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Women & Philanthropy . . . Leaving Their Mark. VOLUME 85 ISSUE NO.3 2 SUMMER 2008 Find YOUR Passion OWU Ohio Wesleyan Magazine www.owualumni.com Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Online Community

Editor FEATURES // Women and Philanthropy Pamela Besel

Assistant Editor Ericka Kurtz 4 NOT YOUR FATHER’S PHILANTHROPY

Class Notes Editor As the landscape of philanthropy continues to change, more and more women are able Andrea Strle ’99 to give their time, talent, and treasures to the institutions and community causes most [email protected] important to them. Design Design Communications, Inc. Cover Design: Sara Stuntz 6 BUSINESS MATTERS Contributing Photographers Amy Allan “Follow your own vision,” advises Jean Carper ’53, best-selling author/entrepreneur. And Doug Martin that’s exactly what she and attorney and teacher Rachel Diehl ’91 are doing. OWU remains Jeff Bates near and dear to these two successful alumnae.

University Communications Office (740) 368-3335 8 HELPING HANDS Interim Director of Alumni Relations Brenda DeWitt Carolyn Alexander Hobson ’58 and Virginia Pearsall Kirkwood ’64 know that the only way Alumni Relations Office to do something good is to “just do it.” Phone: (740) 368-3325 Fax: (740) 368-3328 Email: [email protected] 10 GIVING ARTFULLY Web site: www.owu.edu OWU Magazine: http://magazine.owu.edu Supporting their two great loves—art and Ohio Wesleyan—has been the passion and The Ohio Wesleyan Magazine (ISSN 0030-1221) pleasure of Nancy LaPorte Meek ’59 and Elizabeth “Zibby” Tozer ’64. is published in Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring by Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Periodicals postage paid at Delaware, Ohio and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send 11 ACROSS GENERATIONS address changes to The Magazine, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio 43015. General Linda Radigan ’02 and Helen Crider Smith ’56 show that there is more than one way to give University telephone number: to Ohio Wesleyan, crossing vocations, avocations, and generations. 740.368.2000.

Printed on recycled paper Editorial Board Members Kathy Baird, University Communications Pam Besel, University Communications Editor’s Pen Karen Crossman, Development Carol DelPropost, Admission & Financial Aid Margaret Drugovich, University Communications, Admission & Financial Aid Roger Ingles, Athletics Ericka Kurtz, University Communications Ida Mostofi, University Communications David Robbins, Interim President & Provost Brenda DeWitt, Alumni Relations Mark Shipps, University Relations Leaving their mark. Sara Stuntz, University Communications

Within this edition of the Magazine, we’re focusing on Women and DEPARTMENTS // Philanthropy—OWU alumnae, to be more precise. And yes, the ladies about whom you’ll read (starting on page 4), have most definitely left their marks on this University, their communities, and the world. 13 // TAKE NOTICE Lady Dusky and the Bard Our intention in selecting our storymakers is to recognize their Family Ties accomplishments and generosity, while also asking you, our readers, to notice something else: the spirit, stewardship, and special bond among 16 // FROM THE JAYWALK these ladies. Across vocations, avocations, and generations. Commencement 2008 Tributes and Triumphs Equally powerful is an OWU student-athlete’s tale of awe and Legacies of Excellence Football History Revisited appreciation concerning the recent dedication of Ohio Wesleyan’s Margaret Sagan Field. As Miranda Simmons ’08 writes, (page 28)… “It took four years, the charity of an amazing woman, Margaret Pickett 24 // GIFTS AND GRATITUDE Sagan ’48, and countless hours devoted by OWU’s athletic department, OWU Receives Multi-Million Dollar for this field to come to fruition.” Miranda is a very grateful former Alumni Gifts catcher for Ohio Wesleyan’s softball team. Rickey Phase One A Special Wedding Gift….For OWU We hope you enjoy this edition of the Magazine, and have a terrific 27 // BISHOP BATTLES summer.

Alumni Football Captains Rally Pamela Besel in September Editor OWU Wins All-Sports Trophy A Home Run for OWU Scenes from the Dale Bruce Scholar Athlete Dinner

31 // ALUMNI HAPPENINGS Also in this issue: OWU’s 2008 Distinguished Achievement Reunion Notes Citation Award Winners Alumni Weekend 2008 2008 Off Campus Events Class Notes

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 1 Leader’s Letter>> Noble Achievements and Contributions of OWU Alumnae

University so critical in today’s com­ Tahir-Kheli ’61, the senior advisor to the petitive marketplace, women have played U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and continue to play a sig­nificant role in and a director for Democracy, Human all of these important areas. Rights and Inter­national Operations, has represented the University in the political From the early days of the founding of arena, while Mary King ’62 who worked Ohio Wesleyan’s Female College and the alongside the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther first $10,000 gift in 1855 from Mary King, Jr., in the U.S. civil rights movement, Monnett Bain (1859) for construction of has represent­ed the University’s humani­ the college’s first and only dorm and class­ tarian emphasis. These are but a few of room building, to its merger with the the many women who have provided the men’s college in 1877, women have made leadership and compassionate citizenship their mark, not only on the University, but that symbolize the core of our educational also on the world. Alumnae like Lucy mission. Ware Webb Hayes (1850), wife of President Another academic year may have passed, Rutherford B. Hayes, brought fame to but our job is not done. A new generation the college as the first presidential wife of students is eagerly awaiting their turn to have a college education. Coined to become members of our community. David O. Robbins “Lemonade Lucy,” she set a moral The success of the University depends standard for the country, and became upon our individual and collective con­ the first wife of a president to be called tinued support. It has been my pleasure “The First Lady of the Land.” Fast forward and honor to represent you and this great It seems particularly apropos for me, as to more recent times: To the first chair­ University as president during the past 12 your outgoing interim president, to woman of the Board of Trustees, Helen months. Thank you for this opportunity, recognize the role that women have Crider Smith ’56, who along with her and as I reassume my role as Provost, I played in philanthropy and the life of the husband Gordon ’54, added to their will never forget the joy I felt meeting and University. After all, this year has been a extensive support for OWU with a multi­ reuniting with you, our loyal alumni year during which the various constituents million-dollar contribution to support the group. Experiencing the passion that you of the University united in recognition of a University’s initiative for enhancing demonstrate for Ohio Wesleyan, and common goal to hire a new president and planned giving; to trustee Patricia “Patsy” observing the impact your educational enhance the mission of the University. It Belt Conrades ’63, first co-chairwoman of experience at Ohio Wesleyan has had in is a mission that, from the very start, was a capital campaign and who along with transforming your life, have been inclusive, recognizing the unique and her husband George ’61 recently added to extremely gratifying. important contributions provided by all their generous gifts to the University by members of our society— and important donating $6.3 million to the Remembering

contributions provided by all members of Mr. Rickey Campaign in honor of Patsy’s Sincerely, our community, men and women alike. father, Arthur A. Belt ’34. Other alumnae Whether that gift be through working have represented the University in

with our admission office, identifying­ and different ways. Trustee Nancy Reynolds recruiting the next generation of alumni, Schneider ’63, noted cancer expert, for spreading the word about the great example, has contributed not only to opportunities available to our students, or medical science but also financially, to our David O. Robbins providing for the financial welfare of the Summer Science Program. Shirin R. Interim President and Provost

2 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 WHO WE ARE & Women and Philanthropy WHY WE GIVE

American Red Cross Feed the Children Metropolitan Museum of Art Wildlife Conservation Family Education Community politics american cancer society special olympics make a wish foundation rotary big brothers big sisters of america smithsonian instiy girl scouts of the usa habitat for humanit y harvest ohio wesleyan university map inter- national art institute World vision lincoln center for performing arts national public radio institute of international education juvenile diabetes research foundation march of dimes american museum of natural history united nations foundation the salvation army ymca care gifts in kind international

Long before women had voting rights, they supported movements such as abolitionism and myriad other social justice issues. No longer tied absolutely to their husbands’ wealth, women today own close to 50 percent of the investment wealth in the United States. And the philanthropic mindset transcends generations, as our microcosm of the following Ohio Wesleyan alumnae represents. Their eyes are focused sharply on the ‘prize’: leading fulfilling lives and careers and helping to sustain and enhance their beloved alma mater.

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 3 WHO WE ARE & WHY WE GIVE Not Your Father’s Philanthropy When you think of the world’s philan­ released by the Women’s Funding thropists, the image that pops into your Network, the word “philanthropist” mind is probably male. Warren Buffett. doesn’t resonate with female donors. Bill Gates. Ted Turner. Bill Cosby. Women see themselves as “giving back.”

But the landscape of philanthropy is Megan Morey ’89, chief advancement changing. Although women always have officer at Amherst College, agrees. “I contributed their time and talent to believe every person is a campaign unto community causes, they often had to him or herself,” she says. “We can never persuade their fathers and husbands to make assumptions about any donor, but donate the “treasure” part of the equation. generally I’d say that while men may be competitive in their giving, women tend to Now, however, women who have earned be moved by purpose. They want to know their own money and gained some degree how their gift will make a difference. To of economic parity with their male most women, the act of giving is more counterparts are flexing their philan­ important than the size of the gift.” thropic muscles. They are giving in their own names to organizations that reflect The stewardship of their donation their personal values and beliefs. And is vital to women. They want groups who don’t recognize the need to to know where and how foster ties to this new breed of philan­ their money is being spent. thropist do so at their own risk. “The stewardship con­ versation should be The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana ongoing,” Morey says. University cites some eye-popping “That way, if institutional statistics: priorities shift [and gifts must be diverted to • In 2005, the IRS reported for 2001 that more than 46 percent of the nation’s other programs], donors top wealth holders (those with gross will understand the assets of more than $675,000) were reasons for the change women. These 3.4 million women had and be less inclined to a combined net worth of $6.2 trillion. withdraw their support.” • Because of their longer life expectancy, women will control much of the pro­ Studies show that jected $41 trillion that Baby Boomers women prefer to are beginning to pass on in the largest invest in institutions intergenerational wealth transfer in they trust, and trust is history. built by personal relationships within the Women philanthropists usually see organization. “It’s themselves differently from male important to allow women Megan Morey ’89: . . . “While men may be competitive in contributors. According to a 2007 study a meaningful place at the their giving, women tend to be moved by purpose.”

Photo by Frank Ward 4 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 Not Your Father’s Philanthropy By Gretchen Hirsch table as soon as possible, not just when they amass a fortune,” Morey says. “A woman who has had the opportunity to be involved with an institution in a substantive way will be much more likely to give.

“The group also has to represent out­ wardly what it says its beliefs are,” she continues. “For example, if an organization says it’s diverse but has no women in positions of authority or on its board, the women who are potential donors are quick to pick up on that.”

Ohio Wesleyan has a good track record regarding women. They have served on the board and in other leadership posts for many years. Patsy Conrades ’63, co-chair of Ohio Wesleyan’s capital campaign, says she’ll be making a special outreach to alumnae. “Women often have no plan for giving,” she explains. “They tie their giving to their husbands’. But if the husband went Patricia (Patsy) Belt Conrades ’63 and grandchildren: . . . to another “It’s a new world and women’s university, there’s contributions are becoming no reason the more and more important to fundraising.” family’s donations should go only to his school. Her alma mater also should be part of be ready to give back to the University the family giving that helped them succeed. It’s a new Gretchen Hirsch is a writer in the Office of University Communications at Ohio Wesleyan. plan. And women world, and women’s contributions are

who have made their becoming more and more important to own money may now fundraising.”

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 5 WHO WE ARE & WHY WE GIVE Business Matters

RACHEL DIEHL ’91, is an attorney who now teaches law classes at Seton Hall University Law School. She and eight of her best buddies who met as OWU students make it their business to get together annually at the Jersey shore to remember and be thankful for their Ohio Wesleyan heritage.

o say that Ohio Wesleyan has “After my two baby girls were born, I been a family affair for the Diehl decided to leave work for a while to be clan is an understatement. with them, but made good on my word to Brother Brian ’87, Father Robert return to work—and also kept in touch T’50, aunt Martha Burns ’54, and Grand­ with the dean of Seton Hall law school,” mother Margaret Deselm Diehl ’20 all she says. Diehl eventually accepted his share the ‘Red and Black’ spirit. And that offer to teach law classes at that school. same spirit has been a motivating force in Rachel Diehl’s life, each year when she “It is nice that I have a piece of me as a and husband, Christopher Baker, make lawyer who can also teach future decisions about their charitable giving. lawyers—and have some family time.” Rachel Diehl ’91: . . . “I want to keep giving to OWU, And, as it has turned out, also more time and to students.” “I was a financial aid student at OWU and for Ohio Wesleyan, having accepted an a scholarship recipient, and it always invitation to join OWU’s Board of Trustees amazed me that I could do and be in­ in 2004. volved in everything that other students did,” she says. “I worked [to make extra “I have learned so much by being on the money] and even had an opportunity to board,” says Diehl, who also finds time to study abroad, but never felt denied of help raise money for such organizations anything.” While studying in London, as the Newcomers’ Club of New Canaan Diehl, a politics and government/ (CT) and the Young Women’s League. philosophy major, even met her future husband. “I’ll never forget my years at Ohio Wesleyan—they were the best four years After graduating from OWU, Diehl, a of my life— and how others gave to me so Cambridge, Massachusetts native, moved that I could be there,” says Diehl. “I want to Connecticut with friends and worked as to keep keep giving to OWU, and to a fundraiser for public television and students.” radio stations before starting law school at Seton Hall. After clerking for the chief of a banking company, she decided to join a prestigious law firm in New Jersey as a commercial litigator, working for such clients as Sprint and Lucent Technology.

6 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 Business Matters By Pam Besel

JEAN CARPER ’53, is a best-selling author, columnist, and leading authority on health and nutrition and—and since the age of five— a self-directed and energetic entrepreneur.

award for her series on brain cancer, and think clearly. Her college memories (she Jean Carper ’53 with niece Ashley ’05: . . . has appeared on the Today Show, Good was a speech major with focus on debate) “Women today are more liberated and in control of Morning America, Dateline, and Extra. are fond ones. Winning a debate team monetary matters in later years of life.” championship and participating in Author of 23 books, including Your Miracle student government remain highlights of Brain, Miracle Cures, and the award-winning her college years. rowing up in a small town in Stop Aging Now!, Carper also founded the Ohio, Jean Carper remembers Stop Aging Now! line of supplements, a 12- “I love OWU,” says Carper, who received the fluctuating financial year business venture she started in order the Distinguished Alumni Citation award dependence on the unpredict­ to formulate and market anti-aging in 1998. “I believe it is essential to pay Gability of crops, making her an entre­ supplements. Carper sold the company in back for help you have received along the preneur at an early age. 2007, licensing the use of her name and way, and women today are more liberated image for five years on the supplements and in control of monetary matters in “As a child, I was out selling seeds door-to- she formulated, with the stipulation that later years of life.” door, or mowing lawns,” recalls Carper, the formula not be changed without her then, a budding artist who always made consent. Carper, who lives in Key West, Florida, enough money to buy her precious paint and chairs the Sculpture Key West group, and brushes. Fast-forward several “I call the success of this business is known for her dance parties these days, decades. accidental, in that making money was not and also has honored the memory of her my objective,” says Carper. “I did what I mother, Natella Carper ’26, a music major, Today, Jean Carper’s name is associated loved to do.” That realization, along with by naming a movie house auditorium for with research-inspired books and her self-discipline (Jean is up each her. newspaper columns (including Carper’s morning by 6 a.m., and, as she says, monthly “Eat Smart” column for Gannett’s “instantly awake”), focus, and innate “My best advice to everyone is to follow supplement, USA WEEKEND) about health, perceptiveness — and knack for writing your own vision, and if success and nutrition, and well-researched advice on informative, sought-after books — has money follow, say ‘hooray’!” how each of us has the opportunity to been the secret to Jean Carper’s success proactively make good food, vitamin, and and happiness. dietary supplement choices. A former senior medical correspondent for CNN, “Writing takes a lot of effort, tough Pam Besel is Director of Internal Communications at Carper received the cable industry’s ACE Ohio Wesleyan and Editor of the Ohio Wesleyan thinking, re-writing, changing, and Magazine. polishing,” says Carper, crediting former OWU speech professor Roy Diem’s ob­ servation that to write clearly, one must

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 7 WHO WE ARE & WHY WE GIVE Helping Hands

By Cole Hatcher

When it comes to helping others, Virginia Pearsall Kirkwood ’64 has a simple phi­ losophy. “If you have a chance to do something good,” Kirkwood says, “just do it.”

Carolyn Alexander Hobson ’58 echoes that mantra. “That’s how things get done,” Hobson says, “by people coming together as volunteers.”

Both women are selfless examples of service. And for both, their journeys to becoming caring, involved citizens were nurtured by their years at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Hobson, wife of U.S. Rep. David Hobson ’58, says she recalls an “overall at­ mosphere of participation” at the University, including service projects related to her involvement in Kappa Kappa Gamma and Panhellenic Council. Ginny Kirkwood ’64, pictured here with street kids “It provided wonderful training in Turkey, where she cared for and raised in Indonesia. She helped to evaluate their organic farm for World Education, Inc. in February. leadership and organization,” she says funds for orphaned children. of her OWU education. While there, she met Charles Kirkwood, a Kirkwood, a 2004 recipient of OWU’s Harvard-educated lawyer passing through made the trip from Turkey to Thailand Distinguished Achievement Citation, too, Istanbul. After a weeklong romance, he soon after, with Charles arranging for remembers Ohio Wesleyan providing “a proposed. Though “Ginny” Pearsall didn’t their journey to conclude on a boat strong message of giving back.” She also say yes immediately, she did agree to overflowing with flowers and champagne. knew that she wanted to join the Peace follow him to his next stop in life. The couple married soon after. Corps “from the time I heard President Kennedy talk about it.” Kirkwood was For that stop, Charles Kirkwood chose to After seven years in Thailand, the couple accepted into the Peace Corps during her “hang out his shingle” and open a law spent time in Washington, D.C., and junior year and served two years in office in Bangkok. Ginny and her mother Singapore, before purchasing a resort in

8 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 Shawnee on Delaware, Pa., where help prevent birth defects, premature they still live. After getting their five birth, and infant mortality. The children settled in their new home, campaign was successful, even at a Ginny Kirkwood became involved in time when much of the nation’s the Pennsylvania Special Olympics. giving was focused on the 9-11 Because of her experience in Asia, terrorist attacks and their aftermath. she later helped create Special Olympics programs in Thailand, Hobson also has participated in a Pakistan, Nepal, China, the volunteer reading and tutoring Philippines, and Singapore. program at schools around Capital Hill. Additionally, both she and Dave She maintained Peace Corps ties have worked to raise money to during this period, and in 1990 research autoimmune diseases in became director of the Peace Corps children and Duchenne muscular in Thailand, the second largest Peace dystrophy. Corps contingent in the world. Kirkwood served in that role until Carolyn Hobson’s primary involve­ 1993, and remains on its advisory ment today is with the Ohio Network board. of Children’s Advocacy Centers, which aids young victims of sexual She also remains active as a member and/or extreme physical abuse. The of the board of trustees of Boston- organization is a chapter of the based World Education, Inc., which National Children’s Alliance based seeks to aid educationally disadvan­ in Washington, D.C. taged children in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as the United “We’re growing by leaps and bounds,” States. She serves on the board of the Hobson says of the state and national Bangkok-based Kenan Institute­ Asia, advocacy efforts, which she thinks which works to build sustainable Carolyn Hobson ’58: . . . “ [OWU] provided wonderful have helped to break the silence competitiveness in Thailand and the training in leadership and organization.” about child abuse. “Now it’s getting on the Greater Mekong Sub-region. Additionally, front page, or at least in the paper,” she she and her husband operate Shawnee says. Academy and The Beacon School in service organization comprised of spouses Pennsylvania. Both schools work with of U.S House and Senate members. “One To prepare for Ohio Wesleyan’s recent troubled youths no longer able to attend advantage of going to Washington as a Alumni Weekend, Hobson also served on their home school districts. spouse is it provides an opportunity to the Class of 1958’s 50th Class Reunion learn about different issues and to have a committee. The group raised a record- “There’s just endless need,” Kirkwood says little platform at home to share breaking class total of $620,000 for the of her busy social-service calendar. “And information,” Hobson says. University’s Annual Fund. it’s all really important.” A key issue during Hobson’s term as Asked why she considers service so Carolyn Hobson also sees the profound Congressional Club president was breast important, Hobson has a ready answer: need of people struggling with a multitude cancer awareness, which the group later “It’s part of being a human being and of complex issues. broadened to include education and loving your neighbor and your awareness about skin and lung cancer. community.” The Springfield, Ohio, resident and mother of three served as president of the In 2002, Hobson served as co-chair for the Congressional Club in 1997-98 and March of Dimes campaign in Washington, Cole Hatcher is Associate Director of Media and Community Relations at Ohio Wesleyan. remains a member of the bipartisan D.C. The drive raised nearly $1 million to

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 9 WHO WE ARE & WHY WE GIVE Giving Artfully

By Andrea Misko Strle ’99

Alums Nancy LaPorte Meek ’59 and Elizabeth “Zibby” Tozer ’64 share a passion both for the arts and Ohio Wesleyan. Both the discipline and the University, they say, have given them so much joy and inspir­ation that they have felt compelled to give back. Fortunately, the University has been a grateful recipient.

Both Nancy and Zibby have given gen­ erously of their money and time to the University’s transformation of Humphreys Art Hall the old U.S. Post Office for Delaware, Ohio ­ into the Richard M. Ross Art Museum, which opened five years ago. In addition to state-of-the-art exhibition facilities, the building now houses storage facilities integral to the fine arts program Nancy LaPorte Meeks ’59: . . . “My whole motivation is “Zibby” Tozer ’64: . . . “I had the greatest fine arts due to my amazing experiences at Ohio Wesleyan.” education at OWU.” at OWU.

Nancy serves as chair of the museum’s “Their love of the arts is a special spark like a natural to us to give. My whole National Board of Advisors, and she that adds enthusiasm that every one of us motivation is due to my amazing and her husband, Phil Meek ’59, former picks up on,” says Mark H. Shipps ’70, vice experiences at Ohio Wesleyan. That’s why OWU Board of Trustees chairperson, have president of University Relations. “They we do it. We give with a grateful heart and generously provided a $500,000 are a great stimulus to all of us.” hope that other people pick up on that.” endowment to fund the museum’s director position and have helped secure For Nancy and Zibby, supporting the arts Zibby has spent decades supporting the art for the museum. Zibby serves on the has been a lifelong love. Both were arts as a member of various boards of museum’s board and through its nom­ introduced to the world of art at a very directors, including the School of inating committee has been instrumental young age through art classes. Their love American Ballet and the Museum of the in finding new members. She also has for art grew at Ohio Wesleyan where they City of New York. It has been a way, she hosted board events at her beautiful both studied fine arts. As an adult, Nancy said, of supporting the arts through home in New York City and has provided became an art collector and amassed a raising and contributing money. “My financial support to the museum. sizable collection of western art. In recent passion is the arts,” she says. “The arts are years, her love for getting her hands dirty has translated from sculpting into farming, and today she owns an 80-acre cherry tree farm, Stratton Hill Farm, in Michigan. “Ohio Wesleyan has always been Number One to us,” Nancy says of both herself and her husband. “It seems

10 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 WHO WE ARE & WHY WE GIVE Across Generations

By Pam Besel near and dear to my heart. The fact that Ohio Wesleyan is a liberal arts school is one of the reasons it’s such a great place. It’s just an exceptional institution and I Helen Crider Smith ’56, a Life Trustee at think I had the greatest fine arts education Ohio Wesleyan, has more than thankful at OWU. The arts cannot exist without nostalgia and gratitude for her alma our participation. It takes a lot of time. mater. An enduring belief in OWU’s It’s a lot of work.” teaching excellence and institutional strength encourage her ongoing Ross Museum Director Justin Kronewetter, involvement and support. professor of fine arts at Ohio Wesleyan, commended both women for their “Growing up in Chicago with both “infectious enthusiasm,” which has parents who graduated from Ohio helped guide and direct other members Wesleyan, we didn’t know there was of the museum’s board. anyplace else,” recalls Smith, whose mother, Helen, and father, Nihl, were in “Each of them has been a very en­ the Class of 1929. And her sister, Betty, thusiastic supporter of what it is we was a ’58 graduate. are doing at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum,” says Kronewetter. “They have Smith’s father was intent on saving the provided assistance in terms of time necessary funds for his children’s OWU commitment, generous financial education. Her parents made sure of Helen Crider Smith ’56: . . . “It is important for women contributions on an annual basis, and something else of importance. They to find ways to participate on boards of institutions.” also gifts of artwork. Their involvement instilled in young Helen and her sister a has been instrumental in helping responsibility to give to others. increasingly are looking for opportunities formulate the policies and procedures to offer their time, ideas, and financial that are associated with the operation of “It started with church-related causes, support in meaningful ways to carefully the museum. Certainly we would be in and then educational institutions,” says chosen organizations and causes. desperate straits without their financial Smith. For her and husband Gordon ’54, support.” a member of OWU’s endowments “As a college student, I never would have committee of the Board of Trustees, Ohio thought about chairing a board of Nancy says she is comfortable with her Wesleyan was the first charitable university trustees,” says Smith. But role of giving to the University and organization with which they became chair one she did, as OWU’s board chair seeking support. “The first rule of fund- involved. for four years. Smith also headed the raising is put your money where your presidential search committee that mouth is. “I’m never embarrassed to ask “We both had such good experiences at chose Tom Courtice to be the University’s people for money because I’ve made the OWU, and the people we met really have 14th president. While acknowledging the first move myself. You don’t get it if you made a difference in our lives.” People, many philanthropy-oriented men and don’t ask for it.” for example, like each other. Helen and women who give generously to charitable Gordon met through her roommate, who groups, Smith detects a slight gender- sat next to him in chapel services. And specific tendency. Ms. Strle is a professional journalist living in the rest was… “theirstory.” Helen Crider Columbus, Ohio Smith’s story, however, conveys the “I think that women may look for growing involvement of women today as opportunities for giving that can make a concerned and caring individ­uals who difference [in the lives of people] and

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 11 also provide growth and opportunity for women,” she notes. Smith’s endowed OWU Scholarships for Women as Leaders provide a perfect springboard for those women who have outstanding leadership potential.

Linda Radigan ’02: . . . “I think it is really important for women “My time at OWU was to find ways to participate on boards of amazing, and I now institutions, and as I have done at OWU, want to give back to get to know those organizations and how others.” they operate,” says Smith. “We try to become involved personally with those to which we make contributions. Those personal connections these days also extend to the School of St. Jude, a school for very poor and bright children in Radigan trains, rides, and competes with “The sales and marketing education I Arusha, Tanzania, and to Opportunity and against horse show jumpers. received at OWU is perfect for me,” she International, a large microfinance says, joking about her unorthodox career. organization that makes small loans to “I have four horses, and we ride and But what has remained constant and entrepreneurs in third world countries. compete—a lot,” she says. In fact, Radigan quite understandable is her affinity for and her trusty steeds are spending the Ohio Wesleyan. With encouragement from “We have been supporting some summer on the show circuit, at such OWU Trustee and alumnus Jack McKinnie outstanding students whose parents locales as Kentucky and New York, and ’54, she began co-chairing the annual received Opportunity loans while they she hopes eventually to reach the highest Snowball event in Cleveland. have been attending colleges in Manila. level of competition, the Grand Prix We are excited that this fall, three of those ranking. She and her horse Chevy “I’ve made as many great friends as an students will be coming to Ohio Wesleyan (Chevalier, in the professional jumping OWU alumna as when I was a student to finish their college degrees and will add world) and 14-year-old Spray Paint are on campus,” she says. Drawing together additional diversity to that which ready to take it to the next level. younger alumni in northeast Ohio is one distinguishes Ohio Wesleyan.” of the goals, both for Radigan and “Jumping is in my blood,” admits Radigan, members of OWU’s alumni staff. And her It’s no wonder at all that Helen Crider who is from the Cleveland area. She work also extends to the admission office, Smith’s granddaughter Katherine announc­ started riding at the age of four, and by involving such programs as the recent ed that she would donate some of her the time she was 15, there was no turning large college fair for prospective students, college graduation gift money to what back from competitive urges, as Radigan held at Cleveland State University. else? A charitable group that she’d been started premiere campaigning. Her supporting during her college years! training regimen includes working with “People I have met as fellow alumni and her trainer, (He’s like a team coach and staff members are generous and kind, helps me stay focused,” she explains), across the generations. These are people riding six to seven days each week, and you really want to know. And I especially Linda Radigan ’02 was an economics making sure her horses are groomed and want our younger alumni to understand management major at Ohio Wesleyan. Her fit. But beyond the excitement of ring that there is an alumni network of people “business partners” these days have four competition is Radigan’s growing interest who can help with career advice and with legs, prance and jump with grace and in management, and perhaps, even in helping to fund new friends. My time at precision, and weigh in at about 1,500 course(ring) design. As a first step, she OWU was amazing, and I now want to pounds. acquired a judging card, enabling Radigan give back to others.” to judge events. To actually learn more Pun notwithstanding, you might say about designing a jumping course, she’ll that OWU alumna Linda Radigan jumps try to assist current designers with their Pam Besel is Director of Internal Communications at for joy. work. Ohio Wesleyan and Editor of the Ohio Wesleyan Magazine.

12 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 >> Take Notice

This OWU alumna has taught Shakespeare—and more—to thousands of central Ohio elementary students Lady Dusky and the Bard

By Gretchen Hirsch

Jeannie “Dusky” Johnson Reider ’51 is a To illustrate the last point, Reider often force of nature wrapped in a delicate tells the story of one of her students, a frame and a great force in the lives of her young man named Sean. “When he was students. For nearly 40 years, Reider has in the sixth grade, he went to each of his been bringing her intensive “World of teachers and told them he was not going Shakespeare” residencies to fifth and sixth to waste a single day of that year. graders throughout Franklin County. “That’s just the age where they’re still “His scout troop was going on an over­ ready to be enchanted,” Reider says. night to the Hocking Hills, but he delayed And enchant them she does. Armed with going so he could run the lights for one of several vanloads of teaching tools— my productions,” Reider contin­ues. “I’ll costumes, props, scrapbooks, backdrops, never forget that as he left the building to banners, and pictures—and bolstered by join the rest of the troop, he turned back her own encyclopedic knowledge, and gave me a wave and a big smile. inexhaustible energy, and irrepressible enthusiasm for Shakespeare, Reider “The next day,” Reider says, “he fell to his whirls into a school and immerses death from a cliff. It was such an awful students in the literature and history of perform it flawlessly in front of others, thing, but what I remember is that he the Elizabethan age. their confidence zooms. “It doesn’t matter lived with no regrets, always doing his if they’re rich or poor,” Reider says. “When best, until the last moment of his life.” It was at Ohio Wesleyan, as both a fine they learn to present themselves without Students tell Reider that she should arts and theatre major, that Reider found fear, the world opens up for them.” continue to share Sean’s story. In a letter, her calling. “I realized that I wanted to one said, “… [it] changed my life and I teach young people to speak so that While Reider’s students enjoy the cultural know it will change every other kid’s life, others would listen to their voices. advantage of learning about English too. It has taught me to make the most of Shakespeare is a great vehicle for making literature, they also come to appreciate every day and never to take anything for young people into powerful, effective one another. “No one is ever permitted to granted.” speakers. When they perform scenes make fun of another student in these from Shakespeare’s works with their classes. It’s a safe place for them to learn. The letter writer then concluded, “All I classmates, I demand several things of It’s not unusual for students to become can say is ... ‘when first your eye, I eyed, them—that they project their voices, good friends with children they might such seems your kindness still.’” More enunciate beginnings and endings of never have noticed before.” than 25,000 other students concur and words, support their fellow actors, hold echo, “Thank you, Lady Dusky.” character no matter what, and be Along with the literature comes a hefty enthusiastic about their performance.” dose of Reider’s own philosophy of life. When students have memorized a Gretchen Hirsch is a writer in the Office of University Learn as much as you can about every­ Communications at Ohio Wesleyan. Shakespearean speech such as “This thing. Make every day count. Do your best. England” or “Tatiana’s Bower” and can Have no regrets.

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 13 Take Notice >>

Martha Lou Diem ’47 always knew she would attend Ohio Wesleyan. “There was never any question in my mind,” she recalls.

Family Ties Growing up in Athens, Ohio, Diem could have easily gone to Ohio University. Yet, it was Ohio Wesleyan that beckoned to her. By Ericka Kurtz But why? Perhaps it was the fond memories she had of visiting Delaware as a child. Or could it be that the visit she received as a teenager from Rusty Shipps ’13 confirmed OWU as her school of choice?

Martha Lucretia Kirk, 1892

Eliza Allan Thomas 1864

Martha Lou Dowler Diem ’47

Pictured left to right: Jennifer Diem Kirsop ’08, Jim Diem ’74, Pricilla Sue Diem ’78, John C. Diem ’70, and seated, Martha Lou Dowler Diem ’47. Pricilla Diem ’78

Aveline Thomas Dowler ’21

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Whatever influences Diem may have been Diem remembers attending chapel, Jen Kirsop is also very proud of her under, it was her family legacy of attend­ dressing for dinner every night, editing family’s Ohio Wesleyan legacy. And like ing Ohio Wesleyan—a legacy of which the Transcript and Le Bijou, and always her grandmother, she’s made her OWU she’s very proud—that sealed the deal. ordering chicken salad at Bun’s. She’s also experience her own. Unlike her proud of studying pre-engineering at Ohio grandmother, Kirsop didn’t always plan on Diem’s Ohio Wesleyan heritage began in Wesleyan. “That was not a common major attending Ohio Wesleyan. 1864 when her great-grandmother, Eliza for women back in those days,” she says. Allen, graduated from the Scientific “Honestly, I didn’t think about it much Department of the Ohio Wesleyan Female But her most treasured memory of all was until high school,” says Kirsop. “Obviously College. Allen married Benjamin Franklin meeting William Roy Diem, Jr. ’45 “I knew I was aware that my mom, uncles, and Thomas, who graduated from OWU in that Bill was the one for me,” she says. grandmother all attended OWU, but I 1863. “One of Eliza’s best friends was Mary After the couple married, Bill worked for wasn’t that familiar with the University. Monnett, so she named her first daughter, news­papers in Marion, Canton, and My Mom was really great about telling me Mary Monnett Thomas,” Diem notes. Cleveland. Martha Lou later earned a to choose where I wanted to go, but I felt teaching certificate­ from Malone College like I should at least apply to Ohio The Thomas’s oldest son, Charles Allen, and taught mathematics in Canton and Wesleyan.” was Diem’s grandfather. “He attended Cleveland. Ohio Wesleyan as University Hall was When Kirsop visited OWU’s campus, she being built,” she says. “When we lived in While the Ohio Wesleyan legacy is was immediately impressed with the Marion, Ohio, in the 1950s, we took my important to Diem’s family, they’re not Small Living Units and began to seriously grandfather to Delaware to see the unreasonable about it. She says her father consider Ohio Wesleyan. The rest is finished result.” was never considered a “black sheep,” for history and today Kirsop is moderator for not attending OWU, but she doesn’t deny the Women’s House, one of the University’s Charles Thomas married Martha Lucretia trying to persuade her own children to SLUs. “I love the concept of the SLUs,” she Kirk, who also was a student at OWU. The attend Ohio Wesleyan. “We told them they says. “They provide an opportunity to give couple moved to Baltimore, Ohio, where could go to any college they wanted, after back to campus in a different way as well Charles built a bakery. The Thomas’s they graduated from OWU,” laughs Diem. as an opportunity to grow and explore daughter Aveline, Diem’s mother, graduat­ “All of our children graduated from Ohio topics with other people on campus.” ed from Ohio Wesleyan in 1921. Diem’s Wesleyan, Bill in 1969, John in 1970, Jim in uncle, Kirk Thomas, also graduated from 1974, and Priscilla in 1978.” Kirsop enjoys comparing her OWU exper­ OWU in 1921. “He was very fond of ience with her mother’s, but says it’s mother,” Diem says of her uncle, “and he Diem’s devotion to Ohio Wesleyan goes much more of a drastic change to compare worked for two years in the bakery until beyond legacy bragging rights. Throughout with grandmother. “There are so many she was old enough to go with him to the years, she has remained connected things that Gram did that just aren’t part Ohio Wesleyan.” Aveline married her high with her beloved Alma Mater serving two of my college life at all, things like going school sweetheart, John Wilford Dowler, terms on the Alumni Board and also as a to chapel or having to dress for dinner,” who graduated from The Ohio State member of the Board of Trustees, of which she says. “My grandmother lived in University in 1923. she was elected to be a life trustee. Monnett, and today it’s a garden.”

When Diem arrived at Ohio Wesleyan in Today, Diem is proud that her family’s However, granddaughter and grandmother 1943, she was no stranger to the University. Ohio Wesleyan legacy is continuing with did get to share one Ohio Wesleyan exper­ But like the three generations before her, her grandchildren. “John’s daughter, Sarah ience. On Mother’s Day, Diem presented Diem would make her own memories at was at OWU in the late 90s,” she says. Kirsop with her degree. “That was very OWU. “As long as the war was on, we lived “And I’m very pleased to have two of my special for both of us,” says Kirsop. “Ohio three in a double room in Austin and other grandchildren currently attending Wesleyan means a lot to my grandmother.” Monnett Halls, and sailors lived in Ohio Wesleyan, Priscilla’s children, Stuyvesant Hall as well as in fraternity Jennifer Diem Kirsop ’08 and Johnathan houses,” she says. “In 1945, I danced on Douglas Diem Kirsop ’10.” Ericka Kurtz is Assistant Director of University High Street with thousands of others on Communications and Assistant Editor of the Ohio VE and VJ Days.” Wesleyan Magazine.

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 15 From the JayWalk >> COMMENCEMENT20 08

16 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 >> From the JayWalk COMMENCEMENT20 08

The bleachers and floor-level seats in Branch Rickey Arena were filled with family members and friends who celebrated with their graduating seniors at OWU’s 164th Commencement on Mother’s Day. As Mother Nature un- leashed buckets of rain and swirling winds, spirits re- mained high, as 399 OWU graduates marched proudly to the podium and received their diplomas. Complementing the day were teaching awards which were given to two out- standing professors, OWU honorary degree presentations, a salute to six professors who retired from teaching at the end of this year—with a combined 222 years of service to OWU—and a thought-inspiring Commencement address. For a more complete account of the day, please visit our Web site at commencement.owu.edu

OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 17 From the JayWalk >> Tributes and Triumphs Hats Off to Dr. David Robbins

Editor’s Note: Since joining OWU’s teaching and research ranks in 1973, Interim President and Provost David Robbins has epitomized the ethos and essence of Ohio Wesleyan teachers and mentors who always place at the center of their efforts the University’s best interests. Dr. Robbins, the Homer C. Lucas University Professor, chaired the psychology department for more than 20 years, and served as director of the Neuroscience Program, coordinator of the OWU Early Childhood Center, and still directs OWU’s prestigious Summer Science Research Program. He and his wife, Jan, have opened their home and their hearts to stu­ dents over the years, etching within their memories the meaningful words within the University Seal, Kathe Rhinesmith ’64, Chairperson, Board of Trustees “In Your Light, We See the Light.” “This academic year has been an accomplishment for the University. He was In 1995, Dr. Robbins was appointed Interim extraordinary time of transition for Ohio not just a gate keeper; he helped to move the Provost and later became Provost following a Wesleyan as we prepared for the arrival of University forward during an extremely national search. As such, Dr. Robbins leads the our next president. The Trustees owe a great busy and critical time in our history. His OWU faculty, and oversees academic affairs, debt of gratitude to David Robbins for extraordinary gift of institutional memory registration, athletics, student affairs, libraries graciously agreeing to serve in the role of was invaluable during this year in which the and information systems, and the Upward interim president, while retaining the title of University operated with two interim officers Bound program. In 2007, OWU again beckoned, Provost. As David assumed his responsibilities in the senior management staff. During this and he accepted the responsibility of the upon the departure of Mark Huddleston, I year of David’s oversight, Ohio Wesleyan interim presidency, paving the path so expected that he would keep the ship afloat set a record in the early date at which the smoothly and well for OWU’s next president, and steer a course that would smoothly take Admission goals were realized, and met its Dr. Rock Jones, who joins the community on us through the academic year. What I did not Annual Fund goal (counting cash and anticipate was the depth of caring and pledges) almost two months ahead of July 1. leadership that we were all fortunate to schedule. Extraordinary philanthropic gifts In recognition of Dr. Robbins’ continuing experience while David was at the helm. were realized and major goals also were realized in plans for a new natatorium. commitment and dedication to the Ohio David’s energy and vision for this year of Wesleyan family, he was designated an transition was always focused on what we Probably the greatest contribution of David’s honorary alumnus of OWU during the recent needed to do in the best interests of Ohio interim presidency was his eye on the future Alumni Weekend festivities. Quoted within a Wesleyan. He enjoyed the support of the and his determination that the campus recent Connect2OWU article, Robbins says, “I’ve faculty and staff, his colleagues for the past adequately prepare for Rock Jones’ arrival on come to really love OWU as it it were my Alma 34 years, and garnered the admiration of campus as OWU’s 16th President. Among the Mater. Ohio Wesleyan is an integral part of my alumni through the country as he went on joys of working with David this year, it has life, it is my home, and I want to do all that is the road to alumni events. I don’t believe he been my extreme pleasure to come to know in my power to see it succeed.” got more than a few hours of sleep at night, him as a person of uncompromising integrity, judging from the amount of late night e-mail and an extremely considerate gentleman. The following are a few thoughts from those I would receive on a myriad of issues. His Ohio Wesleyan could not have made a better who have worked closely with David Robbins, deep love for Ohio Wesleyan and the breadth choice than David Robbins to entrust the of his understanding of campus life at all presidency to during this transition year. over the years, and especially during the past levels, played out in a year of significant Thank you, David.” 12 months of his interim presidency.

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Lisa Jackson, Assistant to the President

“It has been an extreme pleasure working with David Robbins this past year. I have appreciated his positive attitude and his ability to handle multiple responsibilities while accomplishing each of them with great integrity. His dedication and passion for Ohio Wesleyan has been contagious.”

Margaret Drugovich, Vice President of Strategic Communications and University Enrollment Jan Robbins (David’s wife)

“There is really no way to “finish” the work “David recently has said that he will miss day of a college president. Yet, few people I some of his duties over the past year. He know would have embraced the position of has become used to the busy life. Most of interim president with the level of energy, all, I think he will miss the many kind enthusiasm, and dedication demonstrated people he has met, and all of the very kind Joey Yost ’08 by David. His willingness to make himself words of encouragement, which have lifted “Dr. Robbins is so well respected by every­ available to those who have needed his David when things seemed overwhelming. one on campus. We all look up to him. He counsel, attention, or direction has been As we sometimes reflect on his Irish mother, has done a terrific job as interim president remarkable. Whether virtually or actually, Anna, who never wanted anyone to have a and has accomplished a lot in such a short he would appear where he needed to be, swelled head, no matter how much they and hectic time. He has never forgotten the when he was needed, and has provided the achieved, we can hear her saying, “David, students during this time. Working with steady guidance that is so important during who do you think you are?” I know she him this year has been an honor. He never a period of leadership transition. Ohio and his father would be very proud of him pursued his own agenda; he listens carefully Wesleyan has always been fortunate to and of his hard work this year (both are to different perspectives before arriving at a have David Robbins as a member of this deceased). The girls and I are proud too. We decision. Dr. Robbins does what is in the community, and never more fortunate than know his easy style and friendly manner best interest of OWU.” now.” have carried him a long way. I like to think that David’s friendly manner has helped him to move the University along in a nice Rock Jones, President-Elect, Ohio Wesleyan Mark Shipps ’70, Vice President of way, and pave the way for Rock Jones.” University Relations “I join the community in saluting David Robbins for his leadership as interim president this year. David “Instead of being a caretaker president, Evan Corns ’59, Trustee entered the year with the full trust and confidence David has been proactive and involved. He of everyone at OWU, and he completes the year in could easily have just continued the status “If Ohio Wesleyan has its own currency, it even higher regard than he began. He has offered quo, but instead, he chose to take on would say: ‘In David Robbins We Trust.’ ” tremendous personal support to me in preparation important issues and nagging problems to for my transition to OWU. Melissa and I look forward move OWU forward. He is “on duty” all the “Trust” in David is what brought the Ohio to becoming even better acquainted with David and time, and has been a great boss. He is Wesleyan community together in the wake Jan and I look forward to working together with patient yet focused on solutions, and a of Mark Huddleston’s departure. “Trust” in David in the future. I am grateful for David’s consensus-builder among campus groups, David brought the entire OWU community exemplary leadership and most importantly, for his partially because he has such strong together. His vision and leadership created integrity and genuine goodness.” credibility and experience in working with the ideal atmosphere for the presidential all members of the community.” search which resulted in Rock Jones coming to Delaware, Ohio.”

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These four women, representing alumnae You’re in good company… from the ’30’s, ’40’s, 70’s and ’00’s, have When you Support Ohio Wesleyan through your estate plan! supported the future of Ohio Wesleyan by joining The Tower Society. Each of them has made arrangements for Ohio Wesleyan to receive a gift from her estate in the future. Pictured left to right: Carrie Ann Zetty ’01, Lillian Flickinger Bernhagan ’38, Laurie McGreggor Connor ’77, and Margaret Hanna Hoskins ’47.

“I am honored to be included in this group of forward-thinking women who have included OWU in their estate plans. I served as Director of Planned Giving from 1988-1997 and really enjoyed my experience meeting donors and hearing their wonderful tales of campus life. I am proud that the Tower Society was established in 1990 during my “watch” and continues to recognize the thoughtful men and women who care about our alma mater and its future. “ If you would like to become a member of the Tower Society or want more –Laurie McGregor Connor ’77 information about planned gifts, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (740) 368-3078 or by e-mail at [email protected].

An Ice Cream Social . . . Tee Off With the Alumni “W” Association Save the date for the sixth annual Alumni “W” Association Golf Outing, Friday, September 19, 2008. Enjoy a day of golf at NorthStar Golf Resort—newly designed by golf legend John Cook and the Robert Weiler Company of Columbus. Other highlights of the day include a silent auction as well as a live auction, and recognition of Dr. Richard Gordin ’52, as the first Team OWU Golf Outing Honoree. Contact Matt Ufferman, assistant director of annual giving at 740-368-3944 or at [email protected] if you’d like to be a team captain, hole sponsor, or prize donor. Online registration is available at http://alumni.owu.edu/events.html

’Twas a sunny day in April, and what better way to celebrate a beautiful afternoon on the JayWalk, than with an ice cream social! OWU’s Alumni Association Board SAVE THE DATE of Directors donning appropriate red and black aprons, Ohio Wesleyan’s Inauguration of Sixteenth President were on hand to serve up the goodies to appreciative Rock Jones Friday, October 10, 2008 students. Details to follow

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Legacies of Excellence

Editor’s Note: The following legacy photographs were taken during Commencement weekend. Due to inclement weather, photos took place in the Mowry Alumni Center.

1 Standing left to right: Jennifer Diem Kirsop ’08, Jim Diem ’74, Pricilla Sue Diem ’78, John C. Diem ’70, Jim Beard ’76, Samantha Beard ’08, Kathleen Rockwell Beard ’76, Daniel Whalen ’08, Brian Whalen ‘61. Seated left to right: Martha Lou Dowler Diem ’47, Andrew Hicks ’08, Elizabeth Kirk Hicks ’71, Shelby Larson ’05, Bryce Larson ’08. 1 2

2 Standing left to right: Charles Narwicz ’77, Lee Glaws Narwicz ’78, Jeannette Narwicz ’08, John P. Narwicz ’77, Adam Schultz ’08, David W. Schultz M.D. ’50, Suzanne Reindall ’08, Robert Reindall ’75, John Rosino ’74, Michael Rosino ‘08. Seated left to right: Charles Frederick Myers ’73, Marion Cownan Myers ’77, Chris J. Myers ’08, Sylvia Myers Willoughby ’69, Paul T. Myers ’74.

3 Standing left to right: Elisabeth Calhoon ’08, Ken Farrar ’71, Jan Miller Foy ’77, Katie Foy ’08, Steven Mitchell ’78, Christopher Martin ’75, Kimberly Marie Martin ’08, Carol Martin (Kim’s mother), Carol Martin (Kim’s sister), Robert and Barbara Martin, ’47,’48 (Kimberly is their granddaughter). Seated left to right: Milton Robinson ’50, Whitney Mitchell ’08, 3 4 Annie Mitchell ’12, Erica Robinson Mitchell ’78.

4 Standing left to right: Justin Kalinowski ’08, Patricia Meggison Kalinowski ’83, Ivan Owen ’71, Benjamin W. Owen ’08, Janet Roth Eldredge ’74, Barbara R. Eldredge ’08, Bruce Beard Eldredge ’74, Rita Boham ’00, Garett Boham ’08. Seated left to right: Brent Warren Wilkins ’08, Linda Griffo ’76, Michael Rissell ’79, Annie Rissell ’79, Matt Rissell ’08.

5 Standing left to right: Brent Perrin ’07, Gray Perrin ’74, Jim Fowler ’78, Steve Fowler ’08, Eve Bleeker Fowler ’78, Paul Janowicz ’08, Hilary Sadler Janowicz ’73, Alison Hooper- Korkuch ’84, Tracey Hooper Abby ’74. Seated left to right: Jim Schroeder ’60, Stephanie Schroeder ’08, Lorraine Tunny Kilburn ’71, Chelsea Catherine Kilburn ’08, Ashton Allison Abby ’08. 5 6

6 Standing left to right: George C. Chimples ’08, Nancy Nott Shannon ’73, Kate Shannon ’08, Thom Shannon ’73, Charles Murphy ’79, Paula Finical Murphy ’79, Matthew Enright Murphy ’08, Steve Finical ’84, Paul Finical ’51. Seated left to right: Kathleen Nott Chimples ’70, Dean Chimples ’70, Craig Urmston ’69, Elizabeth Urmston ’08.

7 Standing left to right: David M. Fouts ’73, Julia H. Fouts ’08, Binney B. Fouts ’73, Jeffrey J. Hering ’08, Elizabeth Cunningham-Hering ’76. Seated left to right: David R. Kennedy ’58, Sean A. Kennedy ’08, Sara Elizabeth Bobbitt ’08, Geoffrey Bobbitt ’71.

8 Matt Jackson ’08 and Rick Jackson ’83. 7 8

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Football History Revisited

By Kathy Baird

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Near the Sulphur Spring, beside the creek Ohio Wesleyan speakers included: Rock Jones, known as Delaware Run, football history was the university’s newly-appointed president; made on the Ohio Wesleyan campus on May 3, David Robbins, interim president; Mike Hollway, 1890, when Ohio State and Ohio football coach; and Dick Gordin, former coach, Wesleyan faced off in what was alumnus, and professor emeritus. Athletic to become both teams’ first Director Roger Ingles served as emcee. sanctioned college football game. Historians Brent Carson, president of the Delaware Historical Society and member of the One hundred eighteen years Delaware Bicentennial Commission, and Jack later, at that same site, fans and Park of WBNS Radio were on hand to recount representatives from the two the 1890 game and its historic impact. schools joined forces again as The Battling Bishops football players, both part of the Delaware universities’ pep bands and cheer­leaders, and Bicentennial celebration. mascots Brutus Buckeye and the Battling This time, they gathered to Bishop all joined the fun. erect a historic plaque at the site and to celebrate the The site of the historic game was described in a historic launch of two great letter discovered last year in the Ohio Wesleyan football legacies. archives. The letter was written by Ohio Wesleyan alumnus C. Rollins Jones, class of A crowd of several 1892, who played in that game. 8 hundred gathered to hear an all- star list of speakers. Representing Ohio State The Bishops lost the 1890 game to Ohio State were: Archie Griffin, two-time Heisman Trophy by a score of 20-14. Over time, Ohio Wesleyan winner and current president and CEO of The faced Ohio State a total of 29 times—more than Ohio State University Alumni Association; Jim any other Ohio school in history—winning two Tressel, head coach of the Buckeye football games and tying one. team; Gordon Gee, university president; and Gene Smith, assistant vice president and director of athletics. Kathy Baird is Director of University Communications at Ohio Wesleyan.

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1 OWU’s 16th president, Rock Jones. 2 Gordon Gee, president of The Ohio State University. 3 Buckeye football legend and head of OSU’s Alumni Association, Archie Griffin. 4 Brutus and Bishop ham it up. 5 The OWU and OSU pep bands livened things up. 6 OSU head football coach, Jim Tressel. 7 Group photo in front of plaque commemorating the site of the historic OSU-OWU game. 8 “Woody” and friends.

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OWU Receives Multi-Million Dollar Alumni Gifts

By Cole Hatcher

Ohio Wesleyan has received two “My father knew and admired Branch alumni gifts totaling more than Rickey,” says Conrades, co-chairperson $12.25 million to expand and support of OWU’s current capital campaign its sports facilities, including long- and a physical education major at term plans to build a new Branch to owu Ohio Wesleyan. “George and I are with love Rickey Athletics complex. Beginning pleased to be able to honor both men this project is the construction of a and to support Ohio Wesleyan new aquatics and recreation center. athletics with this gift. We consider Also included in the alumni gifts is this seed money to help grow an help with endowing the directorship important dream.” Others of the of OWU’s Richard M. Ross Art Museum Conrades’ multiple OWU projects and as well as other campus initiatives. initiatives include the Conrades- Wetherell Science Center and creation The gifts were made by two couples of the Arthur A. Belt Fitness Center. who met while attending Ohio Wesleyan. George H. ’61 and Patricia ensuring that the University continued The Meeks also are longtime sup­ “Patsy” Belt Conrades ’63 of Boston, to move forward with such purpose and porters of Ohio Wesleyan, with their past Massachusetts, graduated in 1961 and vision,” says Rock Jones, Ohio Wesleyan’s gifts including creation of the Phillip and 1963 respectively. They have given a $6.25 incoming president, who collaborated with Nancy LaPorte Meek Community Leader­ million gift to provide seed money for the both couples in their gift giving. “The ship and Service Grant Program, as well as University to create and execute a long- generosity of George and Patsy, and of Phil endowed chairs in both the departments term plan for the Branch Rickey Athletics and Nancy, will help us to meet the needs of economics and fine arts. Complex on the southeastern edge of of our students for years to come.” campus. Phillip J. ’59 and Nancy LaPorte “Phil and I are excited to be able to Meek ’59 of Greenwich, Connecticut, both A portion of the Conrades’ gift is being support Ohio Wesleyan at such a vital graduated in 1959. They have given a used to fund design and engineering work time in history,” she says. “We credit the multiyear gift of more than $6 million, for the Branch Rickey Athletics Complex. University with creating a strong found­ including $3.5 million to support The Collaborative, a Toledo-based architec­ ation for our lives, and we want to ensure construction of the Meek Aquatics and tural firm, is completing this work in that other students enjoy the same Recreation Center. When completed, the conjunction with creating a facilities transformational experience.” Phil agrees. Meek Center will contain a 25-yard, eight- master plan that examines Ohio Wes­ lane pool and a diving well, as well as leyan’s overall academic, residential, and “We are pleased to help Ohio Wesleyan classrooms and offices. It also will be infrastructure needs. (You can read more continue to move forward with our available for public use, and currently is in about the first work phase of the Branch current gift and our planned future gift,” the design and permit stage. The Meek’s Rickey Athletics Complex on page 25 of he says. “These are investments that we gift also includes funds to support OWU’s this magazine). Another key component of believe will benefit the institution today, Annual Fund and the creation of a new the Branch Rickey Complex will be con­ tomorrow, and forever.” campus entrance­way along South struc­tion of a new pedestrian walkway Sandusky Street. The contribution (the Arthur A. Belt Memorial Walkway) to includes a $2 million estate gift. connect OWU’s sports facilities—named in honor of Arthur A. Belt ’34, a Battling “I am impressed that Ohio Wesleyan’s Bishop football player and father of Cole Hatcher is Associate Director of Media and Community Relations at Ohio Wesleyan. alumni remain so loyal and committed to Patricia Belt Conrades.

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Rickey “Phase One” Planning Well Underway

Editor’s Note: In an ongoing effort to keep our projects call for the covering of the new “Another important component of Phase 1 readers updated and aware of exciting concrete weight room floor in Edwards is the construction of a new pedestrian developments pertaining to the Remembering Gym with a rubberized matting, and the walkway that will connect OWU’s sports Mr. Rickey campaign, we are including the roof of Gordon Field House will be facilities,” says Gibson. Named in honor of following roundup of top priority items within replaced, completing the project on the Arthur A, Belt ’34, father of Patricia “Patsy” Phase One of this multi-phased endeavor of Rickey/Gordon roof that started last Belt Conrades ’63, the walkway will be Ohio Wesleyan’s athletic master facilities plan, summer. known as the “BELTway.” a critical part of the larger campus master planning work underway at OWU. Recent Future plans also call for some much While future facilities development is, as significant gifts have pushed the Rickey needed work on Branch Rickey arena always, contingent on fundraising success, campaign to over $14,000,000 in gifts and where the facility is in need of interior the end is in sight for Phase 1 of the pledges, approaching its $22 million-dollar painting, lighting improvements, bleacher Rickey Campaign. The longer term vision goal, with more than $10,000,000 in cash repair, and an upgraded sound system. for OWU’s athletics facilities is now being already received. Edwards Gym will receive additional developed as Phase 2 of the campaign. But improvements on the interior skylights, a more about that in a future edition of this “Phase One of OWU’s Remembering Mr. resurfaced gym floor, and a new lighting magazine. Rickey comprehensive athletics and system for the gym. recreation campaign, and a focal point of Gordon Field House our athletics facility work and planning, is will eventually see a rebirth of the campaign we launched new netting, interior several years ago,” says Darrel Gibson, paint, improved director of major gifts at OWU. “We’ve had lighting, and a new an opportunity to go back and revisit the synthetic floor most immediate needs of the University.” surface installed on And while prioritizing those needs is the tennis courts and rarely easy, it is important to blend those track. larger “big picture” needs with reality- based budgetary analysis. A new Meek Aquatics and Recreation As Gibson explains, the first phase of the Center is, as Gibson project will be completed within a 12 to says, an exciting 18-month time period. “We are looking at component of these a total cost for Phase 1 in the neighbor­ enhancements. (See hood of $22,000,000, slightly less than the story on page 24 of original Campaign budget approved by the this Magazine, for Trustees,” he says. And those “line items” more about this include the following: Selby Field, Branch center, and OWU’s Rickey Arena, Edwards Gymnasium, recent multi-million Gordon Field House, a walkway plaza, and gift from the new natatorium. Conrades and Meek families). This facility The summer work is continuing on many will be the first of our facilities, as Roger Ingles, director of building in the new athletics, explains. “Selby will get a new Branch Rickey aluminum fencing on the south end. The Athletics Complex concrete walls will be taken out, but the that will eventually masonry pillars will be renovated and will include a new arena remain, with the links between each pillar and field house. to be replaced.” Additional summer

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A Special Wedding Gift… For OWU Kde Edgar Mayes ’96 and Steve Mayes Working with the university commun­ (Morehead State University), who were ications office, we designed a contribution married in October, 2007, approached me card that the couple included with their with a very unique and selfless request wedding invitations. The results of this during their engagement. The couple wanted special effort were significant. Eighteen set up a way for their family and friends to individuals contributed a total of $1,800 donate toward the new natator­ium project toward the natatorium in honor of Kde and at Ohio Wesleyan as an alternative to giving Steve. Kde responded by saying, “We were them a wedding gift. thrilled that so many people donated! It was a great feeling to know that these gifts I was really excited to help facilitate this will go to good use in a way that is very generous and creative fundraising meaningful.” opportunity for my friend and sorority sister. When I asked her why they thought of Mark Shipps, Vice President for University offering charitable contributions as an Relations, said, “We are extremely grateful option for a wedding gift, Kde said, “We felt for Kde and Steve’s thoughtfulness and we already had everything we needed since generosity in choosing the natatorium we each owned a house full of “stuff” and project in conjunction with their wedding. I wanted our wedding to have a lasting legacy. look forward to celebrating with them when I love Ohio Wesleyan and the swim team the new pool is built and dedicated!” Thank was an important part of my college career. you, Kde and Steve. Needless to say, OWU’s pool is less than For information on how to set up a similar desirable, so we thought it would be neat to giving opportunity, please contact Darrel help OWU build a new pool for the next Gibson, Director of Major Gifts, at 740-368- generation of students.” 3324 or [email protected]. –Lindsey Gale ’98 Inspire a Student….. Memorable professors, classes, and life-long OWU friends have inspired you. Why not pass on these enriching experiences by encouraging a talented student to explore all that Reeds Establish Endowed Scholarship OWU has to offer? By presenting the application fee waiver below to a prospective student, In keeping with their ever-generous spirit of giving back to the community they love, you are expressing just how much OWU means to you! You also can tell the Admission John H. Reed and Libuse L. Reed establish this Endowed Scholarship Fund through Office why this student is special by completing the online student referral form at their thoughtful estate planning. http://alumni.owu.edu/apart_studentref.html John and Libby Reed, two of the most respected members of OWU’s family, recently have finalized plans to establish this endowed scholarship with a bequest of $600,000, to be provided through their estate. Ohio Wesleyan University VIP Application Fee Waiver Honorary OWU alumni John and Libby Reed joined the Ohio Wesleyan I am proud to recommend you for admission to Ohio Wesleyan. faculty in 1952, Libby as an instructor in the English department, and John as This certificate serves as your application fee to Ohio Wesleyan. assistant professor and Special Collections librarian. He also was curator of the United Methodist Archives beginning in 1965. During Dr. Reed’s 32-year tenure on the faculty, she taught many OWU students about the art of good Presented to:______writing. Her Report Writing course is well remembered by thousands of OWU Student’s Name (Please Print) alumni! Dr. Reed also initiated the first course on women’s literature, and she was the recipient of OWU’s Bishop Herbert Welch teaching award. Under husband John’s leadership, the library’s archives and Special Collections ar- Presented by:______eas became rich sources of information and history for members of the Ohio Alumnus/a Name (Please Print and Sign) Wesleyan family. Mr. Reed has been a determined advocate for preserving knowledge and rare artifacts, has served as a mentor and counselor to many Send this fee waiver along with your application for admission to Ohio students, a faculty advisor and mentor to the Ohio Delta chapter of Sigma Wesleyan or apply online at http://admission.owu.edu/applyToOWU.html or Alpha Epsilon. In 2007, the brothers of SAE dedicated their houses’ new patio Call (800) 922-8953 to receive an application by mail. to Mr. Reed for his commitment and support. Learn why you should consider Ohio Wesleyan University at http://admission.owu.edu/ Retiring from OWU in 1984, the Reeds have continued to be vitally involved with and interested in Ohio Wesleyan.

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OWU Wins Alumni Football Captains to All-Sports Trophy

Rally in September Ohio Wesleyan has won its second con- secutve North Coast Athletic Conference by John Kercher ’63 All-Sports Trophy championship. The OWU Alumni Football Captain Program was started in 1997 to bring Ohio Wesleyan compiled 771/2 points during back some of our great football players from the past and honor them by the spring 2008 season, posting top-three serving as Alumni Captains at a home football game. Each year we invite finishes in seven of the nine spring sports, five to six star players essentially one from each past decade. including championships in baseball, golf, This year the weekend will be Friday, September 26, and Saturday, Sep­ women’s lacrosse, and men’s outdoor track tember 27. Our alumni football captains for this year will be Barry & field, second-place finishes in softball Livingston ’59, Richard Faulkner ’67, Dr. Art Molzan ’74, Kevin Connell ’86, and women’s outdoor trackPhoto by& Molly field, Uline-Olmstead and a Dave Livingston ’94 and Jon Robinson ’04. Our opponent is Wittenberg. second-place tie in men’s lacrosse. The 771/2 points hiked Ohio Wesleyan’s total to 1691/2 Ty p ically the program starts with a group meeting to watch Friday for the 2007-08 academic year, giving the afternoon practice at Selby followed by a group dinner with Coach Hollway, Bishops a 16-point final margin over Deni- some current year players, Athletic Director Roger Ingles, and spouses/ son and an 221/2-point margin over third- guests at which time we hear about the current year team and strategies for place Allegheny. the game next day. During the 2007-08 academic year, Ohio Saturday starts with the Alumni coaches meeting with Coach Hollway and Wesleyan won 6 NCAC championships, add- the team at which time each Alumni Captain is introduced to the team. ing men’s and women’s indoor track & field Coach Hollway says this is a very motivating event for the team because it to the four spring titles, and added six sec- enables the players to see the great OWU football heritage and tie ond-place finishes. The Bishops finished in themselves to it. the top five in 19 of the 22 sports in which Following the group meeting, the Alumni Captains have their pre-game the NCAC offers championships. meal with the current team at which they can join any group’s table for the meal, e.g. offensive line, quarterbacks, defensive backs, etc. The All-Sports Trophy is given annually to the school that performs the best across the At 11 a.m., the Alumni Captains join Coach Hollway and the team in their NCAC’s 22 sports. Ten points are awarded “Unity Walk” from Ham Williams to Selby. The Alumni Captains are invited for a first-place finish, nine for a second, to be with the team in the locker room both pre- and post-game to eight for a third, and so on. Men’s and wom- experience first-hand college football as it is today. en’s performances are combined, exem- At halftime of the game, the Alumni Captains are introduced to the crowd plifying the NCAC’s commitment to equity at Selby and presented a nice token of OWU’s appreciation. The program and balance among programs. Wooster won concludes with the post game locker room visits. three of the first four all-sports champion- ships, interrupted once by Denison. Ohio

John Kercher is President of the OWU Alumni “W” Association. Wesleyan followed with a six-year run lead- ing to titles by Wooster (twice), Wittenberg (once), Denison (nine), and Ohio Wesleyan “The Honorary Coach Game Day experience helps (twice). This is Ohio Wesleyan’s eighth all- link current OWU football student-athletes with the sports championship.

outstanding people and players of the past who Ohio Wesleyan leads the way with 112 team established the OWU tradition of excellence,” says championships in the NCAC’s 24th playing season. Allegheny is next with 102 titles, fol- Mike Hollway, OWU’s head football coach. lowed by Denison (96), Kenyon (92), Wooster (64) and Wittenberg (61).

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Margaret Pickett Sagan ’48, surrounded by OWU’s softball team members.

A Home Run for OWU By Miranda Simmons ’08

As a college athlete, I’ve been trained to whole event was a blur. Before I knew it, I inated, so I was nervous to the point of dream big and set goals for myself that had rounded the bases and was clipping shaking. I was having nightmares about provide a means of achieving those on my shin guards when Catrice May- having to block the ball only to have it roll dreams. However, on Thursday, March 17 weather launched one out of the park in right between my legs. I could imagine and Saturday, April 19, two of my biggest nearly the same spot I did. It was the first the Transcript headlines: Senior Catcher dreams—two completely beyond my time two people on our team hit back-to- Muffs Field Dedication. All was success­ control—came true: I hit the first home back home runs since 2006. Not a bad ful, though, as Margaret’s daughter, Linda run on the Margaret Sagan softball field way to break in Margaret Sagan Field. Sagan Harrier ’75, actually gave me the (April 17) and I caught the first pitch as toss and with the close of my mitt, the part of the field’s dedication ceremony on Catching the first pitch was another story ceremony was complete. the 19th. altogether. I was under the impression that Margaret herself would be tossing me Later that night, I was given the oppor­ I always daydreamed about hitting a first- the ball—in front of my friends, family, tunity to speak to the Sagan family, my pitch home run and having my friends and half of Delaware. I must preface this team, and the Ohio Wesleyan develop­ around to see it. That day I did, but the by saying I am neither graceful nor coord­ ment staff about what the experience

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meant to me. I’m not an emotionally thinking about a pick-off. I hosted three So what the Sagan family, and all the open person by nature, so standing before of them as recruits and have watched others who made this field possible, gave my team trying to explain what they them grow into funny, quirky, intelligent us isn’t just a mound, plate and three mean to me (while trying not to cry) was young women. I’ve never laughed so hard bases; it’s a home—a place where this perhaps the hardest thing I’ve ever done. or smiled so much as with them. This concept of family can grow and develop To say those three days were surreal team, over the two years I’ve known them, into a program that attracts players, not would be both an injustice and an has become my family. only because we know how to win, but understatement. I struggled with the because we become better people in the concept of finally finding a home and just If there is one feeling—one single idea I process. Ohio Wesleyan softball is young, as quickly having to say goodbye. take from Ohio Wesleyan—after but it’s got amazing people and talent graduation, it is family. All aspects of this behind it. They’ll go far not only in this It took four years, the charity of an school – professors, Greek life, and game, but in the game of amazing woman, and countless hours especially my team – have fostered my life. I’m just glad I devoted by the athletic department for appreciation for being good to people and got to be part of this field to come to fruition. To all those loving what you do. the process. involved in the effort, my gratitude is beyond expression.

Even in high school, the appreciation for a home field eluded me. My first two years, C. Peter Hauck Press we played at a community park. A new Box Dedication high school and athletic facilities were finished for my junior and senior years, Preceding the dedication of the Margaret Sagan Field on but a lack of pride in my team translated April 19, was the dedication of the new C. Peter Hauck Press into a lack of pride in my field. I would Box at Littick Field. The two-story press box was named in rather have stayed at the community park. honor of Hauck ’52, a Toledo, Ohio resident. The University received an anonymous $100,000 gift to honor Hauck and But here at OWU, pride in my team is not support upgrades at Littick Field. In addition to the press box, the project also involved relocating bleachers to the something I have ever lacked—it’s sides of the field. Hauck (number 7) threw out the first pitch something I’ve had the privilege of that afternoon, as the Bishops took on the Kenyon Lords. exuding for four years. That pride has come to a head this year. In my time here, I’ve had the opportunity to play alongside two all-Americans and a number of all- Peter Hauck prepares to throw the first pitch. region players, yet I’ve never been so honored as I am to play with the 2007- 2008 Battling Bishops. This team— comprised of eight sophomores, four freshmen, and me, the lone senior—has been through a lot; we’ve battled injury, illness, and personal struggle off the field, yet we’ve emerged a stronger team and better people. I’ve never seen a group of individuals work so hard toward a common goal and I’ve never wanted to see each one succeed so badly. I’ve never had a relationship with both my pitchers where they know what pitch I’m going to call before I actually do it; nor have I been OWU’s men’s baseball team. able to share a glance with my first baseman whereupon she knows I’m

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Scenes from the Dale Bruce Scholar Athletes Dinner Editors note: Members of the OWU family celebrated Dale Bruce’s 55 years of continuous service to Ohio Wesleyan at the April 24 Scholar-Athletes banquet. A special endowment has been established in his honor.

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Alumni Weekend 2008: OWU’s 2008 Distinguished Stats and Facts Numbers of: Achieve­ment Citation Award Winners Alumni attending Alumni Weekend 2008 993 The Distinguished Citation (DAC) is the David Hobson Class members from 1938 2 highest honor awarded to a select group of ’58, is a member People at the ’57 reunion dinner 187 OWU alumni each year during Alumni of Congress who Student workers 18 Weekend. Recognized this year were: has served the Reunion class volunteers 130 citizens of Ohio’s Bags of chips at the All-Alumni Luncheon Jay L Ankeney ’43, 7th Congressional 648 renowned heart District since Alumni at the All-Alumni Dance 381 sur­geon and 1990. He has Pounds of prime rib served 156 educator. He is served as Chair­ Alumni College sessions 5 a specialist in man of the Distinguished Achievement Citation thoracic surgery Military Construction Appropriations Award winners 4 at University Subcommittee and Chairman of the Huge Success! $1,114,245 (as of June 5, 2008) Hospitals of Energy and Water Development Sub­ was raised by all reunion years for the OWU Cleve­land, and is committee. Congressman Hobson is the Annual Fund! best known for his pioneering work in ranking minority member of the Energy off-pump open-heart procedures, which and Water Subcommittee and senior he began to perform in the 1960s. Dr. member of the Defense Appropriation Ankeney also developed the “Ankeney Subcommittee. retractor,” a surgical tool he developed to WANTED conform to the shape of the sternum Richard North Reunion Planning during heart surgery. Patterson ’68, is a Committee Members novelist and Enthusiastic OWU alumni are needed Carol Hamilton attorney. While Scott ’53, is a com­ working for a to assist in the planning and com- munity volunteer Birmingham law munication of their class reunion. and advocate. Her firm, he took a Share great times with alumni and most sig­n­ificant fiction writing keep the OWU spirit alive. Volunteers work has taken course and found place in Spring­ himself moving will inform classmates about Alumni field, Ohio, where toward a new career. His first novel,The Weekend 2009 class activities. Con- she founded the Lasko Tangent, was published in 1979 and tact Brenda DeWitt at (740) 368-3329 Clark County Opportunities Industrial­ won the Mystery Writers of America’s or [email protected] in the Alumni ization Center, an affiliate of a nationally Edgar Allen Poe Award for best first novel Relations Office to get involved. The re­cognized com­munity-based organ­ in that year. Since then, he has written ization providing job training for the 15 novels, including 11 consecutive inter­ names listed for committee members unemployed or under­employed. Mrs. national bestselling novels. He is past for Alumni Weekend 2009 is not an Scott also is the first woman elected to chairman of the National Governing all-inclusive list. If you have previ- the Board of Directors of Wilberforce Board for Common Cause, and has ously volunteered to help with your University, and the first African served on such numerous boards as the American woman to serve on the Board Family Violence Prevention Fund, reunion and we have inadvertently of BancOhio National Bank and later, National Partnership for Women and left your name off of the list, please National City Bank. She also has served Families, and Ohio Wesleyan. contact our office to let us know that on OWU’s Board of Trustees. you want to help plan your reunion. All citations at: http://alumni.owu.edu/awards.html

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008

Achievement Citation recipient, Congress­ just north of campus to take in a bird By Brenda DeWitt man David Hobson ’58 spoke to a packed walk at the Bohannon Nature Preserve. house on his career “Inside the Beltway.” Upon returning to campus, they found a day filled with activities ranging from More than 900 alumni and guests The Friday-night Blues and Barbeque open houses, more Alumni College returned to campus to celebrate their kick-off event has quickly become an sessions, a recognition breakfast for past class reunions and reconnect with one Alumni Weekend favorite. Alumni and present award recipients, and the another and their alma mater. The gathered along the JAY Walk and in the Golden Key Diploma ceremony. The weekend began Friday, May 16, with the Hamilton Williams Campus Center to Recognition Ceremony, honoring out­ Golden Key Class of 1958 enjoying lunch enjoy a barbeque feast and live music standing Ohio Wesleyan alumni, featured together. Hosting the event were Interim provided by professor, Sean Kay and his Dr. Jay Ankeney’43, Carol Hamilton Scott President David Robbins and Skip Auch acoustic trio. Many alumni lingered in the ’53, David Hobson ’58, and Richard North ’68, president of the Alumni Association. beautiful May evening. As the sun went Patterson ’68 as they received Distinguish­ As the weather improved Friday down along the JAY Walk, many alumni ed Achievement Citations, the Alumni afternoon, many alumni enjoyed met their classmates for some late-night Association’s highest honor. The Alumni wandering around campus to enjoy the socializing either on-campus or down­ Award, presented to an alumnus/a who beautiful grounds and to socialize with town at a favorite local watering hole. exhibits outstanding service to their one another. Others took time to exercise Alma Mater was presented to Gay their minds during two alumni college As alumni arose to chilly breezes on Johnson Grossman ’88 and Honorary sessions. Robert Moyers ’63 discussed his Saturday, a group of 14 early-birds drove Alumni Status was bestowed upon Dr. theological outlook on “Unconditional John “Jay” Martin, OWU Professor of Love,” and then Distinguished Physical Education, Soccer Coach and former athletic director.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008

The traditional Parade of Classes to the All-Alumni Luncheon was led by Lillian Flickenger Bernhagen and Clara Sesler Genther from the Class of 1938, who were on campus to celebrate their 70th class reunion. The All-Alumni Luncheon in Branch Rickey Arena provided a festive atmosphere where several major announcements were made including the largest-ever reunion class gift from the Class of 1958 ($620,000 as of June 5, 2008), the announcement­ of two gifts from George ’61 and Patsy Belt ’63 Receiving OWU’s Alumni Award during Alumni Weekend was Gay Johnson Grossman ’88, who Conrades and Phil ’59 and Nancy LaPorte has been active as a member of the Alumni ’59 Meek, and the big announcement of Board of Directors from 1994-2004. She also has Interim President and Provost as an participated in regional alumni committees, the Monnett Club, the Friends of Andy, and as an Honorary Alumnus! Kathe Law alumni admission representative. Dr. Jay Martin, Rhinesmith ’64, Chair of the Board of OWU’s men’s soccer coach and former athletics Trustees, gave a “State of the University” director, was named honorary alumnus. He has address and then formally introduced Dr. been active in OWU’s alumni association program and a featured speaker at many alumni Rock Jones as Ohio Wesleyan’s 16th events, and coordinated the 50th year of men’s Gay Johnson Grossman ’88 Dr. John “Jay” Martin soccer reunion in 2007.

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Time of Challenges, Opportunities for the OWU Greek Community

“Creating a roadmap for excellence within assistant director of student involvement the Greek community at Ohio Wesleyan for Greek Life. Bressler, who arrived at will be the charge of a study group being OWU during the last year after doing formed to explore areas for positive similar work at Lycoming College, is excited change, such as membership recruitment, about moving OWU’s Greek community risk management and accountability, forward. leadership development, alumni and national fraternity and sorority relations,” For many years, one of the most significant President. Dr. Jones spoke to the attentive says David Robbins, Ohio Wesleyan’s challenges facing fraternities and sororities audience and noted the progress the interim president and provost. Endorsed across the country has been membership University has made in the past year and by OWU’s Board of Trustees during their recruitment. Overall, OWU’s fraternity and challenged alumni to continue to propel recent meeting, the study also will focus sorority population has decreased over Ohio Wesleyan toward our common on fraternity and sorority facilities, campus time. This decline in membership and goals. community relations, alumni relations and resulting financial challenges affected support, and ways to strengthen within OWU’s Greek community recently. This each organization, an appreciation of past semester, the charters of the Phi The events of the weekend culminated fraternity and sorority history and ritual. Gamma Delta (FIJI) and Sigma Alpha at the reunion class dinners on Saturday The study group will represent broadly Epsilon (SAE) chapters were suspended. evening. After the class dinners, many our students, alumni, parents, faculty, The charter of Phi Gamma Delta was alumni congregated back in the administrators, and members of OWU’s suspended by the Board of Graduate Hamilton-Williams Campus Center for Board of Trustees. Trustees of the Chapter in cooperation an All-Alumni Social under the Stars, with their national council. The charter where alumni danced well into the night. The importance of this study and its of the SAE chapter was suspended for a resulting recommendations, which will be number of reasons, including low The Sunday morning Alumni Weekend completed in the near future is that we membership, through a recommendation Convocation featured Aaron Granger ’93 then can, as Robbins explains, “develop from the House Corporation to the SAE who gave an inspiring and thought mechanisms to enhance and strengthen national council who also voted to support the Greek community and all out-of-the- the suspension. provoking message on “An Average Day classroom experiences” for OWU students. at OWU.” The All-Alumni choir provided This has been a topic of discussion for the Ohio Wesleyan looks forward to working two enjoyable anthems, under the past several years as it relates to the with the respective alumni and national direction of Mary Kay Hall Easty ’58. overall student life and retention issues. organizations to develop long-range plans Other participants in the Convocation to return these chapters to campus as were the Reverend Kim Keethler Ball ’83, “The current situation with Greek Life vibrant and healthy organizations. Bill Kantonen ’58 and Betty Crider nation wide, and here at OWU, indicates Henderson ’58. Many thanks go to that we are clearly in a time of change and The future of OWU’s Greek community Connie Rayner Lacey ’58 who played the challenge,” says Don Omahan, interim will require the re-dedication of support organ for Convocation. dean of students. “But we now also have from the University and alumni. The an opportunity to do some careful comprehensive study endorsed by the It was a wonderful weekend of seeing old assessments and prepare ourselves for Board of Trustees provides a great op­ a stronger future.” portunity to explore the issues involving friends, making new ones and rekindling Greek images and stereotypes, the optimal relationships with this special institution, “The University is committed to a strong number of campus Greek organizations, and celebrating each other’s lives and Greek community and it is my prediction and how to support the Greek community achievements. that OWU’s rich tradition of a valued and successfully both financially and vibrant Greek community will continue structurally. “All of those involved are well into the future as we dedicate our­ committed to having a Greek community Brenda Dewitt is the Interim Director of Alumni selves to that goal, and contribute that offers the most positive and rewarding Relations at Ohio Wesleyan. wherever and whenever we can to that experiences possible for students” 8 9 positive outcome,” says Allison Bressler, commented Bressler.

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March 15, 2008 OWU Men’s Lacrosse alumni event... at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Pictured here, left to right: Chuck Narwicz ’77 (father of Chaz ’10, lacrosse team member); Garry OFF CAMPUS Switala ’75, and George Sternad ’48.

Correction Our apologies for an error in the caption Calendar of Events we ran with this photo in the Spring Magazine. It should read, Brothers of Sigma JULY September Alpha Epsilon enjoy lunch at the alumni July 24 — Cleveland, OH September 14­ — Cleveland, OH gathering in Naples. Cleveland Young Alumni Beer School at the Sunday Service and Brunch with Dr. Rock Great Lakes Brewing Co. Jones

AUGUST September 19 — Sunbury, OH August 3­ — Potomac, MD 6th Annual Alumni “W” Association Golf New Student and Alumni Picnic Outing benefiting Team OWU, NorthStar Golf Resort August 5 — in Cincinnati, OH Annual Summer picnic to welcome September 21— in Cincinnati, OH the incoming class of students to Ohio Sunday Service and Brunch with Dr. Rock Wesleyan. Jones

Sunday, August 31 — Cincinnati, october Ohio October 8 — in Akron, OH Meet the President event Join alumni, families, and friends for a train ride and view the WEBN End of the Summer October 10 — Delaware, OH Fireworks in a very special way. Seating is The Inauguration of Dr. Rock Jones, 16th April 19 limited, so reserve your seats today. President of Ohio Wesleyan University. Cleveland Monnett Club Several members of the Cleveland Monnett October 10-12 — Delaware, OH Club gathered for lunch on Saturday, April Homecoming 2008 19, to share news and remembrances of OWU. If you are interested in coordinating an event in your city, contact the Alumni Pictured here (left to right): Martha Lou Dowler Diem ’47; Louise Relations Office at (740) 368-3325 or e-mail [email protected] Morton Bedford ’46; Eileen Duckwitz Malek ’52; Carol Klamm Meermans ’51; and Florence Martineau Long ’47.

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OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Kathleen Law Rhinesmith, Robert P. Bauman 2007-2008 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard B. Alexander, Paris, France Chatham, MA Edwin G. Beal, Jr.* Morton S. Bouchard, Lloyd Harbor, NY Nancy Reynolds Schneider, Leon A. Beeghly* Nicholas E. Calio, Chevy Chase, MD Kathleen Law Rhinesmith, Glenwood Springs, CO Elmer J. Benes* Louise B. Cooley, Albany, OR Chatham, MA Alan L. Sippel, Columbus, OH Mary Powers Cadwallader* Evan R. Corns, Pepper Pike, OH Chairperson Paul L. Smith, Key Largo, FL Elizabeth* and Monroe Chappelear* Rachel L. Diehl, New Cannan, CT Michael G. Long, Columbus, OH John R. Thomas, Larkspur, CA George H. and Patsy Belt Conrades Belinda Brown Fouts, Vice Chairperson Thomas R. Tritton, Philadelphia, PA Evan R. and Barbara Pinkerton Corns Cleveland Heights, OH Douglas H. and Barbara Dittrick John C. Gordon, Atlanta, GA LIFE TRUSTEES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Ella Fulton Dunham* Joseph V. Lash, Wilton, CT Dale E. Bichsel, Delaware, OH BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lloyd Ferguson Michael G. Long, Columbus, OH William E. Blaine, Jr., Boynton Beach, FL Kathleen Butler Keim, Columbus, OH Richard H. Gordon Kevin J. McGinty, Cleveland, OH Jean Fitzwater Bussell, President Dorothy* and Ralph Hall* Christopher J. Musbach, Cincinnati, OH West Manchester, OH Craig Luke, Stone Mountain, GA James B. Heisler James W. Pry II, Bucyrus, OH George H. Conrades, Boston, MA Vice President Helen Whitelaw Jackson* Marie Rymut, New Haven, CT Clyde A. Cox, Lakeside, OH Walter (Skip) Auch, Jr., Grennwich, CT Peter D. and Eleanore Pottman Kleist Elizabeth Farran Tozer, New York, NY Martha Lou Dowler Diem, Past President Austin F. Knowlton* Bay Village, OH Alison Albrecht, Cumberland, RI John D.* and Alice Kraus* EAST OHIO AREA CONFERENCE Douglas H. Dittrick, Ridgewood, NJ Eric Anderson, Arlington, MA Evelyn Evans Kubach Orlando Chaffee, Youngstown, OH Andres Duarte, Caracas, Venezuela Joni Manos Brown, Columbus, OH Homer C. Lucas* Ann Davies Moyer, North Canton, OH William E. Farragher, Canfield, OH Emily Lewis Caragher, Chicago, IL Phillip J. and Nancy LaPorte Meek William L. McFadden, Sheffield Lake, OH Hal A. Fausnaugh, Rocky River, OH Sharon Smithey Coale, Potomac, MD Charles Lewis Merwin, Jr. Maribeth Amrhein Graham, Harry Faulkner, Sidney, OH Robert M. Morrill WEST OHIO AREA CONFERENCE Dayton, OH Betsy Vuillemot Figgie, Novelty, OH C. Paul* and Margaret M. Palmer Carleton P. Palmer, Findlay, OH David E. Griffiths, Chagrin Falls, OH Ann Slutz Flanagan, Cincinnati, OH Mary Pontius Werner Pfarrer* David E. Papoi, Cincinnati, OH Richard G. Ison, Columbus, OH Shana Heilbron, Washington, DC Kathryn Sisson Phillips* Robert M. Roach, New Albany, OH Peter D. Kleist, Ft. Myers, FL Clark Hotaling, Webster Groves, MO Helen Pritchard* Don E. Saliers, Atlanta, GA Phillip J. Meek, Greenwich, CT David Johnson, Columbus, OH Ralph A. Rodefer* Frazier P. Shipps, Nashua, NH Naima Johnston, Fairborn,OH Elizabeth M. Ross TRUSTEES-AT-LARGE Leonard D. Slutz, Cincinnati, OH John Kercher, Tampa, FL Marian Yocum Rudd* Katherine Wenzlau Comer, Powell, OH Helen Crider Smith, Potomac, MD David Livingston, Chagrin Falls, OH John* and Margaret Pickett Sagan Patricia Belt Conrades, Boston, MA William E. Smith, Southern Pines, NC Elizabeth Long, Upper Arlington,OH Paul R. and Cleo Ritz Schimmel Adrian B. Corbiere, Reston, VA James D. Timmons, Saint Simmons Sheila Fagan Plecha, Oxford, MI Leland F.* and Helen Schubert* Lloyd Ferguson, Winnetka, IL Island, GA Linda Radigan, Cleveland,OH Richard* and Catharine Sharp* Debra J. Force, New York, NY Sally Kimmel Young, Earl Spiller, Columbia, SC Gordon V. and Helen Crider Smith Robert H. Gifford, New Haven, CT Shaker Heights, OH Jim Stevens, Woodlands, TX David H.* and Joan Smith Robert W. Gillespie, Gates Mills, OH Ken Temple, Columbus, OH Graham F. Stewart* Grant W. Kurtz, Bonita Springs, FL EX OFFICIO Emily Montag Vaughan, Charlotte, NC Walter C.* and Alma Ploss Struchen* Margaret McDowell Lloyd, Akron, OH David Robbins, Delaware, OH Nancy Seiwert Williams, Hingham, MA Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Stuyvesant* Deborah McColloch, Philadelphia, PA Bishop John L. Hopkins, Jonathan Woods, Wilton, CT Reginald L. Thayer* Myron F. McCoy, Kansas City, MO Canton, OH Jack E. McKinnie, Westlake, OH Bishop Bruce R. Ough, FOUNDERS’ CIRCLE MEMBERS *Deceased Gregory L. Moore, Denver, CO Worthington, OH Cornelia Fairbanks Albright* Carol Young Poling, North Haven, CT Evelyn V. Archer*

Pass on the Ohio Wesleyan Tradition — One Generation at a Time

Attending Ohio Wesleyan means more than receiving an outstanding education. It’s where many family generations have found their passion and developed the skills and relationships necessary to make a difference in the world. Continue your family tradition of excellence at Ohio Wesleyan by encouraging your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or siblings to consider finding their passion at Ohio Wesleyan. Let us know about the next family generation that should consider Ohio Wesleyan — visit http://alumni.owu.edu/apart_studentref.html to submit a student referral or contact Ed Lenane in the Office of Alumni Relations at (740) 368-3046 or [email protected] for more information.

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Be A/PART of Ohio Wesleyan’s Future

Invest in OWU’s future by sharing your time and passion We are looking for volunteers from all about your alma mater. Join the Alumni/Parent Admission areas of the country but particularly those Recruitment Team (A/PART) of you from Greater NYC (West Chester County, Long Island), Nashville, TN, By representing OWU at a local college fair; attending an Baltimore, MD, Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma City, admission program in your area; contacting prospective stu- OK, Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX dents and their families to share your experiences as an alumnus; or informing Ohio Wesleyan of talented students from local high schools, you’ll have a special opportunity to inspire them to learn more about Ohio Wesleyan, and hopefully, to enroll!

For more information on the A/PART program, visit our Web site at http:alumni.owu. edu/apart.html, or contact Ed Lenane, assistant director of alumni relations- volunteer coordinator at [email protected] Alumnia/Parentpa Admission Recruitmentrt Team

OWU CONNECTIONS

If you are interested in planning an event in your city Cape Cod and the Islands, MA: Neil Bantly ’52, St. Louis, MO: Clark Hotaling ’83, (314) 918-8561, or have an idea for an alumni event, contact the coordi- (508) 896-9753, [email protected]; Kathe Law Rhine- [email protected] nator in your area. smith ’64, (508) 945-5092, [email protected] Hartford, CT: Jim Aspell ’83, (860) 233-3508, jaspell@aol. The Young Alumni Connections in each city focus on Chicago, IL: Emily Lewis Caragher ’98, chicagoemily@ com events for alumni who graduated within the last 10 hotmail.com; Sean F. Monahan ’92, seanfmonahan@ Los Angeles/Orange County, CA: Mary Beth Skoch ’02, years. If your city isn’t listed and you would like to hotmail.com; Katy Corns Walker ’91, waddskaty@ [email protected] have an event in your area, contact the Alumni comcast.net Relations Office at (740) 368-3325 or [email protected]. Metropolitan New York: Walter “Skip“ Auch ’68, Cincinnati, OH: Andrew Bolyard ’96 andrewbolyard@ (203) 869-9234, [email protected] Atlanta, GA: Howard M. Austin ’69, howard.austin.1969 hotmail.com; Pat Frasher ’66 and David ’65 Papoi, @owu.edu, (404) 434-0599; Andy Dunn ’00, AndyDunn@ (513) 232-2435, [email protected]; Nancy Lowe New Hampshire: Bob Gerseny ’78, (603) 746-3751, robert. Westminster.net; Drew Jackson ’81, [email protected], ’57 and Bob ’56 Hancher, (513) 793-5081, nancy.lowe.1957@ [email protected] (770) 967-8725; John Gordon ’76, [email protected], owu.edu; [email protected]; Stacy Chubak (404) 261-4746; Craig Luke ’85, [email protected]; Hinners ’00, [email protected]; Laura Nienaber Pittsburgh, PA: Matt Phillips ’92, (724) 778-0284, mphil- (404) 294-9944; Kate Duello Roca ’01, katherine. ’04, [email protected] [email protected]

[email protected] Cleveland, OH: Eileen Callahan ’83, ecallahan@penton. San Francisco, CA: John Thomas ’61, (415) 925-2191, john. Baltimore, MD: Bridget Sommers ’95, (410) 212-3533, com [email protected]; or Amy Archer ’00, amy.archer@

[email protected]; Elizabeth Phillips King ’91, schwab.com Columbus, OH: Erica Green ’04, legacy_couture@ (410) 224-7661, [email protected] hotmail.com, (740) 607-1766; Aaron Granger ’93, Washington, DC: Shana Heilbron ’02, (202) 547-1123, Boston MA: Andrew Morrison ’85, (617) 566-6949, [email protected] [email protected]; Abby K. Moore ’06, [email protected]; Kristen Shockley ’00, [email protected] Dayton, OH: Jim Kirkland ’66, (937) 298-1381, kirkland@ [email protected] siscom.com

Detroit, MI: Jeff Egdell ’96, [email protected]; Kat Dudzik ’03, (740) 803-2467, [email protected]

48 OWU 2 SUMMER 2008 It’s a Banner Year to Come Home! OWU Homecoming October 10-12, 2008

Come take part in: • The Inauguration of OWU’s 16th President, Rock Jones • The Induction of 12 New Members into the OWU Athletic Hall of Fame • The Homecoming/Delaware Pumpkin Run 5K • The 40th Anniversary of the Student Union on Black Awareness/Black Family Weekend • The Red and Black Revue And, of course, see old friends. Cheer on your favorite Battling Bishops. Pick up some new OWU memorabilia at the bookstore. Check out the latest exhibit at the Ross Museum. And so much more. You’ll go home tired, but with a whole suitcase full of brand-new memories!

For more information, contact: 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees The Alumni Relations Office; 740-368-3325 or Ali Albrecht ’98 – Track & Field Steve Alexander ’93 – Football [email protected] Jason Chiero ’96 – Men’s Soccer Bob Croft ’94 – Men’s Basketball http://homecoming.owu.edu Amy Evan ’92 – Women’s Basketball Kevin Finneran ’90 – Men’s Lacrosse James “Red” Glancy ’29 (posthumously) - Football Ryan Missler ’98 – Baseball Tom Peyton ’72 – Football and Lacrosse Phil Roos ’60 – Football Tracy Scott ’97 – Women’s Lacrosse George Gauthier Award: Arthur Belt ’34 (posthumously) Ohio Wesleyan University

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