Culver Class News

Alumni Class News

Class news published in this issue was received and processed prior to October 15, 2008. Alumni Class News for the Academies and Culver Summer Schools and Camps are combined and listed under the graduation year.

1949 Gold Medal h Gold Medal 60th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009

Classes and Alfred Darby, M.D. practices child psychi- atry and teaches at the Harvard Medical Reunion Class School. He lives in Rehoboth, Mass., with his wife, Edith, who directs a therapeutic Participation horseback riding center for the disabled. Al says he missed “trifling in the barracks. Awards Culver made me strong and persistent.” George E. Mastics is serving a fourth four- For 2007-2008, the Alumni Relations year term as commissioner of the Port of Office has introduced two new honors – Palm Beach, Fla. He also is in his 52nd the Gold Medal Class and Reunion year as a trial attorney. He and his wife, Class Participation awards. Carole, recently celebrated their 50th In its inaugural year, 44 classes achieved anniversary and have five children and 11 Gold Medal status – including every grandchildren. class representing the decade of the Rudy Schneidhorst writes from Lima, 1950s. The criteria for these yearly Ohio, that one daughter is a retired Air awards are a combination of meeting Force colonel and a Ph.D., one is a faculty the class newsletter goals for the year, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 member (Ph.D.) at the University of achieving the class participation percent- Illinois, and the third is working in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 age; distributing a special class message, Munich, Germany. creating a class website, or donating a The criteria and winning classes: class gift; and hosting an additional h • The class with the highest number 1954 Gold Medal sponsored social event (i.e., on/off cam- (net) of classmates and widows to 55th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 pus, mini-reunion, reunion, Culver return for the 2008 Reunion Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 Club function, etc.) Weekend. The recipient was the Robert H. Ledbetter (N’51) has made a $1 The Gold Medal classes Class of 1988 with 71 returnees. for 2007-2008 are: million gift to the Georgia Institute of • The reunion class with the highest Technology’s College of Management to 1930, 1933, 1936, 1938 percentage (gross) of classmates and establish and endow the Robert H. widows returning for the 2008 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1947, Ledbetter Sr. Professorship of the Practice Reunion Weekend. The winner was 1948, 1949 of Real Estate. A 1958 graduate of the the Class of 1958 with 63 of 129 school and a former member of the 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, classmates back, a 48.9 percentage. Georgia Tech Foundation’s Board of 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 The class president/representative Trustees, Bob is founder, CEO, and presi- 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1968 receives a certificate, and a plaque or dent of R.H. Ledbetter Properties Inc., a family-owned real estate development and 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978 book in the Alumni Office will record the class award recipient(s) annually. management firm headquartered in Rome, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 Ga., and specializing in retail, medical serv- ice, and medical office developments. His philanthropy extends to the Rome Boys & Girls Club, where he recently gave a chal- lenge gift of $40,000 toward the comple-

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ing on a 1955 Champion 7EC and a late- ’40s Yak trainer. When he’s not working on planes, he flies his Cessna Cardinal. Norman L. Wherrett Jr. and his family have found their niche in vehicles and Philippine home construction. Norm rehabs autos with parts from son Ben’s Daewoo business, and then daughter Ann leases the vehicles long-term. The profits support Ann’s construction projects on Mindanao, Cebu, and Negros of 760- square-foot, concrete-block homes leased for $150 a month. During their five

. months in Seattle, they “harvest” o t o h Redmond-area garage sales for children’s p s l l i shoes, clothing, books, and toys, shipping M y r 1,000 pounds a month for distribution. a G Joe Levy ’43, shown here with his wife, Carole, was honored at an October luncheon by The Culver Educational 1964 Foundation Board of Trustees with Culver’s Distinguished Service Award. Levy has retired after serving 18 years as a trustee and was elevated to emeritus status. In accepting the honor, Levy, not to be outdone, announced 45th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 that he and fellow Chicagoan Craig Duchossois ’62 were making a $1 million gift to establish an undesignated Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 John and Pam Buxton Fund. In October, the U.S. Senate confirmed the tion of the new facility in South Rome, as Protestant services on July 6 and 13. Luther nomination of E. Edwin Eck II (N), Dean well as to the Shorter College Robert H. is an ordained minister in Crowley, Texas. of the University of Montana School of Ledbetter Baseball Complex, and the Law in Missoula, Mont., to a five-year term Ledbetter-Wright Concourse at Darlington 1959 Gold Medal h on the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board. Ed has taught at UM since 1981 School. Some years ago, Bob donated the GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Culver Summer Schools flagship sailing and was named dean in 1995. The 50th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 vessel the R.H. Ledbetter, a three-masted Oversight Board supervises the execution Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 square rigger. Since then, the Ledbetter and application of internal revenue law. family has established The R.H. Ledbetter John E. Findling of Louisville, Ky., is co- Geoffrey B. Oswald (NB) and his wife, Family Endowment for the Naval School editor of the “Encyclopedia of World’s Fairs Michelle, own and operate Annabelle’s Bed to assure that forthcoming generations of and Expositions” (MacFarland Press, 2008), & Breakfast in Cape Vincent, N.Y. Geoff is campers can benefit from the sailing and a comprehensive reference book on fairs a retired minister. related educational programs. and expositions since 1851. John is a retired history professor (2004) from 1965 1956 Gold Medal h Indiana University-Southeast. Retired educator John D. Culbertson, Michael Bacon lives in St. Louis with his J.V. “Jack” Woodford is “healthy, happy, Ph.D., of Edgefield, S.C., was honored in wife, Dorothy. His son, Stephen, recently single” and owns and operates a 400-acre September as an Ambassador for Economic wed and is in management and consulting cattle farm near Paris, Ky. Development by the South Carolina gover- in New York City. nor and Department of Commerce. As h Edgar B. Vandiver III was awarded the 1960 Gold Medal chairman of the Edgefield Chamber of Commerce in 2007, John spearheaded a Presidential Rank of Distinguished Dr. Julian S. Chestnut (H’57) was award- strategic planning process in conjunction Executive (Army) by President Bush. ed the Distinguished Service Award by The with the state that produced short- and long- Winners represent “the cream of the crop Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists for term goals for improving Edgefield County. within federal executive ranks,” according 2008. He resides in Roscoe, Ill. to the press release. E.B. is the director of h the Center for Army Analysis. 1961 Gold Medal h 1966 Gold Medal L. Scott Addis and his wife, Colleen, are H. Charles Hill II has retired from his den- 1957 Gold Medal h doing well in Fort Pierce, Fla., where Scott tal practice and as a dental practice educa- owns a small building company. One Luther A. Neal Jr. was the guest minister at tor. He’s living in South Hero, Vt., where daughter is in executive training for a the Culver Summer Schools & Camps he restores classic aircraft. Chuck is work-

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1969 FROM THE LEGION PRESIDENT 40th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009

Calling all graduates Scott Arquilla was the 29th inductee into Are you ready for the challenge? the Wood Truss Council of America’s Hall of Fame in October 2008. Scott served on By now, all of us have received multiple pieces of the WTCA board for eight years and was information from the school regarding the president in 2003. He is vice president of Batten Leadership Challenge. It is the featured Best Homes, Inc., and lives in Orland Park, story for this issue of the Alumni magazine, too. Ill., with his wife, Maggie.

As Culver graduates, we must answer Other Upcoming 1972 the call of this important initiative. Alumni Events Robert J. King is president of Good When you receive this magazine, there March 13-15, 2009: Company Associates in Austin, Texas, will be one year left on the challenge. 16th annual Legion-sponsored Ethical where he lives with his wife, Susan. Bob has Participate as you can in the Batten Decision Making seminar for the Class two grown sons and two stepsons. Challenge, your individual class of 2009. Alumni interested in learning Annual Giving drives, or both. Don’t more about this program should con- 1974 Gold Medal h wait to be called; take the initiative to tact the Alumni Office. 35th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 be part of this transformational win- Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 dow in the history of your school. May 13-17, 2009: Reunions for the “4” and “9” classes, The Classes Mark Butler of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and featuring the Golden Anniversary Class D.O. Snow of Nashville, Ind., collaborated It is our intention to recognize our of 1959 and the Silver Anniversary on a book of insider stories from the recent Gold Medal classes in each issue of the Class of 1984. Olympics in Beijing, where Mark was a magazine. If your class is not listed and The Digital Vault broadcaster. “Beijing Journal” is a backstage, you want to be part of the volunteer day-to-day account of the ’08 Summer team that helps you gain that recogni- I encourage everyone to visit digital- Games. Mark is an electrical and audio engi- tion, the Alumni Office stands ready to vault.culver.org or via the alumni pages neer and president of Majestic Sound support you. on www.culver.org. It is an interesting and valuable resource that contains over Productions. He is a seven-time Emmy win- In the coming weeks, leadership teams 20,000 photos, stories, and documents ner and a Grammy Recipient. Danny Snow for the “0”and “5” classes will begin to related to Culver’s history. Nearly every is president of Unlimited Publishing. form in preparation for the May 20- day, new entries are added. Stanley A. Mefford (W’71, NB) of Allen, 23, 2010, Alumni Reunion Weekend. Texas, graduated in June with distinction from the Keller Graduate School of Management in Richardson, Texas, with a master’s degree in business administration. Rick Jennings ’70 1978 Gold Medal h Midland, Texas Gus Blythe’s new venture, Drymax Socks, received a ringing endorsement from ultra- hotel/casino and another is a second-year and wife Lisa have four children and marathoner Jamie Donaldson in a recent medical resident at Yale. two grandchildren. issue of Runner’s World magazine.

Eric J. Lundell has been re-elected to a Frederick J. Schlicher of Medford, Mass., h fourth six-year term as Circuit Court Judge set four world records in June at the New 1980 Gold Medal for St. Croix County in Wisconsin. This is England Regional Masters Swim Meet at Sharon L. Moist has agreed to co-author a a state judgeship, allowing him to preside Middlebury College. Swimming in the book entitled “Discover Your Inner over assigned cases in other counties. men’s 60-64 age division, Fred set new Strength” with Brian Tracy, Stephen Covey, standards in the 200- and 400- meter indi- Charles F. Mitchell has been an EMT in and Ken Blanchard. It is due out in the vidual medley, the 200-meter freestyle, and Baton Rouge, La., for 30 years and says spring. Her first book, “101 Tips for the 200-meter butterfly. He also set a New he’s good for another five-to-seven. He Actors: Secrets for Success Every Actor England record in the 100-meter butterfly.

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Must Know,” was published in 2007. Sharon writes from Bozeman, Mont.

1982 Gold Medal h David R. Snyder (A), Ph.D., an assistant professor of history at Austin Peay University, has had his recent book, “Sex Crimes Under the Wehrmacht,” nominated for the American Historical Association’s Herbert Baxter Adams Prize. The book was submitted by the University of Nebraska Press, which called it “groundbreaking work.”

1984 SILVER ANNIVERSARY . o t o h

25th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 p s e v

Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 a r g r a Mark J. McGahan and his wife are parents H of a son, James, born June 29, 2008. The Leslie Cleveland Hague ’75 was the keynote speaker for the Dean England Day Ceremony on Sept. 21. The annual ceremony remembers CGA’s founding dean and the ideals she demonstrated that set the foundation for family includes daughter Rose (2) and they the girls’ school. Hague resides in Winnetka, Ill., and is pictured with her daughter, Courtney Hague ’09. live in Atlanta. Elizabeth (King) Walton has retired after 1991 Gold Medal h 1994 Gold Medal h 20 years in banking to stay at home in 15th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 Hutchinson, Kan., with sons Marshall (7) Tiffany M. Brooks-Bernal and her hus- Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 and Harrison (2). Elizabeth is a Cub Scout band, Pablo, are parents of their first child, Samuel, born March 24, 2008. The family leader and flag football parent with hus- Jason B. Linn and his wife, Sarah, are parents lives in Bellevue, Wash. band Eric. of a son, Jacob, born June 6, 2008. The Chicagoans Kimberly A. (Hinshaw) Tharin Linns live in Roswell, Ga., where Jason is a 1985 and her husband, Jim, celebrated the first strategic sourcing manager with the commer- “Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling sings birthday of son, Jackson, on Oct. 12. cial real estate firm C.B. Richard Ellis. Coltrane/Hartman” will be part of the 1992 h Justin and Haynes Maier Studstill are par- Lincoln Center’s 2009 American Songbook Gold Medal ents of a daughter, Lauren, born June 18, series in New York City. Kurt, a Naval Hank R. Hardesty and Sharon E. Jarvis 2008. The Studstills live in Atlanta. Band graduate, is a Grammy nominee. were married Sept. 20, 2008, and are living Raymond P. Thompson was featured in a in Austin, Texas. 1986 Gold Medal h September/October article in Catalyst in 1993 h Depth on his role as director of community Henry Barnett, the son of Susanna (Duff) Gold Medal relations for Perspectives Charter Schools in Barnett and her husband, Jim, turned a Jeremy Church and his wife, Rebecca, are par- Chicago. Ray tries to use the same strategy year old on Sept. 23, 2008. Henry, his sis- ents of a son, Cooper, born Aug. 21, 2008. that helped him growing up – help and ter, Katie, and their parents live in Jeremy is the public relations and marketing positive reinforcement from those outside Washington, D.C. manager for Pittsburgh CLO, a non-profit arts his school. In a subsequent e-mail, Ray said organization dedicated to live musical theater. what the article didn’t mention was that 1987 Gold Medal h The couple has a son, Addison (3) and all four “Culver was a major turning point in my Paul F. Van Huffel (W’82) has published of them have August birthdays within 17 days educational experience. . . My relationships his first book, “From Ten to Ten Below: A of each other. with instructors, counselors, and other staff at Culver helped me uncover my own assets Counting Book for Gifted Early Learners.” Matthew Stockton was married that I am now using to benefit others.” The book is designed to subtly introduce May 24, 2008, and he and his wife, advanced concepts (negative numbers) to Mary Ellen, have moved to Tanzania. Matt 1995 h youngsters and build a strong foundation accepted a two-year assignment with the Gold Medal of learning. Paul is an engineer in Ada, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Jacob F. Hatch has been hired as an assis- Mich., and father of three. Global AIDS Program as the associate direc- tant coach with the University of Tennessee tor of programs in Dar es Salaam. women’s rowing team. Jake will coordinate

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the novice program, taking charge of FROM THE CSSAA PRESIDENT recruitment, training, and retention of stu- dent athletes with little or no rowing expe- rience. Previously, Jake was head women’s Take the initiative rowing coach at Purdue for four years, Leadership Challenge a great way where he also rowed collegiately. Attorney Culver W. Van Der Jagt has to support specific summer programs joined the family relations law firm of Gutterman Griffiths, PC, in Denver. The Batten Leadership Challenge is the featured story for this issue of the Alumni magazine and, 1996 Gold Medal h as Culver graduates, we must respond to this Justin J. Zimmerman has been promoted important initiative. Participate as you parent body that is diverse in age, to Director of Studies at Western Reserve can in the Batten Challenge, the sum- gender, race, and geography. Academy in Ohio. He and Aimee (Miller) mer Annual Giving drives, or both. Homecoming – July 24-26, 2009 ’96 have two children, Michael (3) and Culver has established creative endow- Log on to www.culver.org/alumni to see Bridget (9 months). ment and annual giving opportunities – a complete schedule of events. If you from Indian Lore support to Naval don’t have access to the Internet, the 1998 Gold Medal h Band scholarship endowments – that are Alumni Office will be pleased to take Scott T. Kosik and his wife Nicole Metes attracting widespread donor interest. your call at (574) 842-7200. We will are living in Quincy, Mass., following their honor specifically the classes of 1959 At our October board meeting, we marriage earlier this fall. Ian Ferry ’98 was a and 1984. We also will be celebrating began joint exploration with the staff member of the wedding party. the 105th anniversary of Naval Band. of a three-to-five-year strategic plan for Enrollment Molly J. David (SS) and Andrew Watkins the summer programs. We have a long were married Sept. 20, 2008, in Memorial way to go, but there is preliminary Even in the face of the worldwide eco- Chapel. They are living in Chicago, and agreement on the following initiatives: nomic situation, enrollment for the both work for Accenture. 2009 six-week Summer Schools and • Building endowment for key staff Camps is running ahead of last year at positions to ensure continuity and 1999 this time. Contact the admissions staff attract quality instructors. 10th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 (1-800-221-2020) if you have children Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 • Building Naval Band interested in attending. scholarship endowments. Board Updates Merrideth E. Gilley (W’94) and Steven • Enrollment at 1,300 Our annual summer report, which Dedo were married Aug. 9, 2008, in or more each summer. provides excellent summary informa- Memorial Chapel. They live in Chicago, where Merri is pursuing a degree in phar- • Establishing a comprehensive, tion for financials, enrollment, staffing, and several miscellaneous data points, macy at the University of Illinois. Her sis- web-based admissions, ter, Kathleen Gilley ’00, was a bridesmaid. marketing, staff-recruiting, and provided the basis for much of our fall staff-retention process. meeting. You may request a copy from Philip L. Nevels and Amina Bennett were the Alumni Office. Your governing married Aug. 2, 2008, in Memorial • Establishing leadership succession board welcomed three new directors at Chapel. The newlyweds live in Chicago, plans in key staff roles. its Jan. 24 winter meeting: Celeste where Phil works for an information tech- • Facilities upgrades in the Siegfried Bendel SS’72 of Tulsa, Okla., nology consulting firm. Woodcraft Camp, to include the Don Marsh Jr. N’76 of Carmel, Ind., museum and a new lodge. and Todd Sutherland H’75 of 2000 Lawrence, Kan. • Building a comprehensive Brian M. Sipotz, a starting defenseman for advancement model involving the Chicago Wolves of the American Alumni, Development, Hockey League, was featured in the June Communications, Admissions, Kay Ryan Booth 15, 2008, issue of the South Bend (Ind.) and the senior Summer Camps Kay Ryan Booth SS’67 Tribune for his community involvements. staff to foster greater affinity and Harrison, N.Y. Over the last four years, Brian has spent involvement from an alumni and numerous hours visiting children in hospi- tals and reading to them in libraries. He is

36 Fall/Winter 2009 Culver Class News also the spokesman for the Wolves’ Adopt- 2005 a-Dog program (aptly named “Brian’s Barking Buddies”), which has placed over Sarah Newnam is co-captain of the 600 dogs with families. women’s varsity hockey team at Dartmouth. At press time, the Big Green David T. Story and his wife, Anna, are par- was ranked in the Top 5 nationally and ents of a son, Brian, born July 2, 2008. The Sarah recently received her first ECAC Storys live in Evergreen, Colo. Player of the Week honors. Bryce B. Gill married Megan Henry on Aug. 30, 2008, at the Rose Dhu Creek 2006 Gold Medal h Equestrian Center in Bluffton, S.C. Bryce In an interview on the University of is partners with Mike Rippy ’75, former Wisconsin athletic website, hockey player Horsemanship co-director at Culver, and Blake D. Geoffrion says Culver “was proba- his wife, Dr. Janet Miles Rippy SS’74, ’76, bly the best thing that could have happened in the development of an arena polo club. . d

to me.” Culver got him into Triple A hockey e d i

Bryce is director of operations at Rose Dhu v

that was competitive and helped him mature. o r Creek and also gives private polo lessons. p o

Culver taught him “a bunch of life lessons. t o h Victoria C. Greene was a member of the Being a 15-year-old and going to military P Texas A&M women’s polo team that made school is not the easiest thing in the world. I Capt. Will Erwin ’99 was the guest speaker at the tra- ditional Veterans Day Ceremony. Erwin graduated in it to the regional finals in 2008 before los- think that’s the biggest thing that helped me 2004 from Vanderbilt University and was commis- ing to Texas Christian, 14-11. Vicky was get where I am today.” sioned from ROTC into the U.S. Army. He has been named to the regional all-star team. Lane G. Pratt was awarded the U.S. Army deployed since November 2006 to Iraq as a platoon Philip Yeary (A) graduated from St. Louis Parachutist Badge in June upon completion leader with the 38th Explosive Ordnance Disposal University with a degree in aeronautics. He of the Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Ga. Company. Will is the son of the late Lewis Erwin CMA ’69 and Jacqueline Erwin, Ph.D., a Culver completed training with Piedmont Airlines Christine D. Tolson (W’01) has been Humanities instructor. He is married and the father and is now flying regularly scheduled flights appointed campus communicator at the of two children. as part of the USAir Express system. University of Texas for College Sports 2004 Television. Christine will be CSTV’s point Alexander G. Markle (W’04) was evacuat- of contact on campus and will be responsi- ed from Texas A&M in Galveston, Texas, 5th Reunion • May 13-17, 2009 ble for reporting campus activities, motivat- in September because of Hurricane Ike and Homecoming • July 24-26, 2009 ing the campus team, and day-to-day trou- will finish the fall semester at Texas A&M bleshooting. Christine is captain of the UT Scott A. Bell graduated magna cum laude in College Station. Alex spent time with women’s polo team and serves on the in Asian Studies from New York University Key McKinley ’08 at Southern Methodist school’s Sports Club Council. and is working for Deloitte and Touche in University in Dallas after the evacuation. The Galveston campus was not heavily New York City. Scott is a consultant, using 2007 Gold Medal h his Japanese and Chinese language skills, damaged, but the bridge to Pelican Island, and has taken up the guitar for fun. Vanderbilt University sophomore Megan where the school is located, has to be C. Millard spent one month of the sum- rebuilt. Patricia A. Newton is serving with the mer in Rabat, Morocco, where she taught Peace Corps in Niger. Tricia graduated Tyler J. Quartuccio is playing defense this English to children 5-9, and a month in from Denison University in May 2008 season for the Bentley College hockey team Cape Town, South Africa, tutoring middle with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dou- in Massachusetts. school students and helping women ble major in French and international stud- improve their job skills by learning various Vincent P. Saponari was drafted in the ies. She spent her junior year studying in computer programs. fourth round by the Atlanta Thrashers in France on a Heritage Scholarship. the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. He is a fresh- Andrew D. Jay (W’99) joined the Army, 2008 Gold Medal h man this year at Boston University, where completed boot camp, and is stationed at he will join older brother Victor on the ice. Ben Jeffirs is a freshman at Ithaca College Fort Carson, Colo. in New York, where he auditioned and was In September, C.B. Scherer was named selected for a Saturday Night Live-like TV 2008 Interscholastic Player of the Year by show. Ben also was in an off-Broadway the U.S. Polo Association for his horseman- showcase over the summer. ship, sportsmanship, and leadership. C.B. is a freshman at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

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Passings in Review

Death notices published in this issue were received and processed prior to October 3, 2008. Full obituaries are limited to alumni who have died within three years of the publication of this issue.

Marcus Fleming Cooper ’27 (Co. D), a years, he taught canoeing, sailing, and the coxswain on the varsity crew, an accom- retired Air Force Senior Major General, swimming. Mr. Kratt was a veteran of plished tennis player, and a member of died Nov. 18, 2005, in Shreveport, La. World War II. Surviving are his wife, ROTC, receiving a commission as a second Gen. Cooper graduated from Georgia Tech Wilma, and a son. lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Mr. Tracy was University, where he studied aeronautical employed by Exxon Mobil Corp. from William F. Ludwig II W’29, whose mar- engineering. Upon graduating from flying 1934 to 1973. In 1938, he transferred to keting expertise established Ludwig as a school in 1932, he was commissioned a the Marine Corps and was called to active world leader in the manufacture of drums, second lieutenant in the Air Corps Reserve. duty in 1940. He served in the Pacific died March 22, 2008, in Chicago. His He then became a pilot for United Air Theater as a staff officer, seeing action at father, William F. Ludwig, formed Ludwig Lines. In 1935 he was commissioned a sec- Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. He retired & Ludwig in 1910, in partnership with a ond lieutenant in the Regular Army Air from the Marine Corps Reserve in 1953 as brother. He wanted his son to become a Corps. In 1938 he was assigned to Wright a colonel. After retiring from Exxon in drummer and forced him to practice inces- Field in Dayton, Ohio, where he became a 1974, he managed the historic Evergreen santly, according to a published obituary. member of the Society of Experimental Cemetery in Hillside, N.J., for 16 years and After the 1929 stock market crash, the Test Pilots. This group tested and evaluated served on numerous boards, including the elder Ludwig sold the company to C.G. German and Japanese aircraft including the board of trustees of the Vail-Deane School, Conn, an Indiana drum company. Mr. Japanese Zero. He served as an experimen- Family and Children’s Society, and the Ludwig attended the University of Illinois tal aircraft test pilot, chief of the develop- Union County Savings Bank. He also while his father worked at a new business, ment branch for USAF fighter aircraft, and served on the boards of the Onondaga the William F. Ludwig Drum Company, deputy chief for development of special Historical Association, the Allyn which became the WFL Drum Company weapons and compatibility between atomic Foundation, and volunteered for Meals on when Conn objected to Ludwig using his weapons and USAF requirements. From Wheels. He won 11 Empire State Senior own name. In 1938, Mr. Ludwig started 1955 to the early ’60s, he served as chief of Games gold medals in tennis, the last when working full time for WFL. He was drafted the USAF Military Aid Program in Ankara, he was 90, and he twice played in the in 1942 and organized drum and bugle Turkey; commander of the USAF Flight national Senior Games. Surviving are his corps and taught hundreds of musicians in Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base in wife, Cynthia; a son, two daughters, two the service. Returning to work in 1949, he California, and then deputy chief of HQ stepsons, two stepdaughters, eight grand- persuaded Buddy Rich to endorse WFL AF Systems Command. He retired in 1964 children, seven stepgrandchildren, one drums. In 1955, and behind his father’s and became senior director of McDonnell great-grandchild, and one stepgreat-grand- back, Mr. Ludwig bought back the Ludwig Douglas space launch operations at child. Two brothers are deceased, John ’22 name for $90,000. The move led the com- Kennedy Space Center, Florida. He is sur- and Osgood ’20. pany into prosperity. One key sponsorship vived by a son, a daughter, seven grandchil- was of Joe Morello from the Dave Brubeck Jack R. Blakeslee ’31 (Co. H) of Hunting dren, and six great-grandchildren. He was Quartet. Ringo Starr started playing Valley, Ohio, died Aug. 25, 2008. He head- predeceased by a brother, Newsom ’25. Ludwig drums and, in 1964, when the ed Ajax, the family-owned machine tool Frank Grove N’28 of Ottawa, Ill., died Beatles played Chicago, Mr. Ludwig pre- manufacturing business, for 50 years. He July 8, 2008. Surviving are his wife, Jane; sented Starr with a gold-plated snare drum. retired as chief executive officer in 1987 two daughters, four grandchildren, and Many rock drummers played and endorsed when the company was sold. Surviving are three great-grandchildren. Ludwig drums, including John Bonham of a daughter, son, eight grandchildren, and Led Zeppelin, Alan White of Yes, and 19 great-grandchildren. James H. Kratt N’28 of Pittsburgh died Ginger Baker from Cream. Mr. Ludwig is April 7, 2008. Active in scouting since John W. Losse Jr. H’33 died June 19, 2008, survived by a son and a daughter. 1925, Mr. Kratt was an Eagle Scout, mem- in Salt Lake City. During his Culver years, ber of the Order of the Arrow, and later Charles S. Tracy ’29 (Co. B) of Jamesville, Mr. Losse paraded with the Summer Troop awarded the Silver Beaver and the N.Y., died May 11, 2008. He graduated in 1933 at the Chicago World’s Fair. He Scoutmaster’s Key award. As an American from Cornell University in 1933 with a graduated from Washington University and Red Cross volunteer for more than 60 degree in mechanical engineering. At from the Harvard Business School with an Cornell, he was a varsity ice hockey player, MBA in 1939. He then joined his father and

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sion commission and various community Estancia. He also taught in Albuquerque The Office of Alumni Relations has charitable projects. Surviving are his wife, before moving to Puerto Rico in 1963, received notice of the deaths of the Elizabeth; a daughter, two sons, including where he was a principal in the Antilles following alumni, but sufficient Colin ’65 of Stamford, Conn.; 12 grand- Consolidated Schools until his retirement. information for a complete obituary children; and four great-grandchildren. As a young man, he worked as a musician was unavailable. and for Delta Novelty Company. He Luther B. Davis ’34 (Co. D), who won a received his bachelor’s degree from the Tony Award for his book-to-the-musical John F. Miller ’36 (Co. A) University of Toledo and his master’s degree “Kismet,” died July 29, 2008, in the Bronx. April 13, 2008 (Marianna, Ark.) from the University of New Mexico. He He was a 2004 inductee into Culver’s Arts returned to school in his 70s to complete Fred W. Willis ’46 (Co. D) & Letters Hall of Fame. Mr. Davis’ New his doctorate at Sarasota University. He was March 8, 2008 York Times obituary described him as a a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived Richard C. Wolf H’48 “prolific writer who forged careers in film, by his wife Naomi; and five children, May 18, 2008 (Logansport, Ind.) television and theatre . . . he achieved his daughter Samantha of Guaynabo; sons Don most notable credit when he teamed with Nicholas de Graffenried ’71 (Artillery) Jr. of Los Lunas, David of Omaha, Neb., co-librettist Charles Lederer and composer- March 21, 2008 Gian of Orlando, Fla., N.M., and Charles lyricists Robert Wright and George Forrest of Phoenix, each of whom attended Culver to create ‘Kismet,’ an exotic, high-brow Summer Schools & Camps or the grandfather at the J.W. Losse Tailoring musical, set in ancient Baghdad.” The Academies. In addition, there are 11 grand- Company, one of St. Louis’ oldest. Mr. musical ran for 18 months, won the Best children, and nine great-grandchildren. Losse was commissioned as an ensign in Musical Tony Award (shared by Mr. Davis the Supply Corps of the U.S. Navy in May and his collaborators), and spawned the Henry W. Schafer ’36 (Troop) of Reno, Nev., 1941, returning to Harvard in September standards “Stranger in Paradise” and died April 27, 2008. Mr. Schafer attended the to attend Naval Supply School. He served “Baubles, Bangles and Beads.” Mr. Davis University of Texas before marrying and mov- as a Supply Officer on the USS Sicard and returned to the material in 1978, when he ing to Southern California, where he received achieved the rank of lieutenant command- produced the show as “Timbuktu!” and his degree in aeronautical engineering. He er. He resettled his family in Salt Lake, transposed the action to Africa. It ran only owned and operated many different business- where Mr. Losse began a career in the min- 221 performances. His final venture to es in Palmdale, Calif. In 1971 he moved to ing business, setting up the financial, Broadway, again with Wright and Forrest, Lake Tahoe, where he enjoyed golf, hunting, accounting, and personnel structure for was for a musical adaptation of “Grand and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Uranium Reduction Company. He later Hotel.” The show went on to become Mr. Frances; three sons, a brother, Harry ’47 of worked as a financial executive for Davis’ longest-running hit, lasting 1,017 Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren, and American Zinc and Federal Resources performances. His book was nominated for four great-grandchildren. a Tony Award. Mr. Davis graduated from Corporation. He was involved with Big Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gene C. Yale in 1938 and served in the U.S. Army Brothers and was a member of the boards Martin ’38 (Co. D) died June 11, 2008, in Air Corps in both Asia and Europe during of Travelers Aid Society, the Saint Louis Montrose, Colo. In his 21-year military World War II. He began writing for film in Club, and a past president of The Alta career, Maj. Martin served as a member of the 1940s. His last screenplay was for the Club. He is survived by his son, four the American Embassy Guard at Peking, 1972 urban drama “Across 110th Street.” daughters, and 13 grandchildren. China; participated in the first offensive In 1981 he co-produced the Off-Broadway Longtime Jackson, Mich., surgeon campaign of World War II as a member of play “Not about Heroes,” starring Dylan Nathan D. Munro ’33 (Artillery) died Edson’s Raiders, and saw action in the Baker, and the following year backed “Eden Aug. 24, 2008. Dr. Munro followed his Korean War. During the last years of his Court,” starring Melanie Griffith and Ellen father and uncle into medicine and prac- service, he served as the officer-in-charge of Barkin at the Promenade Theatre. In addi- ticed as a surgeon for more than 35 years. the Marine Corps Recruiting Station for tion to his companion of 30 years, actress The family tradition continues with Dr. Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of South Jennifer Bassey, whom he married in 2005, Munro’s son and grandson. Dr. Munro Dakota and Nebraska. He retired from the Mr. Davis is survived by two daughters. graduated from the University of Michigan Marines in March 1960. During his six Medical School and completed his surgical Don E. Corbin Sr. NB’35 of Guaynabo, years in Denver, he was actively involved in residency at Massachusetts General Puerto Rico, died July 14, 2008. Mr. the community, including serving as vice Hospital in 1944. He was a veteran of Corbin moved to Albuquerque in 1951, president of the Dowell Elementary School World War II, serving two years in the and earned teaching credentials at the PTA and president of the Denver chapter of Navy aboard the destroyer USS Burns. Dr. University of New Mexico. He taught 10 the Camp Fire Girls Council. After his mili- Munro was a member of the Jackson years in a two-room school house for tary career, Mr. Martin joined the staff of County Medical Society, the Greater Albuquerque Public Schools in Chilili, the Denver Hilton under their management Jackson Association, the city’s charter revi- N.M., commuting from his ranch in training program, the first of many civilian

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careers to follow. In Crested Butte, Colo., he and his wife, Peggy, opened and man- aged the Ore Bucket Lodge, and owned the Water Wheel Fine Arts Studio, where Mr. Martin continued his silversmithing, gold- smithing, weaving, and painting. He was a founding father of the Crested Butte Historical Society, and designed the exteri- ors and interiors of many businesses in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colo. In Fallbrook, Calif., Mr. Martin honed his landscaping skills, creating beautiful koi ponds, gardens and aviaries. He and his wife spent 20 years in Oregon, during which he wrote and published “Tidewater . o t o

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In addition to his wife, Mr. Martin is sur- r a vived by a daughter, granddaughter, grand- G son, and seven great-grandchildren. Following duty in the Pentagon he retired three sons, including John III N’69 of Phillip C. Murray ’38 (JC) of Edina, Minn., in 1966 and returned to Culver Military Raleigh, N.C., and Evan N’70 of died June 13, 2008, shortly after attending Academy as a foreign language instructor Huntington, W.Va.; and seven grandchildren. (1967-1980). After his second retirement, his 70th reunion at Culver. A graduate of Robert L. Fischer ’42 (Co. B) died he moved to Destin, Fla., and then Purdue University, he worked as an engineer Sept. 1, 2008, in Greentree, Pa. Mr. Fischer Kerrville. Lt. Col. Paul was a post-war at Pillsbury. Mr. Murray spent many years served in the Army during WWII in the graduate of Dartmouth College, earning volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. South Pacific; was a 1950 graduate of his MBA at the University of Florida There are no immediate survivors. Carnegie Technical Institute (now Carnegie (1963) and a master’s degree in education Mellon University); and was with Bettis James W. Buck Jr. N’39 of Wichita, Kan., from the American University (1969). He Corp. for over 35 years, working in the died Aug. 12, 2008. He was associated with is survived by two daughters, a grand- Atomic Power Division. He is survived by his the Buck Department Store. daughter, and a cousin, Ken McKean ’52. wife, Virginia; two sons, a daughter, and sev- Richard Irving Paul ’39 (Co. A) of An attorney for more than five decades, John eral grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Kerrville, Texas, died March 7, 2008, and E. Jenkins Jr. N’40 of Huntington, W.Va., Retired Batavia, Ill., dentist Robert E. Lee was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. died July 4, 2008. He received his bachelor’s ’42 (Troop) died May 9, 2008, at his home. A retired Army officer, Lt. Col. Paul served and law degrees from the University of He served in the Army Air Corps during two combat tours in Europe (1944-45), Virginia. He was a WWII veteran of the World War II in the 8th Air Force based in with the 26th “Yankee” Infantry Division, Army Air Corp. Joining his father in the prac- England. Dr. Lee obtained his bachelor’s and in Korea (1950-51), with the 3rd U.S. tice of law in 1950, he helped to shepherd the degree at Ohio State University in 1949. He Infantry Division as a regimental adviser to growth of Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC. He graduated from the University of Illinois the 6th Republic of Korea Infantry argued several cases before the U.S. Court of College of Dentistry in 1953 and practiced Division. His commendations included the Appeals. Mr. Jenkins received the Justicia until 1996. In addition, Dr. Lee served as an Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Officium award, the highest honor the associate professor in the department of peri- Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Croix-de- College of Law can bestow a recipient, recog- odontics at the University of Illinois from Guerre, Korean Order of Military Merit, nizing his outstanding contribution and serv- 1964 to 1988. He was elected to the Batavia and the Republic of Korea Service Medal. ice to the legal profession. His membership school board in 1966, serving as its president Following World War II, he served as a and charitable involvements included The from 1969 to 1972. Surviving are his wife, member of the U.S. Army Advisory Group Edwards Foundation, Cammack Children’s Geraldine; two sons, and four grandchildren. to the Brazilian Army (1947-1950). In the Center, Boy Scouts of America, Greater Tri- Panama Canal Zone (1958-1961), he State Development Corporation, Huntington Dr. Eugene A. Mueller H’43 of Salem, trained military personnel from many Latin Foundation, Huntington Museum of Art, Ohio, died Sept. 28, 2008, following a American nations at the School of the and the Huntington YMCA. He led an active brief illness. He served with the U.S. Navy Americas. As a State Department represen- lifestyle as a licensed private pilot, scuba diver, during World War II as a pharmacist’s mate tative, he served in the Dominican sailor, and golfer, and traveled extensively for third class. He graduated from Mount Republic (1965) with the relief mission. work and pleasure. Mr. Jenkins is survived by Union College with a Bachelor of Science

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degree and from the University of Southern California. He is survived by two who debated philosophy. Great Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. sons, a brother, Robert “Red” W’41, ’45 of Expectations, which closed in 2001, was one After his residency, he began his career in Marietta, Ga.; two grandchildren, and three such bookstore, and longtime owner surgery at Newark Community Hospital great-grandchildren. Truman Metzel made it the stuff of book- and as a consultant in general surgery at worm nostalgia,” read his published obitu- John E. Franklin ’44 (Co. D) of Plainfield, Newark State School, Newark, N.Y. Prior ary. Mr. Metzel received an undergraduate Ind., April 2, 2007. Trained as a Japanese to coming to Ohio, he served as a county degree from Dartmouth College and a interrogator, Mr. Franklin worked for the coroner for the State of New York. Dr. master’s from the University of Michigan. Army in Chicago after the war trying to Mueller returned to Salem, where he spent An identical twin, he is survived by his locate draft dodgers. The Army had him his youth, when he was named Chief of wife, Dorothy; two children, four grand- posing as a vacuum cleaner salesman, but Surgery at Salem Community Hospital in children, and a brother. A brother, Dick according to a son, “his heart wasn’t in it, 1966. He remained until his retirement in ’45, is deceased. so he never caught one.” Mr. Franklin later 1986. He was the first doctor to open a attended several institutions of higher edu- C. Byron “Bud” Lear ’45 (Artillery) of practice exclusively for general surgery in cation, including Georgetown University. Montvale, N.J., died May 22, 2008. Mr. the city of Salem. Dr. Mueller is survived He is survived by seven children, six grand- Lear was a graduate of Colgate University. by his wife, Janet; three sons, including children, and a brother. He joined the U.S. Navy in June 1945. He Kurt ’85 of Kensington, Ohio; a daughter, was retired from the 3M Company in two stepsons, a stepdaughter, and eight Truman Thwing Metzel Jr. ’44 (Artillery) Paramus, N.J. Two daughters survive. grandchildren. of Evanston, Ill., died June 6, 2008. He was the long-time proprietor of Great William A. Goering W’46 of Colorado Phillip B. Suhr N’38, ’43 (Artillery) of Expectations Bookstore. “People who find Springs, Colo., died June 8, 2005. A gradu- Hollywood Hills, Calif., died Aug. 28, 2008. today’s enormous bookstore chains bland ate of Yale University with an engineering Mr. Suhr attended Georgia Tech and the and impersonal often describe the near- degree, Mr. Goering retired after 35 years U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1949. mythical, now-shuttered bookstores they as the manager of the Michigan Proving After serving in the Navy, he took a civilian once knew: places with piles of books that Grounds. He learned to fence in college job at Rocketdyne in Canoga Park, Calif., could topple at any minute, the resident cat and competed or officiated in tournaments and continued his studies at the University of that prowled the shelves and the owner across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and South America for more than 50 years. Survivors included his wife, Monica; a daughter, brother, and two sisters. Former Culver Summer Schools Alumni Association president Michael Joseph Kiley W’46 died May 20, 2008, at his home in Marion, Ind. Mr. Kiley served as president of the CSSAA Board from July 1977 to July 1979, with a concurrent term on the CEF Board of Trustees. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he received a Doctor of Jurist Prudence from Georgetown University Law School in 1959. While in law school, he worked on the Capitol Hill Police Force and was part of the Honor Guard in the Capitol Building when the remains of the World War II and Korean unknown soldiers were lying in state in 1958. He was Marion City Court Judge from 1963-1970. Mr. Kiley was appointed by the governor to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Board in 1978 and served for 27 years, including 1990- 2005 as chairman. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Cross College, . o t

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Year in 1992. He received the Sagamore of the David A. Peavy NB’48, ’49 (Band) of John F. Reed N’50 of Greensburg, Ind., died Wabash Award in 1989. Surviving are his Dallas died Aug. 17, 2008. He obtained a April 30, 2008. He was purchasing agent for wife, Carol; a daughter, Ann Schneider SS’75 degree in petroleum engineering from Tulsa KOVA. He attended DePauw University and of New Hope, Minn.; two sons, Daniel W’72 University, where he was a member of was a graduate of Indiana University. An of Fishers, Ind., and Matthew W’78, N’82 of ROTC. In 1954, he entered the U.S. Air Army veteran, Mr. Reed was a board mem- Granger, Ind.; a sister, and four grandchildren. Force, serving as a radar squadron leader in ber of the YMCA, past president of the Omaha, Neb. After leaving the service in Indiana Fertilizer Association, and served two William C. “Bill” Katker Jr. N’47 of Fort 1956, Mr. Peavy secured a position with terms on the board of the Greensburg Lauderdale, Fla., died March 7, 2008. Mr. the Sinclair Oil and Gas Company in Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are his Katker attended Brown University. He was in Tulsa, Okla. He attended the Tulsa wife, Linda; five daughters, a son, two broth- the U.S. Army, stationed in Austria and University night law school, receiving his ers, and 14 grandchildren. Germany and served in the Korean War. He Juris Doctorate in 1960. He relocated to was the previous owner of W.H. Marvin Co. Duncan Lee “Tim” Stayman ’50 Dallas in 1969 upon the merger of Sinclair in Urbana, Ohio. He moved to Florida in (Artillery) of San Francisco died with Atlantic Richfield, assuming the duties 1974 and became the president of June 14, 2008. Survivors include his wife, of manager of corporate gas supplies. Continental Products Group until his retire- Nancy of Huntsville, Ala.; two stepdaugh- During this time he was a member of the ment in 2006. He was an avid tennis player. ters and three stepgrandchildren. Advancial Credit Union Board of Directors Mr. Katker is survived by his wife, Beverly; for 20 years. He retired in 1986 from Arthur Chalmers N’49, ’52 (Co. A) of three sons, among them John ’81 of Lake Atlantic Richfield and was a gas consultant Dallas died May 22, 2008. At Culver, Mr. Mary, Fla.; a daughter, Gayle Giacobbe for another 10 years. He was a volunteer Chalmers was captain of the cheerleaders, SS’75 of Ormond Beach, Fla.; a stepdaugh- for the Paralyzed Veterans MS society. He is manager of boxing, and an intramural main- ter, stepson, and 12 grandchildren. survived by his wife, Mary; a son, daughter, stay. He graduated from Southern Methodist Ronald E. Crash N’48 of Greenville, Ohio, a sister, and five grandchildren. University in banking and finance. He later died May 20, 2008. Mr. Crash was the attended Northwestern University and took Philip B. Pitkin ’50 (Artillery) of owner of R.E. Crash Auto Wrecking for 42 U.S. Banking Association courses in trust Huntington, Va., died July 5, 2008. He grad- years. He also drove race cars for 20 years administration. Mr. Chalmers served as a uated from Princeton University with a degree and was the first race car driver inducted into corporal in the 601st and 246th guided mis- in economics and from Indiana University the Mercer County Hall of Fame. Mr. Crash sile battalions at Fort Bliss and at the White with an MBA in finance. He was a graduate served in the Army from 1953-55. He is sur- Sands Proving Grounds as a crewman in a teaching assistant at I.U. and also taught bank- vived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, a launching station. He retired as the vice pres- ing courses at Indiana, Ohio State, and sister, a brother, and two grandchildren. ident of finance at Video Advantage, Inc. In Marshall universities. From 1958-81, Mr. Dallas, Mr. Chalmers was a past president of William Wiess Cunningham ’48 Pitkin was employed by Irwin Union Bank & the Republican Men’s Club, helped develop (Artillery) died Jan. 1, 2008, at his Grosse Trust Company in Columbus, Ohio, as senior the Amateur Hockey Association, and organ- Pointe Farms, Mich., home. Mr. vice president of commercial services, opera- ized support for the Dallas Blackhawks. Cunningham spent two summers at tions, and branches; vice president of Irwin Survivors include two children, Curtis W’73 Woodcraft Camp and the Naval School Corporation, and president of Irwin Union and Doris W’73; a brother, John ’50, six before enrolling at CMA. He received his Credit Insurance Corporation. From 1981-93 grandchildren, and multiple family members Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale he was a bank executive with First Bank of who attended Culver. University in 1952 and then served as a Ceredo. He was active in the Chamber of second lieutenant in the Army during the Commerce, served on the board of United Fernando G. Fores ’52 (Co. A) died Korean War. He received his MBA from Way, was PTO president of Parkside Aug. 7, 2008, in Makati City, Philippines. Harvard University and began a career in Elementary School, chairman of United A surviving daughter writes that Culver finance and asset management in Chicago Council of Churches, and served as treasurer “had a positive and lasting influence on his and New York City. Mr. Cunningham also and director of the Jaycees. In Huntington, he life, and he considered his class ring as his worked at The National Bank of Detroit was a former chairman, president, and director most cherished possession, which he wore before starting his own business, Bond Net, of the Boys & Girls Club. He was a director to his last day.” Mr. Fores is survived by in 1972. He was a pioneer in the integra- for the Coalition for Substance Abuse, United two daughters, a sister, three brothers, and tion of finance and technology, and Bond Huntington Industries and Huntington a granddaughter. Net was one of the first companies to dis- Regional Chamber of Commerce. He served Harmon B. Morgan ’52 (Co. B) died tribute financial pricing data online pack- in the Army, active and reserves, attaining the Aug. 6, 2007, in Texarkana, Ark. Mr. aged with analytical software tools. Mr. rank of captain. He is survived by his wife, Morgan was a retired computer program- Cunningham is survived by two sons, two Carol Ann; a daughter, two sons, and eight mer analyst with Southern Clinic and daughters, a sister, and six grandchildren. grandchildren. Alumax Rolling Mills in Arkansas. He He predeceased by a brother, Ken ’45. served in the Navy as a petty officer sec-

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ond-class aboard the USS Hancock CVA- National Bank), the Council of Housing L. Harold Clevenger ’56 (Band) died 19. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Producers, the National Association of July, 18, 2008, in Dallas. Mr. Clevenger was accounting from Texas Christian University. Builders, and Lafayette’s St. Elizabeth retired from Texas Instruments, where he had “Skeet,” as he was known at Culver, spent Hospital. His honors included Outstanding been a long time employee serving in various his time hunting, traveling, and serving as a Young Man of America, Sagamore of the engineering assignments. Following his retire- cameraman with a local Christian TV sta- Wabash (1968) and the Marquis Who’s ment, he was a volunteer for Meals on tion. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, four Who in Finance and Industry (1982). He Wheels, North Dallas Shared Ministries, daughters, and six grandsons. is survived by his wife, Jane; a daughter, and AARP. He was a graduate of the son, sister, and five grandchildren. University of Missouri at Columbia, where Retired Navy Capt. John L. Finley ’53 he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in (Troop) died Sept. 19, 2006, in Memphis, Dr. Carl R. Boyd W’54 died Aug. 25, 2008, physics. He is survived by a son, a brother, Tenn. Capt. Finley was a 1957 graduate of in Hillsboro, Ore. He and his wife also had and two granddaughters. the U.S. Naval Academy. He served 25 homes in Payson, Ariz., and in Culver. Dr. years with the Navy in various command Boyd studied aeronautical engineering and Raul D. Menendez W’56 of Chicago died positions. He graduated from USAF graduated summa cum laude from Purdue Sept. 3, 2008. Mr. Menendez moved to Aerospace Research Pilot School and was University. In 1969, he graduated from the Chicago in 1961. He spent more than 20 selected as one of the original seven astro- Indiana University School of Medicine. He years working as the assistant finance direc- nauts of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory. then entered the U.S. Air Force and, after an tor for the City of Aurora and then started During his career, he earned several merito- internship, went on to Flight Surgeon his own accounting business. He is survived rious awards, including multiple School. He continued in the Air Force by his wife, Genie; his daughter, Ana Distinguished Flying Crosses, Strike Flight Medical Corps and completed a radiology Mendendez SS’89 of Milwaukee; a son, Air Medals, and Navy Commendation residency in Texas. He was honorably dis- and a brother. Medals for action in combat during the charged in 1976, but continued in the Jan T. Dykman ’57 (Artillery) of Vietnam War. He also amassed well over Reserves at Grissom Air Force Base in Gaithersburg, Md., died on Sept. 16, 2008. 1,000 carrier landings. Following his naval Indiana with the 434th Re-fueling Wing. In Mr. Dykman held a bachelor’s degree from career, Capt. Finley spent 15 years with 1991 he was deployed to active duty during DePauw University and earned his MBA Federal Express Corporation achieving the Desert Storm. He retired from the Reserves with honors from Washington University. He level of Vice President Aircraft Line in 1994 as full colonel. He was also a gradu- was appointed a White House Fellow by Operations, six years as Executive Vice ate of Air War College of Maxwell Air Force President Johnson in 1967. Following his President at Intrepid Aviation Partners, and Base. Dr. Boyd practiced radiology in Fellowship year in the Department of two years as CEO of Dee Howard Aircraft Logansport, Ind., from 1976 to 1998. He Commerce, he served as Chief of Staff to the Maintenance. He is survived by his two also was also involved with Gideons Secretary of Commerce until 1970. From daughters and two grandsons. International. Surviving are his wife, there, he embarked on careers in real estate Cherylynn; two sons, Michael ’91 of David R. Price W’53 died Jan. 1, 2008, at development and telecommunications, Chandler, Ariz., and James ’96 of Hillsboro, his Carmel, Ind., home. He graduated among other business ventures. After the Ore., a sister, and two grandchildren. from Purdue University (1962) with a financial collapse of the late 1980s, he became bachelor’s degree in Industrial Long time Portland resident and pediatric the caretaker of a West Virginia farm for five Management, and he served in the U.S. surgeon Timothy J. Campbell ’56 years, working with cattle, game, buildings, Army Reserves until 1969. His began his (Artillery) died May 8, 2008. Mr. equipment, and several major floods while career by forming Price Homes Inc. as a Campbell was voted Best All-Around fulfilling a lifelong dream of writing his novel, builder of National Homes Corporation. In Athlete as a first-classman at CMA. He “The Sun Also Shines.” In 2000, Mr. 1966 he joined the parent company, earned a bachelor’s degree from Willamette Dykman began a fifth career as managing National Homes Construction Company, University, were he lettered in football, golf, director at the Eisenhower Institute, an inter- as president. Mr. Price served the company and tennis. He received his medical degree nationally active non-profit in Washington, in various senior positions, including chair- from the University of Oregon in 1964. D.C. At the time of his death, he was part of man and chief executive officer (1986-90), Following medical school, he did a pedi- a commission working on the creation of a until the company was sold. Subsequently, atric surgery fellowship in Pittsburgh then national memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower. he joined Indianapolis-based Overhead returned to Portland to start his practice. Mr. Dykman is survived by two daughters, a Door as its chief executive officer. Since Dr. Campbell and his wife, Shelley, enjoyed son, and four grandchildren. 1994 he had been involved in sales and life on their farm, Windbourne, raising and Reed L. Whittle ’60 (Troop) died Aug. 12, marketing in the telecommunications, legal showing Black and Tan Coonhounds and 2008. For more than 35 years, Dr. Whittle services, and prescription drug benefits horses. In addition to his wife, he is sur- was an international management consult- industries. He served as a director/board vived by three daughters, a son, two sisters, ant to the leaders of Fortune 500 compa- member of Bank One (formerly Purdue a brother, Daniel ’65 of Salem, Ore.; and nies including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, five grandchildren.

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Barclay’s Bank, and several hospital chains University and the University of Michigan sisters, and a brother. Also surviving are his and public utilities. His training as a psy- Law School. He served in the U.S. Navy as paternal grandmother, Hazel Travis of chotherapist and management consultant a lieutenant during the Korean War. Mr. England, Ark.; his maternal grandmother, gave him skills particularly useful to the Laub joined a law firm and later became a Jackie Yarbrough of Winnsboro, La.; and field of human resources management. He stockbroker with Prudential Bache his grandfather, Joseph Schendle of Dallas. attended Duke University and earned his Securities. After retiring from Prudential Mary Ellen Whitehead ’03 (Ciel) died doctorate from the University of Chicago Securities and recovering from brain tumor May 15, 2008, in Falls Church, Va. Still Divinity School. Dr. Whittle was active in surgery, he enrolled in the University of the holder of several CGA track and field the civil rights movement early in his life Akron 60-Plus Program and continued tak- records, Miss Whitehead also competed in and aspired to use the church as a vehicle ing classes for six years. He was a longtime track for the College of William & Mary, for social justice. He served as a minister in trustee at Western Reserve Academy and from which she graduated in 2007 with a the Boston area for several years and later served on the boards of Stan Hywet Hall bachelor’s degree in psychology and art. She pursued post-doctoral work at the Sloan and Gardens, Great Trail Council of Boy had worked for the Bureau of Diplomatic Business School at M.I.T. in organizational Scouts of America, and the YMCA. Mr. Security of the U.S. Department of State in development and international manage- Laub is survived by his wife, Mary; two Washington, D.C., since October 2007. ment. He was passionate about the out- sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Agathe M. doors and traveled extensively, including James C. Rouch ’76 (Co. C) of Royal Whitehead, and her father, Robert living with a tribe in the Amazon basin. Center, Ind., died July 6, 2008. Mr. Rouch Whitehead, both of Falls Church; and her Surviving are his wife, Sassona; a son, graduated from Indiana University with a brother, Wesley ’01, who is serving in the daughter, sister, and brother. degree in Fine Arts. He farmed until his ill- U.S. Air Force. Craig N. Wiechman W’61, H’62 of ness, and he was an artist and talented Centerville, Ind., died Aug. 23, 2008. Mr. musician. He enjoyed composing and Statement of Ownership Wiechman attended Columbia University recording original music in the studio in and graduated from Indiana University in his barn. Mr. Rouch is survived by his four 1972 with a degree in theater and speech. sons, a daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. He was owner-operator of the U-Pick Estel Rouch; three brothers, Tim ’66 of Strawberry Farm in Centerville. He had Manassas, Va., and Terry ’69 and Steve traveled the world and enjoyed horseback ’71, both of Royal Center; and his com- riding and farming. There are no immedi- panion Rita Seger. ate survivors. Jonathan R. Kindred ’87 (BT. A) of Lauren Winski Asher ’73 of Michigan Olathe, Kan., died May 19, 2008. He was a City, Ind., died June 1, 2008. Lauren had 1993 graduate of the University of Denver been employed as a legal secretary. She with a bachelor’s degree in political science attended Indiana University. Ms. Asher is and English. Mr. Kindred received his mas- survived by a daughter, her mother, and ter’s in finance and his Juris Doctorate from three brothers, Steven ’68 of Michigan the University of Denver in 1996. He had City, Michael ’67 of Lafayette, La., and been a member of the Sprint Nextel Team Ronald ’69 of Miami; and a sister. for the past eight years. He recently had embarked on a new chapter in his life, utiliz- James D. Zeglis H’73 of Rockford, Ill., ing his law degree as a child advocacy attor- died Aug. 15, 2008, in Swedish American ney for CASA. He was a mixed martial arts Hospital. Mr. Zeglis was a practicing attor- fighter and a triathlete. Mr. Kindred is sur- ney in Rockford for many years. He was vived by his wife, Jennifer, a son, his mother past chairman of the Boys and Girls Club and stepfather, Karen and Bruce Collins; his of Rockford. He graduated from Purdue birth father, Michael Hornstein; his adoptive University and the Indiana University father, Craig Kindred, all of Denver; and School of Law. Mr. Zeglis is survived by his nine siblings. sons, Jason NB’98 and Chad NB’01; his mother, D. Ann Zeglis of Kankakee, Ill.; Clifton H. Travis III W’82, ’88 (Co. A) of two brothers, John NB’64 of Culver and Dallas, died July 11, 2008, in Minneapolis Dave H’68 of Kankakee; and special long- after a lengthy illness. He is survived by a time friend Sue Fischer. daughter, Macy Jordan Travis of Winnsboro, La.; his parents Susan William J. Laub III N’74 died May 14, Schendle and H..I. Schendle of Dallas; two 2007. Mr. Laub graduated from Yale

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Director of Character Excellence John Yeager Speaks at Cincinnati Club’s 11th Annual Dinner

On Oct. 2, the Culver Club of kindness of the Steinbrenner family, Cincinnati hosted its 11th consecutive enjoyed watching the New York Yankees “Annual Dinner Event” at the Metropolitan play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Club in Covington, Ky. CCC members Seventy-six alumni were seated in the right and friends enjoyed the fine dining provid-

field and owner’s sections, enjoying the . d

ed by Metropolitan Club (former owners of e d i

baseball game, the food, and atmosphere – v o

the famous Cincinnati Maisonette restau- r but also connecting with one another and p o t

rant, which received Mobil’s five-star rating o reminiscing about their days at Culver. h for 40 years running) and an excellent pres- P entation by John Yeager, the Academies’ Prior to the game, the alumni toured Hockey parents Ralph and Jean Mahalak hook Director of Character Excellence and Monument Park, a tribute to Yankee leg- up with son Matthew ’10 at the Culver Club of Wellness Education. Yeager’s remarks were ends. Some of the alumni were able to Detroit gathering. titled “Building Leadership Strengths and speak with a few players and even Yogi Character at Culver and Beyond.” Berra! The Culver Alumni Office provided Austin/San Antonio members tremendous support in putting together the enjoyed happy hour Mark your calendars; the Cincinnati Club event and provided Culver T-shirts to the will host an event around the Academies Members of the Austin/San Antonio attendees and friends. crew team’s trip to town for the Midwest Culver Club enjoyed a happy hour at the Championships on May 9. More details Detroiters host Four Seasons bar on Oct. 28. If you would to come. CMA Prep hockey team like to help out with the Austin/San Antonio Culver Club, please contact Colin If you are interested in joining the On Nov. 1, the Culver Club of Detroit Farmer ’83 at [email protected]. Cincinnati Culver Club Luncheon Group, hosted an informal pizza party for the Steering Committee, and/or being placed members of the Upcoming Events: on our mailing list for future events, please CMA Prep The Capital City Culver Club will host contact Bill Slemmons at (513) 772-3461 Hockey Team. alumni, parents and friends, Sunday, or [email protected], or Bill Families, Jan. 18, 2009, in celebration of the Black Rhoads at (513) 231-3032 friends, and fans Horse Troop and Equestriennes ride in the [email protected]. of the players 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade. Head

showed their .

d of Schools John Buxton will also be New Yorkers enjoy game e d support and i v present to celebrate and witness the Black o

in Yankee Stadium r enjoyed a post- p

o Horse Troop’s 15th appearance in t o

On a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon game lunch h P the historic parade, and the sixth for the in September, in one of the final games in with the team. Fritz Morsches ’74 (left) and CGA Equestriennes. The House that Ruth built, the Culver The CMA CMA Prep hockey coach Dan Club of New York, at the generosity and skaters partici- In February, the New York City Culver Davidge enjoy some down pated in a pre- Club will host members of the Academies time in Motown. season tourna- Global Studies Institute. Contact Gregg ment in Vier ’91 at [email protected] for Plymouth, Mich., a Detroit suburb, against information about this event. teams from as far away as Malmo, Sweden. The Oklahoma Culver Club will host Gov. Frank Keating on Friday, March 6. For more . If you are interested in assisting with the d e d

i information about attending this event please

v planning – or just attending—the Detroit o r p Club’s events, please contact Fritz Morsches contact Whitney Alvis ’96 at whitney@whit- o t

o neyalvis.com or (405) 833-1997. h

P at (313) 465-7040 or Todd Sable at (313) 465-7548. Members and guests of the New York City Culver Club gather for a pre-game photo to commemorate their September trip to the game between the Yankees and Tampa Bay

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FROM THE LEGION PRESIDENT Batten continued from page 21 He wrote about it in his book, “The Weather Channel: The Rise of A Success of Culver Clubs Media Phenomenon”: “My uncle seemed to develop some is a shared responsibility measure of confidence in me when I went through a personal transforma- First and foremost, I want to thank David tion in high school, at the Culver Willkie for the dedication and commitment he Military Academy in Indiana. In my demonstrated while serving as the president of early adolescence, up to about age Culver Clubs International. David’s unique fourteen, I was an indifferent student ability to encourage and motivate the nation. I am certainly not above taking with minimal self-confidence. I ran diverse population that is our alumni a good idea from a college alumni with a pack of boys and followed base is something I hope to emulate. group and incorporating that good them in whatever they did. The result The procedures that were implemented idea into Culver’s alumni club prac- was predictable: I was expelled from during his tenure will be long lasting tices. I ask that you share these good Culver during my first year for some and the future of Culver Clubs will be practices with us. serious misbehavior. Fortunately, I bright due to his leadership. David’s was able to return the next year. Lastly, I would be willing to bet that, for duties in Sen. Lugar’s office will Culver had a brilliant system for most of you, Culver has impacted your undoubtedly keep him busy during developing leadership and stimulating life in a meaningful way, just as it has in this inspiring time of transition in our a desire to achieve. This school – and my life. However, strangely enough, nation’s capital. particularly an inspirational track Culver Clubs are typically underserved. and boxing coach – motivated me to I am excited about taking over for Everyone is busy, but we are always in become a serious student and a leader David. It is hard not to be enthusiastic need of more enthusiastic people to lead among the cadets. My uncle was visi- about the current state of the our clubs. We hope that more of you bly proud when I earned some awards Academies and the recent successes of can find time for Culver in your hectic and became captain of my company Culver Clubs. There are seemingly personal and professional lives. For those of cadets, and he started talking to me endless possibilities that exist for the who don’t have the time to be a club much more seriously about the news- future of our alumni clubs. With the leader, we have had several successful paper business at that time.” creation of social networking sites like events because a thoughtful alumnus or Facebook and Culver’s new website, we alumna provided a venue to host a qual- Batten continued to earn his uncle’s respect are always finding new ways to connect ity event. Ultimately, the success of our and confidence. When his uncle died sud- our alumni to each other while still clubs does not rest solely in the hands of denly in 1954, Batten, then just twenty- managing to keep them up to date on the staff on Culver’s campus, but rather, seven, was his uncle’s chosen successor as a what has become one of the foremost it is a shared responsibility in which I newspaper publisher. boarding schools in our country. hope all alumni will actively participate. When he announced the Batten gifts at a We currently have many incredible special meeting of faculty and staff, Buxton club leaders who continue to give time said that Batten’s humble response was that and energy. Thank you all for your he wasn’t being generous. “I’m just giving dynamic leadership. As we prepare for back,” he said. “I don’t consider it generosi- ty. I consider it payback.” another campaign, I will remind you Kevin Henderson W’87 ’91 that Culver Clubs will continue to Denver, Colo. Find out how you can match your gift to thrive only with commitment from its help build Culver’s endowment! For more volunteer leaders and alumni. What details, please visit our home page at Culver Clubs needs most now is time www.culver.org and click on the Batten and idea generation from their talented Leadership Challenge logo. sons and daughters. Your contribution to Culver Clubs could simply be the sharing of these ideas. Culver alumni have graduated from many of the finest colleges and universities in our

Culver Alumni Magazine 47 And one more thing... British Invasion at Equestrian Center

by Sharon Waller

On Oct. 14, horsemanship students During the week he was here, Waygood tion. Making things better by being disin- could be forgiven for thinking they were assisted in every facet of horsemanship, genuous will lead to the loss of self-worth. hearing in stereo. Adding to the British apart from polo. Better to be honest and deal with the con- accent of Director of Horsemanship sequences and then try to make changes so Drawing on both his eventing and show Instruction Mark Waller was that of guest that it doesn’t happen again. jumping knowledge, he set up courses that instructor Maj. Richard Waygood, riding were unique and inviting to both horse and In all, it was a very successful visit and stu- master of the Household Cavalry Mounted rider. Even the very novice ended up jump- dents and staff were left with a renewed Regiment in the United Kingdom. ing higher and cleaner than they ever had. enthusiasm for the year. “I think Culver’s Getting Waygood to Culver was something horsemanship program has immense Waygood designed the Household Cavalry’s the school had been working toward for sev- potential and superior staff,” Waygood said. famous musical ride, which is presented at eral years. Waygood’s first visit to the United “The new stable will also be a brilliant large events each year, including London’s States became a reality thanks to funding by addition to an already beautiful building. I Horse of the Year show. He gave Waller some CEF Chairman Jim Henderson ’52. look forward to coming back again.” pointers on how to enhance the Lancer’s Although there have been visits to Culver already dynamic routine. “The Lancers are Although Waygood’s visit was short, he left from prestigious Household Cavalry always on the lookout to find new ways to his Corporal of Horse Adam Betts behind instructors before, Waygood is the top outdo their prior performance and with the to continue the clinic for another week. instructor there. As riding master, he over- input of Major Waygood, I believe that the Editor’s note: Sharon Waller is a children’s author sees the welfare and training of 257 horses Lancers are ready to do just that for their and freelance writer. She has written for various in the Knightsbridge Barracks in London as next performance,” said Lancer Commander national horsemanship publications and also is a rid- well as training the soldiers assigned as the Camilo Salgado ’09 (Chicago). ing coach. She is the wife of Culver’s Director of Queen’s official bodyguards. In addition, Waygood also worked with the Equest- Horsemanship Instruction Mark Waller and they live Waygood is one of the Queen’s personal in Chesterton, Ind. riennes on their routines. “It was great to equestrian trainers (he rides a pinto gelding hear critiques from a man that has a lot of that she bred named Peter Pan) and is a experience in mounted routine performanc- heavyweight in the Olympic sport of event- es,” said Equestrienne Captain Samantha ing, riding at the highest level at prestigious Costas ’09 (Valparaiso, Ind.). courses such as Badminton. August Scherer ’10 (Wellington, Fla.) has “I never really had the urge to visit America chosen the design and construction of a new before,” he said. “I usually go to quite exot- cross-country course as his senior project and ic places like Africa and Dubai. But now sought Waygood’s input. “Major Waygood that I’ve been here, I can truly say I’m fasci- offered many great ideas and suggestions to nated with the place and I can’t wait to create a safe, scenic, and influen- return. The friendliness of the people and tial course throughout Culver’s the variation of landscape is something that acreage,” Scherer said. has really piqued my interest.” Waygood also took time from But what really struck Waygood was the his busy schedule to meet with

Culver students. Having been in the mili- . o

the cadet officers from all of t o

tary for decades, he said that he has never h Culver’s units. “I told them that p n

seen such honor and discipline outside of o s i

great leadership isn’t just about r r

the armed forces. “You can see it in the a wielding power, but to under- G young men and women when they meet stand things from others’ points British Maj. Richard Waygood brings you. They shake your hand and look you of view,” he said. “And also that his expertise to Culver. in the eye. There’s a certain measure of it’s important to have honor in pride and comportment that is usually only yourself when dealing with a tough situa- seen in a military setting.”

48 Fall/Winter 2009 The morning sun rises over the campus, casting a long shadow on Academy Road. Soon, the area around Logansport Gate will be alive with activity as students begin another class day. . s l l i M y r a G y b h p a r g o t o h P CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY • CULVER GIRLS ACADEMY CULVER SUMMER SCHOOLS & CAMPS