrestlers as they become a blur of action at learning of a Puget Sound luchador was self-described nonathlete has undergone a dis­ across the practice space. Even though I have surpassed only by my awe and appreciation tinct transformation. agreed to maintain the luchadores’ anonymity that UPS was now the proud home and host Four years ago, when she entered UPS as in the film, the presence of a camera can still to a huge annual lucha libre extravaganza— a freshman, she had never even heard of lucha create apprehension. The mask is the public Lucha de Sound—courtesy of Ave Rex, the libre. Now a three-year veteran of Volcanica, face of the luchador. A secret identity is the Community for Hispanic Awareness at UPS with a freshly minted bachelor’s in exercise hallmark of Lucha libre tradition, and histor­ (CHispA), and Lucha Libre Volcanica. science and a minor in Spanish, La Avispa rou­ ically the more famous a luchador becomes, Lucha de Sound will produce its fourth tinely dives off the top rope in glorious suicidal the more necessary the unwavering attention performance in the UPS field house on April planchas and fearlessly executes crisp arm-drag is to never revealing ones “true” face. Here 18. Hundreds will attend what has become takedowns on her opponents.

22 arches winter 2015 In the field house at Lucha de Sound last year, alums Ave Rex and La Avispa.

After her matches, Avispa is inevitably the ring, tapping La Avispas shoulder lightly. Gomez deftly evaporates from the hold as mobbed by adoring young fans, the lions El Profe takes Avispas place in the wristlock, Avispa steps back in to lock up with Rex share of them girls visibly inspired by her per­ effortlessly weaving hands and arms with Rex again. The struggle between luchador and formance. A female luchador is uncommon as he steps into the hold. Gomez first started luchadora resumes; I keep the camera rolling. in Mexico and especially so in the U.S. training as a luchador in Mexico when he My vantage between the ropes is more or Back at the Volcanica gym, Ave Rex and was just 16. His 30-year career in the ring has less the same as it was those many years ago La Avispa are running drills at breakneck taken him all over Mexico and Latin America in Mexico. It is the distance between myself speed, repeatedly crashing down flat-backed, and now to the Pacific Northwest. He operates and the luchadores inside the ring that has arms splayed wide to the mat. Their impact Lucha Libre Volcanica with his wife, Maria, changed. We are much closer now. SI < telegraphs vibrations into the surrounding and he is the promotions senior instructor. concrete floor and walls. The pair rotate and His younger brother and son are both experi- As Arches went to press, Erich was filming Ave begin to stalk each other across the ring. They enced luchadores with Volcanica as well. Rex in the cradle of lucha libre, Mexico City. cross arms and lock wrists, each straining Profes hands begin to shake, presumably You can learn more about Erich's documentary against the other, seeking leverage. Just as straining against the phantom pressure applied project and help support its completion at Rex is gaining the advantage over Avispa, Jose by Ave Rex. The smallest details matter. If luchadoc.com. Follow the action at “Profe” Gomez ducks through the ropes into the audience believes it, then it can be real. fiacebook.com/Luchadoc.

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highest mountains in Washington—a laudable fe

enduring takeaway is what you learn about yours! «

WORDS BY LINSEY WARREN

PHOTOS BY LUKE HUMPHREY

24 arches winter 2015 Linsey on top of Mount Buckner (9,114 feet), carefully looking for the summit register. (Which turned out to be a plastic peanut butter jar.)

the youngest person to have climbed the 100 at, of course, but with any epic adventure the elf and the store of resolve that you acquire.

winter 2015 arches 25 "Day or night makes no difference when trying to climb the 100 peaks.You must be prepared to climb at Linsey.This otherworldly photo was taken on the Coleman Glacier, Mount Baker. all times and in all conditions," says

n July 2009, just months after graduating List, the 100 highest peaks in Washington from Puget Sound, I found myself on a state, all of which are more than 8,300 feet the summit of Buckner it was as innocuous as I Mountaineers Club climb of Argonaut high—and I began to think that climbing all a hair tie becoming so tangled and lost in my Peak. Being a Mountaineers climb it was rea- of the mountains on the list sounded quite windswept, matted hair that my male climb­ sonable to expect a wide range of skills and doable, ing partner had to help me find and extricate sanity levels. But then sanity can come into I mean, I already had climbed seven of it. A little later, after having walked for nearly question on any climbing trip: What sane the peaks, which by my reckoning was close 20 straight hours, we stopped fo r water and food only to fall dead asleep in the dirt, the person thinks its fun to slog long, arduous to 10 peaks, which was one-tenth of the way hours, often in the dark; in thin, blustery, done. And since it hadn’t been all that hard salami and crackers we had been eating still cold air; sleeping fitfully on rock or snow; to reach one-tenth of the summits, how hard in our laps. and all with the knowledge that somewhere could the remaining nine-tenths be? Unglamorous is being so cold that on along the way you’ll be in a situation where As it turned out, a lot harder than I’d Tupshin and Devore another person and I one poorly placed foot could send you on a anticipated. stuffed ourselves into a bivy sack, which was long, fast, unpleasant descent? so tight neither of us could move. On Cathe­ But I have to admit that is one of my Excitement and passion create adventure. dral and Amphitheater my feet blistered. I ideas of fun, and it therefore did not seem Tenacity and perseverance keep it alive. And was ripping strips of duct tape off a small roll outrageous when a grizzled old gentleman unglamorous everyday moments define it. to wrap the sores, but I tore off too much began talking about “The List”—the Bulger For me, that definition came in all forms. On and put the extra between my lips to hold, and when I pulled it away skin came with

26 arches winter 2015 "Even though I spend most trips as 'one of the guys/ some days it's nice to show that I am a climber but also a lady. And a lady can summit Mount Baker (10,781 feet), have a beer for breakfast, and still have time to dress up for a photo shoot."

it, followed by blood. On Cannon my part­ and caused the section I was on to collapse of rock with no safe way to retreat. I yelled ners boots froze so solid we had to put them around me. I am still not sure how, but I for more rope. I needed just an agonizing 3 directly on the burner of our stove and melt hung on by the tips of my fingers and two feet to reach a safer place. As my arms shook them enough to get his feet in. crampon points. Realizing what it had taken from the effort to hold on, it began to snow. These little trials were compounded by to get me just halfway to the 100 was stark Then my partner cried, “Falling!” and I heard equally unglamorous but larger internal and self-awakening, and the understanding of the sound of rocks breaking free. I braced for struggles, and after months of discomfort, what was still to come had started to dawn. an impact that would pull me off the face, pain, and setbacks, my spirit diminished. Three years have passed since that reali­ but it never came. After several heart-pound­ On Rahm, the 52nd peak I summited, I zation. In the meantime I’ve survived a ing minutes of yelling my partner’s name into wrote on a laminated piece of paper I carry thunderstorm under a small tarp just below silence, I got back a muted “I’m still here!” with me, “Seriously reconsidering this 100 the summit of Pinnacle, dived backward in So, yes, there were a lot of innocuous chal­ highest thing”—a raw and powerful memory. self-arrest when a partner punched into a lenges and mishaps, but I also experienced Just two days before that, a combination of crevasse on Glacier Peak, and helped rescue a my fair share of adrenaline. overconfidence and impatience led me to a critically injured two-man party on the classic crumbling section of cliff that I was unable West Ridge of Forbidden. Just this year I got Truth be told, though, I lost my pride to to back down from safely. I was forced to off route and climbed a spire north of the these mountains. And freed from the expec­ climb upward—unroped—and a rock broke true summit of Logan, when the rope ran tation that a trip was going to go well, or that free, which knocked my leg off the route out. I found myself on a wet, vertical section I was in control of a situation, I learned to

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not only expect but embrace the long hours. and onto the expansive glaciers around Eldo­ dress. While I walked between crevasses and I learned to laugh where others might have rado and Klawatti. Lost in a world of beauty, hung from ice blocks, I heard an astonished cursed, and I relished a deeper connection with I found it easier to displace hardship. climber yell from round a corner, “There s the mountains around me. I grew to respect Then, too, I learned to indulge in man- someone in a dress up there! No, seriously! their strength and beauty, characteristics that made moments of levity that offset the physi­ Someone is in a dress!” in time seemed to take on human qualities, cal difficulty of the journey. On Mount Baker I can only imagine that, upon seeing me, and as one entity to another I felt a soulful we climbed past midnight through the bro- their rope team thought they were halluci­ connection to them. Like reading a person, ken-up crevasses, laughing like wonder-struck I learned to read the landscape and how to children at the light show created by our nating due to altitude sickness, fatigue, or a n negotiate difficult terrain without incident. headlamps on the ice. On Maude I watched combination thereof. The environment was a constant and the sun set red, with a plastic bottle of white And so it went: Five years of pain, euphoria, wonderful juxtaposition as I ventured farther wine in my hand. On the summit of Glacier A and deeper into remote parts of the Cascade Peak the whole party stripped and concocted exhaustion, and smiles. On Sept. 27, 2014, after more than half a million vertical feet of Mountains. Just getting to the peaks took me costumes from our climbing gear: Two hel­ through everything from the lush, green car­ mets made a “coconut” bra, and a harness gain, I ascended Windy and became the 49th pets of moss around Storm King, to the rocky full of dangling carabiners and ice screws person, ninth woman, and youngest person and barren landscapes of Carru and Lago, to made a lovely hula skirt for me. Once more ever to complete the Bulger List. the thick forests and alpine meadows of Star, on Mount Baker, I climbed in a red cocktail Was it crazy? Sure. Crazy challenging. Crazy satisfying. Crazy inspiring. Crazy fun- ■*

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WHAT WE DO: Michael Kane ’73, who spent 20 years in New York as a choreographer, dancer, and teacher, Kay Lamb Perret ’73 was part of the group, and they did a produc­ tion of Tommy and took it on tour to Califor­ nia. But by the time she had to declare a major, Decorative arts Kay decided theater didn’t sound like the way to go, so she opted for psychology even though she painter had not taken a single class in the discipline. But running a decorative painting business took Kay full circle back to the arts. She has As proprietor of Dancing Brush Painting, Kay taken a variety of classes on decorative paint­ Perret works magic, remaking old furniture, ing, but she never once had a brush in her hand dated cabinetry, and drab walls into works during high school or college, not even in the of art. She did a makeover on her own career theater scene shop. when she started the business back in 2003. “I don’t know where all this came from,” Kay had worked in sales and marketing Kay laughs. “Its kind of nuts!” for a health care company for 19 years when Kay says sometimes decorative painting is she was recruited away by another firm. Four similar to what authors experience when their months later the contracts that were supposed fictional characters evolve. to pay for her position fell through, and Kay “Furniture and cabinetry take on a life of found herself without a job. It was April, and their own like writing a story does,” she says. she chose to look on the bright side. As the work goes on, new ideas emerge about “Being unemployed in the summertime is how to bring out depth in the ornamentation of not a bad thing,” she recalls thinking. It gave the piece. She enjoys the opportunity to follow her time to help care for her aging parents and those creative instincts. ponder the future. Kay decided she didn’t want “The most fun thing for me is when some­ a corporate job again but had no clue what she one gives me a little bit of direction and then would do next. just steps out of the way and says, ‘Go for it.’” “Here’s what I want,” she said to the uni­ She especially likes experimenting with color. verse. “I want to be creative, I want to love “Color is so important,” she says. “It can what I do, I want to be excited to get up in the transform a space like almost nothing else can. morning and do it.” Lighting and color; if you pay attention to those The answer arrived before long. Kay had two things, you’re going to be happy.” done some decorative painting as a do-it-your­ A recent project was doing the walls for a selfer around her own home, and some friends mandir—a meditation chapel—at a retreat cen­ asked if she would spruce up their house. Kay ter in Northern California. While she enjoyed agreed. the project in a beautiful and peaceful setting, “I started just rolling paint on walls, and she’s thinking of moving away from that par­ within a week or two of that first job I had ticular part of her work. another friend call,” Kay says. Dancing Brush “At this age I really am not sure I want to Painting was born. keep climbing up 20 feet of ladders and scaf­ Kay didn’t set out to be a painter or a folding,” Kay says. “I can still do it, but it’s just marketing professional. She was a good ballet not where I want to be—up in the air, on a dancer and went to New York after high school stairwell.” to pursue that dream. At least the view is nice from up there, once When we visited Kay in her home “Performing arts are very, very competitive, Kay has worked her magic on it. studio we noticed a study she'd and I didn’t do well in that environment,” she — Greg Scheiderer done for a commission: a footlocker that needed to look ancient. She says. After a year she came back home to Seattle described the technique, which and enrolled at Puget Sound, where a friend You can see before-and-after pictures of Kays work involved experimenting over and was attending. She and other students formed a on furniture, fireplaces, walk and ceilings, and over with plaster and various layers dance group, and Kay did some acting as well. more at dancingbrushpainting.com. of tint washes, and observing how they cured until she got it just right. She said: "I actually like watching paint dry." 30 arches winter 2015 Your paper and ink social networking site since 1973 m m

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tion at Camp Parsons in 1989. “There were S cn i CD a couple of leaders, John Hasegawa ’92 and 4"* I 03 Justin Canny ’90, who knew the rules and i £ were getting people started,” Jerry recalls. -5~ (/) Later, those same freshmen organized informal 03 § pickup games on Todd Field, but there was no (r. O sense of the wider world of ultimate outside the group’s free-spirited games. “I didn’t really get a sense there was anything more competi­ tive than just having a great time and throwing the disc,” Jerry says. It wasn’t until 2004 that a group of stu­ dents, including Elliot Trotter ’08 and Adam Nishimura ’07, introduced competitive ulti­ mate to the Puget Sound campus. Recruiting friends from the Todd Field pickup games and the athletic department’s intramural ultimate program, they started an officially sanctioned, traveling club team, which they named the “Postmen,” a tongue-in-cheek reference to representing “UPS.” (The team’s first cheer, still used today, is “We deliver!”) The transition from barefoot pickup games on campus to competitive intercollegiate tour­ Martin Cochran '03 flying high with the San Francisco Dogfish professional ultimate team. naments proved difficult, however. The Post­ men found themselves in the same region as experienced, nationally competitive teams like WHAT WE DO: Ultimate Frisbee, officially known as the University of Washington and The Univer­ simply “ultimate” (the word “Frisbee” is a sity of British Columbia. “From a strategy and Ultimate Loggers trademark of Wham-O Inc.), has come a long skills standpoint, we were playing ultimate at way since its birth in a high school parking the middle-school level,” Elliot Trotter laments. lot in Maplewood, N.J., in 1967. According The following year, Elliot assumed the role by Liam Rosen '09 to the National Sporting Goods Association’s of captain, and, bolstered by a large freshman 2013 industry report, a total of 3.1 million recruiting class, he began pushing the team in I’m in Slave to the Needle, a tattoo shop in Americans played ultimate in 2012—more a more competitive direction. In 2007 the re­ Seattle, where Adam Restad ’09, Bruce Hart than played rugby and lacrosse combined. cruitment of coaches Adam Lerman and Sean ’09, Luke Jesperson ’12, and Sam Berkelham- Nearly every university in the U.S. has at least Lindsay changed the face of the team forever. mer *13 intend to brand themselves on their a club team, and youth ultimate is spreading Both brought much experience—Lerman had calves with the “Thunderhorse,” a bare-chested, all over the country, with official high school studied at Oxford University and played for axe-brandishing war goddess riding a flaming league championships in 26 states in 2014. A the Great Britain U19 national team, while steed. No, this isn’t happening in the aftermath burgeoning domestic club division pits teams Lindsay had been the captain of his team at the of some wild bachelor party, nor is it some cra­ from all over the country against each other in University of Maryland, Baltimore County. zy cult initiation, although it is kind of a rite a yearly national championship tournament, They introduced not only strategy but an for these alumni members of Puget Sound’s often batding for the opportunity to represent intense focus on competitiveness, and insti­ ultimate (Frisbee) team, the Postmen. the USA in the World Championships, which tuted weight lifting routines, year-round fitness The tattoos symbolize years of brother­ take place every two years and feature teams training, and mandatory practice attendance. hood, dedication, and passion for a sport from more than 30 countries, including peren­ This hard work was reflected almost imme­ that most people see as nothing more than a nial powerhouses Japan, Australia, the U.K., diately by a rise in the national rankings and pastime for the beach or for sunny afternoons and Canada. Recent years have even seen the increased stature around campus. on college greens. The guys were players on a rise of two professional ultimate leagues in the Over the next four years, the Postmen team that, despite being in existence for only U.S. For those who learned the game decades continued to solidify their place in the national 10 years, has risen to the top of the ranks in ago on Todd Field, such developments would spotlight, with second-place finishes at the Di­ Division III college competition and produced have been unimaginable. vision III Championships in 2012 and 2013. a number of influential figures within the ulti­ Jerry Keister ’93, M.RT. ’96 first learned At this writing, Ultiworld, a leading ultimate mate community. about ultimate during UPS freshman orienta- media resource, has them ranked third in the

32 arches winter 2015 nation in Division III. Not bad for a team with only 10 years of history. In contrast to many other club sports, col­ lege ultimate players tend to continue with the sport as they move into their postgraduate lives. For some, it s the ability to stay in shape with a low-impact activity, for others, its the widespread generosity of the ultimate commu­ nity—many draw on fellow players for couches to crash on, apartments to rent, and even for job opportunities. “The first thing I do when I move to a new city is look up the local ultimate community,” reports Spencer Wu T 1, who has lived and played in Southern California and Sydney, Aus­ tralia, since graduation. “You can make business connections, social connections. I usually end up living with ultimate players.” Of the around 60 Postmen alumni, more At the World Ultimate Club Championships in Lecco, Italy, in July 2014: Martin Cochran 03 (whose than half continue to play competitively, but team took the gold); Postmen coach Adam Lerman; Elliot Trotter '08, Liam Rosen '09, and Adam several alumni have gone one step further and Knight '09, working with Skyd Magazine; and Spencer Wu '11, representing the Batmania team from found a way to weave ultimate into their pro­ Australia, where he lived for two years. fessional careers. Christian Brink ’ll, Kip Carleton TO, Ky sional athletes in many major sports enjoy, Skyd Magazine Lewis T2, and Luke Jesperson T2. At pres­ the leagues do offer free travel, uniforms, and After the annual alumni versus current-team ent, Christian is head of the marketing, sales, a small stipend, not to mention the ability to Homecoming ultimate game in 2010, Postmen and PR departments; Kip is a graphic designer play in stadium settings in front of excited co-founder Elliot Trotter gathered a group of and team sales specialist; and Ky is the office fans. former players at Tacoma’s Gateway to India administrator. “The audience amplifies all the little things restaurant to present his plan for an online “You can find generic sports gear of similar you do in any other game, like running to go ultimate magazine. Despite the sport’s rapid quality anywhere, but Five Ultimate’s value lay out for the disc. You hear the anticipation growth, there was no centralized resource for statement is that we know ultimate and we of the crowd, the oohs and aahs, as you get ultimate journalistic coverage at the time. The care about ultimate,” Christian says. The com­ ready to make a big play,” says Elliot. idea turned into Skyd Magazine, now the sport’s pany pledges 10 percent of its profits back into The leagues are still new, unproven, and largest and most well-known online media the ultimate community, providing youth- not without controversy—they’ve been criti­ resource, providing fitness tips, long-form team discounts and donating to nonprofits like cized for introducing referees into a previously articles, strategy advice, and tournament cover­ Ultimate Peace, an organization that uses the self-officiated sport—but all signs point to pro­ age. Skyd was the official coverage partner of the sport to bring together Israeli and Palestinian fessional ultimate as being here to stay. And the World Ultimate Club Championships in Lecco, youth in the West Bank. former Postmen pro athletes are earning their Italy, in 2014, streaming games to tens of thou­ share of recognition. Elliot was profiled in Out- sands of ultimate fans worldwide. The magazine Professional ultimate Sports last year as one of the first openly gay has three paid editors and hundreds of regular A large, nationwide adult club series allows professional athletes. His Seattle Rainmakers contributors. It continues to grow in reader- players to travel and compete against teams fell to fellow alumnus Martin Cochrans San ship. Take a look at skydmagazine.com. from other cities. However, with the increasing Francisco Dogfish in the Western Conference presence and competitiveness of the sport, re­ Finals of the inaugural Major League Ultimate Five Ultimate cent years have seen the rise of two professional season. And Luke Jesperson, a 6-foot-3-inch Ultimate players are very loyal to ultimate ultimate leagues, the American Ultimate Disc defensive-line star for the Seattle Raptors, was equipment companies, and perhaps none have League and Major League Ultimate. voted by his peers to the American Ultimate a more loyal fan base than Five Ultimate, an A number of Puget Sound alumni have Disc Leagues 2014 All Western Division ultimate-specific apparel company based in competed professionally, including Martin Team, consisting of the seven strongest players Seattle. Five specializes in gear to fit the culture Cochran ’03, with the San Francisco Dogfish; in the conference. of the sport, which often includes unique col­ Britt Atack ’90 and Elliot Trotter ’08, with ors and styles, for both casual and competitive the Seattle Rainmakers; and Ky Lewis T2 and Liam Rosen continues to play on the Postmen players. Five former Postmen have worked for Luke Jesperson T2, with the Seattle Raptors. alumni team, and he is a founding editor of Skyd the 20-employee company: Adam Restad ’09, While the perks are far from what profes- Magazine.

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Photos this page: David Volk Faculty check in on their former (or in this case, current) students

Robert Skidmore ;47

By Karl Fields, professor of politics and government

When the Office of the Registrar informed me of a student requesting to audit my Asian Political Systems course in the spring 2014 se­ mester, I didn’t give it much thought. Over the years a number of well-intentioned students had eagerly begun auditing one of my courses but inevitably faded away quietly as the burden of other responsibilities picked up during the course of the semester. I authorized the audit but concluded I would likely not see much of After class in Wyatt Hall: Professor Fields and student Skidmore. the student, if he showed up at all. Clearly, 1 had underestimated Robert battalion. Fie spent the next two-and-a-half noting that the computers and projectors have Skidmore. years serving in the Pacific Theater. He and his done much to enhance learning. When asked Arriving on the first day of class, I noted brigade were among the first troops to come about his clearest memory of his time as an that Bob had already taken his place at the cen­ ashore on Okinawa and were making final undergraduate seven decades ago, he instantly : ter of the room. Although conspicuous by his preparations for a land assault on the Japanese responds: “When the announcement was made early attendance, he and his shock of white hair mainland when the Japanese surrendered in Au­ that our Japanese-American students were would have stuck out anyway. Bob attended gust 1945. Bob returned to Puget Sound in the to be interned, we held an assembly to say i his first class at the College of Puget Sound fall of 1946 and graduated with a degree in po­ goodbye to them.” This federal judge shakes some 73 years ago, and now as a 93-year-young litical science in 1947, one week before he mar­ his head and concludes, “That internment alumnus, he was back for more. In fact, that ried his college sweetheart, fellow veteran Helen never should have happened.” course on Asian Political Systems was this re­ Neate ’47. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, the I’ve read the university’s mission statement tired federal judges second course in as many newlyweds both pursued graduate work at the on numerous occasions over the years, and I semesters, and he is now back for a third, tak­ University of Washington (even though Profes­ hope I have used it to guide my teaching. But ing my Chinese Political Economy course in sor Stan Shelmidine had urged Bob to attend never have I seen its charge to promote a “life­ autumn 2014. graduate school at Georgetown in preparation time of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, The Honorable Robert W. Skidmore was for a career in the Foreign Service). Helen and reasoned independence ... preparing the born on Dec. 13, 1921, and grew up in the continued her studies in home economics, and university’s graduates to meet the highest tests Hawthorne District of Tacoma. Through the Bob enrolled in UWs law school. Following of democratic citizenship” more fully embod­ dark days of the Depression, his mother ran graduation, he joined a law firm in Tacoma and ied than in the actions and life experiences of a variety store that earned most of its meagre practiced there for more than 25 years until he this wise and good man. He reads all of the income from its designation as a postal substa­ was appointed a U.S. bankruptcy judge for the assigned texts, asks superb questions, provides tion. Bob graduated from Lincoln High School Western District of Washington. He sat on the insightful answers, and shares with the class and in 1941 faced the choice of attending bench for nearly two more decades. clippings relevant to our discussions from his either the College of Puget Sound or its cross­ Bob has fond memories of his under­ daily reading of several newspapers. But the town rival, Pacific Lutheran College. Puget graduate years at Puget Sound but acknowl­ supreme manifestation of his “active inquiry” Sound won out because the commute from his edges that professors in those days were much came a few weeks ago before class. Although home to the North End campus required only more inclined to lecture and students far he was a serviceman in Asia, 1 have teased Bob one bus. The $75 tuition was a bit steep, but more expected to listen. This time around that he can’t really consider himself a student ■ Bob earned it with a night job operating the he is impressed with the way in which of China, since he has never visited the coun­ i elevator in Tacoma’s 12-story Fidelity Building. his classmates are willing to engage their try. With a gleam in his eye, Bob entered the By 7 p.m. most of the foot traffic had dissipat­ professors and participate in class discussions. classroom one day with the announcement of ed, so Bob could start on his homework. And even though this nonagenarian is quite plans to tour China this spring. My guess is After two years at Puget Sound, Bob was comfortable handling his iPhone, he marvels he will wait until classes are out in May before ; : drafted into a Navy Seabees construction at the technology in the modern classroom, making the trip. He’s not the type to cut class.

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Brett Veerhusen came to Puget Sound the year that I did: 2004. Not that long ago from my perspective, but Brett probably has a dif­ ferent view of things. We’ve kept in contact through the years, and with a recent email mes­ sage he brought me up to date on what’s been going on in his life. His career trajectory has been pure Brett: bold and forward-looking. I remember those same characteristics as he walked into my Mc­ Intyre Hall office as a sophomore, stuck his hand out, and said something like “You’re my advisor. I’m Brett. I thought it might be good to get acquainted.” Then, later, at the 2008 Commencement ceremony, I glimpsed him briefly, mortarboard raised in triumph. So I have him to thank for an indelible, quintessential image of what it looks like to commence from Puget Sound. Brett on his old gillnetter, near Bristol Bay, Alaska. He offers some good advice: “Put yourself out there, take risks, make yourself vulnerable, project, which would have been the largest operating his fishing boat in Bristol Bay in the dream big, and don’t run away from change. open-pit mine in the world and could have summers, working on the campaign against Don’t let any naysayers give you doubt in threatened the salmon run in Bristol Bay. He Pebble Mine, and earning an advanced degree. yourself, and focus on keeping your mind and accepted the invitation, and, as Brett tells it, Brett says staying healthy was a big factor in body healthy so you can keep your confidence his career “really took off.” making those things possible. “I’ve always strong.” And how. carved out time for myself to run, work out, He’s lived those words. He took some He’s been the keynote speaker for the En­ and keep myself physically active. Despite be­ risks. After a yearlong stint as an analyst with vironmental Defense Fund in La Paz, Mexico, ing so busy, I believe that this allowed me to BlackRock Alternative Advisors, he made the a guest lecturer at the University of Wash­ accomplish everything at the same time.” then-tough decision to move to Nicaragua for ington, and a presenter to the Council for The successful campaign against Pebble eight months to work for blueEnergy group as Environmental Quality at the White House. Mine led to a new job: executive director of its controller and fisheries study coordinator. It He believed that a bona fide industry stake­ the nation’s only national commercial-fishing was interesting work, but he yearned to return holder based in D.C. could make a difference organization, Seafood Harvesters of America, to his roots: commercial fishing in Alaska. So he in the save-the-bay campaign, so he pitched in Washington, D.C. Brett sold his beloved did—as the youngest skipper working in Bristol the idea to his boss. Brett got the thumbs-up fishing boat. As he tells it, maybe someday Bay, Alaska, first on his dad’s vessel and even­ and moved to D.C. as the campaigns federal he will go back to fishing, but he might not tually purchasing his own 32-foot Bristol Bay fisheries strategist. After he worked almost a always have the opportunity to be a leader for gillnetter, the Finnegan. year in that capacity, the largest mining com­ his industry. Brett also dreamed big. He and a friend panies in the world backed out of the Pebble I’m not so sure about that. I think he is developed the concept for a reality television Mine project, and the EPA made its ruling to a leader whether he wears a suit in D.C. or show, which they then sold to Discovery Com­ restrict mining in the Bristol Bay region. The skipper’s gear on a fishing vessel. Time and munications. Hook, Line, and Sisters aired for campaign was successful. again I’ve seen him create opportunities by one season on TLC. He started blogging about Concurrent with all that, Brett also was staying true to his passion. So I have him to Alaska, and his writing got him noticed. The working on a masters degree in marine affairs thank for that, too. That is, for showing me Save Bristol Bay campaign asked him to join at the University of Washington. So he was what a Puget Sound graduate looks like after its campaign against the proposed Pebble Mine juggling three pretty intense commitments: Commencement.

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Walter Loewen- The Country, chronicling the Carolyn Cox "The Community Godfather in about national security, forge ; stein is a consul­ story of her cross-country Gargasz won re- Each of Us." was based on his bipartisan consensus, and raise : tant specializing in energy adventures with husband Bob election last November to the recent book titled Community understanding about national and nuclear technology. He Cummings '59, P'83 in their state of New Hampshire House Godfather: How Sam Volpen- security issues through direct ■; served as deputy director of Sprinter van, of Representatives in District test shaped the history of Han­ engagement and dialogue. To the nuclear power division and nicknamed 27. She has been a state rep­ ford and the Tri-Cities. that end Dirk took part in a talk ! director of the safety technol­ "Big Red" Fol­ resentative since 2001 and titled "Climate Change: Risks for _ ogy department at the Electric lowing close currently serves as chair of the National Security"at Anderson ■ Power Research Institute (EPRI) on the heels of Children and Family Law Dirk Jameson, University in Indiana on Oct until 1989. Before joining EPRI Travels, Omi's Committee, retired U.S. Air Force 15. 2014 AU is associated with in 1973, Walter was the director second book. lieutenant general, is a mem­ the ASP through a university of the applied physics division Big Red's Walk- ber of the American Security partnership program. More at at the Argonne National Labora- about, continues the tale of Omi C. Mark Smith. Project, a nonpartisan think americansecurityproject.org. tory in Illinois. He also served and Bob's yearlong adventure ns historian, author, tank based in Washington. D.C. in various research and teach­ exploring uncommon locations and national leader in the field The organization was formed Edward Amet ing posts at The Ohio State in North America. Daughter of economic development, to educate the American public received the Prostho- University and at then-Los Brenda Cummings Smith '83 was a guest speaker on Sept. about the changing landscape dontic Private Practice Award at Alamos Scientific Laboratory. joins Omi as a contributor on 23, 2014, in Washington State of national security in the the 2014 American College of Having authored more than the second book, which is avail­ University Tri-Cities’ 25th Anni­ 21st century. ASP's mission Prosthodontists Annual Awards 40 publications, Walter holds able through Amazon. versary lecture series. His talk, is to develop and share ideas three nuclear reactor patents, and he participated in the Risk Assessment Review Group Report to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, pub­ THE CAMPAIGN lished in September 1978 He FOR UNIVERSITY earned his Ph.D. in physics at 01E The Ohio State University and [OFAKIND] OF PUGET SOUND is a fellow of both the American Physical Society and the Ameri­ can Nuclear Society, awarded More than 65 Loggers gathered Saturday, Sept. 20,2014, for a One [of a Kind] evening at Flex on the criteria of exceptional Space in Portland, Ore. Puget Sound alumni, parents, and friends shared stories over drinks and contributions and professional hors d'oeuvres with President Ron Thomas and MaryThomas.The evening program featured achievements in the areas of several members of the Puget Sound community, including board of trustees members Bill physics and nuclear science Nelson '69 and Sunshine Morrison '94, Lillis Scholar Billy Rathje '15, and the faculty-student and technology. Walter was on ! trio Director of Strings and Professor of Violin Maria Sampen, Cordelia Wikarski Miedel Artist the former Atomic Energy Com­ in Residence Meta Weiss, and Clara Fuhrman '16.This event marked the official start of the mission's Advisory Committee Portland regional campaign, an initiative focused on increasing support and participation on reactor physics for three among area Loggers as part of the $125 million One [of a Kind] campaign. years.

Among those who stepped into photographer Ross Mulhausen's photo booth (this page): David Johnson Amanda Black '80 and Susan Bladholm '87, P'16; Bill Nelson '69; Mike Martin and Cathy released a book in Tollefson '83, P'17; Patricia and Bill Lindquist P'86, GP'14. Next page: Rebecca Harrison '01; November titled From Jews to Ava Chapman '77; Christy Thomas '00; Aaron Snead and Kirsten Iverson '05; Mary Ann Cooper Christians in Ancient America: Aschenbrenner '83 and John Aschenbrenner; Mike and Nancy Teskey P'18 and DavidTeskey '18. An Introduction, Guide and Facing page: George and Susan Sorensen P'15; David Lev '10; Meta Weiss, Maria Sampen; and Resource for the Book of Clara Fuhrman '16; David Hughes '04 and Jennifer Creek Hughes '04; Margaret Johnson '12 and Mormon. He compiled this "in- Elizabeth Basalto '12; Dorine Davis Enz '70, P'96 and Jon Enz '68, P'96. depth introduction" to the Book of Mormon from notes taken after years t'lnit) Jot* to Oimfuti. m Aimml A»r*cn» j of studying and teaching classes on the subject. He has been a minister in the Community of Christ Church since 1955. David retired after teaching high school in Tacoma for 40 years. For more informa­ tion about David and his book, visit whatsanephite.com.

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and President's Dinner on Nov. coached three state champion­ documenting, preserving, and Burr Anderson tary of the Master Gardener 7, 2014. in New Orleans. Ed's ship teams at Gig Harbor and recording minority peoples m spent decades in Foundation of Washington practice, based in Overland several state champions. The and remote civilizations. Pierre the business world before dis­ State. Congratulations, John! Park. Kan., is known for innova­ programs at each school have earned his Master of Fine Arts covering his passion for writing tion and expertise in prostho- grown substantially under Joel’s at California State University. novels that provide readers with II? dontics and implant dentistry. leadership; 67 participants Los Angeles, and taught art suspense and forensic intrigue. Bill Sargent '70, He is a diplomate of the Ameri­ turned out at Peninsula this in Glendale, Calif., at Hoover It was a criminology course dur­ GNWJ M.B.A/75 retired can Board of Prosthodontics year. High School. He is the current ing his time at Puget Sound and after 20 years of service as the and the American Board of Oral president of the Adventurers' gjgUMMi | a research proj- CFO for the Spokane County Implantology/lmplant Dentistry. Foundation See adventurers j|8pS||Pr I ect with the Library District. In 1992 he foundation.org. Tacoma Police retired from the U.S. Navy, in Joel Wingard was the subject which he served 22 years as a of an Oct. 1. 2014, News Tri­ In November 2014 Owen nHHNHH^ Department Tips for Feeding Easy Keepers." that inspired supply corps officer specializing bune article about his 36-year Robinson joined the board was featured on the Railbird his first book. in logistics and financial man­ Corner of the Derby Bar and of trustees of the University agement. As a certified public of Great Falls in Montana. He The Drummer Grill website (derbybarandgrill. His latest. accountant, Bill has taught ac­ com) in October 2014. Heather is president and CEO of both counting and financial manage­ Lumber Yard Supply Co. and High Seas Darkness, is set on Carolyn Cox Gargasz ranches with her husband near a luxury cruise ship. When a ment courses for the University Flawless Auto Body in the city Salmon. Idaho. She has raised passenger falls victim to a vi­ of Alaska, the University of ’60 won re-election of Great Falls, where he was and trained horses for 50 years cious sexual assault, the book's Maryland, City Colleges of Chi­ born and raised. Owen earned last November to and has published 20 books hero, private maritime investi­ cago, the University of Idaho, his master's at the University and more than 9,000 articles gator Brick Morgan, discovers and Community Colleges of the state of New of Montana. He has served on for horse and livestock publica­ a terrorist plot that threatens Spokane. Hampshire House tions. Learn more on her blog numerous community boards, including Columbus Hospital, thousands of passengers on of Representatives heathersmiththomas.blogspot. an entire fleet of cruise ships. Great Falls Public Schools, the Bob Lucey '71, com. Find out more about the book in District 27. She City Study Commission, Rotary P'04 was a recipient, and Burr at burrandersonauthor. Club, and United Way, among representing the West region, has been a state com. Pierte Odier was many others. of the 2014 Chapter Leader­

representative since H8SI•» a featuredf ri speakerk Jerry Walden's latest book. ship Awards given by the Na­ tional Football Foundation. The 2001. at the Flmtridge Bookstore and War Lords of Canam, available ;j John Strong is the Coffeehouse on Oct. 16, 2014. through Barnes & Noble, was recipient of the Ed awards recognize an individual He was invited to discuss his published in June 2014. The LaCrosse Distinguished Service from each region of the country three-month journey on foot, in novel is set at Award for 2014, for developing for their "commitment, gen­ coaching career in Gig Harbor. the air. and by sea across Sibe­ a time when an electronic logbook to enter, erosity, and leadership at the Wash. Joel coached cross ria. where he "studied indige­ the effects of organize, and access plant local level in fulfilling the NFF's mission of developing leaders country at Peninsula High nous people and researched the global warm­ diagnostic clinic information for School from 1974 to 1978. then theory that all American Indians WAR LORDS ing on food WSU's Master Gardener Pro­ through football." The five lead­ OF CANAM at Gig Harbor High from 1979 migrated to the U.S. over the production, gram. He also provided training ership awards were presented to 1998, returning to Peninsula Bering Strait." After the read­ ______international for the new logbook, which has at the NFF's Chapter Awards for the 2003 season and coach­ ing. Pierre signed copies of his ESHHHH commerce, and improved clinic records and Luncheon at The Waldorf Asto­ ing there ever since, now split­ book Some Last People: Van- governments bring about the reporting for several counties ria in New York City on Dec. 9 ting his time between the two ishing Tribes of Bhutan, China. near destruction of human civili- across the state. John is past Bob has played and coached schools. Joel also coached track Mexico, Mongolia and Siberia, zation. The book's protagonist, a president of the Yakima County football in the Tacoma area for over the years, taught math which is available on Amazon. retired U.S. Army colonel, may Master Gardener Foundation more than 50 years, starting at from 1966 to 2001. and was Gig He is the founder of L'lmage be the only possibility for build- and currently serves as secre- Bellarmine Preparatory School Harbor High's athletic director Odier Publishing, dedicated to ing a new civilization. for a time in the 1990s. He has I

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in Tacoma He earned All-Amer­ 2004 to 2014 Craig was chair Seahawks Blog on Oct. 28. HjfiBH Larry Bielstein Steve Levenseller, ica honors at UPS and was and director of AmericanWest 2014. He is an original season- M.B.A/78 is a re­ offensive coordinator inducted into the Puget Sound Bancorp. He was named the ticket holder and was quoted: tired U.S. Air Force pilot who at Peninsula High School in Gig Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. 2014 Tri-Citian of the Year in "Initially, five Aliment cousins lives in Gig Harbor, Wash. His Harbor, was quoted in a Dec. Bob went on to coach football Tri-Cities, Wash., last April. The purchased season tickets to­ career was the subject of a 1, 2014, Tacoma News Tribune at Curtis High School for 30 award is presented to a person gether, always on the 35-yard Peninsula Gateway article last article about his first teaching years, winning four Washington who demonstrates "outstand­ line on the Seahawks' side and summer. Larry currently is a and head football coaching job. state 3A championships. He is ing leadership and contribution south end of the Kingdome, lieutenant colonel and flight in Napavine, Wash. This fall an inductee in the Washington to positive development, eco­ where we enjoyed great family instructor with the Peninsula the Tribune also named him State Football Coaches and the nomic growth, and quality of life fun over many years " Randy Composite Civil Air Patrol based All Area Offensive Coordinator. Pacific Northwest Football halls in theTri-Cities." attended last year's Super Bowl at Bremerton National Airport. Napavine played for its third 2B of fame. He has been a mem­ in New Jersey! He was a fixed-wing, rotary­ ber of the NFF's Tacoma Pierce Harvey Ferguson M.RA/77, wing, and civilian pilot who flew Nancy McDaniel's County Chapter since 1976 and a retired Seattle Police Depart­ combat missions in Vietnam. research and travel Nancy McDaniel's has served as chapter president ment chief of operations, has He was awarded the Bronze over the past 10-plus years have since 2008. Bob continues the written a biography of a World Star among other service med­ (’75) research and legacy set by his college coach culminated in a book titled A als. In 2009 Larry received the Sound Defense: Military Histori­ War II general.The University travel over the past and mentor, PaulWallrof P'80, of Oklahoma Federal Aviation Administra­ cal Sites of Puget Sound. She who founded the Pierce County THE LAST Press will pub­ tion's Wright Brothers Master 10-plus years have chapter. writes: "I love Washington state CAVALRYMAN lish The Last Pilot Award, which recognizes and have always enjoyed mili­ IIIIUI i''. i:-« pilots who have "demonstrated culminated in a IUCIJ1 l.J •ii. ji. Cavalryman: tary history, so I combined both k The Life of professionalism, skill, and avia­ book titled A Sound Susan Roberts for this book," which is available tion expertise by maintaining r ijr General Lucian Defense: Military mi sends this update: on Amazon. Nancy retired from safe operations for 50 or more ; JL. K Truscott, Jr. "Retirement from United Air­ the U.S. Air Force as a colonel in March 2015 years." Historical Sites of lines after 38 years looms on in the Medical Service Corps in as part of its Campaigns and Rob Cushman resigned as the horizon! A breathtaking 1997. She moved back to Chi- Puget Sound. It Commanders series. Truscott head football coach at Augus- memory: Walking around the macum. Wash., with her hus­ grew up in the Oklahoma Ter­ tana College in December. He is available at LAX United hangar where the band, retired ritory, was commissioned a had led the Vikings for four sea­ Amazon.com. Space Shuttle Endeavour was Air Force Col. horse cavalry officer following sons. Rob was originally hired housed, and then on Oct. 12, Glenn Davis. the Pancho Villa raids, and at as the defensive coordinator 2012. the Endeavour was posi­ She adds: "I the onset of World War II cre­ for the team in 2008; he took tioned across the street from was appointed ated the U.S. Army Rangers. over as head coach in 2010. Rob state title in December, losing my Los Angeles address for by the Wash­ He went on to lead invasions helped produce five Academic to Okanogan 17-14. At Puget about 10 hours before its his­ ington state in North Africa, Italy, and All-Americans, a National Foot­ Sound Steve was an NCAA Di­ toric ride to the California Space governor to Southern France. Following ball Foundation Scholar, and an vision IIThirdTeam All-American Center!" the board of trustees for the the war he became President NCAA Division III All-American. Washington State School for in 1977 and earned Honorable Eisenhower's trusted eyes and Twenty-two Vikings earned All- the Blind—a gratifying job at a Mention in 1978. In 1978 he ears within the fledgling and Conference recognition while was the NCAA Division II leader jiluSjp. Craig Eerkes tremendous school!" troublesome CIA. Harvey and Rob was at the helm at Augus- in kickoff returns, with a 34.8- joined the board his wife. Margie, live in Tucson. tana. He previously had head yard per game average. Steve of directors for Tacoma-based Ariz., where he continues his coaching positions at Eastern set school records in kickoff Columbia Banking System in decades-long passion for riding, Oregon University and helped return yardage in a season (607) September 2014. He currently featured as the 12th Fan of the repairing, restoring, and collect­ begin the football program at and career (942) and holds the is the president and CEO of Week on the Seattle Times ing bicycles. Feather River College in Quincy, school record for the longest Sun Pacific Energy Inc. From Calif. : :

L kickoff return for a touchdown. of experience working in the ing industry in his family's busi­ the United Nations, Susan '52. He lives in Federal Way. 99 yards! He set school records state's Department of Financial ness. Fick Foundry Company. 0) Rice. Elizabeth has extensive Wash., with his wife and two in pass interceptions for a sea- Institutions, diplomatic experience in global children, and continues to teach 03 son (10) and career (16). Steve Frank Petty M.B.A/81 was development, sustainability, and high school English. ;■ Cv.' Karen Meyer E was selected as the John Hein- honored at a ceremony cel­ peacebuilding. CO Eisenbrey continues cn rick Most Inspirational Athlete ebrating his 36 years of federal 03 in 1977-78. He is a member of to put her English degree to Brig. Gen. James Johnson is service. He retired on Oct. 31. Pamela Sjostrom good use. Her garage-rock su­ profiled on the U.S. Air Force o Puget Sound's Athletic Hall of 2014, as deputy director of Fuller lives, works, Fame. perhero short story "St. Rage" website, in a piece that states the Mission and Installation and plays m Wyoming with her was selected as the January his service career began Contracting Command and as husband. Adam, and two chil­ 2015 release in the Pankhearst through the ROTC program i commander of the 918th Con­ dren, Benjamin, 16. and Breila. j nUM Charles Kile was Singles Club, while her poem at Puget Sound. He served in tingency Contracting Battalion 13. She is in private practice promoted to journey "Popcorn" will appear in the operational positions support­ at Fort Carson, Colo. Frank as a clinical psychologist and technician/project inspector in collection No Love Lost, also ing U.S. Air Forces in Europe began his career as a test pilot provides train­ charge of highway resurfac­ from Pankhearst (pankhearst. and Air Mobility Command and ing programs in the Transportation Corps, completed numerous leader­ Sunning, Lulling, ing for three counties in North wordpress.com). When it rains, or Uiing nationally and Carolina. In July he coordinated transitioning to the Army Acqui­ ship assignments at the squad­ it pours: Karen's band. Your Li internationally resurfacing projects equaling sitions Corps. He held various Mother Should Know ron. wing, major command, and leadership positions before on the topics 85 miles of two-lane roads. (facebook.com/pages/ headquarters Air Force, along retiring as a colonel. Frank then of trauma treat­ Charles has been employed by Your-Mother-Should- with joint command levels at took an assignment as the chief ment. crisis Know/281518089531). had a U.S. Transportation Command, I intervention, of contracting for the regional CD release show on Jan. 23 at Central Command, and Special contracting office in Vicenza, and therapy for psychosis. the Highline Bar in Seattle. The Operations Command James Elizabeth Co usetis Italy, before moving on to Fort Pamela's book, Surviving, Exist­ performance celebrated the is currently commander, Air ing. or Living: Phase-Specific Carson's contracting office. Force Recruiting Service, at 87, Hon. 07, who release of Rocks & Glass, their Therapy for Severe Psychosis. Joint Base San Antonio-Ran- Jeffry Weers was recently first full-length album. came out last year. Contact her was sworn in as U.S. named chief scientific officer dolph, Texas. Prior to his current CarinTorp sends this happy at prfullerOpamelafullerphd. at Novartis Pharmaceuticals position, he was director for representative on note: “What a lovely surprise I com. Corporation and a fellow of the logistics, U.S. Africa Command, had several weeks ago when In October 2014 Gillian Gawne the United Nations American Association of Phar­ in Stuttgart. Germany. Over the I was in between clients and Mittelstaedt. program direc­ maceutical Scientists. Election years James has received the Economic and Social heard a knock on my door and tor for Tribal Healthy Homes to fellow status is based on Defense Superior Service Med­ Council and as alter­ there were Rich and Alison Network, was a profile subject "an individual’s documented al. Legion of Merit, Meritorious [Mendenhall] Lindsey on my in a takepart.com article on the nate representative sustained level of superior Service Medal, and the Joint doorstep. I still am not quite hidden dangers of indoor air and distinguished professional Meritorious Unit Award. to the UN General sure how they found me. pollution from wood stoves. achievement and contributions but it was great to catch up a A reader describes Cynthia According to the article Gillian Assembly in 2012, in a relevant field." Congratula­ little. (Has it really been almost Rosi's latest novel, The Light has been working for more than tions, Jeff! iv ill join the United 30 years?!) Unfortunately I Catcher, as "a good mystery 20 years to expose the link be­ didn't think about getting our with a touch of Nations Eoundation tween indoor air pollution and picture until the Lindseys had 'magic' tossed high rates of asthma and other David Allen was in." The book as its deputy chief USas re-elected to the gone on their way to enjoy the health issues among Native colorful leaves of New England, is available American communities. Her executive officer in Newport City Council in New­ through Ama- port. Ore., in last November's but if you want to see what we * i. work won the U.S. Environmen­ 2015. look like you could just find one zon and Barnes tal Protection Agency's 2014 election. He previously had pB; & Noble. Find served on the council from from our college days because Clean Air Excellence award in we haven't changed a bit. I love im- out more about the Education/Outreach cate­ 2001 to 2004 and again begin­ Cynthia and her psychic pro­ the North Carolina Department ning in 2011 to present. David is these kind of surprises, so any­ gory. one. anytime, if you find your­ tagonist at thelightcatchernovel. of Transportation since Decem­ an attorney in private practice. com. K.Yvonne "Von" Anderson ber 1996; he started out as a He has served on or chaired self in Keene, N.H.. please do Thompson, self-described rodman on a survey crew. Now numerous local government stop by." Rich and Carin were in Thomas Springer's collection poet, wordsmith. and soup ma- in its 21st year, his community committees and councils. the Adelphians together. Alison of poetry. Two Bits and Odd ven. sent this update in Novem­ ministry. Night on the Town, is was best friends with one of Days: A Collection of Verse and ber: "This has been a year of a series of monthly events for Carin’s good friends. Song, includes lovely obser­ changes in my life. After many Christian singles in the Raleigh ; Ted Fick M.B.A/84 vations made over a 35 year years doing anything but write _4Z&'. was selected as area (nightonthetown2002. period—snippets of divine wis­ poetry. I finally graduated with a Elizabeth Cousens tripoc.com). Charles is studying CEO of the Port of Seattle last dom pulled from the mundane. poetry M.F.A. in July 2014 from *87. Hon/07, who September. The pea suppeas m or thoughtful the Solstice M.F.A. program for a master's degree in coun­ was sworn in as U.S. represen­ ponderings on seling at Southeastern Baptist 200,000 jobs in Washington at Pine Manor College just tative on the United Nations the juxtaposi­ Theological Seminary. and owns and operates Seattle- outside of Boston. My oldest Tacoma International Airport. Economic and Social Council tion between son graduated from high school According to The Seattle Times. and as alternate representative nature and and reported for Navy boot William Beatty *81, Ted was an executive with the to the U.N. General Assembly man. His book camp in January. My younger J.D/84, Washington Kenworth truck division of PAC­ in 2012. will join the United Na­ | offers "an son and I will be embarking on state's director of securities. CAR for 17 years, leaving in tions Foundation as its deputy ' expression of a homeschooling adventure. I was elected president of the 2000 to serve as president and chief executive officer in 2015. experiences ... that seem to curate Duvall Poetry lin Duvall. Elizabeth previously served Noah American Securities Ad­ CEO of Po?ar Corp.. a tank-truck have a root at UPS." Thomas' Wash.l and serve on the board ministrators Association in Sep­ manufacturer in Minnesota. as principal polio/ advisor and parents are Frank Springer '52 of directors for the Redmond tember 2014. He has 28 years Ted was raised inTacoma and counselor to the permanent and Dorothy Ross Springer Association of Spokenword. began work in the manufactur- representative of the U.S. to

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I'm also just finishing my first Noir Oregon Willamette Valley instructor at Cornerstone Music book-length poetry manuscript 2012 and 92 for Boedecker Conservatory in Los Angeles. and have started a documen­ Pinot NoirYamhill-Carlton Dis­ He earned his master's degree LOGGER TO-DO LIST tary poetry project examining trict CuveeYC 2012. Order now in music at the San Francisco my father's experiences in the (if there's any left!) at Conservatory of Music and a February 6 Pacific Theater during World boedeckerwines.com. doctoral degree in cello per­ On campus formance at the University of War II. In my spare time I have Roger Valdez was featured 7:30 p.m., Kilworth Memorial Chapel been at the same automotive in a Jan. 5, 2015, Seattle Met Washington. He previously taught cello at the Wise School An Evening of Baroque Music manufacturer's representative magazine article titled "The 15 firm for the last 18 years, and I People Who Should Really Run in L.A. Paul is a health care Dawn Padula, mezzo-soprano; Maria Sampen, have transitioned from running Seattle" He has been the full­ marketing communications violin;Timothy Christie, violin; Duane Hulbert, the office to teaching our manu­ time director of Smart Growth consultant in Beverly Hills. He harpsichord; Kathryn Lehmann and Dorian Singers, facturers how to manage their Seattle for a year now. The ad­ holds a master's in communica­ School of Music string students tions from USC and an M.B.A. business at Amazon.com and vocacy group collaborates with from the University of Califor­ Tickets.pugetsound.edu or at the door Costco. If anyone is ever in the builders, developers, and other Sky [Skykomish, Wash.] Valley nia, Irvine. stakeholders to help Seattle's March 6-7 area, look me up!" city government enact land-use On campus il EmilieTumer is having fun with codes that are appropriate for :j Ed Matuskey her"second" career as the meeting housing demand while Fri.: 7:30 p.m.; Sat.: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. il sends this news. Norton Clapp Theatre. Jones Hall proprietor of Emilie's Bakery in preserving the character of "After getting my UPS degree Arlington, Wash. She worked neighborhoods and supporting I went on to the UW Informa­ A Streetcar Named Desire as an air traffic controller at sustainable growth. Learn more tion School (iSchool) and got a Tennessee Williams' play directed by Jess K. Smith Paine Field in Everett, Wash., at smartgrowthseattle.org. Master of Library and Informa­ '05. assistant professor of theatre for nearly 25 years, according to tion Science in 1999 I went on a November 2014 Daily Herald to do metadata and taxonomy Tickets.pugetsound.edu or 253-879-3100 of Everett article. Emilie went In December i Damon Johnson work at Amazon, Microsoft, through the challenge of apply­ March 24 mwas appointed senior vice pres­ and a couple of startups. Mid- ing for a state cottage kitchen li­ November marked my two-year ident for business development San Francisco cense last May and was up and anniversary at Amazon (my I at YuppTV. Yupp is one of the Loggers Keep Learning running for the farmers market second stmt as an Amazon em­ largest Internet TV providers of season. She learned most of ployee) as the browse taxono­ Jenkins Johnson Gallery ' South Asian live TV and on-de­ what she knows about baking mist responsible for maintaining Details to be announced ! mand movies and music. He'll i from her Norwegian grand­ and updating the categories for lead the development of distri­ See pugetsound.edu/gateways/alumni/events mother and sister. She adds: the Books store. Working to bution partnerships and build "It has been a very rewarding shape the browsing experience new content and entertainment March 26 experience to do something of the biggest bookstore in the options for the rapidly growing Los Angeles that I have loved to do all my world is pretty much a dream over-the-top (OTT) Internet TV life and provide a little joy to job for a writing major-turned- Loggers Keep Learning market. Damon has more than people who purchase my baked librarian! And even though I’ve 20 years of industry experience, Details to be announced goods." See emiliesbakery.com lived in Seattle for the last 15 most recently at PlayStation, See pugetsound.edu/gateways/alumni/events for more info. years. I still head down south where he led efforts to build an now and then to meet up with OTT entertainment platform for April 16 fellow alumni and take part in Sony. Before that he was re­ Tracy Larochelle role-playing games, just like we Spokane sponsible for building the digital m Sherles created and used to back at UPS." Details to be announced opened a new retail store in Na­ media division for Fox Sports in See pugetsound.edu/gateways/alumni/events ples, Fla., called Myxn Scents, Latin America. where customers create their Patrick Jackson own fragrances by choosing was hired by IvyCat April 30 Richard Davenport from nearly 450 scents. Before Web Services in Gig Harbor, Honolulu sent this update in moving to Naples in 2013, Tracy Wash., as senior developer. The November: "Last September I Loggers Keep Learning was president of Chicago-based company specializes in Word- bought Lavendera Massage, a Shell Vacations for 15 years. The Press plugin development, site Details to be announced 10-year-old business in Friday company was sold to Wyndham construction, maintenance, and See pugetsound.edu/gateways/alumni/events Harbor, Wash., from an amaz­ Vacation Ownership in 2012. hosting (ivycat.com). Patrick re­ ing lady who had more than Visit myxnscents.com for more. ceived his master's in computer 40 years of experience in mas­ June 5-7 science atThe University of sage. I have inherited a wonder­ Mississippi. He previously was Summer Reunion Weekend ful staff, and look forward to ]jj Stewart Boedecker director of information systems m. putting my Puget Sound educa­ and wife Athena at InTime. October 30-31 tion in accounting and comput­ Pappas, owners of Boedecker Homecoming + Family Weekend Cellars in Portland, Ore., made er science to work in paradise." Steven Schultz moved to a brief appearance in the docu­ See more at lavenderadayspa. Germany in 2001 to be closer mentary American Wine Story, com. to his girlfriend, Kim. In 2006 Alumni events are announced at pugetsound.edu/ he finished his Ph.D. in organic which premiered in Portland Stephen Reis and Paul Lerner gateways/alumni/events. On-campus events are chemistry at the University of last fall. They also received high were married on Oct. 25, 2014, announced at pugetsound.edu/news-and-events/ Munster. He tells us: "Since marks in Wine Spectator maga­ at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel events-calendar then I have been working in the zine's Oct. 15. 2014, issue, scor­ in California. Stephen is a cello ing 89 for their Boedecker Pinot rubber industry, for the past six

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years as a project leader in the us busy. Kim infected me with Seema Sueko Ahmed Hirsch Justin said he made a trip to Last September co research group at Apollo Tyres her love of Icelandic horses and made her directorial debut at Nebraska in September to visit an Kathy Robinson (D Global R&D in the Netherlands. we currently have a gelding to The Pasadena Playhouse in No­ relatives, and a summer festi­ M.A.T/97 began work as as­ 03 I've kept up with home-brewing play with. If any alums are in vember 2014 with the play Stop val tour that he made included sistant principal at Chautauqua E beer since learning the craft northern Europe and need a Kiss. The production received Taste of Tacoma, the Fourth Elementary School on Vashon C/5 C/5 from some biologists at UPS. place to stay, we have plenty outstanding reviews from the of July Freedom Fair, and the Island. She had been a teacher 03 Playing classical guitar and trav­ of room!" Contact Steven at Los Angeles Times and the LA Washington State Fair He in the University Place School O eling as much as possible keep [email protected]. Weekly. Seema joined the play­ also attended Puget Sound's District for nearly 12 years. house staff in January 2014 as Summer Reunion and took the Kathy has twice held temporary associate artistic director, after opportunity to stay in a dorm, assistant principal positions at nine years as the co-founding take classes as part of Alumni elementary schools in Universi­ About classmates executive artistic director of College, and attend the annual ty Place, where she continues Mo'olelo Performing Arts Distinguished Alumni Awards to live Company, a socially conscious dinner and presentations. theater company in San Diego. "T ^ The Classmates editor is Cathy Steve Cho joined Lootsie as Since arriving at the playhouse, Ben Steele was Tollefson '83, P'17. You can call chief operating officer in Sep­ Seema has hired four commu­ hired by the North­ her at 253-879-2762 or email tember. Lootsie is a mobile- nity organizers—one for each west's outdoor-gear giant REI [email protected]. device platform that offers show in the current season. in November as the company's customers the opportunity to first-ever chief creative officer. Where do Classmates entries Alison De La Cruz '96 joined earn loyalty points for using He came from Seattle's Hornall , . come from? Seema as the community orga­ certain apps and games. Steve Anderson, where he was the About half come directly from you. nizer for Stop Kiss. previously was vice president agency's executive creative di­ • either in letters or in email updates. of business development for rector. Ben started his new job L . Some reach us when alumni volun- Robyn Chance's Kiip, a rewards network. Prior on Jan. 1. Congratulations! teer for the ASK Network and grant M.A.T/95 artwork to that he was a software ■I permission for the information they was showcased at the Ed­ sales leader with IBM Soft­ ™ provide to be published in Arches. monds Arts Festival Foundation ware Group. Steve earned his Bryce Britton was The rest are compiled from a variety of public sources such as Gallery at the Frances Anderson MBA. in marketing at the Uni­ hired by the West newspaper and magazine clippings, and press releases sent to Cultural Center in Edmonds. versity of California, Davis. Virginia University College of us by employers when, for example, a Puget Sound grad at the Wash., during October 2014. Galvin Guerrero, president Creative Arts as director of company gets a new job. We publish Classmates information the newly created bachelor's The engagement included a talk of Mount Carmel School, on both in the print edition of Arches and on the Web in the online titled "The Art of Story." Accord­ Saipan, Northern Mariana Is­ degree program in musical the­ version. It is our policy not to publish pregnancy or engagement ing to an announcement in My lands. wrote an original stage ater. Bryce earned his Master announcements, or candidacies for political office. However, of Fine Arts degree in theater Edmonds News. Robyn thinks adaptation of Mary Shelley's we are happy to print news of births, marriages, and elections of her paintings as another novel Frankenstein. The play direction at Ohio University. His to office. Classmates submissions are edited for style, clarity, theater credits include work at way to tell stories. Robyn is an was performed by the school's and length. We put a lot of effort into making sure entries are Seattle Children's Theatre. Seat­ artist, illustrator, author, and theater club last fall. According accurate, but sometimes we slip up. Please let us know if you tle Repertory Theatre, and ACT, teacher. She has been an edu­ to a Marianas Variety article. see incorrect information published in Classmates. among others. Bryce joined the cator for the Art for Kids School Galvin has been a fan of the in Olympia, Wash., and in the novel since first reading the theater and dance faculty at the Scrapbook public schools for 16 years. See book in high school. As an Eng­ college last fall. High-resolution digital photos or prints preferred. Kindly identify Robyn's work at chancean.com. lish teacher since 1998, he has alumni in the snapshot. Also, please, for baby pictures, include always devoted an entire quar­ alumni parents in the photo. Heather White is the owner ter/unit to studying the novel. of South Sound Piano (SSP), a SH sscr Publication deadlines school In Burien, Wash., serving Galvin recently completed as SiriusXM Satellite Radio Aug. 15 for the autumn issue, Nov. 15 for winter, Feb. 15 for the South Seattle region. The an online certification course director of Talent and Industry spring, May 15 for summer studio hosted an open house titled Achieving Expertise with Relations after 10 years to start on Sept. 6, 2014, as a grand Duke University, focusing his a social media consulting busi­ To send Classmates entries or to change your address reopening following the rebrand writing and research on Shel­ ness, Laura Heywood Media. Electronically: pugetsound.edu/infoupdate or email Classmates of the school. According the ley's novel. She will specialize in social Editor Cathy Tollefson at [email protected]. B-Town (Burien) Blog. SSP has media content consulting to Post: Arches, University of Puget Sound, Office of Communica­ Erin Hennessey Guinup served the local community create, maintain, and capitalize tions, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma WA 98416-1041. directed the world premiere since 2008. Heather has been of the musical He is There: on strong, interactive social media feeds for her clients. When submitting a change of address, please include your old teaching private piano lessons A Convert's Story on Nov 9, address. for 20 years. 2014. It was presented by the Prior to her position at Sirius, Laura worked on-air and as a Tacoma Multi-Stake Cultural A note on names and abbreviations producer in San Francisco. Undergraduate class years appear after names as numerals Arts Committee of The Church Justin Bemthal's of Jesus Christ of Latter-day David Sorenson preceded by an apostrophe (e.g., '73). “P"= parent. "GP"= annual holiday letter in Saints at the Lakewood Stake joined the Principal Financial grandparent. "Hon."= honorary degree. For graduate degrees. arrived just before the college's "M.S,"= master of science; "M.B.A."= master of business Center in Lakewood, Wash. Group in its Minnesota Busi­ winter break, and we got news Erin has appeared in local ness Center in Lake Elmo as a J administration; “M.A.T= master of arts in teaching; "M.Ed. = about the year's happenings master of education; "M.RA."= master of public administration; opera, theater, and church financial advisor and represen­ and celebrations, including master of music; M.S.O.T., M.O.T= master of oc­ productions and has taught tative. David holds the Princor Justin's 16th year of employ­ cupational therapy; "D.RT= doctor of physical therapy; "J.D.*'= private vocal lessons in Tacoma registered representative desig­ ment at Columbia Bank and his doctor of law. for 16 years. Find out more at nation. 40th-birthday dinner at Harbor learningmusician.com/ Lights restaurant in Tacoma. ErinGuinup.

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ffifj Jewel Greenberg, teams in 2010. Erik also works i— U actor, writer, and as a physical therapist at One to filmmaker, added the ABC hit One Physical Therapy in Tacoma. show Scandal to her rdsumd BethWommack finished her i last fall. She moved to L.A. Ph.D. at the University of Califor­ from Washington, D C., in nia. Berkeley, in the Department Once a Logger, Always a Logger! 2009 after work at the Woolly i of Integrative Biology. She now Your Puget Sound journey continues long past graduation. Mammoth Theatre Company in is the collections manager for dramaturgy and new play devel­ the University of Wyoming Ver­ Did you know that the moment you received your diploma, opment and in education and tebrate Museum outreach. Find out more about you became a member of the (more than 40,000 strong!) . •; Jewel's work and film projects Alumni Association? No sign-up or dues required. at jewelgreenberg.com. In November the Julie Lieberman Greves, a Tacoma City Club THE PERKS: certified child life specialist at gave T'wina Franklin '06. . Seattle Children's Hospital, is M.A.T/07 its 2014 Dennis Sein­ Hs Networking opportunities, lectures, happy hours, and more through wry the co-author of feld Emerging Leader Award. 11 regional clubs across the country Upside Down T'wina is a teacher at Stadium High School in Tacoma. She ❖ Four issues of Arches magazine each year and Backwards 1 V- A Sibling's Jour- recently received an honorary $ The opportunity to audit one course each semester, at no charge Washington Association of Bp w ney Through ❖ Access to all of the books and electronic resources in Collins Memorial Library I Childhood Can­ School Administrators (WASA) ^ Fitness center, pool, and tennis pavilion memberships available . cer, published Community Leadership award in May 2014. for volunteerism for children in Tacoma Public Schools. T'wina She has more than 10 years of Are you interested in taking a more active role? Join the Alumni Council, a also is an instructor for the Met­ experience working with pedi­ group of more than 1,000 volunteers who do everything from planning Summer atric oncology patients and their ropolitan Development Council's Reunion Weekend to interviewing prospective students. Learn more at pugetsound. i families. College Bound program, and she serves as a community edu/alumnicouncil and stay tuned for more in Arches. Annie Schmidt joined the outreach coordinator and grant Fresno Philharmonic as its new writer at Tacoma Urban League. : development manager, accord­ She co-founded Ladies First, a : ing to an announcement in a girls' empowerment group, and November Fresno Bee article. she is a board member for her Emily Weber sends this great children's Parent Teacher Student news: "I am now a National Association and for the State­ and his teammates won two instruction in Mongolia. China. Benjamin Cohn was one of Board Certified Teacher in the wide Poverty Action Network. Northwest Conference titles India, France, and Canada. (See only five grad students and area of school counseling. I in his three seasons. He also Arches, summer 2011.) She recent graduates selected work as an elementary school played on the UPS squad that currently teaches and performs to participate in the 2014-15 counselor inTumwater, Wash " Anne Grey '08, set a school record of 20 wins with Night Flight Aerial and the Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship to Emily earned her certification in M.A.T/09 is an art, in a season. Circus Project in her hometown "explore the power of music November 2014. drama, and music teacher at of Portland. Ore. In November to foster cross-cultural com­ Truckee Elementary School in Jacki taught a workshop titled munication. overcome cultural Truckee, Calif. In November 2014 Active Flexibility for Contortion barriers between nations, and Megan Schrader identify the ideas that unite Dan McLean'04, Erika Kercher Halm is the new Training at CircusFest 2014 in was named Tech Net's executive v:r: M.A.T/08 was the Washington program director for Vancouver, B.C. our diverse societies" The joint director for Washington and the effort between the U.S. De­ men's runner-up. only 42 sec­ the Northwest Outward Bound Northwest region. TechNet is partment of State and mtvU. onds behind the winner, in the School base camp in Mazama, 10th annual Fairhaven Runners a national, bipartisan network Basanti Bail joined MTV's 24-hour college net­ Wash. She started as an instruc­ of CEOs and senior executives the accounting firm work, allows fellows to explore Waterfront 15K in Bellingham. tor with the school in 2009. Wash., in September. The Bell­ that promotes the growth of Eide Bailly LLP in Boise, Idaho, music as a common language ingham Herald article announc­ Jason Sisneros was the key- the technology industry by as an audit associate. She through projects of their own ing race results said that Dan note speaker at the National Ju- building relationships between earned a bachelor's in account­ design. Ben will facilitate ac­ was the winner of the race in nior College Athletic Association tech leaders and policymakers ing at Boise State University cess to music education for 2011. Division I Women's Champion- on the state and federal levels. and is currently working toward youth in Ghana. ship pretournament banquet on her certified public accountant Trevor Wadleigh, violist with Nov. 16, 2014. He was promoted designation. the four-piece, all-male string JjESgOTjjj Erik Waterland to women's assistant soccer Carolyn Coil joined ensemble Well-Strung, was Keith Blocker was asked to be D.RT/05 was named coach at the University of North McClain's Printmak- near home in November 2014 a panelist on a Tacoma com­ Carolina in January 2014. Jason ing Supplies in King City. Ore- director of health and fitness at to perform at the Neptune The­ munity forum in November to the Tacoma Stars indoor soc­ helped the Tar Heels win the in October. She majored in atre in Seattle. See well-strung, discuss the ramifications of the cer club and the South Sound national championship in 2012 printmaking at Puget Sound com for more about these tal­ grand jury decision not to indict Shock outdoor soccer club in as director of match analysis. and apprenticed in India with ented and hunky musicians. the police officer who shot Mi­ November. According to the For 17 years he has coached a traditional woodblock printer chael Brown in Ferguson, Mo, soccer with youth-level and high to learn how to print textiles. Stars' website, his focus has : Keith operates the consulting school teams, helping them Carolyn also interned at the been well-rounded fitness, in­ mm Jacki Ward received business Collective Empower­ win WIAA Washington state • Sitka Center for Art and Ecol­ jury prevention, and injury treat­ a Thomas J. Watson ment Leadership Development high school championships. As ogy on the Oregon coast last ment since beginning with the Fellowship in 2011-12 to study in Tacoma. a Logger soccer player. Jason local contortion methods and summer.

winter 2015 arches 43 in memoriam unruly shock of gray hair and a for 95 years before moving to tended Spokane Junior College preceded her in death. Three cn walleyed visage that could be Texas to be near his son a few before graduating from CPS. children and three grandchildren 0) 2 off-putting because it was hard years ago. Marc began his ca­ He then joined the U.S. Army survive Janet. CO | to tell if he was looking at you Air Corps in 1942 and became reer in the banking profession Richard Adamson '43 died on Vi g when his left eye wandered off a B-24 Liberator pilot, flying out E in 1940 at the National Bank Oct. 17 2014. He was 94. Born to £ track. We knew nothing of his to of Washington. He served as of Adak Island. Alaska. During on his grandparents' farm near CO personal life, and he maintained an Army officer from 1942 to a 30-year Air Force career, he Chehalis. Wash.. Dick joined o a Faulknerian sense of mystery. 1946, before continuing his served as a military intelligence the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944 He never mentioned his dis­ 38-year career in banking as a officer and was given top-secret after graduating from CPS. In ability—it was obvious that he teller, branch manager, and vice assignments with the Pentagon 1948 he married his wife of 63 faced daily physical challenges president of international bank­ and U.S. Pacific Command on years, Verna. Dick worked for and some degree of pain, and ing. Marc was active in several Oahu. Red married Eleanor the Washington State Patrol that he had to labor twice as Thompson in 1949. During his community organizations and from 1948 to 1965 and then for hard as anyone who took mobil­ held leadership posts in the tour of duty on Oahu, the two Washington's Department of ity for granted. But there was Puget Sound Alumni Associa­ grew to love Hawai'i and retired Licensing until his retirement. N, never a complaint, not a whit of tion, Junior Chamber of Com­ there in 1972. After Eleanor's He was a member of University self-pity in him. He just got on merce. Kiwanis International, death. Red married Hope Mor- Place Presbyterian Church for Faculty with it. And that was a lesson I Jaycees, SCORE, and The Zoo ley Gray. The couple enjoyed a 54 years Three children, five learned from him. too." Society. Marc also had talents 25-year union, living in Kailua Professor Emeritus of English grandchildren, and five great­ Ralph volunteered at Tacoma as a humorist, cartoonist, and and traveling the world. They Ralph Edward Corkrum Jr. grandchildren survive Dick. Community House from 1992 poet. Marc's wife of more than were active community vol­ died Nov. 10, 2014, at his home to 1998. 40 years. Beverly Peters Miller unteers and helped establish Marian Wilkinson Gee '43. in Tacoma. He leaves a sister. Marilyn *39. preceded him in death in the Kawainui Marsh preserve P'65 passed away on Nov. 17 Ralph was born on Jan. 19, Corkrum Noble of Walla Walla; 2012. A son and a grandson and the Windward Seniors Day 2014, at the age of 93. She 1928, in Walla Walla, Wash., to nephews Mark Noble of Spo­ survive him. Care Center. Red was a pianist was a Stadium High School Ralph E. and Cornelia Nettle- graduate. After college she kane and Craig Noble of Walla Phyllis Albert Hale '41. '56, and singer. He was a longtime ship Corkrum. He was raised Walla; and niece Nancy Noble choir member at Kailua United worked as secretary to Puget on a wheat farm in Walla Walla P'67 passed away on Oct. 23. Katica of Vashon Island. Wash Methodist Church and orga­ Sound President R. Franklin and was in the fourth genera­ 2014, one month prior to her Thompson. Marian was active 96th birthday. She was born in nized the music program at the tion of pioneers who had come retirement community where in RE.O. International for more to the Valley in 1865. Staff Tacoma and was a lifetime resi­ he lived after Hope's passing. than 50 years and made many Ralph attended Green Park Velora Dahlum Ugles, a dent of the area. Phyllis gradu­ friends though her associations ated from Stadium High School Red was honored as a "Living Elementary and Walla Walla longtime university employee, Legend" at the Pacific Aviation with Oakbrook Golf & Country High School. He earned bache­ passed away on Oct. 18, 2014. and completed her degree in Club and bridge groups, as a nursing through the college's Museum Pearl Harbor. Three lor's (1951) and master's (1953) She was 93. Velora retired in daughters, three sons, 12 member of the University Place degrees in English at Washing­ 1986 after 27 years as the head affiliation with Tacoma General Presbyterian Church, and as a Hospital's School of Nursing. grandchildren, and four great­ ton State College and was a of the telephone and mail ser­ grandchildren survive Red. resident of Narrows Glen for member of Phi Delta Theta. He vices department on campus. She later returned to the Col­ the past seven years Marian taught English at Southwest­ She had graduated from Eaton- lege of Puget Sound to earn a Janet Hatch Starkey '41, '53 and husband Will Gee '42 en- ern University in Winfield. Kan., ville High School in 1940 and teaching degree. Phyllis taught passed away on Aug. 8, 2014, joyed travels to Europe. Hawaii. for five years, then moved to soon after married Ray Dahlum. in Tacoma Public Schools for at the age of 95. She was a Mexico, and the Caribbean. She Tacoma and taught at Puget They raised two sons and a fos­ 23 years, retiring in 1979. She 1937 Stadium High School was known for her passion for Sound from 1959 to 1990. ter daughter. After Ray's death was a lifelong member of Ma­ graduate. Janet was a member cooking and entertaining family He spent a year as a travel­ Velora married Peter Ugles in son United Methodist Church. of Alpha Phi sorority while and friends. Her husband of 63 ing teacher in Finland. Later he 1978. The couple made their She served on many commit­ at Puget Sound, and it was years; three children, including led a group of students on a home in Federal Way, Wash., for tees there and taught Sunday there that she met her future David Gee '65; seven grandchil­ classical tour of Greece. many years, although they had school. Phyllis maintained her husband. Wally Starkey '41. A dren; and two great-grandsons longtime membership with month after they married, the One of his students. Paul recently moved back to Tacoma. survive Marian. Fircrest Golf Club and contin­ bombing of Pearl Harbor led Grondahl '81. wrote of him In retirement Velora enjoyed Robert "Hutch" Hutchinson in this magazine in 2013: "I ued to play golf with women's to America’s entry into World her involvement in Tacoma's '44 was born in Seattle on Dec. took a Shakespeare course, Epworth LeSourd United groups into her mid-80s. She War II. Wally enlisted with 28,1919. and died on Aug. 1. English 351, with Professor Methodist Church. She, along also enjoyed playing in a weekly the Navy Seabees and fought 2014. He was raised near Shel­ Corkrum my junior year at with a group of other church bridge group for 66 years, in the South Pacific Theater. traveling with husband Nathan Meanwhile Janet went to work ton. Wash., where his father Puget Sound, and it changed members, worked to repair the was a locomotive engineer with my life.... Professor Corkrum Hale '41, holiday and family at the Tacoma Shipyard as a stained glass windows in the Simpson Lumber Company. had a mantra when it came to gatherings, and reading. Phyllis draftsperson. After the war the church. She also enjoyed meet­ Robert played sports in high teaching Shakespeare: 'Read ing her friends from UPS for volunteered at the Discovery couple raised three children. Shop in Tacoma's Proctor Dis­ When the youngest started school and met his future wife. for the juuuuicy parts.' He lunch. Velora's first husband and Antonia Wilbur, when his base dragged out the adjective with a son preceded her in death. trict. Her husband of 55 years school, Janet went back to predeceased her in 1997. Three college to complete her teach­ ball team stoppedforas0^ tabloid pleasure. He loved to Survivors include her second near her family's vacation home have us read from the plays in children, including son Jeff Hale ing degree. She taught in the husband, a son, a granddaugh­ on the Hood Canal.The two class, and he encouraged us to '67; Jeff's wife, Jan Hennefer Tacoma school district for more ter, two grandsons, great-grand­ were married in 1941. Hu ch pump up the drama with our children, and stepchildren. Hale '67; four grandchildren; than 30 years. Janet enjoyed and four great-grandchildren earned a scholarship to Play tone and inflection. He often snow skiing and spending time football at Puget Sound. After held a gnarled fist up when survive Phyllis. in Sun Valley, Idaho, with her Alumni three years he was drafte the lines called for an exclama­ Allen "Red" Miller'41 died family. In retirement Janet and the Army and served for 90 tion point, while clutching the Marc Miller '38 died on Nov. on Sept. 28, 2014, in Kailua, Wally retired to Vaughn Bay on days before earning a commi lectern with his other hand 11, 2014, in Dallas. He was born Hawai'i. He was 95. Red was the Key Peninsula, where they sion in the Navy. Hutch was to steady himself. He had an in Tacoma and lived in the area born in Spokane, Wash., and at­ enjoyed swimming and boating with friends and family. Wally sent to Harvard and trained as

44 arches winter 2015 a supply officer. He served She was 89. She grew up on grandchildren, and 13 great­ ; in the Pacific Theater during her family's farm near Sunny- grandchildren. take on the job of outfitting and ;; managing the new facility. World War II. After the war he side, Wash. Thelma studied bi­ Frank Osborne '50 died on "What an experience that went to work for Simpson in ology at Puget Sound and met Aug. 15, 2014. He was 87. ; turned out to be," Lloyd told Shelton and was soon trans­ her future husband, Allan Bil- Frank went to high school in Arches in 2000. "There I was, ferred to the accounting de­ lett '48. The two were married Kent. Wash. He joined the a college student with no back­ partment in Seattle. His career on her 21st birthday on Aug. Marine Corps during World ground in events promotion, with the company spanned 20, 1946. They were married War II, serving in China. After i for more than 62 years; Allan about to single-handedly take r 40 years. Hutch retired as the war Frank completed passed away in 2009. Thelma on what amounted to a full-time the vice president of finance his college education at was a lab technician for the responsibility." and then served for 12 years Puget Sound and Central But he did it brilliantly, con­ on the Simpson Investment Puget Sound Blood Bank for Washington University, play­ tinuing in the position for a year Company board of directors. many years. Her faith guided ing baseball as a pitcher He after graduation. From there He gave his time to several her life. Thelma was active started teaching at Mount Lloyd moved on to be sales community organizations. at Mason United Methodist Tahoma and White River high manager at Day's Tailored Cloth­ Hutch was president of the Church in Tacoma, Oberlin schools before spending 27 ing in Tacoma until 1958, after Washington Athletic Club in Congregational Church in years teaching and coaching 1972 and had been a member Steilacoom, Wash., and com­ which he joined the J.L. Darling at Enumclaw High School. Corporation, makers of Rite in of the WAC's 101 Club since munity churches on Anderson He retired in 1981 Frank had Lloyd in 2002, with the the Rain all-weather writing paper 1971. He enjoyed golf and Island. Survivors include six a very successful coaching reader board he designed products. He ultimately became wintering in the desert with children, 12 grandchildren, and career, winning 11 division partners there with Jerry Darling. Toni, his wife of 73 years, who seven great-grandchildren and helped build in 1947. championships. 10 league After his sons Scott and Todd survives him, along with five Mary Lou Cooper Baker titles, and a state champion­ Lloyd M. Silver '49, P'74, P'75 joined the firm in the late '70s. grandchildren and nine great­ '50 died on Oct. 6, 2014, at ship in 1977. He was awarded died after a short illness on Lloyd was able to shift his inter­ grandchildren. the age of 86. She grew up the American Baseball Nov. 14, 2014. He was 91. ests to travel, his multiple real Lucia Kisducak McClain in Montana and graduated Coaches Association's west­ His parents, Scandinavian estate holdings, and several addi- '46 passed away on Sept. 9, from Great Falls High School. ern region U.S. Coach of the immigrants Conrad and Lena tional business ventures, includ- 2014. She was 90. Born in After attending Puget Sound, Year award three times and Silver, met in the Yukon. Before ing a jewelry store, a commercial Tacoma in 1923, Lucia gradu­ Mary Lou completed her at one point was a finalist Lloyd was born in 1923 they left fishing vessel, and an ocean- ated from Lincoln High School undergraduate and master's for the national coach of the Dawson for Washington state, going tug. He helped prevent a with honors in 1942. Out of degrees at then-Western year award More recently he thinking a civilized environment longtime local business. Cole 300 women in her graduating Montana College of Educa­ received the ABCA's Meritori­ was more suitable for bringing Screenprint, from failing, and saw class, she received the Good tion in Dillon. Her first job ous Service Award for his up their new son. Lloyd at- it flourish under the management Citizenship Award given by the was teaching third and fourth contributions to coaching. The tended Tacoma schools: Stanley of his daughter. Stacey, and her Daughters of the American grades in Sheridan, Mont. Washington State Coaches Elementary, Jason Lee Junior husband, Ed. Revolution. She earned a full Mary Lou married Hank Me- Association also honored High, and Stadium High School. Mary Agnes passed away in scholarship to the college's ine in 1950, and the couple Frank in 2010 with the group's He married fellow Stadium and 1969. In her memory, in 2002, pre-nursing program and grad­ had three children. Hank was Lifetime Achievement Award, CPS graduate. Mary Agnes Gal- Lloyd provided the funds that uated from Tacoma General a rancher, pilot, and aircraft and the Washington Recre­ lagher '49, in 1949. made possible new signage at Hospital's School of Nursing. mechanic. He died in a plane ation and Park Association Lloyd served in the Navy the university entrances, and, Lucia was a member of Kappa crash in 1962 while piloting gave Frank the Citation of during World War II. He at­ carrying forward his old idea Sigma Theta sorority. She a fish and game officer on a Merit, the highest recognition tended Puget Sound under the of a way to broadcast college first worked for the veterans' spring elk count. Mary Lou given by the WRPA. Frank's Gl Bill, and while he was still a information, he also donated the hospital in Vancouver, Wash., married Gary Holthaus in first wife and a daughter pre­ student at the college it struck electronic reader boards outside then with Swedish Hospital 1964, and the two were hired ceded him in death. His wife. him that there was a need for the student center and on Union m Seattle, the former Doc­ to teach in Naknek, Alaska. Eileen; his three children; two communicating information to Avenue. tors Hospital in Tacoma, and They later lived in Kenai and stepchildren, and five grand­ students. He designed, solic­ Lloyd married Caroll Thornburg with William Lugwig, M.D., in Anchorage before divorcing in children survive him. ited materials donations, and in 1978. He was for 54 years a member of Tacoma Rotary No. 8, Tacoma. Lucia gave her time 1970 Mary Lou moved with Donald Semon '50 died on helped build the reader board that stood outside Kittredge served on the board and was a generously to several clubs her children to Scotland for a Sept. 25, 2014, at the age of Hall for decades. In the fall of benefactor of the Tacoma YMCA, and community organizations, year before returning to Dillon. 89. He was a Class of 1943 1947, so the story goes, he and and was an active community including Goodwill Industries, In 1972 she began an 18-year graduate of Lincoln High Rob Rinker ’49 showed up at volunteer in Fircrest and Tacoma. YMCA, Young Life, Sierra Club, job at Yellowstone National School in Tacoma. He joined President Thompson's office A memorial service at Fircrest Nature Conservancy, FISH Park teaching park employ­ the Marine Corps and served with a proposition: “How's Golf Club on Nov. 28 was at- Food Bank of Pierce County, ees' children. She enjoyed in Korea and as a reservist at about a field house memorial if tended by more than 200 family PE.O., and many others. She backpacking, cross-country Camp Pendleton, Calif. Don the students foot the bill?" Doc members, friends, and business enjoyed hiking, gardening, skiing, canoeing, and bicycle also was the commanding T liked the idea and challenged associates. Of him, they said, he tailoring, and reading. She camping, along with paint­ reservist officer at Sand Point the two to get student support, had a big body, a big voice, big and husband Donald McClain ing, quilting, and volunteering Naval Air Station in North "A petition was put on the opinions, big scope, and a huge '45 traveled extensively. Lucia with the Methodist Church. Seattle. He retired as a lieu­ student election ballot propos- heart, found strength in her Christian In 1990 Mary Lou retired to tenant colonel. Don began his ing a $5 per-semester fee that Lloyd is survived by wife Car- faith and the love of her family. Hamilton. Mont. There, she teaching career in Bellevue, would be applied toward raising oil; sons Scott Silver '74 and Todd Her husband of 67 years, two decided to learn square danc­ Wash. He later was principal 10 percent of the cost of the Silver 75; daughter Stacey Ogle; children, and three grandchil­ ing. She was partnered with at Odle Middle School in facility." Lloyd told The Trail in stepsons Jeff Thornburg, Jon dren survive her. Bob Baker, who nine years Bellevue. Don also coached later became her husband. an article about the building's Thornburg, and Jay Thornburg; 10 Thelma Hardy Billett '47 football, track, and wrestling. Bob survives Mary Lou, along opening in Dec. 1949. Presi­ grandchildren; and three great- died at her home on Anderson He was an active member with her three children, four dent Thompson asked Lloyd to grandchildren. Island, Wash., on Oct. 6. 2014. at Lincoln Park Christian

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Church, which is where he met Interscholastic Activities As­ in Montesano, Wash. At Puget They raised three children in several subjects, including

46 arches winter 2015 Frank Grant '62 died at home Craig Calvin Anderson '63, had an entrepreneurial spirit School and tutored area school- school education when he 9 on June 15. 2014. due to M.S/65 died on Sept. 27, and began selling concessions children. Eloise sang with the returned from the war. Neil pancreatic cancer. He was 74. 2014. He had suffered a stroke at local events at age 14. set­ Loveland Choral Society and went on to earn his bachelor's Frank was a member of Sigma three years ago and was left ting the stage for his future the Rocky Mountain Chamber degree at Washington State Chi fraternity at UPS. He went paralyzed and speechless. career as a concessions and Singers, and she performed University and a Master of Sci­ on to earn a master's degree He was 73 years old at the souvenirs salesman. He worked with the Loveland Community ence degree at the University in divinity at Garrett-Evangeli­ time of his death. Calvin was at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma Theatre. She owned and oper­ of Washington. He worked as a cal Theological Seminary and a born in Long Beach, Calif., but from opening day in 1960 until ated a plant-care company police officer for 35 years, first doctorate in philosophy at the lived most of his early life in 2007. During that time he esti­ serving Loveland and Fort Col­ with the state patrol, then with University of Montana. Survi­ Tacoma. He moved to San mated he sold more than 1 mil­ lins businesses for 25 years. the Seattle Police Department, vors include his wife. Jan. Francisco in 1968 There, he lion hotdogs. Don participated Survivors include three children and later at the Port of Seattle. Elsie Kersey Hilton '62. taught science at Balboa High in competitive sporting events and five grandchildren Neil also taught at Highline M.Ed.'69 passed away on Nov. School for many years. Calvin throughout his life, completing Charles Lenfesty '70 passed Community College for seven a 5K run/walk earlier in 2014. 5. 2014. at the age of 93. She also taught ecology courses at away on Nov. 9. 2014. after bat­ years. In 1980 Gov. John Spell­ He is remembered for his kind was born in Tacoma and was a Laney College in Oakland. He tling cancer. He was 68. Charles man appointed him chief of lifelong member of the Meth­ was a photographer and cre­ and humorous nature and his was affiliated with Beta Theta Pi the Washington State Patrol. propensity to arrive 15 minutes odist Church. Elsie attended ated Sierra Domino Studio; his fraternity while at Puget Sound. Four years later Gov. Richard early to meetings or appoint­ college .n her 30s. and went photos were published in many He later earned his M.B.A. at Lamm appointed Neil as direc­ on to teach in the Tacoma Pub­ magazines and books. Calvin's ments. Don was an avid reader. the University of Washington. tor of the Colorado Bureau of He also enjoyed B movies and i lic Schools—at Baker Middle lifelong love of trains led to a He was a police officer in Se­ Investigation in Denver. Neil School and Mount Tahoma book about Amtrak in 1978 He fast cars. Many friends survive attle and Tacoma. later was a consultant to police High School—for 20 years. also owned an antiques store him. departments throughout the Felix "Alex" Guzman '73 died She was an avid storyteller during the 1980s, specializing country In retirement he wrote Robert Johnson '65 passed on Oct. 11.2014. at age 63. He and a member of the Fireside in early California paintings and three novels, most recently in away at home in Lacey. Wash., was born in Obando. Bulacan, Story League in Tacoma. carnival glass. Calvin's home for on Sept. 22. 2014 He was 72. 2012, releasing The Boys From Philippines. Alex graduated Elsie also was a member of 20 years was an 18-room Victo­ Ireland, a fictionalized account Bob grew up in Tacoma and from Wilson High School in the American Association of rian house on Broadway Street attended both Stadium and of his ancestors' involvement in Tacoma and went on to earn his University Women, the Alpha in San Francisco He hosted the Civil War, based on stories Wilson high schools. After associate's degree at Tacoma Tau Chapter of the Delta writing groups and large holiday graduating from Puget Sound, told by his parents and grand­ Community College before Kappa Gamma Society, and parties Survivors include rela­ parents. Survivors include his he completed a course

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graduated from high school in as a colonel after 27 years of Washington State University, Robert Spaller '87 died on Fife, Sumner, and Lincoln high

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A A recent Homecoming tradition is the annual Sigma Nu fraternity alumni chapter gathering. For the past few years the group has invited members or guests to speak about their A Homecoming and Family Weekend 2014 included a lot of fun, great weather, and the tra­ areas of expertise. This year Joe Stortini '55 told the group ditional scrimmage between the Logger lacrosse varsity and alumni squads. And even though how his Puget Sound experience prepared him for successful the varsity team won the game, it was noted that a few of our alumni still "can play!" Back, careers as an educator, elected official, and entrepreneur. Joe from left Zoe Jenkins '17 Elizabeth Butt '10. Katie Pavlat '11; Lindsay Pearce '09; Linnea was an accomplished Logger athlete who still holds school re­ Bostrom '13, M.A.T/14 Bradia Holmes '13, Jessica McDonald '13; Grace Reid '12; Katie cords in football. These days he coaches the World Champion­ Schlesinger '09, M.A.T/10, Carrie Sabochik '06, M.A.T/07 Ella Frazer '18, Lydia Alter '18, ship 80-and-older softball team sponsored by Joeseppi's Italian Kayla Lovett '17 Roxy Krietzman '18, Izzy Amaya '18; and Maddie Soukup '15. Middle, from Ristorante in Tacoma. Before this photo was taken there was a left: Olivia Keene '17, Meghan Bacher '17, Caroline Cook '15. Sam Scott '17, Lauren Stuck little mix-up, so 11 members, including Joe. are not seen here. '15, Hailey Palmore '15, Haley Schuster '17, Hailey Shoemaker '17. and Eileen Mapes-Rior- Front, from left: Dick Peterson '67; Tom Jobe '62; George dan '17. Front, from left Reagan Guarriello '15, Callie Holgate '16, and Elena Becker '17. The Kirk '86; Jack Faiskow '59, P'97; and Bob Beale '58. Second team's regular season runs from Feb 28 to April 18. 2015. Fans can keep up with lacrosse Log­ row, from left Vince Vonada '83; Neil Andersson '70; Rick gers on the group's Facebook page at facebook.com/LoggerLaxFans. A special Arches thank- Sassara '87; and Laurent Dubois '90, M.A.T/95 Third row, you to Bart Becker P'17, who kindly provided the photo and wrangled all of the players' names! from left: Ordy Nilsen '66; Mike Lantz '68. J.D/77; Bruce Reid '78, P'12; and Bob Oldright '77. Back row. from left: Jim Montgomerie '64; Bill Nelson '69; Bill Baarsma '64, P'93; and Jim Pierson '68. The chapter presented President Thomas with a $3,000 gift to the Sigma Nu (Zeta Alpha Chapter) schol­ arship fund. It was their third annual contribution.

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A Former director of alumni relations (1979 to 1986) Rick ◄ ▲ John Delp '64 and Kenji Yanagimachi visited Puget Stockstad '70, P'98 (left) Sound fromTsukuba Science City, Japan, for the entire month invited Peter Altmann '69, of September 2014, staying on campus and dining with students P'13 (right) to join him at three times a day. Kenji was a personal friend of former First Lady of Japan, Mrs Mutsuko Miki P'66. Mrs. Miki spent five the Hotel Bellagio. Imagine summers at the university teaching the history of Japan through Japanese ceramics. Each year, at her own expense, she brought Peter's surprise when they four to five professors from Tokyo University of the Arts to assist her with the presentation of her classes. Along with many ended up in Bellagio, Italy, on others, Kenji encouraged her over the years to present UPS with the Miki Foundation Scholarship. While John and Kenji were on Lake Como, not in Las Vegas! campus, they enjoyed participating in several Asian studies classes, talking with students about Japanese culture and language Reportedly the paparazzi Above, left: The two had fun with this faux photo op commemorating the Washington State Fair held in Puyallup, Wash. Back story wouldn't leave poor Rick John felt right at home behind the wheel of this John Deere—as a farm boy from Illinois he remembers driving rigs a lot bigger alone, regularly mistaking him than this one! And on Sept. 26, the day before John and Kenji were scheduled to fly home via Hawai’i, they met with campus for George Clooney. friends and fellow alumni for lunch. On right: John, Cathy Tollefson '83, P'17; and Pam Holt Taylor '86. Upon their return home, they were greeted with the good news that Kenji's recently published book of poetry, Hayakuyoufu, roughly translated to mean "many plant stories that influenced my life." was selected for a Japan National Literary Award for 2014. Congratulations, Kenji!

days by Karen's Swedish cousins." It was Karen and i John's second APHC cruise, • H with their third planned for I March 2015 to the Eastern 3 Caribbean. We asked if Mr. Keillor participates in the I ■ cruises. John responded, ▲ Here are Ed Raisl '78, I "Garrison Keillor does partici- P'13 (left) and his Smith Hall i pate. He is what makes the * yr*' roommate during freshman APHC annual cruises special. and sophomore years, Kimo They are his creations. Love Mills '78. The two hadn't for the guy is the one thing :i seen each other since they every passenger on the ship ▲ In Saint Petersburg, ! graduated! Kimo wanted to has in common. It's what Russia, on Aug. 15, Karen meet at Harbor Lights restau­ distinguishes these cruises Peterson Finney '67, P'94 rant on Tacoma's Ruston Way from all others. Nobody and John Finney '67, P'94 because that's where his fam­ spends any time in the ship's were part of Garrison Keillor's ily and friends had celebrated casino. We see Garrison in A Prairie Home Companion after graduation back in the one venue or another several (APHC) Baltic Capitals Cruise. day. The two felt as if no time times each day, along with They departed Dover, Eng­ had passed, and they look old-timers and newcomers to land, on Aug. 9, with stops in forward to getting together the show, and other talented Copenhagen; Warnemunde, again. people he digs up. There are Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; performances going on all Saint Petersburg; Finland; over the ship, all the time. Stockholm; and Aarhus, Den­ An example of what we love mark, arriving back at Dover about the APHC cruises is the on Aug. 23. "All the APHC singalongs Garrison conducts regular performers were on the aft navigation deck as on the ship, and we had a A These Kappa Alpha Thetas met as pledges 47 years ago we leave port. The guy is so rockin' good time the whole and became special "sisters." Here on Vashon Island for a talented. How long can he two weeks," John said. "The beautiful October weekend retreat, front to back: Marilyn keep going? Nobody knows, highlight of the cruise for us, Parker Venegas '71, P'03; Teresa Kobleski Christianson '71; so we sign up for his cruises though, was being shown Sally Estlow Baier '71; and Kathleen Hawkes Miller '71, as long as he still has them." around Stockholm for two P'07. The ladies already are planning their 50th reunion!

50 arches winter 2015 on A At the annual Boeing Propulsion Systems Division Golf A Rachelle McCarty '95 front of the Beta house on Union Avenue are Karl Leaverton married Shaun Darragh in Tournament, held Sept. 27, 2014, at Echo Falls Golf Club in '78, P'16 (left), who emceed the evening's events and who Snohomish, Wash., here are, from left Rik Radecki '92, Mukilteo, Wash., in Sep­ serves as president of the newly established Delta Epsilon tember 2014. Rachelle was Steve Aliment '79, P'10. P'12; event organizer Catie Sullivan Alumni Association (the Beta Theta Pi chapter's national delighted to celebrate the day Delbrueck '09, Todd Fleming '78, P'11; and George "Dirk" fraternity designation), and Bert Hogue '80 who was instru­ Crump '75. The tournament serves as a team-building event with fellow Loggers Alexan­ mental in the alumni associations' successful effort to raise dra Hanger Jordan '95. Jen­ and also supports one of Boeing's charitable endeavors, Spirit $160,000 to help re-establish the Beta house on campus, and nifer Krokower Ruzumna of the Holidays. for ongoing improvements and potential future scholarships. '95. Vicki Higby Mitchell Congratulations! '95, Angie Higby Darby '97. Grant Hatton '95. Gretchen Grey-Hatton '95. and Steven Schultz '94. Rachelle earned a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine in 2000 and a Mas­ ter of Public Health degree in epidemiology in 2007. She currently works for the Uni­ versity of Washington. Shaun is an architectural consultant in lighting design. The couple make their home in Seattle.

A Lael Carlson '02 mar­ ried Michael Krug on Sept. 7 2013, at Fair Harbor Marina in Grapeview, Wash. Loggers present included Trevor An­ thony '02 and Emily Duncan A Sarah Dillon Gilmartin '02. The couple live in Port '01 and husband Paul Gilmar­ Orchard, Wash., where Lael tin welcomed daughter Nora continues to work as a dep­ A The Theta Chi fraternity's 27th annual golf tournament. The Cup, was held at the Salish Elizabeth Gilmartin to the uty prosecuting attorney for Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton. Wash., on Oct. 10, 2014. Brothers in attendance at this year's event family on Oct. 1, 2013. Nora the Kitsap County Prosecu­ were, front, from left: Rich Nevitt '67, Bill Sheard '76. Tracy Bennett '79, and Roger Engberg is pictured here at 9 months tor's Office, and Michael is '75. Middle, from left: Charles Shotwell '77, J.D/80; Chris Huss '69. J.D/75; Paul Adams '75. old. David Cottier '77; Greg Engberg '78; Brian Nelson '74, P'99; Mike Ramoska '76. and Steve an engineer specializing in Aliment '79. P'10, P'12. Back, from left: James Langston '84; Bob Rubnitz '82; DavidTwitch- underwater research and ell '75; Bob Thomas '76, M.B.A/81; Jim Guitteau '79; Craig Celigoy '79; and Richard Buck development. '74. Present though not pictured: Robert Hawkinson '73.

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▲ Prom left: Dale Ratliff 04, Anna Bugge 03, Clara Brown Shaffer '03, Mike Osborne '79, Anni Kelley-Day '03, and Holly Sato '03 were in Glen Ellen, Calif., in July to cele­ brate Anni's sister's wedding. All of the Loggers in attendance had met her sister through Anni, except Mike. He is a family A Lizzie Bennett '03 and Blake Giles were married on Sept. 27, 2014, at Brasada Ranch in friend whose daughter grew up with Anni and her sister. Anni Bend, Ore. Here, from left: Katie Fuller, Lauren Daniels '03, Kelda Rericha, Bonnie Froman, the adds: "It was funny because I didn't even realize Mike was bride, Kimberly Tracy, Jenny Streb, Stacy Dunbar Kelley '03, and Paige Ranney Judnich '03 a Logger. He overheard us talking about taking a picture for Also in attendance was Sean Kelley '03. Blake and Lizzie live in Portland, Ore., where Lizzie is a Arches and jumped in the photo!" public relations manager at Autodesk Inc., and Blake is an engineer/project manager for Oregon Ironworks Inc.

A Last May Melanie Locke '03 (left) accepted a transfer I within the Social Security Administration to a technical training instructor position at the Seattle regional training studio in Auburn, Wash. She explains: "We provide real-time and recorded instruction via a closed-circuit satellite broadcast to A Brandon Judge '03 and Molly Stack were married in Bigfork, Mont., on July 19, 2014, field offices across the country and in Puerto Rico." Imagine Loggers (and honorary Loggers) in attendance, from left: Johnny Devine '05, M.A.T/06; Eric Melanie's surprise when she learned that the other new Beckman '03. Katrina Bloemsma '10; Billy Nugent '03; Lane DesAutels '04; Jessie Heine; instructor selected was fellow Logger Tara Clews Wagner Courtney Buck '04; Kristen Bor '05; Ann Kellett Reeves '03; Peter Haslam '03. M.A.T/04, '01 (right)! The two are enjoying the opportunity to learn the the bride; Patrick Hagan '04; the groom; Brad Haydel '03; Zach Capehart '03; Scott Reeves broadcasting ropes and develop management and systems '03; John Berry '03; Erin McGillivray '02, Andrew Selby; Lauren Frank '03; and Parker Chase training for their agency. They're pictured here in October '06. The newlyweds live in Seattle. Brandon works for Inviso Corp., a Microsoft Partner Network after completing an entry-level training class for about 1.500 member. students who watched their broadcast live via satellite TV ◄ It's a boy! Sarah Farber Bielecki '04, M.A.T/05 and husband in their respective offices. The students can call in to talk to Joseph Bielecki welcomed their first baby, William "Will" Ichiro Tara and Melanie through special call-in pads they each have. Bielecki, to the world on Sept. 8, 2014. Here they are on the way Melanie and Tara add: "We're having a great time representing home from the hospital. Will was anxious to make his debut. He our alma mater in the studio—go Loggers!" arrived three weeks early, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. The family resides in Mountain View. Calif.

52 arches winter 2015 A Lorna Shanks '05 and Luke Mohlman were married Sept. 13, 2014, in Grand Junction. Colo. Several UPS alumni were in attendance (hack-hack, chop-chop)! From left Ryan Dutli '05, Ben Zamzow '05 Stacy Bancroft '06 Cristie Scott '06. the bride and (befuddled by Loggers) groom, Kristina Haley '03, and Brenden Goetz '07 Lorna is a family medicine physician, A Caroline Weber '06 and Matthew Kim were married on June 28, 2014, in Eugene, Ore., and Luke is a social worker The couple live in Portland, Ore. surrounded by family and friends, including fellow Loggers! From left: Jason Jones. Arleen Chiu '05, Lindsay Adams. Jim Adams '06, the bride and groom, Sydney Hull England '00, Kayden England, Michael England, and Mario Struve '06. Caroline and Matt live in Eugene, where Caro­ line is an assistant professor of economics at the University of Oregon, and Matt is finishing his Ph.D. m developmental psychology through the University of Michigan.

A Erik Connell '07 and Charlotte Boutz were married on Sept. 13, 2014, at Beacon Hill in Spokane. Wash. Puget Sound friends were in attendance. From left: Scott Macha '10, Ali­ son Markette '10, the bride and groom, Dylan LeValley '05, and Eric Dinh '07 Charlotte, a Wellesley College grad, is an account manager at Weber Marketing Group in Seattle, and A Jeremiah Root '10 married Annie Perizzolo on Aug. 22. 2014, in Denver. Puget Sound fam­ Erik, who earned his J.D. at Seattle University, is an associate ily and friends were in attendance. Standing, from left: Travis Mendel '10; Kelley O'Dell '09; attorney at Vick, Julius, McClure PS., also in Seattle. Cat Buckley '11; sister of the groom Johanna Root Heller '08, David Gulugian-Taylor '10; father of the groom Charles Root Jr. '71, P'08, P'10; Leesa Cotton '08. D.RT/11; uncle of the ◄ The UPS Department of groom Lewis Root '74; Maxwell Vincent '12; Katie Barton '10; Garrett Shields '10; Elizabeth Economics hosted a panel "Mac"MacAfee '10; Danny Ahlvin '10; and uncle of the groom Ken Root '76. The newlyweds discussion on Sept. 18, 2014, live in Arlington, Va Jeremiah is a business analyst for Capital One, and Annie works for a small titled "Environmental Public government-consulting firm in Washington. D.C. Policy: Puget Sound Alumni Make an Impact." with guest speakers Jim Cahill '85 (right), senior budget assistant to the governor, Office of Fi­ nancial Management, State of Washington; and Ryan Mello '01 (left), Tacoma city council­ man and executive director of the Pierce Conservation District. winter 2015 arches 53 scrapbook

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A Bon travail! From left: Carly Golden '10, Ellie Freeman '14; Cynthia Nims '86; Molly Gibson '11, M.A.T/12, on-site A On Sept. 1. 2013, in Eastsound, Orcas Island. Wash., Anders Conway '06 married Cicely administrator for the college's Dijon study-abroad program Na­ Andree. In attendance were, from left: Sam Christman '07; brother of the bride Chris Andree thalie Choplain, and Helen Shears '12, were inducted as hon­ '06; Katherine Ketter '07, Emily Naftalin '07; Andy Prince '06, the bride and groom; Ben orary lifetime members of Puget Sound's newly established Johnson '06; Lindsay Harris; Will Pearson '06, M.A.T/07, Mo McDonald '06; Ella Brown Omicron Rho chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Hon­ Daniels '06; Anne Lenzini '06, Peter Daniels '06, and Anna Hadley Johnson '04 The Log­ or Society. Pi Delta Phi is the oldest academic honor society ger handshake was reported to have been heartily exchanged as the group assembled for this for a modern foreign language in the U S. Pamela Park, regional photo! Anders is in his second year at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Se­ vice president for Pi Delta Phi, was on hand for the ceremony attle. and Cicely completed an M A. in acupuncture at the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine and presented Puget Sound with its charter and inducted the this fall. Anders and Cicely were thrilled to announce the birth of daughter Madrona "Maddie" new members. President Thomas also was in attendance to Conway on Sept. 14, 2014. Their family enjoys living in the Emerald City. warmly welcome and introduce guests and to congratulate the French studies department and our new alumnae members of Pi Delta Phi.

A Ashley Weariy 06. M.A.T/09 and Adrian Dowst M.A.T/09 were married in Seattle on July 12. 2014, with many UPS friends and family there with them. Front, from left: Stephen Judkins '06. Brad Forbes '06, brother of the groom Will Roundy '12, and Jason Moy '04. Middle, from left: Francesca Cannata- Bowman '11; Austin Roberts '06; Erin McCoy '08, M.A.T/09; the groom and A Lauren Tasaki '09 and Nick Reed '09 were married on June 21, 2014, at bride; and Natasha Johnson '08, M.A.T/09. Back, from left: Jack Roundy Kualoa Ranch on Oahu, Hawai'i.The couple were very happy to welcome col­ P'09, P'12; Bryan Brune '05; Liz Adams-Puyana '05. M.A.T/12; Nick Brown lege friends to help celebrate. In attendance, from left, all from the Class of '06. Virginia Gabby '05; Liz Donaldson '07; and Emily Abbott M.A.T/09. 2009: Lizzy Stahl, Kibby Berry, JamieTsukamaki, Katie Craigie, Pat Owens, Adrian and Ashley met six years ago in Wyatt Hall on the first day of the Master Jaime Patneaude, Julian Goldman, Jihee Baek (UPS exchange student), of Arts in Teaching program that year. Ashley writes: “I asked if anyone wanted Greg Merrell, Nina Sherburne, Taylor Larson, Carrie Miltenberger, Marissa to carpool with me, and Adrian's hand shot up!" Coincidentally Ashley already Nakasone, Bruce Hart, Mika Miyakogawa (Puget Sound exchange student, knew Jack Roundy. Adrian's stepdad and former director of Academic Advising 2008-09), and Rachel Johnsen. Nick and Lauren have been living in Honolulu at Puget Sound for more than 25 years. She worked with Jack as an academic for the past four years. Nick recently completed his master's degree in edu­ peer advisor while she was an undergraduate at UPS. Ashley includes: "Now, cation at the University of Hawai'i and now teaches at Waipahu Elementary almost a decade later, I am proud to be part of the family!" Ashley and Adrian School, and Lauren works at a public relations/marketing company. are excited to be starting their marriage teaching abroad in Quito, Ecuador. Adrian teaches high school chemistry and robotics, and Ashley teaches eighth- grade history and English. "We have a spare bedroom for any Loggers passing our way!" they say.

54 arches winter 2015 A Kayla Boortz '11 and Jesse Young '10 were married on July 5. 2014, in Bellingham. Wash. Lots o' Loggers were there: Conner Gehring '10, Cory Dunn '10, Spencer Crace '10; Brian Walker '10; Lindsey Denman '10, Andrew Kloppel '11; Matt Riggs '11, Kelly Andersen '11; Serwaah Fordjour '11, Jess Yarbrough '13, Ben Merkel '11, John Elam '11; UPS assistant athletic trainer Lisa Kenney, Molly Winterrowd '11, Miles Murphy '10; Mikey Pannier '10; Andrew Kitchel '10 David Leslie '14 Chris Subia '11; Chris Dugovich '11; David Skolnik '11, A Best friends marry best friends! Willa Bowsher Overland D.RT/12 Chaz Kramer '11 Kaylyn Davis '11 Doug Cox '10; Kayla Matsunaga '11, D.P.T'14; '09 and Robin Wade Hansen '09, both members of Alpha Phi Vince Ghiringhelli '10; Jackson Lindeke '11, Derek Woodworth '10. Sam Kielty '11, Mark sorority, went on a girls' spring break trip to Cabo San Lucas Rockey '10; Caitlyn Faidley Rockey '10, M.A.T'11, Matt Manzella '10, Katelyn Stinde Man- in their senior year. At the resort in Mexico they met Justin zella '10; Craig Driver '11; and Kallie Wolfer '10. The couple currently live in Nashville, Tenn.. Hansen and Brandon Overland, who also were on spring break while Kayla completes her Ph D. in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at from college. Robin and Willa remained in contact with these Vanderbilt University. Jesse works in personal finance. fellas and five years later married them! Both men graduated from Montana Tech with civil engineering degrees. The couples are such great friends that each signed the other's marriage license. The Overlands (their wedding is the bottom photo) were married July 4. 2014, in Billings. Mont., where they now live, and the Hansens (top photo) were married Aug. 9, 2014, at Fielding Hills Winery in Lake Chelan, Wash., and live in Wenatchee, Wash.

◄ Kevin Chambers '11 and Angelica "Geli'' Boyden (2011 PLU grad) were married in Newberg, Ore., on Oct. 4, 2014. Several Puget Sound alums celebrated with them. From left, top to bottom: Chantal Olsen '13. Erin Van Patten '12. Abby Visser Schaller '10, MaxTweten '11. Rob Schaller '11. Alex Harrison '11. the bride and groom. Christian Brink '11. Lau­ ren Fries '11, Cead Nardie-Wamer '11. Kip Carieton '10. Eli Ritchie '10. Andrea Ritchie, Ky Lewis '12. Luke Jesperson '12. Kacy Lebby '11, Charlie Martin '12. and Henry Funk '12. The couple met while playing on crosstown rival college ulti­ mate Frisbee teams, the UPS Postmen and the PLU Reign. The newlyweds now live outside of Portland. Ore., where Kevin is a financial analyst and advisor. Angelica is working on her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of Portland and plays on the world championship elite-level women's ultimate team, the Seattle Riot.

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Chuck Luce, Editor Cathy Tollefson '83, P'17, Associate Editor. Classmates Julie Reynolds, Designer ps Ross Mulhausen, Photographer, unless credited otherwise LiamTully '15, Intern

Alumni Council Executive Committee Leslie Skinner Brown '92. President; David Watson '92, Past President; Eric Herzog '94. Secretary; Mark Penaroza '02. Admission Chair; Allison McCurdy Kalalau '03. M.A.T.'04. Affinity Groups Chair; Heidi Winkenwerder Schooley '97 Alumni Fund Chair; John Hines '05, M.A.T06, Athletics As the new semester was beginning, this caught our eye and Chair; Ted Meriam ‘05, Class Programs Chair; Andrea Tull ‘02, Career and Employment Services Chair; Deb Bachman made us smile: Crawford '80. Regional Clubs Chair, Ken McGill '61. Student Life Chair; Alana Levine-Gorelick '17, Student Alumni Association President

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