From student to star, Corso is true to FSU By Jeffery Seay ed his family. Their first son, Steve, only Seminole to be named an All- Editor in Chief was born in Tallahassee. American in 1956. By the time “I go back a long way with Corso was inducted into the Lee Corso’s pride in FSU is Florida State, and I’ve got a great Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame evident in the enthusiastic way love for the school,” Corso said. in 1978, he was deep into his career he praises his alma mater. He “My third son, Dan, attended FSU. as a football coach. admits his history with Florida My only daughter, Diane Elizabeth, His 28 years in coaching State shaped and enriched his attended FSU. My nieces go there. include 15 years at the collegiate Llife, beyond the diplomas that My best friend’s children go there. I level as the head football coach at bear his name. FSU is where his played baseball there. I played foot- Louisville (1969-72), Indiana (1973- star began to rise. ball there. I was practically raised 82) and Northern Illinois (1984). Of Lee Corso Along the way to earning his as a kid there.” those years, Corso takes the most Bachelor of Science degree in 1957 Corso lettered every year from pride in never having had an in physical education and his 1953 to 1956 in both baseball and NCAA investigator call upon a sin- Master of Science degree in 1958 in football. Under head football gle one of his players for any sort of administration and supervision, Coach Tom Nugent, he was FSU’s infraction or rules violation. Corso met his wife, Betsy, and start- rushing leader in 1955 and was the (Continued on page 2)

September 2005 N P S E / n e d r A h c i R Martinez: the senator from Florida State By Barbara Ash Martinez became the first Cuban- has remained intimately involved FSU College of Law American to be elected to the in life at the College of Law. He Senate. Four years earlier, he served as Alumni Association pres- Little did Mel Martinez realize became the first Cuban-American ident in 1981-82, hosted alumni at when he stepped off the plane that to serve in a presidential Cabinet, a his home and, while he was secre- carried him from Castro’s Cuba to post he held for three years before tary of HUD, made a student Miami 42 years ago that he was returning to Florida in December recruitment video that was posted stepping into his own version of 2003 to seek the Republican nomi- on the law school’s Web site. Lthe American dream. nation for the Senate. Martinez said his election to In the four decades since his Martinez, 58, also has made the U.S. Senate — the highest polit- freedom flight, Martinez has made history at FSU as the first College of ical position attainable by a natural- what he calls his “improbable jour- Law graduate (’73) to reach such ized citizen — is proof that “if you ney” from lonely and frightened heights of political power. believe in the American dream of 15-year-old refugee to U.S. senator. When he cast himself in ads freedom and opportunity, and if With his 2004 victory, and speeches as “a living testament you pursue it with hard work, to the American Dream,” it was respect and an abiding faith in God, P 1 T F 6 a l u o

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1 school, earning his undergraduate baseball on the fields of his native 0 4 and law degrees at Florida State. Cuba, Martinez had set his sights Later, he made a name for himself on making it to the major leagues. as a successful trial lawyer, respect- He never dreamed that he would ed civic leader and the first popu- make it to the major leagues of larly elected Republican chairman American politics and, one day, of Orange County before President play catch with the president of the George W. Bush selected him to United States at Camp David. Nor serve as secretary of the U.S. had it ever occurred to him, as a O U P P N C e i . o r n S A r g young immigrant trying desperate-

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o ly to learn English and to lose his s Development. a # a t f t a 2 t i i t i g , 0 o O e Cuban accent, that one day he 0 Throughout his career and n 3 h i o with all of his successes, Martinez (Continued on page 2) Mel Martinez 2 / September 2005 September 2005 / 3 Corso’s professionalism has earned viewers’ trust and respect Winn working to keep Florida’s schools improving (Continued from page 1) also relies on friends in the every once in a while, By Jeffery Seay Center as he did the Turlington points. Palatka, Fla., during the 1970-71 Corso credits his coaching game. they’ve got to go back to Editor in Chief Building, the Department of “We have more than cut it in school year. That was the first year ethic and clean programs to the “A lot of my friends are Broadway so they can get Education’s headquarters in half,” Winn said. “No other state the faculty had been integrated at example set by Coach Nugent, the still coaching, so I call them that feeling from the crowd. After becoming commission- downtown Tallahassee. By the can boast that. Now, we still want the all-black school, and it was man he considers to be his mentor. and find out what they think That live reaction. Ours is er of the Florida Department of time Hurricane Jeanne had devel- to eliminate the remaining 16 prior to student integration. “He was an outstanding fam- about this guy or that ques- like that every week, so I’m Education in 2004, John Winn oped, Winn said he was asked points. The only right way to close “No matter what people say ily man,” Corso said. “Just a tion,” he said. “But there are very fortunate.” learned some lessons about how to how he could prepare for a fourth the gap is if everybody’s achiev- about school grades, accountabili- tremendous football coach and two things I never do. I From his position as keep the state’s schools running hurricane after just getting schools ing.” ty and choice, I can say, after teach- honest, without question. He never quote an unnamed one of the nation’s most despite being racked by four hurri- opened again for the third time. The achievement level is ris- ing in a low-performing school, taught me never to prostitute my source. That bothers me. respected experts on college canes in one year. The storm “People would ask, ‘How do ing for all groups, according to that until we started grading those s

football, Corso finds the clouds cleared, though, and he d you get up for a fourth hurricane Winn, with Hispanic and African- schools, nobody was paying any integrity to get a job or to keep one. And I never second-guess n found the performance of the u American students rising at the I played for him for four years. coaches. I ‘first-guess’ the state of the game “as good as m just after you’ve gotten schools attention to them,” he said. d Sunshine State’s nearly three mil- E open?’ My answer was, ‘If leader- highest levels. Now, with more than 30 years e

Then, he helped me get a graduate hell out of them, but I don’t it has ever been.” He cites l e

lion students steadily improving. h ship can’t get up for another emer- The cornerstone of this suc- c in education, including service in degree from Florida State as a second-guess them.” increasing emphasis on aca- i M

“Absolutely nothing in my / gency, the wrong person is in the cess is the preK-12 “Just Read, the Department of Education as graduate assistant. I coached at Corso likens his demics and the sport’s polic- b a past experience prepared me for L job.’ We don’t get the privilege of Florida!” program, which provides the governor’s policy adviser for o ing of athletes who would “GameDay” preparations to o

Florida State for one year with him s t r o o the challenges of the hurricanes,” teacher training and reading

h saying ‘I can’t take a fourth one’ education and the chief of staff and coached for seven years at those of his coaching days. C break rules. Corso also P e U e Winn, an FSU alumnus, said of and walking away.” coaches. under former Education L Maryland with him. He was the “Kirk Herbstreit and thinks the Bowl Champion- S / F y s Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne. Despite the hurricanes, not all “We’re using strategies that Commissioner Jim Horne, Winn Chris Fowler laugh at me e ship Series system is doing second most important person to t r John Winn u “They got the Department of was gloom and doom during have been clinically researched said his goal is simply to have the me in my life besides my dad.” because I’m in bed at 7:30 on o what it was designed to do. C Today, football fans across the Friday night to study my “It was only put in Education into the business of schools open as quickly as possi- Winn’s first year. The state’s rising and supported,” Winn said. “We best quality education system in nation hang on Corso’s every ‘game plan,’ as they call it — The Corso family, from left (back row): David, Kimberly Ann, Lily, Diane, place to get No. 1 versus No. doing things we had never had a ble,” he said. “For example, we FCAT scores, particularly among have literally trained thousands of America — for all children. Steve, Kimberly Mary and Julianna; (front row): Sophia, Dan, Deanna, word as he uses his years as a play- just like a coach — and get a 2. I know there’s controver- part in doing.” took a six-week plan to open students with disabilities, have teachers in just doing a better job of “If we can claim for our citi- Nicholas, Olivia, Lee, Betsy and Annalise. er and coach as the foundation to good night’s rest.” sy, but the controversy is Winn found himself calling schools in Pensacola and nar- encouraged him. teaching reading. Our reading zens that we have a quality public- analyze gridiron matchups for Perhaps the most anticipated of Miami on my head, against the player, I’m not a Florida State worth it compared to what we the adjutant general of the Florida rowed it down to less than three “I’m just incredibly optimistic coaches come in and help teachers education system that provides ESPN’s “College GameDay.” moment of Corso’s analysis comes ’Noles,” he said. “Ken Dorsey was alumnus. I’m Lee Corso. Once you used to have.” National Guard to recruit extra bus weeks. And it was all because of about what’s happening in educa- try other methods and curricula, not only intensive and effective During football season, Corso when he divulges his pick to win a the quarterback, and I felt that Ken cross the line and become a person And how does Corso find the drivers. He got power companies working with other groups.” tion in Florida,” he said. “There’s and determine what is not work- instruction for our struggling stu- spends four days each week on the game by donning headgear fash- Dorsey would be the difference that’s a cheerleader for the school, state of FSU? to make restoring electricity to About 300 schools served no other state that’s closing the ing, or what is working well. dents but, at the same time, pro- road, and many hours preparing ioned after the team’s mascot or between the two teams. Miami then people lose respect for you.” “Its wonderful,” he said. schools a priority. He also brokered their communities as shelters dur- achievement gap between white “We’re in the top five states in vides more access to acceleration for each game. From coaches and symbol. After studying statistical won that game because of Dorsey.” Even if “GameDay” prepara- “What Florida State’s done has deals between various Florida ing the hurricanes, according to students and minority students at terms of improvement of student for our top students, then we can quarterbacks to the strengths and records, Corso said his pick usual- Corso emphasized that, tions require diligent study, the live been a wonderful story. Not only school districts and manufacturers Winn, including some that ran this rate.” reading in every category,” he said. essentially have the American weaknesses of every team, Corso ly comes down to the team with despite his love for FSU, his suc- experience away from the studio at in athletics, but in academics and of temporary classroom buildings generators for people on oxygen or In the past five years, Florida After graduating from FSU dream in Florida,” Winn said. has become a pro at mastering the psychological edge. cess as a television analyst stems a different school each week, everything else. And I am very so that storm-ravaged Charlotte life support. has closed the achievement gap in with a degree in philosophy and “That is, no matter what your mountains of information. In addi- “The toughest pick I’ve ever from his impartiality. among a throng of spirited college proud that, at the very beginning, I County could receive completed Throughout hurricane season, reading proficiency among minor- psychology, Winn spent his first background is or your resources tion to individual team books pro- had to make was at Florida State, “The only reason I think I’ve students, makes every broadcast helped somewhat to start their structures meant for other districts. Winn spent as much time at the ity students, particularly African- year teaching at the Central are, you’re going to have the same vided by an ESPN research staff five minutes before the game, put- stayed 18 years on television is that exciting. football and baseball programs in “Our first effort was to get the state Emergency Operations Americans, from 37 points to 16 Academy Elementary School in access to a quality education.” going forward.” that Corso calls outstanding, he ting the Ibis head of the University I’m not a Florida State football “An actor will tell you that Donald Horward, a leading Napoleonic scholar, retires Vol. 11 No. 2 Napoleon Bonaparte, the master- have had a dramatic effect on the From Cabinet to Senate, Martinez is honored to serve public www.fsu.com/ By Barry Ray easy to talk to and so, on a person- tion. Then on the seventh of here sat Kennedy with his Cabinet Florida State Times is published six times FSU Media Relations Office ful French general and emperor world we live in. This was not just annualy by the Florida State University al level, we connected. December 2000, I got a call from during the Cuban missile crisis. Communications Group, the Alumni who died in 1821. Over the years, a conqueror; this was a guy who “He thought I was sincere in the governor (Jeb Bush) saying, This is where they sat, and now Association, the FSU Foundation and He has devoted the bulk of his Horward has transformed the col- understood life.” Seminole Boosters Inc. to keep alumni, friends, what I was trying to do in public ‘My brother would like you to be someone like me is sitting at this faculty and staff informed about FSU’s growth, career to the study of one of the lection into one of the most exten- Horward’s own career has life. And I think he viewed the on his cabinet. He would like for table.’ It was incredible.” change, needs and accomplishments. Views great figures in history — and in so sive in the United States, with been full of honors and accom- expressed in the Florida State Times are not things I was doing as having a you to be HUD secretary. Can I tell In his Cabinet post, Martinez necessarily the views of university officials or doing, has made history himself. almost 20,000 different titles now plishments. great similarity to his philosophy him you’ll do it? And should he said he made important contribu- the newspaper staff. Inclusion of underwriting Now, after 44 years, dozens of housed in the Napoleon and the Though he has been decorat- does not constitute an endorsement of the of compassionate conservatism. call you?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I think tions in areas beyond housing. products or services. books and articles written or co- French Revolution Collection at ed by the president of Portugal and FSU’s Strozier Library. “When He wanted to make sure that he I will.’” “I had a great deal to do with Editor in Chief written, thousands of students recognized by other countries, the surrounded himself with people Martinez said he was particu- the domestic agenda of the admin- Jeffery Seay taught, and numerous honors scholars from throughout the honor Horward holds most dear is Design and Production who are like-minded that he could larly pleased because he was the istration and was able to bring a Ed Augustyniak received, world-renowned FSU world want to do research on this being named a Chevalier of the bring to Washington to make a dif- president’s third Cabinet pick after perspective on the Latin-American Managing Editor history professor Donald D. era, they come to FSU,” he said. French Legion of Honor, France’s Bayard Stern ference. He felt my story was a Colin Powell, whom Bush tapped issues. As we were putting togeth- Horward has retired from FSU. With Horward as its chief highest civilian honor, which was Editorial Assistant unique story and a unique oppor- as secretary of state, and Don er the coalition for the war, I had an Sarah Broz “It’s been an extraordinary backer, the Institute on Napoleon established by Napoleon himself tunity.” Evans, who became his commerce opportunity to talk with foreign Director of career,” said Horward, who holds and the French Revolution was in 1802. Receiving the Legion of Media Relations and Publications As the two sat in a parked car secretary. leaders, and I think I made a con- Browning Brooks the university’s Ben Weider formally established at FSU in Honor medal in 2002 “is the high- during one of the Orlando visits, “It wasn’t an afterthought, or tribution by getting the Spanish- Asst. V.P. and Dir. of Eminent Scholar Chair in 1990. Since then, it has generated light of my career,” Horward said. University Communications Donald Horward Bush told Martinez that he would ‘Gee, now we need a Hispanic on speaking world to understand the Franklin D. Murphy Napoleonic History and is director almost twice as many doctorates in “It’s the highest honor the French need good people in Washington the Cabinet,’ so I was very hon- nature of our concerns and reasons President of the of its Institute on Napoleon and the field as has the next closest uni- see today in Iraq is what Napoleon can give,” and one that is shared FSU Alumni Association when he was elected, and then ored, very thrilled,” Martinez said. for the war in Iraq. W. Barry Adams the French Revolution. “I’ve versity. developed,” he said. “Students at with few other American scholars. dropped the topic. More than once, Martinez had “I was able to articulate those President of the FSU Foundation taught some 16,000 students here. “Ours is without a doubt the the U.S. military academies still “This is going to be a working “I thought to myself, ‘I won- to take a reality check during the reasons in Spanish to the world J. Jeffrey Robison It’s been great to work with the strongest Napoleonic program in study Napoleon’s military strate- retirement,” Horward said of his President of the Seminole Boosters der if that means that I should help course of his meteoric rise to community, doing the equivalent Andy Miller students and to be honored with the United States,” said Joseph gies.” plans for the future. His first task is President George W. Bush announces Mel Martinez as secretary of him recruit some of those good national prominence. of ‘Meet the Press’ in Spanish in To suggest news stories, write to the Florida various awards.” Travis, interim dean of FSU’s In addition to his military to finish his latest book, as well as Housing and Urban Development. people or maybe it was more per- “Sitting at the Cabinet table, I Madrid — representing our gov- State Times, 1600 Red Barber Plaza, Suite 104, Almost single-handedly, College of Arts and Sciences. “And exploits, Napoleon helped shape to teach military history courses Tallahassee, Fla. 32310-6068 or e-mail the edi- (Continued from page 1) chairs, Martinez frequently picked sonal,’” Martinez said, laughing. “I honestly would have moments of ernment and trying to do the same tor: [email protected]. To submit address Horward has put FSU on the map that is thanks in large part to the the modern world in myriad other each August at the U.S. Marine would be the Republican Party’s up the candidate at the Orlando was too afraid to touch it because it pinching myself,” he said. “I’d sit thing Colin Powell does in our changes, news for NewsNotes or In as the pre-eminent university in work of Donald Horward.” ways, Horward said. “He was a War College in Quantico, Va., with Memoriam, call Alumni Affairs at 850-644- leading Hispanic figure and deliver airport and drove him to meetings seemed too incredible. But, as time there and see the portraits of Teddy ‘Meet the Press.’ But in that world, 2761. Underwriting is handled by the Florida the nation for the study of the So what is it about Napoleon, brilliant politician and administra- periodic lectures at the U.S. a prime-time 2004 convention and appearances. went on, I would get inquiries Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower I was the voice of our administra- State University Communications Group. For French Revolution and Napoleo- a figure who has been dead for tor. The Code of Napoleon (legal Military Academy in West Point, rates, call Deborah McDaniels at (850) 487-3170 speech endorsing Bush’s re-election. “We’d make two or three from his staff. I told them I would and busts of Jefferson and Franklin tion. When you’re in the Cabinet of ext. 352. Florida State Times is available in alter- nic history. When he came to FSU nearly two centuries, that so capti- system), our modern educational N.Y. He and his wife, Annabel, Martinez became friends with stops and sit in the car and talk,” only leave my job for a Cabinet and I’d think, ‘Here sat FDR with a president, you do things well native format upon request. It was published at in 1961, Horward said, the school’s vates Horward and his students? system, transportation, social serv- also plan to divide their time a cost of $27,000 or 60 cents per copy. Bush during the 2000 presidential Martinez said. “He loves baseball position. I didn’t hear anything his Cabinet, here sat Teddy above and beyond your narrow It is printed on recycled paper. library held fewer than 200 books “His footprint is gigantic. He ices — all of these were innova- between their homes in Tallahas- campaign. As one of the campaign and is a real family man and very more about it until after the elec- Roosevelt with his Cabinet, and job title.” on the French Revolution and on changed warfare. The warfare we tions established by Napoleon that see and Ohio.

For everythingFSU, Visit fsu.com — your Garnet and Gold mine Available online at www.fsu.edu/~fstime/FS-Times/index.html 4 / September 2005 September 2005 / 5 Goldsmith studies daily life in the ultimate American home By Dave Fiore ver tray with the words offices of the president’s executive FSU Foundation: raising money and accountability ‘The President’s House’ staff, the Cabinet Room and the The FSU Foundation recently But successful fund raising costs money. The investment return of the inspired important corporate governance It almost sounds like inscribed on it. They work press briefing room. announced that it had surpassed $500 mil- The cost of fund raising is an important issue Foundation’s endowment pool for the last reforms. While the law does not encompass a script for a made-for-TV very hard, and the people “The West Wing looks a lot like lion toward its goal of raising $600 million because it speaks to an organization’s gover- fiscal year was 15.3 percent. This is fine per- the nonprofit community, it clearly has movie. there love it — they truly the television show. There are by Dec. 31, 2005, to benefit academic pro- nance and accountability, and is becoming formance, especially in light of a recovering implications for organizations that are A home-ec teacher love to be there.” always lots of important people grams at Florida State University. This even more critical as donors increasingly fac- economy that continues a flat trajectory involved in fund raising, such as college from a Southern state uni- Goldsmith said that there,” Goldsmith said. “As you ambitious — and largest-ever fund-raising tor it into their giving decisions. Some factors because of the war on terrorism and an and university foundations. versity stumbles on a devotion endures no mat- walk by, everyone looks at you by which university and college fund-raising increase in gas and housing prices. The In the FSU Foundation’s continuing well-connected museum ter who happens to be carefully to see who you are, programs are evaluated and measured are Foundation’s investment policies are among efforts to follow “best practices” for college curator while on a trip to president. because they figure that if you’re the cost per dollar of the direct gift that was the best of its peer institutions. and university foundations and to adhere Washington, D.C. They “The staff thinks of it there, you are probably important, J. Jeffrey raised, investment returns and the size of the One of the Foundation’s priorities is to to the highest standards of fiscal responsi- discuss the teacher’s pas- as serving the nation, in a too. Everyone walks really fast — Robison endowment. create and resourcefully maintain endow- bility to its donors, the Foundation Board of sion for history and, patriotic sense,” she said. they are very busy.” For the fiscal year 2003-04, the FSU ments to ensure continued success and finan- Trustees over the last year has become President before she knows it, she is Foundation’s cost of fund raising per dollar cial stability in the years ahead. Originally “Most of the 100-member Goldsmith said the other pub- FSU Foundation Sarbanes-Oxley-compliant, even though it rubbing elbows with staff have been there for a lic areas of the White House do not raised was $0.11. According to the Council established as a “pact” between generations, is not required by law to do so. The inde- presidents and their fami- long time, some as long as change in style dramatically from for the Advancement and Support of they are, in essence, promises from past and pendent auditors hired by the Foundation lies at the White House. 30 years. There are very one president to the next as they Education, the range for colleges and univer- current donors to future students and faculty remarked that they have not seen any other That is exactly what few changes. One guy is once did, but that the presidential campaign for FSU — has made a tremen- sities normally can run from 15 cents to 35 that the institution will sustain certain com- nonprofit organizations become Sarbanes- Laura Bush, left, President George W. Bush and Elizabeth Goldsmith happened to FSU the clock expert. He families get a greater say in decorat- dous impact on the life of the university. cents. The Better Business Bureau’s Wise mitments over time, even in the face of rising Oxley compliant. This voluntary adoption Professor Elizabeth Goldsmith in “How do I do that?” resource management — how to winds all the clocks — hundreds of ing the private areas of the house. The Foundation, a nonprofit 501c(3) Giving Alliance released new guidelines in costs. FSU’s endowment funds as of March of good practices by the Foundation Board 1992. The Fulbright Scholar from Goldsmith replied. “The curator run a home or household. In this them. There is also a White House “They get to pick the colors organization, is responsible for receiving, March that says charities should spend no 31, 2005, totaled $433 million. As a result of of Trustees ensures exemplary financial the College of Human Sciences did said that after I returned home, I case, though, it’s the White House.” calligrapher who addresses all the and bring in their own interior investing and administering all private more than 35 percent of related contributions the outstanding success of the FSU CON- management and governance, and shows a indeed find herself an invited guest should call the number on this piece Goldsmith says she thinks she formal correspondence.” designers,” she said. “They also get gifts and bequests for educational and on fund raising. What this means is that, NECT campaign, the Foundation anticipates commitment to donor stewardship as a top in the world’s most famous resi- of paper she handed me. It was a was welcomed so openly because The public persona of each to choose pictures from the exten- charitable purposes for FSU. Like most while there are costs associated with raising continued growth of the endowment over priority. dence — asked to perform a unique direct line into the White House. I of her approach and her experience. president and his family inevitably sive White House art collection. other state-supported educational institu- money, the majority of the money raised by the next several years. With a commitment to donor steward- task that no one to that point had called as soon as I got home.” “I think they liked me because evolves into a caricature of who Since Jackie Kennedy, there has tions, Florida State is becoming increasing- the Foundation goes directly to support uni- Another indicator of the Foundation’s ship and fiscal responsibility, the FSU tackled. A month later, Goldsmith was I am a unique combination,” she they really are, said Goldsmith, been a committee that oversees any ly dependent on private gifts in order to versity programs such as scholarships, pro- fiscal responsibility to its donors is a commit- Foundation continues to remain account- “I wanted to study how back at the Smithsonian — only this said. “I have a Ph.D., and I showed based on what the media reports or proposed changes, because they achieve, enhance and maintain excellence fessorships and endowed chairs. In fact, last ment to become compliant with the able and perform well above accepted American homes had changed time, her trip included a visit want it to remain historical- in its many academic programs. Although fiscal year, the Foundation turned over $28 Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The federal law was industry standards. from 1899 to 1908, the founding to the White House. “It is really family resource management — how to run a home or ly accurate in its style. There the university receives support from state million to the university for program sup- originally intended to help restore confi- As the close of the FSU CONNECT years of home economics,” On her first day there, household. In this case, though, it’s the White House.” is a lot of Texas stuff in the appropriations, those funds generally sup- port. dence in publicly traded companies and the Campaign draws near, the Foundation Goldsmith said. “So I was looking they sat her down at a desk in the original ideas. They also needed the issues that take center stage at Oval Office now — several paint- port core program requirements. Private Through March 31, 2005, $18.2 million stock market following accounting scandals looks forward to continued success in its at homes with a curator at the library and gave her a huge stack of someone with expertise in this the time. That often hides interest- ings and accessories. gifts truly provide for an exceptional edu- had been turned over to the university, which in several large corporations. This 2002 law support of FSU on behalf of the many thou- Smithsonian on a one-week files to look through. It included area.” ing character traits that might sur- “You really get a feeling when cation that otherwise would not be avail- includes $3.1 million to financial aid for brought about a sweeping overhaul of finan- sands of donors who have entrusted their research grant that paid me $764.” information on all the physical Between 1992 and 2002, prise those informed only by the you’re there that is like no other,” able with state funding. scholarships. cial management and audit practices and gifts to the Foundation. The grant was meant to cover the changes to the house over the years Goldsmith visited the White House daily newspaper or cable news. she said. “At the receptions, it is like flight, transportation, food and — the plumbing, electricity, heat- many times as the guest of three “For example, Hillary Clinton being at a wedding when they play lodging. While it didn’t exactly do ing, lighting and even the laundry presidents for various receptions is far more interested in homes than ‘Hail to the Chief’ and the president Brock’s experience culminates in her own PR firm that, it did give her access to the facilities. and symposiums honoring White her public image would indicate,” enters the room — everyone stands By Dave Fiore different perspective on it.” the new CEO would be walking to Christie’s auction in 1997. Soon curators and the chance to meet “I did research on the day-to- House historical anniversaries. Goldsmith said. “Her father made and turns. Some people get so excit- Brock — a sister in the FSU lunch then. I ran into him right on after the purchase, the princess people with similar interests and day living — the basics — and “When I’m there, they make drapes, so if there were new White ed, they can’t speak; it’s like when If Lisa Brock ever has been Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega — schedule. He asked me if I had an met her shocking death, and the expertise. that’s what set apart my research sure I eat certain things because the House drapes going up, she was you hear the national anthem — afraid of a challenge, she hasn’t let left a considerable legacy serving appointment. I said, ‘No,’ but that I museum-quality “Dresses for One of the curators asked her from those doing the more glam- residence staff considers me the there. She had much more of a feel only 100 times more.” anyone else in on it. From her time in the Student Senate. She also was wanted to meet with him. He hired Humanity” exhibition was con- why she was only studying houses orous areas,” she said. “A lot of peo- kitchen expert. The chefs always for those things than people might Goldsmith said her love for as an undergraduate at Florida not afraid to fight for issues she felt me right away. I know it sounds ceived. On tour, it visited 13 ven- in general. ple want to study the art of the take care of me,” she said. “The think.” history was fueled at FSU. State to her jet-setting career as a were important. corny, but it worked.” ues around the globe, raised “Why not study the most doc- White House or the china and sil- treatment you receive there is great. One of the most famous parts “I had outstanding history respected public relations coun- “The biggest thing I accom- After just three months, how- approximately $1 million for char- umented house in America, the ver. My area of research was to On my first research visit while of the White House is the West professors. I have always loved his- selor, Brock has tackled challenges plished while at FSU was convinc- ever, tragedy struck the agency. A itable causes, and was viewed by White House?” the curator asked show the interaction of the people working in the library, a butler Wing, the center of political activity tory, and I love hanging out with head on and has never backed ing the Seminole Boosters to allow plane crash killed six staff mem- more than 3 million admirers. her. and the building. It is really family brought me tea and cookies on a sil- that houses the Oval Office, the historians. It is truly my passion.” away from applying her skills and women into the Scalphunters bers; as a result, the office was reel- Even with all her experience, experience in new ways. organization,” she said. “I kept ing and an important banking Brock realizes there is always more Brock is the principal of Brock lobbying the Boosters, because the account was vulnerable. to learn. In fact, with client and for- Trumbower finds success in professional arm wrestling Communications, a full-service guys were getting an inside track “It was awful — young, mer FSU football player Warrick By Bayard Stern nique,” Trumbower said. “You can said FSU Police Chief Carey ment. I started giving CPR and public relations and marketing on contacts and, on top of that, got promising people were just killed. Dunn, recently named “Good Guy Managing Editor have all the strength in the world, Drayton. “He’s dedicated to his job chest compressions until the fire firm in Tampa that specializes in to travel with the team. I had only In the weeks that followed, I of the Year” by The Sporting but if you don’t have good tech- and community, and he’s a prod- department got there, and they crisis management and clients good intentions. My goal was not learned a secret of life. If you are News, Brock said she continues to At FSU, one police officer is nique, you can easily lose. At the uct of Tallahassee and FSU, so he’s took over. I heard he survived, but who require a high degree of dis- to change the world, just to have doing what you are meant to do, be amazed at the intense interest in proving that the long arm of the same time, power is always impor- now policing and making his cam- didn’t know anything else.” cretion in the deployment of their equal access to the decision-mak- Lisa Brock you can do so much from self- athletes and their lives. law is a strong one, too. tant.” puses safe.” A month later, the American public information. She received ers and see how they worked.” teaching.” “In Warrick’s case, he is all When not on duty, FSU alum- Trumbower was hired in 1999 Trumbower is assigned to Heart Association presented its her bachelor’s degree in criminolo- The Boosters leadership final- accepted a position and was Today, Brock uses her exten- about looking to get to the next nus Jason Trumbower is a profes- by the FSU Police Department bike patrol, is a field training officer Heart Saver Award to Trumbower gy — an unlikely training ground ly relented around 1978 and named Rookie of the Year with cor- sive experience in sports market- level with his charitable work, and sional arm wrestler. Competing after he graduated from FSU with and a union representative for the and FSU police officers Mitchell for a PR professional. allowed women in, even inviting porate giant Procter & Gamble. ing and media relations, to manage I find that refreshing,” she said. first as an amateur, he won the a bachelor’s degree in criminology Police Benevolent Association. Revels and Garrett Williams. The “I chose criminology because Brock to devise the process for She continued her career such clients as The People’s Even though she is not work- Florida Police and Fire Games in 1998. He also is a 1994 alumnus “I enjoy my job, and getting to officers were credited with saving I have always been fascinated by selecting the first class. climb at the Tampa office of Young Princess Charitable Foundation ing in criminology, Brock said her competition in 2000, 2001 and of the Florida State University help people makes everything the life of Taylor. how the mind works,” Brock said. “It was a huge deal,” she said. & Rubicam, an international Inc., which manages “Dresses for time at FSU prepared her well for a 2005. In late July, he competed in School. worthwhile,” he said. “When Al showed up at the “My plan was to go to law school, “A year or two later, the Lady advertising agency. Her affection Humanity,” the world tour of the successful career. his first professional arm-wrestling “It was a little strange when I In October 2004, Trumbower award presentation, he saw me but I got to the point where I knew Scalphunters were created as a for the firm initially was unrequit- royal costumes worn and owned “Florida State was fertile match in Destin, Fla., at the “Battle first started as an FSU police offi- and his fellow officers responded and asked, ‘Are you Jason?’” “I I didn’t want to work in the field. It separate organization (today, ed, but her determination was by the late Diana, Princess of ground to develop leadership of the Beaches” competition, win- cer,” Trumbower said. “I was 23 to a “man down” call at Doak said ‘Yes,’ and he said, ‘Do you was too laborious. My professors know as the Spirithunters). It was unwavering. Wales. skills that are with me every day. It

ning the Novice class and coming n Campbell Stadium. mind if I give you a hug?’ I said, were very thought-provoking and an example of FSU offering me a “I went over there every sin- Brock was asked to become gave me skills to say ‘you can’ and

r and still had friends who were stu- e t in second overall. S dents, so that was a little odd. I def- “When we arrived, he (Al ‘Sure, I’ve already kissed ya.’ It very good, but I decided against chance to develop my leadership gle day and made friends with the involved when a wealthy Tampa ‘you will’ and ‘here’s how.’ When I d r

a pursuing criminal law. I was at skills.” receptionist. She was great,” Brock businesswoman purchased the see a resume on my desk from

“My dad arm-wrestled, so I y initely look at things from a differ- Taylor, ESPN video engineer) was was really great to see him again, a guess that’s where it started. It’s a B ent perspective now. underneath one of the TV trailers and it was especially rewarding to Florida State during the Ted Brock’s knack for success con- said. “One day, she told me to largest private collection of someone who went to FSU, I bend combination of strength and tech- Jason Trumbower “Jason is a very good officer,” where they keep all of their equip- know that he was OK.” Bundy murders, so that gave me a tinued after graduation, as she come back around 11:30 because Princess Diana’s dresses at a over backwards to help.” 6 / September 2005 September 2005 / 7 LaMolinara wins an Oscar for artistry on ‘Spiderman 2’ Green writes definitive history of famed Globetrotters By Gordon Engelhardt version of the Globetrotters’ By Peter B. Gallagher learned editing, shooting, light.” big break came in 1988 as animation/director FSU had no film school when for the California “dancing raisins” commer- origins, as promoted by Abe Looking for a subject for his fourth book, Academy Award winner Anthony LaMolinara attended. cial. He also was animator/director on the Saperstein and reprinted in award-winning author and FSU alumnus Ben LaMolinara grew up as one of those unusual “It is always amusing to me when I hear Emmy Award-winning “Claymation thousands of newspaper arti- Green (M.S. ’76, Education) was amazed to Florida rednecks. You know, the artistic-type about FSU and its nationally prominent film Christmas Celebration.” He moved to cles, could not possibly be true. find that no one had written a definitive histo- of good ol’ boy. Born and raised in Myrtle school. Back then, there was really nothing California in the 1990s, where he worked on “As it turns out, the real ry of the Harlem Globetrotters. Grove, a speck of an extreme West Florida but a lot of equipment, and it was locked up. “Toy Story,” “The Monkey King,” “Avatar,” story is much more fascinating A coffee table book, yes. A book for kids, rural township aching to jump over the There was really no one there to encourage “Final Fantasy,” “Blade” and “T-Rex.” He than the official version. The yes. Alabama line, he spent the entire 1960s “like me, except for Tyler. Here was an artist who joined the Sony team for the original truth always is.” But nothing fully documenting the most Tarzan.” made his own films, who knew what all this “Spiderman.” Once the charismatic famous sports team America has ever pro- “I was a backwoods boy, swinging from equipment could do.” A Palisades, Calif., resident for the past Saperstein became world- duced on a worldwide level. A book that the trees, running barefoot through the Turkle, an avant garde artist/filmmaker, seven years, LaMolinara and wife Marie famous, he could spin whatev- points out that the U.S. State Department used woods and rivers,” LaMolinara said. still lives in Tallahassee, moonlighting as have two children, Lucas, 20 months, and er yarn he wanted, and most the Globetrotters as a tool during the Cold But when the shoes went on, executive director of the Leon County Brando, 5. In constant demand while at the sportswriters would print it. War to deflate Soviet propaganda detailing the LaMolinara found himself fixated in a movie Schools Foundation. top of his game, LaMolinara’s immediate Of course, part of the mystery mistreatment of African-Americans. Never theater. Obsessed for hours. “Tyler eventually let me actually shoot plans include another Spiderman sequel and already had been unraveled: mind that during most of those years, the “Watching films. That was how I on one of his films. I considered it a great setting up a studio at Disney to work on “Toy Many observers already knew Anthony LaMolinara Globetrotters couldn’t find a hotel or even a learned about life beyond Myrtle Grove. honor and took it very seriously. I still stay in Story III.” the Globetrotters had nothing decent place to buy a hamburger in Pensacola was the largest naval air base supervisor for the Sony Imageworks team close touch with him.” On “Spiderman 2,” LaMolinara said his to do with Harlem. the South. in the world, and there were three movie the- that turned illusion into reality in the With no film courses to take in those team broke new ground, especially regard- “Abe was an incredible Mannie Jackson, a University aters to accommodate the servicemen. I saw acclaimed “Spiderman 2.” days, LaMolinara claims he learned “every- ing facial expressions and bodily move- marketing person, and sports- of Illinois graduate and former every single movie that came to town,” A 1976 graduate (BFA in cinematogra- thing I know from books or from actually ments, including the wonderfully half- writers loved him,” Green Globetrotters player, returned the Ben Green, with Globetrotters Eathen O’Bryant and John Kline, promoting LaMolinara said. “It was a quarter a show. phy, painting, sculpture and East Indian art doing it, picking it all up on my own.” At man/half-CG Dr. Octopus (Doc Ock), a vir- said. “His story was, ‘I found a team to greatness when he pur- “Spinning the Globe” on WNBC-TV. All the way through my teenage years, I saw history), LaMolinara has thrice before been FSU, he says he was given the chance to tual villain with four tentacle-like group of black guys and start- chased the franchise in 1993. While Rise, Fall and Return to them all. For a quarter.” Oscar-nominated, for his work on the origi- experiment and make something. appendages, numerous tongues and an abil- popular overseas, even at their height when ed a team. It was my team and my idea.’ What he had been approached by other Greatness of the Harlem And that wasn’t enough. As he grew nal “Spiderman,” “Stuart Little” and “I learned that if I didn’t actually do it, ity to walk up the side of buildings that kept they were on TV all the time,” Green said. “We happened was there was a black team already prospective authors, he was biding Globetrotters,” which older, the lure of the woods slowly gave way “Hollow Man.” He credits his experiences at then nothing would get done. And that is the the digital animators busy. have sort of an ethnocentric view, but the playing in Chicago, and they were Tommy his time, looking for the right per- began arriving in stores in to the temptation of flickering images in his FSU, where he enrolled originally as a most important thing any filmmaker should “We made a leap forward in one way. Globetrotters were an international phenome- Brookins’ Globetrotters.” son to tell this engrossing tale. As June. own darkened room. painter/sculptor in the art school, and men- know. Don’t sit around and theorize about all Every little movement and facial expression non. For 50 years, they were treated more roy- Although Saperstein erroneously the first African-American to own a major Green began to delve into the story by “I began making crude Super 8 films toring from local filmmaker Tyler Turkle, for the reasons you can’t do it,” said LaMolinara, and idiosyncrasy was there. I directed some ally overseas than they were here. They would claimed he started the Globetrotters in 1927, international sports franchise, Jackson was attending the Globetrotters’ induction into the and showing them to my friends. I used a supplying the firm foundation of his current whose nephew studies film at FSU today. “I of the action scenes, and we plugged it into stay in the fanciest hotels in Paris in the 1950s Green’s research indicates they did not start searching for someone who had a background Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in vinyl record player for a soundtrack and career as one of the world’s top computer- tell that to my nephew all the time. Don’t the CG. We did a lot of work with the actors, on the Champs-Elysses.” playing in and around Chicago until the next exploring civil rights issues. He found his man Springfield, Mass., in 2002. He notes that the would literally drop the needle onto the generation (CG) motion-picture animation worry about making mistakes. Learn about and it shows. In Chapter 3, Green answers the most year. in Green, whose third book, “Before His Time: Globetrotters were equivalent to baseball’s record at the beginning of the film.” pros. the absolute chaos of making a film. “But you can’t just sit back with your basic and rudimentary question in the history “They hooked up with Saperstein The Untold Story of Harry T. Moore, Negro Leagues wrapped into a single team. Thoughts of childhood jungles and “My professional career actually began While at FSU, LaMolinara went every- Oscar and rest. Someone else is out there of the Harlem Globetrotters — when and how because they needed a white man to book America’s First Civil Rights Martyr,” piqued While the New York Yankees may have had teenage matinees, and his days as a budding at WFSU doing the ‘Bobby Bowden Show,’” where the cameras were running. He spent working to make another leap forward in the team began. It turns out to be an intriguing games in Midwestern farm towns,” Green his interest. similar name recognition in America, there is artist at FSU danced through his mind, said he said. “This was before video, so we shot his weekends working ground camera with another way,” said LaMolinara. mystery, with all the elements of a Sherlock said. Green has woven a passel of storylines, no comparison overseas. Primarily regarded LaMolinara, 49, when he stood on the 77th on film. Let’s face it, that’s where I learned NFL Films and available time away from his And eventually it will come easy, just Holmes case. Once the legend grew, it knew no bound- ranging from the Globetrotters’ origin to how as clowns, the Globetrotters proved they were Academy Awards stage earlier this year to the mechanics of the film business. Anyone studies as a freelance cameraman and anima- like dropping the needle on the record with Writes Green: “This fundamental ques- aries. After all the years and all the fantastical they vaulted to international prominence in the best basketball team in the world, posting accept the Oscar for Best Visual Effects in a can shoot on video, but you have to know tor, eventually traveling as far as Atlanta, one hand and hitting “Play” on the projector tion has been obscured by the passage of time, stories true and otherwise, Green has deliv- the war-torn 1940s, plunged into near-bank- historic victories over the NBA Champion Motion Picture. He worked as animation what you are doing to shoot on film. I New Zealand, Seattle and Toronto. His first with the other. the deaths of the principal characters, and 70 ered the definitive story of a team that helped ruptcy, then were resurrected by Jackson’s Minneapolis Lakers in 1948 and ’49. years of hyperbolic press releases. What is shape some of the perceptions of our nation, FSCW alumna Bynum has begun writing 14-book series able guidance into “Spinning the Globe: The “The Globetrotters were always more absolutely clear, however, is that the official during the Cold War and beyond. By Elizabeth Biro temporary issues. FSCW became the co-ed FSU. She finished Writing poetry while her degree by correspondence. New FSU alumni directory will debut this spring Ellen Bynum’s stack of ’40s-era Distaff growing up in Sarasota, Bynum went to work as a teacher, but Do you ever feel as though your friends who have current addresses on file with the plete their questionnaires online, though ments. The CD-ROM version has a short magazines feature ads for 39-cent jars of the Fla., Bynum was the daugh- continued to write poetry to share with and classmates from your FSU days seem to Alumni Association or the FSU Foundation. many will put pen to paper. Once our mail- video clip. “new” cream deodorant Arrid that “safely ter of a veteran who lost his friends and family. be, well, lost? The questionnaires were simply surveys that ings (there will be limited follow-up mailings) The Alumni Directory will be a great stops under-arm perspiration,” a Florida teaching job after losing his The couple moved to Jacksonville, N.C., This fall, you’ll have an opportunity to sought informational confirmation or have reached everyone, our partners at Harris resource for anyone wishing to link up with Theatre showing of Sweet Rosie O’Grady “in hearing in a World War I gas a city near Joe Bynum’s hometown, where order the first unabridged Florida State updates. “Where do you live?” “What do will begin making calls to verify information other FSU graduates in the same career field. Technicolor,” and the Three Torches Beauty The experiences and attack. they still live. you do?” “Do you have an e-mail that we and, at the same time, take responses for those And finding out how many FSU Seminoles Shop that touts “cold waves,” permanent perceptions of people are “We didn’t have much After her retirement in 1987 from 35 may use?” “Do you have a seasonal address who prefer voice contact over questionnaires. live in your state, your community — heck, on curls without a hair dryer. the crux of “The Eagle and money, but we had plenty years of teaching, Bynum and her husband Barry where we might forward your Florida State We don’t want to intrude on your street — will never be eas- Times were changing for America, and the Stone.” The early of books, and I always had traveled twice to the Holy Land, and she mail?” your time, so you can pre-empt ier. For those who are more for Bynum. She was making her mark in Christian church is por- my nose in a book,” Bynum started thinking about how Jesus’ contempo- Adams Incorporated into the 1-page inquiry are a call by phoning Harris when Internet savvy, the CD-ROM Distaff, the literary magazine of Florida State trayed through the eyes of said. raries perceived him. President some basic questions for alumni about mem- you receive your question- version of the directory will College for Women. Romans. Some characters At FSCW, Bynum She began writing “The Eagle and the Alumni Association bership in the Alumni Association. naire. allow you to click on an e-mail A shy Bynum entered FSCW in 1944, are famous, such as Pontius earned degrees in English Stone” at 67, after a friend noticed that one of To continue advancing this organization All of this may sound a little cumber- address and send a message to an old friend. vowing to leave her “private world of Pilate. The Roman prefect and Spanish, with a French her poems seemed like a book outline. — and your alma mater — we need to build some, and perhaps like a little too much infor- The Alumni Directory will be affordable, books.” She submitted her work to Distaff of Judea orders the crucifix- Ellen Bynum minor. She also contributed Bynum built on that poem, using her travel an association that meets your expectations mation to share right now. But consider that and there will be some discounts for alumni and was published — for the first time. That ion of Jesus in Book One, “A Stone Laid in poetry to Distaff and was the magazine’s experiences and studying dozens of history University Alumni Directory since 1992! The and needs. “If you aren’t a member, why we have not published a comprehensive who purchase both the printed edition and the achievement, she says, began her journey to Zion: The Story of Pilate, Claudia and Jesus.” associate editor. books to help her set accurate scenes between Alumni Association has contracted with not?” “If you are, what prompted your inter- Alumni Directory in more than a decade, and CD-ROM version. Only alumni will be per- writing a series of novels Bynum, 82, has just Other characters, such as Pilate’s wife She met her husband, Joe, at a “church the years 33 and 42 AD. She released the first Harris Corporation to publish a directory est and, in many cases, active involvement?” we are likely to be one of the few institutions mitted to buy the directory, and we will have started publishing. Claudia, were created by Bynum. soldier party” during her early college days, book at the age of 80. that features alphabetical listings that are Of course, statistically speaking we want to that hasn’t assembled a chronicle of our grad- the complete support of Harris, a firm that has The 14-book serial, “The Eagle and the “I’m definitely humanizing them,” and within a couple of months he left for “I never thought I would write books,” cross-referenced by student names, geo- collect some data that lets us know if there are uates in the past five years. The format makes printed many, if not most, of the directories Stone,” follows Christianity from the death of Bynum said of the biblical characters, service in World War II. Bynum said. “I had always written poetry.” graphic location, year of graduation and alumni out there who are thinking about a it similar to yearbooks. There will be a 24-page representing institutions across the country. Jesus to the Christian movement in Rome. because “there’s only one perfect man, he’s “That’s why some of the poems you Bynum plans to publish one book a year degree. Offered in hardback, soft back or CD charitable gift to FSU in the distant future. It’s introductory section that will be highlighted Harris, has an impeccable reputation among “It changed my life, undoubtedly,” Jesus. All the others — Peter and Paul — look at (in Distaff) are love poems,” Bynum until the series is completed. versions, it will be delivered in the spring to all really basic stuff, but in total, it brings the by campus photographs and articles about alumni associations and will incorporate Bynum said of FSCW, which served just they’ve got their weaknesses.” said with a grin. “I’ve got something to live for,” she said, alumni who reserve one this fall. alumni family together to represent “who we everything from campus construction to the numerous preventive measures that will keep 2,265 women in 1944. “It opened me up to a Bynum uses those weaknesses to frame When he returned, the couple married, “not just sitting in a rocking chair. I feel like Beginning in late July, questionnaires are.” success of Seminole athletics and the academ- alumni information safe from improper use. world full of other people.” problems in her books that are similar to con- and Bynum left campus in 1947, the year I’ve lived to this age to do this.” were sent out to more than 220,000 alumni Thousands of alumni likely will com- ic prowess of our colleges, schools and depart- It’s a purchase worth waiting for. 8 / September 2005 September 2005 / 9 Field at Dick Houser named for Martin Graf Field named for FSU’s top women’s coach By Kim MacQueen April — still is a little weird. That’s because, even though Graf is responsible for so much One day last fall, Florida State baseball FSU softball success, she doesn’t feel it’s Coach Mike Martin got a call from university about her. President T.K. Wetherell. The president was “Any time something like this happens, calling Martin to tell him about plans under Fields of dreams it’s because so many different people con- way to name the baseball field at Dick Howser tributed to it — former athletes, coaches, O administrators. I’d just like to thank all the stadium — for him. More than 40 years and 26 baseball seasons after he first set foot on the The honor was conveyed in a special cer- about love of the game — and love of FSU. By Kim MacQueen women’s swim teams. She eventually made many people who played a part in my receiv- Florida State field, Martin would look up at emony during a home game on Saturday, “I brought my wife to Tallahassee one her way back to FSU, where she’s been ever ing this honor.” the scoreboard and see his own name. April 2, and capped by that day’s 3-1 win over day after we were married,” Martin said. “We To hear JoAnne Graf tell it, the softball since. She earned a doctorate in athletics Graf was feted April 2 in front of almost When he thinks about it, Martin still is the Clemson Tigers. spent our honeymoon here. With this univer- field at the Seminole Softball Complex administration at FSU in 1992. 1,000 fans at a home-plate ceremony held incredulous. The ceremony featured a video presenta- sity, we have a love affair that’s lasted 41 recently was named in her honor simply “I’ve lived in Tallahassee almost my during a home game at the field named for “When he told me he was going to do it, tion designed and produced by Florida State years.” because she’s hung around for so long. whole life and, growing up, I always wanted her. Video presentations prepared by the ath- I couldn’t talk. He thought I couldn’t hear Director of Baseball Operations Chip Baker. Martin and wife Carol have three chil- “Length of service helps,” she said, tak- to go to FSU and play in an academic sport,” letics department featured appearances by Ting care to credit both President T.K. him,” Martin said. “You can ask anybody — Clips from the video, featuring highlights dren: Mary Beth, Melanie and Mike Jr., the lat- said Graf, adding that she thought about bas- former athletes, coaches and others who that’s never happened to me before!” and appearances by former coaches and play- ter FSU’s former starting catcher and a current Wetherell and Athletic Director Dave Hart ketball, but at 5 feet 2 inches tall, it wasn’t an helped to form Graf’s successful tenure. The “Then I tried to talk and nothing hap- ers from the past 20 years of Martin’s career, assistant coach. for the honor, which she calls “very hum- option for her. “I feel very fortunate to have next day, with the Seminoles’ 5-2 victory over pened,” he laughed. “Tears actually came into were shown at each half-inning throughout The love is reciprocal: At Homecoming bling.” been able to come back to my alma mater Virginia Tech, Graf logged National Fastpitch my eyes.” the game. last fall, Martin was presented with the Graf doesn’t mention how, as coach, she and to stay here for my whole career. That Coaches Association career win No. 1,300. Martin received an undergraduate Baker cast a wide net for the video, going Bernard F. Sliger Award for Service, the single built Florida State’s softball program from was lucky — and it’s really helped me.” To Graf, the most important thing is degree from FSU in 1966 and a graduate so far as to invite Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and highest honor accorded by the Florida State the ground up. She doesn’t dwell on her long those athletes — finding them, recruiting Mike Martin JoAnne Graf degree in 1971. He served under coaches President George W. Bush to appear. The lat- University Alumni Association. It recognizes a string of successful seasons or her outstand- them and helping them to develop, both as Woody Woodward and Dick Howser before He has a reputation for recruiting talented ter sent an apologetic letter saying his sched- member of the university community whose ing reputation, both on and off campus. She named for her seems to have caught her off college students and as softball players. It’s a taking over the program in 1980. He’s been players and continuing to develop that talent ule prohibited his participation. efforts have made a major contribution would never mention that she has been guard. full-time job in itself, as Graf works now to associated with the baseball program for 33 of once those players arrive on campus. As softball coach for Mike Martin for 18 toward the fulfillment of the university’s mis- called the greatest Division I softball coach in “It’s just not something you ever think identify athletes for as far ahead as fall 2006. its 58 seasons. Of Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser years and director of baseball operations for sion. the history of the game. will happen. It was a really nice surprise,” “I like working with the players, and I Now in his 26th season as head coach, Stadium, Martin said, “It’s the highest profes- True, Graf’s legendary longevity and said Graf, noting that seeing her name up on really like the games,” she said. “But recruit- Martin is an FSU legend who has built the pro- sional honor I’ve ever received. There is no dedication to FSU is not often seen in college the scoreboard — even though she knew for ing is what it’s all about. If you don’t have the gram to premier status. During his tenure, 54 bigger thrill than to come to work every day sports, where so many coaches leave after a months it was going to happen this past athletes, you’re not going to win.” different players have earned All-America and look at that field and see my name.” few years for other opportunities. honors, 96 have been named to all-conference He’s quick to share that honor with FSU’s Graf’s dedication is seen in the many That career has been nothing short of teams, and 106 have signed professional con- president. winning seasons she has coached for FSU stellar. She now has captured nearly half of tracts. “All of this is made possible because of softball. In 2005-06, she enters her 28th. the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top coaching At 61, Martin can take credit for leading him. He’s got the natural leadership to make “Longevity of Graf’s stature is just not awards, celebrating her sixth ACC Coach of

x seen any more in college sports,” said FSU the Year award in 2004. She is the only ACC the Seminoles to 25 straight NCAA Regional things like this happen and see them a L l l through,” Martin said of Wetherell, with i Senior Associate Athletic Director Charlie coach ever to win the award in consecutive appearances and 12 trips to the College World B /

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served as both assistant softball coach and Still, the honor of having JoAnne Graf F Mike Martin Field at Dick Houser Stadium head coach for that school’s men’s and Field at the Seminole Softball Complex FSU President T.K. Wetherell praises JoAnne Graf during naming ceremony. three, Baker was a natural to help make the e e L ceremony and video tribute happen. His and s l a

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a ship seems stormy to some, but Baker points L By Dave Fiore the club to model itself after long-established Recent speakers have included FSU Vice the College Avenue Seminoles raises money ‘real’ life,” Jay Wirth said. o t out that a little bit of bickering works well for

o Seminole clubs, shifting its focus to service President for University Relations Lee for a variety of causes, including student So why is the College Avenue h P them. What could be more fun than belong- and the importance of keeping alumni Hinkle, Florida Supreme Court Justice Raoul book scholarships. Seminoles club continuing to build momen- U S F “Everybody tells us, ‘All you two do is ing to a successful Seminole Club in the involved. Cantero, Director of Athletics Dave Hart, “Right now, we give as many as five tum and grow – now up to nearly 175 mem- Honoring No. 11: Julie Larson Baker, Dave Hart, Mike Martin, Carol Martin, Jared argue,’” Baker said. “I tell them, ‘Yes, that’s shadow of its inspiration? Referring to themselves as members of coaches and even current student-athletes. $200 book scholarships to students,” said bers? Shouppe and T.K. Wetherell. right.’ That’s what makes it work. We fight When a group of young professionals “Tallahassee’s Seminole Club,” the College Current club President Paul Mobley, Amy Wirth (B.S. ’98), Jay’s wife and past club Anne Leftwich and her husband, and fight and fight, and then, when he says, founded the College Avenue Seminoles in Avenue Seminoles hold monthly meetings who is a former member of both the president. “But we are also trying to raise Preston, recently retired to Tallahassee and ‘Go,’ I run with it.” 1998, there wasn’t a Seminole Club in with speakers that are the envy of the more Gainesville and Jacksonville Seminole clubs, money for an endowed scholarship.” joined the club because just living in the 2005 Florida State Football Baker also serves as camp director for the Tallahassee. Today, the club is strong, grow- than 100 other Seminole clubs around the said his goal for this year is to spread the The club sponsors “Barbecue for Books” heart of the Seminole Nation was not Mike Martin and Seminole Advanced ing and gaining respect from other world. word about what the club is doing. during the FSU spring football game and a enough to keep them in the loop. Sept. 5 Miami Tallahassee 8PM Baseball schools that run on campus each Seminole clubs for its programs and com- “We are very lucky that there are so “I want people to understand what a food drive called “Hayride for the “We joined because we have always 10 The Citadel Tallahassee 6:45 PM summer. The camps aim to teach baseball fun- munity involvement. But at the beginning, many great people associated with the uni- unique opportunity they have living in Homeless.” It is planning a “Strikes for supported the Seminoles in all sports and 17 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA TBA damentals to various age groups and help service was not necessarily its first priority. versity who are willing to meet Tallahassee,” Mobley said. “I want Tikes” bowling event to benefit Boys and activities,” Anne Leftwich said. “It is nice to Oct. 1 Syracuse Tallahassee TBA promote both skill development and better The organizational goals of the club with us,” said Jay Wirth (B.S. ’99), to increase membership and the Girls Clubs, according to Amy Wirth. “We try have speakers from all the different sports, 8 Wake Forest Tallahassee TBA understanding of the game. could be summarized by its rather straight- board member and immediate knowledge that there is a local club to give back to the community.” and we have gotten to tour all the new facil- 15 Virginia Charlottesville, VA TBA More than 100 campers have gone on to forward motto: “Party like you’re in college past president. “They are right here for them.” The name College Avenue Seminoles is ities. We get an insight into the athletic pro- 22 Duke Durham NC TBA wear garnet and gold as part of the Seminole again.” While not exactly “Vires, Artes, out our back door. We try to have Following the example set by unique among Seminole clubs in that it is one gram that others don’t.” 29 Maryland Tallahassee TBA baseball teams; the camps’ honor roll also Mores,” the club’s good foundation got a a balance of administrative and other Seminole Clubs, which have of the very few that does not identify its loca- Founding members of the Kansas City Nov. 5 North Carolina State Tallahassee TBA includes Collegiate All-Americans, first-round 12 Clemson Clemson SC TBA solid group of people excited about possi- academic speakers and represen- raised more than $75,000 for FSU tion. “The idea behind the name is that it is (Mo.) Seminole Club, Preston (B.S. ’68, M.S. 26 Florida Gainesville, FL TBA draft picks and major leaguers. bilities for the future. It didn’t take long after tatives from the athletic depart- scholarships, according to Mike connecting the two ends of College Avenue – ’73, Ph.D. ’76) and Ann (B.S. ’63) both are Dec. 3 ACC Championship Jacksonville, FL TBA For Martin, after all these years, it’s still all a new wave of leadership took control for ment.” Palios of the Alumni Association, the university and downtown – college and FSU alumni. 10 / September 2005 September 2005 / 11

’71) retired as director of choral activities at lum development from the University of Lassus was profiled in the Dow Jones Statue honors tradition of sportsmanship Columbus State University. He has been South Florida. Investment Advisor Magazine, Journal of appointed advancement director of Mary Katherine Jones (B.A., M.A.’74) was Financial Planning, CPA Wealth Provider, and Five years ago, the pleasant, civilization is portrayed. Civility ures, both football players, faced On five o’clock on a cold sportsmanship, if it is achieved RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, promoted to assistant dean for information Financial Advisor Magazine Columbus, Ga. technology and media services at the Divinity Dr. Jeffrey Love (B.S.) wrote the application sleepy fog that so comfortably and sportsmanship are very much each other. The man standing evening, Nov. 18, 2000, three hours without challenge? What is its School, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. for Georgetown University/Washington Hos- envelopes Tallahassee’s academic the same; one proceeds from the was shown extending his hand to before the Florida game, then purpose if it does not demand that 1967 George E. Tragos (B.A., J.D.’74) has been pital Center Emergency Medicine Training and political landscape was rude- other, both are branches of the the second man, on the ground, President Sandy D’Alem-berte we listen to the better angels of our Steven L. Chenault (B.A.) has received a appointed the incoming chairman of the Program, and is the director and vice chair of ly swept away by the events of but still clutching the football. same discipline. welcomed a large gathering of natures? master’s degree in urban studies from Old Florida Bar Criminal Procedure Rules Academic Affairs for the program. America’s 2000 presidential elec- In the younger, more callow The wordless impression was Boosters, Athletic Department As we begin the 2005 football Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. Committee. This 50-member committee tion. Large white trucks festooned years of this 20th century, no one powerful, and there simply is no officials, Maggie Allesee and her season, our university is beset by Sheila Kay Riley (B.A.) retired from plays a critical role in the criminal rules 1977 was held in higher esteem other sport where two players can husband Bob and a brigade of another set of challenges, some California Child Protective Services following process currently under review by the Florida William H. Davis (J.D.) was recently elected for his gracious good better illustrate the point through children and grandchildren to the unanticipated just a short year a 35 year career as a social worker to children Legislature. president of the Florida Bar Foundation. sportsmanship than Al a simple pose. dedication of Al Strum Plaza at ago, no less aggravating and frus- and their families, Riverside County. Walter Wicker (A.D.V.M., Ph.D. ’77) has Charlie Strum, a native of St Maggie asked Jonas about the University Center, and the unveil- trating than those we have dealt William Wagner (B.S.) was elected presi- returned to Louisiana Tech University as the 1978 Petersburg who dominat- model, and when the artist said, “I ing of “Sportsmanship,” a magnif- with before. I am confident that dent of the Club Managers Association of director of libraries. Roger Gibson (B.S.) and Tim Gaskin (B.S. Barnes want to represent the spirit of America. He was the general manager of ’80) formed Gaskin, Hardaker, Gibson ed boating sports in his era, icent sculpture by Edward Jonas. our alumni and our leaders will 1972 setting world records and sportsmanship”, Maggie Strum It was significant that this overcome these challenges as we Riviera Country Club, Coral Gables, Fla. Insurance, a Northeast Florida commercial Executive Director Kathryn Law Williamson (B.S.) is among David Bianchi (B.A.) has been elected to independent insurance agency, Jacksonville. Seminole Boosters winning national champi- Allesee knew instantly that she noble, uplifting work of creative always have with good humor, the recipients of the Minnetonka (Minn.) serve as a court commissioner of the Antelope Andrew F. Susko (B.S.) in 2007 will be the onships as a powerboat wanted this sculpture to honor her genius was dedicated on the day compassion, unyielding strength School District’s Minnetonka Award for Child Valley family law courtroom by the district’s new vice president of the Pennsylvania Bar racer. Strum had always father, and she wanted it to be that we welcomed our bitterest and determination to do what’s Centered Excellence in Teaching. The award Superior Court judges. Bianchi is a longtime Association, a 28,000 member state legal with black cables trailed in all placed on the campus of her uni- been an accomplished athlete and most contentious rival. For right for Florida State and, yes, honors staff who display personal and profes- attorney and former deputy city attorney, association, Harrisburg, Pa. directions to brightly lit, well throughout high school and col- versity. what is the value of civility, or of even good sportsmanship. sional integrity in considering the best interest Lancaster, Pa. dressed, constantly chattering lege, but his remarkable athletic of students. Kent Dobbs (M.S.), owner of Kent Dobbs 1979 people. The whole proceeding achievements and his fiercely Suzuki of Springdale, Ark., has been elected Deborah Vaught Beck (B.S.) retired after was loud, harsh and ill humored. competitive spirit were always 1968 vice chairman of the American Suzuki Dealer 25 years with the Florida Division of Alcoholic During that time of much overshadowed by his reputation Cathy Knutson Brown (B.S.W.) has been Advisory Board for 2005. Beverages and Tobacco as a captain and the noise and elbowing in Tallahassee, for grace and sportsmanship. selected to be a congressional delegate to the Miranda Franks Fitzgerald (B.A., J.D.’78), district supervisor for five counties. FSU President Sandy D’Alem- Strum’s daughter inherited White House Conference on Aging. This was recognized in the 2005 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business berte was asked by an interviewer his athletic ability as well as his event sets the policy and direction for issues 1980 on aging, Washington, D.C. Lawyers directory. to name a human characteristic sophistication and his drive. Patrick F. Saunders (B.S.) has recently Richard R. Kania (B.A.) is the chairman of Eddie B. Hobby (B.S.) has been named the that he particularly disliked. He Maggie Strum entered Florida accepted a position as store manager at JC sociology and criminal justice at the University director of real estate and facility of Danka replied that he most especially dis- State College for Women at the Penny in Salisbury, N.C. of North Carolina at Pembroke. Corporation, a publicly traded digital imaging Deborah L. Spicer (B.S.) has completed her liked incivility. time FSCW evolved into FSU. She company. doctoral degree in pharmacy at Purdue As we churn into the new became FSU’s first head cheer- 1969 University, West Lafayette, Ind. She will be a century, we seem beset by incivili- leader, and led the first cheer at the 1958 Marvalene Hughes (Ph.D.) has been 1973 pharmacist with Wal-Mart Corporation, ty on all sides, not just in our pub- first football game, October 18, Cora Ann Manning Chapman (B.S.) and named the first female president of Dillard Donn A. Weaver (M.A.), recently spent six Anderson, S.C. lic and our political life, but on the 1947. Jack Chapman (B.S. ’60) portrayed Andrew University, New Orleans, La. She will be leav- months in Baghdad, Iraq working to support nation’s playing fields as well. It Fifty years later, Margaret and Rachel Jackson in the 2005 Springtime ing California State University where she had the new Iraqi Government on behalf of the 1981 has grown particularly caustic, Strum Allesee was sitting for her Tallahassee Festival. been its first woman and African-American to State Department. He also trains United Margaret “Peg” A. Davis (B.S.) was and it appears to be an unwel- portrait as a founder of the Varsity serve as president. States government employees on interna- awarded the first annual CIO Magazine’s come and unwholesome by-prod- Club. She noticed the small clay 1959 Michael B. Smithee (B.A., M.A.’70) was the tional crises and security issues. Ones to Watch Award. Davis is the deputy uct of our modern times. model tucked in the cluttered cor- Robert F. Sanchez (B.S., M.S. ’62) has been recipient of the Homer Higbee Award for chief information officer for the City of named director of public policy at the James Distinguished Service to National Association 1974 D’Alemberte is a student of ner of artist Edward Jonas’ studio. Phoenix. Madison Institute, a nonpartisan center of Foreign Students Advisers: Association for Donald L. Blinzinger (M.S.W.’74) has been human nature, and he knows that It was a pet project that had Alton Thompson (B.M.E.) has been founded by former FSU President J. Stanley International Educators. The award recog- promoted to senior vice president of the firm civility is the canvas upon which intrigued Jonas for years. Two fig- appointed conductor of the Senior Women’s Marshall. nizes those who have contributed at least 10 BoseTreacy Associates LLC, Indianapolis, Ind. Choir at National Taiwan Normal University in years of distinguished service. Neil J. Doroshenko (B.S.) is the senior terri- Taipei. He continues to serve on the humani- 1960 Rep. Leslie S. Waters (B.S., M.S. ’70) was re- tory manager for field assistance, covering all ties faculty at Taiwan’s Chungkuo Sidney A. Stubbs, Jr. (B.A.) is the 2005 elected to the Florida House of offices in North and South Carolina for the Technological University. recipient of the Palm Beach County Bar Representatives and also elected as the speak- Internal Revenue Service. Association’s Professionalism Award, individ- er pro tempore 2004-2006. Waters repre- 1982 ual category. sents District 51, which includes parts of 1975 Dr. William L. Bockenek (B.S.) was Pinellas County. Greg Gubler (Ph.D.) is retiring from his joint appointed medical director of the Charlotte 1961 appointment as University Archivist and Institute of Rehabilitation and chairman of the Betty Lentz Siegel (Ph.D.) will step down 1970 Professor of History at BYU-Hawaii. Department of Physical Medicine and as president of Kennesaw State University, Clara Cook (B.S., M.S. ’86) has been elected Donald R. Kennedy (B.S.) recently Rehabilitation of the Carolinas Healthcare January 2006. Appointed in 1981, she was as the vice president of financial affairs for the observed his 30th year of employment with System, Charlotte, N.C. Georgia’s first female university president, and 124,000 member Florida Education the Public Defender’s Office. Kennedy has Lt. Cmdr Richard S. Schnabel (B.M.E.) is is the nation’s longest-serving female universi- Association. served Florida in many capacities as investiga- serving his second tour of duty in Iraq as an ty president. Siegal also was the featured tor, polygraph examiner, chief investigator of officer in charge of construction for the Naval speaker and received an honorary doctorate 1971 the Ted Bundy defense team and administra- Facilities Expeditionary Unit. at the graduate commencement ceremony Nicolas Assali (B.A., M.A. ’74, Ph.D. ’77), tive director for the circuit offices of the at the Southern Connecticut State University, has had five books published, one of which, agency in seven counties. 1983 New Haven, Conn. Inter-poeme d’autrui selon “Le français par la Harris K. Solomon (J.D.’78), has been elect- Carlos A. Kelly (B.S.) has written an article, lecture expliquée,” was a finalist of the Prix du ed president of Temple Bat Yam of east Fort “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword or Why 1962 Livre Insulaire (Insular Book Prize) 2002, Lauderdale. Solomon also has been reap- the Media Should Exercise Self-Restraint in Kerley Leboeuf (B.S.) has retired after 24 Quessant, France. pointed to the Business Litigation Certification Time of War,” published in Opposing View years as president of the National Association James W. Carr (M.S., Ph.D. ’75) was nomi- Committee by the Florida Bar. Points-Censorship. The publication showcas- of Convenience Stores, Alexandria, Va. nated by President Bush and confirmed by es articles concerning issues of current impor- the United States Senate to a 4-year term on 1976 tance for use in libraries and classrooms across 1965 the National Security Education Board, com- Chip Chalmers (B.F.A.) has joined the facul- the country. James Bouterse (B.A.) has been elected prised of six cabinet level members and six ty of the FSU School of Motion Picture, Rebecca Ward Boles (B.S.) was selected as president of the Florida Association of appointees of the president. Television and Recording Arts after a 28-year marketing director of the Pensacola News Insurance and Financial Advisors, Hollywood, Clifford R. Hinkle (B.S.) has been elected career in Hollywood. Journal. Fla. chairman of the board of Commercial Net Diahann W. Lassus (B.S.) has been named Lease Realty, Inc., Orlando, Fla. one of Worth Magazine’s top financial advis- 1984 1966 Nancie Martin Hobby (B.S.) has received a ers an unprecedented six times. Named Carolyn Cary (B.S.) has started Nutty Girl Master of Arts degree in literacy and curricu- among the 120 best financial advisers for “Sportsmanship” statue by Edward Jonas. William J. Bullock (B.M.E., M.M. ’68, Ph.D. Inc., which produces gourmet nut mix. doctors in Medical Economics magazine. 12 / September 2005 September 2005 / 13

John P. Dunbar (B.S.) has been appointed Sean A. Pittman (B.S., J.D. ‘94) has been Police Department, January 2005. 2000 as chief information officer of EMS selected to serve on the FedEx Orange Bowl Jocelyn Keynes (B.S.) joined the law firm Brett Hudspeth (B.S.) an F-14 Tomcat pilot, The Charitable Remainder IN MEMORIAM Technologies Inc., Atlanta. Committee. He is the president and an attor- Stevens & Lee, New York, N.Y. flew 25 combat missions over Iraq in support James V. Etscorn (B.S.) was named coordi- ney of Pittman Law Group, P.L., Tallahassee 1920-1929 of Operation Iraqi Freedom, off the USS Unitrust: A Gift of Lasting Value Elizabeth Malcomb DuBois (B.A.’28) nator for the Orlando litigation group of and Palm Beach. 1996 George Washington. Baker and Hostetler, LLP. Damien Burdick (B.S., B.A.) and Patrick Rita M. Reese (B.A.) won a Walter Stegner the fair market value of the unitrust each 1930-1939 Kenneth E. Keechl (B.A., J.D.’87) is a senior 1991 Fegan (B.S.) opened a second Po’Boys Cafe, Fellowship, which covers tuition at Stanford Camille year. The first year he receives $7,000 (7 per- Nannie Marshall Griffin Christian (B.A.’32), Joy Miller Winslow (B.A.’34), Wylma litigation partner for Brinkley, McNerney, Dana M. Lyon (B.S.) has been promoted to a Tallahassee franchise, Brandon/Valrico, Fla. and provides her with a $22,000 annual cent of $100,000). At the time of the second Terbush Barnhill (B.A.’36), Kathryn Karrick Clyatt (B.S.’36), Irene Haimowitz Morgan, Soloman, & Tatum, LLP, Fort lieutenant with the Metropolitan Nashville Dimitri N. Diatchenko (M.M.), musician stipend. Anderson valuation, the unitrust is worth $110,000, so Lippman (B.S.’36), Elizabeth Touchton Respess Warner (A.B.’37), Janet Lockwood Lauderdale, and has been elected president of Police Department where she has been and actor, recently worked as the lead male Licklider John is paid $7,700 (7 percent of $110,000) that Wallace (B.A.’39) the Dolphin Democratic Caucus, Florida’s employed for 13 years. role of Alexi Mironov in the feature film, 2001 Senior Director year. 1940-1949 largest and oldest gay and lesbian political Kara Sproles Mock (B.S.) of K. Mock and “Miriam,” which will be released nationwide Dr. Anita B. Hawks (B.S.) earned her Doctor Planned Giving When selecting payout rates, it is impor- Louise Lisk Johnson (B.A.’42), Mary Marjorie Austin (B.A.’47, M.A.’60) organization. Partners, LLC, won “Best in Show” from the this fall. He also had a guest appearance as of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the FSU Foundation tant to remember that a higher payout rate Kelle Wise Schnable (B.M.E.) is the curricu- South Carolina Public Relations Society, the Dar Sitska on the new TNT action show 1950-1959 West Virginia School of Osteopathic inhibits growth of principal and thereby lum analyst in the learning and development highest statewide award given for excellence “Wanted,” in episode two, to air July 2005. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Cook Hainlin (B.S.’50), Janet Sitges Swanzy (B.M.’55), Medicine, Lewisburg, W.Va. Perhaps you’d like to make a gift of last- reduces the amount of your initial charitable department of the State Farm Insurance in comprehensive public relations programs William G. Kilpatrick (B.S.) is a founding Gretchen Kirchhoff Ramsay (B.S.’56), Irene Rodriguez Carter (B.S.’57), Muriel Jessica L. Hendrix (B.S.) has joined HNTB ing value—one that will long be remem- Company, Bloomington, Ill. or campaigns. partner of the law firm Fleet, Spencer, Martin deduction. Christian Crusoe (B.S.’58), James Mann Ervin (B.S.’58), Violet Mize Richardson Corporation as a structural designer in the John R. Ridge (B.S., M.S. ’92) joins Roche & Kilpatrick, Destin, Fla. bered. If you would like to make a significant A unitrust is adaptable to many situa- (B.S.’58), John B. “Bart” Lawson (B.S.’59) bridge department of the Tampa office. 1985 Diagnostics as their director of reimburse- Russell M. Lazega (J.D.) has written the gift to Florida State University, without tions. For example, you could establish a uni- Craig E. O’Halloran (B.S.) has joined Eide 1960-1969 Scott Harrison (B.A.) earned his master’s ment services, North America. book, “Florida Practice: Florida Motor Vehicle reducing your own income, consider a chari- trust that designates a relative who is a stu- Bertie Mae Eddy Sunny Armel (B.S.’60), John H. Hull (B.S.’60), Robert A. Kennedy Bailly Technology Consulting as a Great Plains degree in computer science from Washington J. Marshall Shepherd (B.S. M.S. ’93, Ph.D. No-Fault Law Personal Injury Protection,” table remainder unitrust. dent to receive a percentage of the assets each (D.E.D.’60), Ben E. Weeks (M.S.’60), H. Robert Berry Sr. (B.S.’64), Mary Jo Hall consultant, Fargo, N.D. State University. He is employed by Syntec- ’99) was featured in the Network Journal “40 2005 edition. The unitrust is a unique creature of the year that he or she attends college, after Register (M.S.’64), Richard T. Wohlfarth (B.S.’64), Roger L. Klingaman (B.S.’65), Fuelmaster as an embedded firmware engi- Under Forty.” He was selected based upon his Kenneth E. Varnes (B.S.) has received the 2002 Internal Revenue Code that ensures an which time Florida State University would John G. Kolb Jr. (B.S.’65), Harold L. Clarke (B.S.’67), James E. Barnes (M.A.’68) neer, Tallahassee. outstanding achievement, contribution, 2003 National Investigator of the Year Award income stream for you and another benefici- receive the remainder. Alternatively, a uni- 1970-1979 Terry L. Katz (M.S.) has been named an leadership and influence in the corporate, from America International Group (AIG) for Summer Balsley (B.A.) has joined Global-5 Inc., a public relations marketing and multi- ary. After your lifetime(s), the trust remain- trust could be used to produce retirement Rev. Robert E. Frost (B.A.’70), Elizabeth C. Hall (M.S.’71, Ph.D.’73), Arthur Teele associate director of biostatistics at Imclone nonprofit, health and entrepreneurial areas demonstrating integrity and a commitment der is available to support your favorite col- income and ultimately provide a valuable Systems, where he designs clinical studies and and also for his service to the African- to working cooperation with the claim staff to media firm as a public relations/marketing Jr. (J.D.’72), Brenda Parks (B.S.’73, E.D.S.’81), William E. Roddenberry Sr. lege or program at Florida State University. gift. analyzes data for targeted oncology research American community. achieve best results. Varnes is the first Floridian coordinator, Orlando. You begin by making an irrevocable contri- (B.S.W.’73), Don E. Haney (B.S.’74), Joseph L. Shields (J.D.’74), Candice Renee using monclonal antibodies. Mark A. Smith (B.S.) is now president of his to win the award. Aimee L. Carpenter (B.S.) earned a Master If you would like to learn more about bution into the unitrust. This contribution Curenton (B.S.’75), Garland Bee Stafford III (B.A.’77), Christine Evangeline Oliver Ronald S. Phillips (B.S., M.S. ’02), formerly own firm, Skillhouse Staffing Solutions K.K., of Arts degree in sports administration from how a unitrust can benefit you and Florida a senior policy advisor with the House Armed Tokyo, Japan. 1997 the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. can be made in the form of cash, stock, secu- State, please call the Office of Planned Giving (Ph.D.’78), Eileen DeVries Brunner (M.S.’79), James R. Hooper (B.A.’79, J.D.’83) She has been named assistant director of Services Committee in the U.S. Congress, is Major Wayne W. Straw (M.B.A.) was select- Charles “Chad” Crabtree Jr. (J.D.) accept- rities—and even real estate! You are then at (850) 644-0753, or send an e-mail to compliance at the University of Central 1980-1989 now vice president for Cassidy and Associates, ed to attend the 2004-2005 War College of ed a position as director, real estate counsel entitled to a lifetime income. The annual [email protected]. We can Florida, Orlando. Douglas J. Dodd (‘89) a lobbying firm, Washington, D.C. the Navy Command and Staff, Newport, R.I., with Broks/Eckerd Corporation, Warwick, R.I. amount of income is equal to a percentage of help you determine if such a plan is practical Daryl R. Levine (B.S.) has graduated from Jerry T. Roden (B.S.) was appointed by and the School of Advanced Air Space Study, Capt. Arnaldo L. Colon (B.A.) has been the fair market value of the trust assets, reval- for you. Call us today! 1990-1999 the University of West Florida with a master’s Florida Gov. Jeb Bush as the chairman of the Montgomery, Ala. assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary ued annually. You select the payout rate at Kimberly Winter Cass (B.S.’92), Ryan A. Sayre (‘95) in educational leadership and has accepted Early learning Coalition for Indian River, Kevin F. Woodall (B.S.) was named partner Unit scheduled for deployment with the an internship with the National Association of the outset and it remains fixed. FSU Foundation 2000-2005 Martin & Okeechobee Counties. at Foley & Lardner, LLP, where he represents Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group to the Student Personnel Administrators, Public For example: John contributed $100,000 (850) 644-3192 Capt. Charles E. Boldt (B.S.’01), Robert Earle Legore (B.S.’01), Glen McClellan clients in labor, employment and general liti- Mediterranean Sea in support of the global Policy Division, Washington, D.C. to a unitrust, arranging to receive 7 percent of [email protected] Fletcher (‘04), Wind Henderson (‘05) gation matters, San Francisco. war on terrorism. 1986 Scott F. McZeal (B.A.) has been selected as FACULTY AND STAFF Carolyn E. Gascoigne (Ph.D.) received the Maj. S. Kirk Coker (B.S.), USMC, is current- one of 15 finalists nationwide in the 2005 John W. Eutsey, Leroy Fudge, Bruno Jensen, Inez Brewton Newton, Hazel Riddle Stover 1992 University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni ly assigned to the Marine Expeditionary Force Miller Urban Entrepreneurs Series business Jamie Austrich (B.S.) has been promoted to Association’s annual award for outstanding Command Element deploying to Iraq in sup- plan competition. He and his partner were partner at the law firm Shumaker, Loop & teaching, given to nine faculty members. port of Operation Iraqi Freedom. selected based upon their business plan for mission varied, but Kendrick, LLP, Tampa. TheUrbanFlavor.com. The site will begin serv- George Milton were in the area of elec- Eric S. Faulconer (B.S.) has been hired as 1998 1987 ing the Detroit and Chicago markets in 2006. George Milton, tronic systems design the inaugural women’s soccer coach by Jeff Pompe (M.S., Ph.D. ’90), professor of Allen K. Lynch (Ph.D.) has been given the Genny L. Spies (B.S.) received the Central 86, FSU professor and trouble-shooting. Armstrong Atlantic State University. Distinguished Faculty Award at the Eugene economics at Francis Marion University, was Florida Commercial Real Estate Society’s 2005 emeritus of anthropol- Most of his designs named to the Nellie Cooke Sparrow Chair in Lt. Cmdr. Roger A. Hartman (B.S.) recent- W. Stetson School of Business and Economics Hallmark “Rookie of the Year” Award, ogy and an estab- were for unique circuits Business at FMU, Florence, S.C. ly returned from a routine deployment in sup- of Mercer University. Lynch has developed a Orlando. lished artist, died in needed by individual Cathy Camp Sargent (B.A.) has been pro- port of the war on terrorism. Hartman was graduate course for master’s students who June. researchers. Some, moted to senior traffic coordinator at St. assigned to the guided missile ship, the USS are able to learn statistical tools by applying 2003 Harry S. Truman carrier strike group. them in a course project to solve a problem Milton started at worked out in collabo- Johns and Partners Advertising and Public Stephanie M. Brod (B.S.) has been selected for their current employer. This is the third FSU in 1956 and Peter Murphy ration with the scien- Relations, Jacksonville, Fla. She will manage to work at the Miami Art Museum as a devel- 1993 time Lynch has received the award. taught until 1980, tists in Alan Marshall’s Ion Cyclotron timelines and workflow for the firm’s Ford, opment associate, Miami. John M. Crossman (B.S.) was promoted to Richard M. Rosenberg (B.S.) has been George Milton when he retired as a Clearwire, Convergys and Cornerstone cre- Matthew B. Hobby (B.A.) is the marketing Resonance (ICR) group, were sold to other principal, director of investment services at named as a print buyer for Media-Solutions, ative teams. and graphic designer for the Arts Noca tenured associate professor. ICR researchers. Trammell Crow Company, Orlando. the largest independent media planning and Theater, New York City. “George was a diligent and well-liked One of Murphy’s principal responsibili- Jonathan “J.R.” Riddell (B.S.’93) is practic- buying service in the Southeast, Atlanta. 1988 Jessie D. Parkin (B.S.) recently completed professor and a practicing artist,” said Bruce ties was for trouble-shooting and improving ing law at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Andrew Chapin (B.S.) has been promoted U.S. Navy basic training with honors at Grindal, professor of anthropology. “He the power supplies that provide current for Sacramento, Calif. 1999 to senior associate at the law firm Lowndes, Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. taught classes on cultural symbolism, and was the strongest magnets at the lab. Adam E. DeRosa (M.S.) has been named Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., an expert on art from Egypt and the Near East. At the time of his death, he was working Orlando, Fla. 1994 director of student services at Everglades 2004 He traveled quite a bit and many of his class- with colleagues on a major upgrade to the Noell J. Barnidge (B.A.), a Savannah University, Boca Raton. Richard Conner (B.S.) has been promoted Katie K. Crosby (B.A.) has been promoted Morning News sports reporter, placed fifth in Ryan I. Friedman (B.S.) has been named as es included carefully prepared slides of his power supplies. to senior design director at LPK, the largest to assistant producer at St. John & Partners the Associated Press Sports Editors Best an account executive of account services and photographs.” independent design agency in the world, Advertising and Public Relations, Jacksonville. Writing of 2004 national contest in the break- planning department for MediaSolutions, A native of Marianna, Fla., Milton joined Cincinnati. Kevin R. Gowen II (J.D.) recently joined Clinton Silas ing news category. Atlanta. the Air Force during World War II. He earned Leslie Marrs (M.M.) has completed her doc- Rumverger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A. as an associ- Clinton Silas, 95, skilled FSU nuclear Stacey Rose Kirby (B.S.) has been named Whitney V. Harrell (B.S., M.S. ‘00) joined his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1953, and a mas- toral degree in musical arts at the University of ate practicing in commercial litigation. research machinist, died June 7. Silas worked partner at Seiber Design Inc., Atlanta. the office of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, North Carolina at Greensboro. Joseph A. Rosso (B.S.) has been named as a ter’s degree in 1954 in painting and art history, for 27 years for the physics department. Bryan C. Ramos (B.A.) has opened the practicing in the areas of product liability and project engineer at Miller Legg, one of the both from FSU. In 1980, he received another “Clinton was critical in building all of the 1990 Ramos Law Firm, LLC. The firm handles civil asbestos defense litigation, Miami. largest multi disciplined consulting firms, bachelor’s degree in creative writing. specialized equipment they used,” said Kirby Lisa L. Bradford (B.S.) has been promoted litigation matters, and specializes in the repre- Lt. Cmdr. Melvin Paul Kessler (M.M.) was West Palm Beach, Fla. Kember, vice president for Research. “He cre- to associate director of Global Market sentation of Georgia’s injured workers. named the 26th leader of “the Navy’s Oldest Peter R. Murphy ated fantastic, unique pieces that were neces- Strategy and Planning, Global Customer Dr. Scott Wagner (B.S.) has graduated from and Finest Band,” March. 2005 Business Development, for the Procter and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Jennifer Hobby Newell (B.S.) is one of the By Bruce Brandt sary for nuclear research. He was a great guy Studies. four voice personalities of the morning drive Melissa G. Rossi (B.F.A.) directed the film Peter Robert Murphy, 63, an electrical and a valuable colleague to have. I think he Gamble Co. “Charm,” which won an Oscar at the Student radio show, “The Bert Show,” on Q100.5 FM, engineer at the National High Mag-netic Field didn’t retire until he was around 85, but he Steven W. Lopez (B.S.) is the inventor of a Academy Awards, Beverly Hills, Calif. The 10- 1995 Atlanta. Labora-tory, died June 10. was always a young and vigorous person.” process that samples air to detect harmful minute film is about a shy girl with a crush on David L. Downing (B.S.) was promoted to Silas was a native of River Junction, Fla., biological and chemical agents within the a guy at her office. Murphy started work at the magnet lab contents of mail. lieutenant with the Florida State University in October 1993. His contributions to the lab’s and a longtime resident of Tallahassee. 14 / September 2005 September 2005 / 15 Great Escape! 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The above photo was taken during a Sculpture I class.“ 16 / September 2005 FSU now plugged into next generation internet By Jill Elish For example: ture for research universities and technology FSU Media Relations Office •Assistant Scholar Jeffrey McDonald in companies. Similar regional optical networks the physics department is one of 1,900 scien- are under way or have been completed in This is not your father’s Internet. tists from 36 countries involved in the other states - but Florida’s network is the The Florida LambdaRail Network, a Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment, only one fully created, funded and controlled next-generation Internet that is faster than one of the largest international scientific col- by a group of universities, according to any other education-based network in the laborations in history. The experiment, which Conrad, who was one of the founders of FLR. Southeast and is among the top in the nation is designed to help scientists understand “This puts us on equal footing with the in speed and capacity, is now operating at some of the most basic properties of matter, best research institutions in the nation,” he FSU and nine other universities in the state. will generate an enormous amount of data: said. “It levels the playing field for our facul- FSU was a leader in establishing the net- During one sec- ty in competing work, which can move information at speeds ond of CMS "This gives us a networking speed we for grants of 10 gigabits per second and has space for a running, a data could not even dream about just three because funding total of 32 10-gigabit networks, or channels. It volume equiva- years ago," said Larry Conrad agents know has 100 times more capacity than what was lent to 10,000 Encyclopaedia Brittanica is that we have the fastest research network available to the universities previously — recorded. connectivity available.” capacity that they will be able to purchase at •Computer Science Professor Greg Besides FSU, the private and public uni- a fraction of the current cost. Riccardi is involved with the MorphBank versities in the FLR consortium are the “This gives us a networking speed we database, a joint project of FSU's School of University of Florida, Florida Atlantic could not even dream about just three years Computational Science, the College of University, Florida Institute of Technology, ago,” said Larry Conrad, chair of the Florida Information and the biology and computer Florida International University, Nova LambdaRail Board and associate vice presi- science departments. The database contains Southeastern University, the University of dent and chief information officer at FSU. thousands of high-resolution photographs Central Florida, the University of Miami, the “Before, it would have taken days to down- Larry Conrad and other images of plant and animal speci- University of West Florida and the load multiple terabyte files. Now it will take widely separated by distance becomes as mens. Thanks to a National Science University of North Florida. a few hours.” easy as working with someone just down the Foundation grant, the scope of the project The network relies on so-called dark Whether probing elemental particles, hall. Data files previously too huge to send and the number of images that must be fiber, existing buried fiber optic cable, to con- cataloging images or sharing climate data, across the Internet will flow as easily as e- moved across the FSU network connections nect the universities. Strategic partners more and more scientists rely on massive mail from one desktop to another.” will increase in order to store hundreds of include Cisco Systems, which provided high- data vaults located at universities and institu- Kemper said many FSU researchers are thousands of images submitted by speed optical electronics, routers and other tions around the world. involved in projects that involve sending researchers from all over the world. equipment and Level3 Communications and “The LambdaRail conquers space,” said large volumes of data over the Internet.FSU’s Florida LambdaRail is part of the FiberCo, an Internet2 fiber holding company. FSU Vice President for Research Kirby participation in the LambdaRail is crucial to National LambdaRail, an initiative to create a FiberCo facilitated FLR’s purchase of 1,540 Kemper. “Collaboration between people the success of the projects. national high-speed information infrastruc- route miles from Level3 Communications.