The Rock, Winter 2009 (Vol. 79, No. 2)

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Winter 2009

The Rock, Winter 2009 (vol. 79, no. 2)

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WHITTIER COLLEGE MAGAZINE MUSIC PROGRAM COMPOSES MAGNUM OPUS WINTER 2009 WHITTIER WEEKEND 2008 an 1z d the Poet Award goes to..."

The Alumni Association Board of Directors is calling for nominations for the 2009 Poet Awards. Nominations are due on March 28, 2009. This year's honorees will be recognized on October 24, 2009, during Whittier Weekend. Please save the date!

POET AWARD CATEGORIES:

former president of The Julian Foundation for outstanding achievement in his or her and visionary for the Joint Venture Public career. Past recipients have included Richard Library; and Stephen Gothold '63, former Nixon '34, 37th President of the United States; Whittier College professor and founder of J. Stanley Sanders '63, prominent attorney, Chorale Bel Canto. Rhodes Scholar, and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate; and Carol Tenopir '74, author, Alumni Service to the College scholar and professor of public information Award, for extensive service to the sciences at the University of Tennessee. College since graduation. Past recipients have included Bob '40 and Olive '41 Clift, Outstanding Young Alumni beloved managers of the Whittier College Award, for recognition of alumni who bookstore; Ray Dezember '53, generous have graduated within the past 15 years, philanthropist and former Chairman of the and who have demonstrated significant Board of Trustees; and George Tenopir '48 achievement. Past recipients have included former Dean of Admissions and loyal John Murdy '89, multi-talented musician, alumni volunteer. author and Creative Director at Universal Creative; Edward Petersen '93, co-founder of Honorary Alumni, for outstanding UnionStreet.com and Senior VP for Infospace, non-alumni members of the College Inc.; and M. Rene Islas '00, successful career community who have enhanced the in education public policy and former Chief of Whittier College experience for alumni. Staff to the Assistant Secretary of Education. Past recipients have included Dr. Paul Smith. former Whittier College President; Michael Alumni Community impact McBride. Whittier College professor of political for important contributions made science and softball coach; Charlotte Graham, by alumni to their home communities. generous philanthropist and former Chairman Past recipients have included Janet Henke '63, of the Board of Trustees. former Mayor of Whittier; Barbara June Hill '50,

PLEASE SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY MARCH 28, 2009 bmission of multiple nominees is encouraged. For more information, call the Office of Alumni Relations

1887 at 562.907.4222. To nominate, visit www.whittier.edu/poetawardnomination. COLLE GE Winter 2009 Volume 79, Number 2 FEATURES Campus Center Opens 26 From blueprints to construction, this has been one of the most highly-anticipated capitol projects for the College in recent years. Magnum Opus 30 For nine decades, the Department of Music has created and sustained its veritable symphony of success at Whittier College, led by faculty committed to teaching students a harmonious—and practical— blend of music history, technique, and skills to make it in the industry. Whittier Weekend '08 36 From classes to tours to presentations and debates, alumni returning to campus for reunions had ample opportunity for immersion in Poet life today, while remembering the "good old days" of their own undergraduate experiences.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor 2

President's Corner 3 Campus News Around the Rock 4 Society Pages 16 Faculty Fires 18

Sports 20 Alumni News Developing Whittier 38 Alumni Association President's Letter 40 Poet to Poet 46 Senior Moments 56

ABOUT THE COVER: Late afternoon shadows provide a modicum of cooling for the campus' new hot spot, officially opened at the beginning of the school year. Photo by Ian Bradshaw Photography.

1 EDITOR'S PAGE THE ROCK LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

EDITOR

ASSISTANT EDITOR It is our great pleasure to inform your readers that on June 28, 2008, we established Arnaha ART DIRECTION Library in Arnaha Village, a remote village in NOTES Sarlahi District, Nepal. We would like to take COMMUNICATIONS INTERN 'S this opportunity to thank you for covering our story in The Rock magazine (Fall 2008, TOR p. 5). We collected more than 2,000 books Stephanie Chavez

EDI at Whittier College. Wow!!! The books were A FRUITS OF LABOR. The newly established public Eriqa qJj donated to Better World Books, which were Library in remote Arnaha Village, Nepal, houses in turn donated to Room to Read. We also a variety of reading selections, thanks to the Leigh Akins '72' collected some financial donations. With all efforts of Shah, Pant, and Pant. Richard Chu this support, we were able to establish a small Andre Coleman library in the village. [Please keep up with our] Rosemary Donoyan '05 progress by visiting www.booksfornepal.org. Raymond Erickson '63 Once again, thank you very much Caroline Galvin '08 for your support! Ana Gutierrez Mike Kennett —SANTOSH SHAH '07, NIRAJ PANT '07, Magaly Perez '09' AND RAVI PANT '08, CO-FOUNDERS OF The,Qq,Qk .0 BOOKS FOR NEPAL A BOOK CLUB. With stacks upon stacks of donated books as an impromptu backrest, Shah sits with some of the library's most avid subscribers. Sharon D. Herzberger

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT

As I was visiting with my father, Wayne Kudos to the Hawai'i Chapter's annual send- F. Schooley '42 today, he mentioned that off reception for incoming students and you no longer acknowledge his class in the their parents (The Rock, Fall 2008, p. 48). THE ROCK, Winter 2009 Poet-to-Poet section of your magazine. He Not all colleges have such events, even Volume 79, Number 2 Questions? Copyright © 2009 Whittier College laughed and said he has decided that per- here in California! It was a wonderful event Concerns? Love it? haps he is the last one left from his class! at the Oahu Country Club (I think that's Hate it? Then Let THE ROCK is published by correct) with delicious pupus. Although Whittier College us know. E-mail —JANET SCHOOLEY [email protected] many of the parents present were soft- Our mailing address is: Letters are subject EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to space limitations, spoken, the students seemed to hit it off THE ROCK to publication in The Rock only publishes those class notes well with questions from all fields. Elizabeth Office of Communications a future issue of submitted during any issue's production Power Robison had much to offer in her Whittier College The Rock. period. We encourage all Poets from every assessment of Whittier College and it was 13406 Philadelphia St. graduating year to continue sending us P.O. Box 634 a pleasure meeting her and her husband. updates and news at any time, by either Whittier, CA 90608 Very enjoyable and informative! submitting directly to your class agent (class Phone (562) 907-4277 agent names and contact information are —ROANN FUKUNAGA P'll Fax (562) 907-4927 available online at www.whittier.edu/ E-mail: [email protected] ClassAgents) or to the Office of Alumni Relations ([email protected] or Whittier Photo corrections and more Memories College Office of Alumni Relations, P.O. Box of the Spot can be found on page 54. 634, Whittier, CA 90608).

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PRESIDENT'S CORNER ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS:

I SO ENJOY OPENING about how our students learn to think, are accompanied by a photo taken from MY MAIL AT WHITTIER become expert in weighing different one of our yearbooks, so that incoming COLLEGE. Unlike the points of view, and develop a sophis- students can imagine the day some years usual assortment of bills ticated quantitative sensibility and an before when the people featured so and unwanted fliers that appreciation for cultures around the world. prominently on the wall of their residence comprise our mail at home, To show that Whittier occupies a place of hall once stood in their shoes. I get such variety at the real distinction—even among other liberal This display is just about the best office. I receive publications arts colleges—I point to national surveys advertisement we can create for the that keep me up-to-date showing that our graduates read more value of a liberal arts education, evidence about the world of higher education, and and write more papers than their peers, that our graduates can do anything they more magazines than I can possibly read and that our graduates interact more set their mind to do, and a preview of about exponential changes yet to come with people displaying different values the extraordinary opportunities that via new technology. Of course, I love the and coming from different backgrounds. await newly matriculating Poets. Then checks sent by people and foundations These are indices of a transformative each day, when our students visit the wanting to support our College and its educational environment, one that fosters Campus Center and stop by the cafeteria faculty and students. And I read with intellectual and social development. or The Spot, they also notice the perfectly eagerness and gratitude letters from But the basic question about the placed, new Weingart Center, offering alumni who are doing well and want liberal arts, in the end, just boils down career planning services and help getting me to know how Whittier started them to wonderment about what our students internships both here and abroad. These on the road to success. do after graduation. People are curious constant reminders nudge students to We tell students that at Whittier they about how a graduate with a degree in recognize that their time at Whittier is can prepare for just about any career, and philosophy or sociology can afford to precious and to use it fully to develop the letters and calls I receive tell me this is eat. And that's where knowing how a the competencies to prepare them for true. Over the last few weeks I have heard Whittier education has benefitted our the rest of their lives. from alumni who held such positions as alumni comes in handy. The bottom line If you plan a trip to the campus, let minister, superintendent of schools, Wall is that our graduates can do anything. the folks in the Weingart Center know Street financial manager, military officer, The letters I get tell me this. that you'd be happy to talk with students lawyer, doctor, entertainment executive, As we prepare for new students to or give feedback on a resumé. And if real estate broker, real estate developer, arrive each fall, my assistant Irene Gallardo you get a survey from Irene next legislative aide, college professor, college performs an important task. She writes summer, please respond. In the mean- president, oil company president, bank to a group of alumni, asking each to time, send your stories directly to me and president, chemical company president, complete a survey for the "My Life. My I will share them. How did you get from and clothing designer. I could go on. College." campaign, and most willingly here to there? Who helped you? And Whittier stands proudly as one of respond. Irene then creates a series of with your experience, what would you this nation's finest liberal arts colleges, posters to display on the walls of first-year now do differently to prepare? and the variety of fields populated by our halls, to greet our new students and their Every day I look eagerly at my inhox. graduates and their leadership positions parents on move-in day. The posters list I hope to see a letter from you. in them are the ultimate testament to the the respondent's major, current profession, Go Poets! value of the education we offer. graduate degrees, and memories of a This does not mean, however, broad Whittier education that arms each Sincerely, that everyone understands the value graduate with an all-important flexibility of our brand of education. Some people to handle the vicissitudes of career paths question how the "liberal arts" prepares and to get from here to wherever he or Sharon D. Herzberger graduates for careers. In response, I talk she is now. These posters often President

3 CHANGING OF THE GUARD NEWCOMER DUNKELMAN REPLACES VETERAN LEGOZA

JOINING THE POET COMMUNITY IN Formerly with the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand, EARLY DECEMBER, James "Jim" Dunkelman where he served in the higher education, manufacturing, and has officially begun his term as the College's petroleum industry groups, Dunkelman received his undergradu- vice president for finance and administration. ate degree from California State University, Los Angeles and Dunkelman comes to Whittier from completed graduate work at Claremont Graduate University. He nearby Claremont, where he served for is a certified public accountant in the State of California, holds 16 years in successive roles—including active membership in the American Institute of Certified Public vice president and treasurer, controller, Accountants, and has taught university accounting courses for the and director of financial services—for the Western Association of College and University Business Officers. Claremont University Consortium (CUC), Dunkelman replaces Janice Legoza, a longtime Whittier AROUND THE ROCK the management organization that provides fixture whose impressive record of accomplishments includes 29 coordinated services for the consor- the interim presidency (2004-2005) and management of such tium's five undergraduate and two graduate critical, capital projects as the new Campus Center and Rose schools. His various responsibilities encom- Hill Center for Information and Technology Resources. Legoza's passed financial oversight, accounting, and related support sound financial leadership for both Whittier Law School and services to seven entities within The Claremont Colleges group: Whittier College through the last decade led to a significant Claremont Graduate University, Scripps College, Claremont increase of the endowment, securing of a bond issue to McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Keck purchase the law school property and seed the Campus Center Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, and the CUC project, and the continued health of the Whittier portfolio, division itself. despite unanticipated economic downturns.

ACHIEVING EXCELENCIA Applying Knowledge ORTIZ PROGRAMS RECOGNIZED BY WASHINGTON, D.C. ORGANIZATION To Public Poky And IN EDUCATION nnne000nPrec,n.

OPERATED THROUGH THE CULTURAL CENTER under the direction of Luz Maria Galbreath, Whittier College's Ortiz Programs were recognized by the national, nonprofit organization Excelencia in its annual survey of college and university programs devoted to improving achievement and academic opportunities for Latino students at the collegiate and graduate level. Launched in 2005, the Excelencia in Education initiative seeks to identify good ideas, tactics, and strategies already at work in the nation's post-secondary schools and to promote institutional practices and educational policies that support Latino students' academic success. Receiving an "Honorable Mention" nod, the Ortiz Programs met key criteria as outlined by the Excelencia in Education committee, including having a dedicated professional staff with demonstrated commitment and leadership; strong community networks; proven record of success in addressing the needs of Latinos and all students; and deliv- ery of services and programs that integrate Latino culture and enhance Latino students' navigation between home, community, school, and career. rolelwjlw_e4()? "The mission of the Ortiz Programs is to support Latino students in their academic pursuits and leadership development EXCELENCIA through workshops and programs," said Galbreath. "It was an honor for me to join representatives from around the country at this event to celebrate not only our achievements, but those of peer colleges banded together in this important effort." 2008 As part of this award, a profile of the Ortiz Programs will be included in the 2008 edition of Works for Latino HOUSTON, TEXAS Students: Examples of Exce/encia Compendium and promoted during Excelencia's national campaign.

>> FOUNDED IN THE 70s, WHITTIER'S ALIANZA DE LOS AMIGOS WAS THE FIRST LATINO ALUMNI GROUP ORGANIZED IN THE SOUTHWEST. MANY OTHER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES HAVE 4 SINCE USED WHITTIER'S MODEL TO FORMAT THEIR OWN ORGANIZATIONS. ESSENCE OF SUCCESS FIRST—YEAR STUDENT WINS NATIONAL ANNUAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION CONFERENCE SHOWCASES 11

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Delivered presentations included: I COVER GIRL. Autism Spectrum Disorders, Determination by Katherine D. Ore '09 and optimism are IN HIGH SCHOOL, ,Jenae Nicole Davis '12 Criteria used to select the five staples in Davis' The Effect of Water Conservation Education vocabulary, a fact was told by her music teacher that she scholarship winners from among nearly on Student Behavior, by Juliette Donatelli '09 that helped win Hispanic Medicinal Herbal Remedies and couldn't play the cello. 1,000 entrants included academic record, her a scholarship Cultural Competency, by Garik Linnastruth '09 Davis, who was born without a left financial need, and personal essay. Called and well-deserved nod from the Treatment Options for Grade III hand, didn't like that answer. "gifted" and "inspiring" by the magazine's Sallie Mae Fund, Acromioclavicular Joint Separation, So, with some modifications to her editor-in-chief, the awardees were formally a profile in Essence by Melissa M. Urrutia '09 instrument, a little ingenuity and a lot of recognized at the conference, following a day magazine, and a spot at a national leader- A Debate on Federal Intervention in determination, not only did she learn how of instructional sessions and panel discus- ship conference. New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina, to play the cello, she became first chair in sions all designed to encourage women like by Leslie C. King '09 her school orchestra. As a pre-med student Davis to succeed in college and beyond. Changes in Gender Space as Reflected at Whittier College, Davis is using the same "The leadership conference was enlight- Through Chinese Literature and Architecture drive to achieve her educational goals— ening and empowering," said Davis, who from the Late Qing to the Modern, and with similar successful results. admitted that hearing from the speakers by Ying "Julia" Chow '09 In a competition jointly held by The and meeting with hundreds of participants The Effect of Summer Water Availability on Sallie Mae Fund and Essence magazine, from all over the country was not only Water Relations of Riparian Species Located Davis became one of five to receive an inau- reassuring that she is not alone in her chal- I in the Western Cape of South Africa, gural "Generation Next" Scholarship—an lenges, but that her "academic aspirations by Brittany Kunz '09 initiative launched last year to promote are real and attainable." Towards A Census of Quasar Jet Speeds From college access, personal development, and "My parents taught me never to lose Radio Reference Frame VLBA Observations, professional preparation among young sight of my dreams. And no obstacle should by Christopher Marvin '09 African-American women. Along with a be big enough to stop you from achieving your 33 Water Transport Properties in Leaves monetary award to put toward her Whittier goals," she said with complete conviction. of Post-fire Resprouts Compared to Pre-fire tuition, Davis was invited to participate To which she then wisely added, "[But Adults of Heteromeles Arbutifolia, in the first-annual Essence Young Women I also] realize I am going to have to figure by Gabrieha Orona '10 Leadership Conference and was profiled in out my own way of doing things." Dissolving Blood Clots with Snake Venom the magazine's October issue. Extracts, by Nancy Pineda '09 Identifying Species Response to Changing >> WHITTIER'S LATEST HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT IS Light and Salinity at Weeks Bay, THE VENERABLE GRAND MASTER HSING YUN, HEAD OF by Alexandria Pivovaroff '09 ONE OF THE LARGEST BUDDHIST SECTS IN THE WORLD. MANY HANDS, TOUGH WORK AN INSIDER'S PERSPECTIVE ON A WHITTIER COLLEGE TRADITION, BY NORA GARCIA '09 09 ia rc Ga

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A VOLUNTEER POET BRIGADE. About 20 teams of Whittier students sporting neon green tee-shirts fanned out into Whittier and surrounding cities donating Labor at community organizations for the annual Helping Hands event—including this group, who joined article author Nora Garcia '09 at the Rio Hondo Temporary Home.

IT'S 7:30 A.M. ON A CHILLY SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER, Arriving at our destination, we quickly decide who will be and I'm amazed to see hundreds of students up at this eager doing which of our two tasks: painting a hallway/stairwell or hour after a Friday night, preparing to spread out into the city ripping up old carpet from a small office floor. I join the four (and her neighbors) for a full day of volunteerism. that will tear up the carpet—which proves to be quite a difficult Brightly clad in neon green t-shirts that read "Helping task. Over the next three hours. 10 hands pall and tug, and tug Hands Day," they lounge on the concrete benches and rows and pull, playing a game of wills with an uncooperative rug. THIS IS OUR of chairs temporarily set up in the Campus Center's Rose Hills Meanwhile, across the hall, the other half of our crew COMMUNITY, Courtyard. They huddle in groups, some drifting over to feast paints the ceiling and side walls of a stair route. Glancing out, working together on the morning's catered spread. But all are awaiting their I have to wonder why the beautiful, blue-hued walls with per- for a greater aim— assignment for the day ahead. fect white stars are being painted over with a bland off-white. to lend a hand As 1100k around at the crowd of strangers and friends, Alas, it is not my decor expertise that brought us here today. where it is I can't help but feel an incredible sensation. This is our Much later, having gained victory over the rug and suc- most needed. community, working together for a greater aim—to lend a cessfully completed all the assigned tasks at the center, Ita1ce —Nora Garcia '09 hand where it is most needed. a moment to reflect and conclude that though our duties And the assignments are plenty. Della Hudson, residential seemed comparatively minor (but exhausting!), we must have life director and annual coordinator for the day's program, taken a great load off of the managing crew at the Rio Hondo calls them out one after another: St. Matthias Church, Luna Temporary Home. We settled in for three hours and dutifully Recovery, Boys and Girls Club, Interfaith Food Center, H.O.W. carried out our promise of service. House, First Day Coalition, Salvation Army Shelter, Hispanic And together, I believe the 12 of us truly learned a valuable Outreach Task Force, Bridge of Faith. As the list rumbles on, lesson, and one that's the point of the day: that even a little groups begin to form and move out to their sites. help goes a long way. I join a group of 12 headed for the Rio Hondo Temporary Home, an assistance facility housed within a state hospital.

>> LEARN MORE ABOUT WHITTIER COLLEGE'S ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT AT WWWWHITTIER.EDU/ABOUT/VISIONFORTHEFUTURE/CAMPUSCLIMATECOMMITMENT. 6 AN OCEAN'S DIVIDE WHITTIER COLLEGE ADMISSION STAFF RECRUITS IN HONG KONG

CROSSING APPROXIMATELY 7,300 MILES In a whirlwind schedule, Lisa Meyer, and one significant ocean, two members of vice president for enrollment, and Darryl I PURPLE & GOLD the Office of Admission traveled to Hong Kong Fey '04, international admission counselor, WILDLIFE TO GREEN! To keep up with in an ongoing effort to broaden Whither's visited schools around Hong Kong on the ENDORSES Whittier College's international population and connections. four-day trip, talking with students, high "green" efforts, This is the first time in decades that the school counselors, teachers, and alumni. bookmark the site WHITTIER www.whittier.edu/ College has undertaken a formal overseas "It was a wonderful week of meeting uk NAMLai RecyclingProgram. recruitment trip, typically relying on word- people, getting to know Hong Kong, and "EXEMPLARY SCHOOL of-mouth, school reputation, in-country promoting the Whittier College experi- IN ORGANIZATION'S school counselors and alumni, and inex- ence and liberal arts program to this new ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY pensive electronic channels to capture its audience," said Meyer. "There is so much foreign-student population. And to date, this potential for us to recruit these students IN A REPORT CONDUCTED by conservative effort has always resulted in a to America and provide them with great the National Wildlife Federation and small but consistent stream of international educational opportunities, while further Princeton Survey Research Associates students enrolling at Whittier—typically enhancing the cosmopolitan aspect and International, Whittier College proved comprising five percent of the total student cultural exchange that takes place on it is "making the grade" in terms of body and, in any given year, representing our own campus." environmental programs and projects. 15 to 20 different countries. The comprehensive study. Campus Environment 2008: A National Report Card on Sustainability in Higher Education Trends and New Develop- ments in College and University Leadership. Academics and Operations, sought to review trends and new developments in environmental performance and sustainability at 1,068 institutions. Recognizing colleges and universities for exemplary efforts, the report awarded academic letter grades (A through D) for collective, national performance on environmental literacy,

energy, water, transportation, land- - WHITT1 Eft scaping, waste reduction, and more. fl liii Further, the study analyzed collective trends in the areas of management, operations, and academics. Whittier College was among the 334 individual schools cited in the report for "having exemplary levels of sustainability activities" and a "strong commitment to do more." A BUILDING FOREIGN RELATIONS. Vice President for Enrollment Lisa Meyer and international admission counselor Darryl Foy '04 flank students from the Hong Kong International School during their Whittier College recruitment visit.

>> DURING THE 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR, MORE THAN 100 WHITTIER STUDENTS TRAVELED ABROAD, FROM DENMARK AND GREECE TO CHINA, MOROCCO, AND GHANA AMONG OTHERS. 7 CELEBRATING P.O.P ik

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Broadoaks internship, Mary Pacheco '10 knows a special ceremony this past fall. Sponsored by to ho a thing or two now about working with kids. by the Weingart Foundation, P.O.P. offers P CK A P.O.P. STAR. Maria Alba '10 shares thoughts She also believes that the experience has built a select number of first- and second-year about her "transformative" internship RO a solid foundation for her intended profession: students of diverse backgrounds the chance experience at a ceremony ceLebrating students E marriage and family counselor. for accelerated professional development completing the Weingart ProfessionaL Opportunities Program. "1 learned so much from the teachers experiences, workshops, and mentoring. The and the children. JGiven the opportunity,] intent is to help these students discern and In this inaugural year, organizations ND TH I would definitely do this again," she said. devise viable education and career goals, offering student internships through P.O.P. Pacheco is one of 22 students who and, ultimately, build a marketable resume ranged from private law offices and hospitals AROU participated in the Professional Opportunities prior to graduation. to commercial businesses, nonprofit services, and city and county government agencies. Maria Alba '10 interned at City of Hope Hospital, a dedicated cancer research, TO MARKET, TO MARKET treatment, and education facility. Alba's BROKERAGE INTERNSHIP DELIVERS MULTI-IMMENSIOru assignment included working closely with FAST-TRACK TRAINING patients-everything from general assistance

/ to interacting with and translating for LIVING JUST OUTSIDE THE CITY, Kial Ramirez '09 spent his summer as a Spanish-speakers. bonefide commuter, traveling into and out of New York City for an internship with "Having had previous experience leading inter-broker dealer BGC Partners, an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald that [dealing] with cancer, this was close to my provides voice and electronic brokering services to banks around the world. heart. I wanted to give back," said the social Ramirez' learning curve included both informal and formal training. Early work major, noting that the experience has on, he had to quickly become familiar with the Bloomberg L.P. computer helped her refine her career ambitions toward platform, used by most companies in the financial industry. This essential tool becoming a hospice counselor. delivers second-by-second information and news about the market, live stock quotes, and a place to Describing the empathy she felt for connect online with both clients and colleagues. her charges, Alba recalls, "I told them not He also spent several weeks at a time on the trading floor, rotating through various desks, learning to give up on this battle." about the products being traded, and communicating with both the brokers and customers. Concurrently, Before joining the staff at the Montebello he was enrolled in a professional Series 7, Securities Exchange Commission-exam training course to meet Family Support Center, Esteffie Martinez '11 says basic requirements toward becoming a registered representative, able to trade stocks and bonds in any she had a "one-track mind" to become a high market. This course in particular, he found to be one of the most valuable aspects to his summer program, school English teacher. Now, she's not so sure. as it potentially places him ahead of the curve post-graduation. As part of her internship, she served as "Not just anyone can take this exam," he explains. "You have to be sponsored by a major bank a group leader, chaperoning children aged or financial institution. Overall, this internship was an absolutely outstanding experience! I was well- eight and above on trips to beaches arid trained for tasks, and I made very valuable connections—people who can [help me secure] a job in the parks. She didn't think she would like work- industry in the future, and people I continue to be in contact with even now." ing with this younger set, but by the end And when asked if he found any drawbacks in his summer program, Ramirez wryly noted, "the of her internship, she discovered quite the [long] hours and the commute." contrary was true. But after a moment, he shrugged and added, "But I guess that's just something that I am going to "[P.O.P.] helped me gain a wider have to get accustomed to, working in this industry." perspective of my educational and career goals," she said. "It's a valuable experience that should be part of every student's [college] education."

>> IN ADDITION TO PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON '34, PRESIDENTS JIMMY CARTER AND GERALD FORD HAVE EACH ATTENDED WHITTIER COLLEGE-SPONSORED EVENTS. 8 SAVING TIME COLLEGE ENCAPSULATES 2008 MEMORABILIA FOR FUTURE POETS

IN A SMALL BUT MEANINGFUL a complete mystery as to the nature of celebration in late September, members the archived memorabilia. of the College community, alumni, city In a move to mirror the intentions of dignitaries, and guests were invited to the 1911 Poets, a new time capsule was take part in a special re-dedication of created, composed of items solicited from the John Greenleaf Whittier memorial the student body, faculty, alumni, and city plaque and the sealing of a College leaders. The new sealed container, which time capsule, which will be slated for has been buried within the Campus opening in 2058. Center confines, holds the following, each The bronze Greenleaf memorial a well thought-out representation of the had previously adorned a stone monu- 2008 Poet community: ment on the Lower Quad and was a gift from the City of Whittier made to the A "Fear the Poet" bumper sticker College in 1911. Last summer, the monu- A "Poet Pride" button 01 Faculty Handbook A BURIED TREASURE. ment was deconstructed and moved in Two issues of the Quaker Commemorative 'Alumni Board roster, 2008-2009 items collected by preparation for the building of the new Campus newspaper 11 A copy of the Alumni Directory the campus com- Campus Center. 01 Two editions of The Rock magazine "Whittier Weekend 2008 brochure munity have been Behind the plaque, a time capsule enclosed and buried "A list of enrolled students, Fall 2008 ''Map of the City of Whittier was discovered with remnants of a Poet in a time capsule, 2008 "Guide to Student Whittier Chamber of Commerce slated for opening community existing nearly a century Government Officers" booklet Membership Directory in 2058. earlier. Unfortunately, over the years 11, 2008 Admission Viewbook A copy of the Whittier Daily News moisture had seeped into the stone and copy of the 2007 Whittier College A Proclamation honoring Whittier permeated the capsule's seal, rendering Carbon Footprint Assessment College, made by the City of the items inside a total loss—and posing ' 2007-2009 Academic Catalog of Courses Whittier leadership

CAPTURING THE MOMENT. Representing student government, campus media, societies, and other campus leadership, a group gathers with President -41 rger at the re-dedication of the historic John Greenleaf Whittier memorial plaque, re-installed following completion of the Campus Center construction.

>> THE FIRST INCARNATION OF THE CAMPUS INN OPENED IN 1929 IN THE GIRL'S COTTAGE (LOCATED OFF OF PAINTER AVENUE), WHICH ALSO HOUSED THE STUDENT EXECUTIVE OFFICES. 9 10

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WHILE THE EDUCATIONAL INDUSTRY find the "right college fit," named CONTINUES TO DEBATE the value Whittier College as one of America's of commercial college ranking systems 240 "Colleges of Distinction." The guide, based on little more than quantitative published annually, reviews institutions data, there is little to dispute the ben- 4 DRAMATIC MOMENT. based on four distinctive qualities— Students rehears- efit of qualitative reviews. For several "engaged students, great teaching, ing the Whittier consecutive years. Whittier College has vibrant community, and successful College production of Lorca in a Green fared exceedingly well in these reports, outcomes"—and focuses specifically on Dress had a special often weighted more on the quality identifying colleges offering innova- PRIOR TO HEADLINING visit from author of academics, tangible outcomes for tive learning experiences, program NiLo Cruz, prior to A WRITERS FESTIV the play's opening. students and graduates, and holistic excellence and national reputation, EVENT, author Nib With Cruz' blessing, campus experience. For 2008, Whittier professional preparation valued and Cruz attended a rehears the show went on to received the following nods from three recognized by employers, and multiple receive high praise for the Theatre Depart- from audiences such national agencies. opportunities for personal development. ment's production of who flocked to its Only about 15 percent of America's The 2008 National Survey of Student Lorca in a Green Dres November opening. 2,500 four-year colleges are featured Engagement (NSSE) reported that among an unpublished play of his own, which was in Princeton Review's "The Best 368 its 722 participating colleges, Whittier produced by the College in November. Colleges and Universities"—including once again received outstanding marks Cruz' comments and suggestions were Whittier. According to the publication's across the five distinguishing catego- well received by the show's cast and crew. criteria, schools included in the annual ries: active and collaborative learning, "At first we were nervous and intimi- guide are primarily chosen for their out- faculty-student engagement, level of aca- dated that he would think we had gotten standing academics, evaluated based on demic challenge, enriching educational it all wrong," said Professor Jennifer Holmes, institutional data, feedback from students, experiences, and supportive campus who directed the play. "[However,] he was and campus visits made by Princeton environment. In particular, the NSSE impressed that the students had come Review representatives. In addition, report has served as a strong counter- to understand the play so well after only opinions are solicited from independent agent in the battle against commercial [a few] rehearsals. college counselors, students, and parents rankings, as its primary data hails from "He said that he 'adored the beauty' of current college students. college students themselves—often an of what we had done thus far." Student Horizons, a national non- institution's harshest group of critics. profit dedicated to helping students

>> THE THEATRE DEPARTMENT'S UPCOMING SPRING PRODUCTIONS INCLUDE URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL (MARCH 11-15), AND WONDER OF THE WORLD (APRIL 29—MAY 2) FOR TICKET INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 562.907.4203. 11 1u1uJII III

12 Ia4iIIIJ The monthsLeadinguptothe2008presidentialelectionwereatimeoffrenzied and passionatepoliticalactionformanyWhittierstudents.Fromauthoring to takepartinthe44thPresidentialInauguration. explore, andinstigateintellectualconversationaboutthecountry'stwo editorials forthe activism andvoterregistration,ourPoetsdelvedintothespiritof AND ACTIVISM to beaninevitablefeelingformostofmypeersonElectionDay... conventions inColoradoandMinnesota,twoheadingtoWashington,D.C. American politicalsystemandexercisedtheiranalyticalskillstoargue, BLOGS, DEBATES,EDITORIALS, On thesetwopagesisasamplingofwhatwasinthemindsPoetsand Fellows literallywentabitfurther:twoearningspotatthenationalparty historic campaignsandhotlycontestedCaliforniastatemeasures.FourNixon what eventstookplacethroughoutthe2008politicalseason. I washopingthatatleastoneoutof10thosepeopleactually and astheelectoralmapwas[provingaclearwinner]Obama's understood hishealthcareplan. Anticipation accompaniedby Marriage isnoLonger is beingdeniedtoaspecificgroupbecauseof theirdifference catchy campaignslogan'Yeswecan!'wasbeingchantedbyall, from themajority. people, butaneconomiccontractwithensuant rights,which Quaker Campus for direstraights[sic]. If thegovernor overturn Prop.8,then the stateisheaded CONTROVERSIAL MEASUREANDSUBSEQUENTRALLIES ANDPROTESTS. —ANDY LEGGETT'10,INAOLEDITORIALARGUESAGAINSTCALIFORNIA'SPROPOSITION8 to participatingindebatespromoting —MARISSALEONARDI'10,OPINIONSEDITORFORTHE simply aunionbetweentwo and popularopinioncannot —TYLER MOSELLE'10,RESPONDINGTOTHEPASSING OFTHE expectation seemed QUAKER CAMPUS

en Burns Photography '09 (foreground)andStephenAddeziodescribe friends andformerpoliticosA.J.Villalobos'65 their experiencesattheRNCandDNC,respectively, J. StanleySanders'63.Thepaneloffour,aidedby to thepresidentialcampaigns,andresponded at thestartofaspecialpaneldiscussionduring questions fromtheaudienceincludingissuesof Prof. EricLindgrenwithstatisticsandacademic ELECTION DISSECTION. Whittier Weekend.Alumniparticipantswerelongtime voter apathy,raceandthe"BradleyEffect," Laura McEnaney,coveredarangeoftopicsrelated women's rights. to watchthe three presidential perspective andmoderatedbyhistoryprofessor outdoor screen. and onevice gathered outside debates, students WATCHMEN. presidential Bonnie Bell During the Wardman Library broadcast onan Nixon FellowsDanStrauss 1u$O CAMP Plr US 5 t 4 0%j pt4 E14 et46EF T —

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C t Photo by Bruce Orensten r ON RECORD U TWO MORE NIXON FELLOWS BLOG r!: THE VIEW FROM ABROAD The following is excerpted from fall blog entries made by Nixon Fellow Teresa Baranowski '10, who followed the U.S. elections during her semester abroad in Spain. Baranowski, a double major in iJ N TIME. Five Whittier students gathered at a late spring Clinton/Obama primary rally in Hollywood earned national notice. The Spanish and political science with an photo was used as the opening frame in a short film produced by the emphasis on international relations, was Obama campaign "Students for Barack Obama," broadcast during the able to participate in the historic inaugu- FACTORING IN "THE PEOPLE" Democratic National Convention in August. The film has been linked on The following is excerpted from fall blog both an Obama-run website, as well as Voujube, the latter noting close ration through The Washington Center to 20,000 hits. (Pictured left to right, Julia Tyack '08, Thomas Elliot '11, and Whittier's Nixon Fellowship program. entries made by Nixon Fellow Neslie Julia Alvares '08, Stephen Addezio '09, and Sigi-Blu Zweiban '08.) Thmulac '11, a Whittier Scholar following It feels so great to say I voted and a program in business and sociology. became a part of history.. It was espe- Tumulac, also a Quaker Campus staffer, cially moving being in another country joined Baranowski for the January and seeing the reaction of Spaniards sojourn to Washington. D.C. and other foreigners.. The night of the election, we went to a U.S. Democrats So the results are in! ... The Campus Abroad viewing party at the Circulo Center at Whittier College was filled Bellas Artes, a local theater in Madrid. with students cheering along with the Over 1.000 people turned out to watch Grant Park crowd in the live streaming VOTE the returns live on CNN. ..It was amaz- video projected on the [courtyard] wall. !OVEMBE ing.. to feel the sense of pride in our Scattered students were texting and country as well as the hope shared by calling out to one another to share high- all. I cannot put into words the joy I felt fives, hugs, and huge grins. when, as the last polls closed at 5 a.m. My original plan for this blog was [Spain-time], Obama was declared the to address the election and media. However, this year I feel like there was ATTENTION, BOOKSTORE SHOPPERS. The new Cliff Bookstore got into the act, winner. Shouts and tears of joy filled the with window signage encouraging community members to vote and offering ballrooms, as did confetti and balloons. much more to this election than elec- a discount to those wearing an "I Voted" sticker on Election Day. I don't think I have ever experienced tronic or paper media. One of the biggest anything so powerful and moving, and factors in this campaign. I feel, is the it was something I'll never forget. people involved. For instance, students In the week since Obama was cheered and waved signs [to encour- elected, I have come across so many age voting] all [throughout election] positive reactions from Europeans. This day on the corner of Painter Ave. and past weekend, I was in Barcelona with Philadelphia St. And a couple weekends friends and stopped in a souvenir shop. ago, I drove to Las Vegas with four other 4 The man behind the counter recognized Whittier College students to canvass in _rOWN HALL ODAI 4 us as Americans, and in his broken neighborhoods, knocking on door after tj~~OAA — t10- door to ask [people] to vote early. ue , ike English asked. "Obama a good thing'?" O3 (.Ls. .4 (4' My friend and I both nodded in agree- There has just been so much effort

n.'1 ment, and the man was so happy with made by the people, and that is what P-4- Peiej our response, he gave us a generous touched me most in this election. They discount. Since the election, whenever were willing to wave a sign to [some- a conversation starts between myself times rude opposition] or have doors 20QS CONCERNED CITIZENS. Banners, flyers, a '.romoting and a Spaniard, they always ask about slammed in their faces in Vegas. They faculty-led lunchtime debates on major electoral issues festooned campus bulletin boards and were prominently displayed in the Obama before almost everything else. did it with a smile. They kept waving Campus Center courtyard. or knocking. They kept going, and look where it has gotten us so far. 13 ROCK TALK

A TRAMP-ING THROUGH L.A. Oreese Hayes'12, In a QC editorial published during the Linda Martinez'12, and Alle KameLa '10 hang fall international designer shows, ROSS out (and share a soda) with a bronze replica of Charlie Chaplin, Hollywood's Legendary DAYS '10 argues that fashion should be "Little Tramp," on a class field trip to down- applied and viewed as the intersection of

uI town Los Angeles's historic district, led by

uI art and identity. sociology professor Les Howard and Spanish i professor Doreen O'Connor Gomez. "THE FASHION INDUSTRY HAS A REPUTATION OF BEING A SUPERFICIAL MARKET .... I THINK THIS IS AN INAC- SAL JOHNSTON, sociology professor, iflI? CURATE PORTRAYAL OF A PERTINENT ART discusses the findings of Social Work 348, III FORM THAT GIVES PEOPLE THE ABILITY dubbed "the food class," which utilized the lUl TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES AS DIFFERENT, campus dining faciLity as a learning lab to JOE PRICE, professor of religious studies INDIVIDUALISTIC, AND CREATIVE." study environmental impact, in terms of and sports enthusiast, is quoted in the food and energy waste. Chicago Tribune regarding his take on the American penchant to become "sports- SUN SALUTATIONS. "MY CLASS DISCOVERED THERE WERE crazed" during the fall broadcast season. As part of Dia des Los 20 LBS OF UNEATEN HAMBURGER MEAT Muertes during Hispanic THROWN AWAY ON A SINGLE [DAY]." "JUST AS THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heritage Month, Aztec HAS ITS INCREDIBLE ARRAY OF SAINTS, dancers perform a SPORTS HEROES GET REVERED FOR A ceremonial rite outside of In an effort to bring attention to other CAREER OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. EXCEPT Wardman Library, where matters on the November ballot, SHELLEY FOR BARRY BONDS." student-made sugar CONVERSE-RATH '11, QC staff writer, leads skulls were on display. into her article outlining three California measures and how they might directly ELIZABETH POWER ROBISON, vice affect students. president for advancement, contributes to a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by "WHILE SOME PROPOSITIONS HAVE University Business magazine on how tech- EARNED PUBLICITY BY THEIR CONTRO- nological advances and attitudes toward VERSIAL NATURE ... MOST STUDENTS ARE giving are impacting the field of cultivation NOT ONLY UNAWARE OF THE GENERAL and development. PREMISE OF THE PROPOSITIONS, BUT THEIR DETAILS AND IMPLICATIONS." "CAPTURING THE INTEREST OF FUTURE ALUMNI WHILE THEY ARE STILL UNDER- GRADUATES IS PROBABLY THE MOST In an online news story, political science IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO." professor FRED BERGERSON reflects on experience and knowledge gained through his participation as a Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Fellow in TeL-Aviv last summer.

"1 BELIEVE IN OPPOSING TERRORISM WITH A WELL-STOCKED TOOL KIT, INCLUDING STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING DEMOCRACY. YET THAT DOESN'T MEAN PRIDE OF THE POETS. Actors lames Anderson '11 (Fitzwilliam Darcy) and THAT ALL TECHNIQUES FOR DEMOCRATI- Jennifer Spiegelman '10 (Caroline Bingley) disparage the less-than-fashion- ZATION ARE WORTHWHILE." able environs of an English country dance during the Theatre Department's fall production of Pride and Prejudice.

>> JOINING THE POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY IN 1969, MIKE MCBRIDE HAS BEEN TEACHING AT WHITTIER COLLEGE THE LONGEST OF ALL 14 CURRENT TENURED AND NON-TENURED PROFESSORS.

P SQUAD. Volunteer yell-leader for the Poet Pit Michael ad '10 enlists the aid of Dean of Students Jeanne Ortiz to Ip cheer on the football team at Homecoming 2008.

FEAR THE PUMPKIN. During Halloween, the Whittier College athletic logo got a new take in still life, cour- esy of carving artist Melissa Urrutia 'og.

President SHARON HERZBERGER discusses her reasons for joining other college presidents in -"i-. signing the Amethyst Initiative, a document A FRIENDS FOREVER. Working together to welcome new students to campus last fall, members of the Orientation and Residential that calls for immediate, national discussion Life staff give a thumbs up to the "Poet Pride" moniker—and odd campus favorite, the Johnny Poet mannequin. regarding use—and abuse—of alcohol by minors. To date, several publications have Co-founder of the Devil Doggs Rugby Team, CHRISTIAN FAZIO '09 shares his jubilant egregiously misrepresented the argument as DANIEL MEZA '09 talks about the appeal experience taking an Indian Percussion "a call to lower the legal drinking age." of the College's latest club sport. Now a Workshop, offered to students and faculty "1 DO NOT CLAIM TO KNOW WHAT THE member of the Southern California Rugby during the Shannon Center's World Festival COURT SIDE. As is their 'MAGIC' LEGAL DRINKING AGE SHOULD Football Union, the team will begin its of Sacred Music. due, the full 2008 "Home- BE, NOR IF A CHANGE ... WILL LEAD TO coming Court"—which official game schedule in spring. "AT ONE POINT AFTER WE FINISHED PLAY- featured winners of the MORE RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT. WHAT I DO Mr. and Ms. Whittier contest, "THE COOL THING ABOUT RUGBY IS ING, I SAID OUT LOUD, 'THAT WAS THE KNOW, AS A PRESIDENT AND PARENT, IS Stephen Addezio '09 and THAT ANY TYPE OF GUY CAN PLAY IT— COOLEST THING EVER!' TO WHICH PROF. THAT OUR [CURRENT] LAWS AND POLICIES Amanda Settlage '09— BIG, SMALL, SHORT, SKINNY, WHATEVER." MARILYN GOTTSCHALL, WHO WAS SEATED ere introduced during ARE SIMPLY NOT WORKING." le football game held BESIDE ME, LAUGHED." ver Whittier Weekend.

An amused QC staffer ANDY LEGGETT '10 gives a unique but glowing review of a student actor in the College's fall production of Pride and Prejudice.

"I DARE ANYONE TO WITNESS HER HIGH- PITCHED, PRISSY IMITATION OF A PROPER ENGLISH LADY [WITH] THAT FLYAWAY WIG AND NOT EXPECT 'I WILL SURVIVE' TO START BOOMING OUT OF THE SPEAKERS." 5,,'q ': Admmx "I 4 CHANGE IS COMING. UTURE PRESENT. At the annual fall graduate school Barbara Ehrenreich, air, students had the chance to chat informally CHARLOTTE MOORE '09, captain of author of this year's ith representatives from a variety of schools Whittier's cheer leading squad, speaks off- required Orientation awking advanced degree programs in the sciences, reading Nickel and Dirned, handedly about the expected bumps and umanities, and arts. spoke to new students bruises these athletes endure for their sport. about her experiences in investigative journalism, [IT'S] A VERY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ... YOU IERWHELMING DISPLAY. For a week in early November, her reflections on blue- nets from the famed AIDS Quilt offered an exhibit ALMOST GET USED TO THE OCCASIONAL collar America, and the th heart-wrenching and hopeful on the main floor of ARM THAT SMACKS YOUR HEAD OR FOOT changes she has seen over rdman Library; the display was part of the campus' seven years since TO YOUR FACE AFTER PARTICIPATING IN ents honoring National AIDS Awareness Week, this year rijj'rrIER.last: book's publication. ly coordinated by chemistry professor Devin lomoto. STUNTING OVER THE YEARS."

>> GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING COMPOSER HENRY MANCINI AND HIS ORCHESTRA PERFORMED AT THE SHANNON CENTER'S OPENING CELEBRATION IN 1990. 15 ATHENIANS

16 SOCIETYPAGES >> DURING WHITTIERWEEKEND 2009,SOCIETY REUNIONBRUNCHES (ISC) hasfocusedonstrengthening TOGETHER WESERVE FOR EACHOFTHE10SOCIETIES,the the season,nolessthan128bidswent their fraternalfamilies.Andattheendof calendar, associetiesbattledtoexpand effort toattractandrecruitnewmem- January sessions.OpenhousesandRush activities wereaconstantonthecampus Sachsen StephenAddezio'09andThailan SERVICE PROJECTS,BUILDINGHARMONYCHARACTERIZESFALLSOCIETYEFFORTS bers tookcenterstageoverthefalland out toprospectivemembers. Magaly Perez'10,theInter-SocietyCouncil UNITED WESTAND, THE 2ND ANNUAL ALL-SOCIETY MIXER ONCAMPUS. ARE SCHEDULED FORSATURDAY, OCTOBER24-TO BEFOLLOWEDBY Under theguidanceofco-chairs ing jointsocialandcommunityservice included waystochallengestereotypes improved ISH,societieshavebeenable society harmony,discussionshave relationships withinthesociety to bettercooperateinhostingjoint events oncampus,andtakingpartin community. Nicknamed"ISH,"forinter- on campusregardingsocieties,host- events oncampus,suchasO.P.T.[hosted entire Whittiercommunity.Through academic eventsthatareopentothe by theOrthogonian,WilliamPenn,and Inter-Society Mixer,coordinatedwith the OfficeofAlumniRelations;and societies withtheassistanceofCampus the ISC'sfirstofficialconstitution,which Thalian Societies];theWhittierWeekend first dayoforientation. first-year studentsgetsettledinontheir a successful,women'sself-defense Safety, andtheR.A.D.(RapeAggression Defense) program. local communityfarmEarthworksand ticipation; 57activescameouttoserve creates amorestructuredorganization changed thepledgingperiod,movingit societies busyandconnectingwiththe workshop organizedbythemale governance camewiththepassingof in collaborationwiththeAmerican ities. TheAthenianshostedthethird Day elicitedahighlevelofsocietypar- the InterfaithFoodCenter)IFC).During community. TheAnnualHelpingHands class attendanceduringJanTerm. or leadteamsatvarioussites,suchas Freshmen Move-InDay,societymem- with formalizedmeetings.TheISCalso back oneday,sothatitwillnotaffect sponsored acampuseventforGenocide and tookpartinadditionalserviceactiv- Thanksgiving fooddrivefortheIFCand bers, alongwithschoolathletes,helped annual BreastCancerAwarenessevent during theholidayseason.ThePalmers Cancer Society.TheMetsorganizeda visited localretirementcommunities Awareness Day. Individual societiesalsocoordinated Joint serviceeventshavekept Another keydevelopmentinsociety SOCIETIES GATHER NEAR AND FAR SOCIAL CALL FOR CAMARADERIC, CATCHING UP

Joining together for an impromptu reunion during the annual Washington Area Summer Sendoff, Lancers held court lake side and got the jump In droves came the U's for Whittier Weekend events—and, in fact, the group likely earned the prize for total attracting new students to their organization. number of alumni participating throughout the four days of festivities.

A GIRLS WITH PEARLS. A trio of Ionians promote their har- A ROSE PARADE. Wearing yellow corsages, a Thalian quartet A PENN PA1R Spouses Tami Hallman '04 (Met) and monious message "Individually unique, together complete" enjoyed refreshments during the Inter-Society Mixer held Mario Neavez '03 (Penn) take a momentary break from during Homecoming. Pictured are (from left to right) Jade during Whittier Weekend. From left to right, Elsbeth Detwiler '05, socializing to demonstrate that societies produce Hernandez '10, AlLyson Castro '11, and Angelie Montesa '09. Jane Franklin '06, Amy McDaniel '06, and Britrii Sternquist '05. sharp-dressed alumni.

New mascot John E. lingers with a At ISC Co-chairs Magaly Perez '10 and Stephen Addezio '09 join President Herzberger to welcome attendees to the group of reunioning Athenians. From left to right, Michelle first-ever Inter-Society Alumni & Actives Mixer. The event, which followed the traditional society brunches and preceded the Cruz '93, Michelle Payne Hamilton '93, John E. Poet, Homecoming game, drew close to 200 guests and will definitely be part of the standing Whittier Weekend program hereafter. Christina Arriaga Riserbato '92, and Angie Kener Martin '93.

17 -U ONWARD AND UPWARD & FACULTY TRAVELS, PUBLISHING, AND PRESENTATIONS

' CHERYL SWIFT, Morocco working with the Arabic Language " OIL GONZALEZ, associate professor of James Irvine Institute in Fez to craft a program that will theatre, starred in a national commercial Foundation meet the needs of Whittier College students. promoting Monday Night Football, airing Professor of Biology, on ESPN channels. The short features was appointed as a ' Professor of English Gonzalez as a hapless office drone, finally having Leadership Fellow TONY BARNSTONE something to look forward to: the return of the regular for the Science won the 2008 John football season. The clip can also be found on YouTube. Education for New Ciardi Prize in Poetry Civic Engagement and Responsibilities for his manuscript, hicago Mdbut ' In the midst of hockey, football, (SENCER) program. SENCER is a faculty Tongue of War, which basketball, and baseball seasons, development and education reform initia- will be published JOSEPH PRICE, religious studies tive and is the signature program of the in 2009 by BKMK Press; he also won professor and author of Rounding National Center for Science and Civic the grand prize in Ireland's Strokestown 'I the Bases: Baseball and Religion in Engagement. The selection committee International Poetry Festival for his work America, was asked by the Chicago gave special note to Swift's course, "White Fear." He has been touring quite Tribune to comment on America's "Globalization and the Environment," that a bit to promote his new books: Chinese obsession with sports. Price was also interviewed for was co-developed with BECKY OVERMEYER- Erotic Poems and The Go/em of Las Angeles. National Public Radio on the motivation behind using large VELASQUEZ, assistant professor of sociol- sports arenas for political speech making during the 2008 ogy. As a fellow, Swift will coordinate ' DAVID CRAIN, visiting assistant presidential race. "It's a place where there is always hope," Whittier's participation with the SENCER professor of business administration, Price told NPR's Mike Pesca. Price is the Genevieve Shaul program, develop additional courses that co-authored the paper "Using Value- Connick Professor of Religious Studies. teach science through issues of global Chain Analysis to Discover Customers' consequences, and support regional col- Strategic Needs," published in Strategy tVi..Iflti ' Political science professors lective efforts to limit carbon emissions. and Leadership Magazine. JOHN NEU and ERIC LINDGREN were quoted in the Christian Science Monitor, commenting on Propositions 8 ' CHARLES ADAMS, professor of English, JOYCE KAUFMAN, director of the Whittier and 11, two of many referendums on the California state conducted work at the Huntington Library Scholars Program and political science ballot. Lindgren spoke about the effect Proposition 11, on 1830s influential publisher George professor, attended the "Peace by Piece" which will establish nonpartisan redistricting for state Pope Morris, connected with an exhibi- conference in Belfast, which addressed legislators, will have on the state. In a Whittier Daily News tion on Morris to be held at the Boston women's peace activism with a special article. Lindgren also commented on how gerrymandered Athenaeum. The project led to subsequent focus on the movement in Northern districts affected outcomes of local congressional races. work on Edgar Allan Poe, who worked for Ireland. While there, Kaufman was given one of Morris' publications. special access to the papers of the Hazel Cooper Jordan Chair in the Arts and Humanities and Northern Ireland Women's Coalition, before Spanish professor GUSTAVO GEIROLA traveled to Latin ' MARILYN GO1TSCHALL, the C. Milo they were made available to the public. America (Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador) to present in Con nick Professor for Religious Studies, various conferences and theatre festivals giving workshops and GARY LIBMAN, Quaker Campus advisor ' Associate Dean of First Year Programs and presentations on the topic of "Theater, Pedagogy. and adjunct professor, traveled to Fez, LISA BORTMAN and Director for the and Psychoanalysis." As part of his work, Geirola was Morocco, to prepare for a new JanTerm Writing Program CHARLIE EASTMAN interviewed by three national newspapers and a TV course, "Looking for Islam: Religion, presented an assessment of the College's program in Ecuador. Geirola's half-hour interview was Culture and Representation in Morocco." integrated first-year experience at the broadcast in Ecuador and Hispanic cable stations all Gottschall and Libman spent a week in International Conference for the First over the world. Year Experience in Dublin, Ireland.

>> PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR AND RELATIONSHIP EXPERT DR. CHARLES HILL HAS DEVELOPED AN ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE TO EVALUATE YOUR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS 18 AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION. FILL IT OUT AT WEB.WHITTIER.EDU/CHILL/IR Photo by Andy Wa Photo by Ian Bradshaw Photograph P ProfessorJUDITHWAGNER,director in whichtechnologyischanginghowacademicsinterfacewiththeworld. the mostdiverseliberalartscolleges, we'relocatedatamajormetropolitancrossroads CONNECTING THEWORLDTHROUGHE-ENVIRONMENTS ACADEMICIANS CONVFRrTOnTcr,TSc conference—a naturalfit,givenWallis'academicinterestsandpersonal involve- are engaginginbothclassesandmaterials discussion. management systemthatisrevolutionizingthewayWhittierstudents and faculty ment bringingcomputerplatform"Moodle"totheCollege,anonlinecourse >> VIEWPROF. ANDYWALLIS' BLOGANDPHOTOCOLLECTION, INCLUDING HIS'IVOTED" of that gravitatearoundnotionsofnothing International ConferenceonWelshStudies issue ofTheInternationalJournal served asguestco-editorforaspecial PADDY and nothingness. authors offermodelsofnationalidentity at theUniversityofToronto.Thepaper dealt withnegativityandhowthetwo Assistant ProfessorofEnglish of BroadoaksChildren'sSchool, R. S.ThomasandSamuelBeckett,"atthe "It's greatthatWhittierhostedthis particular NITLEevent,"saidWallis."Asoneof Andy Wallis,associateprofessorofFrench,servedaslocalorganizerfor the Educational Research. SERIES FEATURING WHITTIER STUDENTS AND STAFF, ATWEB.WHITTIER.EDU/AWALLIS. presented "AtHomeintheDark: DAVID technologists fromalloverthecountry issues facingliberalartscollegesinthe IN NOVEMBER, global environment—inparticular,theways gathered atWhittierCollegefortheannual Technology andLiberalEducation(NITLE). Their mission?Todiscussandlearnabout meeting oftheNationalInstitutefor " ROBERTB.MARKS, the APWorldHistorycurriculumandtests. the AmericanHistoricalAssociationannual Economic andEnvironmentalHistory faculty andinstructional one offivecollegeanduniversityfaculty also contributedchapterstotwoscholarly Modern World?PerspectivesfromChina's charged withdevelopingandoverseeing World HistoryDevelopmentCommittee, books, andcontinuestoserveontheAP paper AnEarlyModernChina? Deihl ProfessorofHistory,presentedthe meeting inNewYorkJanuary2009.He Richard andBillie IPIS IkTrWT frameworks. So,Ithinkthisconference isjustonepartofanongoingconversation that we'vealreadybeenaddressing," saidWallis. tive—one thattakesintoaccountcultural,linguistic,economic,andpolitical that peoplecanintegrateintoavarietyofclassroomenvironments. tool thatallowsindividualstosharewhattheyarereadingonline. of worldculture,sothediscussionglobaleducationandinternationalization engaged athome,andalsoabletounderstandtheirworldfromaglobal perspec- curricular changetoincludeglobalperspectivewithinliberalartscolleges. classes, othersgaveinteractivepresentationsonnewcommunicationstechnologies. curriculum bothreflectsouridentityandcorevalues." One suchdemonstrationfocusedonsocialbookmarking,aresearchand pedagogical at "At Whittier,weshouldbe(andare)creatingcitizenswhowillactive and While somespeakerssharedmodelsofteachingandlearningforspecific Key conferencediscussionsalsocenteredontheimplementationofgeneral Wallis himselfledasessiononmappingtechnology,showingeasy-to-use tools 'I WENDYFURMAN-ADAMS, to LondontakepartintheInternationalMilton Symposium '- AssociateProfessorofPhysics immigration, andtheroleofSpainina in SanJosé,CostaRicaJuly.The finding thatnearlyalloftheemission for astronomicalnews.Theauthorsmade ZARO, In theInnerParsecofMarkarian501," ing thecrosssectionofaquasarjet, some ofthefirstobservationsdistinguish- takes placeinathinshellaroundtheedge lecturer, respectively,gaveaworkshop of neo-fascisminanageincreased of TeachersSpanishandPortuguese an article,"ExtremeLimb-Brightening at the90thAnnualAmericanAssociation Letters—one global, multiculturalworld. PINER poets, bornaftertheFrancaregime, DOREEN O'CONNOR-GOMEZand who addressdemocracyinSpain,therise workshop examinedcontemporarySpanish with thecenterbeingvirtuallyhollow. published in celebrating Milton's400thbirthday. and NIRAJPANT'07co-authored professor ofSpanishandadjunct QI,OTS the the mostprestigiousjournals Astrophysical Journal professorofEnglish,traveled GLENN MARIANO for Islam"included in the2009January Student activities Interim class'Looking study of"survival" concerts, andlectures EXPEDITION EXOTIC visits tosocialservice Arabic, fieldtrips, NGOs, nativemusic homestays with by localexperts. Moroccan families,

19 SPORTS WRAP FALL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Though the Whittier College football team began the season with a crushing victory against Principia (44-14), they were unable to hold their lead, finishing the 2008 campaign with an overall record of 1-8. Once again, though, individual players provided the news- worthy season highlights. While starting quarterback Matt Castaneda '11 had a A AGGRESSIVE. Ranked by fellow team members, goalie Casey Regehr '12 means business guarding the Poet net against a lone Chapman opponent. season-ending injury early on, putting a serious dent in the Poet offensive, their mark on the West Region, consis- The men moved up to sixth running back Anthony Pomponio '09 tently among the Region's top 10 teams place in the conference. A host of fresh- finished with 920 rushing yards and throughout the season. They finished men and sophomores led the Poets, 10 touchdowns, catching 21 passes for in eighth place at the 2008 NCAA proving the future is bright for this 160 yards and two more touchdowns, Division III West Region Championships Whittier team. Yuki Miyagiwa '09 com- and in mid season, earned a SCIAC on November 15, placing ahead of peted for Whittier at the West Region Player of the Week nod. four SCIAC rivals: Redlands. Oxy, Cal Championships and turned in a personal Lutheran, and Caltech. best performance. Both the men's and women's cross country teams performances improved Men's water polo improved on their significantly from the 2008 season, 2007 record (9-20) to a 12-16 overall thanks to stellar newcomers and vet- this season, with a schedule that fea- V EXUBERANT. Defensive erans alike. The women moved up the back Matt Avila '09 proves —4 tured match-ups against the top water SCIAC ladder from sixth to fourth place he's light on his feet polo programs in the nation. Thanks to a during a night game at in the overall standings. They also made I MemoriaL Stadium. "youth movement" strategy by second- year Head Coach Justin Pudwill, the team's roster boasted 15 freshmen and provided the Poet squad with greater depth—a key component lacking in previous seasons. The team moved up three slots to fourth place at the 2008 SCIAC Championships and ended with a 3-6 conference record, good for fifth place TIRELESS. Cross country runner A in the overall standings. MicheLle CalLaway '12 keeps up a steady pace at the NCAA Division III West Chris Villanueva '09 led the team Regional Championships. in scoring and placed among the all- time Whittier College scoring leaders. Michele Callaway '12 finished third Villanueva, goalkeeper Casey Regehr '12, at the 2008 SCIAC Championships, and Will Jackson '11. and Wes Paulson '12 followed up with a Whittier College each received a SCIAC nod for their record-breaking performance in a fourth work this season. place finish at the West Regionals; she earned the SCIAC's sole individual spot at nationals. Photo by Tony Leon >> STAY CONNECTED TO POET SPORTS SCORES, GAME SCHEDULES, AND ROAD TRIPS BY CHECKING WWW.WCPOETS.COM OR CALLING THE SPORTS HOTLINE, 562.907.4939. 20 CONQUERING. Forward Patricia Carregha '12 beats a Hope International player to the punch. INDIVIDUAL POET Women's soccer, though suffering a ACHIEVEMENTS winless season, nevertheless produced RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS strong performances from its young FOR THE FALL SEASON, 17 POET ATHLETES AND ONE POET squad of 17 freshmen and sophomores. TEAM EARNED A GRAND TOTAL OF 22 HONORS AT ALL Overall, the team tripled their goal LEVELS OF COLLEGE COMPETITION. total from a year ago and lowered their goals-against-average by nearly three NATIONAL AWARDS per game. Standout defender Anna Plascencia '12 picked up conference 01 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) & USA honors for the season. Track and Cross Country Coaches Association All-Academic Team: Women's Cross Country

Women's volleyball equaled their win NCAA Division III All-Academic Student-Athletes: total from a year ago at 5-21 overall, Darlene Partida '10 (cross country). Michele Callaway '12 finishing seventh in the SCIAC and earn- (cross country) ing repeat victories against both Caltech and La Sierra. The team, which includes REGIONAL AWARDS eight freshmen and sophomores, will 2nd Team All-Western Water Polo Association: Men's soccer finished with one more provide a strong base for second-year Casey Regehr '12 (goalie) win than last season at 3-15 overall, Head Coach All Oliver to build upon. taking seventh place in the SCIAC. Freshmen Team All-Western Water Polo Association: Victories came against Caltech and NAIA Alex Hernandez '12 (utility) opponent Soka University. Despite the All-West Region Cross Country: V PREPARED. Justine Martinez '12 tenses for a smooth Darlene Partida '10, season results, the team was competi- return across the net to SCIAC-rival Occidental. Michele Callaway '12 tive in nearly every game, and a number of young players showed promise, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERCOLLEGIATE including Patricia, Carregha '12. who ATHLETIC CONFERENCE scooped up SCIAC honors. MEN'S TEAMS

2nd Team All-SCIAC: Patriclo Carregha '12 (forward)

Water Polo

2nd Team All-SCIAC: Chris Villanueva '09 (attacker), Casey Regehr '12 (goalie)

Honorable Mention All-SCIAC: Will Jackson '11 (attacker), Wes Paulson '12 (center)

Football

SCIAC Player-of-the-Week: Anthony Pomponio '09 (running back)

1st Team All SCIAC: Cody McDermott '11 (offensive guard)

2nd Team All-SCIAC: Anthony Pomponlo '09 (running back) Steffen Santos '09 (offensive end), Brandon Boehm '10 (linebacker)

h Honorable Mention All-SCIAC: Shawn Briggs '09 (wide-receiver), CONTROLLED. Midfielder Stephanie Donovan Moloney '09 (defensive end), Ryan Kirkpatrick '11 Bergstrom '12 eases her way down field in a home game against LaVerne. (defensive end), Richard Duran '11 (offensive center), WOMEN'S TEAMS >> THE 2008-09 WOMEN'S SOFTBALL SEASON Socr HAS TWO RETURNING PLAYERS OF NOTE: SCIAC'S ' 2nd Team All-SCIAC: Anna Plascencia '12 (defense) "ROOKIE OF THE YEAR" FOR 2007 AND FOR 2008. 21 COURTING KOURTNEY ZILBERT '11 B—BALL STANDOUT SHOOTS FOR SUCCESS

LAST SEASON, THE BREAKOUT PLAYER TR: How long have you been playing he brings to the table, and he has a lot from Burbank made Poet sports history, earn- basketball and what drew you to the of new plays that he's teaching us. He U) ing dual titles D3 Hoops West Region Rookie sport initially? I- puts in extra time if we need help. We're of the Year and SCIAC Rookie of the Year. excited about it. 0 KZ: I've been playing since my freshman CL Heading into her second season playing for U) year in high school, and honestly, I just the Poet women's basketball team, forward TR: What do you look forward to wanted to kill some time before softball KourtneyZilbert '11 sits down with The Rock this season? because I play softball too. But then I kind to talk nothin' but net. KZ: I look forward to the competition. of fell in love with the sport. I used to I think that we're in better shape than we play with my brothers all the time in the were in last year because we're stronger backyard for fun, but never for a team. as a team. I feel like this year we're going High school got me hooked. to go farther because the attitude during TR: You're a sophomore now and practice is different; we're competitive, but this is your second season playing for we're helping each other improve. I'm hoping Whittier. What has your experience to go into play-offs; our school needs a here been like? championship. We have a lot of talented players on the team, and we can do it. KZ: I love it. Basketball is a priority for

me, but I like that [in the Whittier sports TR: Who inspires you? program], the focus stays on school. They KZ: My little brother looks up to me a lot, make [playing sports] important, but they everything I tell him he brags about it to don't make it your life. School is first priority. his friends. I coached a group of girls this TR: What is your favorite or most summer, a lot of it is also for them. They memorable moment on the court? Look up to me as a coach and as a player. My mom is a major factor; she comes to all KZ: When we beat La Verne last year on our my games with my little brother. They're all home court, in front of a lot of fans. It was really supportive. a close game going back and forth. They

beat us the first round on their court, and TR: Favorite basketball movie? it was an important game for us because KZ: Love and Basketball and we were the underdog. It came down to the Coach Carter. I think Love and Basketball last crucial shots, and we were able to take is every player's favorite movie. It's not so much about the it home. I felt strong that game, and I was game, but it's still my favorite. having fun.

TR: How has the team progressed TR: What advice do you have for-pres- since you've been here? ent and/or future student athletes?

KZ: It's not always going to be easy. KZ: I think we've been able to come You're not always going to have someone to together and learn how each of us [operates push you, and if you want something bad "I feel like this year we're on the court]; we have a core group this enough, you have to go after it yourself. going to go farther because the attitude year with experienced players that have You have to put in the effort; it's not going been able to help the younger players. We during practice is different; we're competitive, to come easily. Don't give up when it gets work like a family, and that helps. We also 95 hard because no none said it would be easy. but we're helping each other improve. have a new coach (Brad Durchslag) who's pushing us more as a team. We like what

>> THE 2008-09 POET MEN'S WATER POLO TEAM BOASTED ONE OF THE LARGEST RECRUITING CLASSES IN THE NCAA: 17 FRESHMEN PLAYERS. 22 'OETS ON POETS PARTY ON HE ROAD ALUMNI TAILGATES BRING POETS OUT IN FORCE oming soon to a town near you! Get Ut YOUT purple and gold and please in us for the following Poet games in 'rious locations around the country. or more information on these and other .ring matchups, please contact the ittier College Department of Athletics, [email protected].

BRUARY 21 LMONT, CA Men's Lacrosse v. Notre Dame de Namur University FORCE TO BE ' RECKONED WITH. ARCH 8 At the Menlo College 'N DIEGO, CA football game in Northern California, WHILE IT'S UNDER DEBATE WHETHER were parents of current players, hoping Men's Lacrosse v. Drew University about 70 alumni and OR NOT FOOTBALL families braved a is America's favorite to see their progeny make gridiron ARCH 22 record-breaking heat pastime, it indisputably ranks high on the history, and some were special guests LO ALTO, CA wave to fiLl the visitor list as one of the most fun for spectators. invited to christen the new synthetic stands and support Men's Lacrosse v. Union College the Poet team. And no other sport can boast a natural field prior to the kickoff. companion event: the tailgate party. •RCH 28 Up in Northern California, about Each fall, millions of pigskin fans WSON, MD 75 from Morgan Hill to Mann joined roll out their Hibachis, stock up on chips, Men's Lacrosse v. Goucher College for a pre-game breakfast that featured and prep their ice coolers for the week- short talks about the sports program RCH 28 - APRIL 2 end gatherings, and this year courtesy of by President Herzberger and Athletic ILTON HEAD, SC a coordinated effort between the Alumni Director Rob Coleman. At game time, the en's Tennis v, Multiple Teams Association, the Athletics Department, Poets trooped over to the visitor stands, 'Spring Break Tennis @ Hilton Head and booster club Purple & Gold, Whittier filling the benches and boasting sig- island Beach & Tennis Resort" fans were no exception. nificantly more support in numbers and RCH 31 A total of three tailgates were orga- enthusiasm than home-team supporters. IVER, DE nized during the football season, routing At Occidental College in Glendale, en's Lacrosse v. Wesley College Poets from up and down the California about 100 alumni, students, and other coastline to journey to stadiums in their purple-and-gold clad fans shared a tail- RIL I Whittier gear. Once there, they social- gate prior to the "Battle for the Shoes," STMINSTER, MD ized over outdoor fare and cheered for the decades-old rivalry game between, en's Lacrosse v. McDaniel College their beloved Poet team. And while the the Poets and Tigers. Despite a disap- RIL 4 team didn't always carry out a victory, pointing loss, our Poets were buoyed by WPORT NEWS, VA the teeming crowds shouting their sup- the strength and size of the turnout, and en's Lacrosse v. Christopher port went a long way for overall player the reciprocal heart they showed on the ewport University and coach morale. field did not go unnoticed. At Whittier, the home opener Please check the Whittier College against Principia College attracted more Athletics website (wwwwcpoets.com than 150 tailgaters; some were former ) in late summer for game days and tailgates Poet players from decades ago celebrat- planned for the 2009 football season. ing a "football athlete reunion," some

>> THE 2009 MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM HAS DOUBLED ITS ROSTER THIS SEASON, WITH FIVE 2008 SCIAC HONOREES RETURNING TO COMPETE IN FIELD EVENTS. 23 MID TENNIS, ANYONE? MAN ABOUT TOWN JOHN POET IS NEW FIXTURE AT WHITTIER EVENTS

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renovations to the Ettinger Tennis Courts to season. Following to ho ho P were completed in plenty of time for the his Homecoming P debut, he made 2008-09 Poet tennis season. HE TOWERS ABOUT EIGHT FEET new look, and a more "mature" name of an appearance at The six resurfaced courts are now the Whittier v. TALL, give or take a foot. Under a formal John, the foam form has visited several second to none in the SCIAC, painted Occidental football black tri-corn, he sports purple hair, football games, Whittier Weekend events, game, was part of a royal purple and green and with the scrutinizing eyes, and a roguish grin. and other sports-related gatherings to stir the Campus Center Poet logo proudly displayed. The fencing if ribbon-cutting cer- And he carries a mighty big pen. up school spirit and rally the crowds. around the facility has been completely emony, and received This fall, Poets old and young Since his October debut, the mention in the replaced and now sports new windscreens; New welcomed this new-ish face into their York Times (in an character has been portrayed by two in addition, individual court nets were also article on mascots). midst: John E. Poet, the College mascot, students, Heath McNerney '10 and replaced, while the benches, light posts, now making personal—and personable— Thomas Phelps '09. though Phelps and net posts all received new paint. appearances at Whittier sports matches relinquished his role in spring to return Courts are daily open to Whittier and other events. to his MLB minor league spring training. College students, faculty, staff, and Thanks to a gift from the Alumni Late last summer, the pair was solicited members of athletic booster club Purple Association, the Athletics program was to share the official mascot position by Gold. For hours and holiday closings, able to generate a new mascot uniform Athletic Director Rob Coleman, who felt please contact the Athletics Department at to match its fierce-faced graphic logo and they would bring the right amount of [email protected] or 562.907.4271. to further make good on their threat to athleticism, agility, and personality to opponents to "Fear the Poet." With the the job.

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PRIOR TO THE FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME of the season, a special ceremony was held to dedicate the new synthetic turf field in Memorial Stadium—a highly anticipated renovation expected to have lasting positive impact on the athletic program. On hand for a ribbon-cutting were (left to right), current athletes Matt Reaber '09 and Shawn Briggs '09, major project contributors Chet '40 and Olive McCloskey '44, President Sharon Herzberger, College Trustee and underwriter for the new press box Donald "Bill" Wood '98, Anthony Pomponio '09 and Sean MacNeil '09. Head Football Coach B.J. Hammer, and Athletic Director Rob Coleman. Also in attendance for this occasion were more than 60 former Poet football players— many of whom served under legendary Poet Coach Wallace "Chief" Newman, for whom the field is named.

>> A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART WHITTIER COLLEGE AQUATICS FACILITY IS SLATED TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN AUGUST OF 2009-WHICH, UPON COMPLETION, 24 WILL BE THE MOST MODERN POOL IN THE SCIAC. MADE FAMOUS FOUR AND ONE TEAM NAMED TO ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

AT A CEREMONY HELD DURING WHITTIER honors in cross country in the 1992-93 I DIRECTOR TO DIRECTOR. New WEEKEND 2008, three athletes, one coach, season. Among her various honors within HalL of Fame and the first-ever fullteam were inducted the SCIAC, she was named Cross Country inductee, legendary into the Purple & Gold Hall of Fame. Runner of the Year for 1995, and earned the Poet coach, and former director of champion title in the 3000m event in track Collegiate Lacrosse League, and was also athLetic recruitment on the executive board of the United States PAUL BRYEANS '55 and field that same year—honors that likely Doug Locker '79 Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. In 2004, With an interrupted college career, owing Led to her winning that season's Purple & (left) poses for a shot with current to a stint in the Navy during the Korean he was inducted into the Greater Los Angeles Gold Female Athlete of the Year. Whittier CoLLege War, Bryeans returned to Whittier in 1955 Chapter of the United States Lacrosse Hall of Athletic Director to finish his degree and become an overall DAVID WEIDA '87 Fame, and was also named team manager for Rob CoLeman. the Heritage Cup's Team USA. four-year letter winner in baseball. His con- One of the most prolific scorers in Poet sistently solid record earned him another basketball history, Weida holds 19 Whittier In recent years, Locker joined the National Lacrosse League's San Francisco four-year 1st Team consecutive nod from College records and was the SCIAC's lead- Dragons as its first General Manager, and ing scorer for three straight seasons. As a also currently serves as Assistant General 4 GONE BUT NOT two-time All-American, two-time Alt-West Manager for the San Jose Stealth. FORGOTTEN. Hall of Region, three-time All-SCIAC and SCIAC Fame Chairman and former Player of the Year honoree, he is also one Head Water Polo Coach Mitch Carty '96 congratulates of the most decorated athletes in Whittier Brad Bryeans, son of new College history. Upon graduating from inductee Paul Bryeans '55, who accepted the posthu- Whittier, David took his talents over- mous award on behalf of seas, where he played professionally in his father. Luxemburg and Portugal. the SCIAC. Upon graduating from Whittier, DOUG LOCKER '79 he embarked on a career in teaching and For 23 years Locker worked at Whittier coaching that spanned some 30 years. College, serving as director of athletic In 1956, his La Puente High School team recruitment and retention and taking on A MOST VALUABLE 1946-47 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM took the CIF baseball championship, and the additional role of head men's lacrosse PLAYERS. 2008 Hatt of not long after, Bryeans became the first coach for two decades, during which time This team was one of the most dominant in Fame inductees gather for a group shot prior to athletic director, baseball, and football he compiled a personal coaching record the history of Whittier College and is the first the formal ceremony and to be inducted into the P&G Hall of Fame. coach at Los Altos High School. A long-time of 293-72. After guiding Whittier to its celebration. Pictured supporter of Purple & Gold (P&G), he was first ever NCAA tournament berth, where Their undefeated conference record gave the are (from left to right): program its ninth SCIAC Championship, and John Turley (representing the driving force behind the annual P&G they were eventually defeated in the NCAA his deceased brother, a 25-1 regular season record earned the Golf Tournament. National Quarterfinals, Locker was named C.H. "Hal" Turley 48), team a berth in the National Tournament in Sadly, Paul Bryeans passed away in the 2002 NCAA Division III National Coach Ray Hoo per '48,David Weida '97 (background), May 2008, so son Brad received this post- of the Year. As members of the Western Kansas City, MO. They finished the season Helen (Garcia) Copeland '95, with 26 wins, the most in school history, humous award on his behalf. Collegiate Lacrosse League, his Poet teams Carl Sherwood, Gordie won 10 League Championships. and set eight new Whittier College basketball Pedersen '50, and Arlys (Fossum) Tuttle '44 HELEN (GARCIA) COPELAND '95 Leaving Whittier, Locker went on to records. They advanced to the second round (representing her deceased of the tournament where they lost by two At Whittier, Copeland was a four-year letter direct the athletics program at Notre Dame de husband, Bob Tuttle '47). winner in cross country and three-year Namur University, growing the program from points to Kirksville College. Four members winner in track. During this span, she six to 11 competitive varsity sports. He served of the team have previously been inducted racked up three Whittier MVP awards in as a member of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse into the Hall of Fame for their outstanding both sports and took the "most improved" Committee, was president of the Western individual accomplishments.

>> THE INDUCTION OF THE ENTIRE 1947-48 MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM INTO THE PURPLE & GOLD ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME IS A FIRST. PREVIOUSLY, INDUCTEES HAVE BEEN SINGULAR: SEVEN COACHES, TWO "FRIENDS," AND ABOUT 150 INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES. 25 THE SPOT. Still overseen by campus catering company Bon Appetit, The Spot continues as a café alternative in campus dining, with a full hot grill menu, a coffee/cappuccino bar, deli items, and a microwave station for purchasable "frozen entrée" items (including diet-friendly options such as "Lean Cuisine" and others).

FOR YEARS, THE IDEA OF RENOVATING the old Dexter Student Union, Ettinger Faculty Center, and Campus Inn had been an acknowledged goal for the Whittier College leadership, but in 2004 with the securing of a critical bond issue and the subsequent contributions of generous donors and alumni, the project finally was fast-tracked to begin. And make no mistake, the time from blueprint to building was just that: a fast and furious undertaking that has resulted in the meeting and exceeding of original project objectives. Opened for business by Orientation 2008, the three-building center now houses the very heart of campus, witnessed by the unsurpassed daily traffic of students, faculty, and staff alike. Here, the Whittier College community gathers to study, to play, to learn, to listen, to debate, to celebrate, to meet old fnends and to make new ones and to simply enjoy each other's company throughout the day. From lunch at the new Campus Inn to a quick cup-of-joe at The Spot, from the cozy couches in ROBERTA VELOZ CENTER. Home to the student activities office, now the Ettinger, Sr. Student Lounge to outdoor benches in sunny renamed L.E.A.P. (Leadership, Experience, and Programs), this cornerstone Rose Hills Courtyard, from shopping at the Clift Bookstore to space enables groups of students to meet, plan, and promote events and campus programs. A large conference room and staff offices share square foot- dancing at Bill & Harriet's Club 88, this destination spot has age with the activities area, complete with computers, art supplies, copiers, truly become the "place to be" on campus. and banner- and button- makers for student use. (Pictured: L.E.A.P. Director Rick Clark offers advice to students working on fall events.) THE CAMPUS INN, WEST DINING ROOM. Overlooking Painter Avenue, the large West Dining Room is one of four seating options for patrons of the Campus Inn to relax and enjoy their meals. Next to the refectory, the West Dining Room is WEINGART CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER a large hall seating up to 200 that can be closed off for special events. The much SERVICES. This second floor office occupies a central location smaller East Dining Room, with a maximum 91 guests, is often used as a private just next to the Campus Inn—a deliberate placement that has meeting space for student or alumni groups. The most intimate option—only notably increased student activity and visits to its library of available through invitation—is the Chef's Table, located in an appropriately resources and meetings with helpful staff. (Pictured left to right: enclosed spot with views to kitchen activity, and close enough to sample special program secretary Chris Hankawa, internships program director culinary surprises by Executive Chef Salvador Chavez. Sally Cardenas, and alumna staff member Aracely Torres '02.)

CAMPUS OPERATIONS. Directly across from the Veloz Center is found the working hub of campus life and operations. Occupying this first-floor wing are AHMANSON CULTURAL CENTER. Connected with the Veloz the Associated Students of Whittier College government offices, KPOET radio Center, the new home for the Cultural Center and Ortiz Programs is station, the Quaker Campus media room, the Mail and Copy Center, as well as perfectly situated, with access to meeting spaces, a kitchenette, the Student Life Division—including the Dean of Students and Residence Life and comfortable "living-room" to encourage discussion and inter- offices. (Pictured: In the official ASWC offices, the Student Senate leadership cultural exchange. (Pictured: Cultural Center Director Joy Hoffman meets weekly to discuss various time-sensitive issues.) works with Annette Trujillo '09 on a possible performance idea to celebrate Chinese New Year.)

27 With sweeping views of both THE CAMPUS INN (REFECTORY). With expanded cooking stations offering RICHARD ETHNGER, SR. LOUNGE. the north and east sides of campus, and a steps-away connection with daily menus that include wood-fired pizza, hot entrees, grilled sandwiches, spe- cialty salads, cold cuts and spreads, a salad bar, a fruit bar, and desert station—to The Spot's brewing coffees, the student lounge has become the most popular spot for students to gather in the new Campus Center. At any name a few—the new cafeteria boasts culinary options for just about every dis- cerning patron. Ambience is a key component to any meal, and the floor-to-ceiling given time of day, students can be found sprawled on the color- ful couches, meeting for pre- or post-class discussion, surfing the windows and large-scale artwork festooning the walls (original works by art profes- Internet, watching news or pro-games on the flat-screen panel TV or sor David Sloan) definitely contribute to the current Poet dining experience. playing pool on the antique table donated by the late Ed Shannon. h ds Bra

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BILL & HARRIET LLUB 66. Though the double-door entryway appears staid and quiet in the light of day, this campus club is a vibrating, night-time hotspot. With a full DJ booth and state of the art audio equipment, a full stage with club lighting, and large-scale dance floor, Club 88 has quickly become the venue of choice for social events. Honoring alumni donors Bill '55 and Harriet Harris, "Club 88" takes its numerical name from Bill's Poet football jersey number (88), the couple's shared love for piano (88 keys), and for Harriet Harris' double "H" name ROSE HILLS COURTYARD. With the surrounding three buildings creating a "U" shape, the Rose Hills Courtyard i ("H" is the eighth letter in the alphabet). amphitheatre—and is often showcased as such. Notably, students are regularly treated to "cinema under the stars,' stepped grassy knolls for informal, blanket seating and the large stationary screen directly opposite to project first media. (During Election 2008, the results coverage was broadcast to a student gathering of hundreds.) 28

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VILLALOBOSis HALL: N ,111C --I 95, EXTERNAL DESTINATIONS. With shaded patio tables outside Ettinger Lounge and the Campus Inn, and the expansive grassy spaces and benches available in w N the Rose Hills Courtyard, many a student—particularly those hailing from wintry climates—is found soaking up the sun and enjoying the warm breezes that characterize Whittier's Southern California location. Best of all from November to RAPIDLY GAINING A MONIKER AS THE April, while the rest of the country daily digs out snow-laden sidewalks and de-ices "JEWEL IN THE CROWN" OF THE CAMPUS windows, these outdoor spots are always enticing and consistently occupied. CENTER, A.J. VILLALOBOS HALL has, in its few short months since opening, played host to a variety of campus and community events—from fundraisers and festivals, to guest speakers and awards ceremonies. Located roughly on the site of the former Ettinger, Sr. Faculty Center (now a name re-assigned to the popular student Lounge, see photo at left), the new building boasts a spacious outdoor reception patio, 68 an interior maximum guest capacity of 200, an on- site catering facility, and all-new supportive media technology, including an integrated audio-visual 4 II system and a recently added "smart lectern." In keeping with the Campus Center's architectural elements, Villalobos Hall's floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping OLIVE & BOB CLIFT views of the Upper Quad, Library, and historic Deihl Hall and BOOKSTORE Naylor Portico, and its grand cathedral ceiling contributes both aesthetically and acoustically. Honoring principal donor and Whittier College Trustee A.J. Villalobos '65, who was an instrumental part of the planning and leadership for the entire Campus Center project, the building's dedication plaque offers all visitors a glimpse of this alumnus' profound legacy: "Born and raised in Los Angeles, father of three, grandfather of six, successful businessman and Wall Street investment banker, deputy mayor of the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles OLIVE & BOB CLIFF BOOKSTORE. Featuring an array of county commissioner, State of California commissioner and Poet gear, faculty-authored books, and course textbooks, the trustee, U.S. Senate task force member, philanthropist, and 2,200 square foot Clift Bookstore takes advantage of its new location by running a number of promotions connected with Whittier College trustee, Mr. Villalobos credits his family's campus activities and events. Previously sporting a more generic small business history and his education at Whittier College name (Whittier College Bookstore), the newly titled retail shop in fact, a natural honors Olive '41 and Bob Clift '40, who jointly staffed the store as the two fundamental pillars of his successful life bridged tilizing the stair- for a combined total of more than 60 years, and who left an by his deep belief in God." in movies and other indelible imprint on students, faculty, and staff. mAGNU...... M. OPUS WHITTIER'S MUSIC PROGRAM BUILDS SYMPHONY OF SUCCESS

LEADERS OF THE BAND. IN- Members of the Whittier College music department exemplify commitment to the craft and the art of teaching. Pictured left to right are: Prof. Teresa eVelle, Russ Litchfield '78 seated), Prof. David Muller, Prof. Stephen Cook, and Prof. Danny Lozano.

From Bach to business, Whittier College's music department engages students in learning all aspects of the music industry. Students can explore jazz, pop, world, and classical music through foundational courses in musicianship, theory, history, ethnomusicology, ensemble performance, and individual instrumental instruction. They can learn the rudiments of conducting, recording techniques, harmony, and orchestral composition. And to fully prepare for a career in the industry, they will receive instruction in both music business and technology.

But a polished curriculum is only a part of what budding of the music department. Reaching the heights of Carnegie musicians experience in the Whittier program. Perhaps one of its Hall or being fixtures at well known local venues such as the most valuable benefits—and one that places Whittier ahead of Hollywood Bowl and the Long Beach Symphony, the faculty the competition—is the College's world-class faculty, all of whom has performed, composed, and collaborated with some of the are successful working musicians as well as dedicated teachers. world's top musicians. A quartet of sorts—a seasoned classical bassoonist, a "These experiences permeate everything that we do, Grammy-winning Afro-Cuban flautist, an imaginative composer, especially when it comes to working with our students," says and a gifted pianist and choral director—make up the backbone Teresa LeVelle, associate professor and department chair. I WIND-ED. Cuban flautist and music professor Danny Lozano performs with friends at a Whittier College event.

"My goal is to give them a "I'd literally have to tell students 'I have to go guys' strong musical foundation after every class. They had so many questions." Lozano is that they can apply to any working on making the class a two-semester series with an work that they choose. I also internship component. talk to them frankly about the Innovative class projects have included a reality-style contest reality of the industry. They need to know how hard it is to be called "Sell Your Band." Students were tasked with creating a successful and what they need to do to gain that success." name for an unknown recording artist, designing a CD cover, "It's not every school that has full-time faculty who are and creating a promotional package. working artists." adds Prof. David Muller, the senior member Contest winner Whitney Cane '10, who is planning a career of the group. "Students know that the instructors who are with an independent music label, found the exercise to be both helping them learn about music, actually have a career and are fun and eye-opening. "The music faculty really strives to prepare performing regularly." students for the real world," she said, acknowledging that this And performance has always been a central aspect to the type of virtual business experience enabled her to really con- music program. From its inception in the 1920s by Margaretha sider the multiple aspects of music marketing—and what might Lohmann to present day, the halls of Whittier have consis- motivate or turn-off buyers. tently been filled with melodious sounds, from student choirs to Another critical course offering within the departmental pro- orchestral concerts, from bell choirs to solo organ recitals and gram covers music technology, designed to afford students the more. Rarely a week goes by without a scheduled Poet Musicale, opportunity to stay abreast of industry advancements and trends. senior presentation, or concert given by any of the music faculty, "The production and dissemination of music is a continually students, or numerous artists-in-residence. changing arena," says Stephen Cook, the final member in the Music major Janice Lopez '10 has been with the College faculty four, and the primary coordinator for the technology track. Choir since her freshman year and is a member of two ensem- For student performers such as Lopez. these tech-specific bles: a flute and a woodwind quartet. She still remembers her courses have enabled her to learn the basics of digital music first nerve-racking performance in Memorial Chapel. "I was so production. With the assistance of a Yamaha Clavinova digital nervous I couldn't make my legs stop shaking." she said. piano and Macintosh computer, she plans to rewrite a piano "Being on stage, performing in front of a live audience, you composition for a full orchestra for an upcoming project. only get one chance to do it right," says Muller, who oversees Recently updated and open to all music majors, the music much of the individual instrumental instruction portion of the tech lab now has 10 such pianos and four computers, all music program. "In teaching performance, our role as faculty is equipped with the necessary professional software for notation, to show students how to play those notes, but also how to composition, and music recording. communicate with the audience." And what of the program's future? But building a practical music curriculum—one that will not Speaking on behalf of the faculty quartet Muller summed only teach students to appreciate and understand composition up their plans: "At the core, our program will always be a matter and improve technique, but also be prepared to launch a career of connecting music with the real world - feeling emotions in the field post-graduation—is not an easy task, and requires and sensibilities with each note on the page. Whether our constant review of industry trends and changes. Importantly, students are going to be performers, composers, music execu- though, it requires something that the music faculty already tives, producers, or work outside of the music industry, our goal have in spades: plain, old-fashioned industry experience and is to get them beyond the notes on the page—to have those insider knowledge. notes mean something." "What I bring to the classroom are all the things I've learned

over the last 30 years of being directly involved in the music A RING TRUE. Prof. Teresa business," says Prof. Danny Lozano. "How it works, how it doesn't LeVeLte leads the hand- belt chorus during the work, and what traps not to fall into. In class, I talk about how you Baccalaureate ceremony. can put yourself in a better position to negotiate for your music." Building on this wealth of experience, a key course in the department's curriculum—and a popular one—has been Music Business, now regularly taught by Lozano. Last semester, the class met on Monday nights—despite the potentially unfavorable hour, the class never ended on time.

BEHIND THE MUSIC. Prof. Stephen Cook shows students the way around a 10. keyboard—and monitor—in the music technology lab, funded in part by the 31 Phillips Foundation and gifts made by Joe '73 and Edna (Brindley) Moore '73. STEPHEN COOK: DAVID MULLER: EXPERIENCE RE-CHOIRED OPERA MAN

SKILLED PIANIST, COMPOSER, and music AS AN ACTIVE, FREELANCE MUSICIAN, professor Stephen Cook seems just as Professor David Muller keeps busy playing comfortable collaborating on stage with classical bassoon for a number of Southern Tony-nominated performers as he is arranging California organizations, including the Long U) LU musicals for children. Beach Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Cook's talents have recently taken him Pasadena Orchestra, Opera Pacific, and w to Bucharest, Romania, to judge the Pro- Pacific Symphony. LL Romania International Piano Competition and But he's also an immensely creative to Tokyo, Japan, to perform and teach master composer, whose pieces drafted for bassoon classes in piano. Last winter, he joined fellow quartet are literally exploring uncharted faculty Teresa LeVelle and Danny Lozano for a waters. Built around an original topic, such musical Whittier mini-tour, which concluded with a concert: played at Carnegie as "Opera Divas You Never Want to Meet" or "If Wolfie Met the Fab Four," Hall, performing LeVelle's original composition "Music from the Shadowlands." Muller is finding new ways to make pop, classical, and operatic genres not Albeit an impressive performer, Cook devotes much of his time to a only companionable, but whimsically engaging—all in the context of a diverse cross-section of students. single, harmonious score. Who else would think to fuse music from Mozart's Also on the faculty at prestigious Colburn School of Performing Arts opera Don Giovanni with Beatles tunes? Or combine selections from Verdi's La in Los Angeles, Cook directs the Whittier College Choir and the Broadoaks Traviata, Orff's Carmina Burana, and music from Star Wars' famous "bar scene"? Children's Choir, teaches pre-school music classes in Hollywood, and co-Leads With a music methodology such as this, it's no wonder Muller finds the Broadoaks Summer Music and Theatre Academy. his Approachable Opera class at Whittier to be one of the more popular he teaches. During the course, students—many of whom are getting their "It is great to work with first exposure to the genre—are typically treated to a professional opera performance as part of the curriculum. This is essential, says Muller, to ensuring students who have varied Levels of experience students' comprehension and appreciation of the music and its composer. and who are from different socio-economic This fall, his class attended The Barber of Seville at the Costa Mesa backgrounds," says Cook. Symphony, with Muller, of course, a performer in the orchestra pit. "Truthfully, outside of this class, I never would have thought about "The younger children continuously challenge me to learn new and better opera," said Chris Fazio '09. ways of teaching—all of which informs my work with college students." "After seeing the performance, I really appreciate the music and what Cook, who has directed the College Choir for the last six years, proudly goes into putting it all together." notes the integral role the group plays in Whittier College. "We are called F1 &A II ' upon to sing at numerous campus functions, from Baccalaureate and "'Prof. I IuLLers enthusiasm Commencement to special events at Wardman House. As a performing ensemble, the choir is able to bring special meaning to these events." really shows," said Andy Turner '12. Moreover, the choir's annual spring tour has become a recruiting tool "It's infectious and made us more of sorts, as performances take place in various high schools throughout the [involved in] the performance." chosen locales, such as Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. According

to Cook, the tour is a means to create camaraderie among the students that But straddling the line between teacher and professional performer, eventually leads to effective musical collaboration. Muller despairs that very few of his non-Whittier peers "have that love for "It's truly an example of the unifying power of music," said Cook. teaching." And it is this passion, he asserts, that enables him to effectively While his teaching is year-round, Cook has various projects in the translate his skills to the classroom and help his students really grasp the works, including production of a children's CD, scheduled performances multiple layers of history, mechanics, emotion, and theory that go into each with Broadway singer Susan Eagan, and planning a classical piano recital at composition and performance. Whittier for 2010. • "The music that we play can be appreciated by everyone. But in music, the more you know about it, the more you will appreciate it," he explains. Heading into a sabbatical, Muller is composing a new piece for the annual Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in Alaska, and hopes to publish his original scores and plan a local concert featuring his works soon. 32 TERESA LEVELLE: DANNY LOZANO: COMPOSED AND READY ALL THAT JAZZ

WHEN CREATING MUSIC, composer and FOR TWO-TIME GRAMMY AWARD- music professor Teresa LeVelle thrives in WINNING FLAUTIST and music professor dose collaboration with performers—from Danny Lozano, teaching music has to go commission to premiere. In the process, beyond the classroom. hs she constructs works that have been called rap "It is important for students to see that tog "inventive," "bright" and "atmospherically their professors are intimately involved with Pho

effective" by critics. the field in which they teach," said Lozano. haw ds No stranger to a wide spectrum of con- A founding member of the Hollywood Bra

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Bowl Orchestra, Lozano is best known for his by works for wind, string, and percussion instru- work with Latin jazz and charango music. tos ho P IL A ments (among others) performed throughout He has performed with some of the greatest the United States and internationally, winning awards at festivals and compe- artists in the genre, including Celia Cruz, Poncho Sanchez, Latin Side All-Stars, titions both Large and small. Often commissioned by fellow prominent artists, Israel Lopez "Cachao," and was a featured artist on the sound track for Andy she has garnered critical regard for her fresh approach and original scores. Garcia's film The Lost City. In 2007 LeVelle's acclaimed debut CD, The Shadowlands, took the Kansas Using his musical expertise as a backdrop, Lozano often takes his students native from a Los Angeles recording studio and local concert venues to a on field trips to local jazz clubs so they can fully experience the music and recital at Carnegie Hall. Her influences, she says, are equally derived from a meet local artists. More recently, the maestro has used his connections in classical training background as well as her personal history, growing up in the business to develop "Inside Latin Jazz," an ongoing series that brings to rural country—an intriguing combination not lost on critics, one of whom campus well-known musical artists for an intimate performance and conver- aptly described her flute composition as conjuring up "haunting visions of sation—à La "Inside the Actors Studio." The inaugural session in November, spirits, storms, and untamed nature on the wild, tall-grass prairie." moderated by Lozano, featured international saxophonist Justo Almario and For her upcoming second CD, tentatively titled Orogeny (which means an all-star accompaniment. mountain building), she has worked with percussionist Erik Forrester and "This is the first time that Latin jazz music and musicians will have a Lisa Sylvester. In fall, she premiered one of these pieces at a concert in Los forum where they can speak about their lives and their work," said Lozano, Angeles. As part of this project, she is also working on a bassoon composition who hopes that the program will bring in people from the local community. for colleague David Muller. With a vested interest in generating and encouraging young talent as "We want to create an well, this spring LeVelle has orchestrated the inaugural Whittier College Chamber Ensemble Competition for high school instrumental ensembles—an environment where people can idea she conceived and has been working to bring to fruition for more than engage with the music and ask questions a year. The contest, which concludes with a two-day finalists concert at directly of the musicians. It's a unique Whittier College in late April, will award cash prizes for general performance, performance of a work by J.S. Bach, and for outstanding performance of a opportunity to meet the artist contemporary piece. and to see a professor in action." "For many of these young musicians, this will be a great opportunity to explore the musical challenges and joys inherent in the study and performance Lozano continues to perform regularly in both Los Angeles and across of chamber music," she says, adding a hope that it will also afford a glimpse the country. Last summer, he was a featured artist for the Pasadena into what it takes to survive in a highly competitive industry. Orchestra's ClOsica—los raices de La mrisica concert series and the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in Idaho. During his spring sabbatical, he plans to " It really is all about release a DVD of contemporary classical music recorded with fellow music professor David Muller, record a new Latin jazz CD, and put the finishing touches working hard, being as diverse on a book. • as possible with your music, and giving more than you ever thought possible." •

33 8 2XIIIII14 Erickson BachFestival to hisalmamaterand CRITICAL BACH-ING gave furthersupport for the in termsofreading contracts,Icanseewheream supposedtogetpaid." and hasreleasedtwoCDs:thewell-reviewed by establishingthe Antagonist. Currentlythebandissigned withProstheticRecords,hasworld-widedistribution, been workinghard,writingmusic,touring,andrecordingfull-timewith hisheavymetalgroup, music Iwritefortheband,"hesays. "Mybusinessclasstaughtmehowworkwithotherpeo- mance andcorecomprehension,savvyfaculty.Sincegraduation,the guitarist/vocalisthas ple, and[thefacultygavemeinsight onhowto]dealwiththeindustry.[Andimportantly,] parents, toprovide Ray F.andIreneE. the musicprogram J.S. BachFestival. In 2006,Erickson perpetual support Endowment Fund, Whittier College in honorofhis "I've reallybeenabletoapplythe theoryandmusicianshipIlearnedatWhittiertothe for theannual ittier musicprograman.teimpactofitspracticalapproach,emphasis onperfor- BRINGING BACHTOWHITTIER BY RAYMONDERICKSON'63 ishing, consideringthatBachhadnopersonalconnectionswith tinued tomovelistenersandperformersinaprofoundway.One tor ofasmallcourt,andfinally,for27years,cantorSt.Thomas's lished in1912).Infact,therearemoreannualfestivalsdevotedto Lutheran halfofwhatistoday'sGermanyasorganist,musicdirec- School directorofmunicipalmusicinLeipzig. the WhittierCollegeMusicDepartment,whoestablishedherself IN JUSTAFEWYEARS, Johann SebastianBachthantoanyothermusician.Thisisaston- of thesewasthepianistMargarethaLohmann,founder 75th annualBachFestival,oneoftheoldestsome40established Bach festivalsintheU.S.(theoldestbeingBethlehem,PA,estab- and, especially,whyoneatWhittier? America; indeed,helivedaratherprovinciallifeinthenorthern, already inheryouthasaninsightfulinterpreterofBachand So thequestion his music,inthethreecenturiesafteritwaswritten,hascon- The simplestanswertoBach'suniversalpopularityisthat arises: whyalltheseBachfestivals, An EnvyofInnocence is fastbecomingatextbooksuccessstory the College,aneventbroadcastnation- ally andcelebratedbythetownwith RECENT ALUMNUSCARLOSGARCIA'06 1937 puttogetherthefirstBachFestivalat Whittier Collegewillbeproducingits and recentfollow-up naturally Exist. for musicalknowledge,whichcausedhim,beginningasaboyand I believe,astowhyitisespeciallyappropriateforaliberalarts interpreter eventuallyledtoatelephonecallfromtherenowned liberal arts,wasdeeplyrootedintheclassics.Judeo-Christian leled universality.Indeed,forthisreason,tostudyBachis scores forthatconcerthadtobeborrowedfromtheCollege,since that wouldgivethefestivalamorecommercialtone.Asresult, they werenotinthePhilharmonic'slibrary.) the BachFestivalhasafforded. conductor LeopoldStokowski,invitinghertojoinhimandtheLos continuing throughhislife,toseekoutandabsorbmoremusical forms ofmusicemanating fromItaly—suchasthe sonata,cantata, represents traditionalWesternmusicalculturenotonlytoEurope reason foraBachfestival,butthereisdeeperexplanation, culture, andancientmodernlanguages.Hesawinrhusica college tohostone. Bach's musicoffernon-WesternersawindowintoWesternculture, reflection ofamathematicallybasedcosmicorderdivineorigin of thespecialtraditionsbenefittingstudents(thiswriterincluded) Angeles Philharmonicastheleadpianistinanall-Bachprogramof and theAmericas,buttoentireworld.Therefore,notonlydoes and synthesizethemintoamany-layeredmusicalartofunparal- and intellectualtraditionsthananyothercomposerbeforeorsince not otherwisehave,andthechancetolearnbyexperienceisone Lutheranism. Ofhisownbaroque age,hemasterednewstylesand Whittier studentshavehadperformanceopportunitiestheymight has alwaysbeenalocalaffair,involvingfaculty,students,and church musicianacontinuationofthattheLevitesOld Testament. Inhismusicarefoundcompositionaltechniquesthat banners acrossthestreets.Lohmann'sreputationasaBach but italsohelpsusunderstandwherewehavecomefrom. vivid representationoftextin his musicandcommitmentto are reflectedinhishumanistic concern fortheeloquentand as originallyproposedbytheancientGreeksandhisworka members ofthecommunity,ratherthanfeaturingimported"stars" multiple-keyboard concertosattheHollywoodBowl.(Themusical go backtotheMiddleAges,such asbuildingacompositionon was anexcellentacademicstudentwithasolidfoundationinthe western civilizationitself-whichexplainswhyBach'smusictoday preexisting chantorhymn,andthe legaciesoftheRenaissance That explanationhastodowithBach'sunquenchablethirst The unquestionedappealofBach'smusicalartisasufficient Unlike manyotherBachfestivalsaroundthecountry,Whittier's To understandthismoreconcretely,considerthatBach,who ODE TO JOY HISTORIC ORGAN TURNS 45

FROM FIRST GLANCE IT IS HARD TO IMAGINE that there are exactly 2,094 pipes that make up the intricately designed Memorial Chapel organ at Whittier College. But behind the 16-foot polished annealed zinc pipes seen at the top of the chapel, hundreds of other pipes of all sizes and construct, including square wooden pipes and longer tin pipes and tiny little ones—the size of a pencil—made of tin and lead, are all playing their one note that combined make 26 voices and 38 ranks. Designed and built by Herman Schlicker and his company in 1963, and a gift made to the College by then-trustee Sada Blake, the organ is an example of the Baroque- revival period of the mid-1900s. And, appropriate to Whittier's long-standing festival, this instrument was built with the works of Johann Sebastian Bach in mind. "The music of Bach really comes to life with this instrument," says Russ Litchfield '78, secretary for the music department and now-primary organist. Having over the years served as unofficial "keeper of the organ" (College organist Frances

concerto, and oratorio-as well as the dance idioms of Louis XIV's Nobert retired in 2008), Litchfield has been playing on this particular instrument for more than 35 years. France, and the virtuosic organ style and other traditions of central "Starting at 8 a.m. in the morn- and northern Germany. But Bach did not merely imitate all these ing, it was played all day when I was a different idioms: he combined them in the most imaginative ways student here," he reminisces. "1 spent into unique vehicles of artistic expression that can be understood many hours in here practicing." on many levels and therefore achieve a unique universality—a "I remember watching Russ universality proven by the fact that Bach's music has posthumously play the organ in the Chapel during been not only the foundation of the subsequent classical tradition Bach Festivals and being completely but an inspiration for many jazz and pop musicians as well. blown away," said music alumnus Bach seems to have had a premonition of one of Margaretha Carlos Garcia '06. "It's such a power- Lohmann's favorite maxims: "Everything helps everything else," ful instrument and witnessing it live, that is, all knowledge is somehow connected, and learning about seemingly unconnected things can result in new perspectives and playing the music it was meant to play, was absolutely moving." original ideas. Since Bach's legacy is based on that principle, it But it's not just about Bach; the organ has a diverse repertoire. is therefore entirely appropriate and especially meaningful that a "No other instrument can replicate the deep rumblings of the longer pipes liberal arts institution like Whittier College should celebrate Bach's while simultaneously coaxing out the tight overtones that seem to hang above your head," describes fellow music alumnus Eric Rivera '08, who sang Stanford's Song of enduring legacy. • Freedom for his senior recital accompanied on the organ by Litchfield.

Raymond Erickson'63 studied piano with Margaretha Another music grad, Martin Voss '06, has a more behind-the scenes experience Lohmann and performed in the Bach Festivals 011960-63. with the organ, as he assisted Litchfield with a minor tuning before a performance. His commitment to increasing the role of the liberal arts in the "Anyone who has that kind of up-close exposure knows what a fascinating education of musicians has been recognized by NEH-funding instrument it is, but in examining the Chapel's, I couldn't help but notice how much 0113 interdisciplinary Summer Institutes for College Teachers TLC it needs," said Voss. "To its credit, the organ still sounds very good." and related public outreach programs. Honors include election As Litchfield points out, the most recent patchwork repairs—a couple of pipes to Omicron Delta Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa (Honorary) and the fell after a medium-sized earthquake rattled Whittier last summer—don't negate Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of the urgent need for some major maintenance: replacing electrical cords, cleaning of Germany. For seven years he was Dean of Arts and Humanities pipes and the wind chests, and possibly adding a computerized component. Costs at Queens College in New York; He is editor of The Worlds of associated with these basic repairs could run up to $200,000 to $300,000. J. S. Bach (forthcoming in 2009 from Amadeus Press), which But, for now, the 45-year-old organ continues to bellow out its song and provide is dedicated to the memory of Margaretha Lohmann. festival attendees, wedding celebrants, and other concert-goers with a soul-filling, triumphant experience. And keeper-of-the-organ Litchfield is already planning what music the two will make during the 2009 Bach Festival.

1-NEW MASCOT JOHN POET is formalLy introduced and joins the cheer squad and football team at the Pep Rally & Bonfire. 2-A FORUM OF FRANKLINS prepare for a Frisbee throw following the All-Society Mixer. 3-FROSH FOOTBALLERS WR Richard Beswick '12 and QB Mike Hachadorian '12 ramp up prior to the opening kickoff. 4-DR. RICH CHEATHAM '68 is tickled by remarks made introducing him as winner of this year's Poet Service Award. 5-BOARD CHAIR Rick Gilchrist'68, Trustees Al. VillaLobos '65 and Bill Harris'55 and Harriet Harris prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon atthe Campus Center Grand Opening. 6-RECIPIENTS OF THE 2008 Poet Awards are Rich Cheatham '68, Cathy Pearce Standiford '81, Nikomi Arroyo '97, Penny (Cams) Fraumeni '68, and Prof. Joseph Price. (Not pictured, recipient Jay Arroyo '97.) 7-FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF Olive '41 and Bob Clift '40 join President Herzberger at a reception celebrating the opening of Clift Bookstore. 8-ONE OF A FEW RETURNING songsters, alumna Lois (Roop) Davis '58 raises her voice in harmony with the Whittier College Choir. 9-RAQUEL GUITIERREZ '10 delivers a repertoire of favorites during the 37th Annual Tardeada. 10-THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION is dissected and discussed in a special panel featuring (left to right) Nixon Fellow Stephen Addezio '09. Al. Villalobos '65, J. Stanley Sanders '63, Prof. Eric Lindgren, and Prof. Laura Mctnaney (Not pictured, Nixon Fellow Dan Strauss '09.) 11-THALIAN LADIES Jilt Caviezet-Hoots '97, Emily DiPetritlo '95, Rebeca Bell '06, Carrissa Vittatobos '99, and Julie (Lippencott) Mansfield '95 enjoy the third annual LGBT & Friends Reception at Hartley House. 12-PROUD POET Teresa Ontiveros 83 and two prospective future Poet athletes hit the stands for the Homecoming football game. 13-BUCK CATLIN (husband of Bobbie Jerome Catlin '43), Mary (Wilson) Pepping '43, and MaryJoyce (Whitlock) Funk '43 reconnect at the reunion lunch for Classes of 1943 and 1948. 14-MUSICAL DUO Louise (O'Guinn) Moon '62, flautist, and Ray Erickson '63, pianist, reprise their performing roles in a special reunion concert.

Photos by Stephen Burns Photography —a 4 a FAITHFUL OXY CHALLENGE FRIENDS POETS TAKE ON TIGERS IN FUNDRAISING CONTEST

IN THE LAST ISSUE

OF THE ROCK, we announced a new recognition society honoring those

WHITTIER individuals with THROWING THE consecutive years of GAUNTLET. giving to the College. Faithful Friends Senior Class Gift co-chairs Cerda are alumni and others who give and Martinez issue regularly to support the programs and the participation 'OQ

students at Whittier. After publication, challenge to Oxy's in lv DEVELOPING Ga

Class of 2009. The we learned that Jean Ray (Bassett)

contest will officially linp o Kegler '38 has given every year since end on May 13, her graduation more than 70 years ago with the winners earning bragging (our records do not extend back that rights for the year. far!). Jean Ray and her late husband, JESSICA CERDA '09 AND CHRIS MARTINEZ '09, schools were founded in 1887, both offer a John '38, dedicated their careers to accompanied by the new Poet mascot, issued liberal arts education, and both have a diverse education and made sure they never a challenge to the Occidental College senior student body prepared to lead. It is tradition, missed a year of giving to the Whittier class during half-time of the contested at both of our schools, for the senior class to Fund. John also served as the Alumni "Battle for The Shoes" rivalry football game present a gift to the college that celebrates Association President in the late 1960s on November 15. Rather than a grid-iron our undergraduate years. The Senior Class Gift and was always passionate about the match up, the battle lines were drawn for a is our chance to give back and ensure future College. According to their daughter, Senior Class Gift participation challenge. generations of Poets and Tigers have a chance Jean-Ellen Kegler '68, her parents "were "Today we are here representing the to become whatever they aspire to be... We extraordinarily sincere and faithful." In senior class from Whither College," said Cerda, are here today to issue a challenge to the Oxy honor of her mother's dedicated giving "to deliver a special message to the Class of Senior Class. It is through this challenge that pattern. Jean-Ellen renewed her own 2009 here at Oxy. While we may be rivals, we we plan to show the difference in our schools. support of the Whittier Fund this year! actually have a lot in common. Both of our We are confident our Poet Pride will lead to more seniors at Whither contributing to our Senior Class Gift than Occidental seniors contributing to your effort. The rules are simple; ALUMNI PARTICIPATION MATTERS the college with the highest percentage of seniors making a donation to their own college WINS." ALUMNI OFTEN ASK, "Does my $100 gift really make a difference?" The answer is simple Other members of the 2009 Senior and clear: YES! Smaller gifts add up to make a real difference. In the most recent fiscal year. Class Gift committee include Allyson Saca, 65% of the alumni who contributed to the Whittier Fund made gifts of $100 or less for a total of Art Rubio, Steve Addezio, Dan Strauss, $95,000. These donors play a crucial role in helping Whittier College showcase its broad base of Sean Summerall, and Amanda Settlage. This support. U.S. News & World Report and other publications that rank colleges factor in the percent- dynamic group of seniors will surely trump age of alumni who make gifts in determining how we measure up. Additionally, corporations and their peers at Oxy and begin a long tradition foundations consider alumni giving when awarding grants. No gift is too small and together alumni of giving back to their alma mater! can make a significant difference!

>> BUY A BRICK. LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY ON THE WHITTIER CAMPUS, AND BECOME AN INDELIBLE PART OF FOUNDERS WALKWAY. CALL 562.907.4219 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 38 -S REUNION CLASS GIFT RESULTS AND M ELLON-MAYS AWARDS UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWS WHETHER IT IS FIVE YEARS OR 70 YEARS SINCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED GRADUATION, alumni of all ages join together to present a cumulative gift to the College in honor of their reunion. Most classes focus their support toward the THE ANDREW W. MELLON Postdoctoral Fellows will serve two-year Whittier Fund, while some work on special endowment FOUNDATION awarded Whittier terms on the Whittier College faculty, campaigns. Each and every gift makes a difference. And College two grants totaling $1.1 million and utilize their expertise to develop it represents the reaffirming of relationships—between in support of two new programs. The courses emphasizing global perspec- alumni and the College, between alumni and their first award of $500,000 will estab- tives across fields such as environmental classmates, and between alumni and future generations lish the Whittier College Mellon-Mays studies, anthropology, and the arts, and of Poets. That's the real impact of Reunion Giving. On Undergraduate Fellowship Program, will particularly enhance the College's behalf of the Classes of 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, dedicated to increasing faculty diversity expertise in East Asia. 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998. 2003, in institutions of higher learning; the and 2008. Trustee Kristine Dillon '73 announced at a second award of $600,000 will establish ceremony during Whittier Weekend 2008 that alumni a Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellows Program, contributed a grand total of $1,354,226 for the 2008 with a goal to enrich and broaden the NEW PRIZES Reunion Class Gift. curricular experience and global per- FOR BUSINESS Following this exciting announcement, Trustee spective of both faculty and students. Steve Weston '83 presented the 2008 Reunion Class The Mellon Mays Undergraduate STUDENTS Gift Awards: Fellowship program is administered at colleges and universities nationwide, 38 TRUSTEE JIM PARKS The Participation Award, recognizing the class a consortium of 39 member institutions has established two with the largest percentage of alumni making a gift of the United Negro College Fund, and awards to recognize during the reunion year, goes to the Class of 1943, three leading universities in South students who show with a participation rate of 60.4%. Africa. Whittier will be joining Stanford, talent and leader- Caltech, USC, UC Berkeley, and UCLA as 'The Overall Giving Award, recognizing the class ship potential in California participants in the program. with the largest overall gift (for any purpose( made business. Beginning Annually, five Whittier College students during the reunion year, goes to the Class of 1953, this year, Whittier will be selected as Mellon Mays with a total gift of $784,814. College will award several first- or second- Undergraduate Fellows, and will explore year students with a "Parks Prize," which 'The JGWS Award, recognizing the class with their interest in college teaching in core includes a stipend and financial aid/schol- the most members in the John Greenleaf Whittier arts and science disciplines. Students arship support. The Parks Prize is designed Society, the College's leadership annual giving club, will receive tuition assistance, summer to identify outstanding business students goes to the Class of 1958, with a total of eight research opportunities, and academic- early in their careers at Whittier and help classmates joining JGWS. year support through faculty mentors them realize their potential. Parks is also at Whittier, and will engage with other The Stretch Award, recognizing the class making providing a paid fellowship, enabling an Fellows at Mellon-sponsored events. the largest increase in overall giving from the outstanding business student to secure an The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship previous fiscal year, goes to the Class of 1953, with internship of his/her choice domestically Program will enable Whittier College an increase of 33°/u or internationally. These remarkable gifts to build on its established success with boost Whittier's ability to identify young 00, The Whittier Fund Award, recognizing the class pre-doctoral teaching fellowships, "stars" and help them see their potential with the largest total gift to the Whittier Fund, goes helping develop the next generation of and gain experience to start them on the to the Class of 1963 who gave a total of $126,584 to faculty by providing new Ph.D.s with an path to great success. the areas of greatest need at Whittier College. opportunity to teach at a distinguished liberal arts college. Those selected as

>> BE A LEGEND. JOIN THE JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER SOCIETY NOW BY CALLING THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT, 562.907.4219. 39 ALU M NINEWS [email protected] 40 Alumni Association President? E-mail ALUMNI OFFICEWELCOMES to sharewiththe ANOTHER POETSTAFFER such adiverselearningexperience."Whileanundergraduate, Galvin wasafour-yearforceonthePoet >> IT'SA JUNGLEOUTTHERE. JOURNEYTOEXOTIC SOUTHAFRICA WITH THEPOETTRAVELS Student AthleticAdvisoryCommitteeand"spentmuchofherextra timeintheWardmanArtCenter." women's waterpoloteam,earningtheteam'scaptaincytwoconsecutive years;shealsoservedonthe 10 years),butalsobecauseshe"admiredthesmallschoolenvironment andhowWhittierprovides Whittier AreaChamberofCommerce andtheYMCAofGreaterWhittier,amongothers. HAVE ANIDEA A localresidentveryconnected withtheWhittiercommunity,shehasheldpositions Galvin graduatedlastMaywith a B.A.inbusinessadministration. PROGRAM, OCTOBER 13-22, 2009. FORINFORMATION, E-MAIL [email protected]

GREETINGS FROMWHITTIL. FROM THEALUMNIASSOCIATIONPRESIDENT FELLOW ALUMNI: the College.ArrivinginWhittierjust This pastWhittierWeekendwasper- time toattendtheOliveandBobClift attended sincebecominganalumnaof haps oneofthemostexcitingIhave IN LATESEPTEMBER, to jointheCollege'sworkforce,takingapositioninOfficeofAlumniRelations she wasdrawntoWhittierCollege,notonlybecausehersiblings andcousin alongside fellowalumnaandassociatedirectorAnaGutierrez'96. Asthedepart- community andPoetG.O.L.D. are alsoalumni(theGalvinfamilylegacycomprisesfourPoet grads inthelast ment's assistantdirector,Galvinhaschargeofsuchprograms as theonlinealumni Born inMassachusetts,but"growingupmainlySanDiego,"Galvin admits Caroline Galvin'08becamethelatestWhittiergraduate I satontheterracedlawns,looking I firstarrivedasawide-eyedfresh- Bookstore dedication,myfamilyand around campus,andIrealizedhow the athleticfieldsandtenniscourts,it House, oreventheimprovementsto not thenewCampusCenter, Villalobos Hall.theDezemberAlumni much ithasgrownandchangedsince man. But,whatreallyamazedmewas Price, RichardCheatham,GregWoirol, was thethrongsofalumniattending ily remindedofwhatmakesWhittier a proudWhittierPoet.FromthePoet myriad engagingeventsthatpulledat College classeswithProfessorsJoseph and CharlesLame,totheAll-Society my heartstringsandremindedmeIwas Mixer withmorethan350alumnifrom all societiesinattendance,Iwaseas- College sospecial. I aimtocontinuefosteringthealumni's involvement attheCollege.Aspresident. Directors hasbeendiligentlyworking on increasingalumniparticipationand goodwill towardthecurrentstudentsof ted totheCollegethatprovideduswith so manyopportunities.Thealumniboard Whittier. Forsomanyofus,ourunder- graduate yearswereapivotaltimein contact witheachotherandstaycommit- our lives.Itisimportantthatwestayin communications throughtheclassagents, cultural andsocialevents,promotion of leadershipopportunitiesoncampus.I will continuetoimprovechannelsof is dependentuponustonotonlysupport encourage youtotakeadvantageofthese great programsandreconnectwitha the students,butalsotocontribute new generationofPoets! alumni morethannow.WhittierCollege is ontherise,andifyouhavenotyet keep Whittiervitalandcompetitivewith alumni participationintheWhittierFund contributed totheCollegeyoucandoso service totheCollegeandwelcome peer schools.Iamhappytosaythat at can advanceour [email protected] Sincerely, your thoughtsandcommentsat President. AlumniAssociation Rachel (Homel)Rice'96 Whittier College www.whlttier.edu/giveonline Your AlumniAssociationBoardof Never hasour I lookforwardtomycontinued alma mater. alma mater . Togetherwe needed its .

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POET G.O.L.D. (GRADUATES OF THE LAST campus headed out for a late fall tailgate at DECADE) is dedicated to creating strong Occidental. During Whittier Weekend, Poet bonds between current students, recent G.O.L.D. hosted and promoted the first-ever alumni, and Whittier College. It maintains "After Hours" party at the campus' new Club these bonds through social and career 88, and marketed a first-year reunion for networking, as well as continued support for the Class of 2008. It was a great success the Whittier Fund. Poet G.O.L.D. is led by an and we look forward to expanding it even executive committee of young alumni in col- more next year! laboration with the Office of Alumni Relations. The Poet G.O.L.D. executive commit- Current G.O.L.D. Chair Nash Ream '06 has tee is working hard to plan and execute brought great enthusiasm to this program many more events throughout the spring and successfully kicked off the fall season semester. Look for new mixers and activi- with a mixer at a local Whittier hot spot, ties planned around sports matches, the WHERE ARE SAGE. Attracting G.O.L.D. members from all Dezember Alumni House Speaker Series, over Southern California, the event brought Family Weekend and Commencement 2009, WHITTIER ALUMNI Poets together for a night of fun, dancing, and more. LIVING NOW? and old style "hanging out." The Whittier We'd love your input! Have a good football team had some Lively Northern idea for an event? E-mail Assistant Director California G.O.L.D. representation join the of Alumni Relations Caroline Galvin '08 tailgate at Menlo College in September, at [email protected]. and still others more local to the Whittier UNITED STATES: 14,901 OTHER COUNTRIES: 246

California 10,741 72% Southwest 1,197 8°Io Northwest 812 5.5% Hawaii & Pacific Islands 289 2% New England 277 2% DC, Maryland, Virginia 254 2% Upper Midwest 250 2% Southeast 249 1.7% NY and Atlantic States 217 1.5% Mountain States 212 1.4°Io Midwest, Appalachia 122 Florida 122 Plain States 119 Alaska 30

Armed Forces P.O. Boxes 10 A STRIKING GOLD. Recent grads Chasen Eddow '07, Keith Hernandez '08, and Adrian Martin '08 join the Poet gang at Menlo College in Northern California for an Alumni Association-sponsored football tailgate. (See related story on p. 23.)

>> POETS IN CYBERSPACE. JOIN OUR ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY TODAY BY LOGGING ON TO WWW.POETALUMNI.NET. 41 The HuntingtonLibrary's Jack LondonCollection. 42 Sue Hodson'71shows curator andlocal"Big ALUMNI NEWS manuscript pagefrom original, handwritten >> LIVING ORWORKINGABROAD? SHOWUSYOUR POET PRIDEBYSENDING YOURPHOTOHOLDING September, Literary Read" coordinator At aneventlast Poet visitorsan A COPY OF BOOK TALK. includes afirsteditionofthe book, London'sowndiaryfrom it asanaturalfittotargetthesegmentofreaders—boysand time hespentintheKlondikeregion, photographs,letters, London archives,whichencompass about50.000items, the 19thcenturyKlondikegold rush. TheHuntington'sJack and rare,autographedmanuscripts. known text, the famedHuntingtonLibrary,ArtCollections,andBotanical last fewdecades—despiteonce-popularcelebrity-drivenbook Huntington's extensiveJackLondoncollection.Shealsosaw adventure storyfollowingtheevolvingrelationshipbetweena domesticated dogandsled-teamdriver,setinAlaskaduring tive istoencourageandincreaseAmericanreadership,which, clubs, suchasOprahWinfrey's. Arts (NEA)initiativewasalsoachancetocapitalizeonthe JACK LONDON. young men—consideredthemostreluctantreaders. Gardens inPasadena.theNationalEndowmentfor according tostatistics,hasfallenintoasharpdeclineoverthe are beingpromotedduringtheNationalEndowmentforArts' ERNEST HEMINGWAY.F.SCOTTFITZGERALD.ZORA multi-year "BigRead"initiative,launchedin2007.Theobjec- NEALE HURSTON.EDITHWHARTON.RAYBRADBURY. THE CALLOFBOOK HUNTINGTON CURATORSUEHODSON'71DRIVESLOCALEFFORTTOINCREASEREADING THE ROCK Featured inthe"BigReadLibrary"isLondon'smostwidely For SueHodson'71,curatorforliterarymanuscriptsat These arejustafewofthebig-nameauthorswhoseworks The CalloftheWild, OR WEARING WHITTIER GEAR. SUBMIT TO [email protected] a quasi-autobiographical [at thispointinourhistory]." Internet isaterrificresource,Ithinkithavinganunfortunate trend. AndthisiswhyTheBigReadprogramsosignificant in manyyears,thepercentageofpeoplereadingforpleasure theme, andconsideringeveryaspect[ofthestory].While theatrical performance,anongoing,onlinebookdiscussion/ effect onourattentionspanandworksagainstabilityas sessions, concertsfeaturingKlondikemusic,and,ofcourse, special lecturesdeliveredbyHodsonherself. a nationtositandreadwithoutgettingrestless.Butthereare has increased.Thatisanencouragingchangeinthenational hopeful signs.ArecentNEAreportnotesthatforthefirsttime $20,000 granttodoso.Hodsonthenproceededorganizea with thisbook,enjoyingtheactofreading,exploring San DiegotoPicoRiveraSouthPasadena.Eventsincluded took theleadinapplyingforanNEAgranttosupportaseries community organizationsandofficialsincitiesrangingfrom collaborative, month-longprogramthatforgedorstrengthened weblog, specialchildren'sactivities,localteachertraining collection andcoordinatetheHuntington'sresourceswith panel discussions,filmscreenings,artandliteraryexhibits, of programmingbuiltaroundtheLondonbook.Awardeda other areaorganizationscommittedtoliteraryefforts,Hodson partnerships with11publicschools,eightlibraries,and10 "It wasgreattoseesomanypeopleofallagesengaged Reali7ing thepotentialtomakeanimpactwithLondon (Submitted byKathieReisweber Baldwin'70) front oftheParthenonwasproblem.Iput shadow oftheParthenon."Allwaswelluntilmyfriendtook aged toescapeintothecrowdwithout furtherconfrontation... ROCK communicate bypointingthatapicturewiththemagazinein Baldwin '70took was doing.ShespokenoEnglish andIspeaknoGreek.man purse, heldtightlytothecamera,andtriedexplainwhatI wagging herfinger,andyelling,'NO,NO,NO!'Shemanagedt picture. Awomancamerunningtowardsmewavingherarm WHILE VACATIONINGINGREECE AN "ARRESTING"READ NEARLY PROVES The Rock to readatoptheAcropolisin Kathie Reisweber The Rock . in my

L.A.M.P. OFFERS ADDITIONAL "LIGHT OF LEARNING" YOUNG ALUMNA STARTS CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM

"THE MAJORITY OF and Alumni Relations, Donoyan and fellow HISPANIC, FIRST-GENER- L.A.M.P. volunteer staff Nadia Medina '08 and ATION COLLEGE-GOING Sophi Cervantes '07 have organized a number WOMEN comes from low- of activities that are informative, practical, income families, and, given a enable students to learn by doing, and also general lack of parental edu- provide an opportunity to practice networking cation and financial barriers, techniques—all in a supportive atmosphere. they've likely had to rely on a Monthly events include skill-building Lot of self-encouragement to workshops, guest speakers, and social and net- h

succeed," says Rosemary Donoyan '05, creator working mixers. An end-of-year, collaborative rap tog

and principal player for the Latina Alumnae team project involving local agencies and com- ho P Mentorship Program (L.A.M.P.). munity service is also in the works, intended Burns This new program, successfully imple- to drive home the importance of mixing good n he

mented at the College early last fall, is citizenship with personal ambition. Step

described by Donoyan as an informal mentor- "The real purpose of these events is to to

ing group with a key objective: to help Latina [provide a consistent channel for] students to Pho A LIFE LESSONS. students develop leadership and other critical interact and network with alumnae profession- has been Donoyan's own commitment to Members of L.A.M.P. get skills, devise targeted career and educational als in a range of fields," says Donoyan. "We mentoring; on a regular basis, the full-time up-close-and-personal goals, and successfully follow through to lead expect that through this exposure, students Boeing employee meets with and makes with November's guest speaker, Norma Coronado, lives that are self-empowered, geared toward will be inspired to further explore and expand herself available via e-mail and phone to each of the Los Angeles County service to the community, and professionally their career options for the future. They'lL be interested student, personally answering ques- Office of Education. and personally satisfying. encouraged toward self-empowerment, and tions, giving guidance and advice, and serving Working in conjunction with the Ortiz witness that their own goals, no matter how as a sounding board. Programs and the Offices of Career Services big or smalL, can come true regardless of back- "As a Whittier College graduate and ground or other potential or imagined barriers. Latina, I know I have come a long way to "Hopefully, these gatherings will also succeed," she says, again underscoring the increase student awareness of the level of challenge she feels Latinas face within their professionalism expected in the 'real world'," own culture to develop and sustain personal she adds. drive. But she equally acknowledges the Operating this full schedule and advantages she found at Whittier, and how

overseeing a growing participant network, that positive experience motivated her interest

Donoyan's plan is to keep emphasizing in giving back.

"cultural, career-oriented, and leadership "The College opened many doors for me in the past, [and with my own career well experiences." She also hopes to widen the underway] I felt I was now ready to make a reach of alumnae volunteers, seeking any difference and open doors for others. My goal and all working Latina alumnae willing to is to contribute leadership in this area for as donate their time to mentor students and many years as I can, then perhaps pass [the share lessons learned, serve as guest speakers, torch] along to others that are prepared to or provide shadowing experiences. take on the duty." Perhaps one of the most important com- ponents to L.A.M.Ps early success, however,

>> POETS COME BACK. IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS TO THE ALUMNI HOUSE PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, 562.907.4222. 43 -a POETS IN PACKS ALUMNI PLAN TRAVEL TO GREECE, SOUTH AFRICA ON THE SHELF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, the Poet Travels program offers ALUMNI BOOKS ENTERTAIN, ADVISE, AND INSPIRE alumni two opportunities for group travel to destinations around the globe. Trips are coordinated through AHI Travel, one of the premiere companies specializing in college alumni THE MILE MARKER MURDERS As noted on Brown's website: "In trips, and often are open to more than one college per desig- by Craig W. Saari '68, Fiction teaching you how to use your story for

nated destination. In addition to in-country transportation, It's a tough time achieving consistent sales success. I am WS

E lodging, and some meals, these trips provide abundant edu- for FBI agent Tyler going to share my story with you in all cational opportunities in the form of hands-on experiences, Bannister; he's of its painful and triumphant detail. I am insider tours led by local, expert guides, and customized trying to catch an going to share with you the very same MNI N Lectures and discussions. Past Whittier College tours have extortionist who lessons that I have learned that trans- included Adventures in China, Cruising the Russian Waterways, formed me from a relatively obscure, self

ALU has threatened to Italy's Lake District, and the Journey to Ireland. unleash a biologi- absorbed young summer intern into the cal poison, trying top sales professional for one of the most POET TRAVELS PLANNED FOR 2009 ARE: to solve the murder of a friend who's a successful pharmaceutical companies in the world." ATHENS & THE ISLE OF POROS CIA operative, and trying to protect his April 23 - May 3, 2009 new love interest from becoming a serial killer's next victim. LIE/FE Experience the Greek Islands with a six-night stay on Poros, Author Craig W. ("C.W.") Saari, a by Fred Hawthorne '00, Inspirational an artists' enclave, and two nights in historic Athens. Visit the former Marine, spent 27 years as an Covering a range of topics, this 100- Acropolis and Parthenon, journey through the ancient kingdom FBI Special Agent, supervising under- page book is meant to "tackle the lies of Mycenae, discover the Argolic Coast cities of Nauplion and Epidauros, and explore the renowned Greek island of Hydra. cover operations and espionage cases. that have been engraved in us through- Enjoy lectures on history, art, culture; take part in special meals Utilizing that experience and insider's out our lives that we have been led and sample vintages at a variety of local restaurants; and listen knowledge, he has created a "harrowing to believe." Hawthorne, a two-time to authentic music and watch lively native dancing during a tale of government intrigue, murder, Teacher of the Year, poet, and confirmed special Greek Night. and vengeance," which earned a Grand youth mentor, gives a unique take on Prize in fiction from the Public Safety 50 different scenarios from race to reli- SOUTH AFRICA ESCAPADE Writers Association. gion, freedom of speech, discrimination October 13 - 22, 2009 and sexuality—all brought to life through The mystery and majesty of South Africa's expansive landscape, WHAT'S YOUR SALES STORY? basketball terminology. For example, in vibrant cities, and diverse wildlife are the focus of this seven- by Ja Marr Brown '95. Nonfiction "Point Guard Theory," everyone wants night excursion. Beginning with a stay in cosmopolitan Cape Award-winning, to be led and is afraid of being a leader; Town then moving on to Kruger National Park, travelers will in the "Bill Russell Theory," no matter WHAT'S YOUR 15+ year veteran of experience the convergence of culture and nature, from the the sales industry how successful you are (Bill Russell won city's broad mixture of European and native peoples, food, and and creator of revo- nine NBA championships), you still have artistry, to the vast topography of its natural parks with their lutionary sales and a duty to be an active/positive person curious inhabitants—wildebeests, giraffes, rhinoceroses, lions, management system in our society. According to the author, leopards, and elephants, to name a few. Planned activities The KAIZEN Way®, "I wanted to write a book where if you include historical and cultural lectures and a guided city tour, Ja Marr Brown takes have a two-hour flight, you can breeze a bush walk and safari game drives; optional day journeys are through the book, and it gives you some offered to South Africa's wine country, Robben Island, and you on an engaging, inspiring, and eye- food for thought." Cape Peninsula National Park. opening journey into the high-stakes pressure filled world of pharmaceuti- Are you a published Poet"? Then let us For more information about either of these trip packages, cal sales. Inspired by injecting realism know about your book, screenplay, poem, short story, or other manuscript, and please contact the Office of Alumni Relations, 562.907.4222 into the topic of sales, Brown pulls no or [email protected], or visit www. whittier.edu/Alumni/ when, where, and by whom it has been punches as he reveals the real-life ups published. If you have a book to your AlumniPro grams/Poet Travels. aspx. and downs of what it takes to be a credit, please also submit a copy of the cover artwork in JPG format. Send to perennial top sales performer. [email protected].

>> POETS COME BACK. IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS TO THE ALUMNI HOUSE PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, 562.907.4222. 44 -I REGIONAL ACTIVITIES

THE LOS ANGELES FROM THE BALMY HAWI'IAN ISLANDS TO Poet football team in the "Battle for A NEW STUDENT SUMMER SENDOFF, POET ALUMNI CHAPTER THE CRISP EAST COAST, Poets gathered in The Shoes." Though the Poet team did Seattle, WA. is now forming. a number of locations around the country Lose, the alumni spirit remained high, Interested in becoming a over summer and fall to network, to share sustained throughout a veritable sea of 10- In Washington State, guests at the nember? Then please e-mail a common experience, to socialize, to lend purple and gold seen in the stands. And annual Seattle Summer Sendoff at the [email protected], volunteer hours, and to assure incoming, area members of G.O.L.D. joined commit- home of Trustee Ken '53 and Betsy with a subject Line "L.A. Alumni Chapter." new Poets that the family they're joining is tee chair Nash Ream '06 for a networking Greenbaum were treated to a Hawai'ian large, involved, and loyal. evening at Sage Restaurant & Lounge in Luau-style afternoon, a raffle for Poet Uptown Whittier. giveaways and gear, and serenades by a Local music group. 10- Across the country in Massachusetts, Trustee Kristine Dillon '73 welcomed alumni, new students, and President Sharon Herzberger to her Brighton home for the first-ever New England-area Summer Sendoff. The East Coast addition ALUMNI RECEPTION Maui, HI. to this program coincided with a steady growth in Poet residents along the eastern

In Hawai'i, members of the official seaboard as well as expanded Admission Whittier alumni regional chapter, friends, recruitment efforts in the region. and family gave of their time and hearts On an unseasonably warm Saturday in during their annual Oahu service project, September, San Francisco Bay Area partnering with Special Olympics to Poet alumni, families, and football provide assistance during the bowling supporters came out for a pre-game The first-ever San Diego-area Summer tournament event. The always-popular tailgate at Menlo College in Atherton. Sendoff for new students, co-hosted Poet event drew more than 40 volunteers. From Morgan Hill to Mann, the event by Alumni Association President Rachel Over on Maui, a subset of this active attracted 75 participants to a lively (Homel) Rice '96 and Trustee Barbara chapter held an informal, late fall brunch and impromptu pep rally, prior (Ondrasik) Grace '57, brought together reception—the second annual event to the noon kickoff. about 60 local alumni and incoming for this group. Poets and families for an afternoon 10- In the Los Angeles area, alumni pool side barbeque and chat with mixed with students and faculty at the President Herzberger. first-ever Whittier College Day at The Activities for the summer and fall seasons are Huntington Library, Art Collections, currently in the planning stages; if you would and Botanical Gardens, located in like to host or volunteer for a regional event, ALUMNI TOUR A nearby Pasadena. Visitors had the please contact the Office of Alumni Relations, of The Huntington option of three docent-guided tours of Library, Pasadena, CA. 562.907.4222 or [email protected]. To the grounds, and all were treated to A FOOTBALL TAILGATE, Atherton, CA. stay abreast of alumni activities planned in a special lecture by Sue Hodson '71, your area, please visit the online community Huntington curator of literary manu- at www.poetalumni.net. scripts and site coordinator for The Big Read project. L.A. alumni also headed out to Occidental College in Eagle Rock to attend a tailgate and cheer for the

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P ET-+ TO r$OtT + BECOME A CLASS AGENT! Class Agents are Whither College ambassadors, charged with helping build a strong connection between alumni MARRIAGES & COMMITMENTS and their alma mater. Each time The Rock is published, news appears in Poet-to- Stacy Richards '53 and Marilynn Balm, February 17, Poet because Class Agents have individually reached out to classmates to collect 2008. --)Patricia Juarez '98 and Kenton Hill '01, August 25, 2008. -3Mark Neria '00 and SugeLis Perez, personal and professional updates, then shared that information with the College. in November of 2007. -+Alisha Santana '02 and Aaron Always in-the-know, Class Agents are some of our most valuable volunteers. Winterswyk, in July of 2008. 9Jodie Ehrlich '04 and i1l* Chad Bratten, July 10, 2008. -Jennifer Lang '06 Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep and Aaron Sheehey '06, November 10, 2007. up with your classmates and friends. At this time Class Agents are needed for the

I1E BIRTHS & ADOPTIONS following years: 1934, 35, 36, 38, 39; 1940, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47; 1950, 51; 1970, To Susan Sinfield '88 and Mike Rizzo '86, a daughter, KyLie Jestine Rizzo, born July 11, 2008. 71, 72, 73, 76, 77; 1982, 87; 1991, 96, 97; 2006, 07. To become a Class Agent, or -*To Beatrice and Emmanuel Vitrac '88, a daughter, Marie, born September 8, 2007. --)Bryan and Lani learn more about the role, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 562.907.4222 (Chang) Kerness '92 adopted twins Ruby and Rudy, or [email protected]. Not sure who your Class Agent currently is? Then November 28, 2007. 4To Robert '94 and Kimberly (Bates) Matura '96, a daughter, Tess, born June 13, visit wwwwbittier.edu/ClassAgents for a complete listing. 2008. -To Mary and Jeremy Cosand '96 a daughter, Zod Dean, born October 6, 2008. -)To Erika Garcia '03 a son, Nathan Anthony, born May 14, 2008. -*Shirley (O'Connor) Byrne has been spending time in Anchorage, AK, where she became an Iditarod Race CLASS NOTES fan. -9Stacy Richards and wife Marilynn spent their honeymoon on a cruise to Mexico in March. They split

Class Agent their time between Denver and Yuma. CLASS AGENT NEEDED '54 Class Agents Mrs. Marjorie (Conley) Aikens Eloys A. Parks resides in Alhambra, CA, and loves to 368 West El Portal travel to see family. Palm Springs, CA 92264-2603 CLASS OF 1948 Rev. Dwight A. Hoelscher Class Agent 777 Plymouth Rd. CLASS AGENT NEEDED Claremont, CA 91711-4249 Class Agent N '43 Mr. Lee H. Mahood Grace (Mills) Koopmans, though happily settled 58 Pepperwood Way Betty (Adams) and husband Don Freemen '55 sold in Redmond, WA, enjoys travel. During 2008 she Soquel, CA 95073-2630 their home in Washington and plan to tour the world reported visiting Copper Canyon, Mexico; Toronto, on cruise ships over the next few years. Canada; Branson, Missouri; Vietnam; Laos; Cambodia Mildred "Milly Lou" (Wade) Wilson Lives in Carlsbad and cruised in British Columbian waters. "I wish more By-the-Sea and "feels very fortunate to be there." members of the class of 1941 would write in and tell what they are doing!" Class Agent N '53 Mrs. Florence (Albarian) Morrison P.O. Box 130 Jamul, CA 91935-0130

Joan (Egeberg) Hancock reports: " I have one spouse, two siblings, three sons, four wheels, 55 years since Whittier, six pairs of glasses, seven Whittier friends, eight grandchildren, nine pounds to Lose, and 10 votes for Obama." -George Gaylord still studies and writes for publication. -*Gildardo Jimenez lives CLASS OF 1943 in Southern California, and visits places such as Europe, Mexico, Russia, and Canada as much as he can.

>> DON'T KNOW WHO YOUR CLASS AGENT IS? VISIT WWW.WHITTIER.EDU/CLASSAGENTS FOR A COMPLETE LISTING. 46 Class Agent '57 Mrs. Sydney A. (Foster) Nichols 2453 Studebaker Road Long Beach, CA 90815-2429

Margaret (Fuchs) Mundt celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary in May 2008, and has been travelling.

Class Agent '58 Rev. E. Neill Richards 29 Lehigh Place Glen Rock, NJ 07452-1423

Neill Richards has traveled to 63 countries through ing member of Pacific Shores Hematology-Oncology (Mark) retired after 25 years of teaching; her hobbies his work as a non-profit program administrator. Married Foundation and a cancer survivor. -Richard Calkins are gardening, knitting, reading, and playing bridge. to Jessie (Glasgow) '61, the couple has three chil- has been a local pastor, a high school science teacher, 4Averill (Davis) Fudge retired from teaching. "My spent dren and six grandchildren. -+Donald K. Alford and a stock market analyst. He pioneered an internet Last assignment was at a school with 13 students and two years teaching biological defense for the U.S. business and went pro-river rafting on the Kern River. two teachers!" -)Vince Deveney has been a teacher, Army Chemical Corps, and achieved professor emeritus 4Charlene "Peewee" (Catlin) Hall retired after 39 coach, principal, and superintendent. Now retired, status at Metropolitan State College of Denver follow- years of teaching. Has traveled to Europe seven times he enjoys travel and spending time with his wife and ing a 31-year career teaching biology. Having traveled with the William Hall Chorale and Chapman College children. -+Rich Elliot reports: "I am currently volun- to 24 different countries, his leisure activities also concert choirs. "My favorite trip was to Hawaii in 1997 teering as strength and conditioning coach at Whittier -+Philip D. include gardening and digital photography. on a commercial airline with eight family mem- Christian High School. I taught at the first high school Alvarado served 22 years as a naval officer, and has bers—my son was the pilot!" -Marlene "Toots" above the Arctic Circle in an Eskimo village, and my worked as a business proposal manager for Northrop (Catlin) Lowe retired and volunteers at "all the local wife and children benefitted tremendously from the Corp., a negotiation seminar leader, and a manage- golf tournaments, such as Red Cross, Big Brothers! experience. I enjoy wilderness hiking, trout fishing in ment trainer. Since retiring at age 57, Philip became Big Sisters, Corey Pavin, GTE Senior Classic and Target wilderness streams, and fruit and vegetable garden- involved in amateur play writing, production, and World Challenge." -)John Carroll retired and has ing." -*Joan (Enz) Beebe has lived in Long Beach performing. He now enjoys going on cruises with his traveled to 67 foreign countries. He currently volun- for 40 years, traveling with husband Edson '57 and wife. -Rowena C. Anderson worked for 33 years as teers at the Temecula Library bookstore. -*Harvey friends to Africa, Greece, Turkey, Italy, New Zealand, a teacher and 14 years as a principal; she has received Charnofsky is a developer/builder, having completed and Australia. 4iohn Carroll is an attorney in three PTA Awards, including the Golden Oak Masters hundreds of houses for working families. He enjoys col- Temecula, CA. An avid golfer, boater, and biker, he also from Whittier. She has visited Russia, Sweden, Norway, lecting art and volunteers at his local arts organization volunteers at the Temecula Library bookstore. -)Max Hawaii, and Canada, among others. -+Lynn (Barnes) and Chamber of Commerce. -Kenneth Class retired Fields retired from 35 years teaching and coach- Biggs enjoys travel and spending time with family. "In from a 35-year-careeer teaching English, but develops ing baseball, softball, and football at Imperial Valley 2006, all 26 family members took on a cruise to the activities to promote love of reading and parents College. He and wife Nancy have three children and six Mexican Riviera!" -)Richard "Dick" Beam attended and children reading to each other. He volunteers for grandchildren. -+Doris (Fitzgerald) Morton is associ- two national championships as assistant coach to Local. political campaigns and for the American Friends ate director of education at a local Sylvan Learning the USC football team; he has worked 27 NFL Super Service Committee. 4iack Cline is a realtor and works Center. She volunteered at the 1984 Olympics in Los Bowl games and is vice president for two NFL football with his wife in real estate. Retired from higher educa- Angeles. She has been married to Dick '57 for 50 teams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the St. Louis tion after 39 years, he opened three new high schools years; they have two children and four grandchildren. Rams. -+Bernard Berger served in the first infantry and changed the structure of two. -Ray Cubberly is -+Paul Flocks moved to Canada in 1997, and received division in Vietnam in 1966-67 and went on to start a retired university professor; he volunteers for various his Canadian citizenship in 2005. He is currently active a private practice in dermatology. He received a New local and regional religious activities. -)Donna Curry in a campaign for a Vancouver mayoral candidate York State legislative resolution for medical research, writes: "I am about 80 percent retired from my career and has a supportive role with an inner city missien. and volunteers in pro bono work for medicine. Semi- as a concert artist and master teacher. Hobbies include -*Joan (Folland) Perkins is retired but continues to retired, Bernard took first place in his age group in tap dancing, ethnomusicology, gastronomy, lutherie, consult for Montebello Unified School District. "2008 -+Carol (Burr) the 2007 New York City Triathlon. and wildlife photography." -+Lorna (Curtiss) Reeder marked the 'Big 50' for me: I celebrated my 50th Hutchison retired after a 39-year teaching career; she has lived in 18 different homes with husband Tom, who anniversary, 50th reunion, and 50 years on campus at is now an election precinct inspector and works with is a real estate developer. A talented quilt-maker, Lorna Washington Elementary School." -)Geri Foye retired various youth groups. Carol has been to Europe several made quilts for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and from teaching and has traveled through Europe, cruised times and loves to go to Yosemite whenever possible. the 1998 Olympic Games in Japan. -Jim Daugherty the Caribbean, and driven across the States. -)Elizabeth (Buse) Lucas taught high school biology retired from retail sales and mini storage. He is the and was chairman of the science department for Bolsa president of the Dublin, CA, Rotary Club and volun- Grande High School in Garden Grove; she also taught teers for the Dublin Historical Society; his hobbies calligraphy at Cal State Long Beach. She is a found- include tennis, gardening, and traveling. Wife Marilyn

>> LIVING OR WORKING ABROAD? SHOW US YOUR POET PRIDE BY SENDING YOUR PHOTO HOLDING A COPY OF THE ROCK OR WEARING WHITTIER GEAR. SUBMIT TO [email protected] 47 P T-> TO PET husband and spending time with her eight grandchil- All-American four times. In 2008 he was inducted into dren. -Norris Hundley taught American history at the City of Long Beach Sports Hall of Fame. Happily -Diane (Gruenemay) Gerson and husband Gus will UCLA and is an avid writer with more than 200 married, he has four children and seven grandchildren. celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009, publications. -)Franklin Ingram lives in Beaumont, 411e1son Palmer has remained active in theatre, taking a transatlantic cruise to Barcelona. Diane is a CA, is happily married, and has three children and teaching high school drama and volunteering for member of the local school board for the Friends of three grandchildren. -)Larry Jenkins is president of children's play productions. -*BW Patterson enjoys Liberty and has just been selected to be on the state Symbol Graphics (sign making software development) traveling. Countries he has visited include Russia, school board association's legislative policy committee. and is vice president for Tactile Display Corporation, Egypt, Mexico, and most of Europe. "The Panama Canal -Marilyn (Gore) Vassos retired from teaching. She which makes intermixed Braille and embossed graphics is a 'must see' for anyone." Now retired, Bill is married TES and husband Angelo have two daughters and help for the blind. He has traveled extensively throughout with three children. -+Robert "Bob" Perry is still support a school for girls that are wards of the court five continents, including Antarctica. +Corrinne active in his financial sales business. Happily married system. The couple plan to visit Guatemala in spring (Johnson) Schulz retired from teaching and considers to wife Lyn for more than 40 years, the couple has one 2009. -* Elizabeth "Betty" (Gorse) Haste spent her her marriage and the births of her children and daughter, BethAnne '92. -+Jim Peter is a retired first 20 years out of college traveling with her Navy grandchildren to be the highlights of her life. She chemistry professor and has been married for nearly 50 CLASS NO husband. She is a food service director/consultant, and currently volunteers as a museum docent. -Carolee years to Ann (Larson) '59. He enjoys traveling and enjoys travel and spending time with her grandchil- (King) Lawrence lives in Tucson, AZ, and is a retired spending time with his three children and four dren. -+BllUe "Bill" Harmon volunteered for the U.S. paralegal. -)Barbara (Mars) Waite retired and lives in grandchildren. -Mary Ann (Piscevic) Samarin, now Coast Guard Auxiliary for 13 years, involved in Reno, NV. She has volunteered for Habitat for semi-retired, spent 40 years teaching in Southern search-and-rescue operations and safety patrols. He is Humanity and at her local church, traveled extensively California. She and husband Howard now own a a physical therapist and happily married with three in North America, Australia, New Zeland and Europe, company in northeast Iowa that manufactures lead children and five grandchildren. -Charlotte and enjoys her golden retrievers, hiking and camping. alloy weights for HO model trains. She is a board (Headrick) Owens retired from 36 years of teaching -*Alma (Martins) Roberts is still teaching but plans member of "New Kids on the Block", a puppeteering and now volunteers in music at local K-12 schools. She to retire in 2010. Over the past 50 years, she has group that volunteers in Dubuque and surrounding enjoyed raising her twin daughters and now spending enjoyed taking church work teams to Mexico and towns. -4 Patrick Putnam served as a captain in the time with her four grandchildren. -+Dick Herr taught writing poetry—some of which has been published. USMCR and has spent the majority of his career for seven years in the East Whittier School District and -Lyn Matthew is an artist and teacher and has her working at various high schools in positions ranging 32 years for the Capistrano Unified School District. He own art studio in the Flagstaff, AZ, historical district. from athletic director to assistant principal. and wife Marilyn (Yates) '59 are leaders of a marriage Additionally, she teaches Chinese medicine and Shiatzu -)Katherine "Kit" (Reedall) Roemmele retired from challenge group at their local church, do marriage therapy at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in teaching and enjoys quilting and making teddy bears. counseling, and teach. -+Luene (Holmes) Corwin Tempe, AZ. -+Carol (McLeod) Irwin and husband Ron Husband Bob taught chemistry for 40 years at Mt. San celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary. Since are moving to Washington to be closer to family who Antonio College. He enjoys trout fishing and taking graduation, she has enjoyed working as a Community own an apple farm. Last spring, the couple "toured cruises. -)Patricia Rose (Ridge, Adams) Gala spent College Chief Academic Officer and traveling. She has 7,000 miles across the country." 4Louise (McMillan) 30 years teaching, from first grade to college levels. been to all 50 states, six continents, and 27 countries. Kempf writes: "1 was an Air Force wife for 32 years. Now retired, Patricia has remained active, traveling -+Mary Ann (Hosldnson) Parker directed a Big Band Husband Pete and I have lived in 10 states and had around the world from the Caribbean to Greece to "just for fun" and was the director of the Colonial two tours in Japan; we currently live in our 26th (and Africa. -)Joyce (Robare) Dannenfeldt taught school Hand bell Ringers in Washington, DC for more than 15 hopefully last) house. I enjoy many outdoor activities for 14 years. Now residing in California, she previously years. -+Jane (Howland) MCGuinty spent a month in as well as tai chi, reading and sewing." -Shannon lived abroad in Germany, England, and Micronesia. New Zealand after celebrating her 70th birthday. She (Mthld) Belles has enjoyed an active life, taking trips -+Lois (Roop) Davis has held various positions in retired from teaching and enjoys travel with her to Mexico, hiking the Grand Canyon, and traveling to education throughout her career, and, in 1984, New Zealand. She volunteers as an usher at a local performed with the Olympic Chorus at the opening Center for the Arts. -+Sylvia (Miller) Joiner retired ceremony for the Olympic Games. She currently from teaching, has six children, 10 grandchildren, and volunteers at a local hospital and records for the blind four great-grandchildren. Sylvia encounters some of her and dyslexic. 41rancine (Roy) Reilly has traveled former students as she goes about the community of extensively since graduation. She has eight children, Whittier. "1 am amazed that many are 60-years-old or 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. -Carleen younger, parents of their own, and grandparents as (Schultz) Lindberg is mother of two Whittier College well!" -)Bob Morgan is an entrepreneur and graduates, Duane '83 and Diane '86, and has been management consultant for small business. He has married to a Carl '67 for more than 53 years. She has traveled extensively throughout North America, Central also been inducted into the Hall of Fame East Whittier American, the Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, Asia School District and is listed among the Who's Who of Australia, and New Zealand. In his free time, he enjoys American Education. -Marion Elizabeth outdoor activities, including biking and golf. -Bob (Schwander) Harlan, is married to Doug '64, and Osborn has spent 30 years officiating basketball from proud mother of two, including Cheryl (Harlan) high school through Division I. He also spent 15 years Haggard '90. She recently took an ocean cruise to playing open-class, fast-pitch softball. He was a Alaska with her immediate family of 10. "A 'wow' trip." member of four world championship teams and was an

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Class Agent '59 Mrs. Ann L. (Larson) Peter 540 Mar Vista Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075-1330

Jane (Rutherford) Smith volunteers at the San Francisco Zoo. She enjoys visiting her granddaughter in San Clemente and her grandson in New York City.

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R Fullerton, CA 92832-1022 by to ho P Kazuko Sugisaki works for the Anais Nin Trust, translating her work into Japanese.

Class Agent -)Glustina "Gussie" Scionti has eight children and considers herself a "woman of the world." -Gilbert '62 Mrs. Janice M. (Letts) Gordon 11 grandchildren. She enjoys working crossword and R. Sutton was previously the manager of contract 33765 Calle Conejo jigsaw puzzles. -* Diane (Selvala) Sheldon taught administration for the B2 Bomber program. Now retired, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-5016 sixth grade for 32 years. While stationed in Germany he spends time cheering for the Diamond Backs and on a four-year stint working for the Army's Special Phoenix Suns, going to classical concerts, and travel- Janice (Lefts) Gordon writes: "1 retired from teach- Services, she attended a luncheon where JFK was the ing with his wife. -)Alvin M. Tanabe retired after a ing sixth grade in 2001. I adopted a Chiweenie featured speaker. -Fred Slater has been married for 34-year teaching career at CSU Bakersfield. He is father (dachshund/chihuahua mix) from the animal shelter. nearly 50 years. He enjoys working with his church and of four, grandfather to 10, and great-grandfather to two. The dog is quite entertaining! I'm also very good at helping those in need. He is a member of the Masons -George Valiance retired from Troy High School in stroke rehabilitation after my husband Gabe suffered and a Shriner. -Sally (Sprout) Mallard celebrated Fullerton, where he coached football, tennis, and wres- three hemmorhagic strokes in late 2005. He is doing her 50th wedding anniversary in 2006 with her four tling. Having traveled worldwide to Asia, Europe, and very well. I hope to get back to some golf next year!" daughters, sons-in-law and seven grandchildren. She Canada, he loves spending time with family. -Robert has traveled a great deal since leaving Whittier, A. Van Oosting imports and supplies Tropical Decor Class Agent including trips to Hawaii, Germany, South Korea, and around the world. In November 2005, he and partner '65 Ms. Ronna L. (Ellingson) Clymens England. -)Clark "Ted" Staples retired after 47 years Leroy were the subjects of a Huell Howser "Visiting" P.O. Box 817 in education, with 20 years working in the professional program about Tikis. Robert has also served as president Thousand Palms, CA 92276-0817 wrestling business. -+Milt Stark remains very involved of the Los Angeles Historical Bottle Club, taking part in in the Whither campus community. He has served on many historical digs for old bottles. -'Olive (Weide) David Ochoa was appointed by New York Governor the Alumni Board of Directors, the Purple and Gold Slaughter notes her favorite professor at Whither was David Paterson to serve on the Commission for Board, and the Lancer Reunion Committee. He has been Dr. Eugene Mills, who inspired her to go to graduate Asset Maximization. named to two halls-of-fame: International Softball school. She now holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology Congress and Long Beach Baseball/Softball. He played and recently published a non-fiction book. 4ieanette for four world championship teams and was twice named (Weir) Blue retired and loves spending time garden- Class Agent N '67 Mrs. Jane I. (Israel) Honikman All-World Catcher. -+ Carol Ann (Stewart) Cams and ing, swimming, traveling with a seniors' group, and 927 North Kellogg Avenue husband Larry '57 have three children and five visiting family in East and Midwest. -* William "Bill" Santa Barbara, CA 93111 grandchildren with another on the way. Carol currently Wilkins retired and has enjoyed teaching and coaching volunteers with Meals on Wheels and Hospice. basketball. Happily married to Florence (Spencer) '59, Ella Campbell retired as coordinator of Pacific and -+Judlth (Stone) Sights now retired, owned her own he is also a proud parent of three. -*Ron and Sharon Asian American Ministry for the Reformed Church in business in accounting services, with her mother as a "Chris" Zimmermann have been happily married for America, and has moved to Albany, NY, to be closer to partner. She enjoyed raising her three sons and now over 50 years; they have two children and two grand- her grandchildren. spends time with her six grandchildren. Her interests children and have traveled to the Holy Land, Europe, include land speed racing and she is known as the "Bag and Asia. -Frank Zoll, now retired, lives on Whidbey Lady of Bonneville." She holds two land speed records Island near Seattle with wife Linda. He goes to the gym at the Bonneville Salt Flats and is hoping for a third. three times a week, plays golf, and works around the She was also the first female president of the Monterey house. He drives to Santa Barbara annually to spend Park Chamber of Commerce. -aPatricia "Patty" time with his daughter and her family. Streeter taught for 45 years, including 22 years at an adult school. Having visited all seven continents, she

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I P$T-+FtJ -+Melissa (Artman) Andrews-O'Kane writes: "In 2004, I married Patrick O'Kane. I am delighted to be able to share the second half of my life with a true partner! With his encouragement and support I was Whittier Colleg able to return to graduate school, a long time dream of mine. In April, I completed a master's in organizational CLASS OF 193 management at the University of Phoenix. I then audi-

tioned, and was chosen to be THE student speaker at CLASS OF 1983

ES our August graduation ceremony at ARCO Arena, speaking to an audience of 7,000. My years in Toastmasters gave me both the skills and the confidence to do this. (Rockwell) Hedrick retired from teaching elementary NOT school and lives with husband Jim in Buena Park, CA, Whittier College A week on Kauai in September was a well deserved vacation, followed by four weeks in Europe, including when the pair is not visiting family. Daughter Jenny, CLASS OF 1973 London, Paris, western Germany, and Ireland." 4Gene her husband, and two grandchildren live in northern CLASS "Gino" Gaudio works in commercial real estate in California; daughter Christine attends Cal State Chico. CLASS 01 1973 Burbank. He is active with the Italy America Chamber Sherry plays tennis and goes to aerobics several times of Commerce and Calabria Club and is about to become a week. '4 Craig W. Saari retired after a career with a grandfather. -),Pamela (Hagen) Duarte lives in the FBI and moved to Lexington, SC, where he is a Class Agents the western suburbs of Chicago and is a risk analyst private investigator. His recent, award-winning novel, '68 Mrs. Barbara L. (Brucher) Sentell for Boeing Company's corporate headquarters. -+Ann The Mile Marker Murders, is available for purchase online. 307-16th Street (Knutson) Seapy '4Maribeth (Shepherd) Arehart and husband Jim are Seal Beach, CA 90740-6516 retired from teaching first grade and lives in Los Alamitos with husband Roger. They travel "missing family that just moved to South Carolina": Mrs. Penny S.(Cams) Fraumeni daughter Michelle (Arehart), '97, her husband Justin, 2314 Los Bentos Drive and spend time with their seven granddaughters as and granddaughter Jannelle. -3Margi Stern plans to Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4618 often as possible. '4Tracy (Pfeifer) Robinson lives in San Luis Obispo with her longtime fiancé Tim, engaged retire from a career in speech pathology next year; in art projects, reading lots of historical fiction, and she and "significant other" Ernest bought a house in Class Agent Barbara (Brucher) Sentell retired after walking the beaches of the central coast. She has Vacaville. Son Stefan (29) is a professional skate- 40 years in education, but continues to consult at a retired from various careers: Pan Am stewardess, social boarder, and daughter Anya (24) goes to a day program low-performing school, working with new teachers. worker, court reporter. She also earned an MBA and was for people with disabilities. -3RIch and Melinda In addition, she now has the opportunity to hit the the top of her class, worked in the fashion industry, (Harnois) Sullivan live in Whittier. Rich is a district Links on a more regular basis, and she recently visited and later was a realtor in San Luis Obispo. '4Sherry attorney for LA County, and Melinda retired from Tuscany. Son Matt is a first-time dad to daughter Kyler Brynn; Daughter Stephanie and grandson River are moving to northern California, while she completes her degree. Nana wilt miss them both. The 40th reunion was a great success and it was fun reconnecting with classmates. Please write and let us know what you are up to so we can put it in The Rock. My email is [email protected]. Set the date for October, 2012 for our 45th. We'd love to see more of you there.

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CLASS OF 1972. Mea Culpa! In the Spring '08 issue of The Rock, we accidentally left out a photo of the '77 Poets enjoying their 30th Reunion. Fortunately, we are CLASS OF 1978 able to rectify that error now!

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ns Steve Snyder is founder of a classic car deal-

Bur ership specializing in classics of the 30s and n he 40s, sports cars, and convertibles. He lives in Step Orange, CA with his wife and two daughters. by tos ho P Class Agents 'N CLASS OF 1988 '88 Mr. Kevin M. Burke P.O. Box 1166 Lakeport, CA 95453 her job working with kids in language development. also a member of Fairmont State University President's Ms. Kelli (Hokanson) Jones Daughter Laura teaches part-time and has two chil- Leadership Council in West Virginia. -)-Robert Ulin is 3661 Alcott Street dren, Sarah (3) and Erika (1). Son John is a counselor dean of Rochester Institute of Technology's ColLege San Diego, CA 92106 in the Fullerton Union High School District, engaged to of Liberal Arts. Maryann, a teacher in Beverly Hills. +Jon Sutherland Stephen Dow is a project manager for SOX/Financial moved to Carmel Valley from the islands seven years Class Agent 'N ago and loves it. "1 took my poli-sci degree and am '75 Mrs. Luann M. (Leal) Macdonald Compliance in Kansas City, where he lives with his now selling real estate, making wine, and playing 2601 West Lambert Road 15-year-old daughter. -)Erika Layton-Reynolds bocce ball—go figure. It was great seeing everyone La Habra, CA 90631-6212 writes "1 had a blast at the 20th reunion! Thanks to at Whittier Weekend, reminiscing, and having to write the Reunion Committee of '88 for all their hard work. I this with no inspiration and too much wine." -)Duke Janna (Holcomb) Kidd retired from the pharmaceuti- have to say that as a group, we look pretty darn good, Tracy is retired and living in the Dallas area with his cal industry after 28 years, and plans to dedicate her healthy, and Botox free! It was fun to see everyone and youngest daughter, a junior in high school. He enjoys time to mission work in Kenya. chat. although I admit I had to cheat by peeking at sports, coaches his daughter's team, and volunteers for some name tags! By far, my favorite part of the evening had to be when Leda was acting as DJ and excitedly her school. -Janet (Woodfield) Goodson earned a Class Agent announcing the long forgotten 80s songs over the master's degree in social work from the George Warren CLASS AGENT NEEDED Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis microphone!" -)Emmanuel Vitrac and family relocated and worked as school counselor in Cleveland Heights/ to Antsirabe, Madagascar, from Lyon, France, having Carol (Caldwell) Carpenter has been teaching in University Heights, Ohio. In the 1980s, she was an accepted a mission appointment with FIDESCO, a Catholic Whittier for 30 years and loves to travel with her husband. active lobbyist, helping pass Child Passenger Safety international nongovernmental organization. Emmanuel Legislation in California and earning awards from the is doing administrative and financial management and Class Agents 'N National Highway Traffic Safety Institute. Janet is teaching business and management to contribute to the '80 Mr. Mike Caffey currently on the Community Council ("the board") of sustainable development of the country. Wife Beatrice 210W. 94th St., Apt. 7K teaches social studies and language classes. the Institute for Health and Healing, a complementary New York, NY 10025 medicine foundation in San Francisco. She has "one Ms. Annelle Lerner husband, four children, no grandchildren, no pets." 10103 199th Avenue, E. Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Class Agent '70 CLASS AGENT NEEDED Anthony Deflvio has joined Halstead Property as director of sales for Harlem, responsible for the day-to-day David Edinger is in his 18th year as director of operations and continued growth of the office. Quaker Hill Conference and Retreat Center. He and wife, Virginia "Ginger" (Matera) '72 celebrated their 27th Class Agent 'N wedding anniversary in October 2008. Ginger works as '81 Mr. Ralph M. Dayton a nurse in a hospital in Indiana. 314 South Chehalem Street Newberg, OR 97132-3206 Class Agent "N CLASS AGENT NEEDED Thomas Ranks is now a full-time employee of Virlina District Church of Brethren, serving as a missionary, CLASS OF 1993. Of note, classmates Ed Petersen, Sanjay Das, Donna Brand was elected president of Carson Tahoe church planter, and pastor for two new churches: Noah Davis, Hale LaBore, Kevin McGlynn, and Michael Poutre Regional Healthcare Auxiliary for 2008-2009. She is Lake Side Church of Brethren and Siguiendo Los Pasos joined together to underwrite the Class of 1993 Reunion Dinner, asking their classmates to make a charitable gift to the College de Jesus Iglesia de los Hermanos. in exchange. We thank these class leaders for their generosity! >> POETS IN CYBERSPACE. JOIN OUR ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY TODAY BY LOGGING ON TO WWW.POETALUMNI.NET, AND UPDATE YOUR CONTACT AND WORK INFO, UPLOAD PICTURES, AND ENTER CLASS NOTES FOR PUBLICATION. 51

T-' TO PET Class Agent '98 Mr. Keristofer D. Seryani 521 Meandering Lane Class Agents '93 Turlock, CA 95382 Mrs. Allison L. (Clarke) Ittershagen 5122 Gregory Court West Linn, OR 97068-2980 Lisa Anne Rodriguez teaches sixth grade at Oswalt Mrs. Kileen (Johnson) Higbee Academy in Walnut, CA. In November her students had 1888 Springbrook Road, Apt. 8 the good fortune of spending a "Day on Campus" at Medford, OR 97504-2176 Whittier College, thanks to the 5th Dimension program. November, having completed a rotation in Radiology. Mrs. Shanta R. Yocum She received a doctorate in education from Azusa Pacific NOTES A substitute teacher on the side, he previously 11706 Darlington Ave., Unit 401 Univerisity in December 2008. -9 Patty Juarez is the

S completed a Teach for America assignment in BCPSS Los Angeles, CA 90049 assistant athletic director, activities director, and S as an 8th grade science teacher. -Patricia (Paez) head softball coach at Pioneer High School in LA Vasquez teaches at Suva Intermediate in Bel[ Gardens.

C Julie (Corsentino) Hansen has two sons Luke (3) Whittier; she also teaches P.E. classes. Husband -t'Brandon Rencehauson is completing a master's and Jonas (1), with another child on the way. -Ray Kenton Hill '01 is a strength and conditioning program in history at Cal State Fullerton. Wife Melissa Nolan is a copywriter for Push, an Orlando-based coach for a Single A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. (Hansen) has begun a master's in accountancy at Cal advertising, design, and branding agency. He concepts State Los Angeles. and writes copy for various consumer and business-to- Class Agent business creative pieces ranging from digital and print '00 Ms. Mala M. Williams Class Agent to online executions. 11703 Norino Dr. '05 Whittier, CA 90601 Ms. Margo Chilless 2025 Addison Street Class Agent Berkeley, CA 94704 '95 Ms. Nanette (Do) Boerner Mark Neria is a captain in the Army Reserves and works 122 Nimitz Avenue for the U.S. Department of Justice. -*Sean Riordon Sunil Hiranandani is an an international corporate Redwood City, CA 94041 obtained a master's degree at the American University in banker with HSBC, Located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Cairo, Egypt and went to law school at UCLA. Currently Ja Man Brown is a motivational/inspirational speaker he is clerking for a federal judge and will soon begin Class Agent and consultant and has written and self-published a book as a staff attorney and Skadden Fellow at the ACLU of CLASS AGENT NEEDED which was commercially released in November 2008. San Diego and Imperial Countries. -Austin Sperry participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and placed Sarah Goldsberry earned a master's of nutrition at Class Agent 11th in men's keelboat star racing. His sailing partner '97 CLASS AGENT NEEDED was John Dane, III, his father-in-law and the eldest Columbia University in August 2008. She works as a member of the 2008 U.S. team. study coordinator in the ob/gyn department at Columbia University through a National Institute of Health grant. Steven Betancourt is the director of liturgical music and university organist at Loyola University Chicago. Class Agent '02 Mrs. Sarah C. H. Gerfen In this position he is directly responsible for all music IN MEMORIAM 1760 Larksberry Lane in the newly renovated Madonna della Strada Chapel on Simi Valley, CA 93065 '39 Josephine (Popple) Mason, February 22, 2008. campus. Working with more than 200 students, he directs 41 Olive (Chandler) Clift, August 12, 2008. -3 three choirs and teaches organ within the Department of '42 Margaret (Schmitz) Bailey, November 11, 2007. Daniel Vasquez teaches at Bell Gardens High School. Fine and Performing Arts. -'43 Alfred Shaheen, December 22, 2008. -9 -Alisha (Santana) Winterswyk and husband '43 Elizabeth "Bill" (Lamb) Tunison, November 22, Aaron are adjusting to married life and sharing many 2008. -'48 Jack Burroughs, April 18, 2008. -, memories of Whittier. '48 Elaine (Louth) Hunter, September 16, 2008. '48 Joe McClain, August 9, 2008. '9'48 Floyd Class Agent Moore, in 2007. '53 Janet Banks, May 15, '03 Mr. James Bailey 2008. '53 Joanne (Ihrig) Reid, August 21, 2008. 5579 Timberfalls Rd., NW ''53 Milton Kelly, March 24, 2008. -'55 Myrna Albuquerque, NM 87114 (Weick) Creed, April 9, 2008. -*'57 William "Mo" Marumoto, November 25, 2009. 4161 Arthur Erika Garcia is a proud mother to two-year-old daugh- DeLeon, March 22, 2008. -3'62 Alan Davidson, ter Alexis Janelle Garcia. August 2, 2008. -9'63 James Ousley, July 31, 2008. 4'63 Judith (Woodford) Martin, date unknown. '04 Class Agent -4'70 Lezlie (Turner) Porter, July 23, 2008 -9 Ms. Tami Hallman-Neavez '84 Ruth Ferziger, July 31, 2008. 6692 McDuffie Rd. Pinson, AL 35126

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ROBERT BAILEY. Bailey, who served for a campus memorial service was held in his CARL L. RANDOLPH, JR. '43. Emeritus decade on the Board of Trustees 11988-1998), honor on January 25. Ortiz' dedicated legacy Trustee Randolph passed away on January 3, passed away on November 30, 2008. A former to bettering the lives of students and to 2009, near his home in Seattle. Given an president and CEO of Paramount Industries, educational excellence has left a permanent honorary degree by Whittier in 1982 for his Bailey had most recently been a private inves- mark on the College. "His commitment helped longstanding leadership in the field of sci- tor and director of Hidden Valley National Bank to transform Whittier College into one of ence as well as to his alma mater, Randolph in Southern California. A graduate of USC and the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the served on the Whittier Board of Trustees from Harvard Law, and serving in the U.S. Naval country and created an environment that 1972 to 1990—for four of those years as its Reserve, he was a leader and active mem- promotes our founders' mission to respect chair. Randolph earned a B.A. in chemistry ber in the American Arbitration Association, people of all backgrounds," noted President from Whittier College and an M.A. and Ph.D. the Young Presidents' Organization, Inc., the Herzberger. "In addition to his life's work in in chemistry from USC, and was the CEO and California Council on Economic Education, and building the Center for Mexican American Chairman of U.S. Borax and Chemical Corp. the World Business Council. Affairs, Martin taught in our sociology department and founded Alianza de los Amigos, an ED L. SHANNON CHESTER "CHET" alumni association that remains active today. L.H.D. '92. MCCLOSKEY '40. And through endowed scholarship funds Businessman, philan- McCloskey passed away created upon his retirement from the College, thropist, and longtime on January 15, 2009. he helped to raise thousands of dollars for friend of Whittier In a note to the College Whittier students, making a difference by College, Ed Shannon community, President ensuring that more students would receive an passed away on Herzberger said: "I had excellent education. He will be missed, but September 21, 2008. the luxury of getting to his legacy is strong." For decades, Shannon know Chet and his wife and his wife Ruth have been supporters of Olive very well over these last years. You will WILLIAM "MO" the College, notably giving a leading gift for recall that the McCloskeys established the MARUMOTO '57. construction of the Ruth B. Shannon Center McCloskey Chair in Chemistry and the Hazel Marumoto passed away for the Performing Arts at Whittier College— Cooper Jordan Chair in Arts and Humanities suddenly on November a state of the art facility and favorite cultural in the last year and that throughout their 25, 2009. Avery destination for many throughout the region. lives have been devoted and generous active member of the A recent gift made in his honor by the alumni. And I hope you were able to experi- Whittier College Alumni Shannon family, Ed's favorite antique pool ence the same joy I experienced in seeing Association, a leader in table, is now stationed in the Campus Chet on the sidelines of football games this the Lancer Society, and Center's Ettinger Sr. Lounge, a nightly source fall, wearing his original letter sweater and, a longtime advocate and ambassador for the of pleasure and relaxation for all Whittier as always, cheering on the Poets." College, Marumoto leaves behind a legacy of students. In 1992, the College awarded leadership and accomplishment that extends Shannon its highest honor, an honorary doc- MARTIN ORTIZ '48. well into his professional life. In June of torate of humane letters, for his outstanding Ortiz, who served the 2008, Marumoto was one of two recipients record of professional accomplishments and College for more than of the nation's highest honor for community devotion to philanthropic causes. 40 years and who service—the President's Volunteer Service founded and directed Award—given in recognition for his more Whittier College's than 35,000 dedicated hours from 1958 to Center of Mexican 2008 in support of various organizations and American Affairs, died agencies. A former member of the Whittier January 11, 2009; a College Board of Trustees, he received both the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award (1991) and the Alumni Service Award (1978). EDITOR'S PAGE MORE MEMORIES OF THE SPOT Continued from page 2...

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My favorite memory of The Spot hap- I note in the Fall 2008 issue of The pened during my junior year, 1954-1955. Rock a comment from Bill McClary I'd been quite ill the summer about The Spot in 1942. I can take before and came back to campus it back even a little earlier. I worked having to rest between classes and at The Spot in 1940-41: no tables— to study propped up on my bed. One primarily textbooks and student of my roommates worked at The Spot supplies if I remember correctly. Maybe

A In the Fall 2008 issue (pp. 38-39), a and decided eggs in my favorite drink just called "the bookstore" and not photo spread was published encom- would cure what ailed me. I bought yet named "The Spot." Rollin Holton passing various shots taken during the eggs, she stored them at The Spot was the manager if I remember right. Commencement 2008. In the final photo and mixed one each day in a chocolate In 1941-42 Rollin had graduated and of the series, "Finis!," no attribution malt for me. This was long before we I became manager, and during that was given to the featured student: Shari knew not to eat raw eggs! They must year we expanded by adding a soda Brokowsky '08. We deeply apologize to have worked because it wasn't too fountain (5 or 6 stools as I recall) but Shari for this oversight! long before I was back to normal still no tables and chairs. It may have and clearly less thin! been during that time that the name "The Spot" was adopted and student —ANN DAHLSTROM FARMER '56 Norfleet Callicott '42 created a "The Spot" sign over the front door, show- 10- [Re: Early photo published of The Spot] ing a poet with a huge pen drawing a I think that's me standing at the table huge spot—purple and gold the pre- and Dick Cate '60 (Orthogonian and dominant colors of the sign, of course. football star) at the far right. It For whatever it may be worth to was fun socializing at The Spot, but anybody that's my input. I think it's out of our budget to eat there. Gee, A Also in the Fall 2008 issue (caught by accurate but cant guarantee it. Isn't sandwiches were 45-50 cents! reader Roann Fukunaga), the photo of reminiscing great? the Hawaii Chapter Leaders 48) —LINDA (WOFFORD) ASARO '61 (p. —CHUCK MCEVERS '43 incorrectly identifies the pair as Maura (ATHENIAN) Yee '76 and Chris Imoto '75. The smiling duo is actually Maura Yee '76 and Debbie Thanks for sharing your stories! Shimizu '76. (Kala mel ia'u!)

>> WHAT'S YOUR STORY? HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY OF THE POET CAMPUS TO SHARE? USING YOUR DEGREE IN AN UNUSUAL WAY? THEN LET US KNOW VIA [email protected] 54 . WHITTIER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIRMAN Wayne Harvey '60 Richard I. Gilchrist '68, J.D. Charles E. Hawley. Jr. '51 Donald J. Herrema '74 VICE CHAIRMAN Caroline (Patterson) Ireland '43 Willard V. Harris, Jr. '55, L.H.D. '02 Edwin Keh '79 Alice (Darling) Lowe '37 'A GOOD TIME HAD BY SECRETARY ALL. Trustee Emeritus Alan H. Lund '71 Ernie Z. Park, J.D. Richard "Dick" Deihl '49 David D. Mandarich (and tabLemate Ray TREASURER Sharon )Ettinger) McLaughlin ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dezember '53, at far James E. Mitchell, J.D. '62 REPRESENTATIVE right), enjoy remarks made Donald E. Wood, L.H.D. '98 at the celebratory opening James R. Parks Dennis Welch '68 of A.J. Villalobos Hall, Steven C. Ai '76 Ed Petersen '93 in a special event held PRESIDENT OF THE during Whittier Weekend. Christopher T. Cross '62 Ruth B. Shannon, L.H.D. '92 ALUMNI BOARD John H. Crow '64, Ph.D. Geoffrey C. Shepard '66 Rachel (Homel) Rice '96 Vincent J. Daigneault '85 Willard W. Shepherd, Sr. Kristine E. Dillon '73, Ph.D. Judith A. (Kjellberg) Swayne '63 TRUSTEES EMERITI Peter E. Feinberg '82 Maxine (Murdy) Trotter '47 Richard H. Deihl '49 Shayne Cox Gad '71 Alfred J. Villalobos '65 Rayburn S. Dezember '53 Alfred J. Gobar '53, M.A. '55, Steven Weston '83 Charlotte D. Graham, L.H.D. '99 Ph.D., L.H.D '05 Robert Zemsky '62 R. Chandler Myers, J.D., LL.D. '88 Kenneth S. Greenbaum '53 Hubert C. Perry '35 ALUMNI TRUSTEE Alan "Rusty" Gregory Anthony R. Pierno '54 Tim Lambirth (WLS) J.D. '78 Barbara Ondrasik Groce '57 Carl Randolph '43, Ph.D., LL.D. '82* Elden L. Smith '62 Roberta G. Veloz '57

PRESIDENT EMERITUS Eugene S. Mills. Ph.D., LL.D., L.H.D.

OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE Sharon D. Herzberger President Neil H. Cogan, LL.B. Vice President for Legal Education and Dean of Whittier Law School James Dunkelman Vice President for Finance and Administration Susan D. Gotsch Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty All FELLOWS, WELL MET. Trustee and alumnus Geoff Shepard '66 catches up with three Nixon Fellows Lisa Meyer ending the November campus talk on his book, Inside the Watergate Conspiracy. Shepard's campus •pearance was part of the Dezember Alumni House Speaker Series. Pictured, Left to right are Stephen Vice President for Enrollment ddezio '09, Caitlyn Finley '09, Geoff Shepard '66, and Daniel Strauss '09. Addezio and Strauss have Elizabeth Power Robison mpleted their Fellowship fieldwork, which encompassed the road Leading up to the presidential elec- on; Finley's project, which focuses on international human rights, concludes in summer of 2009. Vice President for Advancement

'Deceased

>> AMONG NOTABLE FORMER WHITTIER COLLEGE TRUSTEES IS ACTOR/PRODUCER EDWARD JAMES OLMOS, WHO RECEIVED AN HONORARY DEGREE FROM THE COLLEGE IN 1993. 55 SENIOR MOMENTS

HOMETOWN: Santa Fe Springs, CA

MAJOR: Business Administration

MINOR: English

STATS: Dean's List (6 semesters); Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (2 years, treasurer); 2008 Inroads Intern of the Year; summer internship with KPMG LLP (4 years); Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest 2007, Third Place; William Penn Society (1 year, treasurer & Inter-Society Council representative); Resident Advisor (1 year); Residence Life student staff (4 years); Hispanic Student Association (3 years); Black Student Union (2 years); Environmental Organization (2 years, treasurer).

PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Full time audit associate for KPMG LLP—a job offered to me following four consecutive summer internships with the company.

BEST THING ABOUT BEING A RESIDENT ADVISOR: [Bonding] with fellow residents. It's amazing to be in a position to mentor younger students who you live with and see on a daily basis.

MOST UNUSUAL THING I EVER DID WHILE AT COLLEGE: Running for "Mr. Whittier" my senior year. If I was told my freshman year that I would be a finalist for Mr. Whittier, I would have laughed.

ACCOMPLISHMENT I'M MOST PROUD OF OVER MY COLLEGE CAREER: Selected as the Inroads a better understanding of society and your ADVICE TO FELLOW GRADUATES: In this Intern of the Year in 2008 for the Pacific responsibility to it as someone of privilege. changing world, a liberal education does Southwest Region, over 300 other candi- continue to gain greater value, and having the dates. Thanks to my four summer internships, MOST UNIQUE CLASS TAKEN: Masterpieces from initiative to create change is very important. I've gained a great deal of experience— China, connecting modern Chinese literature Know that as a graduate of Whittier College, within the accounting industry specifically, with films. you are one of the few people entering the and life, in general. MOST CHALLENGING CLASS TAKEN: African "real world" that has a full understanding, not BEST CAMPUS EVENT ATTENDED WHILE AT Political Systems, beginning Spanish or Chinese, only in your major area, but also in the dif- COLLEGE: Helping Hands Day. In a high-stress anything with [English professor] Sean Morris. ferent cultures and perspectives that will help environment like college, it's important to get you to understand society.

The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performin • Arts

These days,a simple night at the movies might cost you a clay's wages—and not be worth it. Why not instead consider heading to a live performance at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts? After all, live is.. .well, livelier.

Whether it's concerts featuring Latin jazz, Hawaiian, or classical greats like J.S. Bach, whether it's special guest lecturers, international dance groups, or the best of American Theatre, the diverse calendar of events at the Shannon Center delivers a world of culture to the Whittier College campus. Come see for yourself!

UPCOMING SHOWS* THEATRE MARCH 11-15 Urinetown, the Musical, by Greg Holloman & Mark Kotis (2002 winner of 10 Tony nominations, three Tony Awards) APRIL 29-MAY 3 Wonder of the World, by David Lindsay-Abaire MUSIC MARCH 20-24 72nd Annual Johann Sebastian Bach Festival at Whittier College APRIL 4 Aloha Concert Series: Na Kama with Natalie Ai Kamauu APRIL 24-25 Whittier College Chamber Ensemble Competition MAY 23 Aloha Series: The Brothers Cazimero JUNE 27 "RealNewMusic" Festival 2009 SPECIAL EVENTS MARCH 28 Annual Meet the Authors and Bookfaire APRIL 18 Asian Night 2009, featuring performers from Whittier College and the Los Angeles region

*Please consult our website for more information on our Family Theatre Series.

The Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College. .ecause . • ve •.. livelier

For more informà on, directions, or to purchase tickets, p ease ball the Box Office at 562.907.4203, or visit online, www.shannoncenter.org.

NATIONAL HNOOWMENT The Aloha Concert Series is supported in part by an a FOR THE ARTS )tos by Stephen Burns Photography and Richard Chu. from the National Endowment for the Class Agents: A Connected, Committed, Communication Corps

AT WHITTIER, CLASS AGENTS HAVE ALWAYS SERVED ON THE FRONTLINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE ALUMNI BODY. These are the volunteers who work to keep their classmates informed of College news, and the College informed of classmate news. At reunion time, Class Agents also serve an important role on their class reunion committees; after all, following all the ups and downs of their peers' professional and personal lives just about makes them the most "plugged in" Poets we have—and an invaluable asset when it comes to planning class gatherings and events of mutual interest. And, while this is one dedicated group always up for

C the challenge, make no mistake; serving as "information central" can be a tough job. And this is where you come in. With the launch of the alumni online community, CLASS CORPS. Attending the Whither Alumni Volunteer Experience www.poetalumni.net, you can now help make the Class event in late January were the following Class Agents: (front row, left to Agent job just a little bit easier, while increasing your right) Duann Lovejoy '60, Marjorie (Conley) Aikens '54, Natalie (Neavez( own connection with Whittier College. Register for free Candela '01, Kevin Burke '88, Jane (Soderberg) Gothold '55; (back row, membership online, and you will automatically be able to left to right) Gary Goodson '61. Ann (Larson) Peter '59, Ronna (Ellingson) submit photos and news to share, learn about upcoming Clymens '65, Marina Mufloz '79, Stu Gothold '56. Not pictured, Lanore events in your area or at the College, start a book club (Larson) Galvin '85. - or online discussion, check out plans for your upcoming NOT SURE WHO YOUR CLASS AGENT CURRENTLY IS? VISIT milestone reunion, and proactively touch base with your WWW.WHITTIER.EDU/CLASSAGENTS FOR COMPLETE LISTING. Class Agent and with fellow friends and classmates. Get involved. Give back.

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