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1 WE MUST BUILD. Our facilities 3 WE MUST INVEST IN OUR rank at the bottom among our ANNUAL FUND. A robust annual peer institutions in gross square fund is vital to our academic feet of built space per student. mission—students, faculty, programs and facilities. 2 WE MUST STRENGTHEN OUR The Muskingum College Board of Trustees proudly announces ENDOWMENT. At $53 million, our endowment is far smaller than our We’re off to a record start with peer institutions. $39 million already received…. THE LONG MAGENTA LINE … THE CAMPAIGN FOR MUSKINGUM COLLEGE

Our Goal $55 million Your generous gifts help us to build on the strengths that have enabled “This is a strategic initiative, dedi- generations of Muskingum gradu- cated to our shared understanding ates to make an impact on our RECORD START that excellence in teaching & the communities, our nation, & our enduring value of learning are the world.” lasting heart & soul of this College. Dr. Anne C. Steele, President 2004

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health & medical facility in college history I LAUNCHED Added significant new electrical capacity for the campus I Improved campus safety: lighting, sidewalk repair, and emergency call boxes campaign2004 for Muskingum has—in I Upgraded utilities: water & steam FANFARE & four years—raised an unprece- I Construction of Philip and Betsey I Degree under development–Master of lines, drainage, hot water systems, and dented $39 million. What a quan- Caldwell Hall–completely paid for Information Strategy & Systems Architecture air conditioning FIREWORKS tum leap forward.” I Significant campus-wide parking I 30% Increase in Faculty Salaries I Vigorous Investment in Campus- expansion & improvement The Long Magenta Line…The He spoke, too, of the essential Wide Information Technology Campaign for Muskingum goals that remain, whose achieve- I 25% Growth in Faculty Size I Campus-wide fiber optic backbone College was launched with fanfare ment depend upon the continued I Computer labs in the library, in every CAMPAIGN UP CLOSE & fireworks. commitment and generosity from I 5 Distinguished Professorships residence hall & in every academic building Muskingum’s alumni and friends: & Endowed Chairs I Smart classrooms (technology-enhanced) An $11.7 million comprehensive project In a gala evening at the Rec “Take the time to imagine what I Dave Longaberger Chair in Teaching in every academic building dedicated to our communication arts Center, students, alumni, faculty your gift will do for this college. and Learning I Discipline-specific technology for program is now complete. Students in and staff launched Muskingum’s This campaign is your opportunity I Homer A. Anderson Distinguished the departments of geology, physics, speech, theatre, broadcast journalism and historic campaign. Robert Patin to share Muskingum’s legacy of Professorship in the Natural Sciences psychology, modern languages & art graphic arts will discover new horizons in ’64, campaign chair and trustee, excellence with a new generation.” I Arthur & Eloise Barnes Cole Distinguished I OhioLINK member. Electronic and thought and expression within the rooms hosted the event. He spoke of Professorship in American History borrowing access to 40 million items from of Caldwell Hall. Students in literature, the remarkable progress that has I William L. Fisk Distinguished the 85-member consortium of colleges, uni- English, print journalism, and creative already been made: “Through Professorship in History versities and the State Library of Ohio writing also have new quarters. The the dedication, hard work, and I Ruth Dorsey Neptune Distinguished I Blackboard Learning System powers online college has created a fully renovated, support of those who are in this Professorship in Fine Arts courses & virtual learning environments expanded and equipped office and room and many more who are classroom suite in Cambridge Hall for with us in spirit tonight, the I Innovative Academic Opportunities I Athletics Facilities Expansion the English department and for our I Muskie Fellows I Built 1st dedicated soccer competition field distinguished student-run and -managed I Alumni Leadership Initiative I Built new football & soccer practice fields publications, Black & Magenta (since I Muskingum College Center for Planning I Created a dedicated athletics conditioning 1894), Muscoljuan (since 1907), and First room Circle, Muskingum’s literary magazine. I Expanded Undergraduate Programs I Criminal justice I Campus Renewal I Journalism I Completed Phase 1 of the deferred mainte- I Graphic arts nance master plan. Initial renovations & repairs have been made on 70% of academic I Expanded Graduate Programs buildings, as well as the stadium & track I New degree–Master of Arts in Teaching I Built the Wellness Center. 1st dedicated

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October2004 22, 2004 was a day of PHILIP AND celebration that will be forever BETSEY inscribed in Muskingum history. On this day, our community CALDWELL dedicated its first new academic HALL building in more than thirty years. On this day, our community cele- This superb building represents brated the vision and the unprece- the Muskingum of tomorrow. dented generosity of alumni and More than a much-needed friends, for this $11.3 million new campus landmark, Philip communication arts center is fully and Betsey Caldwell Hall is a paid for, thanks to those gifts. celebration of excellence and achievement, of quality and “Let us apply our energies & our accomplishment. It is a product resources to take Muskingum of vision and the fruition of good College to ever higher levels of planning. It symbolizes lasting achievement,” declared trustee pride in Muskingum’s Long Philip Caldwell ’40. The building Magenta Line and the exciting was named in honor of Caldwell future now unfolding at the and his wife, Betsey Clark Caldwell, college on the hill. in gratitude for their 60 years of service to Muskingum.

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Magenta2004 Line and to the enduring CALDWELL value of a Muskingum College HALL liberal arts education. Each classroom and multi-use area ENRICHED is designed to inspire interdiscipli- nary exploration and closer collab- LEGACY oration between students and pro- fessors. From its computer-aided “Gifts to Muskingum last forever, classrooms to its state-of-the-art because these are gifts of learning broadcast facilities to its fully that students take with them after equipped theatre, Caldwell Hall is graduation and share throughout a rich offering from Muskingum their lives.” Hal Burlingame ’62, alumni to Muskingum students. Chair of the Board of Trustees “Already, this new campus land- Philip and Betsey Caldwell Hall, mark is inspiring achievements the long-needed, splendid new among learners and innovative home of our communication arts synergy across disciplines. We feel programs, stands as a testament the energy throughout our cam- to the generosity of the Long pus.” Dr. Anne C. Steele, President

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l JUST IMAGINEimagine student as our peer institutions. To DYNAMIC secure our educational excellence and to attract the best students FUTURE and faculty, we must construct new facilities that will support our pro- Just look at us now! We have built grams. A gift to the Campaign is an Caldwell Hall. The renewal and investment in the quality of every restoration of our beautiful cam- student’s Muskingum experience. pus is underway. Our accomplish- ments are already considerable. It is vitally important to our mis- sion that we build two new facili- Now…imagine what $55 million ties—a campus center and a music will do. Reaching this goal means building. that the College can complete its Master Facilities Plan, which pro- vides for the renewal of our entire NEWCAMPUSCENTER 225-acre campus. We have only one-third as much built space per

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CAMPUS CENTERimagine NEWMUSICBUILDINGimagine The TOP LEVEL will house a resource department on the east campus, center for the support of career servic- doubling the department’s critically East Hill Residences es, international education and leader- important teaching space and putting ship development, as well as study and it on a par with music programs at tutoring rooms, meeting and lounge peer institutions. areas and a computer lab. The MID LEVEL will offer a fitness center with Manse Preliminary plans for the 20,000 square circuit training, cardiovascular and foot building include expanded space West Hill Residences free-weight areas as well as a class- for instruction and rehearsal, as well as room for group exercise. An events practice rooms, faculty studios, a music Campus Center hall, a game room and a snack bar will library, and instrumental storage. occupy the LOWER LEVEL. New Music Building Site Paul Hall Located at the main entrance to the The Campus Center will preserve and college, between Paul Hall and the integrate the natural beauty of its Manse, this building will help to wooded setting. A bridge connecting revitalize our historic East Campus. the east and west residential hills While enhancing the music curricu- will offer access to these facilities lum in service to Muskingum stu- for all of Muskingum’s 1,600 students. dents, the facility will also be an out- To further the peer-to-peer learning Architects are Bialosky and Music is an essential component of a ward expression of Muskingum's NEW that is so much a part of each Muskie’s Partners, designers of Philip and URGENT NEED liberal arts education, and never more continuing vitality. experience, the College hopes to Betsey Caldwell Hall. so than at Muskingum. But our space DIMENSIONS break ground during the next year “A new building will enable the for music study is woefully inadequate. for a new campus social hub, the music program to uphold its longtime In fact, compared to the amount of FOR LEARNING Campus Center. Located on the slope standards of excellence.” space for the study of music at peer that lies below Kelley Hall and above Hal Burlingame ’62, Chair of the schools, Muskingum’s music depart- “The Campus Center will reaffirm the Hollow, the three-level building Board of Trustees ment ranks at the bottom. Therefore, Muskingum’s commitment to develop will be a center for students to gather, the Board of Trustees has resolved to intellectually, spiritually, socially, and socialize, study and work out. It will construct a new home for the music physically whole persons.” be a place where students can get to Dr. Anne C. Steele, President know themselves and each other, and to learn from each other.

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Harold W. Burlingame ’62, Chairman

Gerald L. Draper ’63, Vice Chairman

Dennis D. Grant ’62, Secretary Craig W. Anderson, M.D. ’73 MUSKINGUMThe Magazine for Alumni and Friends Vol.95 No.1 Dennis D. Berkey ’69 Jaime Bermudez, Sr. ’44 Judson E. Blaine ’80 Larry A. Caldwell FEATURES Philip Caldwell ’40 William A. Cooper ’61 Richard Daquila William T. Dentzer, Jr. ’51 Ruth Ann Duff ’59 The Long Magenta Line…The Campaign for Muskingum College 2 Robert E. Fellers C. William Fischer ’53 With the dedication of Philip and Betsey Caldwell Hall last October, Muskingum R. William Geyer ’52 launched the most ambitious capital campaign in its history. “Just look at us now!” Anna Castor Glenn ’42 John H. Glenn, Jr. ’43 relates our exciting progress, the fruition of long-held dreams, and the pressing needs Ruth Champlin Hefflin ’60 that still await us. Richard O. Johnson ’52 Carl F. Kalnow ’72 Gordon F. Litt ’80 Allen E. Loomis ’69 Myron E. Moorehead II, M.D. ’58 The Invisible Child: Poverty in the Heartland 16 Jane Power Mykrantz Walter E. Offinger The nation’s first conference confronting the issue of education and rural poverty was Robert W. Patin ’64 held at Muskingum last fall. The three-day conference brought together educational Kylie Peters ’05 Charles J. Ping practitioners, policy makers, poverty experts and researchers from around the country. Kim Gage Rothermel, M.D. ’71 Anne Marshall Saunier ’68 Miriam G. Schwartz Gordon E. Spillman ’69 Anne C. Steele J. Stark Thompson ’63 Jacqueline Dudek Woods ’69 Trustees Emeriti Charles S. Bolender ’55 Charles J. Fisher departments Roy E. Jordan Harold W. Kaser ’41 George K. Leitch ’35 C. Barry Montgomery ’59 on&aboutcampus 18 Mary Bartlett Reynolds ’73 J. Merle Rife, Jr. ’50 Barbara J. Steiner ’54 Branko Stupar ’47 muskietraditions 22 Alfred S. Warren, Jr. ’48 Facing Page: Ruth G. Watermulder ’44 15 Carle R. Wunderlich ’45 The Invisible Child: Poverty in the Heartland booknotes 23 Award-winning author Published two times per year by the and social activist Office of Institutional Advancement of Muskingum College, New Concord OH 43762 Jonathan Kozol delivers sportsnews 24 (740) 826-8211. Fax (740) 826-8404. the opening night address www.muskingum.edu. to an overflowing audience at Muskingum Front cover photos by Chris Crook. classnotes 26 Magazine design by Carolyn McIntyre Norton. College.

Landmark national conference hosted by Muskingum College THE INVISIBLE CHILD: POVERTY IN THE HEARTLAND Implications for Educators

In 1952, two years before the unanimous n small towns and along rural roads, question of will. As participants discov- Supreme Court decision in the Brown v. poor children are unseen by the U.S. ered—in sessions and discussions Board of Education case was handed I education system. Whether it’s covering pedagogy and poetry and the down, Ralph Ellison’s first and only novel, because they are looked down upon as desperate isolation and smells of impov- Invisible Man, was released... “hillbillies” or they leave school when they erishment—attention must be paid, to The main character in Invisible Man become homeless, they have become and by these children and their families, “is an invisible man, not that he is invisi- shadows in their schools. They are misun- at all levels: local, systemic, one-on-one, ble but because people refuse to see him derstood and missing. and institutional. as he is”...He was unseen, his needs were To find ways to bring relief to the lives The three-day conference was an not addressed, and as is the case of the and educational challenges of these chil- unprecedented dialogue among key children whose plight brought us to this dren, 500 educators, students, policymak- stakeholders in this nationwide impera- conference, his existence was hardly ers, and activists met at Muskingum from tive. Teachers and administrators who Ruby Payne acknowledged... September 23-25, 2004, for a conference work with children on a daily basis were Many of those problems persist, and titled The Invisible Child: Poverty in the able to exchange information, ideas and College in Kentucky. The conference was Distinguished Speakers Lecturer in Public Policy and Leadership, we have been reminded today that there Heartland. strategies with policy makers, members of funded in part by the Appalachian Elijah Anderson, Charles and William L. Pikeville College. are still pockets of invisible people in our Through panels, workshops, speeches, government and public service agencies, Regional Commission and received strong Day Professor of the Social Sciences, nation, many of them children, whom our and performances, the conference set out researchers, businesses, churches, founda- collaboration and endorsement from the University of Pennsylvania and author of Ruby Payne, educator, author, entrepre- schools are failing to serve well. the parameters of the challenge: the eco- tions and social agencies. Ohio Governor’s Office of Appalachia and A Place on the Corner, The Code of the neur and speaker. Founder and CEO of nomic struggles of poor parents, the hid- Muskingum’s co-sponsors were the the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Street, and the award winning Streetwise. aha! Process, Inc., a training and publish- —Dr. Helen Faison, den rules children live by, the resources Heldrich Center for Workforce Develop- Association, as well as from the public ing company, and author of a dozen Director, Pittsburgh Teachers Institute and training that educators lack, and the ment at Rutgers University and Pikeville education and business sectors. Helen Faison, Director, Pittsburgh Teach- books, including the groundbreaking ers Institute and Distinguished Professor, A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Keynote Speaker Chatham College. Recipient of the Nation- Jonathan Kozol, author, educator, speak- al Leadership award from the Institute for Carl Van Horn, Founding Director, er and social activist. Death at an Early Educational Leadership, Faison has been Heldrich Center for Workforce Develop- Age, the story of his first year in teaching, in the forefront of Pittsburgh’s educational ment and Professor of Public Policy, received a 1968 National Book Award and and civic life for half a century. Rutgers University. Author of fourteen is a classic in the field of education. books, Van Horn has held senior level Savage Inequalities received a 1991 New Braden Goetz, Director of Policy, policymaking positions for the U.S. England Book Award and Amazing Grace Research and Evalution, Office of Congress and the State of New Jersey. was a national best-seller. A summa Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. cum laude graduate of Harvard and Department of Education. Yvonne Vissing, Professor of Sociology, Rhodes Scholar, Kozol is a recipient of Salem State College and author of Guggenheim, Rockefeller and Ford Paul Patton, former Governor of Ken- Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Homeless Gov. Paul Patton Elijah Anderson Foundation Fellowships. tucky; Trustee and Distinguished Visiting Children in Small Town America.

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Muskingum students Inaugural season of experiences. Thumbprint, a contribute to national from Sustainable Harvest to the Sandra Wolfe story about how children deal Model U.N. Conference Texas Gas. In his current busi- Thompson Theatre with bullies, was the engaging ness, he is engaged with some Popularity & versatility result. even students represented of today’s most complex characterize its success SMuskingum at the national design challenges: knowledge Muskingum College American Model United Nations and information management; A Midsummer Night’s Dream Musical Theatre Conference in November. This and privacy, personalized by William Shakespeare presents Mozart highly regarded annual event services and individual control operas takes place over three days and of personal data on the he Sandra Wolfe Thompson 15-year old “strives to combine educational Internet. TTheatre in Caldwell Hall Lyric Theatre quality with highly realistic sim- During nearly a decade of was inaugurated with a produc- changes its name ulations of the United Nations.”* executive positions with tion of Shakespeare’s beloved The participants, all members of NYNEX businesses, Felde play, A Midsummer Night’s ach fall and each spring, for the Muskingum United Nations Dream. The show played to a E the past 15 years, Brown Club, decided to represent full house throughout its run. Chapel audiences have delighted Madagascar. In preparation, the Nathan Felde telecommunications net- Dr. Jerry Martin, director of in the staged, choreographed students conducted extensive works. His thirty year career the production and professor of musical theatre performances of research into the country’s back- esign and communica- has been defined by innova- speech communication and the- the Lyric Theatre Workshop. ground and its current critical Dtions visionary Nathan tion and recognized with dis- atre, selected Dream because it Conceived, originated and issues, prepared a position Felde shared his insights with tinction in an astonishing has been performed so frequent- directed by Carol Wilcox- paper, and studied the AMUN students and faculty during a array of disciplines. ly throughout Muskingum’s the- Jones, artist-in-residence and rules of procedure. Dr. Michelle campus visit last fall. A successful entrepreneur atre history. assistant professor of music, Boomgaard, assistant professor Felde is a renowned visual and an expert in business, since its inception, this campus of political science, was the communications system product and brand develop- authored Big Yellow (now The Thumbprint Club tradition took a new name last group’s adviser. designer whose achievements ment, Felde has a client list Verizon SuperPages), one of by Muskingum College fall—Muskingum College range from pioneering poster that ranges from The White the earliest on-line phone theatre students Musical Theatre. design to exotic prototype House to Mercedes Benz, and directories, and was founder- Along with its new name, director of the Media he versatility of our new the program featured opera for Laboratory, which explored Ttheatre was in evidence just the first time, complete with then-nascent broadband net- a few weeks later, when the the- sets and costumes. A cast of work technology. atre department presented The nineteen students performed Felde’s designs are in the Thumbprint Club, its second two well-loved Mozart works collections of the production of the season. In (the first act of each), The Delegation representing Madagascar Smithsonian, the Library of contrast to the universally- Marriage of Figaro and The Seated: Melanie Hilton, Congress, the Museum of known repertoire of Magic Flute. Meryl Williams, Kim Morrison, Modern Art, the Cooper- Shakespeare, director Dr. Diane Kolet Buenavides Hewitt National Design Rao, associate professor of the- Clockwise from the top: A Standing: John Yung, Dean Gorsuch Museum and the Louvre atre, chose to have her students Midsummer Night’s Dream, The (Museum of Decorative Arts). write, stage and perform a play Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, * www.amun.org with music, based on their own and The Thumbprint Club

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Painting honors international collaboration 3 Muskies take top 3 prizes in writing competition people at the magazine “that the with Lanzhou University, China Winning works published contest was part of my course, Delta sorority so it would be helpful to know members visit uskingum’s growing rela- Zhengyoung, depicts a flying its results before the end of the Agnes Moorehead’s M tionship of cultural and Bodhisattva, which represents term. But, I had no idea how estate. intellectual exchange with enlightenment, compassion, and exciting those results would be.” Lanzhou University in China the spirit of freedom so central She fondly recalled sharing was honored by the gift of a to a liberal arts education. the news with her students. “I work of art that was presented The painting hangs promi- A new world for first year students marched into class with this to President Anne Steele by nently outside the offices of The Wilds great news, and all of them President Li Fashen of Lanzhou career services and student Deborah Fry Anna Isabel Zapata Calle Stephanie Raach were thrilled, even those who University. affairs, to welcome and inspire he new world of college got even larger for first-year Muskies didn’t place.” The three arti- The painting, by the students during their daily Twhen they visited the Wilds as part of Orientation Week last hen Dr. Jane Varley, specific kind of piece for a spe- cles were published in the renowned artist Zhang activities. August. The world-renowned animal research, conservation and Wassistant professor of cific kind of audience.” September/October, 2004 education facility, built on reclaimed strip mining acreage, is just English, was advised by her Home & Away, AAA’s maga- issue. forty miles from campus. department chair, Dr. Donna zine, was the sponsor of the con- Varley is pleased with The students learned that, because of the strong relationship Edsall, of a travel writing test, which was open to all col- the entire experience. that Muskingum has with the Wilds, they have real-life, profes- competition sponsored by lege students in Ohio who were “Anything that makes a sional learning opportunities, both in coursework and intern- the American Automobile enrolled in communications class more interesting and ships, that are rarely available to undergraduates. In a dialogue Association, she viewed it as a courses, and it was designed to exciting is a big plus, and this with Associate Professor of Biology James Dooley, the students curriculum exercise for her expose them to the specialized worked out incredibly well. It came to understand that the value of this resource for them composition class. Varley knew craft of travel writing. was great for all the students, elta sorority members vis- reaches beyond studies in life science. Regardless of discipline, this would be “an interesting les- As the spring semester whether or not they won. That’s Dited the Rix Mills estate students must develop critical thinking skills which they can son for the students to write a waned, Varley explained to the what matters.” of actress Agnes Moorehead apply to a complex and uncertain world, all of which is repre- ’23, a Delta alumna. The sented in the unique and groundbreaking work of the Wilds. Deborah Fry Anna Isabel Zapata Calle Stephanie Raach 275-acre estate was conveyed First Place Second Place Third Place to Muskingum College in “The Art of Tlaquepaque” “Of Don Quixote and “Sun, Surf and Land” 2004, as provided for in Miss In this article, Fry reflected on her Theater” Raach, a first year student at the Moorehead’s 1974 will. family’s long relationship with that Calle examined the dramatic time, wrote about her impressions Home to five generations L-R: Professor Xia Zhao (Lanzhou University); Dr. Daniel Norton, Director city in western Mexico and her changes that have taken place in the of the wide variety of experiences of the Moorehead family, the of International Programs; Yanna Zhang (exchange student, Lanzhou change of heart about its culture town of Almagar, which is roughly available in Myrtle Beach, South property stands a few miles University); Dr. George Sims, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Anne and beauty. A judge wrote, 15 miles from her home in Spain. Carolina. The judges praised her southeast of New Concord Steele, President; David Soltys and Kathy Miller two of the 8 Muskingum “Beautiful writing using visual lan- Now a graduate student, she was a “good, easy tone.” in the rolling hills that span students who visited Lanzhou; Yan Sun, Chair of Art Department; Dr. Hong guage paints a picture of this desti- teaching assistant in Union and Rich Hill Town- Sun (Computer and Network Services). nation, making it easy for the reader Spanish at the time. A ships. Muskingum is exploring to imagine this place.” Fry, an inter- judge commented that, the many new opportunities national business major, won a trip “the Cervantes touch in Dr. Jane Varley, to enrich its academic pro- to London and Paris and was invit- the lead is a refreshing Assistant gram that are afforded by this ed to write about the trip for Home change from ordinary Professor of valuable asset. and Away’s May/June, 2005 issue. writing.” English

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Annual Faculty Awards for Excellence Silent Conversations 26B Council Court, Profiles of Ohio Reading the Bible in Springfield, OH 45504.] Women 1803-2003 William Rainey Harper Award, Outstanding Scholarship Good Company Includes Dr. Lorle Noteworthy contribution to knowledge… William Apel ’69 Fibroids What Every Porter, Professor significant professional achievement Judson Press: Woman Should Know Emerita of History and Awarded to Brian Bergstrom Valley Forge PA, 2000. About this Uterine Foe Regional Historian in Assistant Professor of Biology. ISBN 0-8170-1320-2. Myron E. Moorehead Residence. Muskingum since 2001. www.judsonpress.com II, M.D. ’58 By Jacqueline Jones PhD, BS, Illinois State University. Co-author Bryan A. Royster. Intimate & Unashamed Lewis, Ph.D. Ohio University Press: William Oxley Thompson Award, Excellence in Teaching God’s Design for AuthorHouse: Athens, 2003. “Not merely instruction in knowledge, Sexual Fulfillment— Bloomington IN, 2004. ISBN 0-8124-1508-5. but inspiration, uplift, and outlook.” What Every Man and ISBN 1-4184-4461-8; 1- –William Oxley Thompson Woman Need to Know 4184-6087-7 (e-book). Young Children Awarded to James Dooley, Jr. Athletic Hall of Fame Scott Farhart, M.D. ’81 www.authorhouse.com and Worship Assistant Professor of Biology. Siloam (Strang Co-author Muskingum since 1998. Sheri Conrad ’85 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Muskingum 1,000 career-point Communications): Searching Questions Jerome W. Berryman PhD, MS, BA, University of Virginia. club member (1,035 points). Player of the Week, Division III Intercollegiate Lake Mary FL, 2003. 2004. ISBN 1-57921-751-6. Following Jesus Basketball Association. Two-time All-Centennial Athletic Conference (1st & 2nd ISBN 0-88419-944-4. Unusual Topics A More about Young Cora I. Orr Award, Faculty Service Team). All-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC), 2nd Team. NCAA Quarter Finals. NCAA Practical Study of Some Children and Worship Leadership in campus programs and Regional Tournament. 55 Years Out of of the Most Unusual Sonja M. Stewart ’49 academic affairs as well as meritorious My Mind Thoughts Subjects in the Bible Young: Westminster activity in the community Alan Logan ’82 WRESTLING & FOOTBALL Wrestling–Two-time All-American. and Opinions from 2003. ISBN 1-57921-498-3. John Knox Press: Awarded to Donna Edsall Three-time NCAA National Qualifier. Two-time OAC Champion in 190 lb. weight class. 1948 to 2003 God Indeed! A Study of Louisville KY, 1989. Professor of English. Department Chair. Outstanding Wrestler, OAC Tournament. Two-time Team Captain. Football–1st Team Bill Hausman ’47 God’s Sovereignty as it ISBN 0-664-25040-8. Muskingum since 1989. All-OAC. Muskingum College William G. Moore Award, Outstanding Senior Athlete. AuthorHouse: relates to Various Church Following: Geneva Press: PhD, MA, Ohio University. BA, Shepherd College. Team Captain. The award was accepted by his wife, Patricia Gallagher ’83 Logan. Bloomington IN, 2004. Doctrines and Practices Louisville KY, 2000. ISBN 1-4140-5997-7; 1- 2002. ISBN 1-57921-366-9. ISBN 0-664-50123-0. Muskie King & Queen Reign Ron Mazeroski ’79 SPECIAL AWARD, presented posthumously. Head 4140-5996-5 (e-book). Robert E.McNeill,DD’43 Muskingum’s junior class, led by homecoming chairs Heather Chappars and Baseball Coach for thirteen years ('83-'96). OAC Coach of the Year. NCAA Regional www.authorhouse.com. Winepress Publishing: Total Customer Service Nathan Clark, hosted a fun-packed homecoming and reunion weekend. Tournament. 7 All-American and Academic All-American players. 62 All-OAC and Enumclaw WA. for Profitability The Reigning over the events were Queen Mandy Morgan and King Tony Vonville. Academic All-OAC players. Muskingum College Alumni Director, Associate Dean of Presidential Passages Great Chess Game Members of the court were juniors Alainna Amicone, Joseph Antonucci, Allison Student Life, Sports Information Director, Director of Summer Conferences. The The use of the Bible in Muskingum College will publish Larry Swaton ’52 Avolio and Nathan Clark. award was accepted by his widow, Barbara Mazeroski. Presidential Inaugurations brief announcements of books Trafford Publishing: published by and about alumni Morgan is a chemistry and molecular biology major. She is a member of the Ken Kettlewell, ’45 and faculty. Victoria BC, 2003. American Chemical Society, the biology honorary Beta Beta Beta, the sophomore Connon Thompson ’96 FOOTBALL American Football Coaches Association Fairway Press: ISBN 1-4120-0087-4. honorary Lambda Sigma Society, the Theta Phi Alpha (AFCA), All-American. The Associated Press (AP) Little All-America team. OAC Lee Lima OH, 2004. Please send an autographed copy www.trafford.com. sorority, the dance team, and is a football cheerleader. Tressel Award, Most Outstanding Defensive Back. Two-time All-OAC, 1st Team. ISBN 0-7880-2125-7. of the book and, if available, the press release, to the Office of the Book Purchase Vonville is a speech communication major. He is a Academic All-OAC, 1st Team. Muskingum College William G. Moore Award, [to order directly from President. Books will be donated to Muskingum College Bookstore resident advisor and is sports director of WMCO radio. He Outstanding Senior Athlete. Muskingum College William F. Lange Award, Mr. Kettlewell, write the Muskingum College Library. www.muskingumbookstore.com is a member of the business club and the Ulster fraternity. Outstanding Freshman Athlete. Two-time Muskies Most Valuable Player (MVP). [email protected] or Phone (740) 826-8170 Fax (740) 826-8209

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Listen thletic/ live on the 2005 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Internet to your A highlight of each homecoming weekend is the induction of new members to the Muskingum College Athletic Hall of Fame. vorite Muskie sports! sportsnews fa To qualify: Former Muskie athletes must ated at least five years prior to selection. Deceased alumni, coaches or adminis- have earned at least two letters in one A coach or athletic administrator nomi- trators may be nominated according to http://muskingum.edu/%7ea sport or one letter in two sports. If a nee must have lettered in a sport while a the preceding standards. Those nominat- female athlete competed before letters student or have been a member of ed, but not selected last year, will automat- were awarded, her outstanding accom- Muskingum’s staff for at least ten years. ically be reconsidered this year. There is Scholar-Athlete Mark Waller Muskie Honors plishments or record in athletics will be Candidates must be retired or no longer no limit to the number of times an individ- honored by National Football Foundation considered. Candidates must have gradu- employed by Muskingum. ual may be nominated. & College Hall of Fame Nominee Class

he National Football Foun- Honor Society, Kappa Mu Address T dation and College Hall Epsilon National Collegiate of Fame Columbus Chapter Math Honor Society, Omicron Your name Class recognized defensive back Delta Kappa National Leader- Mark Waller as a 2005 Central ship Society, and Association uskie scholar-athletes Your address Ohio College Scholar-Athlete. for Computing Machinery. His Mwon 25 postseason For 44 years, these two outstanding achievements awards in recognition of Your phone E-mail organizations have honored enabled him to attain a presti- their superior performances top central Ohio scholar- gious postgraduate job with in fall sports. The football Please return this form attached to a separate sheet, on which you tell in 50 words or less the reasons why this individual athlete footall players across IBM in Boulder, Colorado team, led by Coach Jeff should be considered for induction into the Muskingum College Athletic Hall of Fame. all divisions for outstanding Head coach Jeff Heacock Heacock, gathered ten All- Mail nominations, postmarked by July 1, 2005, to Larry Shank, Athletic Director, Muskingum College, New Concord, OH 43762. academic application and praised Waller, saying, “Mark is a Ohio Athletic Conference You may also contact Larry Shank at e-mail [email protected], phone (740) 826-6109, or fax at (740) 826-8300. performance, exemplary school leader and role model amongst awards. Women’s soccer, led leadership and citizenship, and his peers, both in the classroom by Coach Mary Beth superior football and in our football Caudill, won two All-OAC Join the 16th Annual M Club Golf Invitational Monday, July 25, 2005 performance. program. This and four Academic All-OAC Zanesville Country Club. Everyone is welcome! Prizes for top teams, closest to the pin, and longest drive. Senior basis of athletic achievements Waller was also award acknowl- designations. Additionally, G Brandon Clum and academic talents. Clum, a named first team edges the qualities junior Laura Anderson was 1 PM Arrival and set up Register by July 22. Muskingum College, G 1:30 PM 4-person golf Mail this completed form with New Concord, OH 43762. Selected for defensive end, was a leader on Academic All-Ohio that he has por- named to both All-OAC and scramble with shotgun start your $170/person or $680/team For further information Aztec Bowl the Muskingum defense and an Athletic Conference trayed over the Academic All-OAC squads G After play, light buffet, entry fee to Larry Shank, call (740) 826-6109 or e-mail All-Ohio Athletic Conference in 2003 and 2004 last four years.” (her second consecutive awards & silent auction Athletic Director, [email protected] ootball senior Brandon first team honoree. In the and was an Acade- This is the year for the latter). Four Name Handicap F Clum was selected as one classroom, Brandon majors in mic All-District IV third consecutive members of the men’s soccer of only 44 student-athletes middle childhood education honoree in 2003. year that a team, led by Coach Address City State Zip across our nation to represent and is a repeat member of the A four-year member of Seamus Reilly, won All- Phone E-mail Division III football and the dean's list. member of the Muskingum’s OAC awards. Volleyball, led United States of America in the Head football coach Jeff dean’s list, Waller football team was by Coach Elizabeth Zicha, Name Handicap 2004 Aztec Bowl in Cancun, Heacock commented, carries a double honored as a was highlighted by two Mexico. “Brandon was a tremendous major in computer science and Central Ohio College Scholar- Academic All-OAC winners Address City State Zip Clum and his teammates representative for our football economics. He is a member of Athlete (Chris Shank, 2003 and and a school record for sin- Phone E-mail triumphed in this annual con- program and Muskingum.” the Lambda Sigma Scott Elzey, 2004). gle-season blocks, 197, set Hannah test between Mexican football Brandon joins former center, by junior Name Handicap all-stars and Division III stand- Jim Kornokovich ’01, a 2000 Babcock. In cross country, outs, beating their opponent Aztec Bowl athlete, as a senior runner earned All- Address City State Zip 23-3. Team selections were Muskingum’s first two repre- OAC honors. The team com- Phone E-mail made by the American Football sentatives to this prestigious petes under the leadership Coaches Association on the competition. of Coach Bill Cooper. Name Handicap Address City State Zip Phone E-mail

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Announcing Year-Round classnotes AlumniMuskieInterns Nominations for Let’s get acquainted: sponsor a Muskie intern. Alumni Distinguished Service Awards Note to our readers: News from alumni of Muskingum’s graduate programs are now included Metz celebrated their 50th You are now invited to make DSA nominations year in Class Notes. MAE refers to the Master of Arts in Education degree. MAT refers to the Master 1951 1960 wedding anniversary on round. For more than 30 years, the Distinguished of Arts in Teaching degree. H. Robert Shuttleworth Lillie Remer Moorhead Service Awards have paid tribute to the long magenta was August 21, 2004. cele- line of Muskingum alumni who make a difference in our inducted into two Alabama brated her 94th birthday on world. The presentation of these awards to the honored UPDATES sports halls of fame in June, 1959 September 13, 2004. Lillie recipients is an annual highlight of Alumni Weekend. 2004: Morgan County and retired from teaching in the 1925 2004. Mary was a teacher until Alabama State Junior College. Ronald Bricker retired after 1970s and lives in Cambridge, Visit the Alumni & Friends section of Muskingum’s she met and married her hus- Robert taught for 29 years at 41 years with the Federal Ohio. Her husband is Web site for further information: Margery “Jerry” Brown cele- band, George, who is now John C. Calhoun State Com- Milk Order Program. He and deceased. She has four www.muskingum.edu brated her 100th birthday on deceased. Together they munity College. He was head his wife, Mary, have moved to children and many grand- Distinguished Service Award Nomination May 22, 2004. In her long life, owned Keil’s Department coach of men’s basketball for Lake St. Louis, Missouri to be children and great-grandchil- she has traveled much of the Store in Mansfield for 50 26 years and led his players closer to their sons, grand- dren. world, including a trip behind years. Mary subsequently to a 421-260 career record, children and friends. Internships are an invaluable way for students to get acquainted Your Name Class the former Iron Curtain. A owned Keil’s Window Fash- including 8 conference cham- 1961 with a profession…and for employers to get acquainted with potential career principal and teacher, ions for 15 years. She lives in pionships and an appearance valuable employees. Nominees must have made a qualitative difference through their Jerry studied at Ohio Univer- Mansfield, Ohio. Her children at the 1982 National Junior Linda Angel Rice has retired exemplary service to humankind and through their professional sity, Fairmont State College in are Martha ’67 and George. College Tournament. As a after 13 years as the founding Internships that are sponsored by alumni enrich the experience immea- endeavors. Any living Muskingum graduate or former student is eligible. West Virginia, and received coach, he ranks fifth in total director of the Albuquerque an education degree from the 1952 victories in the Alabama Girls Chorus in New Mexico. surably. That's why, year after year, IBM, Resource Systems and other Nominee’s Name Class Ohio State University. Jerry Junior College Conference. Under her leadership, the organizations enthusiastically welcome Muskingum students as interns. lives in Bethesda, Ohio, with Joy Ann Fulks Smailes cele- While at Muskingum, he was chorus grew from a first sea- Address her 93 year-old sister, Eliza- brated her 50th anniversary a part of the undefeated 1951 Caribbean Cruise: Seated are son with 20 girls to more Scott McBeth ’81 is director of software development for IBM Printing beth “Libby” Brown. with her husband, Francis, basketball team. Marlene Fellows ’60 Gunning than 100 today. The nonsec- Systems. For the past two years, IBM has accepted a Muskingum stu- City State Zip on September 12, 2004. They and Lyle Gunning, tarian, unaffiliated organiza- dent into its highly competitive internship program. Scott Ziegler ’04 1936 have two children and four 1954 Mary Jane and Doug Palmer. tion performs in three sepa- Phone grandchildren. The couple Standing are Mary and rate age-based ensembles and and Mark Waller ’05 were both hired upon their graduation. Mary Gracy-Keil celebrated her lives in Warsaw, Ohio. Wendell “Bud” V. Metz and Lew Gordon, Louise and includes girls ranging in age E-mail 90th birthday on April 10, Margaret “Peg” Ballantine ’55 Don Blanchard. from 6 to 17. Linda is a veter- Resource Systems in New Concord was founded 25 years ago by Larry Why have you nominated this person? an voice, piano and organ Triplett ’80 and Greg Adams ’81. As entrepreneurs, Greg and Larry Send your reasons with this form to Alumni Office, teacher, as well as singer, understood the value of interns for a young technology company. Muskingum College, 163 Stormont St., New Concord OH 43762. pianist and organist. She and Alternatively, send all information to: [email protected] or Today, 18 interns later and as leaders of a successful enterprise, they her husband plan to eventual- fax to: (740) 826-8469. Call us anytime: (740) 826 8131. ly return to her home town of continue to hire Muskingum interns. New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Let’s get acquainted. Come to Alumni Weekend 2005! Ward T. Holdsworth was Find out how you too can benefit as an June 17–19 named to the Newcomer- AlumniMuskieInterns sponsor. stown High School Citizens Contact me with your ideas & questions. Wall of Honor on May 27, REUNION CLASSES: 2004. The award recognized 1955 – 50th Anniversary Ward’s 32 years of service Steve Kokovich ’63 1980 – 25th Anniversary as an educator and football Director, Alumni Leadership Initiative 1935 1950 1970 1990 coach, as well as his involve- (740) 826-8036 [email protected] 1940 1960 1975 ment in a host of communi- 1945 1965 1985 1954 - 50th Anniversary 2004 Alumni Weekend ty activities. During those Row 1, L-R: Bill Wymer, Margaret Bischoff Strang, Juanita “Jo” Gudgel Diorio, Bonnie Duhamel Wright, Gail Joseph Sinclair, years he led his teams to Muskingum’s Alumni Leadership Initiative Program cultivates tomorrow’s leaders by support- All other classes are also invited. Julia Krichbaum Swan, Bob Cowden, Ann Ringer Hutchison, Nelda Heitman Hershberger; Row 2, L-R: Ronald Marmaduke, Alice 4 championship seasons, ing the legacy of leadership that is passed from Muskie alumni to Muskie students. In addition Stoner Henderson, Irin Alice Poellot, Kay Wilson Suttles, Lola MacAllister Taylor, Lou Lannert Zook, Annette Monroe Robertson, 2 runner-up seasons, to AlumniMuskieInterns, ALIP is a sponsor of the Leadership Development Program, Muskie For events & registration information, contact the Alumni Office: Katie Boyer Heile, Corinne Leister Cowden, Nancy Nolin Mast, Lois Rice, Charlotte Baird Lobaugh; Row 3, L-R: Bill Philips, 2 undefeated seasons, and Mentors, and academic/professional visits to campus by alumni for lectures and workshops [email protected] or (740) 826-8131 or Richard A. “Punchie” Shaw, Richard Mueller, Sarah Fenton Floyd, Joyce Phillip Bethge, Bonnie Soderstrom Thompson, Joan had 16 All-Ohio players. He with students. Visit the Campus Life/Career Services section of www.muskingum.edu for more Muskingum College, Caughey Brewer, Janette Gordon Weldon, Sally Procious Malueg, Martha Spencer Rogers, Carol Carlson Alley; Row 4, L-R: Douglas received “Coach of the Year” information or contact Steve Kokovich. 163 Stormont St., New Concord, OH 43762. Brackenridge, Rhoda Campbell, Phil Allen, Robert Floyd, Daniel Gray, Herb Kraft, James Reef, James “Jake” Taylor, John Bohn, awards from many organiza- Betty King Rinald, Dick Hershberger; Not shown: Vincent Miller tions, and served as confer-

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June 13, 2004 and was avail- ning at the University of runs the first locomotive to Previously, he was vice presi- of Education. Jennifer has a able through the newspaper Michigan Business School in go to the Yukon. dent, secretary and treasurer master’s degree from the Website: www.washington- Ann Arbor, where he has of the bar association. Edward Ohio State University. post.com been employed since 1975. James W. Schmotter was is partner in the law firm of inducted as the eighth presi- McDermott, Will and Emery. Dorothy “Dottie” Mingus 1963 1968 dent of Western Connecticut He is a fellow of the American Halverson was installed as State University last August. College of Trial Lawyers, and is pastor of the Sugar Tree Grove Jean Welker McKendry and Sandra Darrow Trinter is the He began his career at the listed in Best Lawyers in Church in Monmouth, Illinois Donald L. McKendry ’62 cele- principal at Stewart Elemen- State University of New York America. His wife is Patricia on September 26, 2004. She brated their 40th wedding tary School in Columbus’ Ger- (SUNY) Binghamton, before Karns ’70 Leibensperger. also celebrated the birth of Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class anniversary on August 1, 2004. man Village. Sandra is a 25- moving to Cornell University’s her first grandson, Jay Row 1, L-R: Charlotte Curtis Love, Alberta Muhleman Adams, Twice named Kindergarten year veteran of the Columbus Johnson Graduate School of Alice Warthen Main retired as Halverson, on June 14, 2004. Betty Grace Garrison Cupoli, Margaret Haag Smith; Row 2, L-R: Teacher of the Year for the City Schools, and has been an Management, where he served principal after 35 years with Maurice Orndorff, Glen D. Muirhead, Robert M. Peters State of Ohio, Jean retired in elementary principal for the as assistant and associate Oregon Elementary School in 1974 2004 after 30 years in the East past eleven years, often serving dean for 13 years. He became Johnstown, Ohio. Muskingum School District. as mentor to new principals. dean of Lehigh University’s Richard Simcox received the Currently the executive direc- College of Business and Eco- Rick Weber is a member of the 2004 Rigel Award from the Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class of 1949 tor of the John and Annie Richard D. Sherman retired nomics, and then became Bexley Education Foundation Cambridge Singers for his Row 1, L-R: Alison White MacConnell, Carolyn West Jones, Betty Hamilton Henschel, Margaret Glenn Historic Site in New after 36 years as a teacher and dean of the Haworth College of Board of Governors, where he contributions to music in the W. McBride Nicolls, Helen Baird Branyan, Marian Roe Miller, Martha Kerr Sprout, Elizabeth Concord, Don is retired from coach at John Glenn High Business at Western Michigan serves on the alumni relations greater Cambridge area. Rich Wilson King, Wilma Kissel Doll, Barbara Praker Mead, Shirley Kemerer White, Lois E. Copeland, Muskingum, where he served School. 31 years ago, he University, where he also committee and the fund was a member of Musk- Shirley Leeper Biegler; Row 2, L-R: Jean Wise Feddersen, Bill Henschel, John Noran, J. Hobart in the education department replaced the retiring long-time served as professor of manage- development subcommittee. ingum’s music faculty for 10 Neff, James W. White, Kenneth E. Nolin, Dave Bixler, Bob Bird and as alumni director from government and U.S. history ment. Jim holds a PhD in his- years, where he taught trum- 1990-2003. Previously, he teacher Harford Steele ’28. Rick tory from Northwestern Uni- 1972 pet, led the Spirit Band and retired as principal of John founded the school’s softball versity and did post-graduate was director of the Jazz Glenn High School after 22 program and led it for 12 Jennifer Huffman Stewart Ensemble. Director of the years. Other Muskies in the years. Earlier, he coached the received the 2004 Person of Dick Simcox Big Band for 30 Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class family are their children, Julie girls’ basketball team to 3 titles the Year award from the Ohio years and choir director at Row 1, L-R: Sally Morris Kraps, Marietta Adams Van Fossen, ’94 and Craig ’93, Don’s father, and 2 sectional champi- Association for Career and the First Christian Church for Frances Stingel Grafton; Row 2, L-R: Margaret Hastings Hendrix, Lester ’33 and his late sister, onships, and also served as Technical Education (ACTE). 25 years. Rich has taught Lilly Milam Lewis, Mary Jean Stiers Walker, Zelma Lapp Barth Betty ’63. The couple lives in assistant coach for boys’ bas- Jennifer is a member of music and directed commu- Norwich, Ohio. ketball and football. Rick’s Ohio’s State Board of nity musicals for many years wife, Jane Tedrick ’75 Sherman, Education, representing the ence commissioner for two 1962 1966 is a middle school math Ninth State Board District, 1975 years after his retirement. teacher in New Concord. which serves 18 counties. She Sandra O’Connell and her James Murdock received the is past president of the Terry Lee McCord is in his William Pattison and his wife, husband, Ralph Minker, were 2004 Distinguished Service 1969 Zanesville City Board of third year as president and Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class Mary Ellen, celebrated their the subjects of a Washington Award from the Society for work in higher education Education and of the Mid- CEO of TAILI International, a Row 1, L-R: Gilmore K. Creelman, John Thomas, Cornelia Bridges Ferguson, Susan Dieringer 50th wedding anniversary on Post feature about their “jour- College and University Jacqueline F. Dudek Woods administration at Columbia East Ohio Vocational Board Chinese corporation with Ackerman, Barbara Gilmore Applegarth, Bernice Herrmann, Barbara Larrick Lent, Carole November 16, 2004. Bill has ney into Alzheimer’s,” wrote Planning. Jim is assistant was appointed by Governor University. Klostermeyer Roberts, Ruth Grove McCreath; Row 2, L-R: Dave Dunn, Douglas E. Palmer, Betsy been a lecturer and lab assis- Sandra. “I write not for pub- dean for finance and plan- Robert Taft to the Board of Roberts Zimmerman, Stanley C. Frye, Gary Lent, Barbara O’Brien Smith, Nancy Clarke tant in Muskingum’s licity for myself, but exposure Trustees of Kent State Carol Shearer retired after 30 Thompson, Nancy Jo Hart Whittington; Row 3, L-R: Don Blanchard, Sue McCall Taylor, Ann Hill Chemistry department since for the understanding of University. Jacqueline is also years of teaching in the East Thomas, Sonya Mugnani Wilt, Wilda Steiner Svoboda, Carole Keith Peterson, Mollie his retirement from Alzheimer’s…it is a disease a Muskingum trustee and is Muskingum School District. Montgomery Brunner, Betsy Twigg Dutnell; Row 4, L-R: Lewis Gordon, Lyle Gunning, Christine Metallurg Vanadium in that is treatable, but not cur- a senior consultant for For the last 16 years, she has Henderson Visnich, Mel Cook, Ruth Ann Moore Duff, Dana L. Duff, David Myers Cambridge. Previously, he able...not yet. Many people are Landau Public Relations. led the gifted student pro- held a variety of engineering touched by this disease. We Previously, she was president gram at the middle school. positions around the country want to let others know that of SBC/Ameritech Ohio. with RCA, NCR, Norplex you can be proactive and in 1970 Corp, Corning Glass Works some cases at least delay the R. Blair Reynolds is president and Lockheed Martin. The progress while research con- of the Tanana Valley Railroad Edward P. Leibensperger was couple lives in Cambridge. tinues.” Editor’s note: Publica- in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is elected president of the Boston tion date of this article was a narrow gauge railroad that Bar Association last August.

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received his law degree from 1986 its first full-time director. 1994 1995 Capital University and was Previously, she was with appointed to the Public Utili- Bill Goetz is vice president of Barnard College in New York, Julie L. McKendry recently Diane Mickey Schabitzer is an ties Commission of Ohio in corporate marketing at where she had been director gave the gift of her blood instructor with ITT Technical 1998 and again in 2003. Ecolab, a $4 billion leader in of pre-college programs and stem cells in the hope that it Institute. She and her hus- the specialty chemical indus- taught women’s studies. She might save the life of an band live in Granger, Ohio. 1981 try. Bill has global responsi- also worked for the Women anonymous patient. She Amy Mitchell Fisher is top bility for all marketing func- Involved in Living and joined the National Marrow salesperson for the second Father Kevin Lee McCaffrey tions. He and his wife, Joey, Learning program at the Donor Program Registry two year in a row at Friends became associate pastor at and their three children live University of Richmond and years ago when her close Business Source in Findlay, St. Mary’s Parish in Massil- in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was a consultant for the friend and mentor, Ron Ohio. lon, Ohio, on July 15, 2004. just outside Minneapolis. State of Georgia Department Mazeroski ’79 needed a of Human Resources’ sexual donor. (The Muskingum Shanda Parks Huston has 1982 Bob Wolf is a commercial assault prevention program. community sponsored a reg- published her first book, Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class loan officer at the Dover Allison is on the board of istry sign-up drive at that Racing Hearts, a story that Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class Row 1, L-R: Betsy Kraps Preston, Catherine Peters, Cynthia Ralph G. Holbert is principal office of First National Bank trustees of the Brooklyn time.) This past year, Julie reflects the interest in auto Row 1, L-R: Larry Marshall, Dixie Hayes Heck, Joan Davis Walker, Judy Spillard Walker, Susan McAllister Johnson, Laura Phelps Goodban; Row 2, L-R: Chad of Miller High School in of Dennison, Ohio. Children’s Museum. She received a call from the racing that she shares with Endean Alvarez, Carolyn Faunce Nixon, Bonnie Glick Kugler, Mary Phillips Arnett, Lori Cedik Morris, Karen Shakley Ladd, Jack Norrie, Ruth Ann Simcox Hemlock, Ohio. earned her master’s and doc- Central Ohio MDP advising her husband. Patin, Barbara Baker Jones; Row 2, L-R: Linda Polinsky Vidoni, Susan Heckler Henderson, Bob 1989 toral degrees from Emory her that her tissue was the Henderson, Maureen McCauley Johnson, Bill Walker, Jeff Holzworth, Virginia Dau Driscoll, Bob Eric Pohjala is vice president University in Atlanta. Her correct match for a patient in 1996 Patin; Row 3, L-R: Joyce Bumpers Meinke, Marie Miller Hoover, Mary Jo Patterson Smith, Alan headquarters in Yichang, Douglas Harms is professor of of finance and chief financial Lisa Brooks Pollack is con- husband is Nikhil Deogun ’91. need of a transplant, and D. Dawson, Sandra Paradis Dawson, Carole Ayers Taylor, Nancy Houze Shephard, Susan Hoovler Hubei Province, P.R. China. computer science at DePauw officer of Lima Memorial troller of Outsell, Inc. asking her if she was still Susan Montgomery McDonald Blake; Row 4, L-R: Jon Siehl, Larry Humm, Dave Barnes, Ken Crouch, Dan Nixon, Warner Kugler, The company imports and University. Last year, he trav- Health System in Lima, Ohio. 1992 available and committed. She is a member of the board of Paul Shephard, Bill Blake distributes American-made eled to Juárez, Mexico with a His wife is Alicia Gratz ’83 1990 confirmed that she was. The the Muskingum Family nutritional supplements to Pohjala. Peter D. Palmer is a partner YMCA in Zanesville. China. Terry lives in Wheel- Mary M. Bloechl received her in the law firm of Schad and ing, West Virginia and 1984 master’s degree in human Palmer of New Albany, Indi- Bradley Van Sickle earned his Yichang, Hubei, China. services management from ana. At the firm, he special- MD and PhD degrees from Maria Cherubini-Russell Franklin University in izes in medical malpractice the Medical College of Ohio in 1977 received a mini-Fulbright Columbus, Ohio. She has and other complex litigation. Toledo. He is completing his Scholarship to teach English been with AT&T Wireless in residency in pediatric Larry J. Gerst is employed by in Hokkaido, Japan during Columbus for 10 years. Michelle Snow received a endocrinology at Vanderbilt Metallurg Vanadium, a the 2006-2007 academic year. Leaders for Learning Award Children’s Hospital. He and division of Shieldalloy Maria is chair of the English 1991 from the Licking County his wife live in Nashville. Metallurgical Corp., in department of the Elk Grove Foundation. This lifetime Cambridge, Ohio as a cost group of students to work on Unified School District in Leigh Ann Blickensderfer recognition award honors 1997 accountant. He had previous construction projects and to California. McCray received a 2004 teachers who exemplify donation, which is a complex experience in cost accounting help a local doctor provide national ING Unsung Heroes excellence in their fields. and rigorously monitored Tessa L. Carrel received her and inventory control with a medicine to poor residents of Darrell F. Johnson was Award, which recognizes edu- Michelle is a technology hospital procedure, took PhD in molecular, cellular variety of industrial manufac- Anapra. While there, he and installed as team pastor of cators for their innovative teacher at Utica Junior High place three months later. and developmental biology turers in southeastern Ohio. his students met with East Hills Moravian Church teaching methods and creativ- School in Ohio and works Then and now, Julie remains from the Ohio State Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class Muskingum trustee Jaime in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ity in kindergarten through there in staff development. in excellent health. For Julie, University and is now a post- Row 1, L-R: Diane Doeringer, Linda Collani Leach, Linda Smith Ellwood, Carol Sanford Gary, 1979 Bermudez ’44 to discuss the 12th grade classrooms. Leigh this was a deeply meaningful doctoral researcher at the Kathie Sprouse Babcock, Leigh Martin, Mary Clayton Wichterman; Row 2, L-R: Susan Marks history of maquiladoras and 1985 was one of only 100 teachers 1993 experience, and she hopes OSU Medical Center. She lives Williamson, Debbie Long Connell, Becky Englert Dennis, Cherie Smith Bell, Joyce Wonnacott Cindy Abel Swope was named the role they play in the in the country selected for that everyone would consider in Westerville, Ohio with her Barrett, V.K. Schneider Ziegler, Laurie Horstman Chisnell; Row 3, L-R: Ed Sutliff, Jeff Zellers, to the Philo High School Juárez and Mexican Mary Ann Manning is coordi- this award. She is a teacher at Edward W. “Ted” Sheldon is participating in the registry. husband, Andrew R. Yates, a Chuck Simmelink, Bill Bonnett, Paul Kulp, Mark Chisnell; Row 4, L-R: Donald Barrett, Grover Athletic Hall of Fame Class of economies. Douglas’ wife is nator of development and Indian Valley School in center manager at Gulfside Julie is a sixth grade language pediatric cardiologist. Mollineaux, Robert Good, Mike Thomin, Jim Gray, Wade Duym 2004. Cindy was inducted Mary Baker ’80 Harms. alumni affairs in the newly- Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Supply in Headland, Alabama. arts teacher in Pataskala, into Muskingum’s Athletic created Department of Ohio. 1998 Hall of Fame in 1992 for her Donald Mason was appointed Institutional Advancement at Allison Kimmich has been Jeffery S. Talbert is principal basketball achievements. to the National Petroleum Belmont Technical College in named executive director of at Maple Heights High School Kevin A. Bowers is pastor at Council by U.S. Secretary of St. Clairsville, Ohio. the National Women’s in Ohio. Bethany Presbyterian Church Energy Spencer Abraham. He Studies Association, and is in Lafayette, Indiana, where

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he lives with his wife, Jennie Michele Sheets is director of a missionary in Japan, and Shella Blackburn graduated Management and “The C. Barker ’00 Bowers, who is residence life at Ashland then became dean of women from basic military training Wright Stuff” appeared in employed by Lafayette School University in Ashland, Ohio, at Kentucky Christian at Lackland Air Force Base in American Cemetery. Corp. where previously she was College. San Antonio, Texas. director of community service. Rochelle Miller is attending Robert Hamilton received a Meghan C. Budinger is assis- Tiffany F. Denman is a com- Duquesne University in master of divinity degree Scott P.Will teaches history tant director and curator of munity health volunteer Pittsburgh in pursuit of a from McCormick Theological for the Upper Sandusky the James Monroe Museum with the Peace Corps in career in criminal law. Seminary in Chicago. His Exempted Village School and Memorial Library in Mozambique. As such, she Following her graduation wife, Beth Pickenpaugh ’97, is District. Fredericksburg, Virginia. The helps to implement new pri- from Muskingum, she con- completing her master’s museum is a National His- mary school health pro- ducted pasture education as degree in deaf education from 2000 toric Landmark. Previously, grams, teaches general dis- a tour narrator for the Kent State University and is she was with the Lee-Fendall ease prevention, first aid, Longhorns Head to Tail Tours in her third year of teaching Kacey Cottrill, MAE ’02, is House Museum in Alexan- child growth monitoring, of Dickinson Cattle Co. in the Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class at the Virginia School for the principal at Hartford dria, Virginia, and fine arts hygiene, nutrition and Appalachian area. Row 1, L-R: Paige Fleming, Jill Harris Webb, Paula Gomory Deaf and Blind. The couple Elementary School in assistant with the General HIV/AIDS prevention. Maier, Janice Slater, Brenda Trumbo Milleson; Row 2, L-R: lives in Virginia. Johnstown, Ohio. Services Administration in Gretchen Cook has received a Alumni Weekend ’04 Reunion Class Cindy Cooper Rose, Misty Sarchet Burney, Beth Dobson Washington, D.C. Earlier, she Lisa Marshall earned her full-time graduate fellowship Row 1, L-R: Karen Markley Schmidt, Val Koneck, Laurel McCamey Linn, Judi Kocher, Leslie DaLonzo, Kelly Clevenger Graham, Tina Summers Morgan; Martin C. Kail is a manager for Shannon E. Prince is a physi- held internships with the master’s degree in telecom- at the University of Memphis. Conger Smith, Michele L. Kuhar; Row 2, L-R: Steve Overholt, Nancy Shearer Holden, Anita Row 3, L-R: Tim Berichon, Donald Boehm, Dale Wirick, John Business Management cal scientist with the Federal Office of the Curator of The munications from Ohio As a graduate assistant, Wiseman, Carol Forshey McBurney, Teresa Farris Bowen, Barb Bauer Estep, Lisa Oakley Rucker, Soenksen, Scott Bergreen Accountants in New Philadel- Bureau of Investigation in White House and the Heinz University in August, 2004. Gretchen will assist with Sharon Fansler Brehm; Row 3, L-R: Paul Hudson, Mark Dice, Jane Fenton Trent, Nanette Jones phia, Ohio, where previously Quantico, Virginia. Shannon Pittsburgh Regional History undergraduate television pro- Hoeck, Geri Douglas, Ginger Rathbone Colombo, Linda Gress Cope, Sharon Snode Stroup, he had been senior account- graduated from Xavier Center. Meghan earned a Melinda K. Miller is a general duction classes. She was Douglas Harms; Row 4, L-R: Doug Henshaw, John Frahlich, Bob Musgrave, Doug Switzer, Rob ant. Earlier in his career he University in Ohio with a master’s degree from George accountant with Metallurg awarded this fellowship in McBurney, Steve Porter, Ron Fluharty, Tom Tykodi, Ben Gilliotte was a client service represen- master of science degree in Washington University. Vanadium, a division of large part because of the high tative for Rea and Associates criminal justice and received Shieldalloy Metallurgical quality of her senior seminar in Millersburg, Ohio. He is an the Paul Hahn Criminal Carrie Cook graduated from Corp., in Cambridge. Previ- for Muskingum, which was alumnus of the 2003-04 Lead- Justice Award for Cleveland State University ously, she held accounting selected by the Southern ership Tuscarawas County Outstanding Achievement. with a master’s degree in positions at Southeastern States Communication class. social work. She is a licensed Equipment Co. Inc., South- Association to be presented 2001 social worker. eastern Ohio Financial Ser- at the annual Undergraduate Brian Kandel is manager of vices and Thompkins Child Honors Conference. Homecoming ’04 Reunion Class the Louisville, Ohio branch of Charles C. Bennington is an Frederick “Craig” Hilliard is in and Adolescent Services. Row 1, L-R: Juliet Johnson DePriest, Julie McKendry, Laura Consumers National Bank. associate attorney with the U.S. Army with the 3rd FACULTY Yoder DeCoste, Lori Litzenberg Houck, Samantha Bluck Young and Alexander Infantry Division, where he 2004 & STAFF Williams, Jon Williams; Row 2, L-R: Tricia Talbot Lytton, Heather Rakosik is head soft- Company, LPA in Dayton, served during Operation Iraqi Terra Bailey, Kevin Kimmell, Jim Sullivan, Jr., Heath A. Watton ball coach at Bucknell Ohio. He earned his juris Freedom. He is an M1A1 Ryan E. Buckingham wrote William L. McClelland, University and lives in doctor degree with honors Armored Crewman (Tanker). articles that were published Professor Emeritus of Reli- Winfield, Pennsylvania. from Moritz College of Law He entered Army service in by two magazines while he gion (1956-89), celebrated his at the Ohio State University. April 2000. was still a Muskingum stu- 80th birthday last July with a FAD 90th Birthday - 2004 1999 dent. Both articles covered a community-wide party. In the Row 1, L-R: Betty G. Garrison ’39 Cupoli, Martha L. Taylor ’42, Ruth Copeland ’42 Harris, Alberta Penny Boggs, MAE, was Trisha Imhoff is a first grade ceremony commemmorating Muhleman ’39 Adams, Ruth Ransom ’36 Gault Row 2, L-R: Tricia Skaggs ’05, Sarah Fenton ’54 Nicole Curtis is lead teacher named “Teacher of the Year” teacher with the Duval the 100th anniversary of Floyd, Irin Alice Poellot ’54, Bonnie Soderstrom ’54 Thompson, Ann Ringer ’54 Hutchison, with the Early Head Start pro- by The Ohio Association of County Public Schools in flight that took place at the Nancy Shearer ’79 Holden, V.K. Schneider ’74 Ziegler, Mary Ann Spitznagel ’73 DeVolld, Bernice gram for Community Action Gifted Children Region 10. Jacksonville, Florida, and gravesides of the Wright Finley ’55 Litt, Diane Zuro ’75 Jones Row 3, L-R: Tina Summers ’84 Morgan, Katie Boyer ’54 of Wayne/Medina County, Penny has been a teacher for lives in Orange Park. brothers. The event included Heile, Debbie Long ’74 Connell, Linda Collani ’74 Leach, Mary Jean Stiers ’44 Walker, Carol and lives in Orrville, Ohio. the gifted in the Rolling Hills Senator John H. Glenn, Jr. ’62 Brown ’55 Payne, Char Brokaw ’55 Thomas, Holly Lewis ’05, Joyce Phillip ’54 Bethge, Betty Local School District for 2003 and Neil Armstrong as Hamilton ’49 Henschel, Marge Brown ’53 Sims Row 4, L-R: Kelly Clevenger ’84 Graham, Cindy Homecoming ’04 Reunion Class James M. Gill is head of the seven years. She is employed keynote speakers. “Woodland Cooper ’84 Rose, Becky Englert ’74 Dennis, Susan Marks ’74 Williamson, Kim Skaggs ’97 Madl, Row 1, L-R: Amber Hirschfeld Gump, Jamie Poorman Snider, circulation department at the by the Guernsey Monroe Brenda Beazel is a reception- Arboretum’s Soaring Tribute Heather ’04 Frese, Marilyn Ansevin ’55 Austin, Janet Conners ’72 Vejsicky, Beth Dobson ’84 Christina Gallagher Hinchliffe, Melissa Heffner McElroy; Tuscarawas Public Library in Noble Educational Service ist at Resource Systems in to the Wright Brothers” DaLonzo Row 2, L-R: Carrie Turner Stallard, Natasha Piel Corwin, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Center. Before she began her New Concord. appeared in International Jonathan Corwin, Thomas J. Shields education career, Penny was Cemetery and Funeral

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fall, Bill presided over a In the wedding party were included Robin Kirk ’98 Amy M. Yenchochic and David memorial service in honor of Ron ’98 and Mickey McDaniel Baker, Meagan Aaron ’98, P.F. Welch ’03. June 12, 2004 the 491st Bombardment MARRIAGES ’98 Merrit. Mandy Ross ’00, Kerry Gilligan in Brown Chapel with Rev. Group at the Mighty Eighth ’00, Missy Paxton ’03, Vanessa Kevin A. Bowers ’98 officiating. Air Force Heritage Museum in 1969 ’90 Hanna, Ross Hanna ’90, 1998 Warnock ’98, Jennifer Weaver Other Muskies in the wed- Georgia. He is chaplain of the and Bill Lehman ’98. ’98, Shannon Rankin ’02, and ding party included Kathy Bombardment Group Associ- This photo was submitted by Julie Michele Adkins and Jessie Brakenwagen ’00. Baird ’99, Wendy Fairchild ’00 ation. David J. Evans ’68 and his Jennifer Patricia Crouch and Steve R. Mandusic. December Carissa works for the MONY Biddle, Jennie Barker ’00 wife, Jean Beucler ’69 Evans, William Albert Charles Allen. 6, 2003. Group and Lucas works for Bowers, Erin Degenhart ’02 F. B. “Fritz” Thomas II, retired who attended an almost September 4, 2004. Sky Bank in Columbus. The Brenning, Zach Brenning ’01, vice-president for business all Muskie wedding on Alison P. Miller and Joshua couple resides in Pataskala. Newton-Caton Jennifer Briggs ’04, Joe Lee ’03, and finance, received the November 6, 2004 in Eric T. Imperata and Sherry Charles Hatheway. March 13, and Tony Thorngate ’01. Sid- Waggoner-Mallin Left to right: Elizabeth Snyder ’00, Benjamin highest adult award from the Breckenridge, Colorado. Ann Koenig. August 14, 2004. 2004. Bradley R. Barclay and Heather ’00 Woodworth, Bill Lehman Other Muskies in the wedding ney Welch ’69 is the father of Kinsey ’99, Erin Schultheis-Kinsey ’99, Molly Witt ’01 Brundage, Boy Scouts of America dur- Alison attends the Chase Trout. August 14, 2004. ’00, Brian Petruska ’00, Adam party included Brad Thomas the bridegroom and Andrew Jill Marie Waggoner ’00, bride, Richard Godshaw ’00, Jeanne ing the annual national 1994 College of Law at Northern Shook ’00, and Jon Snider ’02. ’95, Ryan Thomas ’99, Jake St. Yenchochic ’04 is the brother Kornbau ’71 Waggoner, mother of the bride; Michelle Coffman meeting of the Central Kentucky University part-time Tracey Boyd and Jason Angelo ’99, Kristin Buhrman of the bride. David is a sales- Kochosky ’00, Katie Zeitz ’00 Region. The Silver Antelope Nikki Lynn Montgomery and and works full time at 700 Fairchild. June 5, 2004. Ralph J. Stawicki, Jr. and ’00, Kim Raymond ’02, and man at Ganley Honda Ponti- Award recognizes his many Robert Douglas Van WLW Radio as a news anchor Jennifer A. Bill. July 31, 2004. Andrea Finken ’02. Annette is ac in North Olmsted, Ohio in Strongsville, Ohio, where Muskies in the wedding contributions to scouting Wingerden. May 22, 2004. and reporter. Josh is a substi- Rachel Glenn and Andy Bean. Benjamin Bostrom ’01 a first grade teacher in the and Amy is a substitute Lindsey teaches and Chris is party were Melissa Smith ’03 over the past 40 years. In The couple resides in tute teacher. The couple September 6, 2003. attended the wedding. The Forest Hills School district teacher in Medina County. a paramedic. and Sarah Weaver ’02. addition to his work with the Suwanee, Georgia. resides in Cincinnati, Ohio. bridegroom is a production and Dustin is a tax account- Elizabeth attends the Boy Scouts, Fritz is a mem- Front row: Wendy Aaberg ’69 Mindy Sue Lautzenheiser and artist with Alltel Publishing ant with Franz CPA. The Desiree Zander and James L. Megan BrieAnne Matz and University of Cincinnati, ber of the boards of Lantz, mother of the bride; 1995 1999 Richard Collier. July 19, 2003. in Macedonia, Ohio and the couple lives in Cincinnati. Peters ’02. May 22, 2004. Jarrod Lee Brickles. March studying clinical neuropsy- Muskingum County’s United Becky Kifer ’69 Jones, couple resides in Parma. 13, 2004. chology. Russell is a policy Way and YMCA. Jean Beucler ’69 Evans, Charles Ryan Gossman and Margaret Elizabeth Herold Tiffany Leach and Rob Sensel. Jennifer L. Hajny and Daniel 2002 analyst for the Office of the Carol Jameson ’76 Lantz; Stacy Renee Sands. June 5, and Adam Sierosma. August October 25, 2003. 2001 W. Vaughan II. September 4, Mary Cae Tharp and Jason Speaker of the Ohio House of Back row: Royal Lantz ’68, 2004. 28, 2004. Tiffany is a high school 2004. Laura E. Brown and Ryan P. Abrams. July 24, 2004. Representatives. The couple father of the bride; David The couple resides with math teacher at Claymont Deanna Brooker MAE ’03 and Blackledge. June 25, 2004. resides in Wilmington. Evans ’68, Tom Lantz ’77 Brian S. White and Jamie Margaret Hastings ’44 Hendrix High School and Rob is a Mark Hoffer ’03. July 17, 2004. Dannielle Reese and Robert 2003 Creamer. May 15, 2004. in Santa Ana, California. sales/engineer consultant Kane ’00. June 12, 2004. Julie Buttolph and Paul Dustin Lee Milliner and with Dover Hydraulics. The Kelly Lynn Carpenter and John “Whitey” White ’03. May 29, Kurt A. Barman and Elaine Rachel Wharton. July 3, 2004. 1986 1996 Robyn Stroud and Jeremy couple lives in Bowerston, Walter Dunning. July 10, 2004. 2004. Smith. March 20, 2004. Morrow. May 29, 2004. Ohio. Muskies in the wedding Niki Reid and Lincoln Wolfe. Deanna L. Foster MAE ’02 Christopher Prekup and Julie Jamie Farmer and Jim were Marta Long ’03, Kim Amy Bell and Jay Gooden. October 23, 2004. and Gregory Lee Vickers. Frey. June 26, 2004. 2000 Linda Newton and Kevin Kornokovich. July 3, 2004. Raymond ’02, and Clint Abbot May 29, 2004. March 13, 2004. Caton. April 17, 2004. ’01. The groom’s father is Tom Jessica Rybicki and Greg 1997 Carissa L. Baker and Lucas Muskies in the wedding Annette Gregg and Dustin White ’02. Julie is a legal aide Elizabeth Bogart and James McMillan ’01. August 14, 1993 Hunter. March 27, 2004. party were Melissa Shearon Thomas. July 10, 2004, in for the Muskingum County Hunter. January 22, 2004. 2004 in Brown Chapel. Craig Kwasniewski and Muskies in attendance ’00 Clark, Maria Rittenhouse Brown Chapel. Yenchochic-Welch Child Support Division, William Allender and Amanda Marian Graf. October 12, 2002. Zanesville. Jonathan Carte and Tiffany Athena Schmidt and Adam Condit. March 19, 2004. Muskies in the wedding Renee Epperly. August 21, Miller ’00. September 25, party were Julie Kwasniewski Lori Carskadden and Doug 2004. 2004. ’02, Rich Stifel ’97, Tom Moore. July 24, 2004. Muskies in the wedding FitzSimmons ’97 and Ralph Kimberly Jo Elliott and Eric party included Julie Kirchen ’97. Craig works as a Kelly Damschroder and Lee Underwood. July 10, 2004. Armstrong ’04, Rachael Yoder human resources generalist Nathan L. Swendal. August 7, ’04, Dan Dominic ’00, Pat and Marian as a product 2004. Jessica Gates and James B. Jones ’98, and Doug Hottinger manager. The couple resides Grandey ’99, MAE ’01. July ’01. Athena is employed by in Cleveland. Lindsey Grace and 17, 2004. Progressive Insurance in Muskingum alumni in atten- Christopher Kercher. October Mayfield Village and Adam dance were Eric Curtis ’98, Beth Pickenpaugh and Robert 11, 2003. Elizabeth Anne Gernert and teaches for the Educational Don Robinson ’86, Brad Hamilton ’98. April 12, 2003 Erin Mills ’02 was the maid Russell J. Long. April 17, Service Center of Cuyahoga Geduldig ’97, Debbie Bowers in Staunton, Pennsylvania. Baker-Hunter Stawicki-Bill of honor. The couple resides 2004. County in Ohio.

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Renee Shonk and James Holly is a claims represen- Danny Peterson ’96. Aaron is a fourth-grade teacher with the tor of admissions. The family 1928 McFarlan IV ’02. July 3, 2004. tative for the Social Security junior high math teacher and Triway Local Schools. The lives near New Concord. BIRTHSAdministration in Mansfield the head coach for varsity family resides in Orrville, Ohio. OBITUARIES Kathryn Bowen Lane, May 7, 2004 and Timothy is an attorney boy’s soccer and boy’s and Alice to Meghan and James 2004, Columbus, Ohio. 1981 Carlee joins a brother, Luke with Harpster, Vanosdall, and girl’s tennis at Coventry High 1999 Fox. November 24, 2004. Kathryn lived to the age of Sedric D. Gerber and Carrie Aaron. Stefanie is treasurer Findley in Ashland. The fami- School. Angella is a licensed Meghan is an instructor in 1925 Gladys Stephenson “Stevie” 102. She is survived by a son. Butler. June 12, 2004. Joan H. Waggenspack at Eramet Marietta, Inc. in ly lives in Ashland. property and casualty insur- Owen Elijah to Amanda Muskingum’s English depart- Monk, March 10, 2004, Skidmore and her husband, Marietta, Ohio, where she ance agent and writes com- Klontz Derico and her hus- ment. Jim is a lecturer in the Aileen Foote Crawford, March Tucson, Arizona. Homer G. Sims, June 9, 2004, Jeremy L. Harper and Heidi Brian, have adopted a son, also teaches accounting at Lorien C. to Major C. and mercial business accounts for band, Brian. June 23, 2004. English department and is 25, 2004, Rocky River, Ohio. Gladys lived to the age of Columbus, Ohio. Spires. April 10, 2004. Bryce Abraham. Bryce was Washington State Community Pamela Kay Gregory Crispin. the George Ayers Insurance also a learning consultant for Aileen lived to the age of 100 and was active in the Homer earned his master’s born on April 25, 2004 and College. Robert is a teacher July 11, 2004. Agency in Akron, Ohio, where Hayden Patrick to Timothy ’00 the Center for Advancement 101. She was preceded in Northminister Presbyterian degree from the Ohio State Jessica McClure and Andrew joined their family on April and coach at Fort Frye Local Pamela is a reading teacher the family resides. and Kelly Smith Kuhn. June of Learning. The family lives death by two husbands, A. Church. She is predeceased University and taught at D. Archer. June 19, 2004 with 27, 2004. Schools, Beverly, Ohio. The with the Hilliard City Schools 30, 2004. in New Concord. James Crawford ’27 and by her husband and daughter. Bethany College in West Vir- campus minister Rev.Dr. The Skidmores work for family lives in Marietta, Ohio. and Major is a golf profes- 1998 He joins a brother, Ross Maxwell Boggs ’24, her She is survived by a daughter ginia, Lincoln University in Ashley J. Beavers officiating. Alliance City Schools in Ohio. sional. The family lives in Calvin. Kelly teaches with the Andrew William to Heath and brother Edwin ’33, and her and a brother. Pennsylvania and several Muskies in the wedding Bryce joins a brother, Nicholas. Katherine Ann to Barbara Dublin, Ohio. Noah Alexander to Suzanne Mansfield City Schools and Danielle White. May 20, 2004. son-in-law David L. Michigan high schools. He party included Jessica Sonnen Bryce’s new aunt is Joan’s and Thomas Ryncarz. May 11, Fordyce and Jason Amos ’97. Timothy teaches with the Danielle is executive secre- Anderson ’52. She is survived 1927 was a member of the Episco- ’04 Danze, Mae-Ning Toth ’05, sister, Beth Waggenspack ’74. 2004. 1995 March 21, 2004. Northmor Schools. tary to Muskingum’s vice by her daughter, Rev. Jane pal churches in Zanesville Ryan Hendershot ’03, Dirk Thomas is an attorney in Suzanne is communications president for academic affairs. Ann Boggs ’52 Anderson, Nancy Johnson Brown, July and Dublin. Surviving are a Gadd ’03, Anthony Lorenz ’04, 1986 Shadyside, Ohio. He is also an Sydney Elizabeth to Eddie coordinator for Battelle for Ava Catherine to James and Andrew joins two sisters. The four grandchildren, includ- 23, 2004, Powhatan Point, niece, great nieces and and Megan Seeger ’04. The assistant prosecutor for Bel- and Tonya Elizabeth Stevens Kids, Columbus, and Jason is Elizabeth Schafer Dixon. May family lives in Zanesville. ing Anne Anderson ’81 Ohio. nephews and great-great- couple lives in Princeton, New Curtis ’84 and Christine mont County, Ohio. The fam- Ogle. July 14, 2004. a sales manager for Cintas. 26, 2004. Busher, and seven great- Nancy lived to the age of nieces and nephews. Jersey where Jessica is a grad- Pillman Smith announce ily resides in Shadyside. Tonya is a first grade The family lives in Blacklick, She joins a sister, Isabel grandchildren. 98. She was predeceased by uate student at Princeton the arrival of two children, teacher at Chieftain Ohio. Noah’s grandfather is Frances. The family lives in her husband, William, and is William Clarence Thompson, Theological Seminary and Erin Elizabeth on January Adam Michael to Kevin A. Elementary, Logan Hocking James R. Fordyce ’75. Parma, Ohio. Margaret Tweedie Broderick, survived by her sister, Mary April 10. 2004, Wilmington, Andrew is a student at the 17, 2002, and Daniel Curtis and Jennifer “J.J.” Morris Schools. The family lives in August 25, 2004. Elizabeth Johnson ’26. North Carolina. New Jersey Institute of on January 20, 2004. Smith. October 14, 2003. Rockbridge, Ohio. Caitlin Tempest Blakeslee to 2001 Margaret was preceded in William graduated from Technology. The Smith family lives in He joins a brother, Ian. J.J. Patrick Sean and Dustin Kaye death by her sister, Ruth Margaret Leeper Morgan, Loveland, Ohio, where Chris teaches third-grade at Central 1996 Humienny Blakeslee. Tweedie ’28 Chase. March 27, 2004, Seminole, Lacey Whiteman and Keith is a homemaker and Curt Elementary School in Cam- December 10, 2004. Elizabeth Fay Lude to Jason Florida. Mesarchik. May 24, 2003. works as senior director for bridge, Ohio, and Kevin teach- Brennen Foster to Sean and Both parents are physicians and Jacquelyn Donley Lude. 1926 Margaret lived to the age of Global Business Systems. es geometry and math analy- Dori Miller Hartzler. February and the family lives in December 22, 2003. 97. She was predeceased by Sarah Sampson and Scott D. sis at Cambridge High School. 25, 2004. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Kristin She joins a brother, Mary Douglass Knox, April 5, her husband and is survived Navicky. October 28, 2004. 1988 He is also the golf coach. The Dori is a radiologic technol- Humienny ’01 Burrier is Alexander James. Jacquelyn is 2004, Venetia, Pennsylvania. by two daughters, two grand- family lives in Cambridge. ogist for the Wooster Caitlin’s aunt. a substitute teacher with the Mary lived to the age of children and four great- Sofia Scipione to Matthew Community Hospital and Martins Ferry City Schools. 100. She taught in the grandchildren. and Karen Scipione Gray on 1993 Sean is a certified athletic Grant Michael to Paul and The family lives in Claysville and McGuffey January 9, 2004. trainer and physical therapist Jennifer L. Butler Burke. Bridgeport, Ohio. school districts for 38 years. Ada B. Showers, November Karen and Matt were mar- Carson Woodrow to Corry at Dunlap Memorial Hospital. October 4, 2004. She was a member of the 30, 2004, Dresden, Ohio. Princeton Theological ried on March 29, 2002, with and Carol Weimer-Morris. He joins a brother, Owen FACULTY Washington County and Ada lived to the age of 106. Seminary and later earned a campus minister Rev. Dr. April 3, 2004. 1997 Patrick. Grant’s uncle is Adam & STAFF Pennsylvania Associations of She was principal at Norval second master’s from Ashley J. Beavers officiating. Carol teaches sixth grade Butler ’05 and his grandmoth- Isabel Anne “Isy” and Retired Teachers and of the Park School, and taught for Pittsburgh Theological After 10 years at NLPA, Karen for the Columbus Public Jacob Paul to Donald and er is Michele Butler, adminis- Harrison Ty “Ty” were born Claysville United Presbyter- many years in the Zanesville Seminary. He was a member is now a stay-at-home mom. Schools and Corry is project Cynthia Dietsch MAE. March trative assistant for to Bryce ’96 and Jennifer ian Church. She was preced- School District. She was a of the Pittsburgh Presbytery Matthew is an elementary manager for Romanelli & 26, 2004. Muskingum’s Center for Schultice ’97 Bronner. ed in death by her husband, charter member of the and was pastor emeritus of school principal. The family Hughes Building Company. Advancement of Learning. December 25, 2004. Frank, and by her father, Dr. Muskingum County the First Presbyterian Church resides in Mason, Ohio. The family lives in Gahanna. Alexis Nicole to Aaron ’99 Jennifer is director E. H. Douglass 1888. Surviving Historical Society. She was a of Duquesne. He served the and Angella Barber Rose. Ellie Marie to Janeen and of alumni relations at are two children, a sister, five member of St. John’s U. S. Navy as a chaplain with 1992 1994 June 29, 2004. Brian Shemenski. September Muskingum and Bryce is grandsons, twelve great- Lutheran Church and was the rank of Lt. Commander. Her grandfather is 4, 2004. coordinator of graduate mar- grandchildren and a great- the first woman elected to Surviving are his wife, two Carlee Ann to Robert A. and Chloe Meredith to Timothy Larry Barber ’70, and her Brian is a senior computer keting and admissions at great-granddaughter. the church council. Surviving children, a brother, two Stefanie Duckworth-Nelson. and Holly Baker Potts. aunt and uncle are analyst and programmer with Muskingum. Jennifer had pre- are four nieces and many grandchildren, and three November 5, 2003. December 29, 2004. Heather Rose Peterson ’97 and Timken and Janeen is a viously been associate direc- great-nieces and nephews. great-grandchildren.

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1930 McCall 1905 Scott; and her retired from the Lorain City Harriet McCown ’38 Shetler, John E. Raitt, October 31, lege. She earned her master’s chemist, he was employed as Sarah “Sally” E. Slack, May 3, his life he attended the Mary Gene Priess Anastasio, sisters-in-law, Margaret Scott Schools. She was a violinist and a son-in-law, Edward 2004, Delhi, New York. degree from Northwestern a senior editor at the 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. Carnegie Institute of Technol- July 15, 2004, Woodbridge, Ada M. Carleton, July 17, ’33 Clark and Mary Scott ’37 with the Lorain County “Skip” Kifer ’63. John was assistant postmas- University and was a member Chemical Abstracts Service in Sarah was a retired elemen- ogy School of Drama. Gordon Connecticut. 2004, St. Clairsville, Ohio. Chur. Four children, eight Symphony Orchestra. ter of Delhi, New York when of the American Speech and Columbus, Ohio, the position tary teacher for the was a U.S. Army Air Force Mary is survived by her Ada graduated from grandchildren and four great- Elizabeth also was a member Iva Lorraine Smith Richardson, he retired in 1972. He served Hearing Association. She was from which he retired. Bob Zanesville City Schools. She veteran. He is survived by his husband, Joseph, and daugh- Chapman College of Orange, grandchildren survive her. of the American Association March 7, 2004, Upper the U.S. Army in World War II preceded in death by her was a member of the was a member of the Central wife, three children, a brother, ters Carol ’70 and Roye California. She was a retired of University Women, both Arlington, Ohio. as a staff sergeant. He was an husband and is survived by American Chemical Society Presbyterian Church, and the and five grandchildren. Anastasio ’68 Bourke. teacher and a member of the 1932 the Ohio and National Iva retired after 42 years of active member of the First two daughters. for more than 60 years. He Senior Bethesda League. Her Belmont United Methodist Education Associations, and teaching at the Columbus Presbyterian Church and a life was a member of the First special companion preceded George E. Keidel, February Mary E. Onstott, April 11, Church. Ada is survived by Clifford G. Blair, October 7, the First Congregational Academy and the Upper member of the Delhi Fire 1936 Presbyterian Church of her in death and she is sur- 24, 2004, Cleveland, Ohio. 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. nieces, a nephew and a cousin. 2004, Dover, Ohio. Church in Lorain. Arlington and Columbus Department. John was Westerville. He was preceded vived by many close friends. George, a dentist, is sur- Mary was a member of Clifford was an educator Public Schools. She was a appointed Delaware County James H. Cooper, July 30, in death by his wife, Elsie, and vived by his wife, three chil- Coburn United Methodist Mary Mead Dickson, March for more than 50 years, 1933 member of and former church historian, and his many civic 2003, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylva- a brother, William ’30. He is 1940 dren and four grandchildren. Church in Zanesville. She was 23, 2004, Barnesville, Ohio. teaching at high schools in school director of the First involvements included the nia. survived by his three children preceded in death by her sis- Mary was a member of the Newcomerstown, Dover and Samuel T. Rutherford, August Congregational Church. Iva is Masonic Lodge, the Veterans James was a veteran of and five grandchildren. Genevieve M. Lauze Gardner, 1943 ter, Dorothy Onstott ’42 Blyth. Barnesville First United Uhrichsville. He earned his 30, 2004, Manchester, New survived by her daughter, two of Foreign Wars and the World War II, having served November 11, 2004, Methodist Church and served master’s degree at the Ohio Hampshire. sisters and a granddaughter. American Red Cross. He was as a chaplain in North Africa 1939 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mary McDonald Ridenour, Rama Groves Steen, April 18, as a teacher in the Belmont State University. Clifford was Samuel was retired from preceded in death by his wife, and Sicily. An active volun- Genevieve retired as a April 26, 2004, Columbus, 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. County Schools and the a World War II veteran, hav- the Shelby County United 1935 Helen, and by two sisters, teer, he served more than Eleanor Jane Brugger, teacher at Bon Meade Grade Ohio. Rama followed in her Barnesville Schools for 36 ing served under General Way. He was a graduate of including Isabel Raitt ’31 20,000 hours at the local hos- December 20, 2003, School and was a member of Mary taught school for 37 father’s footsteps and enrolled years. She was predeceased by George S. Patton. He was a the University of Pittsburgh, Lois Irene Ballenger Driskell, Schall. He is survived by four pital, read to the blind and Charleston, West Virginia. the Sharon Community years, primarily in the in Muskingum to become a her sister, Hazel Mead ’25 member of St. John’s Church and was executive director of June 29, 2004, Wilmer, children, six grandchildren recited poetry at local nurs- Eleanor was preceded in Presbyterian Church. She is Columbus City School System. teacher, just as World War II Palmer. in Dover, the Kiwanis Club, the Children’s Bureau and Alabama. and three great-grandchildren. ing homes. He was prede- death by her parents, George survived by her daughter She was a member of the was beginning. Her studies and the American Legion. Health and Welfare Planning Lois, who worked as a stat- ceased by his wife, Betty, sis- W. and Bess Johnston Brugger, Kate and her son Gary ’71. Northwest United Methodist were interrupted, though, Louis J. Orndorff, October 2, Clifford was preceded in Council. He was a member of istician at Wright Patterson Alexander “Mac” McElroy ter, Martha ’38; brother C. both of whom attended Church, the Daughters of the when she agreed to a request 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. death by his wife, Margaret the National Association of Air Force Base in Dayton, Roy, September 5, 2004, Richard ’39; and is survived Muskingum in the early 1900s, 1941 American Revolution, the from the chairman of the Louis worked as a metal- White ’31 Blair and is sur- Social Workers and Buntyn Ohio, also taught Sunday Cincinnati, Ohio. by his son, James, and broth- and is survived by her sister, Order of the Eastern Star and education department, J.G. lurgical chemist for Ohio vived by two children, four Presbyterian Church. He was School for Senator John H. Alexander received his er, Thomas ’47. Virginia Brugger ’42 Welty. Richard J. Younger, July 5, the Scioto Country Club. Her Lowery, to go to Caldwell and Ferro Alloy for 42 years. He grandchildren and four great- preceded in death by his wife, Glenn, Jr. ’62. For many years master of divinity degree 2004, Canton, Ohio. husband preceded her in help fill the urgent need for was a member of the grandchildren. Maybeth McRoberts ’32 she was the elementary from Pittsburgh-Xenia Semi- Jeraldine Watson Charles, Sara “Sally” Kunkle Richard served with the death. She is survived by a teachers in that area. She was Zanesville Management Club, Rutherford, and his sister, S. school secretary and she was nary, and spent his life in August 17, 2004, Oak Ridge, Forssmark, November 21, YMCA for 35 years. He was a nephew and other relatives. an active supporter of the Junior Achievement and Cyrus B. McCown, July 17, Elizabeth Rutherford ’31 a 42-year member of the mission work, including 21 Tennessee. 2004, Lancaster, veteran of the U.S. Army Air community and its churches. Central Trinity United 2004, Pasadena, California. Morris. Surviving are his chil- Camellia Missionary Baptist years in the Sudan. In 1965, Jeraldine earned a master’s Pennsylvania. Corps and a member of the 1944 Rama was preceded in death Methodist Church. He was Cyrus was a graduate of dren, Susan Rutherford ’65 Church in Fairview, Alabama. he returned to the U.S. and degree in mathematics from Sara was a substitute Lutheran Church of Our by her husband, Byron Steen preceded in death by his wife, Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary Tonnar and Stephen; nieces, She was preceded in death by served several pastorates the Ohio State University in teacher and an active mem- Savior, Oakwood. He was pre- Dorothy Myers Gage, March ’41 and her siblings, Lois Marie; sister, Dorothy and held pastorates in M. Jane Morris ’59 Kimbler four brothers, including her across the country. In retire- 1938. She was an active ber of the Eastern Star and ceded in death by his wife 30, 2004, Columbus, Ohio. Groves ’29 Dickinson and Orndorff ’33 Ross; three Pennsylvania and Ohio. He and Nancy Morris ’63 Luthy; twin, and two sisters. She is ment, he served as minister member of the First United the Kennett Square and is survived by three chil- Dorothy was a member of Galen G. Groves ’28. brothers, Grant ’34, John ’35 was preceded in death by his and four grandchildren. survived by her husband of of outreach at Knox Presby- Methodist Church and a vari- Presbyterian Church. Her dren, five grandchildren and the First United Methodist and Wayne; a grandson; and wife Jean MacQuarrie 63 years, four children, five terian Church in Cincinnati. ety of civic organizations. She husband preceded her in three great-grandchildren. Church in Lancaster, Ohio, 1945 a great-grandson. Surviving McCown ’33, and his sister, 1934 grandchildren and five great- He was preceded in death by was preceded in death by her death. She is survived by and former president of the are three children, two broth- Adele McCown ’34 Hutchison. grandchildren. four children and is survived husband and is survived by three children, four grand- 1942 F.F. Hills Extension. She held Robert E. Orum, November ers, ten grandchildren and He is survived by his chil- Adele McCown Hutchison, by his wife, Lois; children, two children, six grandchil- children and three great- numerous positions, includ- 14, 2004, Canal Winchester, thirty great-grandchildren. dren, Cyrus, Joseph and November 11, 2004. Hazel Heavilin Baldwin, Cynthia and William; sisters, dren and five great-grand- grandchildren. Gordon E. Boak, November 5, ing principalships, at the Ohio. Mary, and by his sister, Adele was the widow of Dr. September 23, 2004, H. Isabel Roy ’43 Huntoon, A. children. 2004, Washington, Morgan County, Athens Robert practiced family 1931 Harriet McCown ’38 Shetler. Russell Hutchison, Dennison, Ohio. Katherine Roy ’39 Short and Jean McComb Burns, Pennsylvania. County and Federal Hocking medicine for more than 50 Muskingum emeritus profes- Hazel taught high school Martha A. Roy ’35, and five 1938 October 25, 2003, Poland, Gordon attended Oberlin School districts. She was pre- years, after graduating from Zoe Smith Scott. July 26, Elizabeth Wright, July 31, sor of religion. She was also and elementary school for grandchildren. Ohio. Theological Seminary and ceded in death by her hus- the Ohio State University and 2004, Atkinson, Wisconsin. 2004, Oberlin, Ohio. predeceased by her brother, more than 36 years, and Robert Holmes Arrowsmith, Jean, a former school graduated from Pittsburgh- band, C. Richard Gage ’48 and the Chicago College of Zoe was active in her Elizabeth received a mas- Cyrus B. McCown ’32. retired from the Claymont Helen Warner Krueger, August 24, 2004. librarian, is survived by her Xenia Theological Seminary. is survived by her daughter, Osteopathic Medicine. He was church and community. She ter’s degree in languages Surviving are her children, school system. She is prede- September 22, 2004, Robert earned his master’s sons, David and Timothy, and He served the Presbyterian Kim Gage ’71 Rothermel, a a member of the Church of was preceded in death by her from Middlebury College and Lucinda “Cindy” Hutchison ceased by her husband. Huntington, Indiana degree in chemistry from the her sister, Betsy McComb ’42 ministry for more than 55 Muskingum trustee. Jesus Christ of Latter Day husband, Dr. Marshal Scott the Sorbonne. She was a ’70 Brewer and Suzanne Surviving are a daughter, a Helen was a professor of Ohio State University. After Everett. years in Pittsburgh, Washing- Saints, a 50-year member of ’31; mother-in-law, Anna teacher for 41 years and Hutchison ’63 Kifer, her sister, sister and two grandchildren. speech at Huntington Col- several years as a research ton and New Jersey. Earlier in the South Gate-Potter Lodge

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classnotes and the American Osteopathic Bowling Green State Universi- the first woman to be named 1952 cian at Owens-Corning She is survived by her chil- 1957 David earned an MBA from and the Texas Department of Schools and Florence Public Association. Surviving are his ty and then was a principal manager of advertising and Fiberglass Research Center in dren and grandchildren. Xavier University. He was Health. She was preceded in School District One. His jazz wife, three children and four and an educator for more public relations at Fort Wayne Archie W. Haberlein, May 4, Granville for 7 years follow- Melba Elizabeth Dusenberry, employed as a school bus death by her father, Karl F. band won first place in the grandchildren. than 32 years. He was a mem- National Bank, where she 2004, Pittsburgh, ing his retirement as a career 1955 June 13, 2004, Coshocton, driver for the Columbus City Carter ’14, an aunt, Mildred Newberry (SC) Jazz Festival. ber of Peace Lutheran Church, remained for 15 years. The Pennsylvania. educator. He was principal of Ohio. Schools, as well as with Carter ’26 Lyons, and her He was minister of music in 1947 the VFW Homer D. Gardner Advertising Federation of Fort Archie was preceded in Granville High School and Joan Kreienberg Jolly, Melba earned her master’s Franklin International, Xerox grandfather, A.L. Carter 1888. several churches, including Post 2480, and the Disabled Wayne awarded her its Silver death by his parents and sis- taught a variety of subjects in October 24, 2004, Jericho, degree from the Ohio State Education Publications and She is survived by her hus- Rock Hill and Beaufort. Allen Ray V. Harper, July 4, 2004, American Veterans Associa- Medal in 1993 for outstanding ter. He is survived by his wife, Ohio public schools. For forty New York. University. A career educator, Nationwide Insurance. He band, Edward; sons, Joshua was a member of the Interna- Wooster, Ohio. tion. He is survived by his service to the advertising Helen Kuver ’53 Haberlein, four years he owned and main- Joan was preceded in death she retired as an elementary was preceded in death by his and Abraham; mother, Anna; tional Association of Jazz Ray earned his master’s wife, Eleanor Wallace ’43 Harp- industry. She is survived by children and twelve grandchil- tained a 70-acre tree farm in by her parents and her broth- school principal. Melba was father, W. Hughes Barnes, sister, Kathryn Carter ’49 Educators, the Piano Techni- degree in education from the er, sons Steven and Robert, sis- her husband, William dren Guernsey County. Thomas er, William Kreienberg ’52. mayor of Plainfield for sever- Muskingum professor emeri- Saunders; and brothers, cians Guild, the Palmetto Ohio State University and his ter Frances Hart ’25 Martin, Hausman ’47, two sons and received a master’s degree She is survived by her hus- al years and was active on tus of geology-geography Robert and Norman. State Teachers’ Association counselor’s certificate from brothers Franklin ’40 and five grandsons. 1953 from the Ohio State band, Kirby, her step-son, school and community 1948-79, and his mother, and the Abundant Life Kent State University. For 32 James, and two grandchildren. University and a doctoral David, her sister-in-law, Mary boards, and in the Henrietta Osborne ’67 Barnes. 1965 Church of Florence. He was years, he held various posi- 1949 William V. Evans, June 15, degree from Bowling Green Kreienberg ’51 and the fami- Democratic Party. She was a He is survived by his wife, preceded in death by his tions in education, spending Clarence “Tommy” Thomas, 2004, McPherson, Kansas. State University. He was a lies of her three nephews, member of the Plainfield Karen, sons Robert and Paul A. Anderson, August 12, mother-in-law, Bessie Yoho ’39 21 years at Wooster High March 22, 2004, Cleveland John R. Abel, June 23, 2004, William retired from the U.S. Army veteran and served William ’80, Paul ’82 and United Methodist Church David, a brother, Duane ’60, 2004, Talent, Oregon. Hively, and is survived by his School. Ray was a veteran of Heights, Ohio. Sun City, Arizona. U.S. Army after 22 years of in the Korean War. He was David ’83. and was Sunday School two grandchildren; and Paul was a leader in natural wife, Gaye Hively ’66 Brown, World War II, serving the U.S. Clarence worked as a leader John is survived by his wife service as a chief warrant predeceased by his wife, superintendent there. Melba numerous other relatives. vision improvement who four sons and a grandson. Army and earning the in the National Alliance of the and three sons. officer in nuclear weapons. Rosemary, his mother, Thomas M. Murdoch, October was predeceased by her son, developed a vision recovery American and Asiatic-Pacific Mentally Ill of Greater For 11 years he owned and Kathleen Anderson ’27 10, 2004, Virginia Beach, Scot, and is survived by her Emil A. Whittaker, May 8, program and business, Mind 1968 Theater ribbons with one Cleveland and worked for 1950 operated Evans Personal Wright; a son, Mike, a sister, Virginia. husband, Alan; a step-son, 2004, North Myrtle Beach, and Spirit Resources. Paul’s Bronze Star. He is survived by racial integration during 27 Home Care, providing an Betty; a grandson, Josh; and Thomas retired from the Tom; and step grandchildren, South Carolina. results were based on tech- Gerald T. “Garry” Davidson, his wife, Eleanor Wallace ’43 years as a pastor in Cleveland James G. Granitsas, alternative to institutional an aunt, M. Lucille Anderson U.S. Navy as a captain after 31 Thomas A. Dusenberry ’01 Emil was a retired principal niques of complete relaxation June 23, 2004, Mansfield, Harper; sons, Steven and Heights, Ohio. He served as an September 12, 2004, care. He is survived by his ’25. Surviving are four daugh- years. He was a graduate of and Amy S. Dusenberry ’95. for senior and junior high and were built upon earlier Ohio. Robert; brothers, Franklin ’40 officer for the U.S. Naval Air Cambridge, Ohio. wife, children, grandchildren ters, three sons, a brother, the Defense Intelligence school, a chemistry teacher efforts by Aldous Huxley and Gerald was a buyer for Saks and James; a sister, Frances Corps during World War II. He James graduated from the and a sister. seventeen grandchildren and School, Navy Language School William I. Norman, July 4, and a football coach. He is Dr. William H. Bates. He is Fifth Avenue in New York for Hart ’25 Martin; and two is survived by his wife, Lorian University of Michigan Law two great-grandchildren. and State Department 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. survived by his wife, Patricia survived by his wife, mother ten years before opening his grandchildren. Vogt ’47 Thomas. School. He was president of Richard Forsythe, April 15, Language School. He earned William attended the Ohio Gerber ’61 Whittaker, three and brother. own store, Fine Threads, in the Cambridge City Council, 2004, Coshocton, Ohio. 1954 his master’s degree from State University School of children and five grandchil- Seattle, Washington. He Sara N. Jeffrey Merwin, 1948 a Guernsey County commis- Richard taught school for Northwestern University. He is Engineering and Oak Ridge dren. William R. Johnston, June 1, returned to Mansfield after September 4, 2004, Upper sioner, and served on the 31 years in Newcomerstown, Virginia Hoag Kintzel, March survived by his wife, children, Institute for Nuclear Energy 2004, Boulder, Colorado. his retirement and was active Arlington, Ohio. Paul F. Irvin, June 15, 2004, Cambridge Municipal Court. Ohio. He was active in the 13, 2004. grandchildren and brothers. in Tennessee. He began his 1959 on the boards of the Sara was an elementary Huber Heights, Ohio. James was a U.S. Navy veter- Coshocton Presbyterian Virginia is survived by her career with Armco Steel in Portia Woloski Wills, Mansfield Arts Center, school teacher, home maker, Paul retired in 1982 from the an, serving in both the Church, where he sang in the husband, A.F., and her sister, Edna Marie Smith, July 13, 1929 and retired as its plant Robert Albertson, July 8, 2004, November 21, 2004, Richland Academy, member of the Columbus Bar Aerospace Fuel Lab at Wright Atlantic and Pacific oceans chancel choir, directed the Mary Hoag ’51 McCullough. 2004, Scarborough, Maine. manager in 1970. William Columbus, Ohio. Greenville, Ohio. Renaissance Theatre and Auxiliary, and member of the Patterson Air Force Base after as a radioman aboard the youth group, and was a Edna received a second served in the U.S. Navy dur- Robert taught in the River Portia taught elementary Raemelton Therapeutic, Columbus Garden Club. She 27 years as a chemist. He was U.S.S. Troilus. He was a mem- member of the gospel team. Ellen M. Kennedy Steele, bachelor’s degree from the ing World War II. He was a View School district for 30 and junior high school in Incorporated. He was a mem- was also active with COSI, a 50-year member of the ber of the Church of Life Giv- He is survived by his wife, April 8, 2004, Westwood, University of Maryland, a past president of the years, where he also coached Wellsville until she retired in ber of The First Church of Columbus’ science center. Franklin Lodge F&AM, ing Foundation, Greek Ortho- Lois Kern ’53 Forsythe, four Ohio. master’s degree from the Uni- Zanesville Chamber of basketball. He served in the 2002. She was a member of Christ, Scientist. Gerald is She was predeceased by her Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton dox Church, past president of children, sisters, Marion Ellen earned a bachelor’s versity of Southern Maine and Commerce, the Muskingum U.S. Army during the Korean the Ansonia First Church of survived by his father, sister husband and is survived by and Antioch Shrine. He was the Cambridge Jaycees, the Forsythe ’46 Cook and degree in nursing from Case a doctoral degree from Boston Motor Club and the Zanesville War. He is survived by his God. She is survived by her and many other relatives. three children, a sister, eight predeceased by his wife, Cambridge Kiwanis Club, the Dorothy Forsythe ’49 Deibel, Western Reserve University University. Throughout her Country Club. He is survived wife, three children, four sib- husband, two daughters, grandchildren and a great- Aileen, and is survived by his American Legion, and many and seven grandchildren. and a master’s degree in edu- life, she worked as a professor by his wife, Eileen, daughters lings and five grandchildren. two siblings and seven grand- 1969 granddaughter. son, Dr. John Morton ’65. other civic organizations. He cation from Miami Universi- at the University of Southern Sybil and Mary Elizabeth, his children. was predeceased by his wife, Robert H. Sawyer, August 16, ty. She retired in 1995 as a Maine. She was a member of sister, Esther Norman ’64 Dix, 1960 Violet Blackstone Smith, May R. Glenn Redmond, March 18, Evelyn Sutherin Hausman, Grace, and is survived by his 2004, Ginsonia, Pennsylvania. public health nurse for the the Maine Genealogical Soci- and several grandchildren 1966 17, 2004, Newark, Ohio. 2004, Port Clinton, Ohio. March 24, 2004, Fort Wayne, children, Eva Marie ’83 and Robert is survived by his Cincinnati Health Depart- ety and supporter of the Met- and great-grandchildren. Jennie Carter Shipsey, April Violet retired from the He served in the U.S. Army Indiana. Dean James; a sister, and two wife, Jane. ment. Diagnosed with col- ropolitan Opera in New York. 3, 2004, Austin, Texas. Allen David Brown, Jr., July Johnstown-Monroe School during World War II, and Evelyn hosted her own show, grandchildren. orectal cancer, her activism She was predeceased by her 1958 Jennie attended the Ohio 17, 2004, Florence, South District. She was a member earned a Purple Heart in 1944. The Ev Sutherin Show for nine Thomas G. Wright, May 3, inspired Ohio Governor Taft husband and is survived by State University in addition Carolina. of the Johnstown United He received his master’s years on WGL radio, and also 2004, Granville, Ohio. to declare a colon cancer her children, grandchildren David Wilson Barnes, August to Muskingum. She was Allen was the band director Methodist Church, and the degree in education from worked in television. She was Thomas was a lab techni- awareness day in the state. and other relatives. 12, 2004, Gahanna, Ohio. employed at Seton Hospital for the Cambridge City Democratic Committee

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Women. She was predeceased ’82 and Robert, and many men’s basketball team for Christian Academy and was Methodist Church. Andy was Patton Hall and the snack Dr. Douglas Lyle, March 7, in-law, James Burson ’63, pro- Lions Club International. Note these dates by her husband and is sur- other relatives. many years, ran the shot clock also a tutor. She attended also a Vietnam veteran. He bar. In 1978, she became cus- 2004, New Concord, Ohio. fessor and men’s basketball Jim was a graduate of the vived by two sons, two sib- for basketball and the field New Hope Full Gospel was born in Cambridge. todian in Kelley Hall, where coach, and step-granddaugh- University of Louisville, Alumni Weekend lings, five grandchildren and 1973 clock for football. Church of Zanesville and During his battle with she remained until her retire- ter, Jamie Burson ’86 Nelis. received his master’s degree June 17–19, 2005 nine great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death Harvest Christian Fellowship melanoma, Andy participated ment in 1990. Phyllis was at the University of James R. Vejsicky, January by his brother, Gerry ’78. He of Cambridge. She is survived in clinical trials at the predeceased by her husband, Aundah F. Moorehead, March Pittsburgh, and his doctoral Homecoming/Community Day Margaret James Zumbrunnen, 29, 2005, New Concord, Ohio. is survived by his wife, Janet by her husband, Muskingum National Institutes of Health son and sister. She is survived 29, 2004, Zanesville, Ohio. degree at Oklahoma State October 14–15, 2005 November 2, 2004, Cambridge, “Jan” Conners ’72 Vejsicky, College Director of Campus in Bethesda, Maryland, in the by her daughter, Joy Hurley Aundah retired from University. Additional sab- Ohio. Muskingum’s director of Police Rex Newbanks; daugh- hope that others would bene- Morton, administrative assis- Muskingum’s physical plant batical and visiting profes- Christmas Vespers Service Margaret taught kinder- operations for student finan- ters January and Julenna; two fit from the research. He is tant in Muskingum’s career staff after many years of cus- sorships were spent at at Brown Chapel garten in the Cambridge City cial services; his parents, sisters, including a twin; and survived by his wife, Darlene services and counseling todial service, which includ- Washington State University, December 11, 2005 Schools for almost 40 years. James and Gladys; his chil- two brothers. “Dede” Gibson ’02 Frese, his office, and a sister, Eleanor ed housekeeping at the University of New Hampshire She was a member of the dren, Geoffrey ’97 and Kristen daughter, Heather ’04, his son, Shroyer Reed. Mance for President and Mrs. and the Ohio State Florida Alumni Gathering Unity Presbyterian Church Vejsicky ’01 McLane; his sis- FACULTY Ben, and his sister, Rae Anne. Robert Montgomery. She was University. February, 2006 and had been its deacon. She ters, Gayle Adkins and STAFF Guy H. Laurent, September Doug was associate profes- a member of the Norwich Following his retirement was predeceased by her hus- Janette Vejsicky ’74 Langdon; & FRIENDS Dr. Charles Hefflin, November 30, 2004, Cambridge, Ohio. sor of music from 1961 to United Methodist Church, from Muskingum, he and his Parents Weekend & band and is survived by two and his granddaughters, Dr. Andrew J. Frese ’71, 9, 2004, Pittsburgh, Guy joined Muskingum in 1981. He performed frequent- Pleasant Grove Grange and wife served their church as Legacy Luncheon sons and three grandchildren. Sarah and Madelyn Vejsicky. August 22, 2004, Cambridge, Pennsylvania. 1991 as a learning consultant ly and was principal cellist of the West Union Willing volunteers in mission in April 7–9, 2006 Ohio. A noted Pittsburgh physi- in the Center for the Southeastern Ohio Workers Club. Egypt and in New Mexico at 1972 Jim held a master’s degree 1977 cian, Dr. Hefflin maintained a Symphony for 38 years. He the McCurdy School (for Alumni Weekend in physical education from private practice and also was an ardent champion of Dr. James L. Smith, October American Indian children). June 16–18, 2006 Robert A. Jones, November 5, Ohio University. He taught Kevin Martin Anderson, June served as medical director for music education, and estab- 25, 2004, Conway, South Jim was an officer veteran of 2004, Indianapolis, Indiana. grade school, middle school 15, 2004, Buffalo, New York. the Lemington Center, which lished the Ohio Cello Choir, Carolina. the U.S. Marine Corps. He Check the Robert received his and high school for 30 years Kevin earned his law degree is the oldest African- the Southeastern Ohio Youth was born in Lackawanna, NY. Alumni & Friends section of master’s degree in public in the East Muskingum from Golden Gate University American nursing home in Symphony Orchestra and Jim is survived by his wife, www.muskingum.edu health from IUPUI (Indiana School District, and retired in San Francisco. He worked the United States (founded, many workshops for students Anne Wilson ’79 Smith; daugh- for updates. University-Purdue University in 2004 as the longtime sixth in the Monroe County (New 1877). He was named 2003 and educators. Doug earned ter, Catherine Smith Seamons; Indianapolis). Dedicated grade math teacher. He York) public defender’s office Physician of the Year by the two undergraduate degrees sons, Stephan ’88, Douglas ’82 to public service and public received the “Outstanding and later served as assistant Gateway Medical Society from the University of and David; a brother; and health, he worked for Teaching” award from the public defender in Genesee (Pittsburgh chapter of the Minnesota, and a master’s seven grandchildren. Alumni Council the Marion County Health Muskingum County County. Kevin also had a National Medical Advancement of Learning, degree and PhD in music 2004-2005 Department for 26 years. Educational Service Center in Buffalo-based private prac- Professor of Education Association). where he specialized in phi- from the University of Robert Tumblin, May 21, 2004, Robert was predeceased by 1997. He was the John Glenn tice. He is survived by his Andrew Frese joined the Dr. Hefflin graduated from losophy, sociology, French, Wisconsin-Madison. He was Chandlersville, Ohio. Gordon Litt ’80, President his son and is survived by his High School head golf coach wife, two children, parents Muskingum faculty in 1984. the Univesity of Pittsburgh in and making students believe past president of the Ohio Robert retired from daughter, parents and brother. for thirteen years, winning 5 and siblings. He was chair of the depart- microbiology, then earned in themselves. Guy was a Orchestra and String Muskingum in 1985 as a boil- Sue Osborne Abraham ’66 conference championships, ment from 1997 to 2001, and advanced degrees in dentistry graduate of Brooklyn College Teachers Association (OSTA) Professor Emeritus of er operator for the power Frank Campbell, Jr. ’68 Carol A. Strasser, October 21, and was head coach for boys’ 1983 remained an active faculty and public health before in New York. He was a mem- and was also a member of Mathematics James Smith plant team. He also worked Frank Cappetta ’79 2004, Wheeling, West Virginia. varsity basketball for three member until his death at the graduating from Pitt’s School ber of St. Benedict Catholic the College Drive taught at Muskingum for 30 for Ohio Power Company for Cheryl Hetrick Carpenter ’86 Carol graduated from the years. He also coached boys’ Randolph Simmons, March age of 58. He earned his mas- of Medicine in 1974. He is Church and was instrumen- Presbyterian Church. Doug years (1963-93). He was a 26 years. He was a member of Debbie Carpenter Eaton ’82 West Virginia University and girls’ junior high basket- 29, 2004. ter’s and doctoral degrees in survived by his wife, Ruth tal in establishing the soccer was a U.S. Navy Air Force Fulbright professor the Chandlersville United Kelly Clevenger Graham ’84 School of Physical Therapy. ball, junior high football, and Randolph spent much of educational administration Champlin ’60 Hefflin, programs at Cambridge, John veteran of World War II. He (University of Malawi, Methodist Church, the Gage Charles Gratz ’57 She was a physical therapist junior varsity baseball. his career as an abuse officer from Ohio University. Before Muskingum trustee, and chil- Glenn and Rosecrans High was born and raised in Africa), national president of and Gavel Lodge and was a James R. Gray ’74 for the Brooke County Jim died after suffering a and probation officer. At the coming to Muskingum, he dren, Brockton ’84, Charles, Schools. Guy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kappa Mu Epsilon (the 4-H advisor. Robert served in Joan Spillman Hoon ’51 Schools. and was a therapist heart attack during time of his death, he was taught earth science at David, Timothy and Bena. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Doug is survived by his national mathematics hon- the U.S. Army during World Karen Steuart Howell ’62 for the Ohio County Schools Muskingum’s annual alumni working with a pharmaceuti- Cambridge Junior High grew up in Europe as the son wife, Carol Sykora ’64 Lyle; orary) and president of the War II. Kathy Kern-Ross ’86 and Easter Seals basketball game. As an under- cal company. School, was an assistant prin- Phyllis Marie Shroyer Hurley, of a career diplomat. He is daughters, Valerie, Wendy Mathematical Association of Jane Marshall ’75 Rehabilitation Center. She graduate, Jim played varsity cipal at Cambridge High December 30, 2004, New survived by his wife, Rose, his and Jennifer, of Muskingum’s America, Ohio Section. Jim Betsy Patton McBeth ’81 was director of the OVAC basketball all four years, scor- 2003 School, and served as princi- Concord, Ohio. daughter; his siblings, and office of institutional was very active in profession- Nikki Montgomery ’94 Tennis Tournament and was ing 1,054 points during his pal at Western Reserve High Phyllis was a 30-year other relatives. advancement; siblings, al organizations, including Douglas Palmer ’59 a member of the Wheeling career. His record for the most Darlene Newbanks, August School. He was a member of employee of Muskingum. She Donald and Gretchen; and NCTM and OCTM (Ohio and Ann McKay Randles ’61 Oglebay Tennis Club. Carol is field goals made in a game, 15, 2004 the Southeastern Ohio was club cook for the Ulster grandsons, Craig and National Councils of David Tarbert ’90 survived by her mother, 16, still stands. He was assis- Darlene was a junior high European Sports Car Club Club from 1969 to 1978, and Benjamin. Also among his Teachers of Mathematics) Shirley Kimmel Wagner ’51 Martha, her brothers Brent tant coach of Muskingum’s school teacher at Muskingum and the First United previously served as a cook in surviving relatives are a son- and was a lifelong member of James Wilson ’72

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ALUMNA AND TRUSTEE CHARLEEN GREEN KIRKPATRICK’50 DONATES NEARLY$3$3 MILLION uskingum College 1992 and again in 1996 with the Dis- Mreceived an extraordinar- tinguished Service Award. ily generous bequest, totaling Dr. Kirkpatrick earned her medical $2.8 million, from alumna degree from the Women’s Medical Col- and former trustee, Dr. lege of Pennsylvania in 1954 and then Charleen Green Kirkpatrick. embarked on a forty-year career as an An ardent advocate for anesthesiologist in southern California. Muskingum’s goals and academic mis- As a Muskingum undergraduate, sion, Dr. Kirkpatrick’s commitment Dr. Kirkpatrick majored in chemistry to our learning community spanned and was active in the FAD Club, almost six decades. During her board the band, the Pre-Med Club and the service, from 1980 to 1999, she chaired Gospel Team. Later, she became a the academic affairs committee and member of the Alumni Council. helped lead Muskingum’s ‘Design “This leadership bequest, to our for Tomorrow’ fundraising campaign endowment, challenges us to continue in the 1980s. After her retirement our legacy of educational excellence from the board, she became an emeri- while also providing us with the ta member until her death. resources to do so,” noted President Dr. Kirkpatrick was twice honored Anne Steele. “Our community of learn- by her alma mater, first ing will be forever apprecia- with an honorary degree in tive of Dr. Kirkpatrick.”

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