VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Bob Conover

VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT Dr. Michael G. Gibbs

DIRECTOR OF www.smumn.edu ALUMNI RELATIONS Meg (Leuer ’97) Richtman

EDITOR Deb Nahrgang Phone: (507) 457-6966 Fax: (507) 457-6967 [email protected]

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bob Conover Robert Fisher ’97 A. Eric Heukeshoven Donny Nadeau ’85 Deb Nahrgang Meg (Leuer ’97) Richtman Emily Snyder Renee Willkom ’04

PHOTOGRAPHERS Gerard Lampo Deb Nahrgang Emily Snyder

GRAPHIC DESIGN Maria Hoeppner Now, that’s entertainment! Katherine (Sheridan ’80) Sula PRODUCTION Saint Mary’s University offers an exciting variety of entertaining events Pat Beech including the Page Theatre professional series, Music and Theatre Pat Fleming Katherine (Sheridan ’80) Sula Department performances, exhibits at the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries W&C Printing Company and Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts shows. At www.pagetheatre.org, you can view a calendar of events, order tickets online, read press releases, Saint Mary’s Magazine is published by see photographs of the events and learn more about arts programs at Saint Mary’s University of Saint Mary’s. You can even receive e-mail reminders of upcoming Minnesota for its alumni, performance events and directions to the venues. parents and friends. Third-class postage paid at If you haven’t done so already, bookmark the SMU website today – Winona, MN 55987-1399. and check back regularly! www.smumn.edu ADDRESS CHANGES Saint Mary’s Magazine Saint Mary’s University 700 Terrace Heights #21 Winona, MN 55987-1399

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2 FROM THE EDITOR Celebrating friendships of many forms at SMU. 4 NEWS AND VIEWS Educational partnership in China moves ahead; Brother Louis DeThomasis receives honors; Saint Teresa Institute director hired. 13 FATHER FABIAN Former students share 40 years of their favorite 4 Father Andrew Fabian stories. 16 FRIENDS FOR LIFE Many groups of friends get together in college and 13 stay together throughout their lives. Four groups of SMU friends share their stories. 20 SMU ON THE WWW Beyond HTML: Enriching the Web with alternative formats. 21 SPORTS NEWS Two coaches, two sports and two national titles. 24 CARDINAL ’M’ CLUB Next Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend planned for Sept. 11-12; six athletes to be honored. 16 25 ALUMNI NEWS 28 HOMECOMING 2004 Three honored at the June Homecoming celebration. 30 SAINT MARY’S CONVENTION The university is going to Minneapolis to reconnect with alumni, meet prospective students and their parents, and share Saint Mary’s with the Twin Cities area. 32 CLASS NOTES Alumni news, weddings, births and deaths. ON THE COVER The Cotter Rats — a group of 1964 Saint Mary’s College alumni who lived in Cotter Hall — have remained close friends long after graduation. They are (from left): front row, kneeling, Rich Macko and Dennis Wareham; middle row, Pat Murphy, James Herlihy, Bob Mitchell, Jim Dougherty, Vince Morneau and Ken Sichz; back row, John Michaels (Mikulski), John Polka and Merrill Kline. Read their story and other stories of “friends for life” inside. Photo by Alf Photography of Winona Editor’sFROM Page THE EDITOR Friends for Life

hey’re the ones who know our we work toward establishing an T original haircolor … or even educational partnership; GeoSpatial when we had hair. Services is growing and reaching They’ve gently held our hands out to new horizons; we’ve hired a through troubled periods and vigor- director for the new Saint Teresa ously shook our hands when it was Leadership and Service Institute for time to celebrate. Through lost loves Women; and, through some gener- and weddings, children and grand- ous donations, Saint Mary’s will con- children, new tinue to reach out to youth in the jobs and old Lasallian tradition. jobs, they’ve Father Fabian been there. And they We are also proud to feature always will be. everyone’s friend, Father Andrew CAMPUS In our Fabian, OP. Our goal was to sur- lives, if we’re prise Father Fabian with this tribute RESOURCES fortunate in celebration of 40 years of teach- WEBSITE enough, we ing at Saint Mary’s. www.smumn.edu make friend- A relative newcomer to this Deb Nahrgang Saint Mary’s ships strong campus, I’d never officially met him. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Magazine editor enough to So, to assist in telling the story of (507) 457-1499 endure both “Fabes,” we sent out an e-mail to Fax: (507) 457-6697 time and miles. In college, we’re our alums, asking them for memo- Toll-free: (800) 635-5987, Ext. 1499 first discovering who we are. It’s the ries and stories. The response was [email protected] friends we make during this forma- overwhelming. A tidal wave of tive period who know the true e-mails flooded in; each had a dif- ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT potential of who we can become. ferent story to tell, but all echoed a (507) 457-1579 In this issue of Saint Mary’s sincere respect and admiration for [email protected] Magazine, we celebrate lifelong Father Fabian. www.sports.smumn.edu friendships made at SMU. As I read through them, I got a clearer picture of a man who has DEVELOPMENT AND Friends for life made an impact on the lives of ALUMNI RELATIONS (507) 457-6647 Their names aren’t Monica, thousands of SMU students — not only while they attended SMU but Fax: (507) 457-6697 Chandler, Phoebe, Rachel, Ross and [email protected] Joey, but the individuals on the in their lives and careers forever after. cover of our magazine are part of a PERFORMANCE CENTER group just as close as those TV Father Fabian, I never squirmed in one of your seats, and I BOX OFFICE friends. Four groups of friends, from (507) 457-1715 certainly don’t understand what this the ’60s –’90s share their stories in [email protected] “square of opposition” is that your this magazine of getting together www.pagetheatre.org and staying together. students talk about. Yet, without ever having taken one of your class- We got a big kick and an even COMMUNICATION bigger chuckle out of their stories es, I have learned some very valu- AND MARKETING able lessons from you — like the and hope you do as well. (507) 457-1497 Maybe it’s time to make some importance of knowing and greeting [email protected] new memories and reunite with everyone by name. Hats off to you some of your old college friends, Father Fabian. I’ll stop by soon to ADMISSION / WINONA faculty and staff members. I’m sure say hello and officially introduce Toll-free: (800) 635-5987, Ext. 1700 there’s plenty to talk about. myself. It will be an honor to meet [email protected] you. New friendships I didn’t know it, but “there’s ADMISSION / TWIN CITIES been a void in my life.”≠ Toll-free: (866) 437-2788, Ext. 207 In this issue we also celebrate [email protected] future friendships. Saint Mary’s is building relationships in China as

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Hinton family needed to practice with their Smurf congratulates heads on, so — due to the large size of the Smurf head — we could only heroes and those allow a few skaters into the bubble who featured them at a time because the bubble would lose so much air when the doors Just wanted you and the staff at were kept open for a long period of Saint Mary’s to know how honored time. We couldn’t use the revolving we are that you selected Ryan for doors because the head pieces were one of the featured articles in the so large. Of course, when you had latest edition of the Saint Mary’s the doors open, there was a huge Magazine. Great or small, we all rush of air, so it was very difficult want our stories told, life to matter getting the Smurf heads through the most, and in some way, make a doors against this huge rush difference for the good of mankind. of air! So … Growing up, we often do not put once we got ourselves in the best light, so that everybody good things can happen to us. It is in there, it easy for us to say that Ryan’s stay was quite a skate while I at Saint Mary’s was the place he sight to see all attended college. I found himself, in that good of the Smurf was able to nurturing light. His thoughts may heads skating continue to train in be that of his family at home, but around the ice, Rochester with his heart truly is located as the skaters had my coach and somewhere in hills of Winona, in their regular street practice in the and around the campus of Saint clothes on the bubble. I was Mary’s. Great job on the magazine lower half of their able to pass as a whole, and congratulations to bodies! my all of the heroes featured and those I have many intermediate who have recognized them. Keep fond memories of the freestyle test up the good work! bubble; figure skating while I was attending — Patrick and Linda Hinton has been a huge part of SMC. So thanks to the bubble for my life and I am very being there. It made my college Fond memories grateful I had the opportunity to experience more enjoyable. of the Bubble — Craig Bodoh ’86 Just received my copy of Saint Mary’s Magazine and had a big laugh when I saw the pictures of the bubble. Boy, I spent a great deal of time in there! I was at SMC from ’82-’86 and ran the ice skating classes for the college and hosted figure skating exhibitions. There were many times that we had poor ice due to leaks in the bubble or the bubble was down due to problems. On one occasion in 1983, the touring company of Ice Capades We’re interested in your thoughts was looking for some additional time to work on their number, so We want to hear from you, the alumni, parents and friends of Saint Mary’s University. You’re welcome to respond to something you read in they came to the bubble to practice. Saint Mary’s Magazine, or to comment on any subject that involves the They were performing in La Crosse past, present or future of the university. that night and couldn’t get ice time Send letters to Saint Mary’s Magazine Editor, Saint Mary’s University, there for some reason. I acted on 700 Terrace Heights #36, Winona, MN 55987-1399 or e-mail editor the college’s behalf to be at the rink Deb Nahrgang at [email protected]. to make sure everything went smoothly. Well, first off, they

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non-profit Most students would be Chinese, joint venture working toward bachelor, master from the and doctoral degrees. Others would provincial be international students studying governor and Chinese or other degree programs. provincial Degree options and combinations ministry of are being explored. For more education. photos, go to http://av.smumn.edu/ Saint Mary’s china_gallery_0404/ will look for appropriate Remick, Horan review and named to SMU approval Board of Trustees from the University Saint Mary’s University of partnership in China university’s regional accreditation Minnesota has announced two new agency, the Higher Learning members of its board of trustees. moves forward Commission of the North Central Mary Ann Remick of Rochester, Saint Mary’s is one step closer to a Association of Colleges and Schools. Minn., and Tim Horan ’70 of formal agreement to jointly develop A plan for building a Western- Minneapolis, Minn., were elected to a new university that would be a style campus is already drawn, the board in May and will begin their terms in September. Retiring partnership between Saint Mary’s and construction would start board members are: John Leaf of and a public, Chinese university. immediately. Classes could begin as soon as fall 2006. Plans call for an Winona, Robert Froehlke of This first-of-its-kind venture is made Scottsdale, Ariz., and John “Jack” estimated enrollment of 10,000. possible by July 2003 changes in Remick of Rochester, Minn. regulations from the Chinese Ministry of Education. Saint Mary’s signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Brother Louis honored with November with 25,000-student Northwest University of Xi’an, China Endowed Chair to develop a new, Western-style institution in Haimen, a city on the mouth of the Yangtze River, one hour from Shanghai. On March 23, Brother President Louis DeThomasis signed a Cooperative Agreement of Academic and Cultural Exchange, which states that Saint Mary’s and Northwest University intend to explore opportunities for exchanges, joint research and training, economic development projects and more. Officials of Northwest University are expected to visit Saint Mary’s University trustee Mary Burrichter and her husband, Winona this fall. The delegation State Sen. Bob Kierlin, established the Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, will collect information for a Ph.D. Chair in Education this spring. Given to recognize and honor feasibility study and strategic plan, Brother Louis’ vision and leadership during his two decades of service as president of the university, the endowed chair in education brings as well as examine Saint Mary’s attention to his lifetime of dedicated commitment to Lasallian education. Western-style operations and A selected member of the education faculty will be recognized as infrastructure. the Brother Louis DeThomasis Professor of Education. Funds from the Northwest University officials endowed chair will support the salary and benefits for the individual. are seeking approval for the private,

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SMU selects Vaughan said she is passionate about women’s education and executive director, thrilled to be the founding director names board of of the Saint Teresa Institute. “I look Saint Teresa forward to developing programs Institute that will help women to become dynamic leaders and powerful Saint Mary’s University has agents of change in their profession- announced that Barbara Vaughan al, civic, educational and spiritual Brother Louis in will serve as the executive director communities,” she said. “ I think it the Philippines of the new Saint Teresa Leadership is important that women have spe- and Service Institute for Women. cific training in leadership as well as On March 19, Brother President Ten women also have been service experiences to empower Louis DeThomasis, presented a paper named to serve as the institute’s them to live effective, meaningful at De La Salle University, Manila, first board of lives.” Philippines, on International Debt directors. “We are excited about the pos- and the Preferential Option for the Poor at an international research Brother sibilities of the Saint Teresa conference on social responsibility President Institute,” said Colleen Kocer and human development. After his Louis Peplinski, CST ’87, executive direc- presentation, the university DeThomasis tor of the Alumnae Association of inaugurated an international award said he is the College of Saint Teresa. “We see in Brother Louis’ honor, called the “pleased that it as another way to keep our Faith and Finance Social Justice this exciting Teresan values and spirit alive.” initiative for Award. The award will be given The College of Saint Teresa annually to distinguished business women is ceased operations in 1989. The Barbara Vaughan becoming a leaders who act ethically and help Executive director campus is now owned and operated the poor through support of social Saint Teresa Leadership reality under by Saint Mary’s University and is and Service Institute the leader- justice issues. for Women host to a variety of educational Later that day, Brother Louis ship of enterprises. Barbara Vaughan and an excellent was received by former Philippines A 10-person board will guide President Corazon Aquino at her board of directors.” the work of the institute. residence. She and Brother Louis The Saint Teresa Institute, Brother Louis’ selection from discussed his work on ethics and which SMU announced last fall, will Saint Mary’s University is Jane finance, and his presentation at prepare women to become effec- Kelley Rodeheffer, Ph.D., director, De La Salle. Aquino has dedicated tive, service-oriented leaders. The Lasallian Honors Program and pro- her life, post-presidency, to social institute’s curriculum will be inte- fessor of philosophy. responsibility endeavors. grated fully with that of Saint The board of directors of the Mary’s University. Institute students Alumnae Association of the College will be able to pick any major in of Saint Teresa, which is partnering the SMU catalog and will graduate with SMU on this initiative, selected William Rainey Harper College, with Saint Mary’s University nine distinguished CST alumnae to Palatine, Ill. degrees. The Saint Teresa Institute’s serve on the institute’s board. They ■ Genevieve Jilk O’Grady, Ph.D., programs and first students began include: CST ’61, professor, English, in fall 2004. ■ Peggy Anderson, CST ’69, University of Wisconsin - Vaughan brings almost 20 English teacher, Totino-Grace La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis. years of experience in organization- High School, Fridley, Minn. ■ Mary Dunn Siedow, Ed.D., CST al development to the Saint Teresa ■ ’64, national literacy expert Institute. Most recently, she served Michelle Bailey, CST ’63, retired social worker, Stillwater, and consultant, Durham, N.C. as director of external relations at ■ the National Institute of Health Minn. Marianne Texley, CST ’76, Policy at the University of St. ■ Elizabeth Ford, CST ’75, administrator, Winona Area Public Schools, Winona, Minn. Thomas in Minneapolis. Vaughan director of meetings, Scientific ■ attended the College of Saint Teresa Societies, St. Paul, Minn. Terri Wintering, CST ’73, in her freshman year and then grad- ■ Sandy Maskell, CST ’84, attorney, Rochester, Minn. uated from the College of St. associate director, agency For more information about the Catherine in St. Paul, Minn., where development, Big Brothers Big Saint Teresa Leadership and Service she served on the alumnae board. Sisters of America, Institute for Women, contact She received her Master of Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. Vaughan at (507) 457-6651, English from Iowa State University ■ Mercedes McGowan, Ph.D., [email protected], or go in Ames, Iowa, where she also CST ’61, professor emerita, online to www.smumn.edu/ taught English and composition. mathematical sciences, womenleaders.

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Saint Mary’s Dr. Gibbs replaces Tim Burchill $500,000 gift ’68, who was named the first full- welcomes new time executive director of the to endow vice presidents Hendrickson Institute for Ethical scholarship Michael G. Gibbs, Ed.D., joined Leadership. The Philip H. Corboy Foundation of Saint Mary’s as the vice president John Pyle, Ed.D., formerly asso- Chicago has made a gift of for development in July. Dr. Gibbs ciate vice president for enrollment $500,000 to Saint Mary’s worked nine management at the Twin Cities University to establish the Philip H. years at his campus, was named vice president Corboy — Mary A. Dempsey for Graduate and Professional alma mater, Endowed Scholarship. Programs — Twin Cities campus. DePaul Philip Corboy, a prominent Brother Robert Smith ’76, FSC, University in personal injury trial lawyer in Chicago, where Ph.D., was named vice president for Chicago, was educated by the he served as mission. He is a tenured associate Christian Brothers at Saint George the assistant professor of theology and chair of High School (Evanston, Ill.) and is a vice president the department. In August 2003, past trustee of Saint Mary’s College. for University he returned to the Winona campus Initiatives, spe- after three years as the dean and Mary A. Dempsey, Corboy’s wife Dr. Michael G. Gibbs cial assistant to director of Christ the Teacher and a 1975 graduate of Saint Vice president for Mary’s College, serves as development the president, Institute for Education in Nairobi, and program Kenya. He is also the director of the commissioner of the Chicago Public coordinator for the Department of Center for the Enhancement of Library for the city of Chicago. In Alumni Relations. Learning and Teaching. 1999, Saint Mary’s University awarded Dempsey an honorary Doctor of Liberal Arts Education degree for her accomplishments in advancing the status of public libraries and positioning the Chicago Public Library as a national model. Brother President Louis DeThomasis said he is “pleased and grateful that people of such integrity and character as Phil Corboy and Mary Dempsey will Winona campus now be associated with Saint Mary’s University — and more importantly graduates 860 with scholarships for our students — On Saturday, May 8, the Winona campus of in perpetuity. This wonderful and Saint Mary’s University hosted two generous endowed scholarship will commencement ceremonies to mark the end of make it possible for future leaders the academic year. of the caliber of Phil and Mary to During Winona campus undergraduate commencement, 285 students received enjoy access to a Saint Mary’s bachelor of arts degrees. An honorary Doctorate University education.” of Educational Leadership was conferred upon Every year, there will be a Brother Lawrence Goyette, FSC, founder of the new Corboy-Dempsey Scholar San Miguel Schools movement. And, in the freshman class at Saint Brother Lawrence Outstanding Male and Female Seniors Nathan Goyette, FSC Mary’s University of Minnesota. Semsch and Jennifer Lawrence gave student Scholarships will be renewable for perspectives. four years. The Corboy-Dempsey During the Winona campus School of Graduate and Professional Scholarship honors and perpetuates Programs commencement, approximately 575 students in the six graduate programs administered from Winona participated; 691 students the long-standing relationship were eligible to commence. Along with the conferring of degrees, Erica between Saint Mary’s University Brown, M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, and Chad Richtman, M.S. in and the Greater Chicago area, Geographic Information Science, gave student perspectives. home to more than 4,400 Saint The Saint Mary’s Nairobi campus graduated 54 during its ninth Mary’s alumni. Students eligible for annual commencement ceremony on May 15. The Twin Cities campus the Corboy-Dempsey Scholarship graduated 385 during commencement ceremonies June 5. must graduate from a Chicago-area high school.

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$3 million gift Fulbright Scholar to fund ethical leadership institute speaks on and scholarships Muslim topics Saint Mary’s University has received Visiting Fulbright Scholar, a $3 million gift — one of its largest Dr. Mohamed Mostafa, donations ever — to fund student associate professor of scholarships and support the political science, Cairo Hendrickson Institute for Ethical University in Egypt, was on Leadership. campus March 4-19. Dr. Mostafa made several The gift was made by William presentations at Saint Mary’s G. Hendrickson, Ph.D., a 1939 and at the local high schools about Islamic graduate of Saint Mary’s College beliefs, Muslim women, politics and the relationship and a native of Plainview, Minn., of the Muslim nation with the U.S. His time in Winona was made possible and his wife, Jean. through a grant from the Fulbright Center for International Exchange. The Hendricksons have a long history of generous gifts to the university. Ten years ago, the Institute for Ethical Leadership at who earn the special high school Hendricksons also made a Saint Mary’s University. Its mission scholarships and then elect to $3 million gift to Saint Mary’s. is to encourage and develop matriculate at Saint Mary’s In 1988, the Hendricksons creative, ethical and globally University. created the Tomorrow’s Leaders oriented leaders and infuse them Scholarship program at Saint with an appreciation for morals, Mary’s, with an initial gift of Parents help with spirituality and free enterprise. $100,000. Eligibility requirements New Student With the new gift, the for the scholarship include above- Orientation average academic performance, Hendrickson Institute will advance Parents of current Saint Mary’s evidence of leadership skills, and a from a fledgling concept to a fully students volunteered their time history of ethical and moral functional operating institute. The behavior. $1.2 million will fully fund all during the June New Student In 1990, the Hendricksons operations of the Hendrickson Orientation as “parent experts.” challenged and Institute for a six-year period, They helped facilitate new-parent encouraged beginning June 1, 2004. small groups and staffed a parent Saint Mary’s to Tim Burchill ’68, formerly vice resource table. Their role was to find other president for university relations, is answer questions and ease anxieties benefactors the first full-time executive director of parents and students joining the who of the Hendrickson Institute for Saint Mary’s community for the fall understood the Ethical Leadership. 2004 semester. Nearly 350 new merits of the The remaining $800,000 of students attended the summer Tomorrow’s the Hendrickson gift is restricted to orientation session, with more than Leaders student scholarships. A portion of 900 guests accompanying them. Scholarship concept and who would those funds will go to an innovative The Office of Student be willing to establish named and program launched this school year Development thanks Barb Bartelson endowed Tomorrow’s Leaders that rewards high school students (parent of Rebecca ’07), Betty Scholarships of their own. Including for completing service leadership Bethke (Christopher ’07), Sally approximately $300,000 from the Dahlby (Paul ’05), John and Cappy Hendricksons, the Tomorrow’s projects in their school or Clemency (John ’06), Mitzi Girtler Leaders Scholarships at Saint Mary’s community. The program, now in (Ryan ’06), Roger and Janet University expanded to 16 named six high schools, will be expanded Glasgow (Amy ’07), Angie Hillestad and endowed funds valued at more to 26 high schools within 2004. than $7.25 million. $1 million of the Bill and Jean Hendrickson and Saint (Lee Giorno ’07), Mary Nelson new gift from the Hendricksons is Mary’s University intend to expand (Derek ’05), Patrick and Elizabeth restricted to the Tomorrow’s Leaders that component of the program Ryan (Brigid ’06), Wanda Rattunde Scholarship endowment, pushing the throughout the country by 30 to (Jamie ’05), Mary Jane Vogel (Sara total over $8.25 million. 50 high schools annually. The ’06), Al and Angel Weisbrod $1.2 million of the new gift is balance of those scholarship funds (Jonathan ’06 and Jessica ’08) and restricted to the Hendrickson will be awarded to students Sharon Zimmer (Stacey ’07).

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Ting Ni returns to China on Fulbright Late at night, she taught herself English by listening to a radio and reading used books her mother sent to her. Ting Ni left China on a Fulbright scholarship to America. Now an accomplished college educator and Fulbright Scholar again, she returned to China this fall to teach American history to Student brings young Chinese mural project to life students. Under the leadership of Saint Mary’s University student Keri Drake ’05, Her hope is residents, staff and volunteers at Lake Winona Manor completed a to build a permanent tile mural project of Winona last summer. Dr. Ting Ni bridge The mural — titled “Winona: Now and Then” — was unveiled Fulbright scholar during a dedication reception March 12, in Lakeview Court, located in Saint Mary’s University between the of Minnesota two Lake Winona Manor, next to Community Memorial Hospital. countries by After volunteering at the hospital last year, Drake decided to educating the next generation about incorporate her interest in art, her work with residents and Winona’s America, and to end a growing rich history into this mural project. hostility Chinese youth feel toward At the center of the mural, which comprises 84 tiles, is the front of the United States. Lake Winona Manor. Surrounding these tiles is a stylized map of current Dr. Ni, assistant professor of Winona. The border tiles represent historic Winona as well as other history at Saint Mary’s, is teaching interests suggested by the residents. The mural was completed in October and hangs in the hallway at Xi’an International Studies entrance to Lakeview Court. University, Shaanxi Province, The project was made possible through a grant from the Winona China, for a year, starting Community Foundation; additional funding and contributions came September 2004. from Lake Winona Manor, Ceramics by Louise, and Broadway Builders. Drake will graduate this spring with a biology major and is from Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

educated” by peasant labor. She building a relationship between the was told she and five other girls two countries is crucial. would spend the rest of their lives After a 2002 visit, she was in this peasant village. Her “urban” troubled by the animosity young parents, labeled as intellectuals, Chinese students felt for Americans. were punished. “This young generation in China Libraries and books in her area harbors such strong anger of TingTing Ni,Ni, bottombottom left,left, isis picturedpictured withwith were destroyed by the government. America. This can be dangerous. It fivefive otherother girlsgirls whowho werewere sentsent toto livelive ininin aaa peasantpeasantpeasant villagevillagevillage ininin China.China.China. In 1987, she was awarded a is important to bridge. I would like Fulbright Scholarship and traveled to do something, to use my Ni was born in Tainjin, China, to Indiana University to study personal experiences to illustrate and grew up during a tumultuous American history. She earned her the differences between the two cultural revolution. From 1966 to doctoral degree in 1996 and was societies.” 1976, schools were closed in China hired by SMU in 1997. She said she hopes to avoid under Mao Zedong’s orders. At the Dr. Ni said she wants to return future instability and hostility age of 16, Ni was sent to a village to China to teach about American between the two countries by in Hebei Province, to be “re- history because she realizes educating the next generation.

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Christ the Teacher Institute for cultures and religions of Africa. Education (CTIE) and the Maryknoll Four years ago, students at Institute of African Studies. Saint Mary’s began the dance event The CTIE program graduates as a way to raise money to send students with bachelor degrees in Taylor Richmond and his family to secondary education and prepares Disneyland. Taylor is the son of them to teach in third-world Nick and Nikki Richmond of Catholic secondary schools. Cochrane, Wis., and Nikki works in Students at the Maryknoll Institute the SMU Office of Campus Ministry. of African Studies are often Taylor was diagnosed with Ataxia- missionaries who are learning the Telangectasia (A-T) at the age of 5.

This year’s dance and silent auction raised more than Nearly 450 people attended the Taylor Richmond Benefit March 20 at $8,000 for the SMU Nairobi campus. Saint Mary’s University. The Johnny Holm Band entertained the crowd at this student-organized annual event. Proceeds from benefit to aid SMU Nairobi campus More than $8,000 was raised during this year’s fourth annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance and silent auction. The Johnny Holm Band entertained a crowd of approximately 450 people at the Winona campus March 20. Proceeds from this year’s formal event will benefit the Saint Mary’s Nairobi campus, comprised of the

SMU honors four at Founder’s Day ceremony university and its staff and At the Saint Mary’s University Founder’s Day ceremony, students as director of last spring, special honors were given to a staff administrative computing. member, Catholic educator, and outstanding male and The Outstanding Female female senior students. Senior Award was given to Founder’s Day is the annual Jennifer Lawrence, Chaska, celebration of the founding of Minn. The daughter of Daniel Saint Mary’s University in 1912 and Karen Lawrence, she by Winona Bishop Patrick R. double-majored in theology and Heffron. Sister Katherine DuVal, pastoral/youth ministry and SSND, Ed.D., an advocate for Francis ‘Fritz’ Speck minored in human services. She Catholic education, was plans to serve in the Peace recognized with an honorary Corps and is interested in doctorate in Educational international missionary and Leadership. Sister DuVal is nonprofit work. currently superintendent of the Sister Katherine DuVal The Outstanding Male Mankato Area Catholic School Senior Award was given to Community and was recognized Nathan Semsch, son of Michael for her lifelong role in education and Judy Semsch of Edina, through leadership, teaching and service. Minn. Following graduation, he Francis “Fritz” Speck (Master’s ’89) of Winona planned to enter into project received the 2004 Bishop Patrick Heffron Award for management for commercial service to the university. Speck was recognized for his Nathan Semsch and construction. He majored in valued contributions and long-term commitment to the Jennifer Lawrence business management.

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The Saint Mary’s community got involved with Winona’s Grand Excursion celebration. BOTTOM LEFT: Cindy Kronebusch of Student Services volunteered with children’s games and crafts. TOP RIGHT: Cindy Marek, vice president for financial affairs, and Ann Merchlewitz, vice president and general counsel, served as judges for the SMU- sponsored celebrity pie-eating contest. MIDDLE RIGHT and BOTTOM RIGHT: Area celebrities including Cynthya Porter of the Winona Post and Tony Piscitiello ’69, vice president for admission, dove face-first into the pies.

Saint Mary’s active in Grand Excursion Saint Mary’s University was caught up in a Grand Excursion extravaganza this summer. The event was a historic reenactment of the first Grand Excursion of 1854, which brought nationwide attention to the upper Mississippi River region and helped expand what was then the Wild West. Nearly 50 volunteers from the Winona campus came out to greet passengers and volunteer with the daylong local celebration June 30 parochial schools. The brochure in Winona. On campus, it was told children about Winona’s Grand Excursion Day and all SMU history as a river town, what Grand employees who were able were Excursion did to expand the West, encouraged to take the day off and and the fun activities planned for volunteer. June 30. It also detailed how SMU performers included students could make a poster dancers from the Minnesota depicting “What the River Means to Conservatory for the Arts, Eric Me.” The winner, chosen by Heukeshoven and John Paulson of random drawing, received tickets the John Paulson Quartet, and the on the Julia Belle Swain Steamboat; percussion ensemble, Batucada another 70 students went home Nossa Senhora, led by Denny with free Happy Meals® from of the nine contestants by eating McGuire. Heukeshoven also played McDonald’s. Posters were displayed one pound of pie in the fastest time; Tony Piscitiello ’69, SMU vice the steam calliope, which welcomed in downtown storefront windows president for admission, came in early morning attendees. throughout June. second. Additionally, Jason Underferth, A historic photo display, titled Performance Center production “Group Portrait: Remembering manager, and the Phi Mu Alpha Winona County’s Old Settlers,” at GeoSpatial Services volunteers helped with sound. the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries evolves, expands To help spread the news of this coincided with and complemented GeoSpatial Services at Saint Mary’s event (which traveled from the the Grand Excursion. University was recently restructured Quad Cities to the Twin Cities), To cap off the evening, an to support rapid growth in SMU and W&C Printing Company SMU-sponsored pie-eating contest geographic information systems Inc. produced an informational featuring local celebrities was won (GIS) consulting. brochure that went out in all the by Maggie Modjeski, president of GeoSpatial Services Inc. has kindergarten through sixth-grade the Winona Community been incorporated in the State of classrooms in Winona’s public and Foundation. She emerged champion Minnesota, and the first board of

10 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 NEWS AND VIEWS directors meeting was held on April 2. The board of directors includes: Brother President Louis DeThomasis, as well as Lyle Delwiche, John Leaf and John Carlson ’60 of the SMU Board of Trustees. Officers are: Steve Lubahn, CEO; Jim Bedtke, CFO; and Ann Merchlewitz, secretary. A portion of GeoSpatial Services will remain as a non-profit extension of the Department of Resource Analysis. Barry Drazkowski (Master’s ’79) will be the executive director of the non- profit GeoSpatial Services operations, and Dr. David MISSION McConville will continue as academic chair of the Department of Resource Analysis. Enriched by the Catholic, Lasallian heritage, GeoSpatial Services is a full- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota service provider of GIS consulting and development services. Major awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners clients of GIS mapping services include clients in natural resource to ethical lives of service and leadership. management, oil and gas pipelines, electric utilities, and other MISSION STATEMENT industries. GeoSpatial Services, Inc. In the Lasallian spirit of faith and zeal, Saint Mary’s University – a global is a wholly owned subsidiary of and diverse learning community – serves students through relevant and Saint Mary’s University of innovative educational programs, experiences, and enterprises. The Minnesota, with operations in both university is nourished by its Catholic intellectual, moral, and cultural Winona and Minneapolis. All net traditions and is inspired by excellence in teaching as modeled by Saint profits from its operation are John Baptist de La Salle, founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. returned to SMU. The hallmark of the university is its commitment to serve the needs of To support ongoing growth in individual learners and promote life-long learning in a variety of contexts: GIS consulting and to support The College integrates undergraduate education in the liberal arts future growth, several new with a residential experience to challenge and support students in their experienced GIS professionals have intellectual, spiritual, personal, and professional development. The School of Graduate and Professional Programs provides relevant been hired. and rigorous academic experiences for adult learners through an Additionally, remodeling of the integration of practical, professional, and ethical education offered in second floor of the former library dynamic and caring environments. of the Saint Teresa campus is now Enterprising outreach and consulting programs provide a wide range complete. GeoSpatial Services has of services that promote individual growth and organizational increased its space by adding nearly development. 6,000-square feet to its existing The Saint Mary’s University community, together and by association, 4,000-square foot area, including is dedicated to quality, diversity, accessibility, social justice, and sound space on all three floors of the stewardship in all its endeavors. headquarters building at 360 Vila Street in Winona. VISION For more information about Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota GeoSpatial Services projects, staff and overviews, go to will transform society http://www.geospatialservices.com. one learner at a time, so that faith, zeal, service, and leadership – all directed toward the common good – become society’s defining hallmarks.

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The Marinotes rehearse in Pictured below: The Marinotes toured Saint Joseph’s Hall in 1961. extensively in the ’60s via bus. Scrapbooks have an occasional picture of touring mishaps like the bus breaking down.

Marinotes: the 50th anniversary of music and the formation of the Marinotes. Activites included an opportunity memories for former members to reminisce During the fall of 1954, a new about the Marinotes and to review musical group started at Saint their history. A dedication Mary’s College. A group of 8-10 ceremony in Saint Yon’s Hall students who were interested in recognized Brother H. Paul Turner starting a new band met with and the Marinotes, as well as their Brother Hermes Paul Turner ’46, tradition of musical excellence.≠ FSC, director of admission and chairman of the Department of Fine Arts. With the help of Brother H. Paul, they created a big band-style dance band called the Marinotes. In the beginning, they performed at proms in the Winona area and dances at Saint Mary’s and the College of Saint Teresa. After a few years, they started touring with the Saint Mary’s Concert Chorus, with destinations such as Chicago, the Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Detroit and Memphis. The Marinotes also made several television appearances in Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City. During this time, they recorded albums that brought acclaim to the musicians and Saint Mary’s. They performed classic big band favorites along with many original pieces composed and arranged by Marinote members. The Marinotes were visible in Winona and the Midwest from the Brother President Louis DeThomasis and John Negroponte, former U.S. ambassador mid-1950s through the 1960s. to the United Nations and new ambassador to Iraq, received honorary degrees May At Homecoming 2004 — 14 from St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkhill, N.Y. celebrated in June — SMU honored

12 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 ith the exception of Mister W Rogers, never has a humble man in a sweater taught so many young minds and touched so many young hearts. For 40 years, Father Andrew Fabian, OP, has taught philosophy courses at the Winona campus of Saint Mary’s University. Teaching in one place for 40 years makes Father Fabian a celebrity by default. But his distinguished — and frequently imitated — mannerisms, as well as the valuable life lessons he has given to hundreds of SMU students, have promoted his title to “living legend.” His classes were memorable and his words profound. (To many of his students, the memorable arch of his eyebrow spoke even more than words.) Woe’s the student who came to one of Father Fabian’s classes unprepared to “join the intellectual ballgame.” But for those willing to participate in class, Father Fabian’s lessons are priceless. Many say he encouraged students to follow their dreams, to know there can be more than one correct answer, and — throughout life — to always take the stairs, no matter how much an elevator may tempt you. A man with a photographic memory, Father Fabian also taught students the importance of always remembering someone by name. And for many, his words will echo throughout these halls forever. “Good, better, best, never let it rest Teaching and until the good becomes better and the better becomes best.” But Father Fabian’s story is best told by the students who know and love inspiring him. Here is just a sampling of excerpts from tributes former students have supplied for this story. Rest assured, for 40 years Father Fabian, they “said what they meant and meant what they said.” ➜ FATHER FABIAN

WWW.SMUMN.EDU/MAGAZINE 13 I only had “Father Faaaaaabian” for God Bless you Father Fabian and one semester but it was probably thank you for all that you mean to the only class I was ever encouraged so many people! Top two favorite to be an antagonist. The fact that quotes from Fabes: he could dig into the heart of an 1) While sipping a beer in the argument and played “devil’s student union: “Mr. Figliulo, are advocate” so very well, really you having that beer or is that helped me in exploring all sides to beer having you?” every topic. He also opened my 2) When complaining about the mind to the idea that not every required length of a term paper discussion/argument has a right or in Philosophy: wrong, just a different point of view. Student, “Hey Father, what do — Michael J. Brankin ’97, you want – quality or quantity?” Las Vegas, Nev. Father Fabes, “I want a quantity of quality!” With profound respect, — Rob Figliulo ’76, Burr Ridge, Ill.

Perhaps one of the biggest things I learned from Father Fabian was taking time to know someone’s name. Something that is simple, but Brother President Louis DeThomasis how many times has someone presents Father Fabian with a gift in forgotten your name and had the recognition of 40 years at Saint Mary’s. excuse, “Oh I’m not good with names”? It typically doesn’t make you feel the best. Fabes took his time to remember your name, It was the 7:45 class. Father Fabian If you attended SMC, you and made you feel special. walked into class with what seemed hadn’t attended SMC, until Students enjoyed it when to be the tiniest Bible. Placed it and you had a class with Father Father would ask you a his hands on the podium. The Fabian. Yes, he knew your question, because he was classroom froze in silence. We all name, and the whole class list, making a connection with you. To were terrified, so it seemed. He the first day of class. His me, this was the real reason why then proceeded to call the class presence meant something from Father Fabian people shared their Father Fabian roster of about 30 people. He did that moment on ... slouching in made a point to know impression with you; it was because not miss one name or your seat was out, having your everyone’s name and that is a he had made a connection. pronunciation. The scary thing was notes present was a must; you read representation of the care and — Nate Warden ’99, he did it WITHOUT any list in front the material for class, and, yes, you concern he has for every student. I Jordan, Minn. of him. After that I studied like participated. If you thought you remember he would say, “There he crazy for that class. were tired, you weren’t/couldn’t be. is” as he passed me in the hallway — Paula (Bue ’89) Hensel, He never raised his voice, but he and I knew that he had a special I overheard a student in the Pittsville, Wis. raised his eyebrow. And, place in his heart for every student. cafeteria announce to Father Fabian yes, that meant Father Fabian has a sharp mind, a as he passed by, “Father Fabian, I’ve something. His style was quick wit, an amazing smile, got you next semester for Logic.” What very eloquent and thousands of friends, a great voice, Without missing a beat, Father really got approachable. He made and a whole slew of aphorisms. Fabian replied, “No, Mr. Smith, I’ve me was you think ... and then got you.” Another time, a student that not “Good, better, best, never let it rest he made you think until the good get better and the protested, “Father Fabian, you gave only did he again. me a ’C’ on this paper – I’ve never know who I better best.” “Halftime heroes can — Paula (Wieczorek been given a ’C’ before!” Unruffled, was on the be end-of-the game zeroes, and ’80) Hoogerland, Father Fabian explained, “Actually, first day but halftime zeroes can be end-of-the Charlotte, N.C. game heroes.” you ’earned’ a ’D’ but I was merciful when I came and gave you the ’C’.” up after class, “Mr. Schemenauer, are you ready he told me for a run through of the square of — James R. Driscoll ’87, that I was two opposition?” Rochester, Minn. seats away “I’ve got another intellectual from where my banquet for you this morning, He oftentimes asked people [if they father had sat 1964 hmmmm.” thought he could flip them]. I told 30 years before. — Kevin Schemenauer ’02, him that he can take a crack at it It didn’t end Chippewa Falls, Wis. but I might be too heavy. His there, though. answer in the straightest face you’ll After the semester was over and we ever see was, “You’d be surprised all had our grades, I ran into Father I will never forget his metaphysics young man. You’d be surprised.” final. 400 true/false questions. If the Fabian walking through Mary’s Hall. — Chris Reed ’97, statement was false, you were to He stopped to congratulate me on St. Louis, Mo. my final exam grade and lightly line through the false portion and noted that I had beaten my father’s correct it. Now that was a final score by 8 points! exam! My favorite memory of Father Fabian comes from examination — Jim Horan ’03, — Cynthia (Engesser ’88) Jones, days. Most of my classmates would Winston-Salem, N.C. Valley Lee, Md. gather together the evening before a critical exam and cram all night

14 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 reviewing notes, rereading articles It was August of 1980 and I was Dr. Mary Fox ’75, and trying to recall salient class only two weeks into my SMC discussions. Tired and trembling, we journey when Father Fabian professor of arrived at the examination hall and approached me in a busy hallway. interdisciplinary studies, received the instructions Father Fabian said to me “Mr. accompanying the exam. After the Markkanen, it’s been two weeks poses with Father Fabian. initial shock, the one- or two-hour and I have not seen you in noon writing exercise commenced. Mass yet; what seems to be the Father Fabian and Dr. Jeff Periodically I would look up from problem?” I looked at him and said my desk to ease the tension “Well Father, I’m not Catholic.” His Highland were honored knotting in my neck and there I eyebrows go up for a second and as Affiliate Christian would see Father Fabian quietly he responds, “Ah, you’re one of Brothers in 2002. and reflectively praying the Liturgy those hockey players.” As I stood of the Hours at the rostrum. there dumbfounded and not sure Knowing that he was praying for what to say, he merely finished the me gave a sense of comfort and I conversation by telling me that I returned to my examination. was still welcome to join in noon Father Fabian has always been, first Mass. The story still puts a smile on and foremost, a gentle man of my face. prayer and secondly an inspiring — Michael Markkanen, ’84, teacher whose thoughts and words Minneapolis, Minn. continue to influence the moral and ethical lives of many men and I would describe Father Fabian as a women. sage and rock amidst a modern, — Rev. John Leonard Berg ’79, whirling, constantly changing Cuba City, Wis. world. He is one of those figures in my life Although I do not know this from who has become a soul archetype. I first-hand experience, I am told that have not seen him for over 15 when a student missed his class on years, but I quote him often (and a particular day, he would say, even frequently mimic his voice “There was a void in my life today,” when quoting him). I now find when he saw the student later that myself stating to young, frustrated day. colleagues of human service that — Sheila (Dempsey ’77) Ryden, they “need to spend more time Western Springs, Ill. studying the book of Nature.” Or, when someone is getting frustrated open. (In those days, a first-taste-of- about learning spring day meant that students something for the would grab chairs and blankets and first time, I try to lay out in the sun, spread out across explain to them the entire lawn, around the that “you need to reflecting pool and statue of Mary, go from what you and up and down the walkway in know to what front of Heffron.) My desk was strategically located you do not know your next to the window, and as Father based on what attention would breezed through the “square of you already stray, he’d know it and call on you, opposition” over and over for the know.” Or to the leaving you sputtering and class, my thoughts (and eyes) young, frustrated apologizing for not listening. You wondered out to the front lawn. As learner of a new learned to pay attention in Fabes’ I was sitting there lost in my gazing, language, I will class. state, in Latin of Father walked over to my desk and course, that peered out the window with me. Fabes lived in the dorms in those “repetition is the “What might we be looking at Mr. days and was close to his classroom mother of Blaser?” was his question as he students and residents of his dorm. memory.” scanned the lawn littered with He would join us occasionally at dinner in the Union and pose a — Bill Potocnik students hoping to catch the first rays of summer. I quickly shot back philosophical question for us to ’88, ponder. Often, we pondered his St. Paul, Minn. “The virgin Mary” – referring to the statue located in the center of the question all through the meal and lawn, to which Father Fabian half into the night. He’d never give I was a replied “Hmmm, which one is she?” us “the answer” but instead delighted in our journey for the sophomore — Mike Blaser ’85, truth. He always had, and still has seminary student Sycamore, Ill. and had Father yet, a slightly crooked smile and a Fabian for Logic twinkle in his eye that tells you he class just after the My first introduction to Father truly enjoys what he is doing — lunch hour. It was Fabian was in Philosophy of teaching, stretching minds, and one of those first- Learning class in January, 1972. helping his students examine their taste-of-spring “And from the E camp, we have Mr. lives, morally and spiritually. Fabes, days and we had Ebert.” We were surprised and thanks for lots of great memories. the big windows amazed that he had memorized all With fondness, respect, and love, of our names before the first day of facing the — John Ebert ’75, class. We swore he had eyes in the courtyard in front Watertown, Wis. of Heffron wide back of his head because whenever

WWW.SMUMN.EDU/MAGAZINE 15 COTTER RATS, CLASS OF 1964 • THE GUYS OF ’ 76-’ 79 • Friends for life or 40-some years, Vince Morneau ’64 has held onto a COTTER RATS, small note, mindfully preserving it as it aged. CLASS OF 1964 FWritten by a good friend, this small scrap of paper takes Morneau back to 1964 — when women had bouffant These are the stories that endure the years and get funnier hair, the Beatles were taking the country by storm and with each telling. For the “Cotter Rats,” (no one is sure everything was “groovy.” where the name originated — perhaps from the number of “I had a car on campus in 1964 while living in Cotter rodents in their rooms at Cotter Hall) the stories are many. Hall,” Morneau said. “Brother Frank (Walsh) was dean of A group of guys from 1964, including Rich Macko, students at the time and enforced rules for those of us with Dennis Wareham, Pat Murphy, James Herlihy, Bob Mitchell, cars. One of these rules was that we were not allowed to Jim Dougherty, Vince Morneau, Ken Sichz, John Michaels, take our cars off-campus during the week without John Polka, Merrill Kline and Jim Peterson, have stayed permission from the Dean’s Office, and you better have had friends for 40 years. Their friendships grew stronger with a good reason. Leaving campus to visit your girlfriend at (the each practical joke. They battled over thermostat control College of Saint Teresa) was not an acceptable reason. If you and became professional rodent removers. They crammed long into the night for tests, but somehow they made time got caught, the car was to be returned home. My home for a little mayhem. was in New Jersey. Wareham remembers bending one rule in particular: no “Upon returning to campus after one of those ’rare’ televisions in student rooms. weekday visits to CST without permission, I found a note on “The old student union had a TV, but that was the only my desk which said: set available for student use on the entire campus,” he said. “Our faculty resident advisor, Norm DeLue, had a TV in his ‘For Vin: Br. Frank called spacious residence on the first floor of Cotter Hall, and he ... wants to see you at 8:00 a.m. in his office. would occasionally allow us lowly students to view a He says check your oil and water.’ program with him, but it bugged us up on the third floor that we couldn’t add TV to the other homelike amenities we “Needless to say, I started to hyper-ventilate, imagining had up there. So I brought an old 12-inch black-and-white what my dad would say when I arrived home with the car TV from home and placed it in a walk-in storage room for breaking the rules,” Morneau said. “I was left to ponder leading from our suite to the ‘back deck.’ We knew it would my fate all night. Early the next morning, Ken Sichz told me be safe and undetected back there, although it wasn’t all the note was a joke ... written by him.” that comfortable to close ourselves in that storage room to Morneau kept that note. He sent a copy to Sichz this watch TV. To overcome the lack of any local TV stations in summer and saved it as “Get even.” the area, we snuck down into DeLue’s room and ran some

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Though their haircuts have changed in 40 years, the Cotter Rats have the same bond today as they did in 1964.

very thin copper wire from his cable TV hook-up, out his window, and all the way up to our third floor storage room. Voila! We had our choice of 10 channels in the ‘comfort’ of our walk-in closet. We were pretty proud of ourselves for being able to beat the system and remain undetected. The Cotter Rats “After a couple of weeks, I was walking down the hall pictured on the by the Dean of Men’s office. Brother Francis emerged from cover include, from his office and greeted me as I walked by. Almost as an left, top to afterthought he turned to me and asked, ‘Anything good on TV lately?’ bottom: For the Rats, Homecoming has been an annual, Bob Mitchell, inexpensive family vacation and a way for the group to Dennis Wareham, reunite and reiterate old stories. James Herlihy, “We have, of course, aged 40 years since leaving college, John Michaels and have aches and pains, memory lapses, hair graying and (Mikulski), hair loss, weight gain and other minor physical impairments to Jim Dougherty, testify to that process,” Wareham said. John Polka, But having each other has provided constancy in Ken Sichz, their lives. Merrill Kline, “We became friends in the first place because we Pat Murphy, mainly shared similar values and ideals. I am thankful that Rich Macko Saint Mary’s was instrumental in helping us form solid, and Vince Catholic, faith-based values,” he said. “Because of these Morneau. shared values, we have been able to provide support and encouragement to each other throughout the years. Also, reminiscing seems to provide a measure of stability and foundation to our lives.” MORE FRIENDS ➜

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A large group of ▼ alumni from 1997 and family get together each August for their “Party on the River.” Getting together were, from left: front, Jodie Tasto, Megan (Murphy) Gerres, Nancy (Carroll) Judy; middle, Melissa Caine, Jen THE RUSHVILLE GUYS (Krol) Volpentesta, Aaron Harwood, OF ’76-’79 Mike Silvis, Chris In the summer, they golf. In the winter, they ski. A large Silvis; back, Mike group of SMU alumni spanning the years ’76 to ’79 has Richtman, Mark weathered all kinds of weather. Kedrowski, Mike Day and Dan Riordan. Though Rich Reedy, Tom Evon, Kevin Dunigan, Frank Howard, Dave Von Schaumburg, Mike Schuld, Chuck Wolande, Phil Corcoran, Pat Kennedy, Jeff Adair, Gerry group that liked to hike, explore the bluffs, camp and meet Gibbons, Paul Curi, Don O’Rourke, Mark Olita, Vinnie after the last class on Friday’s for a few beers. Bertuca and Terry McElroy, all of 1976; Tom Michon ’77; and They still enjoy the great outdoors together. Frank Mike Michon ’79 were all in different fraternities, they Howard holds an annual golf outing in June, which now shared a common bond, Rushville, which was a grassroots draws at least 35 SMU graduates each year. “We usually go to one Bears game together each year or have a garage tailgate party at someone’s house,” Reedy said. “Every once and a while we get together at Christmas This group of SMU students got together in the 70s through Rushville, an organization time. Tom Evon and Phil Corcoran and I had the pleasure of of students who liked to camp and hile the bluffs. having children go to SMU together so we used parent’s ▼ weekend to reunite. I remember my son, Patrick, looking at Saint Mary's alumni meeting me his sophomore year and saying this isn’t fair that we for a ski outing are, from left: Roger Collins (friend), Phil were having so much fun … now he understands the bond Corcoran ’76, Chuck we all have for each other.” Wolande ’76, Mike Michon Reedy finds it remarkable that no matter ’79, Kevin Dunigan ’76, how much time has passed, it’s seems Dale McCory (friend), Rich like only days since they last saw each Reedy ’76, Mike Schuld other. ’76, David Von Schaumburg, ’76, Tom “Words can not express the feeling Evon ’76, Frank Howard that I have for each and everyone of my ’76, Jack Shemroske friends,” he said. “They say if you have (parent), and Pat five close friends you are golden, well, I Kennedy ’76. ▼ have found the pot of gold and am the luckiest man on earth.” 1997 RIVER REVELERS Mike Richtman ’97 says that despite the fact his group of SMU friends have gained more education, a few extra pounds and some additions to their families, they still act like they’re in college. He can’t explain how a large group from 1997 including: Marty Momsen, Mike Silvis, Rob Slattery, Mike Day, Dan Riordan, Mark Kedrowksi, Aaron Harwood, Steve Vetsch, Meg (Leuer) Richtman, Tara (Jones) Anderson, Melanie Audette, Melissa Caine, Nancy (Carroll) Judy, Jen (Krol) Volpentesta, Colleen (Haggerty) Olechowski, Carolyn (Todd) Bray, Jodie Tasto and Megan (Murphy) Gerres became friends. Some were roommates in Benilde, Ed’s and Skemp. The others? “We all just like to have fun, I guess,” Richtman said.

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The last snow football game in 1997 included ’97 on a field trip to “bust Pam O’Connor doing some alumni Michelle (Willborn) Schmidle, Jen (Krol) sunbathing” on campus. Volpentesta, Melissa Caine, Mike Many of the girls are from the Chicago area and saw Richtman and Rob Slattery. ▼ each other a lot, especially through the ’90s when they were single and living in the city. Every get-together created more fun memories. He particularly “For our five-year reunion, I drove to SMC with remembers one Gretchen (Vetter). On the way she was complaining of a bit of fun ‘heat rash.’ By the time we reached Winona poor Gretchen involving trout. was covered with the ‘rash’ which turned out to be chicken “Sophomore year pox! She had to turn around and go home the following one of the biology morning. As I told this story to my former classmates at the classes had been reunion, I would have to preface the story by saying ‘I’m shocking fish in exposed, not contagious’ which became the catch-phrase Gilmore Creek,” he for the weekend. Gretchen loved it so much when I told her said. “Marty Momsen that she had a T-shirt made with the phrase and sent it to brought a couple of trout me. back and hid them in Rob Laughter, it seems, is the biggest tie of all. Slattery and Dan Riordan’s “I think when you find true friendship, it’s like true love; room. They found the fish a you can’t get enough of that individual. All of us have been few days later and put them going strong for over 20 years. The individuals who choose back in Marty’s and Mike Silvis’ Saint Mary’s come from similar backgrounds so we have a room where they started smelling pretty bad! The guys lot in common. We just enjoy each other’s company and finally found the catch and the story ends with Silvis chasing laugh so much together.”≠ Dan down the hallway in Benilde with the trout!” Their get-togethers started casually enough, the first summer after graduation with a group meeting at Richtman’s parents’ house in Trempealeau, Wis., where they camped out on a sandbar on the Mississippi River. The group water-skied, went tubing and played volleyball. It’s evolved into an annual August “Party on the River.” Gretchen Vetter, Diane Vonderheide and Linda (Hayes) “It’s important because this is the one time each year I Rawa were all smiles at a college get-together. ▼ see most of these guys,” he said. “My wife, Meg (Leuer ’97) Some members of the Ladies Luncheon group include, Richtman and I made a pact to host this event each year from left: Rose McLaughlin until our friends stop coming. They mean the world to ’87, Gretchen Vetter ’87, us and we all look forward to this Linda (Hayes ’87) Rawa, gathering every year!” Jeanne Doran ’86, Amy (Digenan ’88) Sullivan, Nora (Leyden ’87) Collins, LADIES LUNCHEON Kelly (Stevens ’87) McCormick, GROUP OF ’86-’87 Janet Sushinski ’86, Nora (Leyden ’87) Collins had a Laura (Connor ‘86) hard time coming up with funny O’Sullivan and stories from her ladies luncheon Pam (O’Connor ’87) Rubey. group. How do you narrow them down? Which ones are fit to print? ▼ Collins’ close group of friends includes: Roseann McLaughlin, Diane Vonderheide, Gretchen Vetter, Linda (Hayes) Rawa, Odette (Semrow) Zebell, Patti (Long) Deckas, Sharon (Kranz) Austin, Shannon (Dill) Buschman, Kelly (Stevens) McCormick and Pam (O’Connor) Rubey of 1987, along with Jeanne Doran, Janet Sushinski, and Laura (Connor) O’Sullivan of 1986, and Amy (Digenan) Sullivan of 1988. There was the time someone swallowed a gold fish in a contest during Winter Sports weekend. And who can forget the time McLaughlin danced with the Marlboro man in Daytona during spring break? A smile surely spreads across Collins’ lips as she remembers Matt Vetter bringing his entire class out

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n the beginning … back in the Printable Undergraduate Video can downloaded as a file I early 1990s … was the Admission Application: or “streamed” (viewed live in real WorldWideWeb (no spaces in the www.smumn.edu/sitepages/pid157.php time.) The SMU webcam (http://av.smumn.edu/webcam/) name then) and the only format Alumni Magazine (1999 to uses QuickTime streaming and has been available was present) is also available in PDF serving up views of the Winona text with format at: www.smumn.edu/magazine hyperlinks. campus for more than four years! Another interesting Today, the Web Audio/Video Formats is filled with a application of video can MP3 Audio be seen in our “Round variety of MP3 is short for Moving Picture Trip Tours” where delivery options Experts Group, Audio Layer III, QuickTime provides that can and is a compression format that the engine to view 360- sometimes be shrinks audio files with only a small degree panoramas of the confusing. Let’s sacrifice in sound quality. In the Winona campus. See for yourself at take a look at A. Eric Heukeshoven span of only a few years, MP3 has http://av.smumn.edu/tours/ website manager how several of risen from obscurity to near these formats ubiquitous status. From Napster are used here at SMU and why (now a legal source of music they are important to you. downloads) to the iPod and iTunes, MP3 is the undisputed champ of Adobe Acrobat or audio formats. Portable Document The SMU website uses MP3 Format (aka PDF) files as a way of sharing audio to visitors around the world. Care to Without a doubt, Adobe PDF files hear the SMU Alma Mater? Click are the closest thing we have to over to http://av.smumn.edu/general/ fulfilling the vision of a “paperless almamater.html. office.” A PDF document can be Several MP3 players are Flash shared with the vast majority of available at no charge; here are two A relative newcomer to the Web, computers today regardless of their suggestions: Flash is an emerging technology operating system. And yet, we still offering a great potential especially live in a world that requires WinAmp for Windows: in the area of animation. While we signatures and paper records. For http://www.shoutcast.com/ have not yet incorporated Flash this reason alone, PDF files provide iTunes for Windows and into the SMU external website, the the bridge between electronic and Macintosh: format is getting some serious printed documents. PDF files are http://www.apple.com/itunes/ attention by our Office of typically small, the software for Instructional Technology (http:// viewing and printing these QuickTime and RealPlayer www2.smumn.edu/deptpages/~instruct documents is free from Adobe A recent Nielsen/NetRatings report Tech/) to provide tutorials for faculty, Systems (www.adobe.com) and best indicates that more than 45 percent students and staff. of all, the layout of the original of U.S. homes use a “broadband” document is retained and cannot be connection to access the Internet. Bold New World altered as it might be if a word As this trend continues, SMU plans What will the Web look like in 10 processing file was used instead. to introduce more video content for years? Judging from the incredible The SMU website uses Adobe alumni and friends. changes we have witnessed in just PDF files in many places. Here are We currently offer audio and the past few years, I don’t think we just a few of the places you’ll find video in QuickTime and RealPlayer can make any predictions except to PDFs on our site: formats. Both formats compress the say that the future of the Web with Undergraduate Course Catalog: audio and video to make it easier for its many formats will continue to www.smumn.edu/sitepages/pid5.php people connecting at slower speeds. evolve and enrich our lives.≠

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MEN’S HOCKEY as the team leader in all three … Sophomore Dan Kloak led the 2003-2004 RECORD: offensive categories — goals (22), team in rebounds, pulling down assists (21) and points (43). … 13-11-2 overall, 100 for the season (4.0 rpg), while Kearns closed out her illustrious 8-7-1 MIAC Wajda was the team-leader in BRIEFLY: The Cardinals earned four-year career as SMU’s all-time assists (46) and steals (44). their first post-season tournament goal-scoring leader with 99 goals, ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ while her 153 career points are appearance since the 1996-97 m=basketball season, falling to St. Olaf in the second to Missy Westergren’s opening round of the MIAC record-setting toal of 154. She also WOMEN’S tournament. … Sophomore Marcus leaves as the Cardinals’ leader in BASKETBALL goals (32) and points (50) in a Reszka, junior Chad Damerow and 2003-2004 RECORD: season. Her 21 assists this season senior Lenny Hofmann were SMU’s 17-9 overall, 16-6 MIAC were just two short of the single- representatives on the All-MIAC BRIEFLY: SMU made its fourth season record. … Seven of Kearns’ team. … Senior Jason Fillipp straight appearance in the MIAC finished as SMU’s goal-scoring 22 goals were game-winners — first post-season tournament … SMU’s leader with a career-high 15, while on the team and second in all of 17 wins were the most since the Hofmann and Damerow shared the NCAA Division III. … Six of SMU’s Cardinals went 21-3 and placed team lead in assists with 19, and nine losses came during a pair of third in the NCAA regional Hofmann boasted a team-leading season-high three-game losing tournament in 1985-86. … Junior 33 points. … Reszka’s eight goals streaks, while SMU also put were the most by an SMU together winning streaks of two, Jamie Rattunde and sophomore defenseman since Randy Gallatin three and eight games. Ashley Luehmann were SMU’s All- scored eight in 1998-99, while his ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ MIAC selections. … Rattunde, who 15 assists and 23 points are the w=hockey became SMU’s sixth member of the most since 1992-93 season, when 1,000 career point club earlier in Chris Valicevic posted 33 assists MEN’S the season, finished as the team’s and 44 points. … The Cardinals BASKETBALL leading scorer with a 17.0 ppg had five players record at least 20 2003-2004 RECORD: average. She also averaged 9.3 points, the most since 1999-2000. 7-18 overall, 6-14 MIAC rebounds, posted 10 double-doubles … SMU’s 13 wins were the most BRIEFLY: After starting the MIAC and collected a school-record 118 since 1997-98 (14-11-0). season 0-6, the Cardinals went 6-8 steals. … Luehmann (16.4 ppg) and ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ over their final 14 conference junior Angie Arrington 12.5 ppg) m=hockey games – including a 5-5 mark the also averaged in double figures. … WOMEN’S second time through the MIAC All six of SMU’s regular-season HOCKEY schedule. … SMU’s seven overall conference losses came to teams wins were the most by a Cardinal that qualified for the MIAC playoffs. 2003-2004 RECORD: men’s basketball team since the ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ 15-9-2 overall, 1999-2000 team went 11-13 w=basketball 11-7-0 MIAC overall. … After helping SMU win BRIEFLY: The Cardinals made their five more games than the year SWIMMING & fourth straight MIAC playoff before, however, Mark Lovelace DIVING appearance, falling to Augsburg 2-1 2003 MIAC FINISH: in the opening round. … Senior stepped down as the Cardinals’ Emily Kearns was named to the head coach, accepting a position Men 7th, Women 10th JOFA-American Hockey Coaches with NCAA Division I Loyola BRIEFLY: Senior Heidi Andre etched Association (AHCA) West All- University. … Freshman Jimmy her name in the school record America First-Team, while she and Wajda was named to the MIAC All- books in the 500 freestyle, posting Melissa Mondo ’07 were SMU’s First Year Team. … Junior Jeff a time of 5:34.34 at the MIAC representatives on the All-MIAC Tendall finished as the Cardinals’ Championships. … Junior Sean team. … Kearns ended the season leading scorer, averaging 13.8 ppg. Gibson broke one of SMU’s oldest

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records at the MIAC, clocking a BASEBALL RBIs (32), walks (14) and on-base time of 49.77 in the 100 freestyle 2004 RECORD: percentage (.483), while Gutterman had team-highs in runs (330, hits to finish 16th, while junior Logan 10-22 Overall, (52), triples (8), home runs (3), Twedt rewrote his own record- 7-13 MIAC slugging percentage (.651) and setting time in the 1,650 freestyle, BRIEFLY: Senior Tony Cicalello stolen bases (16). … Gutterman’s touching the wall in 17:22.47. represented the Cardinals on the eight triples are a single-season … Twedt also qualified for the All-MIAC First Team. … Cicalello school record. … Gutterman also MIAC finals in the 500, where he closed out his career by hitting a finished with 15 multiple-hit games, finished 13th in 5:01.46. Other team-leading and career-best .432. while Edge boasted 10 multiple-RBI individual finalists included senior His 118 at-bats, 30 runs and 51 hits games. … Edge’s midseason nine- Tony Gruenke in the 200 butterfly were not only team highs, but also game hitting streak was a team high individual career bests. He also (12th / 2:17.26), freshman Toni . … Schipp, a pitcher, finished with chipped in six doubles, a triple, 15 Nigrelli in the 400 IM (5:22.59) seven complete-game shutouts, 15-8 RBIs and a team-best six stolen and junior Brian Travers in the record and a 2.17 ERA. Her 171 bases. … Junior Matt Rink led the 1,650 freestyle (17:59.79). strikeouts are the second-most in a team in doubles (8), home runs (4), ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ single season in SMU history, behind RBIs (22) and slugging percentage swimming only Kelly (King ’97) Stinson’s 286 (.545). … Senior Aric Kittleson led in 1997. … Schipp also had two no- the SMU pitching staff in wins (4) TRACK AND hitters — including her first career FIELD and innings pitched (44.2), while perfect game — and three one- junior Jesse Pedersen struck out a 2004 MIAC INDOOR hitters. … The Cardinals’ 23 wins team-high 30. … The Cardinals’ 12 mark the 11th straight season SMU FINISH: Men 11th, runs scored in their season-ending has won 20 or more games. Women 10th loss to Concordia equaled their ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ 2004 MIAC OUTDOOR FINISH: highest offensive run production of softball Men 10th, Women 9th the season. … SMU’s 14 runs BRIEFLY: The Cardinals broke five allowed in that game, however, TENNIS individual school records, as well marked the 11th time this season 2004 MEN’S RECORD: the women’s team record for points, that the Cardinals allowed 10 or 8-13 Overall, 4-5 MIAC more runs. … SMU was 0-2 in at the MIAC Indoor Championships, (8th) then shattered 11 school marks — extra-inning games, losing both in 2004 WOMEN’S RECORD: the ninth inning. … SMU split only and crowned three conference 11-12 Overall, 3-7 MIAC (7th) one of its 12 doubleheaders, champions — at the MIAC Outdoor BRIEFLY: The SMU women’s tennis sweeping four and getting swept in Championships. … Junior Jenny team closed out a record-breaking Folgers won the MIAC title in the the other seven. season with a seventh-place finish at ONLINE: 100 hurdles with a school-record http://sports.smumn.edu/ the MIAC Championships. … The baseball time of 14.8. … Sophomore Ellen Cardinal women won a school- Koranda won the MIAC Outdoor FASTPITCH record 11 matches — including an title in the 5,000 in a school-record SOFTBALL opening-round 8-1 win over time of 18:09.53. … Senior Todd Hamline at the conference 2004 RECORD: 23-15 Yankowski made it an SMU trifecta tournament. … Sophomore Tyler Overall, 13-9 MIAC at the MIAC Outdoor Champion- Stevenson put together a team-best BRIEFLY: Junior Amy Edge and eight-match winning streak en route ships, becoming the school’s first- sophomores Jenny Schipp and Jenni to a 17-4 record at No. 1 singles. ever decathlon champ, posting a Gutterman were named to the All- … Stevenson, who finished school-record 6,033 points. … MIAC First Team. … Edge was also conference play with a 6-3 record, Folgers, Koranda and Yankowski a Second-Team Louisville Slugger/ became SMU’s first All-MIAC also all competed at the NCAA National Fastpitch Coaches selection at No. 2 singles since Division III National Champion- Association All-Region Second-Team Doug Luebbe ’81 in 1980. … ships. … Koranda set a new school selection, as well as a First-Team Junior Ashley Meschke won 13 record in every meet she competed CoSIDA Academic All-District V singles matches to lead the SMU in during the outdoor season. pick. … Edge was the team’s women, while freshman ONLINE: http://sports.smumn.edu/ offensive leader in batting average Jennifer Cochran MORE track (.416), doubles (14), home runs (3), won 11. SPORTS

22 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 SPORTS NEWS Two coaches, two sports, and two national titles As a senior player, Steve Miller In 2000, John Tschida ’90 guided ’88 helped guide the Saint Mary’s the Saint Mary’s University University men’s hockey team to fastpitch softball team to the its first Minnesota Intercollegiate school’s first-ever NCAA Division Athletic Conference title in 23 III softball national championship, years and a school-record 22 sweeping through the eight-team, wins that still stands today. double-elimination tournament Sixteen years later, Miller was without a blemish. again instrumental in helping a The Cardinals did not lose a team end a drought that spanned post-season game that season, Steve Miller ’88 decades. John Tschida ’90 sweeping through the Midwest University of Denver Miller was behind the bench University of Regional in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, assistant coach, St. Thomas men’s hockey when Denver University made a head coach, with three straight wins, then first-period goal stand up en route fastpitch softball going 4-0 at the national to a 1-0 victory over Maine in the title game of the NCAA tournament in Roanoke, Va. — Division I national tournament, giving the Pioneers their including a title-clinching 5-0 win over Chapman. first national championship since 1969 — a span of 35 Four years later, Tschida was at it again — same venue, years. same result. “It’s pretty hard to describe the feeling when that final Only this time, Tschida was guiding the University of St. horn sounded,” admitted Miller. “These are guys that you Thomas fastpitch softball team to its first-ever NCAA recruited — they believed in you (as a coach), we believed Division III national softball title, as the Tommies completed in them, and together this dream came to fruition.” their perfect 7-0 run through the regionals and the national The Pioneers finished fourth in the Western Collegiate tournament with a 2-0 title-clinching win over Moravian in Hockey Association regular-season standings, then won the — where else — Roanoke, Va. NCAA Western Regional with wins over Miami (Ohio), 3-2, Add to that the fact that both Tschida-coached national and top-ranked North Dakota, 1-0, to earn their berth in the championship teams were led by a NCAA Frozen Four. Denver then knocked off WCHA rival Huegel — Jackie for the Cardinals in UM-Duluth with a come-from-behind 5-3 win, before their 2000 and Kristi for the Tommies in title-clinching 1-0 win over the Black Bears. 2004 — and it makes you realize just “This team had a never-say-die how similar the two teams were. attitude,” Miller said of the Pioneers. “There were a lot of similarities “Two years ago we felt we had a team (between the 2000 and 2004 titles),” said that could have gone all the way, but we Tschida, who stepped down as SMU’s went out to Michigan and lost. This time head coach after that championship run around, we weren’t going to be denied — in 2000 to take over the St. Thomas this team just kept getting better and program. “Both teams played hard. They better as the year went on.” weren’t intimidated by their surroundings — Miller just completed his 10th season they just went out there and got the job done. as a Denver assistant and his 13th as a “The SMU team was pretty much built from member of coach George Gwozdecky’s staff. scratch — we had to change the culture, the work After graduating from Saint Mary’s in 1988, Miller ethic, everything. That’s why I said after we won it stayed at his alma mater as an assistant varsity coach, head (in 2000), that our success was in part because of the hard junior varsity coach and recruiting coordinator. He helped work and dedication of the players who came before them,” SMU capture the 1988-89 MIAC playoff championship and Tschida continued. “It was sort of the same situation here a berth in the NCAA Division III quarterfinals. (at St. Thomas). A lot of the players — four of the nine As a player, Miller played three years of varsity hockey, starters — played junior varsity as freshmen and worked twice being named the team’s most inspirational player, as hard to improve to get to where they are today.” well as most improved as a sophomore. He was also an After starting the season 5-4, the Tommies rattled off 41 Academic All-MIAC selection following his junior season. straight wins — an NCAA Division III record and the “I look at how my coaching career has developed over second-longest winning streak in any NCAA softball the years and a lot of what I have — a lot of the successes I division. am enjoying now — are because Coach (Don) Olson and “Even with all the similarities, you can’t compare one Saint Mary’s were willing to take a chance on me, first as a title to the other,” Tschida said. “They are both special in player, then as a coach,” said Miller. their own way.”≠

WWW.SMUMN.EDU/MAGAZINE 23 SPORTS NEWS Mark your calendars for next Cardinal ‘M’ Club weekend espite the fact that the first-ever D Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend was such a huge success, there was one Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 2004 tiny detail that Cardinal ‘M’ Club Jerry Hoffmann ’76 (Baseball, Men’s Basketball) • A two-sport star at Saint Mary’s, Hoffmann was a four-year letterwinner in both director Don Olson and SMU athletic basketball and baseball. He scored 1,165 career points during his director Chris Kendall overlooked. basketball career, ranking him 14th all-time. On the baseball diamond, What to do for an encore. Hoffmann, a starting pitcher, collected 18 wins against just seven losses. His win total, as well as his .720 winning percentage and 171 “Our first Cardinal ‘M’ Club career strikeouts are all among Saint Mary’s career leaders. weekend was a resounding success — from the Saturday golf outing, to the Stephanie (Voss ’92) McGuinness (Women’s Soccer) • A four-year Hall of Fame awards banquet, to the letterwinner, Voss was a dominating force in goals for the Cardinals. A three-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection alumni games on Sunday,” said in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons, Voss earned Second-Team Olson. “We learned a lot from last All-Region honors as a sophomore, and was a First-Team All-Region year, and hopefully this year’s event pick as both a junior and a senior. She earned Third-Team All-American honors her senior season and currently holds every goalkeeping record can be even better.” at Saint Mary’s, including games played (51), goals-against-average in a The format for this year’s event season (0.73), goals-against-average in a career (0.87), saves (385), shutouts in a season (12) and shutouts in a career (32). A captain and team MVP in 1991, — scheduled for Sept. 11 Voss is also just one of two Saint Mary’s players to have won four MIAC titles — and and 12, 2004 — will played in four NCAA tournaments — during their Cardinal careers.

be similar to last year. Anna (Thibault ’97) Meyer (Volleyball) • Thibault was a four-year Cardinal A golf outing will kick letterwinner for the Cardinals, earning All-Minnesota Intercollegiate things off on Saturday Athletic Conference honors in both 1994 and 1995. She was also the team’s captain and most valuable player during the 1995 campaign. afternoon, followed by Her 3.73 kills-per-game ranks No. 1 in school history, while her career an awards banquet that marks in kills (1,224), attack attempts (2,759), attack percentage (.334), digs (988), digs-per-game (3.01), blocks (116), block assists evening in the SMU gym (146) and points (1,531) all rank among the top five in SMU history. – at which six new members will be inducted Tricia Rasmussen ’93 (Women’s Basketball) • A four-year Club letterwinner in women’s basketball, Rasmussen was an All-Minnesota into the Sports Hall of Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection her sophomore, junior Fame. This year’s Hall inductees and senior years. She was an honorable-mention All-MIAC pick as a freshman. Rasmussen, named SMU’s Most Valuable Player twice (1991 include: Jerry Hoffmann ’76, and 1993), ranks second all-time in career points (1,880), field goals Stephanie (Voss ’92) McGuinness, (793), free throws (280), block shots (60), rebounds (947) and rebounds/game (10.1). In 1993, she scored a school-record 645 points Anna (Thibault ’97) Meyer, Tricia — ranking her second in the MIAC and third in all of NCAA Division III Rasmussen ’93, Michael Schuett ’72 — while her 272 rebounds during the 1992 season were tops in the conference. A two- and Chris Valicevic ’93. time captain, Rasmussen is also among SMU’s career leaders in points per game (20.0), field goal percentage (.529) and free throw percentage (.763). “One of our goals for this weekend is to help link past SMU Michael Schuett ’72 (Men’s Hockey) • A four-year letterwinner and the team’s starting goalie all four seasons, Schuett was named athletes with our current athletes,” assistant captain as a sophomore and was the team captain his junior said Kendall, noting that along with and senior years. A two-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection his final two seasons, not to mention an the induction of six new Hall honorable-mention All-MIAC pick in his sophomore campaign, Schuett members, Saturday’s awards banquet was named league MVP his senior season. Schuett finished his career will also include the announcement of with a 44-12 overall record, going 11-3 all four seasons, helping Saint Mary’s to second-place conference finishes each season. the 2003-2004 Cardinal Outstanding Male and Female Athletes. “The (Hall Chris Valicevic ’93 (Men’s Hockey) • Valicevic was a three-time All- Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection, and enjoyed of Fame awards banquet), as well as his best season his senior year, when he scored 11 goals and added 33 the awarding of this year’s assists for 44 points, earning him MIAC Player of the Year and First- outstanding male and female athletes Team All-American honors, not to mention being selected Saint Mary’s Male Athlete of the Year. In just three years, Valicevic scored 27 goals does that,” Kendall said. and added 80 assists for 107 points. After graduation, Valicevic played “We are honoring our past and professionally in the East Coast Hockey League, appearing in 590 games. He was the league’s most valuable player for the 1998-99 our present in one grand event.” season, was four times the ECHL Defenseman of the Year and was a five-time first-team Olson and Kendall are predicting All-Star. His 460 assists and 611 points are the most all-time in ECHL history, and the this sequel will be better than the Louisiana IceGators retired his jersey upon his retirement in 2002. original.≠

24 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 ALUMNI NEWS Catch the SMU spirit at the November convention

n this issue, we feature Saint Mary’s Heights. Thousands of alumni take This unique event will have I “friends” who gather together to time out of their busy lives to meet up something for everyone. Alumni, remind us of the strong connections with other alumni to reminisce of the prospective students and their families that have been made here at Terrace good times they had in Winona; some will enjoy visiting with current and even relive retired faculty, staff and Christian those days! Brothers. Participants will also be able UPCOMING Saint Mary’s to view interactive demonstrations ALUMNI EVENTS is more than from academic departments and a strong organizations, displays from university 10/1 Darien, Ill. educational Chicago Alumni Golf Outing departments and alumni businesses, Carriage Greens Golf Course experience performances by SMU music and rooted in the theatre students, and games and 10/15 San Francisco, Calif. Lasallian Alumni Gathering giveaways. Special alumni receptions Hyatt Regency traditions; it will take place throughout the is also a 10/16 Los Angeles, Calif. weekend for more opportunities to Meg (Leuer ’97) place where Alumni Gathering Richtman, visit with faculty, staff, classmates and lifelong 10/17 San Diego, Calif. Director, friends. We hope to reconnect our Alumni Relations friendships Alumni Gathering alumni with Saint Mary’s by showing begin. Marriott Marina how — although the campus has 10/23 Twin Cities, Minn. Not only were strong friendships changed over time — the Lasallian Alumni Community among fellow classmates created, but tradition and spirit has endured. (For Outreach Day we also created strong bonds with more information, see pages 30-31.) 11/12-13 Twin Cities, Minn. many professors and staff members Special guest speakers highlight Saint Mary’s Convention who have also stayed with us through Earle Brown Heritage Center our journey. These bonds and lifelong the kick-off celebration lunch. Our 12/11 Chicago, Ill. admirations are evident through the own John McDonough ’75, senior Alumni Holiday Gathering feature story on Father Fabian in this vice president of marketing and with Brother Louis broadcasting with the Chicago Cubs, St. Patrick High School, issue. (See page 13.) Alumni of all ages Cultural Center Atrium have similar stories and experiences will serve as the master of ceremonies. Brother President Louis 2005 ALUMNI EVENTS with “Fabes” over the years. He has impacted so many young lives and has DeThomasis will give a university 1/7 Winona, Minn. update, and our keynote speaker will Alumni Holiday Gathering given so much of himself to the Alverna Center Lasallian spirit and to our SMU be Eric Jolly, president of the Science Museum of Minnesota. 1/15 Sarasota, Fla. community. Whether you have met Alumni Luncheon & Liturgy him only once, or have Many distinguished Ritz-Carlton known him for 40 years, faculty and staff, such as 1/31 Washington, D.C. your life is enhanced Dr. Jeffrey Highland, Alumni Gathering because of him. Dr. Marilyn Frost, University Club The second Brother Jerome 3/4 St. Paul, Minn. annual Saint Rademacher. Dr. Bill Alumni Reception with Mary’s Convention Crozier and Brother Brother Louis Commodore Club will be held in the John Grover will be Twin Cities this fall 6/17-19 Winona, Minn. present, just to name Homecoming 2005 at the Earle Brown a few. Heritage Center on Nov. Make plans now to Watch your mail for more information 12-13. This is yet another great attend this monumental event! throughout the year, or check the SMU opportunity to see the SMU spirit website for additional events, updates and Saint Mary’s has always been about details: www.smumn.edu/alumni alive through the many faculty, staff traditions; we hope you will join us as Or, call the alumni office at and current students who will be we continue with our new tradition 1-800-635-5987, Ext. 1499 hosting this extraordinary celebration! of bringing SMU to you! ≠

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Saint Mary’s Alumni Board The current Saint Mary’s Alumni Board includes, from left: front, Pam Joachim ’77, Maureen (McDevitt ’89) Troke, Patrice Henning ’84, Debbie Monahan ’98, Jim Hoey ’74, Bill Herzog ’70; back, John Forrette ’74 (alumni board president), Liz Wiske ’97 (Twin Cities chapter president), Matthew Sheasby ’88, Meg (Leuer ’97) Richtman, Russ Barcelona ’82, Angela (Steger ’76) Scully, Bill Van Meter ’71 and Don Gallagher ’54. Not pictured are: Martha (Hanzel ’91) Johnson, Ann (Janczy ’76) Julsrud, Mike McCall ’73, Jamie McKnight ’92 and Brian Sullivan ’98.

Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Outing Jan. 7, 2004 St. Paul, Minn. The first Minnesota Wild alumni event turned out to be a great time. Alumni met at Liffey’s Bar in St. Paul and enjoyed the view and the game from club seats in the Excel Center. Among those in attendance from the class of 1971 were Jack Jungbauer, Dennis Frederick, Bill Kopischke, Steve Tracy, Roger Loftus, Tim Kasper, and Bill Carroll.

Adam Meyer ’98 Liz Wiske ’97 and Derek (Twin Cities Hemmer ’96 Alumni Chapter president) and Darin Unze.

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Colorado Alumni Gathering April 14, 2004 – Castle Rock, Colo. Don ’53 and Eileen (CST ’53) Gass once again opened up their home to Saint Mary’s alumni, parents and friends in the Colorado area. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of the mountains surrounding the Gass’ home in Castle Rock are Harry ’59 and Jane Plotke.

Washington, D.C., Alumni Gathering Feb. 2, 2004 – Washington, D.C. TOP: Tony Vertuno ’58, Holly Walkley, (M.A. ’99) and Dick Willett ’57 (host) got together in Washington, D.C., for an event co-sponsored with the College of Saint Teresa Alumnae Association. BOTTOM: Attending were, from left: Linda Sun (CST ’65); Colleen Kocer Peplinski (CST ’87), Theresa Kocer, friend of CST; Jeanette Meixner Franzel (CST ’86); and Sister Nena Larocco, OSF (CST ’63).

Winona New Years Gathering Jan. 7, 2004 – Winona, Minn. Winona-area alumni and friends including, from left: Brother Jerome Cox ’60, Lou ’59 and Maureen Guillou, celebrated the beginning of the New Year together at the Alverna Center of the Saint Teresa campus.

Karen (Connett ’’94) Chapple (alumni board Terry (Malloy ’’71) Chism and Jennifer Dr. Timothy Tyre ’’69 discusses career member) and Justin Hendershot ’’01 give Blevins ’’94 facilitate a mock interview options with a few interested psychology some positive feedback to a student after session with a current student. majors. completing his mock interview session.

Life after Saint Mary’s: Where do we go from here? March 5, 2004 – Winona, Minn.

The Saint Mary’s alumni board of directors sponsored a full-day event on campus to help assist the current student body with career development. Nine alumni from a variety of professions, educational backgrounds and career paths volunteered their time to spend the day on campus sharing their expertise with students. The event was complete with resumé building and mock interviewing sessions, classroom discussions, panel presentations and networking opportunities. The alumni professionals included Jennifer Blevins ’94 (education), Brian Pember ’91 (biology/chemistry), Brandon Darling ’01 (business), Phil Kluesner ’84 (business), Brian McGoldrick ’81 (business), Dr. Timothy Tyre ’69 (psychology), Kelly Steuck ’01 (media communication/graphic design), Justin Hendershot ’01 (philosophy) and Terry (Malloy ’71) Chism (human resources).

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Saint Mary’s was host to more than 600 alumni and their families during the 2004 Homecoming weekend June 18-20. Alumni from all class years were welcomed back to Terrace Heights, and special invitations went to those from anniversary classes ending in 4 and 9. The class of 1954 celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the class of 1979 celebrated its 25th. Kicking off the first day of festivities was the 10th annual Homecoming golf outing at the Winona Country Club, along with a special dinner for alumni of 50 years and more; an alumni social was held in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries. On Saturday, more than 40 alumni and family members ran in the Gilmore Gallop 5k through the bluffs surrounding campus. The Distinguished Faculty Series featured Dr. William Crozier and Dr. Greg Gaut ’69 presenting on “The Historic Cotter Hall.” An afternoon family picnic was complete with inflatables, music and fun for both adults and children. Saturday evening featured an alumni Mass, social, dinner, annual alumni awards ceremony, piano sing-along and alumni reunion party. In addition, many classes planned their own class gatherings on- and off-campus throughout the weekend. At the alumni awards ceremony, Saint Mary’s presented its Alumni Appreciation Award to Roger Laven ’54, its Religious Service Award to Stephen Judd ’53, and Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns ’71 received the Distinguished Alumnus award. During this summer’s Homecoming weekend, 170 alumni and their families stayed on campus in residence halls and village apartments. It was a pleasure to have so many alumni immersed in campus once again! Plan now to visit campus for next year’s Homecoming weekend, June 17-19. For more details and photos of Homecoming 2004, visit www.smumn.edu/alumni.

28 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 Distinguished Alumnus GovernorMike Johanns ’71 Elected governor of Nebraska in 1998, Mike Johanns has promoted an agenda of property tax relief, reducing the size of government, building the state’s economy, protecting families, and ensuring the health, safety, and success of Nebraska’s children. He was reelected governor in 2002, the first Republican to repeat in that office since 1956. After graduating from Saint Mary’s in 1971, Mike earned a law degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and practiced law for several years. He served in public office in Nebraska for more than 22 years as a member of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners and the Lincoln City Council. He was elected mayor of Lincoln in 1991 and reelected in 1995.

Religious Service Stephen Judd ’53 As part of a national effort to introduce sacrificial giving and tithing, Stephen Judd and his wife, Marilyn, have spoken in more than 200 parishes around the country and Canada, encouraging people to consider tithing or an alternative form of committed giving. In 1982, they helped introduce the Sacrificial Giving Program to the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, managing a speakers’ bureau for the program and publishing a nationally circulated newsletter called “Thanksgiving.” In the early 1990s, Steve and Marilyn developed a program called Response, which was designed to help people discover their motivational gifts and how God has equipped them for ministry.

Alumni Appreciation Roger Laven ’54 An active member of the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association, Roger Laven has served as a class representative, volunteered with the alumni phonathon program, participated in numerous alumni events and been a generous benefactor to the university. Roger organizes a yearly class newsletter, complete with information about fellow classmates and updates about the university. He also created a scholarship to assist undergraduate students with financial need. Roger accepted this recognition on behalf of his fellow classmates of 1954.

WWW.SMUMN.EDU/MAGAZINE 29 You are invited! n an unprecedented event, Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, students and Christian I Brothers are bringing the university to the Twin Cities to reconnect with alumni and friends, meet prospective students and their parents and to share our Saint Mary’s with you! It is a ground- breaking concept that no other college of our size has accomplished. This exceptional event will have something for everyone!

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30 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 Schedule of Events Show your Friday, November 12 Saturday (continued) Saint Mary’s spirit! Bring your Saint Mary’s memorabilia to 7 to 11 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER be included in a display just for Special Reception for SMU Alumni the convention! If you have items Eric Jolly such as photographs, brochures, Alumni and friends are invited to socialize with Dr. Eric J. Jolly, president of buttons, pennants or other items Saint Mary’s faculty and staff, members of the alumni the Science Museum of which capture the history of Saint board of directors and the board of trustees at a Minnesota and a champion Mary’s, bring them with you to the reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and of equal access for convention or contact us if you education, will speak about cash bar. are unable to attend. SMU the “Gift of Education.” archivist Dr. William Crozier will create His job entails overseeing a display showing the character of this a $31 million budget and university over the years. Saturday, November 13 more than 500 employees for a museum that attracts (Items will be available for pick-up at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1.2 million visitors annually to downtown St. Paul. the close of the exhibition area Exhibitor Booths Open But his passions in life also include weaving Cherokee baskets Saturday afternoon.) (part Cherokee, he also speaks the language fluently and works College of Saint Teresa items will closely with the Native American community), driving a also be included! 9:30 to 10 a.m. Zamboni, parachuting out of planes, and playing hockey. Opening Ceremony He is a former vice president and senior scientist at the Ian Punnett, FM 107 Radio Education Development Center in Newton, Mass., a not-for- profit, research and development “think-tank.” And he is the 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. former assistant to the chancellor at the University of Nebraska. Sports Fans! Break-Out Session Join us for special SMU sports memories with current and former athletes, coaches Fun, educational mini-seminars presented by faculty 2 to 4 p.m. and fans! Bring your team photos, rosters, and staff from a variety of majors and departments. Break-Out Sessions programs or other sports memorabilia to share! 11:30 a.m. Fun, educational mini-seminars presented by faculty Convention Kick-Off and staff from a variety of majors and departments. Celebration Luncheon 4 to 5 p.m. Be our guest for a complimentary buffet lunch! Live Entertainment! The Convention welcome address will be given by master of ceremonies John The Oldie Moldie All-Stars A 30-year tradition at Saint Mary’s, the All-Stars McDonough ’75, senior vice president are a student/alumni band of mostly Phi Mu of marketing & Alpha Sinfonia members. Performing popular broadcasting for the 1950s and 1960s hits, they are the traditional Chicago Cubs. closing act in SMU’s Blue Angel variety show. Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC, Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s 5 p.m. — Convention Adjourns University, will provide an update with news about our alma mater. 5:15 p.m. — Mass

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Ron Meier, Winona, sold the 1936 1962 1969 three Winona-based McDonald’s franchises in Robert Christensen, Pine David Madland, Los Alamos, Dan Pelowski, Chaska, August 2003 and now is a River, Minn., was honored in N.M., was elected a fellow of Minn., is head coach of the real estate agent for Coldwell January 2004 during the 100 the American Physical Society. Chaska High School boys Banker, Skeels/Moore & years of athletics anniversary basketball team. He led his Associates. celebration at St. Thomas James Murray, Forest Park, team to win the 2004 AAAA Academy. He was hired in Ill., retired in June 2003 after Minnesota State High School 1974 1938 to teach math and 26 years as a social worker Basketball Championship. physics and to start a swim for the Forest Park Public team. He and his wife Schools. He also retired from 1970 Eileen (McVeigh) Creagh, celebrated their 65th wedding the “Forest Park Review” as a Orland Park, Ill., is attending anniversary in August 2004. columnist. Dominican University for her Ronald Nitka, Stevens Point, master’s degree in education. Wis., is vice president and 1944 Brother Patrick O’Brien, product programming William Crimmins, Arlington FSC, Memphis, Tenn., has manager for financial Heights, Ill., works for Allstate been with the Christian applications with Skyward Inc. Leo Casey, Charlottesville, Insurance Company as vice Va., and his wife, Claire, Brothers Schools since his president and deputy general Rev. Donald Przybylski, celebrated their 50th wedding graduation from Saint Mary’s counsel. He and his wife, Mosinee, Wis., celebrated 30 anniversary on April 24, 2004. College. He has taught in Linda (Anstett CST ’76), love years of priesthood in May Africa, West Indies, Tulsa, to talk to their three children 2004. 1950 Chicago, Cincinnati and about their college memories Memphis. Jack Ramey, Beaver Dam, in Winona. Brother William Brynda, Wis., retired from the FSC, St. Louis, Mo., retired 1963 Wisconsin Department of Dr. John Forrette, Sioux from teaching in 2002 but Corrections after 33 years of Falls, S.D., was named still volunteers as a tutor at Michael Kurz, San Antonio, service. president of the Saint Mary’s University Alumni Board of De La Salle Middle School at Texas, retired from Illinois Directors for 2004-2006. St. Matthew’s Parish. State University after 35 years John Temple, Osakis, Minn., but has accepted a full-time retired in June 2004 after 34 Douglas Grunklee, teaching position at the years of teaching German and 1953 Harleysville, Pa., completed University of Texas-San English with Osakis Public School. 30 years of teaching, Clarence Telkes, Chicago, Antonio. coaching and being has completed his 53rd year department head and working in high schools. He James Morgan, Brentwood, 1971 curricular chair for Health has been a teacher, football Calif., has a new position as a and Physical Education for the coach, administrator and now senior scientist with Lawrence Dennis Nordstrom, Blaine, Archdiocese of Philadelphia. is a counselor for Gordon Livermore National Lab. He Minn., does volunteer work Tech High School. still travels to Russia in for Catholic Charities and still John Schmitz, Chicago, has support of the Department of follows the Saint Mary’s a new position as vice 1957 Energy Plutonium Disposition hockey team. president of business program and various arms development with Ambu, Inc. Donald Chopp, Westchester, control agreements. 1972 Ill., retired in 1996 from Edward Schultek, Sherman, General Motors and Electronic 1964 Kevin Karnick, Tomball, Conn., is senior vice president Data Systems. He has four Texas, retired from the for sales for Pepsico International. children and six Rev. Anthony Opem, Treasury Department. He is grandchildren, is active in now conducting forensic Dakota Dunes, S.D., was Ann (Mulvey) Wilson, refugee resettlement, is a named founding pastor of accounting and background minister of care for hospitals Geneva, Ill., has a new Blessed Teresa of Calcutta investigations for private and shut-ins, and is an position as managing editor Catholic Parish in 1999. clients. Kevin, his wife Mary associate member of the (Lucas ’73) and their children for The Country Sampler Sisters of St. Joseph. spent three weeks traveling Group. 1968 throughout Europe via train in Richard Geimer, Kansas City, 2003. 1975 Mo., is in his 19th year at Charles Fullenkamp, Rapid Archbishop O’Hara High City, S.D., traveled to John McDonough, Chicago, School teaching religion, 1973 Managua, Nicaragua in 2002 was promoted to senior vice math and science. to help people with Karen (Wisniewski) president of marketing and disabilities and is planning a Lewison, Hartford, Wis., broadcasting for the Chicago 1960 return trip in 2004. He is retired from F. Dohmen Cubs. employed at DakotaLink Company in July 2002. She James Tufo, La Quinta, Calif., Assistive Technology, where now spends six months of the Jim McWhinnie, Kailua, retired Jan. 1, 2004 from he does assessment and year in Wisconsin and six Hawaii, was elected secretary Gulfstream Aerospace in training for people with months in St. George, Utah, of the Hawaii State Bar Dallas, Texas. disabilities. golfing and fishing. Association for 2004 and was

32 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 ALUMNI CLASS NOTES reappointed to an additional three-year term on the Hawaii 1982 Supreme Court’s Special Schneider grateful Committee on Judicial Kim (Olszewski) Crawford, Performance. Sycamore, Ill., received the for gift of life Distinguished Alumna Award Mary Beth (Bork) Pottratz, from Rolling Meadows High For Jack Schneider ’55, life has been a blur. Minnetonka, Minn., recently School in April 2003, and she has a new position as the The momentum began May 21 as he was completed her bachelor’s settled in at home in Grand Haven, Mich., when the degree in journalism from the family literacy coordinator at University of Minnesota. She Kishwaukee College. phone rang at 10 p.m. works as a freelance By 3 a.m., he was in Madison, Wis., preparing journalist. She has a 12-year- Karen (Holmes) Fabbrini, for kidney transplant surgery. old son, Will. Crystal Lake, Ill., is the He set the cruise owner/president of Medius & control at 85 miles per Dr. Lamont Weide, Overland Associates, Inc., an advertising Park, Kan., was selected by agency which was recently hour the whole way. his peers to be included in certified by the Women’s That evening “Best Doctors in America Business Enterprise and the Schneider received two 2003-2004.” State of Illinois as a female new kidneys at the business enterprise. University of Wisconsin 1976 Eileen (Derse) Norman, Las Hospital. The surgery Cruces, N.M., recently lasted six hours, and by the Ellen (Carroll) George, St. celebrated more than 20 next day, he was already Louis Park, Minn., received a years as a nuclear medicine walking down the hospital master’s degree in American technologist. She is employed hallway. Doctors expected studies from the University of at Sun View Imaging Services. Minnesota in 1986 and She has been married for 18 Schneider to recuperate in the hospital for a week recently completed a second years and is the proud parent to 10 days after surgery, but his recovery was so master’s degree in library and of two teenage daughters. quick that he was discharged after day five. information science at the After his kidneys shut down in 2002, Schneider College of St. Catherine and Dominican University. She is 1983 spent 18 months on dialysis machines, which working as a media specialist. filtered his blood. She and her husband Steve Joe Anfang, St. Paul, Minn., Schneider is grateful for his newfound freedom have three children, Katie, 20, spent two weeks in Martin, from dialysis. “It’s given me a new healthy outlook Allie, 17, and Zack, 14. Slovakia, helping rebuild a that I want to live, live, live. Life is returned,” the secondary school. 71-year-old said. 1978 Mike Bruno, Woodbury, He is excited to drink orange juice and eat Minn., formed a music group tomatoes again — foods forbidden to dialysis Timothy Bowler, Presque known as “Friday Night patients. And he plans to spend January in the Isle, Wis., along with his wife, Club,” with Ed Fosco ’82 and Florida Keys, a vacation spot previously off-limits to Kimberly, are the occasionally joined by Tom owner/operators of Alpine Baldacci ’83. him because there is no dialysis center nearby. Resort in northern Wisconsin. Schneider advises others who are waiting for a Kathleen (Marek) Gleich, transplant to research requirements in different Kevin Cushing, Dellwood, Hastings, Minn., completed states. In Arizona, there is a transplant cutoff age of Minn., was appointed chief an M.Ed. in Catholic School 65, so he wasn’t eligible. In Illinois, the wait is five executive officer at Leadership at Saint Mary’s to seven years; in Wisconsin, the wait is two years. AlphaGraphics, Inc. and is completing her 20th year working for the parish He is looking forward to many years with his Jeff Simpkins, St. Croix Falls, school in Hastings. She and family including wife, Theresa; their four children; Wis., is a staff anesthetist for her husband, Peter ’83, have and nine grandchildren (including new twin Anesthetist, Inc. of Wisconsin. three children, Mary, 16, granddaughters). Elizabeth, 14, and Anne, 9. To those considering becoming an organ 1980 Dr. Raymond Hoffman, donor, Schneider’s answer is definite. “Absolutely; do it! Tell your relatives, too.” Give the gift of life. Shawn Doyle, Vestal, N.Y., Elliott City, Md., published a has a new position with Best novel, “The Banished Sons of Buy as a regional director. Eve” in 2003, under the pen name Stephen Hoffman. Brother Michael Kadow, coach at Sandburg High Debra Petta, Rockford, Ill., FSC, Racine, Wis., is the Mike Kelly, Mequon, Wis., School. His two-year record is works for Cleo spirituality coordinator for San was promoted to regional 36-30 and his team has Communications as a senior Juan Diego Middle School. sales director for Robert W. earned one regional title. software engineer. Baird & Company. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and David Weigman, Maple Derek Martin, Lake in the 1981 golfing with his wife and two Grove, Minn., was promoted daughters. Hills, Ill., is deputy director for to vice president legal for Margaret Goolan, Petaluma, the Northwest Chicagoland Carlson Real Estate Company Calif., is the public relations Dan Lange, Orland Park, Ill., Regional Airport and also and Tonkawa, Inc. manager for Domaine completed his second season referees professional and Chandon Winery. as the boys varsity basketball college hockey.

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Nevada, Las Vegas. She is Mari Beth (Utke) Ross, Michael Small, Lemont, Ill., 1984 employed by the university as Hugo, Minn., is completing is the owner of a Papa a career counselor and her third year on the Saint Murphy’s Take and Bake Kirsten Almo, Olivet, Mich., graduate school instructor. Mary’s Alumni Board. She Pizza. He plans on opening is currently seeking a master’s more stores throughout the degree in library science. served as board president for Gayle (Engesser) Brekke, the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Chicagoland area. Parkville, Mo., completed the Renee (Zameic) Rozman, requirements to become an Lusby, Md., finished her sixth Susan Stephan, Stacy, 1992 year of teaching math and associate of Society of Minn., has a new teaching Actuaries. She works as an science at St. John’s School. position at White Bear Lake Dr. Christina (North) associate group dental High School. actuary for Assurant Dolack, Morris, Ill., works in 1985 Employee Benefits. She and internal medicine and her husband, Eric, have two 1991 pediatrics at Forum Health. Dr. Stacey (Mounce) children, Luke, 14, and Laura, She and her husband, Arnold, Winona, was Christopher, have two 12. Timothy Davis, Bensenville, awarded the 2003 Athena daughters, Madison, 1, and Ill., received a doctor of Award, given to persons who Scott McMillan, Rio Rancho, Kelsey, 2. have excelled and shown medicine degree from the N.M., has a new position as a initiative in their profession Universidad Central del Este, computer analyst/programmer Eric Gilmore, Bloomington, and contribute their time and San Pedro de Macoris, Minn., has a new position as energy to improving the with the University of New Dominican Republic, in Mexico. a lead screener with the quality of life in Winona. October 2002. Transportation Security Administration. Tom Trauscht, Arlington 1989 Jason Forbes, Island Lake, Heights, Ill., was promoted to Ill., took a new position with Patty (McLaughlin) Pleuss, vice president/general Robert Babikan started Abbott Laboratories in the Park Ridge, Ill., is director of manager for the Engineered working for H.J. Heinz as a Thyroid Diagnostic Division as marketing for Morton’s of Products Division of the Pactiv regional sales manager. a senior chemist. Chicago. Corporation in April.

1986

Mike Bauers, Alpharetta, Ga., has a new position as national account manager with LMS Intellisound.

Rebecca (Glenn ’86) Hood, La Grange, Ill., was selected for an 18-month advanced leadership development program with the U.S. General Services Administration.

1987

Michael Meagher, Western Springs, Ill., was named senior vice president of marketing at McHugh Construction.

Steve Miller, Littleton, Colo., helped the University of Denver win the NCAA Division I national hockey title in April. He is in his 10th season as an assistant coach with Denver. Saint Mary’s senior class donates

Paul Wieczorek, Hudson, money for campus pavilion Wis., took a new position as a The Saint Mary’s University class of 2004 held a groundbreaking ceremony this regional sales manager with spring for the senior class gift, a picnic pavilion. Attending the ceremony are, from Synthes Spine. left: Brother President Louis DeThomasis; Nicki Kadlec and Joan Zaruba, SMU senior class gift representatives; Cindy Marek, vice president for financial affairs; and John 1988 Schollmeier, director of physical plant. The picnic pavilion — a lasting gift to the university on behalf of the class of 2004 — will be located between the Max Dr. Suzanne Bergfalk, Las Molock Baseball Field and the New Village. It will serve as a gathering place for the Vegas, Nev., was granted her doctor of philosophy degree entire campus and will be a centralized location for events. from the University of

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Kyle Yeske, Hudson, Wis., Class Reps has a new position with 1995 Alside as a sales needed to representative. He and his Brian Imhoff, Cherokee, wife, Terri, have four children, Iowa, has a new position as promote Caleb, 9, Elizabeth, 7, Annika, the treatment program 5, and Claire, 3. supervisor with the Iowa programs, Department of Human Services. class interaction 1993 Eileen (Brown) Reicher, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is grateful to its Edward Flavin, Darien, Ill., Shakopee, Minn., has a new alumni class representative volunteers. Their great received his Master of Science position as a medical service has helped create a new volunteer system in Communications in 2001 equipment sales executive for that is designed to promote class interaction. Class from Northwestern College Cytyc Corporation. and also received a Master of representatives are helping to promote Saint Mary’s Business Administration in alumni programs, recruit for the Saint Mary’s Greg Storm, Oak Creek, May 2003 from Notre Dame Wis., is an attorney with Convention and Homecoming, assist in the writing College. Reinhart, Boerner, Van of the annual Saint Mary’s Class Newsletter, and are Deuren, S.C. great advocates for the university annual fund. Robert Johnson, We would like to thank the following Edwardsville, Ill., relocated to Illinois from Clearwater, 1996 individuals for their hard work and loyalty to this Florida along with his wife, program. If you are interested in becoming a class Susan, and year-old son, Katherine Bradley, representative (especially if your class is not Daniel. He is the owner of a Woodbury, Minn., is working represented) please fill out the online form on the Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas at the University of Minnesota alumni page of the Saint Mary’s website at franchise. as a postdoctoral research www.smumn.edu/alumni, or you can contact Bob fellow. Fisher, director of the class representative program, Rev. Todd Mlsna, La Crosse, Wis., completed clinical Rochelle (Vacek) Cacka, at (800)635-5987, Ext. 6658. pastoral education at Papillion, Neb., is an Gundersen Lutheran Hospital accredited La Leche League Class Rep Volunteers in August 2003. On Oct. 1, leader and a certified 2003, he became the staff promoter for the Couple to 1954 – Roger Laven chaplain at Franciscan Skemp Couple League. 1957 – Robert Scurio, Dr. Gerald Cavanaugh Medical Center. Carrie (Humeston) Storm, 1962 – Br. Patrick O’Brien, FSC Kristine Patzner-Sprangers, Oak Creek, Wis., is an interior 1970 – Tom Callen Appleton, Wis., is head of designer at InterArc, LTD. 1972 – Kevin Karnick, Dr. Kevin Rozman advertising and interior design 1974 – James Hoey for Home Furniture. Ryan Tanke, San Diego, 1975 – Rebecca (Wilma) Schumacher Calif., has a new position 1976 – Richard Reedy Jesse Pleuss, Park Ridge, Ill., with the San Diego Chargers 1978 – Eileen (Gibbons) Reedy is an account executive for as the senior director of ticket 1982 – Dr. Tom Rice Private HealthCare Systems in sales. Rosemont. 1983 – Laurel Feddema Monica Wareham, Apple 1984 – Pat Fleming, Rob Valerious, Valley, Minn., is a project Sara (Sauber) Blaser 1994 manager at Pearson Vue. 1989 – Mari Beth (Utke) Ross 1990 – Marce (Doyle) Piller Jim McLoone, Santa Monica, Calif., is working for CYRK 1997 1992 – Finbar Murphy Corporate Merchandise 1994 – Karen (Connett) Chapple Services in Los Angeles. Jennifer (Philips) Alessia, 1995 – Kathy Stender, Jennifer Valentino, Sherman, Ill., is a high school Chris McGowan Christian Pasternak, La science teacher for Ball- 1996 – Dan Wallek Grange Park, Ill., is trading Chatham School District 5. 1997 – Molly Murphy, Heidi (Voth) Gaedy exchange-traded funds in 1998 – Brian Sullivan Chicago for Susquehanna Kathryn (Kadlec) Conniff, International Group. has a new position with 1999 – Andrew Yori United Properties as the 2000 – Heidi Pickwall, Anjanet (Kalinowski) Miller, Melissa (Cachor) Ulatowski, communications coordinator. Alison Leighow, Kristine Ditlevson Homer Glen, Ill., was 2001 – Dan Sepion, Jora Deziel promoted to assistant David Eggering, Chicago, 2002 – Caitlain Wondergem controller in January 2004 at opened a company in 2003 2003 – Kimberly Rodr National Surgical Hospitals, called Comfort Keepers, Inc. Melissa and Tim providing non-medical home Ulatowski ’94 have two care for those in need. Classes Not Yet Represented: 1950-53, 1955-56, children. 1958-61, 1963-65, 1966-69, 1971, 1973, 1977, Shawn Hegard, 1979-81, 1985-88, 1991, 1993. Tim Ulatowski, Homer Glen, Bloomington, Minn., works at Ill., is a security specialist in Best Buy Corporation in the the civil aviation field. marketing department.

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Denise McCabe, Medelia, Marty Momsen, Bill Murphy, Chicago, Rev. Tait Schroeder, Minn., is a policy analyst with Gardnerville, Nev., teaches graduated from Loyola Law Madison, Wis., was ordained General Accounting Office in middle school students for University. He passed the a priest in May 2002 and Washington, D.C. Douglas County School Illinois bar examination in finished his degree in District. February 2004. He has been a sacramental theology in Rome Terry McFarland, St. Paul, Chicago firefighter since in June 2003. He is the Minn., recently earned the Laura Lentino, Chicago, Ill., 1996. Parochial Vicar at St. Dennis position of correctional officer is a walker buddy for Avon Catholic Church. II at the Washington County Walk for Breast Cancer. She Todd Parker, Oshkosh, Wis., Sheriff’s Office. She is also coaches walkers on how to was named head coach of Melanie Smith, Crystal, working on her master’s train and fund-raise. She also men’s soccer at Ripon College Minn., is in her fifth year degree in human services works part-time for “The and was named coaching teaching fifth grade at Olson with an emphasis in criminal Heckler,” a satirical director for the Oshkosh Elementary School. justice at Concordia newspaper for Cubs fans, by United Soccer Club. University. Cubs fans. Elizabeth Wiske, 1999 Minneapolis, Minn., has a new position as senior Eric Aschenbrenner, Team Cooney/Doyle marketing project director for Wauwatosa, Wis., was one of Taylor Nelson Sofres. five students at the Medical working to find a cure College of Wisconsin to Amy Vanderscheuren, receive a Mead Witter for cystic fibrosis Duluth, Minn., was promoted Scholarship Award for the from communications 2003-2004 academic year. Feb. 7, 2004 was a whirlwind day for 11-year-old coordinator to director of Kevin Cooney and his parents Kevin ’85 and Kathy professional development at Cynthia (Knollenberg) (Doyle ’87) Cooney. That morning, Kevin — who the Duluth Area Chamber of Champlin, Farmington, suffers from the genetic disease cystic fibrosis — Commerce. Minn., has a new position received a telephone call with Transport America as an from Children’s Memorial 1998 accountant. Hospital, telling him that a Randall Frels, Nagasaki, Krissy (Anttila) Coudron, matching liver was available Japan, is a teacher at three Winona, graduated from St. for his transplant. junior high schools in the John’s University May 9, The 12-hour operation public school system in 2004, with a master’s degree was to take place that Nagasaki. He is employed by in pastoral ministry. evening — the same the Japanese Exchange Teacher Program. evening that family and Tracy (Klassen) Curran, St. friends were scheduled to Albans, United Kingdom, is a Allison Fritscher, Brussels, attend the Annual Cystic part-time lay chaplain at a Belgium, is teaching grade girls secondary school. She is Kevin Cooney Fibrosis Starlight Gala. five at the International Son of Kevin ’85 and writing a book on children’s When, in light of this news, School of Brussels. Kathy (Doyle ’87) no one wanted to attend spirituality and ministry. She Cooney and her husband, Anthony, the gala, the Cooneys have a son, Joshua. Jessica Galvin, St. Paul, urged them to go and have a good time. Minn., has a new position as Margie and Sean Doyle ’81, who co-chaired the Karla Gergen, Minneapolis, a coordinator for TKDA, a gala for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, kept the was named as a recipient of marketing, architecture and crowd informed throughout the night of the the Saint Mary’s Press 2004 engineering firm. Ambassador of Christ progress of the surgery. Several Saint Mary’s alumni Teresa (Wojtysiak) were in attendance, and those who assisted with the Recognition Award in Catholic Ministry. She is a Heldman, South St. Paul, event included Mike Masterson ’81, Matt ’81 and teacher at San Miguel Middle Minn., is a client marketing Maureen (O’Donohue ’80) Connelly, Marty Doyle ’85 School in Minneapolis. manager for General Electric and Geno Cooney ’83. The event raised $250,000. Retail Sales Finance. Kevin, the oldest of four children, lives in Jennifer Klinkner, St. James, Western Springs, Ill. He had been on top of the Minn., spent the 2002-2003 Brian Maschka, Astoria, school year teaching year six N.Y., is working as the donor waiting list for several months for a second production stage manager for liver transplant. at Pinner Wood Middle School outside London. the off-Broadway production The surgery went well, and Kevin left the of “Ears on the Beatle.” hospital 10 days later. In March he returned to Kelly (Anttila) Momsen, Children’s Memorial Hospital for follow-up surgery. Gardnerville, Nev., is teaching Laura (Hewitt) McCurdy, Cystic fibrosis, a disorder that affects 30,000 middle school Spanish for Rochester, Minn., is the Americans, disrupts normal breathing and digestion. Douglas County School director of sales for the Team Cooney/Doyle has raised thousands of dollars District. Radisson Plaza Hotel in Rochester. with walkathons, galas and golf outings, to find a Denise (Kruse) Prow, cure for this disease. For more information, e-mail Rochester, Minn., is employed Leah Mensink-Jacobson, [email protected]. by Olmsted County as a case Peterson, Minn., works as a management coordinator for financial worker with Fillmore Community Action Program. County Social Services.

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Toni (Kowalski) Mercer, Anchorage, Alaska, is a 2000 teacher for the Anchorage School District and is co- Kristin Buege, Caledonia, owner/manager for Minn., started a doctoral Quarterdeck Charters, a program in chiropractics at fishing boat charter company. Northwestern Health Sciences University in May 2004. In her Merridith Morrison, spare time, she coaches sixth- grade girls basketball and Arlington, Va., is a lieutenant Jonathan Zolondek travels. junior grade with the United (right center) is honored for his work States Coast Guard. She Brett Dahlof, Minneapolis, with the U,S, Marine serves as aide to the admiral relocated back to Minnesota Corps and as a in charge of environmental from Raleigh, N.C. He has military police officer protection, and marine safety been an account manager for and security. Cisco Systems since graduating from Saint Mary’s. Students serving in Iraq Mic Nauman, Winona, received her master’s degree Kristin (Joseph) Edwards, The last issue of Saint Mary’s Magazine featured in counselor education from Stillwater, Minn., is an English alumni who have served overseas. But we neglected Winona State University teacher at the Academy of to mention the many SMU students who have where she is employed as a Holy Angels. withdrawn from school and put their education on residence hall director. hold to serve their country. Robert Edwards, Stillwater, Jonathan Zolondek, a sophomore at Kelly (Kirby) Pinta, Huntley, Minn., is coordinator of Ill., received her master’s therapeutic support at the Saint Mary’s, was deployed on Feb. 18, 2004, to degree in reading, language foster care agency, Path Inc. Iraq. His family eagerly awaits his safe return home and literacy in 2004. in late September. It’s been many long days of Robert Greenhalgh, prayer and waiting for Jonathan’s father, Tom, who Angela Pitel, Minneapolis, Madison, Wis., started his works as assistant director of campus safety at the Minn., has a new position as own music production Winona campus. a relocation specialist with company, Naughty Monkey “I, as his father, have mixed feelings,” Tom Sirra. Productions. said. “I am so proud of John, and yet so afraid of Scott Pugh, Maple Grove, James Joyce III, Mendota losing him. This has made his mother and me turn Minn., was named associate Heights, Minn., is an to God in prayers. I don’t believe that I have ever financial analyst at Midwest underwriter for National Truck prayed more, any other time in my life, as I have Medical Insurance Company. Underwriting Managers. since he has been over there. He also partners in a small “We pray for all the military that is over there Amy Kroll, Maple Grove, business that does tax — including our allies — for their safe and speedy preparation and eBay listings. Minn., has a new position at River Way Clinics as a certified return home. Our hearts go out to the parents, who Shannon Schaffer, Roseville, physician’s assistant. have lost their son or daughter over there. My rule Minn., works full-time at has always been that I die first, before either of my American Express as a Carl Morreale, Gurnee, Ill., boys. I hope and pray, that this rule, will come true licensing specialist and holds a has a new position as an for me.” part-time position at Fairview elementary school teacher for Lincoln Elementary School. John has been stationed in Baghdad, Bagouba, University Medical Center as a Fallujah, Karbala and Ramadi. A lance corporal in psychiatric associate. Renee Speltz, Lenox, Mass., the U.S. Marine Corps and a military police officer, completed her master’s Andy Sobiech, Golden John guards the second largest prison in Iraq, goes degree in fine arts at Valley, Minn., is a video game house-to-house on patrols and protects convoys. Minnesota State University, buyer for Navarre “He considers it an honor, to be able to serve Mankato, in June 2003. She is Corporation. continuing her actor training for his country,” Tom said. “He says that there are a as an intern at Shakespeare & lot of good Iraqi people. The news media does not Robert Stangler, Lakeville, Company in the give the service people, nor the Iraqi people, credit Minn., started a new position Massachusetts Berkshires. for what they do.” at Guy Carpenter & Company, Upon his return to the U.S. this fall, John plans Inc. as a network Catherine Stangler, administrator and systems to continue studying criminal justice at Saint Mary’s. Rochester, Minn., is a lifestyle “No one likes war, so please support our administrator. coach for Mayo Medical Center. troops,” Tom said. “Be thankful that there are Annissa Ulbrich, Madison, young men and women who put their lives on hold Wis., started a new position Laura (Carpenter) Sufka, for the Iraqi people and for all of us. Never forget in November 2003 with Bloomington, Minn., 9/11 and all the people we lost there. Please pray GTECH Corporation as a graduated with a master of for all our service people.” project manager. arts in education in June 2004 If you know of more SMU students or alumni from Saint Mary’s. Robert Weaver, who are serving overseas, let us know. We’ll put Minneapolis, took a new Kristin Van Sloun, their names and contact information online at position as a national recruiter Alexandria, Va., is an www.smumn.edu/alumni. in June 2003 with Wells Fargo occupational therapist for Home Mortgage. Rehab Plus Group.

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Chris Tedrick, St. Francis, Amy Jungerberg, Holmen, Minn., has a new position in 2002 Wis., has a new position as a sales and customer relations pre-flight design technician for Methodist Hospital- Jennifer (Alt) Gelhar, with La Crosse Graphics, Inc. International Diabetes Oshkosh, Wis., graduated Foundation. from Palmer College of Hayley Knudsen, Chiropractic in 2003. Minneapolis, has a new Alodia Verhage, Wausau, position in the marketing and Staci Hemmelman, Winona, Wis., has a position with the communications department is working on her master’s Wausau School District at Hamline University. degree in counseling and teaching Spanish. psychology services at the Holly Nester, Wabasso, Jennifer Webb ’93 and Rochester center of Saint Minn., is teaching band and Mary’s University. David John Kissane were 2001 choir at St. Michael’s School married Oct. 18, 2003. in Morgan. Bridesmaids included SMU Gregory Adams, Boise, Jonathan Marlette, Omaha, graduates Heather (Perkins Idaho, completed his master’s Neb., is a registered nurse at Margaret Ortmann, Iowa ’94) Ferber and Christine degree in English from Boise Creighton University Medical City, Iowa, has a new position (Coglianese ’93) Collins. The couple lives in Bartlett, Ill. State University in May 2004. Center. as a research assistant at the University of Iowa. Melissa Austin, Winona, is Katie Peel, St. Louis, Mo., is working as marketing teaching high school English Erikka Voelz, Davie, Fla., has Al Kolman ’91 to Rosemary and coaching soccer and coordinator with Reinhart a new teaching position at Stich, Minneapolis, on Sept. dance. Food Service. Village Elementary School. 13, 1997. Saint Mary’s alumni and faculty in attendance Angela Sobieck, Elk River, Corey Detert, Milwaukee, Jason Thilges, Welcome, were Tom Ethen ’87, Tom Minn., is a commission Minn., returned to the U.S. Clemens ’87, Brian Hutton Wis., has a new position as a analyst for United Health after being in Afghanistan for ’88, Tony Tlougan ’88, branch manager with Twin Care. City Federal Bank. seven months. David Gawarecki ’91, Brother Roderick Dan Wagner, Las Vegas, Robertson ’63, Craig Rath Kimberly (Bennett) Eggert, Nev., has a new position as a ’89, Jim Mohan ’91, Mark Maple Grove, Minn., is a staff accountant with Timet. physical therapist at Physicians Kenney ’91, Eric Gilmore WEDDINGS ’92, Toby Leonard ’92, Kent Diagnostics and Kathy Willis, Barrington, Ill, Maryann Szostak ’76 to Rehabilitation. is employed with the Shriners Linder ’94, Mike Steskal ’94 Ralph Wolf, Las Vegas, Nev., Hospital for Children-Chicago and Dr. Jeffrey Highland. on Dec. 27, 2003. Carrie Fox, Wauwatosa, as a spinal cord injury Wis., is a paramedic for research specialist. Ann McDevitt ’92 to Mark Paratech Ambulance Service Dan Lange ’83 to Beth Struthers, Eden Prairie, Minn., in Walworth and Milwaukee Offord, Orland Park, Ill., on on June 7, 2003. 2003 Counties. Sept. 5, 2003. Katharine Baechler ’95 to Mary Stephenson ’87 to Shelley Haake, Rochester, Ian Bentz, Fairmont, Minn., Benjamin Gabrio, David Spurr, Naperville, Ill., on Minn., is a registered nurse at is working for Profinium Minneapolis, on Sept. 30, Financial as a loan officer. Oct. 25, 2003. St. Marys Hospital. 2003. Katie Crotty, Rochester, Timothy Davis ’89 to Clara Karl Kaliher, Newark, Del., Nancy Jungwirth ’96 to Minn., started a new position Jeannette Rodriguez, has received a master’s degree Jeffrey Heuer, West St. Paul, with Mayo Clinic as a clinical Bensenville, Ill., on Feb. 22, Minn., on March 4, 2004. in community counseling lab technologist. 2004. from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Jennifer Philips ’97 to Mark Virginia and completed a Alessia, Sherman, Ill., on July counseling internship at 6, 2003. Delaware Guidance for Youth and Family Services. Nels Popp ’97 to Stephanie, La Crosse, Wis., on Jan. 31, Jodi Meier, West St. Paul, 2004. Minn., has a new position as senior title specialist with Denise Kruse ’98 to Marcell Agility Title, Inc. Prow, Rochester, Minn., on Sept. 28, 2001. Michael Murphy, Caledonia, Minn., is a student at William Kelly Kirby ’99 to Chris Mitchell Law School. Pinta, Huntley, Ill., on Aug. 10, 2002. Kelly Steuck, Moline, Ill., has joined fellow alums Brandon Dina Randazzo ’99 to Peter Darling ’01 and Justin Radke, Chicago, on Aug. 23, Hendershot ’01 in a new Nancy Blash ’81, Park Ridge, Ill., married Mark Holihan on 2003. Laura Faul ’00 was a business venture, Orbis Dec. 28, 2003. Saint Mary’s alumni in attendance were Kathy bridesmaid. Saint Mary’s Technology. She is employed (McAleer ’80) Nutt, Sheila (Casey ’80) Cascino and Liz alumni in attendance were at TownNews.com as a web (Riordan ’80) Hattenberger. Kathy Ade ’99 and Beth designer. Chambers ’01.

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BIRTHS Tammy and Derek Straight ’87, Lake Geneva, Wis., a Becky and Ralph Ghiselli ’75, daughter, Ruth Anne Olwig- Wilmette, Ill., a daughter, Straight, on Oct. 27, 2003. Grace Caroline, on July 27, She joins Christian, 9, and 2003. She joins Matthew. Shane, 7. Dr. Raymond Hoffman ’83, Elliott City, Md., adopted a Brian and Jill (Corrigan ’88) son, Gunnar Andreas, in Miller, West Dundee, Ill., a February 2002. son, on Sept. 20, 2003. He joins Quinn, 6, and Olivia, 2. David Thompson and Kirsten Almo ’84, Olivet, Mich., Christopher ’89 and Donna adopted a daughter, Amelia, Several Saint Mary’s alumni and friends attended the (Steinke ’88) Woelffer, St. wedding ceremony of Daniel Goodnature ’00 and Amy in February 2003. She joins Charles, Ill., a daughter, LaMargo ’00 on May 15, 2004, in Alsip, Chicago. Joining them Zoe and Andie. Catherine, on May 29, 2003. were, from left: front, Catherine Brochu ’99 and Theresa She joins Matthew, 6, and Miller ’03; back, Colin Wright ’02, Michael Gordon Engstrom David and Kathleen (Crozier Lauren, 4. ’00, Scott Murphy ’02, Stacy Simenson ’00, Joseph Flanigan ’84) Eikens, Minneapolis, a ’01, Corey Anderson ’99 and Joe Bedor ’02. The couple daughter, Meghan Ann, on resides in Chicago. Nov. 2, 2003. She joins Scott and Amy (Valenti ’90) Patrick and William. Augustine, Long Grove, Ill., a son, Cameron Lawrence, on Larry and Lori (Macoskey Nov. 16, 2003. He joins Olivia Kim Bisek ’00 to Eric Katie State ’01 and Aimee ’84) Lavigne, St. Paul, Minn., Kathleen, 2. Taillefer ’01 were personal Williams ’00, Shakopee, a daughter, Grace Helen, in attendants. Minn., on Aug. 23, 2003. January 2004. Saint Mary’s alumni in Tina and Robert Chuhak ’90, attendance were Angie Pitel Kris Biwer ’01, to John Kissimmee, Fla., a daughter, Fred and Maria (Swastek ’00, Becky (Sklenicka ’00) Moore, Mankato, Minn., on Rebecca, on March 10, 2004. ’85) Hilgart, Chicago, a son, Clark, Kris Buege ’00, Nov. 29, 2003. De Ann Dokken ’00, Brion Luke Christian, on March 2, Jeanne and Bryan Flynn ’90, Corey Detert ’01 to Julia 2004. He joins Lexi, 12, and Appling ’00, Tom Boos ’00 Chicago, a son, Patrick and Angela Schimek ’00. Kinzer, Milwaukee, Wis., on Fredrick, 1. May 17, 2003. Timothy, on Feb. 6, 2004. He Steve and Traci (Timlin ’86) joins Connor. Laura Carpenter ’00, to Eric Marisa Wilson ’01 to Jason Sufka, Bloomington, Minn., Auger, Cannon Falls, Minn., Dille, Red Wing, Minn., on Robert M.A. ’97 and Amy on Aug. 9, 2003. a son, Samuel Edward, on Jan. 25, 2003. May 10, 2004. (Keen ’90) French, Winona, a daughter, Alison, on Feb. Kristin Joseph ’00 to Robert Jennifer Alt ’02 to Joseph Edwards ’00, Stillwater, Gelhar, Oshkosh, Wis., on Joe ’86 and Julie (Meehan 26, 2004. She joins David, Minn., on June 21, 2003. Nov. 1, 2003. ’84) Kaiser, Northbrook, Ill., a Jacob, Noah and Samuel. son, Daniel Joseph, on Dec. Kimberly Bennett ’01 to Brooke Larsen ’02 to 16, 2003. He joins Joe, John, William ’90 and Mia Aaron Eggert, Maple Grove, Andrew Persoon ’02, Matt and Maria. He is the (Cacciabondo ’90) Geheren, Minn., on Oct. 18, 2003. Erin Coralville, Iowa, on April 3, 30th grandchild of Philip adopted a son, Thomas Jack Vogt ’01 was a bridesmaid. 2004. Kaiser Sr. ’41. Lee. He joins Michael, 9.

Kevin and Kimberly (Thome ’90) Hand, Glenview, Ill., twins, Liam John and Ciara Louise, on Jan. 6, 2004. They join Moira Louise, 3.

Raymond ’90 and Christine (Anderson ’91) Olson, Maple Grove, Minn., a daughter, Mariah Christine, on Oct. 19, 2003. She joins Charlie, 4, and Amanda, 6.

Chris ’90 and Judy (Goepfrich ’92) Thommes, Meredith Riewe ’02 and Bill Daniel ’02 were married June 19, 2004, in Winnebago, Minn. In attendance were many Saint Mary’s University friends including, from left: front, Sarah Hamus Edina, Minn., a son, Joseph ’02, Kate Dougherty ’03, Julie Jewison ’03, Kim Sonnek ’02, Angie Bower ’08; middle, Amanda Ries Dominic, on Jan. 21, 2003. ’02, Katie Blaschko ’07, Abby Riewe ’04, Kevin Schemenauer, Kevin O’Connor ’03, Andrew He joins Max. Blomquist ’04, Tony St. Louis ’02; back, Renae Carlson ’05, Molly (Schoff ’02) Schroeder, Kayla Schroeder, Holly Nester ’03, Tim Gossen ’01, Rosa Kadera-Redmond ’03, Derek TenEyck ’03, Angie (DiPinto) Amburn, Brandon Amburn, Bryan Amburn ’01, Chris Haywood ’02, Kellie (Collins) Hove Geni and Todd Guenther ’99, Alex Hove ’98, Andrew Steger, Lisa (Eichsteadt ’02) Steger, Craig Steger ’01, Luke Genthe, and ’91, Louisville, Ky., a son, Deacon Dana Christensen ’01. Andrew Trey, on Feb. 21, 2004.

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Michael ’91 and Bridgid Matthew ’93 and Kimberly Nick ’95 and Anne Marie Ron and Rochelle (Vacek (Reed ’91) Kyle, Chicago, a (Jentink ’94) Rowley, (Kruse ’97) Proulx, White ’96) Cacka, Papillion, Neb., a son, James Francis, on Oct. Austin, Minn., a daughter, Ella Bear Lake, Minn., a son, daughter, Miriam, on Sept. 7, 13, 2003. Godfather is John Faith, on June 10, 2003. Murray ’91. Jackson Alexander, on Jan. 2003. She joins Isaiah, 5, and Steven and Kristine Patzner- 19, 2004. Faith, 3. Michael ’91 and Mary Sprangers ’93, Appleton, (Gavin ’91) Small, Lemont, Wis., a daughter, Alison Ann, Dan and Rebecca (Netzke on Oct. 8, 2003. Lisa and Dan Schaefer ’95, Ill., a son, Brady Thomas, on ’96) Clark, Hastings, Minn., a Aug. 22, 2003. He joins Emily, St. Cloud, Minn, a son, daughter, Sarah, on July 28, 6, and Jack, 4. David and Angela Amore- Nathan John, on Aug 20, Lind ’94, Brooklyn Park, 2003. 2003. He joins Elizabeth, 5, Joe and Lisa (Mettille ’92) Minn., a son, Andrew, on Michael, 4, and Nicholas, 2. Gearen, Plymouth, Minn., a Oct. 10, 2002. Michelle and Pete son, Ryan Andrew, on Feb. Rentmeester ’96, 10, 2004. Patrick and Michelle Greg ’95 and Carrie (Vilmain ’94) Johnson, Wrightstown, Wis., a son, (Humeston ’96) Storm, Oak Jay and Tricia (Winders ’92) Chesterfield, Mo., triplets, Isaac James, on Feb. 22, Grossert, Burlington, Wis., a Anna, Kate and Patrick, on Creek, Wis., a son, Aidan 2004. He joins Joshua daughter, Lorelei, on Aug. 8, June 30, 2003. They join Caird, on Dec. 17, 2003. Thomas, 2. 2003. Elizabeth, 4.

Jason and Annemari Jason and Anne Marie (Gamberdino ’92) Kerr, (Kelly ’94) Kaull, Vernon Hills, Ill., a son, Tristan Lindenhurst, Ill., a son, Peter Brother Julius Winkler Rocco, on Nov. 21, 2003. He Myles, on Jan. 28, 2004. joins Kennedy. dedicated life to teaching Carolyn and Christian Charles and Molly Pasternak ’94, LaGrange At the age of 83, Brother Julius Winkler ’36, FSC, (Stevermer ’92) Olson, Park, Ill., a daughter, Emma Ph.D., was still getting rave reviews from his Oakdale, Minn., twin Lorraine, on Feb. 21, 2004. psychology students at Saint Mary’s University. daughters, Cecelia and Brother Julius’ Andrea and John Pizza ’94, Caroline, on Nov. 18, 2003. Dallas, Texas, a son, Quinn teaching career lasted until Alexander, on April 7, 2004. five years before his death Mark ’92 and Ann Marie on May 8, 2004, at the age (Wolfe ’92) Steenberg, Aaron ’94 and Kristin (Witt of 89. Rosemount, Minn., a son, ’94) Paul, Shakopee, Ill., a Devin Wolfe, on Nov. 12, “You’ve got to live a daughter, Sophie Elizabeth, 2002. satisfying life, or life isn’t on Feb. 20, 2003. She joins worth living,” he once said. Kira, 5. Jeremy and Laura A De La Salle Christian (Lambrecht ’92) Soldner, Paul ’95 and Stephenie Brother for 72 years, he Lancaster, Wis., a daughter, (Sackett ’96) Elliott, St. Paul, was born Francis Winkler in Evelyn Lucille, on April 1, Minn., a son, Ryan, on Nov. Saint Paul. He received a 2004. 6, 2003. B.S. degree in chemistry from Saint Mary’s College Katie and John Trainor ’92, in 1936, an M.A. in Education from DePaul David and Karyn (O’Driscoll University of Chicago in 1942 and a Ph.D. in Frankfort, Ill., a son, Ian ’95) Fuller, Plainfield, Ill., a James, on Aug. 24, 2003. He son, Sean David, on June 30, Psychology from St. Louis University of St. Louis, joins Aidan John, 2, Jacob, 3, 2003. Mo., in 1953. and Keegan, 3. He was a teacher and administrator at Catholic Mark ’95 and Nora high schools from 1936 to 1950 when he became Brian and Bethany (Granger (Leonard ’95) Gottwalt, director of graduate studies at St. Louis University. ’92) Warburton, Providence, Savage, Minn., a son, Derek R.I., a daughter, Ellen Ainsley, He was academic dean at Saint Mary’s from 1952 Virgil, on Dec. 4, 2003. He until 1965. From 1965 until his “retirement” in on March 24, 2004. joins Gretta, 2. 1980, he taught in the undergraduate human Jesse ’93 and Patricia Brian ’95 and Courtney (Hill services and psychology programs and served as (McLaughlin ’92) Pleuss, ’95) Haggerty, Middleton, dean of graduate studies and as an advisor. His final Park Ridge, Ill., a son, Declan Wis., a daughter, Shea teaching assignments were as professor of John, on Nov. 25, 2003. Elizabeth, on Feb. 21, 2004. psychology at the Alder Institute of Minneapolis and the Saint Mary’s University Twin Cities campus. Barry and Lisa (Holman ’93) Mike and Myra (Ramos ’95) Fox, West Des Moines, Iowa, Koehn, Oakdale, Minn., a He retired at the De La Salle Community of the a daughter, Zoey Lynn, on son, Nicholas Edward, on Christian Brothers in Minneapolis until failing health Dec. 12, 2003. She joins April 19, 2004. He joins brought him to Catholic Eldercare of that city. Brandon, 4. Jonathan Louis, 2. Winkler was given the rank of Distinguished University Professor in the School of Graduate Dr. Matthew and Dr. Barbara Chris ’95 and Jennifer Studies during Founder’s Day in 1996. In 1986, he (Hale ’93) Richlen, (Lucca ’96) Mandel, was honored with the school’s Religious Service Wauwatosa, Wis., a son, Milwaukee, Wis., a son, Jack Pierce Michael, in November Patrick, on April 9, 2004. He Award at Homecoming. 2003. joins Henry, 2.

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Dan ’96 and Kathy (Altman Anthony and Carolyn (Walsh ’95) Wallek, White Bear ’00) Engberg, Red Wing, John ’Jack’ Williams — Lake, Minn., a son, Joseph Minn., a son, Bryce Anthony, Patrick, on Feb. 25, 2004. on Sept. 20, 2003. He joins lifelong sports enthusiast Eva Maxine. Kelly and Benjamin John “Jack” Williams ’41 was full of stories of the Winkelman ’96, McHenry, Jeremy and Heidi (Wall ’00) Saint Mary’s University athletic greats. Ill., a daughter, Jodie Lynn, on Pickwall, Winona, a son, He and his brother, Chuck ’42, played varsity Aug. 26, 2003. Tristan Joseph, on Aug. 29, sports at Saint Mary’s and 2003. fondly remembered Monica and Paul Zobitz ’96, Rochester, Minn., a son, Jarod rubbing elbows with the Chris ’00 and Kelly (Booth Patrick Mauro-Zobitz, in likes of Max Molock, Ed ’02) Tedrick, St. Francis, December 2002. Krause, Pete Fischbach, Minn., a daughter, Olivia, in May 2002. Carl Calabrese, Tom James and Kathleen Barrett and Clint Wagner. (Sullivan ’97) Degnan, Oak Though he never Park, Ill., a daughter, Maeve Maranda (Holt ’01) Eckert, Marjorie, on March 14, 2004. Nora Springs, Iowa, a went on to sports daughter, Naya Raquel, on stardom, Williams, who Ryan and Rosanne Nov. 3, 2003. died May 5, 2004, at the (Hartmann ’97) Freitag, age of 84, was a sports enthusiast his entire life. Hector, Minn., a son, Riley Greg ’01 and Teresa He entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and served (Sampson ’01) Setterlund, Alan, on Dec. 6, 2002. He in the Pacific Theatre of World War II with the 41st joins Kyanee, 5, and Kaitlin, 4. Fridley, Minn., a daughter, Ashley, on Dec. 15, 2003. Infantry Division. In the late 1950s, he worked for the federal government’s General Improper Activities Arturo ’97 and Sherry (Flint ’96) Garcia, Columbia, Mo., a Committee in the Labor and Management Field, son, Eric Mauricio, on Oct. DEATHS headed by Robert Kennedy. 30, 2003. He came back to Saint Mary’s in 1965, and Robert F. Donahue ’29, served as the controller/comptroller until his Springfield, Ill., on April 17, Shawn ’97 and Lisa (Priadka retirement in 1994. ’96) Hegard, Bloomington, 2004. Minn., a daughter, Grace, on June 11, 2003. Conrad L. Schissel ’31, Adams, Minn., on Dec. 26, John Griffin ’43, Orlando, James D. O’Malley ’55, Dan and Jennifer (Gray ’97) 2003. Downers Grove, Ill., on March Kimber, Racine, Wis., a Fla., on Jan. 7, 2004. 12, 2004. daughter, May Elizabeth, on Most Reverend George H. Feb. 10, 2003. Speltz, D.D. ’32, St. Cloud, James J. O’Donnell ’44, Minn., on Feb. 1, 2004. Kenosha, Wis., on March 20, Richard J. deGrood ’57, Eau Claire, Wis., on Feb. 8, 2004. Joe and Molly (Huenecke 2004. ’97) Roenna, Plainfield, Ill., a Dr. John J. Satory ’33, La Leroy B. Schultz ’57, daughter, Sofia Lily, on June Crosse, Wis., on March 25, Dr. Robert A. Stoy ’45, Little Reinbeck, Iowa, on March 11, 18, 2003. 2004. Falls, Minn., on Jan. 22, 2004. 2004. Brother Mark La Mont, FSC Brian ’98 and Kelly (Cerone Brother Benedict Lidinsky, ’35, St. Paul, Minn., on Feb. Chester E. Wells Jr. ’57, ’97) Sullivan, Lisle, Ill., a son, FSC ’48, Manila, Philippines, 2, 2004. Vernon Hill, Ill., on Jan. 15, Terrance Patrick, on March on Jan. 3, 2004. 27, 2004. 2004. Harold J. Weiler ’36, Charles R. McCall ’49, Chad and Krissy (Anttila Albuquerque, N.M., on Oct. Anthony J. Spalitto ’58, ’98) Coudron, Winona, a 25, 2002. Arlington Heights, Ill., on April Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 5, son, Brayden Daniel, on Nov. 13, 2004. 2004. 4, 2003. Ernest C. Mitchell ’37, Kewaskum, Wis., in April Max E. McGrath ’49, Tucson, Thomas D. Nuelle ’60, Marcell and Denise (Kruse 2004. Ariz., on March 16, 2004. Woodstock, Ill., on Aug. 23, ’98) Prow, Rochester, Minn., 2003. a son, Riley, on Oct. 12, 2002. Joseph DeFrances ’38, Louis W. Bertolini ’50, Santa Baton Rouge, La., on Dec. 27, Maria, Calif., on April 27, Eugene R. Grosko ’61, Devin and Teresa (Wojtysiak 2003. 2004. Kansas City, Kan., on March ’99) Heldman, South St. James A. Walz ’40, Madison, 20, 2004. Paul, Minn., a son, Connor, Wis., on May 5, 2004. John B. DeHaven ’52, Fredric G. Novy ’61, on May 20, 2003. Shorewood, Wis., on June 9, Charles J. Zepp ’40, Glenview, Ill., on April 30, 2003. Ryan and Leah Mensink- Chippewa Falls, Wis., in 2004. Jacobson ’99, Peterson, January 2004. Minn., a daughter, Emarie Thomas G. Barnes ’54, J. Michael Gartner ’62, Autumn, on Nov. 27, 2003. Emery F. Harmon Jr. ’42, Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 27, Preston, Minn., on Sept. 7, Aurora, Ill., on May 27, 2004. 2003. 2003. Nathan ’99 and Autumn (Hale ’99) Warden, Jordan, Monsignor Thomas M. John M. Cooney ’55, Cletus P. Janikowski ’62, Minn., a daughter, Winona Ploof ’42, Wabasha, Minn., Romeoville, Ill., on Jan. 10, Dubuque, Iowa, on Feb. 3, Elizabeth, on April 19, 2004. on May 31, 2004. 2004. 2004.

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Kathy (Galvin ’79) Basil O’Leary an educator SYMPATHY TO Grotemeyer, Patty (Galvin Philip Kaiser Sr. ’41, Tom ’82) Seegert, Peter Galvin and activist Kaiser ’69, Philip Kaiser Jr. ’91, Rich Reedy ’76 and ’74, Elizabeth (Kaiser ’77) Dave Reedy ’82, on the Basil O’Leary (formerly Brother K. Basil, FSC ’42) Wyer and Joe ’86 and Julie death of their father and once told a newspaper reporter he was “an ex-con, (Meehan ’84) Kaiser, on the uncle, Thomas Galvin, on a felon, a burglar, a thief and an arsonist.” death of their daughter, sister April 19, 2003. O’Leary passionately fought the Vietnam War, and sister-in-law, Margaret and was sent to jail as part of the 1968 Milwaukee Kaiser-Sperl, on April 15, Kevin McGrath ’85, on the 14 Trial. 2004. death of his father, Max McGrath ’49, on March 16, He, along with 13 others, broke into the Robert Mitchell ’42, on the 2004. Milwaukee draft board offices in 1968 and stole death of his brother, Ernest 5,000 draft records. They later burned the records Mitchell ’37, on April 9, Mary (Stephenson ’87) during a late-night bonfire 2004. Spurr, on the death of her in front of the media. mother, R. Judith Stephenson, Chuck Williams ’42, David on Oct. 4, 2002. In their public Williams ’88 and Anne statement, they said, “We Williams ’91, on the death of Laurie (Berg ’88) Wilson who burn these records of their brother and father, John and Heidi (Berg ’93) Geiken our society’s war machine Williams ’41, on May 5, on the death of their father, are participants in a 2004. James Berg, former SMU movement of resistance to business manager and slavery, a struggle that Joseph Connelly ’44, bookstore manager, on Aug. Michael McCall ’73, and 17, 2004. James’ wife, Cora, remains as unresolved in Frank ’76 and Mary Beth worked in the SMU library America as in most of the (McCall ’76) Howard, on the before retirement. world. Man remains an death of their brother-in-law, object to be rewarded insofar as he is obedient and father and father-in-law, Gayle (Engesser ’88) Brekke useful, to be punished when he dares declare his Charles McCall ’49, on April and Cindy (Engesser ’88) liberation. Our action concentrates on the Selective 13, 2004. Jones, on the death of their father, Lyle Engesser, on Jan. Service System because its relation to murder is W. Wayne Smith ’46 and Dr. 13, 2004. immediate. Men are drafted (or volunteer for fear of Jeffrey Smith ’72, on the being drafted ) as killers for the state. Their victims death of their brother and Danelle Maschka ’92, on the litter the planet.” father, Leo Smith Jr., on death of her mother, Lola O’Leary died this March in South Bend, Ind., at March 23, 2004. Maschka, on Jan. 14, 2004. the age of 83. Capt. Robert Feiten ’48, John Rogers ’94, on the He graduated from Saint Mary’s College in Philip Feiten ’52, Lori Feiten death of his father, John C. 1942 with a degree in philosophy, and began ’80 and Thomas Feiten ’89, Rogers, on Feb. 22, 2004. teaching English, French, philosophy and religion at on the death of their sister-in- Saint Mary’s in 1950. By 1959, records show he was law, wife and mother, Therese Timothy Ulatowski ’94, on chairman of the Economics Department. Feiten, on March 26, 2004. the death of his grandmother, During the course of the 1968 trial, O’Leary left Alice Wenshutonis, on Aug. C. William Baxa ’51, on the 30, 2003. the order of the Christian Brothers, and by 1970, he death of his wife, Mary Ellen, began teaching at the University of Notre Dame — in March 2004. Terry Aney ’97, on the death where he publicly championed more causes. When of his father, Robert Aney, on writing letters to the editor, O’Leary frequently used Edward deGrood ’61, on Jan. 23, 2004. the pen names Prairie Dog, Mole-in-Residence and the death of his brother, Brother Frog. Richard deGrood ’57, on Joseph “Patrick” O’Hara Feb. 8, 2004. ’99, on the death of his grandfather, Joseph O’Hara, Thomas Callen ’70, on the on Feb. 26, 2004. death of his brother, Tim Michael G. Pehler ’64, La Brian W. Montgomery ’79, Callen, on Jan. 14, 2004. Andy Blake ’03, on the Crosse, Wis., on May 9, 2004. Burr Ridge, Ill., on May 14, death of his mother, Marilyn 2004. Roger Eichman ’70, Peter Blake, on Feb. 21, 2004. Dr. Michael K. Lowery ’64, ’78 and Ann (Frundt ’77) Carlsbad, Calif., on July 23, Brian A. Wilson ’79, San Wildenborg, Paul 2003. Francisco, Calif., on April 10, Wildenborg ’85 and Kalon 2004. Eichman ’02, on the death of Robert H. Meixner ’66, their mother, mother-in-law Macomb, Ill., on May 24, Kevin P. Wleklinski ’80, and grandmother, Elaine 2004. Tucson, Ariz., on March 26, Wildenborg, on Jan. 9, 2004. 2004. Michael J. Strugalla ’68, Adelea Moe ’75, on the Stephen M. Collins ’82, Schofield, Wis., on Feb. 4, Minneapolis, on Jan. 14, death of her mother, Caroline 2004. 2004. Moe, on March 8, 2004.

Richard A. Setter ’75, Eau Peter Farley Brosnahan ’91, Tom Stanley ’75, on the Claire, Wis., on May 17, 2004. San Diego, Calif., on Jan. 22, death of his father, Richard 2004. Stanley, on March 26, 2004.

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WINONA CAMPUS CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 2004 October 2004 THEATRE 11 Cardinal ‘M’ Club Weekend 1-3 Family weekend A current Sports Hall of Fame 15 Mid-term professional Induction 16-19 Autumn recess and student SPORTS 20 Classes resume performance calendar is For a complete schedule of available online: SMU sporting events, check November 2004 www.pagetheatre.org online at www.smumn.edu/ 12-13 SMU Convention — sports Twin Cities 24-29 Thanksgiving recess 30 Classes resume

December 2004 17-18 Final examinations 20-21 Final examinations 22-Jan 10 Christmas recess

January 2005 11 Semester II classes begin

44 SAINT MARY’S MAGAZINE FALL 2004 OUR HISTORY

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Photos from the archives show the way it used to be.

Tuxedos on the Wilkie

Members of the 1960 Saint Mary’s College Concert Chorus pose in their Tony Martin tuxedos on the Wilkie, an old Mississippi River showboat. A replica (now named the Julius C. Wilkie) stands at the foot of the Levee and serves as a museum, as the original Wilkie burned down in 1981. Anyone with more — or more accurate — information about these photos is welcome to contact Saint Mary’s Magazine editor, Deb Nahrgang. Mail comments to: Saint Mary’s Magazine, Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #36, Winona, MN 55987. Or, send e-mail to: [email protected]. YOU’REYOU’RE INVITED!INVITED! NOVEMBER 12-13, 2004 EARLE BROWN CENTER BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. Saint Mary’s faculty, staff, students and Christian Brothers are bringing the university to the Twin Cities to reconnect with alumni and friends, meet prospective students and their families and to share Saint Mary’s with you! This unprecedented event will have something for everyone! For more information and updates, go to our website at www.smumn.edu/alumni.

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