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PLUS Alumnus Richie Furoy: ^ • WOBN Rocks Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer, Otterbein • It's Rock'n'Roll in k Man of God the Rike! Sports, 823-3529 April 24 Track & Field, Cincinnati Invitational Mar. 4 W. Tennis, @ Mt, Union, 3:30 p.m. April 25 Baseball, at Wittenberg, 1 p.m. Mar, 11 Baseball, Mt. Vernon Nazarene, 3:30 p.m. April 25-26 Golf, Cardinal Spring Golf Classic (Little Turtle C.C.) Mar. 12 Softball, @ Rio Grande, 2:30 p.m. April 26 M. Tennis, Ohio Wesleyan, 4 p.m. Mar. 17-25 Golf, Spring Trip, Kiawah Island/Charleston, S.C. April 26 Softball, @ Ohio Dominican, 3:30 p.m. Mar, 18-27 Baseball, Spring Trip, Panama City, FL April 27 Track & Field, OAC Quad @ Ohio Northern, 4 p.m. Mar. 18-25 Softball, Sun West Tournament, Orange, CA April 28 Softball, @ Ohio Northern, 3:30 p.m. Mar. 18-23 Track & Field, Spring Trip, Atlanta, GA April 28 W. Tennis, @ Wittenberg, 4 p.m. Mar. 18-25 W. Tennis, Spring Trip, Florida April 29 Baseball, at Denison, 3:30 p.m. Mar. 20-24 M. Tennis, Spring Trip, Flilton Head, SC April 30-May 1 W. Tennis, OAC Championships Mar. 27 M. Tennis, Mount Union, 1 p.m. May 1 Baseball, at Mt. Union, 1 p.m. Mar. 27 Track & Field, OAC Relays @ Mt. Union, 1 p.m. May 1 Golf, Ohio Northern Invitational (Colonial Hills G.C.) Mar. 28-29 Golf, Muskingum Invitational (Eaglesticks G.C.) May 1 Softball, Marietta, 1 p.m. Mar. 30 Baseball, Thomas More, 3:30 p.m. May 2 Baseball, Ohio Wesleyan, 1 p.m. Mar, 30 M. Tennis, @ Capital, 3:30 p.m. May 5 Baseball, Capital, 1 p.m. Mar, 30 W. Tennis, Capital, 4 p.m. May 6 Golf, OAC Championships (Mohawk G.C.) Mar. 31 Softball, Urbana University, 3 p.m. May 6-8 Track & Field, OAC Championships § Muskingum Mar. 31 W. Tennis, @ Wooster, 3:30 p.m. May 7-8 OAC Championships § Mount Union April 1 Baseball, Denison, 3:30 p.m. May 8 Baseball, at Marietta, 12 noon April 1 W. Tennis, @ Ohio Wesleyan, 4 p.m. May 12-15 Golf, NCAA Championships, Williamstown, MA April 2-3 Golf, Kenyon Invitational (Apple Valley G.C.) April 2 Softball, Mt, Union, 1 p.m. Music, 823-1508 April 3 Baseball, John Carroll, 1 p.m. Mar. 5 Faculty Recital Series, Karl Wohlwend, BFAC, 8 p.m. April 3 M. Tennis, John Carroll, 1 p.m. Mar. 7 Electro-Acoustic Workshop, BFAC, 7 p.m. April 3 Track & Field, Bud Yoest Invitational, 12 noon Mar. 12 Concert Band, Cowan Hall, 8 p.m. April 5 Golf, Heidelberg CollegeATiffin U. (Mohawk C.C.) Mar. 13 Westerville Symphony, Cowan Hall, 8 p.m. April 5 M. Tennis, Earlham, 3:30 p.m. Mar. 14 Opus Zero, BFAC, 3 and 7 p.m. April 6 Baseball, @ Mounf St. Joseph, 3:30 p.m. Mar. 31 Faculty Recital Series, Jude Mollenhauer, BFAC, 8 p.m. April 6 W. Tennis, Malone, 4 p.m. April 25 Kinderchor, Church of the Master, 3 and 7 p.m. April 7 M. Tennis, Ohio Northern, 3:30 p.m. May 15 Westerville Symphony & Otterbein Choirs, Cowan Hall, 8 p.m April 7 Softball, @ Capital, 2:30 p.m. May 21 Jazz Ensemble, BFAC, 8 p.m. April 7 W. Tennis, § Ohio Northern, 3 p.m. May 22 Otterbein Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir, and Wind April 8 M. Tennis, @ Cedarville, 3:30 p.m. Ensemble, Church of the Master, 8 p.m. April 8 Softbali, § Case Western, 3:30 p.m. May 23 Opera Workshop, BFAC, 3 p.m. April 9 Track & Field, @ Ohio Wesieyan, 1 p.m. May 26 Percussion Ensemble, BFAC, 8 p.m. April 10 Baseball, Hiram, 1 p.m. April 10-11 Golf, Denison Invitationai (Granviile G.C.) Artist Series, 823-1600 April 10 M. Tennis, § Hiram, 1 p.m. April 8 The Nuclear Whales, Cowan Hall, 7:30 p.m. April 10 Softball, @ John Carroll, 1 p.m. May 12 Direct from Broadway, Cowan Hall, 7:30 p.m. April 10 W. Tennis, Hiram, 1 p.m. April 11 Basebali, at Ohio Wesleyan, 1 p.m. Theatre, 823-1657 April 13 M. Tennis, @ Heidelberg, 3:30 p.m. 7 Otterbein IN-MOTION, (dance extravaganza), April 13 Softball, Heidelberg, 3:30 p.m. Cowan Hall, Call for times April 13 W. Tennis, Heidelberg, 4 p.m. April 29-May 8 A Little Night Music, Cowan Hall, Call for dates April 14 Baseball, at Muskingum, 1 p.m. and times April 15 Softball, Denison, 3:30 p.m. May 27-June 6 Commissioned Play, Campus Ctr. Theatre, Call April 15 W. Tennis, § John Carroll, 3:30 p.m. for dates and times April 16-17 Golf, College of Wooster/Bank One Invitational (Wooster C.C.) April 17 Baseball, at Baldwin Waiiace, 1 p.m. Art Exhibitions, 823-1508 April 17 M. Tennis, Muskingum, 1 p.m. Through June 14 Clay from Two Rivers: Pottery from Africa and April 17 Softball, § Hiram, 1 p.m. New Guinea, Fisher Gallery April 17 Track & Fieid, All-Ohio § Ohio Wesleyan, 11 a.m. Mar. 29-April 30 Second Annual Juried Student Exhibition, April 17 W. Tennis, @ Muskingum, 1 p.m. Dunlap Gallery April 18 Basebail, Case Western, 1 p.m. May 3-June 13 Graduating Seniors Exhibitions, Dunlap Gallery April 19 Golf, Walsh Univ, Spring Invitational (Tam '0 Shanter G.C.) April 19 M. Tennis, Wittenberg, 3:30 p.m. Academic/Miscellaneous April 20 Baseball, Ohio Northern, 1 p.m. Mar. 18-28 Spring Break April 20 Softball, Muskingum, 3:30 p.m. May 10-16 Greek Week April 21 M. Tennis, Marietta, 3:30 p.m. May 15 May Day/Unity Day April 21 Softball, § Kenyon, 3:30 p.m. April 21 Track & Field, Otterbein College Twilight Invitational, 5 p.m. April 21 W. Tennis, § Marietta, 3:30 p.m. April 23-24 Golf, Ohio Wesleyan Unlv./Strlmer Inv. (Oakhaven G.C.) April 23 W. Tennis, Baldwin Wallace, 3:30 p.m. April 24 Baseball, at Heidelberg, 1 p.m. April 24 M. Tennis, § Baldwin-Wallace 1 p.m. April 24 Softball, @ Baldwin-Wallace, 1 p.m. VOLUME 72

Stop, He-ey, What's That Sound • page 16 Alumnus Richie Furay was inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Flail of Fame as part of the band, Buffalo Springfield. But his musical career started right here at Otterbein.

WOBN: The Voice af Otterbein • page 13 Otterbein’s venerable radio station continues to spin the tunes, over 40 years after it was originally cre­ ated os WOBC.

Rackin' the Rike • page 14 For the first time ever, the Artist Series brought a rock’n’roll band to campus.

President of the College • Brent DeVore H’86 Vice President for Institutional Advancement • Rick Dorman Director of Alumni Relations • Oeg Johnson Executive Director of College Relations • Patricia Kessler Executive Director of Development • jack Pietila ’62 Editor/Designer • Roger Routson Coordinator of News Information • Patti Kennedy Photographer • Edward P. Syguda Common Book Author Sharyn McCrumb • page 2 Towers Magazine is produced in cooperation with the Alumni Coun­ cil in the interest of Otterbein alumni and friends. Published by the Office of College Relations, phone (614) 823-1600. Towers (USPS 413-720) is published quarterly by the Office of Col­ lege Relations of Otterbein College, 141 W. Park St., Westerville, Ohio MLKJr. 43081. Periodic postage paid at Westerville, Ohio 43081. POSTMASTER; Convocation Send address changes to Towers, Department of Development, Howard Top Docs • page 26 House, Otterbein College, 131 W. Park St., Westerville, Ohio 43081. • page 7 Otterbein College is committed to jrroviding equal educational opliortunities regardless of sex, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin or disabling condition in College News, page 2 the admission of students, educational policies, firtancial aid and scholarships, From the Editor, page 3 housing, athletics, employment and other activities. Inquiries regarding compli­ Annual Fund ance may he directed to the vice president for Academic Affairs, chair of the Classnotes, page 6 Affirmative Action Committee, or the director o/Human Resources/Sexual Har- National Vol­ Letters, page 8 ini;e5tigation officer. unteer Council Sports/"0" Club, page Cover photo: Richie Furay at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO, Formed • Milestones, page 28 Aug. 15, 1998. Richie performed songs by Buffalo Springfield, back cover Poco, artd The Souther Flillman Furay band as well as solo and Alumni Notes, page 31 votional music. Photo by Roger Routson www.Otterbein.edu • Email Admission: UOtterBl^Otterbein.edu • Email Towers: [email protected]

J ■ E G E N W Compiled by Patti Kennedy

Author Talks of the Legacies of Appalachia

Appalachian novelist Sharyn skill is in writing a book that is so image. “We are stuck with our hillbilly McCrumb came to campus in late enjoyable that even people who are past. People don’t realize they are October to talk about her ballad book not looking for literary meaning can looking at the past. That’s a picture of series, stereotypes of Appalachia and read it and get a rousing good story. a time that is gone,” she maintains. this year’s Common Book, McCrumb’s The ladies in the beauty parlor are The Common Book theme for She Walks These Hills. happy with this book but there are four the year is “Legacies” and McCrumb At an all'Campus convocation, master’s theses 1 know of being written discussed two legacies of Appalachia [y she explained that on the surface her on this book. Sometimes what sounds — the nature and the culture. The 'f books are pleasant and simple but that artless and simple is in fact hiding a natural legacies of the mountains she works hard to build layers into the whole level of complexity that you include the beautiful land and the y stories. She said, “I distrust fiction have to look for but believe me, it’s incredible diversity of plant and ani­ where you read as if going up a moun­ there because 1 put it there.” mal life. tain, those books where you have to McCrumb, who grew up in Ten­ When Daniel Boone first arrived say, got through it.’ think the real ‘1 1 nessee, described the qualities of in the region and stood on a mountain Appalachian people. “They are inde­ top, accounts say he could see for 90 pendent, self-reliant and don’t take miles. When McCrumb was a girl, she charity,” she says. And this culture, visited Rock City in east Tennessee she claims, extends from Northern where the claim to fame was that Alabama to Nova Scotia. tourists could see seven states from the She talked about the two souths, top of the mountain. The visibility at the flatland south which is depicted that time was 26 miles. It is now 16. in Gone With The Wind and Steel “We keep losing part of the her­ Magnolias versus the mountain south itage,” she says. “But hopefully with which is better represented by the pollution controls and other measures movie Braveheart because descen­ we can get some of it back but the 90- dants of those independent Scots and mile vista is gone forever.” Irishmen eventually settled the She pointed out the “biological, Appalachia. McCrumb explained environmental, and geographical won­ how those immigrants arrived in ders of the Appalachian mountains. America and traveled west until they McCrumb added “We have more vari­ found the mountains that felt like ety of trees in Appalachia than all of the homeland they had left behind. Europe. We have a diversity of plant Unfortunately, McCrumb says, and animal that we haven’t begun to Appalachia today still has an outdated exhaust the study of.” »> to page 4 2 FRO

I Know,. .It s Only Rock’nRolL. .But I Like It

Some of you read that headline and immediately heard Back in the present, to find out that Richie Furay was Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones. Others of you might an alumnus of Otterbein blew me away. The alumni direc­ not recognize a single Rolling Stones tune. 1 know, Towers tory lists Richie Furay as class of ’66, but he didn’t graduate. readership is diverse in age and musical preferences. Some Richie enrolled in Otterbein in the fall of ’62, and in the might infer that rock’n’roll can’t even he called music. And spring of ’64, Richie was traveling to New York City as part many of you are surely asking, “Why in the world a of the A Cappella Choir. On a free night he and two other rock’n’roll Issue of TowersV’ Well, the easy answer for me, alums—Nels Gustafson ’66 and Bob Harmelink, ’68— of course, is in the headline. But 1 have a feeling this terse made their way to Greenwich Village, the happening folk morsel might leave some still hungering for an answer with scene at the time. To hear Boh or Richie tell it, Nels could more meat on the hone. sell you anything and he convinced a few of the pub own­ The impetus for this issue came over a year ago, when ers to let the trio play and put their hat out, and right there I was editing Class Notes and stumbled upon a two-sen­ Richie was hooked. He saw the big time beckoning, and tence entry that 1 read and then re-read, and then re-read he would never return to classes at Otterbein. again. Under the class of 1966 was this entry: “Richie Incidentally, for those of you who like to keep track Furay has been inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame of families, Richie’s sister Judy also went to Otterbein, in Cleveland. For the past 15 years, he has been pastor of graduated in 1963 and married Tony Hugh ’63. the Calvary Chapel in Boulder, CO.” Richie may not be a graduate of Otterbein, but You may love rock’n’roll or you may hate it, or you his fledgling musical career started right here, with may not even know what rock’n’roll actually is. I’m not his first group. The Monks, consisting of Richie, sure I could come up with a working definition of it, but Bob and Nels. It was the beginning of a career that believe you me, 1 know it when I hear it. If you’re an would lead to Buffalo Springfield, Poco, The alum from the 40s or before, rock’n’roll might mean loud Souther Hillman Furay Band, and finally Cleve­ and screechy music. If you’re an alum from the 50s or land and the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame. early 60s, rock’n’roll might mean Buddy Holly or Chuck Even if you absolutely hate rock music, I Berry or Bill Haley and the Comets. Or Elvis, of course. urge you to read Richie’s story that starts on If you’re a little younger, rock’n’roll might mean the Beat­ page 16. I think there’s something for every­ les or the Rolling Stones or janis Joplin, maybe even one in this story. Truth be told, Richie’s Fleetwood Mac. If you’re yet still a little younger, music is probably more country than rock’n’roll might mean U2, INXS, R.E.M. or (shudder) rock’n’roll. And a lot of his current music is groups like Def Leppard and Motley Crue. And if you are Christian/devotional in nature. The path actually young, rock’n’roll might mean Pearl jam, Lenny from rock’n’roll stardom to small church Kravitz, Everclear or Green Day. Not that the young pastor is an intriguing one. If you have actually use the term rock’n’roll very much anymore. an image of a rock star as walking around But however you feel about the music, the Rock’n’Roll in a whiskey stupor and tearing up hotel Hall of Fame is a big deal. A major deal. It’s Cooperstown rooms, let me tell you about Richie. with a guitar. That an alumnus from Otterhein had been He’s a pastor. He’s a grandfather. inducted to me was big news, but I have to admit, it was He’s good people through and more than the newsiness of this unassuming two sentence through; he’s beatific. Class Note that caused me to go giddy with excitement and And his story starts make me want to put on my blue suede shoes. right here at Otterhein. Richie Furay had been inducted as part of the band Rock’n’roll! The Buffalo Springfield. When I read that tidbit of news, 1 was transported back to McComb junior High School circa 1967, a place that was dripping with the current Monkees craze. Someone asked me who my favorite group was. It was heresy to say anything but the Monkees, but I said Buf­ falo Springfield. “You just always have to be different, don t you?” said a girl snootily, a girl for whom I had carried a torch since second grade. I didn’t care. 1 knew Buffalo Springfield was the real thing and the Monkees were teeny bop. And it would have been heresy to say anything else. She also talked about cultural what country their neighbors came people your grandchildren will never legacies of Appalachia such as the from by the way the cabin was built. get a chance to meet. You are the car­ music, folk tales and quilt patterns “These are all connections to civi­ rier of those legends and if you don’t fn)m Ireland, Scotland and Wales. She lizations of long ago,” she said. pass them on, your heritage will be said these days people forget the origi­ In closing, McCrumb urged stu­ lost.” nal meanings in their quilt patterns dents to study their own family lega­ In addition to her convocation hut the tradition remains. Architec­ cies to pass along stories and tradi­ address, McCrumb visited several ture is another legacy the settlers tions. “You are the link between the classes throughout the week and met brought with them. McCrumb past and the future and you have to with faculty to discuss writing, explained that early settlers could tell carry it on. The stories, the songs, the Appalachian culture and stereotypes, traditions, all the things about the research and literature. Science Education Discovery Center Opens Stoves and refrigerators of old Home Ec classroom gone; computers, projectors, new science equipment in.

Otterbein held a ribbon-cutting At the ceremony, Knight gave But Department of Education fac­ ceremony and open house for the new some history of the center. In the past, ulty envisioned even greater things for Science Education Discovery Center, the room was used for home econom­ the room. Associate Professot of Edu­ located in room 136 of Schear-McFad- ics classes. Six years ago it still housed cation Michelina Smith then wrote den Science Building, on Tue.sday, stoves and refrigerators. proposals seeking the funds to equip Dec. 1. Then Department of Physics and the room as a science classroom. This open house welcomed back Astronomy Chairperson Lou Arnold The Science Education Discovery the 24 teachers who took part in the talked to Department of Education Center was made possible by the gen­ summer workshop held in the Center. Chairperson Harriet Fayne about using erous gifts of Battelle, which donated The workshop took on a murder mys­ the room to teach a physical science $98,961, and The Hatry C. Moores tery theme and involved numerous course for elementary education teach­ Foundation, which donated $42,442. hands-on, fun science and math activi­ ers. The room was cleared of old It is a state-of-the-art classroom ties in solving the mystery. The teach­ equipment and used for science cours­ designed to ttain pre-service and prac­ ers returned with displays showing es and summer teacher workshops. ticing teachers to integrate science, how they carried the mystery theme “This kind of collaboration between mathematics, technology and writing back to their own classrooms. education and science would be skills into the curriculum. “It’s always exciting to see how unusual at many colleges,” Knight The grant money was used to pur­ they put it all together,” says Associate mentions. chase new science equipment, math Professor of Education Paula Knight. manipulatives, video-data ptojector/scteen, computer systems and science/math software; remodel and furnish the classroom to simulate a comparable public school environ­ ment; and train 50 practicing teachers, primarily from Columbus Public Schools, and 150 pre-service teachers annually in the integration of technol­ ogy into science and mathematics edu­ cation curricula. So far, 300 practicing teachers and 200 pre-service teachers have used the room in various workshops. “In the future, hundreds more will use this classroom as they learn to integrate science into the curriculum,” Knight emphasizes. Doug Oleson from Battelle also spoke at the open house. “Those of us Paula Knight, associate professor of Education, gets a little help in cutting the ribbon at Battelle have been influenced by this past December on the new Science Discovery Center. Looking on are Doug teachers who made science fun and Oleson of Battelle and President DeVore. important. Science teachers are the backbone in addressing the need for a Chemistry Prof Receives Grant Award from the Research Corpora­ technologically literate workforce.” for Electrochemical Measure­ tion. This award will fund Johnston’s With financial assistance from ments of Electrons Battelle and the Harry C. Moores project, “Electrochemical measure­ Dean H. Johnston, an assistant Foundation, Otterbein will continue ment of distance-dependent electron professor in Otterbein College’s to educate and prepare those teachers transfer in surfactant and alkoxide Chemistry Department, was granted a for the classroom. modified clusters.” $25,000 Cottrell College Science Research Corporation is a founda­ tion for the advancement of science. Prevention of Binge Drinking Aim of Retreat The Cottrell College Science Program supports basic research in chemistry, physics and astronomy at public and Creating a better environment for all students was the goal as represen­ private, predominantly undergraduate tatives from Otterbein College attended the third annual “Binge Drinking colleges. Faculty receiving the Cottrell Prevention on Ohio Campuses” retreat which was held at Deer Creek State College Science Award are challenged Park in Mount Sterling, Ohio, Nov. 5-6. to explore new areas of science, to The retreat was part of the on-going prevention training and develop­ make new discoveries that contribute ment for the Otterbein coalition. It was provided through the Binge Drink­ to their discipline and to initiate new ing Prevention on Ohio Campuses Initia- research programs. A key element in ;ive, which is sponsored by Ohio Parents all such research programs is that they for Drug Free Youth. Thirty-six Ohio col­ involve undergraduates in meaningful leges and universities formed campus- ways. community coalitions to identify areas of Research Corporation awards concern and implement strategies to help ensure that many students will change environmental factors which have the opportunity to participate in influence binge drinking by students. high quality research, enriching their The Otterbein team, consisting of undergraduate years. Participation in Associate Dean of Students Becky Smith research funded by the Cottrell Col­ and students Bobbi Recc and Meg Slater, lege Science Awards has encouraged shared their vision of an improved campus environment with representatives and inspired many students to follow from the 35 other Ohio colleges and universities currently involved in this careers in science. initiative. Dr. James Garland, president, Miami University, and chairperson for Otterbein Receives Grant to this initiative, addressed the group and shared the progress he has seen across Promote Community Services Ohio. “Thanks to this initiative and other efforts, I see some real progress Otterbein received a $9,500 grant being made in changing the common perception that you must binge drink from Ohio Campus Compact through to have fun in college. I applaud the concerted and determined effort from the University as Citizens Program. all quarters that is helping to save careers and lives of young people,” Gar­ Ohio Campus Compact is a coalition of Ohio colleges and universities estab­ land said. Through training provided during the retreat, several activities were lished to increase campus-wide partici­ identified by Ohio campus-community groups to implement the “environ­ pation in community and puhlic ser­ mental approach” to preventing binge drinking. Those activities include: vices. • Targeting prevention messages at fitst-year students and sorority and With this grant, Otterbein will launch a project called “Integrating fraternity members • Strengthening campus-community coalitions Citizenship and Enhancing Partner­ • Changing school disciplinary policies related to alcohol ships.” The project, to be overseen by • Implementing campus-wide media campaigns Associate Director of Students Becky • Providing server-training to bartenders Smith ’81, will help prepare graduates • Implementing a social marketing campaign. to be “informed and active citizens” Presidential leadership was a key strategy shared by the group. Dr. Gar­ and equip them “with skills to make land has encouraged all college presidents to take a closer look at their cam­ them useful to society” by increasing pus and “Be Vocal, Be Visible and Be Visionary” about changing their cam­ citizenship education in the curricu­ pus environment. lum. “Despite the progress, campus binge drinking remains a serious problem The project will address two in Ohio. There remains much work to do; to be successful we must change objectives. The first is to integrate the the campus environment that influences students’ hazardous behaviors and study of citizenship issues and inten­ puts them at risk of harming themselves and others,” Garland added. sive service learning experiences into Integrative Studies courses. ...'i 5 students. Discussions will focus on a The funding will provide six fac­ learning used in conjunction with aca­ demic study is the most effective way description of current service initia­ ulty development grants of $1,000 to educate for such citizenship. tives, what has worked and not each to be awarded to Integrative worked, what lessons have been Studies faculty. This intense faculty The second objective of the grant learned, how Otterhein can nurture training coupled with the revision of is to enhance coordination and com­ the current partnerships and how the six courses has the potential to impact munication with community partners both on and off campus. A series of College can better serve unmet needs. 250 new students. Understanding the answers to these Education for citizenship in the forums will be held between current questions will lend itself to sustainable curriculum prepares graduates to be community partners, recipients of ser­ collaborations. ■ informed, active citizens. Service vice and Otterhein faculty, staff and

compiled by Shirley Seymour vides training on these top­ 1933 Bale Taylor into her home “How very blessed we are,” to help with her care. ics to engineers and scien­ Pauline Kelser Norris and says Mary. Eight live husband, Fred '34, have I Mom, after all, turned 104 around the cc^mer and four tists. He still lives in LaGrange, Ohio, a commu­ retired to the Otterbein- on Jan. 12th. are just three hours away in 1 Lebanon Retirement Cen- j Columbus. nity west of Cleveland. I ter. They find it a good 1950 I place to be with ftiends and Mary Barnett Bell has 1954 David W. Schneider retired joined the Miami Valley Jim Bloom, ! relatives! retired pastor, from the West Ohio Con­ Literacy Council in Ketter­ has published a collection of ference in November 1998. ! 1946 ing (OH) as a volunteer essays, poems, stories, scrip­ He served church and mis­ Jacqueline McCalla Cordle tutor, hoping she can spread ture and prayers on getting sion projects for more than has retired from teaching. a little Otterbein-acquired older and enjoying it. The 40 years. TTie last ten years Her husband of 51 + years, I knowledge around where it collection is entitled Living he was director of develop­ Harold, died April 13,1998. is most needed. It Up on the Way Out. The ment and pastoral care at I Posthumously, he was cost is $10+ tax + shipping. Twin Towers Retirement named the Outstanding Gerald Koster has retired Community in Cincinnati. Senior Citizen in Knox I after a six-year, post-retire­ 1955 His wife, Marie Wagga- County by the Ohio Agency ment ministty at the Sugar Don Rapp retired in May mon '58 Schneider, also on Aging. They wete mar­ Creek Baptist Church in 1998 from the Montgomery retired. They plan to live in ried in the afternoon, June Washington CH, OH. County Probate Court Cincinnati, work part-time 10, 1946, after commence- (Dayton, OH). Previously, and do some traveling. j 1 ment that morning. Ethel Mutchler retired from he worked 25 years in the j teaching elementary school trust department of Bank 1959 1947 with a disability in 1972. One, Dayton. His wife James D, Miller was hon- Clifford and Wanda Boyles She is now living in her Patricia Tumblin '55 Rapp r)red as Morrow County '48 Gebhart celebrated home in N. Lawrence, OH. also has retired from ele­ (OH) Historian during the their golden wedding mentary teaching. county’s Sesquicentennial anniversary in June with a 1952 year of 1998. He has served | Richard Mitchell has retired dinner party for family and 1957 as president of the Morrow J ! hut continues part-time at friends. Rev. Bruce Beavers is going County Historical Society Kent State University as an for the Guiness Book of for eight years and has writ­ assistant professor. 1949 Records, having just mar­ ten many articles and spo­ Carl Becker has authored a ried his 22,660 couple at the ken to many groups in an Don and Mary Wagner new book. Home and Away: Franklin County Municipal effort to preserve the past 56 Myers are announcing The Rise and Fall of Profes­ Court. for future generations. sional Football on the Banks I the birth of their 12th of the Ohio, 1919-1934- grandchild: Dekayla, bom 1958 1960 ^ July 30, 1998. Now in addi­ The book was recently pub­ Ronald Harmon retired Patricia Hughey Hilde­ lished by Ohio University tion to their four daughters from Eveready Battery Co. brand retired June 1998 Press. and sons-in-law, they have last May and is doing pri­ from Ashland (OH) City I four granddaughters and vate consulting in Statistics, Schools after 32 years of I Anna Bale Weber has eight grandsons ranging in Design of Experiments and teaching elementary special j moved her mother Florence age from 4 mo. to 16 years. Quality Control. He pro­ education students. »> to page 12 6 Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Its Not Just a Dream by Andrea Kesterke ’00 Ottcrbein welcomed economist and syndicated colum- Malveaux said King’s nist Dr. Jtilianne Malveaux to campus for the 13th annual dream wasn’t a passive dream Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. but a passion for what he Malveaux is the host and executive pro­ believed in. She questioned ducer of “TTae Jtilianne Malveaux Show” the audience about society’s which is a news and public affairs show in passive attitude when it comes Washington D.C. She is a regular contribu­ to the message King was work­ tor in Ms. Magazine, USA Today and San ing for not so long ago. Francisco Sun Reporter. Malveaux has spoken As an economist, Malveaux Dr. Julianne Malveaux out on sociopolitical issues, black studies and discussed the i.s.sues facing campus gender relations. African Americans in terms of how the government and She came to Otterbein questioning the individual Americans are spending their money. perceptions of Americans to Martin Luther During her speech, Malveaux looked around at the ' King Jr. Day. She informed the audience that majority of empty seats, and asked what King would have she had “sort of an attitude” when it came to said about the attendance turn out and percentage of celebrating this day. Our society misses the mes­ African American students and Asian students in the sage and she claimed the total commodification of that mes­ auditorium in comparison to the percentage of Caucasian sage is “uniquely American.” students. “Caring is in very short supply these days,” said “I’m not sure what he would say,” she said. “He might Malveaux. ask some micro questions about the quality of human rela­ She also took time to question what young people tions on a campus; he might ask about some things like would do with the message King gave. admissions and resource allocations.” “So many young people have forgotten the ethic of Malveaux spread a message of how Americans need excellence,” she said. to watch for economic injustice as well as social injustice The issues facing society today, she said, are more com­ if they ate ever to attain Dr. King’s dream. That means plex than riding on the back of the bus. The issues now fac­ they have to start looking at how the government is ing African Americans are about driving the bus and getting spending taxpayers’ money and what is being done to sup­ government contracts to build the parts for the bus. port our educational systems. Malveaux said, “It’s a little more complex than black and white. It’s about the composition of the way we live.”

Andrea Brown and Darryl Peal award recipients of MLK Jr. Award for Peace and Justice

At the 13th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convoca­ greater ethnic diversity and cultural awareness in acade­ tion, the Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Peace and Jus­ mic and student life. He acts as a counselot to students of tice was presented to Assistant color as well as to their families and Dean of Residence Life Darryl Peal, is constantly encouraging integra­ and Senior Andrea Brown. tion of current issues into class cur- This award is given to one fac­ riculums. ulty member, staff member or k Senior Andrea Brown is a administrator and one student. The " Presidential Scholar, former presi­ recipients of this are people who SC dent of the African American Stu­ demonstrate the ideals Martin dent Union, and current president Luther King Jr. represents. They are (^',4 of Otterbein’s branch of Alpha recognized for their efforts in pro- Sl-ii Kappa Alpha sorority. She has moting equality in the classroom Darryl Peal Andrea Brown served as a resident assistant for two and community, promoting non years and serves as a leadership fel­ violence in problem solving, and for their involvement low for Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in partnership with on campus to balance inequality among others. the Pillshury Corporation Peal is not only the assistant dean of Residence Life, “One of the things our generation has to do is take a but coordinator of ethnic diversity for the college. Peal stand on something,” Brown stated in her acceptance has been at Otterbein for six years working to establish speech. Alumnus Angry with Decision to Perform Edmond

About two years ago, Roger Rout- tration at Otterbein has been trying to The current Otterbein administration son wrote an article about the voice of work toward a more diverse community may be trying to work toward a diverse young writers at Otterbein (Towers, Vol. by increasing the number of students, campus environment, but diversity does 69, Number 3, Summer, 1996, “The faculty and administrators of color. The not occur without comfort. 1, as a black Soulful Voices of Young Writers”). 1 was question that 1 asked while 1 attended student on Otterbein’s campus, could one of the writers he mentioned, and I Otterbein, and the question that 1 find not feel comfortable on that campus was characterized as being “angry.” 1 did myself asking again, is what good is a when the Theatre Department feels not write a response at the time to Mr. high number of people of color if they comfortable enough to present any nega­ Routson’s article because, for the most are not comfortable? If the environment tive image of me that they want to, part, he was correct. I am angry, but and the climate of the campus are not when they want to. A campus that about certain issues. 1, and other black conducive to harmonious co-existence, would allow this play to be performed is writers, do not just walk around angry. what is the point of having a lot of peo­ not a campus that respects my right to And being angry is not an emotional ple of color on campus? exist in a harmt)nious environment. A state that is fun to he in. But it is neces­ The characters in the play that were campus that would ask any student to sary to be angry at certain times, and in being earmarked for the students of color support a play that disrespects a segment certain situations. That is an element of in the Theatre Department were a pimp, of my classmates is not a campus that has my anger that 1 feel Mr. Routson missed a drug dealer, a prisoner, and a prosti­ my interest, as a student, at heart. A in his article. Another reason I did not tute. Granted, these people exist among campus that would show such disregard respond to Mr. Routson’s article is that every nation of people; but so do doctors, for hundreds of hard-working, tuition­ I’ve never been someone who reacts to lawyers, business men and women, and paying students, is not a campus that I every little issue. I’m also one who everyday folks who go to work, pay their can look on fondly and be proud to believes that there is a time and place for bills, and provide a stable home for their admit that 1 am a graduate. everything. 1 am writing a response, of children. My anger over the perfor­ So, Mr. Routson, I am angry that I sorts, to Mr. Routson’s article now mance of Edmond on campus has, in cannot easily convince the Theatre because time has presented a situation part, to do with the fact that there is no Department to re-consider performing where anger is not only a justifiable balance. For the pimp, there is no physi­ such a disrespectful play. Mr. Routson, I response, but perhaps the only one the cian. For the prostitute, there is no busi­ am angry that instead of time being Otterbein community will listen to. ness woman. For the prisoner, who rapes made for dialogue about the realities and Though 1 graduated in 1997,1 stay and sodomizes Edmond, there is no hus­ remedies of the race tensions on campus, in contact with the hlack community on band and father of three. Also, there is a play with very racist overtones is campus, and attend AASU (African no reason given as to why Edmond brought to campus in such a manner American Student Union) events on encounters these black characters—and that makes black students re-active occasion. 1 was disturbed to learn only these black characters. instead of pro-active. I am also angry, through a phone conversation with the The pimp, in the course of robbing Mr. Routson, that 1 have to take time coordinator of Ethnic Diversity [Darryl Edmond, ends up getting beat and out of my day to justify my reaction to Peal] that the Theatre Department was kicked by Edmond. Now 1 think almost situations that, if looked at from an eth­ making preparations to perform a play everyone supports the idea of victims nic perspective other than their own, on campus that, in Mr. Peal’s words, was defending themselves, but overkill is a most people would be just as angry disrespectful of black people. I found a word 1 would use to describe the scene in about. copy of the play, Edmond, by David which this takes place. Once the pimp is Aaron Martin ’97 Mamet, and read it for myself. 1 was dis­ down and no longer in a position to gusted, offended and outraged that such harm, Edmond continues to beat on And the Department of Theatre a play would even be under considera­ him, then begins to spit on him and and Dance Responds tion to be performed by anyone, let berate him with racial slurs. As a black Edmond, a play by David Mamet, alone my alma mater. student on Otterbein’s campus, how can was originally scheduled as a free faculty- Granted, the author has won 1 celebrate the actor who plays the role directed workshop. It was intended to Pulitzer Prizes for other plays - but what of the drug dealer? As a black actor in give theatre majors the opportunity to does that have to do with this play being Otterbein’s Theatre Department, how work on and view the sort of challenging performed at Otterbein? Granted, can 1 be proud that the racial climate of material they will encounter in the pro­ Edmond may hold some literary value, Otterbein’s campus has not cooled off fessional theatre in Chicago and New given that it is about a man in search of since my graduation in 1997? Simply York. It was also intended to raise the himself, but what does that have to do because my articles no longer appear in issue of racism for campus audiences. with this play being performed at Otter- the Tan & Cardinal does not mean that The central character, Edmond, is a thir­ bein? For a number of years the adminis­ the issues 1 wrote about no longer exist. ty-something white professional who

8 leaves his job and his wife, and then pro­ history of those images, is justified. But 1 the city of Athens more than 2500 years ceeds on a journey of self-degradation wish he had seen our production of the ago, theatre has shone light into the and hate, during which he beats up a play before making a judgment about our dark comers of the soul. Racism is one pimp, kills a waitress, and ends up in insensitivity. Racism is an issue on our of the darkest comers, and exposing it is prison. The play reveals his previously- campus, as on every campus and in every one of the responsibilities of every the­ hidden racist, misogynistic, and homo- town in America. Aaron is right. It has atre artist. But it cannot be exposed phobic attitudes, and suggests that they not disappeared, despite what many without showing it. I invite Mr. Martin are most vicious when expressed against would like to believe. As a theatre artist to talk to us about it, and to work with members of the underclass, thieves, pros­ and faculty member, I am deeply con­ us to combat prejudice in all its forms. titutes, pimps and prisoners. cerned about it, as are my colleagues and John Stefano, chair, Department of Theatre Members of the campus African- our students. Since its development in and Dance American community raised concerns that open public performances of the play might reinforce negative stereotypes Readers Make Some Notes on Last Cover of African Americans, and possibly put The young play them. They are not ea.sy to find students at risk. We listened to those man with the fris- these days. Failing that, you can put concerns and cancelled the public per­ hee is John them in a very low oven until they formances. The director and cast, how­ Ciampa ’70, one become pliably soft, then shape them ever, chose to continue working on the of a long line of into candy dishes and howls. Do not play as a class project. Two closed, pri­ graduates from his drop them, however; they break. Ah, vate performances were given for invited family. John is nostalgia! Thanks for the memories. audiences, including theatre staff and now a pastor in Eleanor Wyckoff, Middlesex, NJ students. The talk-back sessions after­ Western PA. We wards were lengthy and enlightened. used to play all Editor’s Note: Chalk that up to my pli­ One African American acting major, kinds of frishee ably soft brain. My parents also had who did not audition because he found games on the grounds around Davis many of the 78 rpms, so I know how big the script offensive, said publicly that he Hall in 1967. they are. Guess my head must have been was not offended by the play in perfor­ Fred Glosser ’69 spinning that day! mance, finding that his fellow students had found the depth and humanity of When I sent two boxes of riding gear characters who appeared shallow on the to the Otterbein Equine Deparment, I page. never expected to receive the alumni That is the point. For us in the the­ magazine. What a nice surprise. 1 atre, playscripts are not literature, and especially enjoyed the article about cannot be read as such without losing words and the student in the carriage much of their meaning. The dialogue by trade. Now about those photos cm the itself does not tell you how the actors cover: Of course I cannot identify the will hear it and speak it, how the direc­ people, but 1 do recognize a 45 rpm tor will cast the play, or how the audi­ record (AKA analog disc) when I see ence will perceive it. On the page, the one. The 78s are much bigger. If you play may appear unbalanced, but in our would like to see for yourself, 1 can Connie Bailey called to identify the production, one African American act­ ship you several boxes of them, too. people with the bicycle. She says they ing major played several roles, including Everything from Jeanette MacDonald are all of the class of 1951. L-R: Bill a pimp, a prisoner, a preacher and a to Spike Jones to General McCarthur’s Auman, Shirley Adams, John Akar, prison chaplain. The latter two roles farewell address. All you need is a suit­ Nagib Akar, Donald Baker, Con­ were the only positive characters in the able turntable on which to nie Bailey. play. (European American and Asian American majors played thieves, prison­ Sharon Mckee Cox ’65 ers and prostitutes.) Our production was called to say she’s pretty not offensive because the director, Ed sure she’s the woman in Vaughan, and the actors approached the the middle carrying the characters as human beings, not as suitcase, waste basket and stereotypes. That is how we teach acting sack. at Otterbein, and it is the primary way we combat racism, sexism, and all other Dean Van adds that it’s a forms of prejudice. group of Owls with the records Aaron Martin has every right to be to the left: Clara Johnson, Ann concerned over how African Americans leth Sommers Wilkinson, Donna are portrayed on stage, on television, and Good, and Barbara Fast Reichter. in films. His sensitivity, given the sorry 9 Compiled by Ed Syguda Soccer Cards Advance to NCAA Regional Final The Otterhein men’s soccer Stephen Wilson, a forward from Second team honors went to team, under tenth-year head coach Shaker Heights, Ohio, earned second Marcos Segovia, a senior offensive Gerry D’Arcy, advanced deep into team All-OAC honors. Wilson tal­ lineman from Westerville; Matt the NCAA Division III Tournament, lied nine goals and five assists. Zingery, a junior defensive lineman making it to the finals of the Great from Brookville, Ohio; and Brett Lakes Regional. Volleyball Players Set Single- Dorsett, a sophomore punter from The Cardinals, coming off their Season Records Gahanna. second consecutive Ohio Athletic Mandy Simmerman, a sopho­ Conference Tournament champi­ more outside hitter from Westerville, Freshman Gibbs Sets onship, defeated Earlham (IN), 1-0, set two Otterhein single-season Receiving Record in the first round of the NCAA records for kills (461) and digs (477). Freshman tight end Jeff Gibbs, Tournament. The squad followed up Mary Anne Wheeler, a sophomore from Columbus, set a school single­ with a 4-2 win over DePauw (IN) in setter from Sidney, Ohio, set a new game record for receiving yardage the semifinals of the Great Lakes single-season record for assists (929). against Marietta. He made ten catch­ Regional, hut fell to eventual-nation­ es for 194 yards, surpassing two-time al champion Ohio Wesleyan, 2-1, in Football Cards Just Miss .500 All-America receiver Ron Sever­ the regional finals, which was hosted Otterhein, shooting for its best ance, who tallied 191 yards against by Ohio Wesleyan. finish since going 5-4 in 1982, just Mount Union in 1991. Led by juniors Michael Mundey, missed the .500 mark. a forward from Riverside, Ohio, and Under 22nd-year head coach Three Earn All-OAC Honors Brad Myers, a sweeper from Colum­ Wally Hood (4th season at Otter- in Cross Country bus, Otterhein finished the season at bein), the Cardinals, playing at Three cross country runners 18-6 overall and 7-2 in conference home, dropped a heart-breaker in the earned all-conference honors by fin­ play. season finale, losing to Marietta, 28- ishing in the top ten at the OAC Mundey, named “OAC Player of 24, and finishing the year with a 4-6 Cross Country Championships. the Year” on offense, led the confer­ record. The Pioneers scored the On the men s side, Troy Rathge, ence with 18 goals. Myers, selected game-winning touchdown with 27 “OAC Player of the Year” on seconds to play in the game. a junior from Napoleon, Ohio, and Bill Culbertson, a junior from Bryan, defense, teamed up with junior Jeff Four players earned first or sec­ Ohio, finished eighth (26:35.66) and Schmid, a goalkeeper from Colum­ ond team All-OAC honors. tenth 26:39.55), respectively, at the bus, to post a league-leading eleven Roger Ailiff, a junior inside line­ conference meet (8,000 meters). Bri- shutouts. backer from Pataskala, Ohio, took anna Elsmore, a sophomore from All three players earned first home first team honors. He made Mansfield, Ohio, placed seventh team all-conference honors, junior 100 stops, 64 unassisted. (19:32.63) in the women’s race (5,000 meters). Under 29th-year head coach Dave Lehman, the men’s team placed second (eight teams) at the confer­ ence meet and sixth (28 teams) at the NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional; and the women’s team cap­ tured fifth (eight teams) at the con­ ference meet and 14th (29 schools) at the regional.

Men's Golf Take 4th at Gordin Classic The Otterhein men’s golf team, under tenth-year head coach Dave McLaughlin, finished fourth at the Gordin Intercollegiate Classic held last fall. The Classic, made up of the Soccer players hoist the OAC Championship trophy in celebration. top 12 teams from the 1998 NCAA

10 Division III Championships, went to Deborah Quackenbush Prior to MacMurtay, she was an five-time defending national champi­ Selected Softball Coach assistant softball coach at Ohio Northern (1995-97) and taught in on Methodist, who fired a 54-hole Deborah Quackenbush has been the health, physical education and 890. Greensboro placed second (893) selected head fast-pitch softball and was followed by Allegheny (902) coach at Otterbein College. sport studies department. “It is exciting to be back in the and Otterbein (903). Quackenbush, a native of How­ Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC),” All-Americans Tim Collins, a ell, Michigan, comes to Otterbein Quackenbush says about her new senior from Gahanna, Ohio, and from MacMurray (IL) College where position. “This is a program that is Matt Smith, a seniot from Columbus, she served as head softball coach and improving. I hope to build a con­ placed fifth and sixth, respectively. head athletic trainer for one year. tender, get us into the OAC Tourna­ Collins shot an eight-over-par 222 She also taught in the health and ment and, eventually, challenge for (77-75-70), and Smith finished a physical education department. stroke back at 223 (78-71-74). the conference championship.” ■

(55 Inside tlx News from the “O” Club

Otterbein Men, Women Both Victorious in the “O” Club Classic

The Otterbein “O” Club hosted its Golf Tournament Planned 19th Classic on December 29-30 in the The “O” Club will host a golf tournament Rike Center and both the men and fundraiser planned for Columbus Day, Oct. women came away champions. The 11. More details to be announced in the men won the Classic for the thirteenth future. time. This was the first year the Classic was expanded to include a women’s tour­ Other "O" Club News nament. Plan to return to Otterbein for Homecom­ Seven colleges from four states par­ ing 1999 on Saturday, October 23. The ticipated including the men’s and “O” Club will make its Outstanding Ser­ women’s teams from Otterbein, men’s vice Award presentation at pre-game (OC teams from Carthage (WI), Grove City vs. Heidelberg at 1:30) and will host its (PA), and Wilmington (OH); and annual dinner meeting that evening at the women’s teams from Blackburn (IL), Embassy Suites (614/890-8600). The Ath­ Sara Kuhner Kenyon (OH), and Waynesburg (PA). letic Director’s Award of Distinction and Senior Kevin Weakley was named the Excel Award will be presented, and men’s tourney MVP, with freshman Jeff more athletic All-Americans from the Gibbs named to the all tourney team. In 1970s will be honored. the women’s tournament, Satah Kuhner, a junior, was named MVP and Kara Grishkat, a sophomore, was named to the Otterbein "O" Club all tourney team. The “O” Glub express­ Rike Center es its sincere appreciation to all the indi­ 160 Center St. viduals and companies who contributed Westerville, OH 43081-1405 so generously with their time or financial Office: 614/823-3555 support to this event. Fax: 614/823-3554 Mark your calendars now for the E-mail: [email protected] 20th “O” Club Classic, to be held December 27-28, 1999 in the Rike. Kevin Weakley

11 »> from page 6 Naomi Mason Poefh is still 1970 three children in college. 1961 in the classroom after 33 Jack Biddle is a guidance She is employed in Early Richard Hoover has retired years and still loves it. Her counselor at Grand Mesa J Childhood Education in from pastoring and now daughter Sheila teaches sec­ Middle School in Grand Temple Terrace, FL and is works with the education ond grade at Sancoast Ele­ junction, CO. He enjoys still following basketball department at Roscoe Vil­ mentary School in Fort skiing, rafting, backpacking and now enjoying the USF lage. He is an interpreter, Myers, FL, in the same and golf in his spare time. Bulls! school where Naomi teach­ master broomsquire and tour I guide trainer. Wife Alice es; in fact their rooms are Brian Harlzell has been 1973 Heft '61 Hoover teaches adjacent. She has seven appointed executive direc­ Pamela Erb is a corporate 4th grade at Lincoln School grandchildren, five girls and tor of the new Ronald I trainer for Communispond, in Coshocton, OH. two hoys. McDonald House in Inc. in New York. Since 1 Mobile, AL. The 12-bed­ I being hired by Commu- 1963 1966 room home-away-from- j nispond in 1987, she has Martha Slock Kinkeod is Kathleen Hobbs Layman home for families of serious­ traveled to Copenhagen, part of a three-generation received her MA in coun­ ly ill or injured children will Amsterdam and Shanghai family of teachers in the seling from the Univ. of open in January, 2000. to teach presentation skills. Westerville City Schools: Dayton this past August. Other courses she teaches Helen Von Sickle Slock She was listed in Who’s Don and Deborah Nims include sales skills, negotiat­ '34 and Marsha Kinkeod Who in America for Teach­ Smith '70 reside in New ing, business writing and Siefker '95. ers being nominated by a Albany. Don is an attorney coaching for managers. former student. She teaches with the Defense Logistics Phyllis Fraley Wallace has in the Mad River Green I Agency, a branch of the 1974 retired from financial plan­ Public Schools, Fairborn, Defense Department. He Bill McCorkle has been ning. She is enjoying retire­ Ohio. was recently nominated for inducted into the Ohio ment with her new husband DLA Attorney of the Year, Bowling Council Hall of (see Milestones). 1967 I and was also elected state Fame. Well-known in cen­ Janet Blair Roll received I chairman for Ducks Unlim­ tral Ohio bowling circles, 1964 the Founders Academic ited, the largest private non- he’s had 17 sanctioned 300 George Hittle is a real Excellence Award for Facul­ ! profit wetlands conserva- games, earned 18 city titles, estate broker. He and a ty from the Univ. of Findlay j tion organization in the three state championships partner have formed George (OH) at their spring com­ world. Debbie teaches 8th and appeared in 28 straight M. Hittle Realtors Co., mencement. grade American History at American Bowling Con­ LLC. His specialty is called the New Albany Middle gress tournaments. He has “The New Home Trade-Up 1968 School and is working with aspirations to compete on Program.” He works with Melodie Wilson Knight is the Ohio State University the PBA senior tour in a customers throughout the the enrollment coordinator in a program for training few years. Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX area, at Nanny’s Nursery, Inc., a future social studies teach­ guaranteeing the sale of subsidiary of Covenant ers. They have two daugh- 1975 their existing homes so they Health System, located in ; ters, Megan '94 and Car­ John Dimar has been pro­ can immediately build and Knoxville, TTJ. The olyn'97, both Otterbein moted to associate professor move into their new homes. preschool has an enrollment graduates. in the Dept, of Orthopedics, of 250 children, ages six Univ. of Louisville School 1963 weeks to five years. 1971 of Medicine. He was the Col. (Dr.) Harold Biddle Tommy Gilmore is the winner of the Hibbs Award retired from the U.S. Air 1969 event planning manager for - Best Basic Science Paper. Force Dental Corps in David Thomas is director of the Ridgecrest Conference The presentation was made October 1997. His last two communications for the Center, a full service center at the National Scoliosis positions in the Air Force YMCA of the Rockies in i in the heart of the Blue Research Society Annual (1992-1997) were as Com­ Estes Park, CO. He has ' Ridge Mountains near j Meeting in September in mand Dental Surgeon at been selected as President­ Asheville, NC. Tommy and New York City. HQ Pacific Air Forces, elect of lACCA (Interna­ his wife Sandra have three Hickam AFB, Honolulu, HI tional Association of Con­ daughters: Lindsey, 14, Brit- 1977 and HQ Air Force Material ference Center Administra­ i tany, 9 and Meghan, 8. Phil Wells was named asso­ I Command, Wright-Patter- tors). He will serve a two- ciate director of The Youth son AFB, Dayton, OH. year term starting Jan. 1, Sue Borg Poll and her hus- Connection, which is part The Biddles—Kristen, 2000. I band, having become of the national Urban Linda and Harold—retired empty-nesters, have moved Health Initiative funded by to Tucson. to Tampa, FL. They have the Robert Wood Johnson »> to page 23

12 e Voice of Otterbei

by Andrea Kesterke '00 Rockin’ and rollin’, boot-scootin’, After digging through truckloads head banging music is brought to of telephone exchanges, vacuum Otterbein students and to the sur­ tubes, and radar and sonar equipment, rounding community for 15 miles, they built their own radio transmitter Seth West, freshman, spins the tunes from courtesy of WORN, the college radio that put out 35 watts of RF power the WORN station located in the basement station. from one 807 tube with a 6L6 modula­ of Cowan Hall. WORN wasn’t always WORN. tor. The first radio station, WORC, was The transmitter was connected to actually started by physics majors Don the water pipes of the dorms and was Roose ’48 and James Yost ’51 with the modulated by the speech department At this past year’s homecoming, aid of Professor L.L. Shackson. The disc recording amplifier. WOBN celebrated its 40th anniver' idea was to send choir music out to The first experimental program sary. The station aired a special the dorms for all to hear. Money for was transmitted on January 18, 1948 this project wasn’t abundant. Howev­ and brought the morning worship ser­ broadcast live from the Rock’n’Roll er, Otterbein had recently vice of the First Evangelical United Hall of Fame this past February. become the central distribu­ »> to page 24 tion place for surplus war equipment. Otterbein was to distribute the electronic and machine shop equip­ ment to other colleges.

WOBN Staffheads: Front row: Jessie Gordon, junior; Theresa Kessel, senior; Debbie Patton, senior; Mary Sink, junior. Back row: Stei^e Kahler, senior; Adam Bonner, junior; James Heath, junior; Roger Poulard, senior.

13 For the first time ever, the Artist Series brought d rock n roll bdnd to Otterbein. They Might Be Giants presented their quirky brand of music Jan. 29 in the Rike Center.

'ohn Flansburgh by Andrea Kesterke '00 If ever there was a The Smell of the Greasepaint, the Roar of the Crowd universal language, the alternative rock Being a concert manager is ntrt the thrill-packed glamorous job of meet­ group They Might Be Giants has found ing and greeting celebrities or rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous as it in their music. some would imagine. More likely it is fraught with uncertainty, the unex­ They Might Be Giants performed pected and unwelcome surprises. Rather than Champagne, Pepto Bismol is at the Rike center Friday, Jan. 29 as part the drink of choice. Not that there isn’t plenty of excitement. There is. Of of this season’s Artist Series in coopera- the frenzied and chaotic kind. tion with the Campus Programming In bringing in Otterbein’s first bona fide rock and roll group to campus, Board. The gathering combined an we carved new territory. In the matter of negotiations first there was the eclectic group of music listeners. contract to review, usually a standard two to four pages stating when and The band was formed by John where the concert will take place, with whom and terms of payment. Then Flansburgh and John Linnell in 1984 came the technical rider, a daunting document, which chokes the uninitiat­ after a meeting in Massachusetts. The ed. In the case of the Giants, it was a 23-page document specifying lighting duo are originally from Brooklyn, New and sound requirements, stage crew, electricians, electrical power, dressing York and continue to base their roots rooms, parking, security, amenities, food requirements from breakfast to din­ there. ner detailing exact amounts and what type of refreshments, even down to The music at the concert was a for­ brand names and environmentally friendly utensils and dishes. mation of acoustical guitar, keyboards, Since we had never brought a rock and roll group to campus, security electric guitar, electric bass, drums and was of primary concern. I became acquainted with such tenns as “moshing” even an accordion. Flansburgh learned (slamming into each other), “body surfing” (being lifted and passed over the to play the guitar when the band first heads of the audience), and “stage diving” (enthusiastically trying to get on formed and Linnell took that time to stage to touch the performers). As luck would have it, nothing got out of learn the accordion. control. The 1700 concert goers in the pit Perhaps the most disconcerting thing about dealing with a rock grttup is were singing along with the band, jump­ the cavalier attitude about how far in advance they will book. We are used ing up and down, body surfing (an event to a year in advance; they think three months in advance is an eternity. where a person is lifted in to the air and Three weeks is preferable. is the passed along by people in an Just when you think everything is taken care of from microphones to attempt to reach the front of the crowd) monitors, you learn they have changed their plans and will be flying in and even had the chance to join in a instead of driving, which means more equipment must be rented. In addi­ few conga lines. tion eight motel rooms must be reserved and several vans found for trans­ This concert was the third concert portation of instruments and performers. As performance day draws near, a in the band’s world tour. The tour was sense of urgency and excitement permeates the campus. to promote “Severe Tire Damage,” their A typical timeline might include but is not limited to the following. latest CD. In an interview with Three weeks before performance: additional food requirements are made. WOBN, Flansburgh and Linnell said Two weeks before performance: Is it possible to change the date from Janu­ that while they have enjoyed touring, ary to April? (Not on your life. Don’t even think it.) One week before per­ they want to try to slow down now to formance: a scramble ensues to get enough student workers and drivers. How take advantage of their free time to not can we set up when everyone is in class? Food Service goes to seven different only produce more music but experi­ stores to find the requested black tea. Day of performance: Bedlam reigns. ment more musically. Requests for interviews pour in. Electrical equipment not cooperating. The band has produced over 72 We’re one generator short. And it began smoking when turned on. The ice songs in their career, some of which tub is leaking water all over the floor. Extra towels must be located. Change include Istanbul (not Constantinople), delivery of the snack food to the trailer instead of dressing room. Birdhouse in Your Soul, Why Does the Sun Four hours before perfttrmance: Sound check. Static in the monitors Shine, and even the soundtrack to and ear-piercing feedback in the mikes. Smoke ptrt needs to he checked to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. They see if it sets off the smoke alarms. Might Be Giants is a name taken from a One hour before the performance: We have run out of printed tickets 1972 George C. Scott movie. but keep selling makeshift ones. It is determined one of the T-shirts brought This was the biggest live rock con­ in to be sold is inappropriate. Scratch T-Shirt. cert the College has sponsored. Eighty From inquiry to sound check, life upon the wicked stage is a bumpy student volunteers were recruited to roller coaster ride. But as the man in the circus who cleans up after the ele­ help unload equipment, serve as security phants said when asked why he didn’t quit such a demeaning job, “What? guards, work on the technical crew, sell And give up show business?” That’s entertainment. tickets, sell souvenirs, and load equip­ —Patricia Kessler ment at the end of the night. ■

15 Bsfore Buffalo Springfield, before touring with the Beach Boys and stadium concerts, before the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame, Richie Furay was here at Otterbein, forming his first group. The Monks.

Editor s note: I am indebted to John Einarson and his book, For What It’s Worth, The Story of Buffalo Springfield, from which I borrowed heavily for certain parts of this story. I’m also grateful to Richie for all his input, help, and time, but mostly grateful for the music he makes.

by Roger Routson ichie Furay x’66 is in the Rock n’Roll Hall of Fame. He’s also In August of last year, I watched Richie play two tiny venues, first in pastor, a man of God. He’s an Ohio Denver on a Friday night at the Blue­ boy. He’s a mountain man. He’s a bird and then Saturday night at the kid, and he’s a grandfather. He’s 54 Fox in Boulder, where Richie lives. going on 18, and he lights up every Though the places were small (each room he enters with a cherubic face and non-stop smile from which no was a converted movie theatre), hold­ ing no more than maybe a couple hun- ev",;„„n„v^hrcan escane Hp more than maybe a couple h And the man who had performed in such places as Shea Stadium and the Fillmore West couldn’t have been more enthusiastic. On Sunday morning I attended worship services at the Calvaty Chape of Boulder where Richie presides as pastor. The congregation faced a stage with drums in the middle and flanked by Peavey amps. Front and center stood Richie, with several othei singers beside him. Before the service and the music started, Richie peered out to the congregation and quipped. It looks like a lot of you were out late last night!” Many were, at the Fox, lis tening to their pastor in a setting a lit­ tle different than what they’re used to. And singing secular songs, old songs, songs from Buffalo Springfield and Poco. But apparently the fingers weren t too sore, nor the voice too frayed, the music continued on in the house of the Lord, exalting, ptaising God. and their unmistakable country flavor (which was largely Richie’s influence) led the way for such bands as Poco (formed by Richie and Jim Messina) and the more commercially successful Eagles (formed in part by Randy Meis- ner who played with Richie in Poco). But long before the big stadium concerts, Richie was forming his first group, right here at Otterbein.

As I sit in the Bluebird in Denver and watch Richie belt out an old Poco tune with the verve and unabashed enthu­ siasm of a teenager, I marvel at how his voice is still so strong, still, at 54, able to hit some of those high notes. He has a great little band behind him. And the crowd loves him. There are clearly some diehard Poco fans here. I meet some who are fellow Ohioans, come all the way to the Rockies because Richie’s getting up on a stage again. At one point after a song Richie con­ fers with some band members, concludes he forgot a verse, and admits to the audi­ ence "I had one of those senior moments. ” No matter. His heart and spirit is all enthusiastic youth; it’s not hard to imag­ ine him as a college kid, trekking off to and NBC’s recent mini-series. The 60s. New York with the A Cappella Choir, Richie was inducted into the thinking his folk trio ofNels Gustafson Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame in May, There's something happenin’ here, ’66 and Bob Harmelink ’68 are about to 1997, as part of the band The Buffalo What it is ain't exactly clear. be anointed big stars in the folk music Springfield (1966'1968). Unless There’s a man with a gun over there, world. you’re a real fan of rock’n’roll, you may Tellin’ me I got to beware. not remember much about this band. I think it’s time we stop, As a kid growing up in Yellow The band, even though it was a step­ Hey, what’s that sound, Springs, Ohio, Richie got the music ping stone for the careers of Neil Everybody look what’s goin’ down Young, Stephen Stills (Crosby, Stills bug early, pestering his parents for a guitar until they bought him one when and Nash), and Jim Messina (Poco, There’s battle lines being drawn, and hoggins and Messina), was fraught he was eight. By the time Richie was Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong. with bad management, internal strife in high school, he was focusing much Young people spealdn’ their minds, and a changing roster that prevented more on his singing than this guitar Getting so much resistance from behind... playing. He loved Dion and the Bel­ them from really hitting the bigtime monts, the Drifters, Ben E. King...any­ nationally. Their success in Southern For What It’s Worth has come to thing with harmony singing. California, however, was enormous symbolize the times and is a classic and they toured or opened with such When he enrolled at Otterbein in protest song, an anthem for an entire big names as The Rolling Stones, The the fall of 1962, he had been smitten generation of political activism. Byrds, and The Beach Boys. But they by folk music, particularly the Buffalo Springfield was recognized Kingston Trio’s brand of folk harmony. never had a smash-hit single. Their by the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame pardy He learned the top folk songs of the only single that cracked the top 40 was for this landmark song, but also for the day, and when freshman talent night For What It’s Worth, reaching number influence they had on rock’n’roll in came along, he performed They Call seven on the Billboard charts. If you general. It is widely thought that the the Wind Mariah. Bob Harmelink ’68, don’t recognize the title, you know the Springfield was the first to use steel remembers that night: “1 was doing a song. It’s been in countless movies guitar in rock’n’roll (Rusty Young barbershop quartet thing with three and documentaries, including Forrest played it on Richie’s Kind Woman), Gump and Bom on the Fourth of July, 17 photo by Steve Numbers onstage, he won world closed other on time Jesse father father girls The “ youngun"

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Richie's Trail and Some Notable Band Lineage

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1966-68, The Buffalo Springfield ■■ Blood, Sweat and Tears Key players; Richie Fura' Tieil Youn^im Messina,(jlm Fielde^TTigliiiglil songs: 1962-64, The Monks For What It's Worth, (Stills), Kind Woman (Furay) Key players; Richie Furay, Bluebird (Stills), On the Way Rome (Young), 1974-75, Souther Hillman Furay Band Bob Harmelink '68, Nels Rock’n’Roll Woman (Stills), Go and Say Goodbye Key players; Richie Furay, j.D. Souther, Chris Hillman Gustafson '66. (Young), I an^^ild (Young) A \ 1968-73, Poco^^______1975-present, Solo 1964-65, The Au Go-Go Singers Key players: Richie Furayjjm MessI^Rusty Young,~ Includes reunion tour with Key players: Richie Furay, Bob Harmelink '68, "Raidy Meisn^Timothy Schmidt. HigHiglit songs: ' Poco in 1989. Richie currently yiSrUftlte Pieces (Furay), Child's Claim to Fame (Furay), Stephen Stills. plays with several gifted Craty Eyes (Furay), It's a Good Feeling to Know (Furay). musicians and they perfotm under The EbpIcs the name The Richie Furay Band hoggins and Messina A Poco Live Album, recorded at the Boston Music Hall and the New York C- I Felt Forum, Epic Records, 1971 • y- 1 The album was successful, peak' ing at 26 in the U.S.Top40. S:t'.n.SeoPP0- Richie

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photo by Roger Routson ator of the strip of the same name, seems to be an endless procession of fans Richie’s sermon is really more of an objected to the group’s use of the wanting an autograph, wanting a photo in-depth Bible study, covering Matthew name. (Not everyone can be as mag- with their arm draped around Richie’s 16:5-20, and entitled, “Who Do Men namimous as the Buffalo Springfield shoulder. Through it all, Richie’s Say I Am?/Who Do You Say I Am?" Roller Company of Toledo.) So the omnipresent smile never falters. If he’s Everyone seems to carry his or her own group became Poco. “Jimmy and I feeling any weariness or impatience to be Bible. One member goes to a cabinet off thought, ‘Hey, why don’t we put on his way, he’s not showing it. And to the side, and doles out church Bibles to together this rock’n’roll band that has a then it hits me that he’s really enjoying the visitors from Ohio. steel guitar in it, and we’ll try to bridge this attention, this fan adulation that he After the service, the chairs are put the gap between country and rock.’’’ hasn’t experienced that much of in the away and long tables on wheels are rolled Rusty Young, who had played steel gui­ last several years. He’s savoring every in. Several are put end to end and loaded tar on Kind Woman, was recruited. moment of it, and so are his fans. with ham sandwiches, wonderful veg­ Randy Meisner played bass for one etable casseroles, jello with marshmal­ album with Poco before moving on to lows, homemade pies. Give what you A member of the Souther Hill­ the Eagles. Timothy Schmidt, who want. The church is raising money for a man Furay band was guitarist A1 had been a close second to Randy in women’s retreat to be held in October. Perkins. Richie had initially fought auditions, took Meisner’s place. Richie is constantly on the go, against his being in the band, but Richie stayed with Poco for six attending to this or that or other detail that Chris Hillman was adamant about Al’s albums. Poco did well in getting FM a pastor must attend to. His musical inclusion. “A1 had played with Chris play and with their live performances, agent is here, waiting on a trip to the air­ and Stephen Stills in Manassas,” “but we couldn’t crack that AM port so he can return to L.A. Richie says. “They were friends. I hitsville thing,” Richie says. “We I sit and munch and talk to a mem­ fought it. 1 didn’t want the guy in the thought we had the one to crack the ber of the church, a transplanted Eastern­ hand at all. He had a reputation for AM airplay with A Good FeeUn to er probably in his late twenties. “Richie is being a bom-again Christian, he had a Know.” About the time they released Richie,” he says. “He’s so unaffected. big fish on his guitar. This was going Good Peelin’, they were on tour, driving For someone who has gold records on the to be the vehicle for success, this SHF to a gig, and on the radio comes Takin' wall, he’s Just down-to-Earth. He’s just a deal, and 1 fought and lost, but actually it Easy, the Eagles first big break­ big kid, really, he loves life.” won, because A1 was the one who through hit. “We were connected to those people,” Richie says. “And here ended up leading me to the Lord. One they were, right out of the box, gettin’ night it just happened. A1 was talking In California, Richie met a lot of the hit, and that basically took away to me, and I kept hearing the Shirelles people in the Calvary Chapel in Costa Tonight’s the Night going on in my any momentum Poco could have had.” Mesa “who would become very dear Richie begrudgingly gave up on head, and it happened. I accepted close friends of mine. A lot of them Jesus Christ.” Poco ever getting that big hit, and are pastors today.” Shortly after that, Nancy left him. went and talked to friend and record Richie eventually went back to It wasn’t because of the recent conver­ producer David Geffen about his frus­ Boulder, and through counseling and sion, because Nancy herself was trations. Geffen had the idea to put prayer, he and Nancy were able to put already a Christian. But she had sim­ together another Crosby, Stills and their marriage hack together. After a ply tired of Richie being on the road Nash, using Richie, j.D. Souther and couple of years in trying to put togeth­ all the time. former Byrds member Chris Hillman. er another band and not seeing any “I was crushed, heart-broken,” Thus, the Souther Hillman Furay band fruition to his efforts, “I finally said, Richie says. He went looking for A1 was bom. The band was created on ‘Lord, what will you have me do? Perkins, who was in Costa Mesa. paper, and somehow the chemistry of Nancy and I started a home Bible Richie headed to California with an the trio just didn’t gel. SHF made only study about that time, around 1976. achin’ in his heart. two albums, but they did enjoy a fair That went on for several years, but amount of commerical success with people kept asking, ‘When are we them. Richie’s church is actually the gym­ going to start a church?’ I kept saying, nasium of the Boulder Junior Academy. ‘When the Lord’s ready.’ I was drifting It's hot, despite the fans that flank the away from music at the time, though I During both performances, there is a congregation. West on folding chairs. was still recording. I just wasn’t get­ time in the evening when Richie It’s not very, uh, churchy, but the music ting any support from the secular announces, “We’re going to take you to is heavenly artd it’s obvious the pastor has record companies, and I wasn’t really church now. You don’t mind if we take God's love in his heart. getting any support from the Christian you to church for a few songs, do you?” record companies, either. Again, I Only the fools from Ohio wear ties, No one seems to mind, for the music is as went to the Lord and asked Him what and the humidity quickly makes us lose good as the older, secular stuff. he would have me do. Finally, the our resolve; the ties are folded and placed After both shows, Richie comes out home Bible study transformed itself in pockets. and mingles with the crowd. There into a Sunday morning situation. It

22 wasn’t anything I planned. It was just life. Talk to him about his church, his When 1 talked to Richie recently, one of those things that came about. music, or his family, and he is equally he had just returned from Neil Young’s If someone had told me I was going to warm to each topic. ranch where they had been working on be a pastor way back when, I would When I ask him if he has ever had a four-CD boxset of the Buffalo Spring- have told ’em they were nuts.” any classes in theology, he laughs. "No, field. The CD, containing many previ­ The Rocky Mountain Christian couldn’t you tell this morning?" He goes ously unrecorded songs, was originally Fellowship started a church in 1983. on to rattle off all of those he has learned planned for a February or March In 1991, the name was changed to the from, many of them other Calvary Chapel release, but now looks like it will not Calvary Chapel of Boulder. pastors. “The anointing is from the Lord, ” be out until possibly 2000. This may About not having their own he says. “You may have it in your head, be due in part to Neil’s recently building, Richie says, “We would love but if it’s not in your heart.I remind announced plans to tour with Crosby, to have our own facility, but I don’t him that he didn’t feel a need to go to JuL Stills and Nash this year, reuniting have any desire to have some kind of Hard for his music, either. “I wouldn’t CSN&.Y for their first tour in 25 years. mega church. That’s not my style. have gotten in, anyway,” he laughs. Richie’s also shopping around Whatever the Lord wants us to do. He talks of his hopes of getting back recordings made of the performances We’d like to get to a place where we into the music, the challenge that would in August. It looks promising for the could comfortably have...our own bring to balance his church work with his singing pastor. building. As long as it wouldn’t be music. Looking at the mountainous Bob Harmelink says that Richie putting any undue pressure upon the panaroma before him, he sighs and con­ may not have had the commercial suc­ congregation. You know, those ther­ templates his life. “You know at 54,1 cess that Neil Young and Stephen mometers that track building funds never thought I’d want to be doing this Stills went on to, but he thinks Richie and all that, that’s not us.” again.” has something more. “He’s got the real When we finally get back from the success,” Bob says. “He’s got content­ airport, for the first time all weekend I can ment. He’s got his family intact.” On the trip to and from the airport in see the tiredness creep into those mirthful Amen to that. Pastor Richie. It’s Denver, Richie talks expansively about eyes. It’s been a long weekend for a a good feelin’ to know that after all the Buffalo Springfield days, the Poco rock’n’roll hall of famer slash pastor. these years, you’re still making that days, the journey that has made up his fine music. ■

»> from page 12 Association in receiving the two sons: Karl, 6 and Eric, farm in Lebanon, OH, Foundation. The Youth Sportsmanship Ethics and 3.” However, she does miss where she lives with her Connection is a Detroit- Integrity Award for 1998. early fall and college foot­ husband, David, and based effort to bring sys­ Mark is married to Rebecca ball and marching bands. daughter, Sarah, 6. temic change to impact Coleman '78 Princehorn. youth health and safety. 1983 Cynthia Osborn is tenure Michael Ward is editorial Julie Heininger German track at Kent State Uni­ 1979 director for Rodale Books in works at the Columbus Zoo. versity where she is an Richard Beers is employed Emmaus, PA. E-mail: assistant professor in coun­ at the Franciscan Medical mward 1 ©rodalepress.com Deborah Martin has selor education. Center in Xenia. Wife opened the law firm of Mar­ Nancy Forman Beers '79 1980 tin &. Geragi, P.A., in Boca Ben Richmond is alumni graduated from Univ. of Suzanne Carter Smith is a Raton, FL. She previously president of Eta Phi Mu Dayton last August with an dance instructor at Adrian was a partner in the firm (Jonda) fraternity. MA in school counseling. College in Adrian, MI. Szymoniak &. Ridge, P.A. She is employed by Sugar- Adrian is also a Methodist- The firm specializes in com­ 1986 creek Local Schools as a affiliated college. She has mercial litigation and insur­ Roben Norton Frentzel, a guidance counselor for Bell- also worked as a dance ance fraud cases. 6th grade teacher at brook High School in Bell- instructor for a summer Gahanna Middle School brook, OH. Nancy and high school program called 1984 West, has achieved Rick are enjoying their four SEEKS, a state funded pro­ Susan Gresham Copeland National Board Certifica­ children: Kevin, 16; Karen, gram for high school juniors is an education nurse spe­ tion in the area of Early H; Gregory, 11 and and seniors. cialist, Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Generalist. Andrew, 6. Columbus. Roben wishes to thank the Elizabeth Raver Wagner is staff of the Education Mark Princehorn, Olen- controller for Springs Leas­ Teresa Ackerman Jones is Department for the prepa­ tangy HS Athletic Director, ing Corp. in Charlotte. She the breeding manager at ration she received. She is has been honored by the reports loving North Caroli­ Byerpatch Farms, a thor­ interested in networking Ohio High School Athletic na, “a great place to raise oughbred breeding/racing »> to page 25

23 »> from page 13 Adam Bonner Brethren Church of Westerville. The checks out the radiation generated hy the heating new control system and uneasy reception created a board. The addi­ need to reconnect the transmitter to tion of the the city’s power lines. $10,000 console WOBC was located on the third was made possible floor of the Administration Building by a gift from (Towers Hall), where a recording stu­ Tom Bromeley, dio and recording room had been huilt chairrruin of the into the Philomathean room in 1947. Otterbein Board The call letters WOBC were sug­ of Trustees. gested in a student contest. TTie stan­ dard prefix “W” was required by the Federal Communications Commission and the “OBC” stood for Otterbein College. The first official broadcast was March 8, 1948. It was produced and directed by the station manager/pro­ own soul, R&.B, Christian, country, erated the funds for a total facility gram director James Albert, and pro­ talk, sports, and rock music shows upgrade in 1997 which increased space gram directors Donald Walters and daily on WOBN. and rebuilt the station from the Joanne Klepinger. WOBC offered Radio has been a chance for ground up. Also, Tom Bromeley, programs such as language lessons, Otterbein students to explore their chairman of Otterbein’s Board of sports broadcasts, faculty interviews, creative side and has been used as a Trustees, donated money for the sta­ quiz shows, programs of live organ learning lab for years. tion to replace the main control board. music, poems read with organ accom­ Current station general manager The station isn’t just concerned paniments, fashion tips, soap operas, Debbie Patton said the best part of her about what happens on the air. the morning chapel program, Sunday time at WOBN has been gaining WOBN is continually involved in morning services, college news, coun­ hands-on experience. Since WOBN public service. WOBN raises money try and world news, and music that functions as a real radio station, it pro­ for charities like St. Joseph’s Home for varied between opera, jazz, choir and vides real world experience for the Women and annually hosts a refresh­ chapel. students. ment and drink stand at the Crop In 1951 WOBC moved from the “Today, we are standing on the Walk which is a walk in Westerville Administration Building to the base­ shoulders of giants,” said Buckles. He that raises money for the hungry. ment of Cowan Hall. The switch to credits the alumni for making the way What does the future hold for WOBN came in 1958 when the sta­ for the station to do the things it does WOBN? WOBN is currently working tion switched to a 10 watt FM signal. now. to get on the internet with real audio, TTie radio station has always been Buckles also gives credit to the which according to Buckles, will made up of an eclectic group of indi­ Communication Department and col­ hopefully be by next year. The station viduals of varying majors, and is cur­ lege administration for supporting the is also currently considering boosting rently a modern rock/alternative rock station. It was that support which gen­ power. ■ station. “Some did it for fun to learn self- confidence and self-expression,” said New Endowed Scholarships and Awards John Buckles, current WOBN advisor. “There is something you gain person­ ally even if you don’t go into it (pro­ John '55 and Carol Kreider '55 Bullis have established an endowed schol­ fessionally).” arship for broadcasting. The scholarship is in honor of their parents, John The station currently has 75 peo­ and Cleo Bullis and Russell and Margaret Kreider, and began the 1998-99 ple on air 120 hours per week, 17 stu­ schot)l year. dent managers, with only slightly more than half being broadcast David R. and Marybelle Simmons have established an endowed scholar­ majors. ship to honor their children, Elizabeth S. Wolfe and Robert S. Simmons, The varying types of students that whose respective interests are art and business. Mrs. Simmons worked in are involved in the radio station today the Alumni Office and Treasurer’s Office for 23 years, and both are ardent can be seen in the variety of shows on athletic boosters. the air. Students are running their

24 »> from page 23 1990 Ronald Skolnik is presi­ Kevin Pate is a graduate with other Otterbein grads Rhonda Untied Holdren is dent of North Coast Multi- student at Yale University. who have achieved an RN at Good Samaritan Media in Amherst, OH. Wife Michelle Pignotti '94 Pate is a research assistant National Board Certifica­ Medical Center in Christopher Warren is at Yale Medical School in tion and also would be Zanesville, OH. manager at Bank One Ser­ New Haven, CT. interested in organizing a | vices Corp. support group. Rob Rode was promoted to senior marketing manager 1994 1987 for Merck &. Co., Inc. He Brian Weiss is the head Jeff Evans lives in Seattle athletic trainer at Ohio where he is a software test Jeff Finlay is the director and wife Dawn Calder '87 Wesleyan University in engineer in the Windows of the Distance Educa- are now located in Lans- Delaware, Ohio. 2000 group at Microsoft. tionA^ideo Production dale, PA. Unit for the Univ. of Wis­ Jeffrey Jones and his wife consin Cooperative Exten­ Kelly Pifer Stoll has been 1992 Kelvin Carter Christy took teaching jobs sion. Wife Julie Lynch'87 promoted to human has been promoted to Chemist 111 in at Cincinnati Princeton Finlay is editorial manager resource manager for the the analytical design and High School for a new of the American Girl web Student Health Center at transfer group at Roxane challenge. Also, he will be site. Ohio State. Laboratories in Columbus. coaching varsity football at I : He is also the assistant pas­ this fabled high school. When not behind a desk at 1991 tor at New Hope Church They are excited. his Northeim-based transla­ Jeff Brubaker is sales man­ of God in Golumbus. tion agency, John "Burl" ager for Hyperion Commu­ Brian Lehman is a clinical Fisher rocks central Ger­ nications and wife Melin­ Amy Fribley McKinlay is pharmacist at Grant/River­ many as front man (guitar, da Harper '92 Brubaker an attorney with R. Chris side. vocals) of the popular, is a human resources Harbold and Associates in Lynyrd Skynyrd-inspired administrator for Pruden­ Columbus. She practices Matthew Spatz is the band Slick Willy. For more tial. They reside in Hopat- primarily in the areas of morning show host at on the band’s activities, cong, NJ. family/matrimonial law. Rock 107 WRQK-FM in point your browser to i Canton, Ohio. www.ozet.de/fisher/willyweb. Navy Lt. Dannie J. j Hostetter recently com- j Louisa Sadowski Schulte 1989 pleted the Submarine Offi- i is now a licensed physical 1995 therapist assistant in two Carey Bower Curry is an Sara Walsh, a real estate | cers Advanced Course. states. She is employed by elementary art teacher at salesperson with HER Spalding Re-hah in Orchard Park in the Carmel Realtors was elected Traci Kanaan began her Cheyenne, WY. Clay Schools in Indianapo­ Columbus Board of Real­ own business in 1996 sell­ lis where Carey and her tors Trustee, serving a ing advertising specialties husband, Kyle, live. Email: three-year term 1998-2000 and promotional items to 1993 Christie Anderson is [email protected] ! and elected state Women’s businesses in the Palmetto, attending Montana State Council of Realtor Trea­ FL, area. Traci Keychain University (Bozeman, MT) Marsha Kinkead Siefker is surer for 1999. Her prac­ Advertising Specialties, working on her pre-veteri- teaching first grade at tice serves the suburbs of Inc. has now grown to four nary medicine course work Annehurst Elementary in Central Ohio. employees, and services have been expanded to and plans to attend vet Westerville, thus making Marcy Dozier Whitson | include a number of graph­ school out west in the fall her the third generation to of 2000. teach in the Westerville and husband, Mike, have ics and promotional func­ City Schools, following their own business as a j tions. Traci is known as Rebecca Chamberlin is a mother Martha Slack dealer for Buckeye Indus­ “Traci Keychain,” due to Ph.D. student and manager Kinkead '63 and grand- [ tries. Check them out on the jacket she wears cov­ mother Helen Van Sickle | the web at www.flightex- ered with 200 key chains. of Graphics Lab at the E.W. Scripps School of Slack '34. perience.com. The Whit- ' Journalism at Ohio Uni­ sons and their three chil­ Christine Sullivan Rob­ 1996 dren—Kelly, 5, Andy, 3 bins is the continuing versity, Athens. Shelly Carr is a case manag­ and Jenny, 2— live in Lan­ studies assistant at Otter­ Jennifer Lowe Nelson has er at the Marion Correc­ caster (OH) and are mem­ bein. She is still pursuing a tional Institute, Marion bers of the Praise Team at second degree (music) here opened a dance studio in Coshocton called “Miss OH. First Baptist Church. at Otterbein. Jennifer’s Dance Studio.” »> to page 27

25 PROFILE

Ted Huston '57, Hugh Allen '62 Named Top Doctors

The regional magazine Columbus Monthly this past ment and refinement of ultrasound cardiac diagnosis. He fall rated the “top doctors” in Columhus, Ohio, and two is one of a few pediatric cardiologists who treat congenital Otterhein alumni were cited for their excellence in health deformities in infants with interventional (therapeutic) care. cardiac catheterization. John T. Huston '57 was listed among the best in the Hugh has been married to Elizabeth Glor Allen '64 area of cardiovascular disease while Hugh Allen '62, who for 32 years and he admits none of his success would be also specializes in cardiology, was possible without her love and support. They have three listed among the best of pediatric sons, Clark, Carl and Lloyd, and have happily “inherited” specialists. two daughters, Jana and Hillary. “My first reaction to this is that “Throughout my career I’ve had mentors. Some of I think a lot of really good people the most significant were professors at Otterhein, includ­ were left off the list,” Hugh Allen ing Mr. Botts, Dr. Willis, Dr. Coulter, Mr. Esselstyn, and says humbly. “I was flattered to be Mrs. Nelson. We have especially enjoyed the long stand­ there but 1 kntrw of some spectacu­ ing relationship with Drs. Van Sant and Day.” lar doctors who were not. Columbus Ted Huston said he was surprised at finding himself is graced with a lot of good doctors.’ on Columbus Monthly's list of top doctors. “Mostly I would Allen is at Columbus Chil­ say I was surprised, but it is an honor to be considered by dren's Hospital where he is rs u l someone and to be appreciated for the work you’re presently chief of Pediatric Cardi- Allen doing,” he says. ology, as well as Physician in Chief. He is also executive Ted is a second-generation alumnus of Otterhein. His vice chairman for clinical affairs in the Pediatrics Depart­ father and mother, James '32 and Zoe Switzer Huston ment of the Ohio State University. '30 met while students at Otterhein. Ted met his wife, This list of the best doctors in Columbus was com­ Eileen Fagan Huston '57, at Otterhein. His brother, piled with the help of Woodard/White, Inc., producers of Wayne '60, nephew, Michael '86 (Wayne’s son), daugh­ The Best Doctors in America. ter, Carol '85, and son, John '89, have graduated from Hugh Allen is recognized nationally and internation­ Otterhein, as well. ally as a leader in medicine, education and research, and Upon graduation from Otterhein in 1957 with B.S. new methods of health care access. He has been invited and B.A. degrees (majors in biology and chemistry and to lecture and teach in England, France, India, Israel, minor in German), it was his intent to pursue a career in Saudi Arabia, Puerto Rico, Canada and many states in academic medicine in biochemistry. He attended the Col­ the U.S. His name has been published as one of the “Best lege of Medicine at the Ohio State University in a dual Doctors in America” and as one of the “Country’s Best track M.D./M.S. in Pathology. Heart Doctors.” During the course of these studies, In 1986 his outstanding contributions were recog­ a career path in cardiovascular dis­ nized by Otterhein with the presentation of an honorary ease evolved combining his inter­ Doctor of Science Degree. Since his return to Westerville ests in cardiovascular physiology, in 1988, he can be seen often on campus at Otterhein biomedical engineering, and functions. He serves as his class agent, was a career con­ patient care. sultant for students and was a member of the Otterhein After graduation from OSU he Theatre Advisory Board. In 1996, Otterbein’s Alumni served a rotating internship and Association recognized him with the Distinguished medical residency at Riverside Alumni Award, which is given for outstanding service to Methodist Hospital. He was Chief the College, one’s profession and the community. Dr. Ted Huston Medical Resident his final year. He After graduating from Otterhein with B.S. and B. A. then served in the U.S. Army for degrees, Hugh attended Cincinnati Medical School fol­ two years as Chief of Medicine at Dunham Army Hospital lowed by a rotating internship at Hennepin County Gener­ in Carlisle Barracks, PA. al Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn., and a two year pedi­ Upon completion of his military service he was atrics residency at the University of Minnesota. His pedi­ appointed an NIH Trainee in Cardiovascular Disease at atric cardiology fellowship, also at the University of Min­ the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he remained on nesota, was interrupted by Uncle Sam’s invitation to serve. staff for three years after completion of his fellowship. He was a Major, US Army Medical Corps, Damall Army In 1972 he was recruited to come to Riverside Hospital at Ft. Hood, Texas, in 1970 and ’71. Methodist Hospital to develop a heart service and cardiac In 1968 he was a participant in the world’s first bone catheterization laboratory which has become a nationally marrow transplant. He co-authored the first textbook of recognized heart facility. He continues to serve as medical Pediatric Echo Cardiography, explaining the develop­ director of Heart Services up to the present time.

26 He is approaching retirement and expects to leave the He is a past president of the Central Ohio Heart hospital in the year 2000. “As I approach retirement, my Chapter of the American Heart Association and a past practice responsihlities are diminishing,” he explains. “But I president and charter member of the Society for Cardiac will continue to work in the areas of wellness and preven­ Angiography and Interventions. He is presently on the tion of heart disease.” He expects to continue a limited board of Opera Columbus. practice after his retirement and do some consulting. Part-time interests include music (ten years with the At Otterbein, Ted was appointed to the Board of Columbus Symphony Chorus and presently in church Trustees in 1992 and is now serving his second three-year choir), photography, amateur radio, and playing with six term. In his first term he served as the trustee representative grandchildren (all in Columbus area). to the Curriculum Committee and presently chairs the Ted feels that Otterbein gave him a strong founda­ Facilities Committee. He and wife Eileen are vice chairs of tion for his career. He is especially grateful to the guid­ Constituent Groups for the newly formed Annual Fund ance of Prof Botts, Dr. Willis, Dr. Michaels, Prof Essel- National Volunteer Council (see back cover). styn. Dr. Mills, and Dr. Bamforth. ■

»> from page 25 Tami Davis is now a techni­ for the Village of New Daniel Monlux graduated Lebanon, OH. Stacie Kish Collins is editor cal support specialist for the third in his class from the at Clarity Magazine, a YWCA of Greater Pitts­ US Navy Officer Candidate Louise Tagliareni is director Guideposts publication for burgh. School, Nov. 6,1998. of nursing at Whispering women (in Nashville, TN). Deborah Drown Legg has Pines, a long-term nursing Marianne Timmons is Jill Bush Hartson has been two children: Courtney, 2, facility in Valparaiso, IN. working at CATCO and promoted to director of and Savannah, 1. They live acting in Mere Mortals, All public relations, marketing near Granville, and she 1998 My Sons, The Fantastics and Laura Bush is teaching and volunteer services at works in her brother’s law Gift of the Magi. ■ algebra 1, pre-calculus and Samaritan Regional Health office. advanced placement calcu­ System in Ashland, OH, lus at Tree of Life Christian where she and her husband, Kathryn Altier Reagan is Schools in Columbus. Rob, reside. assistant municipal manager

Renee DeLozier Jordan is teaching 5th/6th grade at O MiJSl F S Charisma Academy in MARRIAGES 1985 Michael Lloyd Hinshaw to Columbus. Gwynn Peebles to Robert Shelly Nimocks, Jan. 1, Imlay, June 22, 1997. 1999. Morni Kuhn is the market­ 1952 ing manager for Pearl The­ Eleanor Coon Hartman to 1991 1993 William R. Brt)oks, May 30, atre Company in New York, Andrea Steva to Jason Cal­ Kevin Johnson to Angie NY. 1998. lender, Jan. 30, 1999. Lowder, Sept. 26, 1998. 1963 Iris Wong is living in Eliza­ Christine Sullivan to Jennifer Lowe to Scott Nel­ Phyllis Fraley to William F. bethtown, KY and is the William A. Robbins, Aug. son, Nov. 14, 1998. youth director at the Eliza­ Wallace, May 25, 1997. 22, 1998. bethtown Swim and Fitness Mark McNichols to Lori 1969 Center. 1992 Vernon, Oct. 17,1998. Fredric Steck to Marlene Amy Fribley to Stephen D. Audro "Nikki" Willey Wynn Borschel, Aug. 23, ' McKinlay, Sept. 26, 1998. Warner is an RN at Beverly 1997. Health and Rehabilitation, Corrections Columbus. 1976 In the 1998 Honor Roll ot Donors, published in the last Rebecca Schultz to James issue of Tower.s-, we erroneously listed Susan Canfield 1997 Amorelli, Dec. 25, 1998. '58 as giving for 39 years. It should have listed 40 years Angela Bauer Crum is of giving. Susan is very proud that she has given every teaching 8th grade 1979 year since her graduation. Also, in the Endowed Special reading/language arts and Cynthia Day to Thomas Projects section, we mis.spelled Merriss Cornell '33 and 6th grade health at East- Slocum, July 17, 1998. erroneously listed the Harold E. Miles Scholarship - tnoor Middle School in the deferred. Finally, the picture of an intern at the McCur­ Columbus Public Schools. 1984 dy School (page 11) is Tim Morrison '99, not Tim Teresa Ackerman to David j^amilton. The Towers staff regrets these errors. Jones, Fch. 24, 1998. 27 1994 Katherine Nancy, born 1990 Audrey, born July 7, 1998. Krista Beaven to Eric Sept. 22, 1998. Orlando Burt Crimmel and She joins big sister Abigail, Eisenman, Sept. 12, 1998. i wife Leesa, a boy, Donnelee 2. Deborah Martin and hus­ Orlando, bom Sept. 29, Jeff Evans to Karen Croner, band Charles Geragi, a girl, 1998. He joins sisters: Christopher Warren and Sept. 4, 1998. Jessica Martin, bom May 1, Madigan, 4, Mary Kate, 1 wife Stephanie Wolf '92, a 1998. and brother Rylee, 3. Proud girl, Hayley Mariah, bom Brian Lehman to Katherine Aunt Marlynne Crimmel Dec. 19,1997. Joy Corcoran, Aug. 29, 1984 Gresock '90 and grandpar­ 1998. Susan Gresham Copeland ents Larry and Mary Ellen 1992 and husband Stanley, a boy, Hankinson Crimmel '58. Brooke Silveous Holcomb Matthew Spatz to Erin Matthew Scott, born Aug. and husband John, a boy, Michelle Posta, June 6, 21.1998. Rhonda Untied Holdren Bailey Malone, bom Dec. 1998. and husband Shon, a boy, 10.1997. He joins sister Ben Richmond and wife Dalton Jacob, born March Josie Maclaine, 3-1/2. 1995 Kable Brockmeyer '86, a { 13,1998. Alyce Douce to Cyril boy, Grayson, born Sept. 9, 1 Lori Bunsold Rausch and Elbert, Nov. 7,1998. 1998. Michelle Norton McNabb husband Jay, a girl, Kristin ! and husband Dan, a girl, Jaelyn, bom Aug. 1, 1998. Lynn Harroun to Matthew 1986 I Quincy, bom Oct. 12, 1997. Tosi, June 27, 1998. Amy Cedargren and hus­ ^ She joins big brother Dex- Rich Schell and wife Alyson band Steven Sokoloski, a [ ter, 3. Stivison '96, a boy. Hunter 1996 girl, Elena Damaris, born i Samuel, bom Nov. 26, Renee DeLozier to Jeff Jor­ April 19, 1997. Rachel VonSeggern 1998. dan, July 18, 1998. Schmitz and husband Valerie Mathew Kaser and Jamey, a girl, Lillian Chris- Louisa Sadowski Schulte Audra Willey to Michael husband Jeff, a girl, Lindsay I tine, born July 17, 1998. and husband Richard, a girl, Warner, Sept. 6, 1997. Rachel, bom July 9,1998. I She joins sisters Sophia, 4- Jenessa Elizabeth, bom July She joins big sister McKen­ J 1/2, and Chloe, 3-1/2. 11, 1997. 1997 na, 3-1/2. Proud aunt is Kimberly Allen Kaser '91. 1 Angela Bauer to Doug I Kelly Pifer Stoll and hus­ 1993 i Crum, Aug. 1,1998. band Ken, a boy, Christo- Kevin Pate and wife Sherri James Machamer I I pher Michael, bom Aug. 3, Michelle Pignotti '94, a girl, and husband Thomas, a girl, I John Kinkead to Rochelle 1998. He joins big sister, Kaylee Madison, bom Sept. I Chestnut'98, Sept. 12, Denise Christine, bom Mar. Jordan, 2. 17.1998. Proud uncle is 1998. 6, 1998. She joins big Alan Pate '89. j brother Steven, 4- I 1991 Shelley Rice to Jacob I Jeff Brubaker and wife 1994 Thompson '98, Aug. 8, 1988 I Melinda Harper '92, a girl, Russ Raber and wife Amy Puskarich Mirabal 1998. j Megan Anne, bom July 6, Christie Weininger '95, a and husband George, a boy, I 1998. boy, Noah McKinley, bom Justin Anthony, bom May 1998 i Oct. 22, 1998. Proud Stacy Smith to Chuck 16.1998. He joins big Dineen Dobson Cochran grandparents are Lynda brother Alex, 2. Strawser, July 10, 1998. and husband Douglas, a Deffenbaugh Weininger boy, Sean Douglas, bom '72 and husband David. Barry Sutherland and wife Laura Wesley to Jason Oct. 16,1998. Geiger, July 18, 1998. Vickie, a girl, Madison 1995 ! MacKenzie, bom Oct. 11, Heather DeBenedictis Diane Burchett Patel and BIRTHS 1997. Proud uncle and Khalil and husband Sam, a husband Sunir '95, twin aunt: Craig '89 and Alan- i boy, Samual Patrick, bom girls, Asha and Meena, bom na Miles '93 Sutherland. 1983 Sept. 3,1997. May 14, 1998. Roberta Delavo-Ruggieri and husband Steve, a boy, 1989 Kelly Stein Luneborg and Becky Dixon Eschmeyer Shana Flavin Bender and Anthony Samuel, horn husband J.T. '92, a girl, and husband Jeff, a girl, Aug. 4, 1998. He joins big husband Doug, twin boys, Allison Dalene, born July Sarah Catherine, bom Sept. brother Vince, 2. Andrew Douglas and Joshua I 16,1998. 27.1998. Alan, bom Oct. 17, 1998. Julie Heininger German They join sisters Katie, 5 Ronald Skolnik and wife 1996 and husband Jeffrey, a girl. and Megan 18 mos. Amy, a girl, Elizabeth Loree Berkowitz Keller and husband Matt, twin girls. 28 I Megan Elizabeth and (chemistry). He taught sci­ sion. He was also an avid and Katy Shepperd; and Nicole Amanda. They join ence and coached for five amateur radio operator, nine grandchildren. hig brother Jacob, 3. years in Ohio schools and j While at Otterbein, he was for six years after WW II i a member of the choir and 1949 DEATHS taught chemistry at Cham­ the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Robert J. Miller, 79, passed 1926 plain College in Plattshurg, He is survived by his wife away Jan. 26, 1998, at NY. During WW II, Denny Katherine, a daughter and a Amherst Hospital in We have received word of served as a naval officer in son, and two grandchildren. Amherst, OH. He served the passing of N. Hale the Pacific - surviving a Richter. E.U.B. and U.M. churches Kamikaze attack. In 1952, 1942 of the West Ohio Confer­ 1930 Denny joined the chemistry Janet Scanland Ramsey ence. Survivors include his staff of the Air Force Office passed away Dec. 31, 1998, wife Leota, one daughter, We have received word that of Scientific Research, retir­ three months after the two granddaughters and one Lucy Seall passed away ing in 1985 as Director of death of her husband great-granddaughter. Sept. 26, 1998. Chemical Services. Denny Richard. She is survived by was active in the Bethesda, two sisters and 17 nieces James Tressler passed away We have received word of MD community, his and nephews. Janet served Dec. 5, 1998. A former the passing of Mildred Van- church, PTA, the YMCA, in the SPARS (US Coast partner in the law firm gundy Solt. Boy Scouts, Library Board Guard Women’s Auxiliary) Wiles, Doucher &. Tressler, and youth coaching. And, during World War II and he was active in the West­ 1931 he loved tennis. In 1991, was a member of the Amer- erville political scene, hav­ Robert T. Myers, 89, passed Denny and wife Louise I ican Legion. She retired ing served as councilman, away Dec. 28, 1998. He is Bowser '37, moved to ! from Columbian Carbon in vice chairman, and mayor of survived by his wife Agnes, Asbury Methodist Village NYC. While at Otterbein, Westerville. While at who worked in the Admis­ in Gaithersburg, MD. she was a member of the Otterbein, he was a member sion Office for many years; Louise continues her resi­ Choir, Quiz &. Quill, Phi of Phi Alpha TTieta, Phi daughter and son-in-law dence there. Denny is also Sigma Iota, and Sigma Kappa Delta and “O” Club. Connie '60 and Ed survived by three children: Alpha Tau sorority. Preceded in death by his Mentzer '58; two grand­ son Jon '69 of Otis, MA; wife Marjorie. Survivors children: Lisa '85 and Jim and daughters Darcy Mary Jane Brehm Roose, include daughters Jeanine Carter and Jeff and Mischi- McDonald '72 of Arlington I 77, died Dec. 23,1998. She (Denny) Howell '77 and ka Mentzer; and four great VA and Patty Jo Elliott '74 I belonged to the Talisman Janet (Jim) Davis '82; five grandchildren. He retired of Irvine, CA.; brother Fos­ sorority, and was a retired grandchildren; and two from Columbus and South­ ter Elliott '38 of Elyria, OH; pre-school director. She is brothers. ern Ohio Electric Compa­ and five grandchildren. survived by husband Bob ny. While at Otterbein, he '42, son Larty '68, son 1950 was a member of Sigma 1939 Dick, and daughter Jane Robert Barr, 71, passed Delta Phi fraternity. Charles R. Ditzler, 81, died Luna. away Jan. 12, 1999, after a Sept. 5, 1998, at University brief illness. He served as 1937 Hospital in Augusta, GA. 1947 public information director | Denton W. Elliott passed He retired from DuPont as a Allan J. Miltenberger, 76, for Sinclair Community ; away Dec. 25, 1998. Denny chemist. A member of the passed away Nov. 11, 1998, College from 1969-87 and j worked his way through Georgia/South Carolina in his home. A Navy later as associate director for ! Otterbein receiving a liberal Classic Car Club, he was an ensign veteran of World development and informa­ arts degree. He later served antique car enthusiast. War II, he was a retired tion at Otterbein Homes. as Trustee and earned the While at Otterbein, he was cost accountant for the His passion was his volun­ Special Achievement a member of Pi Kappa Phi Marion, Indiana, General teer work: serving at least Award in 1987. He starred fraternity and the “O” Club. Motors Plant. He was a 41- 40 organizations throughout on Otterbein basketball and Survivors include a sister, year member of Gethse- the Miami Valley area, baseball teams and was Louise Skinner. mane Episcopal Church including Rotary, YMCA, ! active in campus life, even­ ' where he served in many WPTD-TV Channel 16, tually being elected to 1941 capacities. While at Otter­ American Cancer Society, Who’s Who in American Col- Wallace F. Orlidge, 79, leges and Universities. bein, he was a member of Dayton Art Institute and Henny earned his Master’s died Sept. 29, 1998. Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and the Salvation Army. His j degree at Ohio State, did Retired from Greater John­ the “O” Club. He is sur­ gregarious personality made stown (PA) School District. vived by his wife Dorothy him well-known - everyone post-graduate work at Scott Mittenberger '50; knew Bob Barr. Otterbein Columbia University, Johns Member of Bethany Presby­ five children; a brother; presented him with the Dis­ Hopkins University and terian Church where he was an ordained elder serving two sisters, Martha Mil­ tinguished Service Award in Georgetown University many years as clerk of ses­ tenberger Thomas '45, 1981. His Otterbein activi­ 29 ties included tennis, “O” “Pandy” and she was a mem­ accident. He retired from wife Edith; three sons and Club, Eta Phi Mu fraternity. ber of the Rho Kappa Delta the 4950th Test Wing at four grandchildren. Tan & Cardinal and Sibyl. sorority and held the office Wright-Patterson AFB in He is also past president of of secretary and treasurer of 1986. He enjoyed a second 1952 the Alumni Association. the Home Ec Club. She was career as a full time regional David McMillen, 72, died His wife of 47 years, Bobbie also a member of the Day- square dance caller until Oct. 13, 1998. AU.S. Schutz '51 preceded him in ton Otterhein Women’s 1997. While at Otterhein, Army veteran, the long­ death by only three months. Club. Survivors include her John was a member of the time Cambridge (OH) edu­ Survivors include two husband R. Thomas; one Zeta Phi fraternity. Sur­ cator retired in 1980. He daughters: Melissa '77 sister, Alberta Christoff; one vivors include wife Marjorie, was the trainer/equipment (Mark '77) Snider and Lau­ brother Dale Owen; eight three children; and four manager for the athletic rie Shepherd, both of nieces and nephews: Jeffrey grandchildren. teams throughout his tenure Columbus; and six grand­ '80 (Rachel Steele '80) with the school system and children. Christoff, Chris Christoff, John S. Kennedy, 79, died served as volunteer trainer Lori McPeak, Gregg Sept. 13, 1998, in his for Meadowbrook HS after Mary Owen Warner ! Christoff, Amy Christoff, home. A US Army Air retiring. He served on the passed away May 10, 1997. Pamela Bundy, Debra Corp veteran of World Cambridge Board of Educa­ She retired in 1982 with 32 Owen, and Teresa Miller. War II, he retired from tion, a member of the years of service in the Cen­ Honeywell, Inc. in 1981. Mideast Ohio Joint Voca­ terville School System 1951 While at Otterhein, he was tional School district board, (Dayton) as a Home Eco­ John Hicks passed away July a member of the football and was elected to the Cam­ nomics teacher. Her nick­ 28, 1998, at University Hos­ team and Zeta Phi fraterni­ bridge High School Distin­ name at Otterhein was pital in Cincinnati due to an ty. Survivors include his guished Alumni Hall of I—U—M—N—I Compiled by Patti Kennedy Alums Gather in Atlanta, Greensboro, Columbia Representatives from the College headed south this past fall for alumni gatherings in Atlanta, Greensboro, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Otterhein friends and alumni in the Atlanta area enjoyed a tour of the famous Ft)x Theatre and dinner at the home of Bob '56 and Annbeth Sommers '55 Wilkinson on Saturday, Oct. 10. Jim Heinisch '53, a tour guide for the Fox Theatre, gave the group an insiders look at the stage that has wel­ comed some of the great performers of theatre since the 1920s. In the evening the Wilkinsons welcomed everyone to their lovely home for a wonderful dinner as the group shared their Otterhein memories. Columbia, SC: Greg Johnson, Betsy Werth Oakman '62, In Greensboro, alumni hosts Dick '54 and Carolyn Cara Adams Polasek '74, Marie Fast Baughman '63, Jack Brown '53 Sherrick welcomed area alumni and friends into Pietila ’62, their home for a delicious Sunday brunch. Those gathered shared college memories and learned what is happening at the ’Bein today. Betsy Werth Oakman '62 served as alumni hostess when alumni and friends gathered at the Villa Tronco restaurant in Columbia on Monday, Oct. 12. The small group swapped stories from their student days and enjoyed good food, fun and fellowship. Executive Director of Devel­ opment Jack Pietila and Director of Alumni Relations Greg Johnson provided current news from campus.

Get Your Motor Runnin' On Sunday, Oct. 18, Greg Johnson motored off to the motor city for a special alumni gathering at Forest Lake Qreensboro, NC: Jack Pietila ’62, Greg Johnson, David Country Club in Detroit. Considered one of the loveliest Truxal ’63, Carolyn Brown Sherrick ’53, Sara Lawton Win­ ston ’54, Dick Sherrick '54, Glenn Winston '52.

30 Fame. While at Otterbein, Otterbein, she was in the 1991 from Newton Falls HS 1973 he was a member of Sigma choir and a member of Tau where he taught and Daniel Jarienski Jr. passed Delta Phi fraternity. Sur­ Delta sorority. coached football for 31 years away Sept. 2, 1998. He was vivors include his wife and was athletic director for an attorney and an Air Joanne; a son, David; three 1955 12 years. He was the recipi­ Force reservist. While at daughters, Theresa McFar­ Charma Chapman Tucker, ent of many athletic awards Otterbein, he was a member land '70, Rebecca Masters 65, passed away Oct. 29, while serving the Newton of the baseball team. Lamb­ '79 and Kimberly 1998, at home. While at Falls area. While at Otter­ da Gamma Epsilon fraterni­ McMillen; a sister; and Otterbein, she was a mem­ bein he was a member of the ty and “O” Club. He is sur­ seven grandchildren. ber of Sigma Alpha Tau Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He vived by wife Patricia; two sorority. She is survived by is survived by his mother children, his parents and a 1954 husband Dallas, two chil­ Annie of Attleboro, MA. sister. Doris Kelk Moore died dren, two grandchildren, Dec. 4, 1998 from injuries and four sisters. 1961 1995 suffered in an auto acci­ We have received word of Andrew Lehigh died Nov. dent. She is survived by 1959 the passing of Elaine Lewis 30, 1998, the result of a her husband Bob '54; Irving A. Pike, 64, died of Ellis. hunting accident in Harri­ three daughters and several an apparent heart attack, son County (OH). ■ grandchildren. While at Nov. 2, 1998. He retired in sites in the area. Forest Lake provided a beautiful backdrop sion. Everyone went home with copies of all the great for the afternoon of sharing Otterbein memories. Special recipes they had tried that evening. thanks to Peter '80 and Jody Marker '81 Bible, who served as alumni hosts for the event. Dr. Frank Jakes '38 SAC Visits Channel 4 addressed the group and was followed by Director of Alumni Cabot Rea '78, evening anchor at WCMH-Channel 4 Relations Greg Johnson, who provided news of Otterbein. in Columbus, arranged a behind-the-scenes tour for the members of the Student Alumni Council on Nov. 13. The Tailgatin' for the Cards six women toured the station and watched as the 11 p.m. When the Cardinals took on Heidelberg on Oct. 24, newscast was organized and broadcast. parents of the football players and area alumni tackled a tailgate party full of good food. The Cardinals were victori­ ous, beating Heidelberg 24-12, making the beautiful fall afternoon all that much more enjoyable. This was the first tailgate party of the 1998 season, but the Office of Alumni Relations hopes to make this a regular feature of several away football games during 1999.

Yum Yum! English Professor Nancy Woodson and Associate Pro­ fessor of Psychology Cynthia Rose stepped out of their acad­ emic roles for a Lifelong Learning presentation on “Cooking for the Holidays.” On Nov. 12, more than 70 people gath­ Hot ’Lanta: Jack Pietila ’62, Jim ’53 & Margaret Heinisch, ered to assist in preparing a meal while learning some great Jim ’66 & Frances Miskimen, Bob ’56 & Annheth ’55 recipes for the holiday season. Participants dug in with both Wilkinson, Dick '29 and Charlotte H’9I Sanders. hands to share in Woodson’s and Rose’s cooking demon­ strations and dined on the various dishes in a tasting ses-

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Otterbein College National Alumni Calendar 4/14/99 Lifelong Learning Program, Otterbein 4/17/99 Akron/Canton Alumni Gathering 5/11/99 Lifelong Learning Program, Otterbein 6/11-13/99 Alumni Weekend ’99, Otterbein Campus 6/26/99 Dayton June Bug Jamboree 7/23-25/99 Alumni College ’99, Otterbein Campus 8/15-21/99 Schooner Mary Day, Camden, Maine 9/21/99 Dayton Otterhcin Women’s Club Alumni Program 9/23-26/99 Cardinal Migration, Seattle, WA Detroit: Greg Johnson, Robert King ’61, Amy Brown South 10/17/99 Annual Alumni Baseball Game, Otterbein ’59, Dr. Frank Jakes ’38, Glenna Keeney Long '51, David 10/23/99 Homecoming Lonier, Jody '81 & Peter '80 Bible.

31 Cardinal Migration Plans Cardinal Migration this year will be held in the jewel of the north Pacific-Seattle-and plans are coming along thanks to the hard work of the Seattle planning committee chaired by Mary Ann Charles Eschbach ’56 (see photo). Cardinal Migration will be held Sept. 23'26 and highlights of the event will include a visit to Mount St. Helens, a salmon dinner at Tillicum Village, as well as tours of Pioneer Square, the ^ /oothall Cards at Heidel­ Klondike Museum and Seattle’s under­ berg. The tadgaters were rewarded with a 24-12 Otterhein .irtnr.. ground city. Watch upcoming issues of Tow­ 24-12 Otterbein victory. ers for more details and registration information. A similar social was held on Monday, Nov. 30 at the niversity of Tampa. The Cardinals were again victorious, Florida Alums See Otterbein Victories umni enjoyed the chance to share the Otterbein spirit Florida alumni were treated to Cardinal basketball and and hear reports of their alma mater. a pre-game “warm up” social at Eckerd College on Nov. 27 as the Cardinals took on (and defeated!) Queens College. Akron Event Planned Executive Director of Development Jack Pietila and Direc­ Alumni from the Akron, Canton and Cleveland area are tor of Alumni Relations Greg Johnson were on hand to eing invited to a special evening at Stan Hywet Hall on Sat- deliver an update on Otterbein today. Coach Reynolds and ur ay, pri 17. The event will include a tour of the mansion, the Otterbein cheerleaders also joined the group to help inner and a program with President Brent DeVore and the build enthusiasm for that evening’s game. tter ein Concert Choir Ensemble. Several people are work- memorable event. They include Eliz- beth Brozley Nelson '65, Dan Guyton '71, Nancy Hamar Seikel '63 and Dick McDowell '69.

Golfers from Class of '68 Tee Off at Myrtle Beach Bolfers from the class of 1968 decided ey wou spend Homecoming weekend in the warmer cli- mciteo Myrtle Beach. They have been getting together at o ege now for the past few years and decided that this year t ey would spend homecoming at a location that had a etter chance of having good golf weather. And they were g t. '^’mecoming in Westerville turned out to be a very wet weekend. Cookin' Up a Holiday Feast for Lifelong Learning; Sylvia Vance '47, Cynthia Rose, Nancy Woodson, Heather Fess Krmpp ’93, Mary Davis.

Seattle Planning for Cardinal Migration; Greg Johnson, In the News; Student Alumni Council visits Channel 4 Back Anna Lou Turner Lorton 68, Steve Lorton '68, Betsy Bridwell row; Jessica Coriale, Suzanna Gutshall, Cabot Rea ’78, Mindy '70, Ann Houser '71, Beth Machlan Sharp '75, Mary Ann Ellis. Front Row; Angela Flannery, Karla White, Kristin Charles Eschbach '56 and Joe '55 Eschbach. Danielson.

32 Gordon Griffiths reports, “We had a great time. The weather was very nice. And we managed to comport ourselves, wearing the Otterbein hats, with some semblance of digni­ ty. (That means we didn’t throw too many clubs!)”

Sixties Alums Gather in Huron A group of Cardinals from the 1960s renewed friendships again this fall in Ohio. They spent a beautiful October weekend at Sawmill Creek in Huron, Ohio. As the men golfed, the women shopped — hence the look- Drumming Support for the Troops: Otterbein cheerleaders and Florida alums a-like shirts! Their plans for the future are to helped cheer Otterbein to victory in the sunshine state. come back to the Q.P.V. and Otterbein evening events, a Friday night buffet at the Patrick Henry Inn Homecoming in October of 1999 and to travel to Palm and a Saturday reception at their home before the Saturday ban­ Springs, Calif, in the fall of 2000. “Friends and alumni of quet. Serenade selections were the Otterbein Love Song, and Otterbein are welcome to join us!” fraternity favorites filled the air. Pi Kappa Phi Alums Gather in Williamsburg The Country Club reunions began in 1996 and have grown in number since. This year’s reunion drew a grand total of 42. Ninety years after the founding of Pi Kappa Phi Frater­ Tentative plans are now underway for another gathering late in nity at Otterbein College, 21 members from the early 50’s Sept. 1999. ■ gathered in Williamsburg, VA this past Sept. The sharing of stories and laughter renewed and deepened old friendships. Bob '53 and Anne Tell Laib '54, residents of Williamsburg, served as hosts for the brothers who came from as far away as Florida, Washington state and Arizona. Everyone took advantage of the unstructured daily agenda by visiting Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown and neighboring plantations. The Laibs organized

Akron alums at Stan Hywet Hall: Elizabeth Nelson, Dan Guyton, Anne Guyton, Nancy Seikel.

Class of ’68 Qolfers: Dave Widder, Pete Brown, Dave Klein, George Kelkr, Bill Currin, Ron Kirby and Gordon Griffiths.

Pi Kappa Phi in Williamsburg: Front Row: Ken Hanes, Vince Palmer, Bob Arledge, Stan Kagel, Bob Laib Second Row: Max Huron Qet-Together: Front Row: Gene Kidwell 62, Herb Mickey, Jay Welliver, Bill Cole, Bob Fowler Third Row: Glenn Walker, Frankie Wellons O’Toole ’64, Jeanie Pfleger Sutton Winston, Myron Williams, Ross Morris, Joe Eschbach Back Row: 64 Back Row: Don Sutton, Lois Gannett Walker 64, Marty Dak Griesmeyer, David Carlson, Dick Winkkr, Bob Blais, Jerry O Toole, Mary Ann Kidwell ’64, Sally Banbury Anspach 64 Neff, Jim Yost, Al Leonard, Lou Wehrman. o.nd Nick Anspach ’65. 33 Towers Otterbein College One Otterbein College Westerville, OH 43081 Jane H Wu Library

Annual Fund National Volunteer Council Formed

Jane Oman H’96, Ted '57 & Eileen Alan Goff ’75, Vice National Chair Huston ’57, Vice Chairs Chair for Reunions Bob ’56 & Beth ’55 for Constituent Groups Wilkinson, Presidents & Owing Clubs John King ’68, Club Chairs Trustee Chair This ycuTf the AvltiiuxI FuTid Nutiotuil Voluntccv Council was cxccitcd with representatives from every constituency. The goal of the Council is to help increase the levels of participation and financial support of the Annual Fund. Jane Oman, chair of the Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees, has been shepherding this group during its inaugural year. Already, totals for the Annual Fund are above previous years, and we are well on our way to reach our goal of $515,000. The Council is one way Otterbein is trying to supplement the Annual Funds traditional phone and direct mail contacts with Ed ’58 & Connie more personal involvement with volunteers. Joanne Van Sant H’70, Mentzer ’60, Towers Faculty/Staff Chair Club Chairs

Wendell ’48 & Miriam Marsha Scanlin ’74, Bill & Mary Davis, Denise Barton ’91, ’47 King, Tan and Young Alumni Chair Art ’49 & Louise 25 th Reunion Chair Parents/Friends Chairs Cardinal Club Schultz '49, 50th Reunion Chairs