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ANOTHER WAY TO SHINE Contents Vol. XXI, No. 3 Spring 2006 About the Cover Features Plant Hall dazzles again, this time basking in the glow of world-renowned artist Jorgé Orta’s display for Lights on Tampa. Photo by Bob Thompson. Design by Two for the Ages. Twin alumni are rare 1 Anne Rowland. For more photos, see center spread, enough. Add in that one was an extracurricular page 20. phenom on campus, the other became one Duplicate Mailings decades later, and they’re in their 80s, and Please help us cut down on mailing costs. If your you’ve got gems—make that Jewells. household is receiving more than one copy of the UT Journal, send us the address labels from each copy. Busy place. Always a hub of activity, the 7 We will review our records and correct any duplication. campus is spinning ever faster these days. Two Send your labels to The University of Tampa more new residence halls, another garage Office of Alumni Relations expansion, more food outlets on the way, a big Box H 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. check and a big anniversary lead campus news. Tampa, FL 33606-1490 Address changes also can be made online by More than a Teacher. There are teachers, and 15 clicking on ut.edu/alumni/updateaddress.html. then there are great teachers with that special spark, the special gift that leads to being Teacher of the Year. Meet a UT grad firmly in place as the latter.

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The University of Tampa Journal is published three times a year–fall, winter, spring–by The University of Beyond the Lectern ...... 12 Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606-1490. Third-class postage paid at Tampa, FL. Opinions ex- pressed in the Journal do not necessarily represent Spartan Sportsbag ...... 22 those of the faculty, administration or students. Grant Donaldson ...... Director, Public Information Muezzin ...... 26 David Brothers ...... Editor Anne Rowland ...... Designer Contributing Writers: Class Acts ...... 27 Grant Donaldson, Tracy Edwards Frye, Thomas R. Giddens, Ph.D., Thomas Kolbe, D. Todd Marrs, Brian The Common Good...... Vandervliet 32 Contributing Photographers: Grant Donaldson, Jay Hardwick, D. Todd Marrs, Leaving a Legacy ...... 36 Andy Meng, Karen Shaw, Bob Thompson, Brian Vandervliet Spartan Dollars and Sense ...... 38 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Journal, The University of Tampa, Box H, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606-1490. The University of Tampa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minaret Moments...... 40 SPARTANSPARTAN DoubleDouble FeatureFeature By David Brothers Their mother, Anna Belle, was a Editor housewife and homemaker, as most Location Photos by Karen Shaw women were in those days. Family Photos Courtesy of Emery Jewell Emery Jr. wanted to join the military mery Jewell is 15 minutes younger than when the U.S. became involved in his sister, Evelyn, a mere snippet of time WWII. The declaration of war, in fact, EE came just as he and his sister cel- in 80 years. The pair were born in Tampa at th long-gone Cook’s Hospital, and grew up with ebrated their 16 birthday. their older sister Dolores in a frame house on a “The War had started. I wanted dirt road in Tampa’s Seminole Heights area. to join, and my daddy wouldn’t let Another sister, Mary, died as a baby in a me. He wouldn’t sign for me. And I whooping cough epidemic before Evelyn and said, ‘Okay.’ So I started skipping Emery were born. school.” He pauses briefly to enjoy a private snicker at what came next. Back in the park. Emery Their father, Emery Sr., was a contractor and Evelyn Jewell on a visit to who did a lot of building downtown. A forged note to dean John G. Pollard that the campus in March. On a bench in Plant Park, both remark “He did an awful lot of building on Franklin his grandmother had died, was, Emery admits, that it is as they remember it. a “dumb mistake. Pollard called Daddy up and Inset: Emery and Evelyn (left) at Street,” Emery Jr. recalls. “They rebuilt Haber’s about age 4, circa 1930. and National Shirt Shop corner. They tore it all said, ‘I’m sorry to hear about your mother.’ down—gutted it, and Daddy rebuilt it.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

SPRING 2006 1 “Seven corpsman and 14 doctors volun- teered to go to China. My buddy volunteered me. So then I went to a place called Tsingtao, down to the Sixth Marine Division. Stayed there six months, then I got to go home. “When I got back here, my twin sister was a big shot at Tampa U., a cheerleader. She worked at the switchboard part-time. So I thought, ‘That’s a pretty good deal.’ So, I went to Tampa U. I took five years there,” he says, displaying emphatic fingers. Too Much Fun Answering the call. Evelyn in front of the Dean of Students ig shot” understates the energy and Office in Plant Hall, where the “That did it. They transferred me to Plant campus switchboard was during accomplishments of Evelyn Jewell as a her tenure as student/telephone High School. I stayed there one year. I was in “B“B operator. Spartan. She sang in the chorus, played in the 11th grade, and I’d give my dad a hard time, so orchestra, played on the basketball, softball he finally got upset with me one day and and volleyball teams, cheered in uniform for signed my papers. And that did it—I was long the men’s teams, and found time for studies, gone.” Alpha Gamma and Sigma Alpha Iota, the inter- He was 17. national music organization. Mousey Goes to War With a bit of time left over, she worked the campus switchboard. mery became a corpsman in the Navy, “Oh, I had lots of fun at the switchboard,” EEserving in France at the invasion of she smiles, ready to show that a bit of South- Normandy. Surviving the invasion may have ern-girl mischief still got out from time to time. been the easy part, compared with surviving “Skipped one time and went fishin’, and his nature. brought back the fish and left ’em in there ’til I Lost and disoriented one night, he walked got off work. When they opened it the next into the path of a jeep. morning, ugh! The fish!” She laughs like a “One of the doctors told me, ‘Mousey, if schoolgirl, waving her hand as if still trying to you hadn’t been drunk, you’d be dead.’ fan away the smell. They called me ‘Mousey’ back in those Emery, whom his sister calls “Junior,” days,” the 5’5 1/2” veteran explained, earned his diploma at Jefferson High, which “’cause I was so small. In fact, they offered high school completion to adults at called me ‘Mousey’ at Tampa U.” night. That first stateside mission accom- Both twins speak in an old South- plished, he entered UT in 1947, got a degree in ern style that takes a train ride over economics in 1952, and later went to “Ole gentle, rolling hills and valleys of diction Miss” for a master’s degree, then returned to and enunciation. Emery, in particular, doesn’t UT for a year to get his teacher certification. always let education get in the way of comfort Typical of twins, Evelyn and Emery have Evelyn took this photo of Emery with their older sister Dolores when it comes to conjugating verbs. been close their whole lives, so Evelyn wasn’t after a bit of the Jewell kids’ the kind of sister who didn’t want her brother favorite pastime. “She helped “We made three landings, and I got sent to him catch those fish,” Evelyn’s the Marine Corps. I got sent to Guam, and I hanging around going to the same school. handwritten note on the back says. “I couldn’t go with them was going to Iwo Jima, but luck-eee: They sur- “Oh, I was thrilled when he came over ’cause I felt I had to help Mom clean house, and I had rendered before I got there. We found out later there—golly!—because he didn’t care much for basketball practice, besides.” they was gonna sacrifice two divisions to get school.” on the beach. Mine was one of ’em.” Evelyn attended UT on a music scholar- His good luck in the larger sense contin- ship, 1944-49, then got her master’s degree in ued, while his bad luck in the smaller sense did music at the Peabody Institute. She played likewise, like being the only one on his ship to viola in the Tampa Philharmonic, the Sarasota lose his bedroll overboard, left with nothing Symphony and the Ft. Lauderdale Symphony. but the clothes he was wearing on Christmas Like her brother, she took five years to get Day in a northern China snowstorm. her degree, but for different reasons.

2 UT JOURNAL “I stayed an extra year just to be a cheer- teacher who had leader and play in the orchestra,” she says. “I started her in violin had chorus—I had too much fun.” was there, and that Evelyn so impressed administration that she was in music for her scholarship was extended through her fifth a living as the result year. of her music teacher, “I loved my Tampa U.,” she says spontane- Miss Jewell from B.C. ously. “Still do.” Graham.” She later taught in Hillsborough County Summers were public schools for 40 years, starting with first spent sowing tobacco grade before getting to music. in Connecticut. “Shade- “When I first started teaching,” she recalls, grown tobacco,” she says “they didn’t have enough teachers for chil- with a nod. “Expensive dren—music teachers—so I had to either go tobacco, like $10 a leaf. somewhere else or stay there and teach first “All those kids up grade. I didn’t know the first thing about first there from Connecticut grade, but I taught it.” wouldn’t work, so they She remembers a particularly sweet side of got the Florida girls to her brother, who worked at a well-known go, and then they’d dairy for five years before joining his sister as take us to New York, an educator. and take us to Boston “Emery worked at Sealtest. The school to see the symphony. We just had was in a poor, poor area. He would bring my a wonderful time. I did that five different kids gallons of ice cream. And man, I’d have summers.” ice cream parties, and the other teachers hated me for it. My little old first-graders ate lots of Into the River ice cream, and I taught ’em, too.” hile Evelyn succeeded at everything, She taught for a decade before entering Three cheers. Above: Evelyn being named “most athletic” and Jewell, Spartan cheerleader, Peabody, where she completed her master’s second from left in 1948 WW Moroccan photo. Top: The making the “notables” section of a Moroccan degree over three summers. She continued Jewell twins in their 1948 that didn’t seem to have enough pages for her Moroccan photos. her teaching the rest of the time. extracurricular accomplishments, Emery had She remembers performing symphonies at ahead of him a tough row—literally—in his bid McKay Auditorium, which became the John H. to get a taste of the admiration that flowed his Sykes College of Business in 2000. Emery sister’s way. chimes in with the recollection that President “Art Trubiano was the coach of the crew Ellwood C. Nance would address the campus team. Well, I only weigh about a hunnerd ’n’ there once every semester. Evelyn says it was thirty pounds,” he says. “I only weighed about once a month. a hunnerd ’n’ ten then. They needed a cox- “I stayed an They agree that attendance was manda- swain, so they asked me to be a coxswain. tory, but most never minded going, anyway, Great—I got a chance to win a letter. extra year just to and the student body was small enough for “They call the boats racing shells. And everyone to fit inside comfortably. we’d go up and down the river every day. And be a cheerleader Evelyn took her public school students by Trubiano was the cussin’est man I ever heard bus to McKay for concerts. Sometimes, she’d in my life. and play in the leave them in the audience while she took the “Now, if you know anything about those stage to perform the difficult double duty of shells, to turn those shells as you’re goin’ orchestra. I had playing an accomplished piece of music while down the river—it’s no easy task. making sure her charges weren’t accomplish- “Well, the old Garcia Bridge had a big buoy chorus—I had too ing any mischief. in the middle. It was just before we’s goin’ to “One year,” she recalls of one of teaching’s race Rollins College. And I heard this guy much fun.” glowing moments, “I was so thrilled that one screamin’ and cussin’.” of my former students that I taught at B.C. —Evelyn Jewell It was Trubiano onshore, mouth well Graham Elementary was in that symphony. crammed into a megaphone for maximum They let her get up in front and tell that her CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

SPRING 2006 3 impact. He seemed to be having a problem with the racing shell’s path. The paper-thin vessel was bee-lined for the buoy, and likely would have sunk had it struck the object head- on. But Emery saw it just in time, and man- aged enough of a sudden turn to steer clear. “I got back to the dock—I was a nervous wreck already, ’cause we only had one boat— and I grabbed that megaphone outta his hand and threw it in the river, and I said, ‘I quit.’ Well, one of the other guys in the shell said, ‘I’ve had enough of this, too—I quit.’ “It was a “If that loudmouth jerk….” he mutters, reliving his anger. “If he hadn’t’ve….” he starts close-knit group again. “Then, of course, I could’ve….” he of- fers in a final false start. in those days. “I missed being a coxswain over here, ’cause I quit,” he says, finally turning the blame Football was on himself. “Bad mistake. Bad mistake, but I was crazy in those days, anyways.” great. I knew That might be putting it mildly. From his deep well of youthful Tampa adventures that The other basic training. With his fourth Boston Marathon approach- rarely see light, Emery pulls up being ushered ing, Emery pounds the sidewalks near his home just outside Tampa to Marcelino prepare. out of the German-American Club on Rome “Oh, I was shocked!” Evelyn says of learning that Emery had taken up Huerta—good Avenue three nights in a row and crashing his running. “Because he was never athletic—at all!” ’34 Ford into a pole on North Boulevard. Daily meals were consumed in the “chow Other favorite haunts included the Big friend,” Emery hall,” the location of which escapes him. But Orange and the infamous Snake Pit Lounge. he does remember that “the guy who ran the says of the late Raw Recruit Seminole Restaurant, right next to the Semi- nole Theater,” ran it. Spartan football he UT of Emery Jewell’s memory was an He remembers “watchin’ dirty movies” in TT almost surreal forebear to the modern one of the minarets, where fraternity brothers coach. institution. He remembers a “huge” social had set up their own secret hideaway. studies class taught by a Dr. Day in “that big Back in those days of “innocent” hazing, ballroom.” The room was not air conditioned he and other pledges were dropped off naked or heated in those days, he says. in Lutz, 15-20 miles from campus, and told to “They had those big windows there in the get back any way they could if they wanted to back. You got cold, they had a fireplace.” be Tau Omegans. Day would walk to the back to call the roll, “And then they’d call the cops, and tell then walk back up to the front. When the win- ’em, ‘There’s people runnin’ around naked.’” dows were open, Emery says, “umpteen num- He punctuates the recollection with a de- ber of students” would disappear through the lighted, wicked laugh, tongue pointed down to windows when Day made his way to the front. his chin, eyes wide and bright. He remembers professors and instructors “Took me three or four hours to get back.” with ease, and begins rattling off names. He and Evelyn recall that tuition was $3 an “Dr. Reynolds, he taught math. You re- hour. Evelyn’s tuition was covered by her member him?” he interjects as if speaking with music scholarship. Emery’s was paid for him a contemporary. “And Dr. Keane. Shepherd— by the government under the GI Bill, which math. also provided him with $65 a month to live on, “It was a close-knit group in those days. a generous stipend at the time. A family friend Football was great. I knew got him a job in the mailroom at Maas Broth- Marcelino Huerta—good friend,” he ers department store his senior year, since he says of the late Spartan football had taken four years to get that far, exhausting coach. his GI Bill eligibility.

4 UT JOURNAL To the victor. Emery in the trophy room of his house with a few of his hundreds of plaques and medals.

He started with the MacDill Fall Clas- sic, progressed through other local runs like the Gasparilla, ran every race he could find, from the Dunedin Hog Hustle to Run for the Pies, and Who’s The Mystery Girl? then, at 73, decided he was serious enough to run with the big dogs. He was ready to try a e was riding home with two buddies marathon. HHin his car (one of the others drove) He’s run a dozen since. He wants to run one day circa 1948 when Emery Jewell spotted just one more, but people who know him have a gem. heard that one before. “This girl walked down Barcelona. She “I’m going to run one more. I say that. had gotten off the bus, and she was a pretty They say, ‘You say that every time.’ thing. I thought she smiled at me, but it was Those are hard to train for. And so one of the guys with me. She knew him, and I’m gonna run Boston—I’ve been so she smiled at him.” accepted. You have to qualify for Resulting conversation revealed her iden- that, you know,” he declares tity as the sister of friend Jack Pilsbury. proudly. “I got back to Tampa U., and I called Jack It will be his fourth Boston up, and I said, ‘Get me a date with your sister.’ Marathon. To train, he started He hung up on me.” He laughs at the memory. running 15 miles a day, then “I don’t know how I ever got to see her, started adding two miles a day, and why she ever went with me, I don’t know, until he reached 25. Part of his ’cause I was bad news, bad news.” daily routine is to run early. Not only did she go with him, but he would “If it’s not too cold out- wind up marrying the mystery girl of his side, at five-thirty, six o’clock. dreams. For her, he says, he “quit drinking If it’s too cold outside, I’ll somewhat” and buckled down to his studies, wait ’til about nine,” he making the honor roll by his senior year. says, punctuating the con- “I would’ve been a bum without her,” he clusion with a devilish “hee-hee- says with conviction. hee-hee” laugh at the forbidden delight of Evelyn took this photo of her waiting until mid-morning to run. twin’s wedding to Barbara A Running Start But he’s serious about reliving his favorite Pilsbury, July 11, 1953, 5 p.m. moment as a runner. an, it was tough in those days,” Em- “When you go down that main street in ery says of teaching middle school in “M“M Boston, they got a huge banner across there, Tampa in the 1960s. “It was so rough, my and they got bleachers and people screamin’, nerves started getting bad, so I had to do all kind of signs, languages—it’s a thrill.” something.” Another high point came in his second At the suggestion of his mailman, he Disney run. started running, never dreaming of making it a “Some guy was dying next to me. I said, competitive activity. But eventually, the next ‘Sir, if you think you’re doin’ bad, look—there’s step seemed natural, and in 1988, at the age of thousands in back of us.’ He lifted right up. 62, he ran the first of nearly 500 races to date. He started runnin’ better. You have to inspire The list is dominated by first-place finishes in each other.” his age group, and he has come in lower than CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 third in only a handful.

SPRING 2006 5 Emery ran the Jacksonville Mara- thon in January in conditions that most “I’m a good people would con- sider miserable for ham. Not modest. any activity. “It was 49 de- Who cares? I grees, blowin’ and rainin’. It was the enjoy the most miserable race I ever did in my life, commotion I get but it got me into Boston. I did it in over myself—I four hours and forty- two minutes, which What’s old is new again. Evelyn volunteers at the patient information desk at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa. Much of what she does there involves working the switchboard, which she did at the University in the 1940s. admit that.” is a terrible time, but that wind was horrible. I had to do it in five never bring anything but their smelly bodies to —Emery Jewell hours to qualify for Boston. I thought, ‘I could class—nothing to write with, nothing to write walk the damn thing in five hours,’ but I al- on. The second day of school, I said, ‘I’ve had most didn’t make it.” it.’ The teachers hugged me. The principal His coach met him at the halfway mark. said, ‘The smartest thing you ever did, Jewell.’” “She told the TV people there, ‘This man’s He remains active in Phi Delta Kappa, the 80 years old.’ international education association, but is “When I came around that track, I’ll never ready to wind that down, too, after 37 years as forget it: In the grandstand, you’d have treasurer. thought a celebrity was coming in. They run Barbara Jewell, the mystery girl Emery had out and hug me. I said, ‘Got a beer?’ spotted while riding home from campus with “They all laughed, of course. I’m a good friends, died late in 2004 in a medical accident. ham. Not modest. Who cares? I enjoy the A nurse who was supposed to give her an commotion I get over myself—I admit that.” antibiotic for a staph infection gave her a fatal dose of a heart stimulant, instead. Memories and “They gave me a lot of money,” he says of Marathons the hospital involved, blinking back tears and struggling to steady his voice, “but they can’t velyn Jewell, the Spartan athlete who give me my wife back.” EEwould have been a candidate for world’s Emery came back from her funeral to find his most motivated extracurricular participant if entire street lined with candles and his kitchen such a record existed, takes it easier these stocked with food, courtesy of his neighbors. days, content to enjoy walking for exercise But Emery Jewell is a happy man. He and volunteering at the patient information speaks proudly of his late wife and their three desk at St. Joseph’s Hospital every Wednesday, children and four grandchildren. He has them, a position she has held since her retirement his twin sister, his memories and his marathons. from teaching in 1991. He lives in the former home of ex-Tampa She enjoys frequent visits with Emery, and Two for the ages. Evelyn and Bay Lightning goalie Darren Puppa. One of Emery on the West Verandah by a comfortable, elegantly furnished apartment a Emery’s sons, he says, is a multimillionaire the Plant Hall Music Room in March. few miles from his house. who bought him the house and also leases him After more than three decades of teaching, a skybox at Raymond James Stadium to watch Emery threw in the towel in 1989. his Tampa Bay Buccaneers and USF Bulls foot- “When I started in ’56-’57,” he laments, “it ball. He counts among his neighbors Bucs was a different world—‘Yes, sir’ and ‘No, sir.’ defensive standouts Simeon Rice and Anthony It ended up, ‘Yeah.’ I’d say, ‘Yeah, what?’ It McFarland. got bad. The cussin’….” he says, shaking his Suddenly, in a tone that sounds as if it’s all head in permanent disbelief. news to him, Emery offers his conclusion. “I’d had enough,” Emery says. “They’d “I’ve had an interesting life!” UT

6 UT JOURNAL The FRONT BURNER Big Plans for 75th

By Grant Donaldson and married couples and some faculty mem- Director of Public Information bers lived in Plant Hall on the upper floors. hen The University of Tampa There was a huge struggle for accredita- began in October 1931 as Tampa tion, which lasted for 20 years and was finally WJunior College, there were 62 achieved in December 1951. There were the This logo was developed to local students, tuition was $120 per semester, glory days of our powerhouse football team, commemorate the University’s which struck fear into our athletic rivals. Pa- 75th anniversary, and will be and there was no building to call home. used in 2006-07. Almost two years later, on Aug. 2, 1933, jama parties, sock hops, parades and UT found its permanent home in the old Tampa second jobs were daily rituals. Bay Hotel and began its journey in earnest. The creation of the Uni- Next fall, when UT begins its academic versity of South Florida year, there will be more than 5,300 students created another chal- from the 50 states and 100 countries. We will lenge, as many believed have graduated more than 17,000 alumni; we it would swallow UT. will have just completed our 75th year, and President David Delo tuition?… Well, it will have kept pace with the arrived to take the Uni- changing times. versity in another direc- It has been a journey of alternating suc- tion, and began to expand cess and hardship, as the University has the size of the campus, con- adapted and reinvented itself to meet new struct new buildings and build en- challenges. Today, its future is brighter than it rollment. has ever been, as it continues to expand in terms of academic excellence, prestige, re- It’s Your Celebration Anniversary sources and enrollment. In 75 years, UT has educated and placed Events During the next year, we will highlight that thousands of alumni in positions of leadership Thursday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m. incredible journey in three issues of the Journal. at all levels of society around the world. There Opening Ceremony, Plant Hall We will be writing about momentous events, will be many opportunities for you to speak out Thursday, Oct. 19 special times, and the special people who have and share your memories of UT. 75 Years of Athletics attended here. We’ll be writing about our A Web page, ut.edu/75years, will be Hall of Fame alumni, our faculty and our presidents. available to tell the UT story electronically, and Friday, Oct. 20 We’ll begin with Frederic Spaulding, who the alumni office has created an e-mail address, Hall of Fame Golf Tournament almost single-handedly forged his dream of a [email protected], to use for sharing your Friday, Nov. 3 local University, and continue to the present memories. Minaret Society Dinner day as UT enjoys the greatest economic and A special University Logo (this page) has Saturday, Nov. 18 academic expansion in its history under its 10th been developed to mark the anniversary year. Chairman’s Gala president. Numerous events are being organized, and Saturday, May 5, 2007 Some would say it has been a bumpy ride, traditional ones such as Homecoming, the Commencement and Closing Ceremony but all would agree it has been interesting. Minaret Society Dinner, Sports Hall of Fame We’ll retrace many of those highlights such and others will have special meaning in this as that first year when, in the grips of the anniversary year. world-wide Depression, the University’s 700 The inaugural event will take place in surplus dollars were divided among the faculty Plant Hall at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 (see as pay, and the University was accepting notes, events, this page), since that was the first day insurance policies and deeds on homes in lieu of classes. Other events are in the planning of tuition. stages, and details will be published as they There were the war years, when military become available. pilots were being trained in Tampa and GIs We invite you to participate and celebrate began returning from the war to go to school, UT’s success as a vibrant institution of higher learning. UT

SPRING 2006 7 The FRONT BURNER Provost Named he University of Tampa has appointed to campus. IWU’s Mellon Center for Faculty Dr. Janet McNew provost and vice and Curriculum Development was created T president for academic affairs follow- during her tenure, and she hired more than ing an exhaustive national search and multiple half of the school’s present faculty.” interview process. She will assume her duties “I was fortunate enough to be able to this summer. consider a range of opportunities and to McNew is provost and dean of the faculty choose the University of Tampa because it at Illinois Wesleyan University, where she also most clearly calls upon my background and is a professor of English. She spent a decade talents,” McNew said.

Dr. Janet McNew as provost at IWU, where she also spent more “Janet McNew was the clear choice not than a year as acting president. only of the committee, but of the entire fac- “Janet will bring great skill and expertise ulty,” said search committee co-chair Dr. to the position at a time when the University is David Ford, professor of chemistry. “The sec- further shaping its academic organization,” ond choice wasn’t even close. President Vaughn said. “With a rich back- “I have to give credit to Ron Vaughn for ground in teaching, scholarship and academic selling her on our institution. At the same administration, she will help to provide the time we offered her the provost position, she leadership needed to advance the UT educa- was offered the presidency at a university in tional experience and help us further define Alabama. She’s topnotch.” the unique educational attributes of the Uni- McNew received her bachelor’s degree versity. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel “Her service to Illinois Wesleyan was ex- Hill, and her MA and Ph.D. in English Language Lady emplary. She led IWU in improving its educa- and Literature from the University of Virginia. Spartans tional experience, invigorated the core cur- She taught in and chaired the Department of Win riculum, strengthened its community involve- English at St. John’s University/College of Saint ment, and attracted a Phi Beta Kappa chapter Benedict prior to her time at IWU. UT Conference The University of Tampa women’s basketball team upset heavily favored and top-seated Rollins 56-47 on ARTS to do ut.edu Sunday, March 5, to win its CALENDAR OF EVENTS first Sunshine State Confer- @ ence tournament champi- APRIL Friday, April 21 Tuesday, April 25 Friday, May 5 onship since 2000. The UT Saturday, April 15 Sonia Miller, Junior UT Chamber Orchestra Reception for Fine Arts victory at the tournament in Recital 7:30 p.m. Graduates Saint Leo automatically Troy Lewis, Senior Showcase 7:30 p.m. Falk Theater 7-9 p.m. sent the Spartans to the Vaughn Center Reeves R.K. Bailey Art Studios NCAA South Regional, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28 Vaughn Center Reeves Theater UT Wind Ensemble Scarfone/Hartley where eighth-seeded UT Gallery lost to top-seeded Delta Theater Sunday, April 23 7:30 p.m. State, 66-50, on March 10. Monday, April 17 UT Theater presents Falk Theater Friday, May 12- UT Melissa Brown, Senior Baby Friday, April 28-Saturday, Thursday, May 25 Showcase 2 p.m. April 29 High School Arts 2006 7:30 p.m. Falk Theater Spring Cabaret R.K. Bailey Art Studios Plant Hall Grand Salon $10/$5 7:30 p.m. Scarfone/Hartley Gallery Thursday, April 20- Sunday, April 23 Vaughn Center Reeves Saturday, April 22 Ian Peacock, Senior Theater Friday, May 12 UT Theater presents Showcase Reception for High Baby 5 p.m. MAY School Arts 2006 8 p.m. Plant Hall Grand Salon Wednesday, May 3- 7-9 p.m. Falk Theater Monday, April 24 Saturday, May 6 R.K. Bailey Art Studios $10/$5 UT Jazz Ensemble BFA Exit Show Scarfone/Hartley 7:30 p.m. R.K. Bailey Art Studios Gallery Falk Theater Scarfone/Hartley Gallery A complete listing of University events can be found at ut.edu.

8 UT JOURNAL The FRONT BURNER Campus Construction Boom Continues he University began site preparation in It also will fea- late January on a 448-bed residence ture a variety of din- T and dining hall that, when completed ing options, including in the fall of 2007, will provide additional ca- Pandini’s, Dairy pacity for the fast-growing residential campus. Queen and Orange On Jan. 26, the Board of Trustees approved Julius, Sedona Grill, a $45-million bond issue to support construc- Salsa Rico, tion of the residence hall, along with a 700- Jazzman’s, the Club and the Garden Gourmet, space expansion of the West Parking Garage, Green Grocer and a convenience store. bringing total capacity of the structure to 1,600 Floors two through seven will be residen- vehicles. The latter project is slated for tial, and each room will be suite-style with a completion this fall at a cost of $5.8 million. common living room, two double bedrooms, a “These new projects are a continuation of bathroom/shower and twin lavatories. All the development of the campus master plan, rooms will be cable and network ready. The which today supports in excess of 5,100 stu- second floor also will include a large commu- dents,” said President Ron Vaughn. nity room, laundry, vending and study area, as Cost of the seven-story residence hall is well as a hall director’s apartment. $38.7 million, but thanks to a $5-million gift “Our on-going demand for on-campus from an anonymous donor, the amount to be housing, coupled with construction industry financed from the bond issue is $33.7 million. pressures posed by hurricane repairs and The remainder of the bond issue will fund the shortages of materials, necessitate that we necessary fees, permits, debt service reserves proceed immediately with construction,” and other mandatory expenditures. Vaughn said. The new hall will sit northeast of the UT Unlike most state and many other private Opens fall 2007. Artist’s track and directly across from David A. Straz schools, residential students far outnumber renderings depict the latest Jr. Hall, the most recently completed campus commuters at UT. About 65 percent of UT residence hall addition to campus, a 448-bed facility that residence. It will reflect the latest in university students live in campus housing. More would will include its own dining hall and specialty food venues campus amenities. The first floor will include move to campus if housing were available, ranging from gourmet food to a a separate residence hall entrance, lobby, ATM surveys indicate. UT convenience store. and front desk.

Shake on it President Ron Vaughn (left) and Tampa developer Andrew Arena celebrate the “topping out” of Kennedy Place on Jan. 12. The 11-story residence hall will be ready for occupancy by the opening of school in August. It will have 122 single apartments and 30 doubles, and is the only hall that will be open year-round. It is owned by the Collegiate Housing Foundation and leased to the University for 30 years. Ground was broken on the fast- track project on April 25, 2005. UT

SPRING 2006 9 The FRONT BURNER THINGS to do ut.edu Nursing Skills Lab Dedicated @CALENDAR OF EVENTS new nursing skills laboratory was “We are committed to graduating students APRIL dedicated on Feb. 22 in the Nursing/ ready to contribute to enhancing the health Communication building. and wellbeing of all who need their care and Wednesday, April 19 A MBAA Leadership Meeting The on-campus laboratory features 10 attention,” Ross said. “This lab provides the 5:15 p.m. beds with “complex simulated humans,” work- opportunity to teach all of the skills a nurse Sykes College of Business, ing instruments, a nursing station, a supply needs to have mastered prior to entering the room 150 closet, and a simulated intensive care unit with profession.” MAY a window through which professors can ob- The new laboratory was made possible in Saturday, May 6 serve students. part by a gift from the Walter Foundation. The 99th Commencement 10 a.m. Dr. Nancy Ross, chair and director of the University also will continue to make full use St. Pete Times Forum, UT nursing program, said that learning skills in of its nursing skills lab at Tampa General Hos- Tampa a simulated environment is a vital aspect of pital, Ross said. UT Wednesday, May 17 nursing education. Professors will use the MBAA Leadership Meeting facility, the first of its kind on campus, to teach 5:15 p.m. Sykes College of Business, skills such as seizure precaution, sterile proce- room 150 dure, oxygen administration and tube feeding. Thursday, May 18 Tampa Tarpon Tournament dinner (6:30 p.m.) and Captains’ Meeting (7 p.m.) Tampa Bayside Marina Saturday, May 20-Sunday, May 21 Tampa Tarpon Tournament Tampa Bayside Marina $200 per angler/$500 per team Saturday, May 27 Antique Evaluation 10 a.m.-noon Plant Hall Music Room $5 per item Scissors and smiles. Cutting the ribbon on the Nursing Skills Laboratory are, from left, Dr. Nancy Ross, director of the Department of Nursing; Sarah McGraw, president of UT’s chapter of the National Student Nurses Association; W. Kendall Baker, whose generosity through the Walter Foundation in large part made the facility a reality; David A. Straz One smart dummy. Student nurses Joanna Schutt (left) and Melanie Jr., chairman of the Board of Trustees; President Vaughn; and Dr. Gillisse practice their bedside manner on one of the “complex simulated Joseph Sclafani, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and A complete listing humans” in the new lab. Sciences. of University events can be found at ut.edu

A Generous Krewe The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Education Foundation presents President Vaughn a check for $25,000 to endow a UT scholarship in honor of Richard A. Nimphie. Presenting the check (from left) are Richard A. Nimphie; Dr. Ramon Ortiz, vice president of the Edu- cation Foundation; President Vaughn; and Dr. Rex Damron, president of the Education Foundation. UT

10 UT JOURNAL Winter Class Nears 500 Photos by Karen Shaw

Featured Commencement speaker Dr. Donald Morrill

Tampan Tiffany L. Nemoy topped a graduating class of more than 450 at UT’s winter Commence- ment on Saturday, Dec. 17, on Plant Hall’s East Verandah. Nemoy (not pictured) graduated summa cum laude (perfect 4.0 GPA), 22 others magna cum laude (3.75 or higher, but less than 4.0), and 35 cum laude (3.5 or higher, but less than 3.75). The combined bachelor’s and master’s degree numbers eclipsed last year’s total by more than 100, making this year’s affair easily the largest December Commencement at the University. The numbers also included more than 140 August graduates. The featured Com- mencement speaker was Dr. Donald Morrill, the 2005 Louise Loy Hunter Award recipient. By tradition, the Hunter Leaders and C.H.I.E.F.s. David A. Straz Jr. (left) and President Vaughn flank C.H.I.E.F. award recipients Vincent Award recipient is al- J. Naimoli (center left) and Rick Thomas ’72. Champion of ways the winter Com- Higher Independent Education in Florida is the highest mencement speaker. honor presented by the President’s Council of Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. UT

SPRING 2006 11 Beyond the lectern MS-MKT Set for Fall Launch Master of Science in Marketing de- nology marketing, research and so on,” she gree program begins at the John H. said. “So, we’re able to bring in the real-world ASykes College of Business this fall side, as well as the theoretical side, and blend with promises of innovation and flexibility. them in our classes. You’re actually going to The idea was spawned by MBA organiza- be learning a toolbox of skills to take back to tional meetings at Sykes about five years ago, your job.” said program director Dr. Erika Matulich, asso- The other big advantage of UT’s MS in ciate professor of marketing and a professional marketing, Matulich said, is its flexibility. certified marketer. A major part of launching “We don’t want to cohort you, or lockstep the program was timing, Matulich said. you, or put you in a track,” she said. “There “The marketplace is changing so rapidly,” are only six required courses, and the rest of she said. “We’ve had so many things happen- your 30-hour degree is the classes that interest Dr. Erika Matulich ing in the business environment that make it you the most or fit best with your career. You necessary for firms to be more competitive, get to pick and choose from a large menu of and they’re finding out that, to get a competi- what it is that you want to take. tive advantage, marketing is key. Firms are “You can tailor your program to whatever through trying to cut costs, for example. Now your career needs are, and you can also tailor they have to figure out how to market better.” your program so that you can pass the profes- The faculty is what sets UT’s program sional certified marketer exam that’s offered by apart from offerings at most other schools, the American Marketing Association. Matulich said. In addition to every member “We’re one of the few programs that have having a Ph.D., each also has significant pro- put together curriculum specifically so that you fessional marketing experience. can pass that particular program, and we’re “We have people with years of high-level one of the few in the nation that offer market- experience in sales and sales-force manage- ing law, which is one of the components of the ment, international marketing, retailing, tech- PCM exam.” UT Professor Wraps Up Nine- Year Hawaii Project r. Lori Benson, assistant professor of Benson is working with the Bishop Mu- biology, recently completed a research seum on a study of Waipi’o Valley on the Big Dtrip to the Big Island of Hawaii, where Island. This watershed is home to one of the she has been working for the last nine years. highest waterfalls in the world, as well as nu- Her research there has resulted in a doctoral merous endemic Hawaiian fishes, crustaceans, dissertation and four scientific publications. insects and plants, some of which are listed as A large portion of Benson’s research has threatened or endangered. Dr. Lori Benson focused on various aspects of the biology of Her multi-year study is investigating the two species, one of which is newly described effects of the return of water, which had been and found only in Hawaii. diverted for agricultural use, on stream flow, Last year, she was an invited speaker at the water quality, and abundances and distribu- Symposium on Hawaiian Streams and Estuar- tions of native and introduced species. ies, sponsored by the Hawaii Division of The project is the first study in Hawaii of a Aquatic Resources (which has funded much of stream restored to natural flow conditions, her research), Louisiana State University Benson says, and will set the stage for future (where she earned her Ph.D.), and the Bishop stream conservation projects in Hawaii and Museum (Hawaii’s museum of cultural and other islands in the Pacific. UT natural history).

12 UT JOURNAL Beyond the lectern New Master’s Program Aimed at Teaching Shortage Master of Arts in Teaching program “We don’t just prepare teachers for certifi- approved on Jan. 30 offers expert cation,” Harrison said. “We graduate candi- training along with incentives to dates from a quality program in which they A Dr. Martha Harrison keep teachers in Hillsborough County, work with a triad of mentorship and supervi- alleviating critical shortages. The ambitious sion comprised of a combination of UT faculty program will place the first team of apprentice and school district peer coaches.” teachers in county classrooms this fall. While the primary goal is to help public From the start of their classroom experi- schools in Hillsborough County and Florida, ence, apprentices will earn first-year teacher the program is designed to give its graduates salaries and benefits. They also will be eligible regional flexibility, Harrison said, noting that to apply for tuition reimbursement and student program graduates will be eligible for teaching loan forgiveness, both Florida Department of licenses in 43 states. Education incentive programs intended to The program’s practical component increase the size and quality of the state’s launches students into middle and high school public school teaching pool. classroom experience in their first full semes- In January, Gov. Bush announced a $239- ter after an intensive—some would say gruel- million statewide initiative to recruit 31,800 ing—15-credit-hour summer primer on human Pinter new teachers for Florida’s public schools. development, classroom management, school Scholar UT’s program features an aggressive mix ethics, safety and law, instructional methods, Speaks in of theory and practical training in an unprec- and mastering the art of teaching. In the initial Turin edented collaboration between UT faculty and summer term, students will attend classes 9-1/2 school district professionals. The aim of the hours a day, four days a week. Dr. Frank Gillen was chosen to serve on a panel accelerated 13-month program is to train re- One of the facets of the program Harrison in February in Turin, Italy, cent liberal arts graduates and “outstanding likes best is the partnership forged with the for a symposium on Harold professionals” with science and mathematics School District of Hillsborough County. Pinter. He also delivered a short talk on the renowned backgrounds to become top-notch educators “It’s exciting working with the high school British playwright, who in middle and high schools. Math and science and middle school math and science teachers,” was awarded the 2005 are critical teacher shortage areas locally and Harrison said. “We’re building a program and Nobel Prize for Literature (see winter Journal, page in much of the nation. a curriculum based on what they need out 9). The event was timed to Dr. Martha Harrison, assistant professor of there in the schools, so we’re closing that di- coincide with the Winter education and director of the MAT program, vide between the academics in the ivory tower Olympics. said the difference between UT’s MAT and and the practitioners and professionals in the Gillen, Dana Professor of English, is editor and more typical certification programs is profound. schools.” UT cofounder of the Pinter Review, published by the UT Press. He was among a select few worldwide who were invited to submit letters of nomination for Bringing Home the Arts Pinter to the Nobel committee in Sweden. The ive members of The University of Tampa In attendance were Susan Taylor Lennon, Turin event stems from th braved the cold Chicago weather in order professor of dance and Tampa’s Artist of the Pinter’s receiving the 10 European Theatre Prize. UT Fto attend the sixth annual Self-Employ- Year; Dr. Dianne Welsh, Walter Distinguished ment in the Arts Conference Feb. 24-25. Their Chair in Entrepreneurship; Dr. Susan Steiner, objectives were to learn more about innovative associate professor of management; Pat Fenda, ways to teach artists how to profitably pursue adjunct instructor of dance and owner of their craft and their passion, and to bring that Strictly Entertainment talent agency; and knowledge back to Tampa Bay’s blossoming Careena Cornette, a liberal arts student and arts community. fledgling playwright. UT

SPRING 2006 13 Beyond the lectern Rhey to Head Graduate Studies ongtime UT faculty member Dr. William He said that additional research will be L. Rhey has been named dean of UT’s conducted with Bay Area community members rapidly growing School of Graduate to see what other disciplines should be consid- Dr. William L. Rhey L Studies. ered by UT for master’s programs. “As our graduate programs have expanded, Rhey’s appointment followed a national it has become necessary to add a dean-level search concluded in February. He has been a position to manage them,” said President member of the UT faculty since 1987, except Vaughn, adding that the new position is part of for a stint as dean of the Davis College of Busi- an overall academic reorganization. ness at Jacksonville University (2002-04) and a In the last 12 months, the University has two-year leave of absence to serve as director authorized five new graduate programs. They of cross-cultural research for the Masland include a Master of Arts in Teaching (story, this Trust (1995-97). He created UT’s Center for page), a Saturday MBA, and master’s programs Ethics in 1989, served as associate dean of the in accounting, finance and marketing. A tech- John H. Sykes College of Business, and most nology and innovation management degree recently was associate dean and director of was added within the last three years. graduate programs. “Advanced education enhances the quality Rhey received a BS from Bucknell Univer- of life in a metropolitan area like ours,” said sity in 1972, an MBA from Baylor University in Rhey. “We will continue to serve the Tampa 1973, and a Ph.D. from the University of Mis- Bay region with advancements in quality sissippi in 1986. UT graduate education.” Professor Was University’s First Fulbright Scholar r. William David “Bill” Leith, 73, died on a leave of absence from UT on an NDEA Fel- Feb. 25. A Tampa native born on Aug. lowship. D8, 1932, he was a language professor Leith is believed to have been the at The University of Tampa from the fall of University’s first Fulbright scholar. The cov- 1961 until his retirement in the summer of eted teaching exchange fellowship sent the 1996. professor to Lyons, France, for the 1982-83 Leith was a rarity in that he spent his ca- academic year, in exchange for a Lyons profes- reer teaching at his alma mater. sor who spent the year at UT. Having served in the U.S. Air Force from A master of many languages, Leith taught 1952-56, Leith subsequently attended college five at Kissimmee High School (1960-61) and on the GI Bill. the University—French, German, Italian, Latin He graduated from UT with a BS in foreign and Spanish. He devoted his retirement to the Dr. William David “Bill” Leith language education, with minors in English study of ancient Greek, as well as extensive and history, in 1959. He completed an MA in reading and landscape gardening. Spanish, with a minor in French, in 1960 at Leith was the son of the late David William Florida State University, where he also com- Leith and Annie Rofila Lightfoot Leith of Tampa. pleted his Ph.D. in French literature in 1967 on He is survived by numerous cousins. UT

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By David Brothers Editor

“Too bad you missed me yesterday,” quips Susan Mikolajczyk, who in February was named 2006 Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year. “I was the queen.

ood Queen Quincerella,” she elabo- Walking Letters and rates, “because we were studying Violins how the letters ‘Q’ and ‘U’ are always together in a word.” s she speaks about her craft, her One of the trademarks of “Mrs. Mik,” as voice and eyes reveal the un- she’s known to students, colleagues and mistakable spark of a great teacher, the parents, is her costumed role-playing. The one who loves teaching and loves the kids. amiable, energetic kindergarten teacher, UT “I’ll take big book characters and dress up class of 1974, is willing to be just about like them, just so they’ll get the experience, anybody to help her kids learn. because if they learn through experience, they Mikolajczyk, in fact, is known as “the cement it into their heads, and they’re just Queen of Kindergarten” at Westchase Elemen- better learners,” she says in full spark. tary School in suburban Tampa, a result of her CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 leadership in every facet of the program.

SPRING 2006 15 “A lot of times, they’ll perform. I’ll put the cal music while they work during some class queen thing on them, and they say all the ‘QU’ periods, and get lessons on playing the violin. words—just a little act. It’s nothing terribly In particular, classical music seems to elaborate. Or they’re facilitate mathematics skills. Mikolajczyk says the Magic E Fairy, she plays classical music in the classroom and they’ll sprinkle while the children are writing, too, which the fairy dust over a tends to calm them and help them focus. word that ends in ‘E,’ “Scientists know that children, if they and then the fairy have that exposure early to music and to doesn’t say her math-brain issues, are able to process things name, and the ‘A’ easier and solve things easier,” she says, “and gets to say her name, that became such a big issue for me when I but the ‘E’ doesn’t started researching it.” say anything. She says the impetus grew with the expe- “Just certain little rience she had with her brother’s twin daugh- reading strategies ters, whom they put into a Suzuki method that cement it into program in New York, and who were reading them.” the Wall Street Journal when they were in the The school has first grade. “And I mean they were reading it an annual character fluently,” she emphasizes. book parade. One “So, I started bugging my principal about year, a parent recalls, trying to get a pilot program here, right after Mikolajczyk dressed the first year we were here. So, by the second up as the Cat in the year, we put it into practice. At first, it was an Hat. This year, she offering just for kindergarten—my kindergar- was a penguin. ten class—and then it got so popular that we She’ll even illus- were up to 75 students a year.” trate an old saying The Suzuki Method program at the school aimed at pronuncia- has spread to all grades. Mikolajczyk and tion, “When two another teacher also have begun a reading vowels go walking, outreach program that includes mentoring the first one does the teachers. talking,” with two If math, reading, writing, literature, geog- children dressed as raphy, violin lessons and keeping a journal letters walking side- sound like more than the typical notion of by-side, the one on what kindergarten is, that’s because

Star treatment. Top: Mrs. Mik the left doing the Mikolajczyk is a dedicated believer in kinder- arrives at school after being named Hillsborough County talking, the one on the right remaining silent. garten as the beginning of formal education, Teacher of the Year. The limo Their discovery of exceptions clearly ride was one of the prizes, which also included $2,000 cash, a ring, indicates that the kids have learned tickets to numerous events, a $1,000 scholarship to Nova the rule. Southeastern University, a cruise When principal Joyce Wieland, a to the Bahamas, and a yearlong lease on a new Lexus. fellow Spartan alumna, arrived at (Photo courtesy of Susan Mikolajczyk.) Westchase Elementary last year, The Royal Family. Bottom: Sue Mikolajczyk ’74 (center) the Mikolajczyk says, one of the first queen of kindergarten, with things the kids wanted to know (from left) daughter Amy, attorney; husband Ron ’73, was why her last name isn’t pro- former UT, CFL, WFL, NFL and USFL football player; daughter nounced wyland. Kimberlee, attorney; and daughter Jennifer ’05 magna Mikolajczyk brought to cum laudé, kindergarten teacher. Westchase the Suzuki Method, (Photo Courtesy of Bryn-Alan Photography.) developed from research that shows the value of even rudimen- tary formal music training on learning. Students—yes, kinder- garten students—listen to classi-

16 UT JOURNAL rather than simply a socializing foundation that barely reaches past playtime. “We’re setting them up to be lifetime learners,” she says. “It isn’t just play and eat snacks. There’s a lot of serious learning going on. It’s important to me for people to know that about these little guys.” Teacher of the Year selection starts at the individual school level with a silent faculty vote for the teacher most deserving among them. Once each school has made its choice, the 211 names are forwarded to the district. Each nominee writes a paper. The district narrows the field to 10 finalists, and each is interviewed by the superintendent. “After that,” Mikolajczyk says, “they keep it completely tight-lipped until that night. I didn’t know anything until my picture went up on the screen.” Top hat for the top cat. The Teacher of the Year dressed as the Cat in the Hat to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with her class. (Photo by Wendy Young.) Once she was a finalist, the nerves kicked in. tion degree program, because “Yeah, I was a little nervous about it,” she she “always knew” that she confides, “because, you know, you represent wanted to be a teacher. The the entire county, and this is a huge county.” counselor suggested UT. In fact, it is the third largest of Florida’s 67 Mikolajczyk attended a recruit- public school districts, and one of the nation’s ing function in New York, and 10 largest, as well. fell in love with the University at “So, I gave it some thought, but honestly, I first site, just from the photos. was with such a talented pool that I didn’t “I told my mom, ‘If I get in, I’m going.’ think that I was going to be No. 1 in the pool, I The rest is history.” really didn’t.” Mikolajczyk has taught kindergarten at It was no small affair. About 1,600 at- Westchase since the school opened in 1998. tended the Teacher of the Year banquet at the She has been a kindergarten teacher for 17 “We’re Tampa Convention Center. The district years. Teacher of the Year immediately becomes a Praise for the Queen of Kindergarten has setting them up candidate for state Teacher of the Year. come from all quarters, from past and present Media had been tipped off to the winner’s students, the principal, parents, you name it. to be lifetime identity that morning, but no one else, even She is overwhelmed, she says, by letters Principal Wieland, knew who it was, and even from former students who are adults. learners. It isn’t as cameras approached her table, Mikolajczyk “I’ve had kids from college write me, ‘Mrs. says, “I had no idea what was going on.” Mik, it was good that you pushed me—I’m in just play and eat pre-law’ or ‘You really were a good teacher, Imprinted on Their and you really did care about me.’” snacks. There’s Hearts Some sent congratulatory messages, even bouquets, when they heard their former a lot of serious ikolajczyk is one of the first gradu- teacher was being recognized. ates of UT’s early childhood edu- “I was so overwhelmed that they did re- learning going cation program. Her husband is member me. I must have made an imprint on former UT Spartans and New York Giants foot- their hearts, and that’s what you want to do on.” ball star Ron Mikolajczyk. Both are natives of when they walk into your room. You know, —Susan Mikolajczyk northern New Jersey who met at UT. The old- I’m like their mom from 7:30 to 2:00.” est of five children, Susan is the only one didn’t Her daughter Jennifer, UT class of 2005 follow her parents into the funeral business. magna cum laudé, is one of her biggest fans. She asked her high school guidance coun- “I’m a kindergarten teacher because of selor to find her a small college with an educa- her,” she says. “I had to do what she does.” UT

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Ann Fine, left, and Kristen Nelson hatched the idea for their little artists colony when they were enrolled at The University of Tampa. The two writers have made their vision a success in Tucson, AZ.

By Thomas Stauffer Reprinted by permission from the Arizona Daily Star of Jan. 18, 2006. Writers find inspiration, support at Casa Libre Two women, scribes themselves, established welcoming sanctuary

ne advantage of catering to Casa Libre en la Solana, the writers’ refuge wordsmiths is that they’re pretty they’ve created at 228 N. Fourth Ave. adept at spreading the word. They bought the adobe complex two years OThat’s good news for Ann Fine and ago and opened it in May 2004 as low-rental Kristen Nelson, who have more pressing writing suites and space for meetings, work- needs for money than advertising at the

18 UT JOURNAL Photo by the shops and seminars. The place has quickly gained a reputation in literary circles. Fine and Nelson, both writers themselves, Arizona Daily Star have spent considerable time, money and el- bow grease renovating the complex, some of which is more than a century old. . They now hope to gain nonprofit status for Casa Libre, which would allow them to apply for grants to ensure its survival. The two partners came up with the idea and the motivation for the complex—which also includes their home—when they studied in Florida at The University of Tampa, said Nelson, 27. Novelist in a novel setting. Fiction writer Katharine O’Flynn, of Quebec, Canada, recently spent a month at the “We used to sit around studying retreat working on a novel. Shakespeare and wondering: If we could do anything, what would it be?” she said. Center for Creative Photography and POG, a The answer was to find a space they could local poetry group. turn into an environment that would foster and Australian writer Lynda Hill said the refuge inspire the writing process, said Fine, 37. Fine and Nelson created was an ideal environ- Editor’s Fine and Nelson used models of other ment for her. Note: writers’ residencies, but they chose not to re- “I’d just had my book published by Penguin One advantage of quire submissions of work, Fine said. They USA and I needed somewhere to sit, concen- reprinting an article is also opted to make their suites and grounds trate and write,” she said. “I found the sup- getting the subjects’ take on it. They liked it. About available not only to literary groups but also to portive writers’ energy around the place to be all they could add was, nonprofit groups, Fine said. just perfect, and the costs were very reason- “We will give all UT alumni “Our only purpose is to live the life, to able.” the writer’s rate for the suites, which is a surround ourselves with the people of our tribe Suites are booked through April, and the discounted rate.” and be able to make ends meet,” she said. only writers unable to take advantage of the The pair were in Austin, Taking on one suite at a time, the two creative environment at Casa Libre are Fine TX, in early March for the writers laid tile, patched stucco and repaired and Nelson, as they’re too involved in the daily Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual wiring, not to mention other less-glamorous workings of the place to reap its benefits, Fine convention, where they tasks, until they had created five suites. said. bumped into familiar faces Nightly rates range from $69 to from $99 “The crazy irony of it all is that we naively from their alma mater. “It was great to see Don for qualifying independent writers and $45 for expected it would have the same benefit for us Morrill and Lisa [Birnbaum] nonprofit organizations and writing guests of as writers,” she said. “You don’t get the same and Richard [Mathews] nonprofits. effect when you’re the one who cleaned the and Kathleen Ochshorn,” they said via e-mail. All suites are outfitted with high-speed room. . . . Being surrounded by writers does Dr. Kathleen Ochshorn Internet, writing desks, full kitchens, private inspire us to keep writing, but we actually dined with the pair during bathrooms, cable television, stereos and DVD write at other places.” UT the conference. players. The complex also features four court- “They’re both wonderful Photo courtesy of Casa Libre en la Solana. people,” she said. “I knew yards, a reference library, a picnic area, a pool they’d wind up doing and a spa. something special. I just “The environment is set up specifically to didn’t know it would be anything quite this support your creative endeavor,” Fine said. special.” “Wherever you go on the property, you know Say hello to Ann and that you’re there to work.” Kristen and get more information about Casa In addition to hosting independent writers Libre en la Solana at (520) and scholars seeking writing space away from 325-9145, e-mail them at home, Casa Libre has hosted several writers [email protected], and guests brought to Tucson by groups such or visit their Web site and see more pictures at as the University of Arizona Poetry Center, the www.casalibre.org. UT

UT Where writers hold court. The courtyard at Casa Libre.

SPRING 2006 19 LightsLights onon UT!UT! On Jan. 7, the University’s historic Plant Hall was brought to life with brightly colored light projections and mysterious music during Lights on Tampa, a public art project initiated by the city of Tampa. The Plant Hall project was led by Argentine artist Jorgé Orta, who worked in close collaboration with UT professors Joanne Steinhardt and Santiago Echeverry, as well as oth- ers in the Tampa Bay com- munity, to create the 30- minute display that was shown repeatedly through- out the evening. Titled “Luminographic Concert,” the Plant Hall project was one of six light-based installations across downtown Tampa. According to Steinhardt, planning began more than 10 months prior to the event. Images were cre- ated during seven days of workshops with more than

30 groups from the local Courtesy of City of T community. The results, she said, far exceeded her expectations. “If Henry Plant could have been there to see ampa Public Art Program. Photo by George Cott. how his building is still such an important part of the community, and see the images of that current community on his building, I’m sure he would have been proud,” said Steinhardt. Orta has displayed large-scale works on land- Lights on Luminaries. President Vaughn introduces Tampa Mayor Pam marks throughout the Iorio, who flipped the switch that set Plant Hall aglow. world, including Machu Picchu in Peru and the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City. This type of large-scale display has rarely been seen in the United States. UT

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20 UT JOURNAL SPRING 2006 21 SPARTANSportsbag Borders Finds On- and Off- Court Success ark Borders has made a name for ing of what I was looking for academically and himself as one of the best basket- athletically.” Mball players to wear a Spartan uni- The Orlando native quickly realized that THOMAS KOLBE Sports Information Director form. One thing that has gone unnoticed by UT was the place for him, deciding that the E-mail:[email protected] many has been his devotion to his family and school offered exactly what he was looking for friends, and most notably, his teammates. in addition to the athletics program and the As a senior, Borders has set The University tutelage he would receive from head coach of Tampa single-season assist record twice Richard Schmidt. while also breaking the school career record “I chose The University of Tampa because for assists. As the only Spartan ever to record it is close to home and has a great atmosphere,” more than 500 career says Borders. “Most important, the education assists, Borders also and the fact that I will walk away with an ex- surpassed 600 this cellent degree is the major advantage.” season while break- ing Kevin Starnes’ For Love of the Game assist record that Scheduled to graduate in May with an stood for 15 years. exercise science degree, Borders has fulfilled With all his accom- his plan and will graduate on time. Looking plishments, Borders back, he realizes that he made the right deci- still encourages oth- sion to attend Tampa, and has noted the ad- ers to surpass him. vantages of the switch he made to Division II. “I tell my team- “Coming to Tampa was the best decision I mates, friends and made in my life,” he says. “I was able to take other players not to everything that Division I basketball gave me be like me, but to be and bring them to Division II. I learned a lot at better than me,” says Murray State, and was able to bring a lot to Borders. “Someone Tampa.” once told me that, Three years after making the decision to and I now use it to become a Spartan, Borders has established motivate others.” himself as one of the greatest players in the A transfer from 39-year history of UT basketball. The single- Murray State, Borders season and career assists leader also is a two- got a taste of basket- time all-Sunshine State Conference selection ball at the Division I who ranks ninth on Tampa’s all-time scoring level after playing list. one season. He also Borders also was selected a finalist for the realized the impor- Bob Cousy Award, given annually to the Playing his game. “I never tance and signifi- thought I would enjoy this much nation’s top point guard. Among the finalists success,” Spartan point guard cance of a college degree, which proved to be and team captain Mark Borders joining Borders were Dee Brown from Illinois, an important factor when he decided to trans- says. “I worked really hard to Gerry McNamara from Syracuse, Carl Krauser get to this point.” fer. from Pittsburgh and Daniel Gibson from Texas. “Things did not work out at Murray State,” “I never thought I would enjoy this much says Borders. “My coach resigned, and at the success,” he says. “I worked really hard to get time, I had a couple of Division I programs to this point. In order to be successful, you interested, including South Florida and Central have to be able to work independently. You Florida. I just wanted to be in school, and I felt have to lift weights, shoot and condition your- that The University of Tampa had the full offer- self.”

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As the point guard and the team captain of have been my fans since day one, and their this year’s Spartan squad, Borders has relished support definitely keeps me going and makes it his duty to provide leadership for the younger fun.” “I tell my players on the team. By being a part of the With a family consisting of primarily chil- success Borders generates, his word as a dren, Borders has taken the opportunity as a teammates, leader has been influential in the development role model to help guide the younger members of his teammates. of his family in the right direction. friends and “I always tell my teammates to keep work- “I am real close to my nieces, nephews ing hard, and it helps that they have witnessed and little cousins,” says Borders. “I am the first other players the rewards of my hard work,” says Borders. “I from my family to go to college and have the have spent many extra hours in the gym and opportunity to be a positive role model. It not to be like gone the extra mile to become the player I am.” really keeps me going. I have a lot of younger Borders, who shares a true love for the people in my family, and I love the opportunity me, but to be game of basketball, has learned to “live and I have to be a good influence.” breathe” the sport that he has been playing for Throughout his college years, Borders has better than nearly his entire life. used his status to become active in the “I am blessed with a skill to understand the community. A regular at the Tampa summer me.” game of basketball, which has helped me im- basketball camps, he lends his hand as a mensely,” he says. “The way I learn is by volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club in —Mark Borders watching game film and other teams and by Mulberry, FL. He has coached kids in the “Just being a true student of the game.” Bigger” league, where he teaches kids 14 and He also grew to appreciate the point guard under on weekends. position, and most of all, those who came before Borders also has been active in the com- him. While admitting that he did not pattern munity outside of basketball, working as a his game after any particular player, there mentor for the Hillsborough Association of were a pair of point guards who caught the eye Retarded Citizens’ community integration of Borders as a young player growing up. walking program, which provides physical “I grew up watching Scott Skiles, when he activity for the mentally challenged. was with the Magic,” says Borders. “I also “I just like helping people,” says Borders. looked up to John Stockton, mostly because of “I feel that it is also my responsibility to be a his passing ability as one of the greatest point good citizen and make a positive impact on Input guards ever.” others. There is no better feeling than know- Welcome As the owner of nearly every assist record ing that I have done my part in positively af- on HOF at The University of Tampa, Borders also has fecting another person’s life.” Timeline broken the Sunshine State Conference single- As a senior, Borders does not have to think As part of the 75th season assist record, and ranks second in the very hard about what he will pursue upon anniversary of The SSC in career assists while playing only three graduation. He realizes that his true love for University of Tampa, the seasons in the league. basketball will not end, and has made it a athletic department will develop its Hall of Fame in “The records are an accomplishment, so it point to get to the next level. the Bob Martinez Sports definitely means a lot to me,” says Borders. “It “I want to continue playing basketball,” he Center with an historical is something I can eventually tell my kids and says. “I would like to play in the United States, timeline featuring sports memorabilia from years past. grandkids one day. My goal was to come here but I would also play overseas if it does not If anyone can contribute and set my name in the school history.” work out. I love this game, and just want to do any historical artifacts, something that I love.” please mail them to the UT Athletic Department at 401 The Next Level With all his success at the collegiate level, W. Kennedy Blvd., Box I, A major source of inspiration for Borders Borders is the first to point out that he still has Tampa, FL 33606-1490. UT has been from the fans at his games, particu- a lot to learn. larly his family and friends. He admits that “I don’t know everything yet,” says Bor- having those who mean the most in his life in ders. “I still have a lot to learn, and will con- attendance is a major benefit when playing. tinue being a student of the game. It is my job “It means a lot to have my family and to continue improving and to ultimately be- friends at the games,” says Borders. “They come the best player that I can be.” UT

SPRING 2006 23 SPARTANSportsbag Baseball: High Expectations for Retooled Spartans he University of Tampa baseball team with good range and arm strength. Kennedy will be expecting the offense to fire on and Mena are projected to be the one and two all cylinders as a complement to the hitters atop the lineup, and Corrado can add a Luke Enna T upgraded pitching staff this season. The Spar- mix of power and average to the batting order. Tampa tans also will rely heavily on a defensive align- Seniors Jamie McKean and Billy Wimberly Soccer ment completely revamped from last season, will add more than 150 games of experience Standout with the only similarity being Scott Leffler be- to the infield depth chart. Charlie Raley will Luke Enna hind the plate. provide late-inning defense at third base. J.R. Hopf, Chris Ignaut and Kurt Baxley will be Selected by Lots of Letters fighting for time at first base as well as the DH Kansas City Lost from last season are shortstop Brad spot, and provide depth to an already solid Wizards Chamberlain, leftfielder T.J. Alonzo, lineup. Chris Rosenbaum is a solid all-around The Kansas City Wiz- centerfielder Roberto Valiente, pitcher Justin catcher who will catch the late game in most ards of Major League Soc- Boza and utility man Alex Castellvi. Head double-headers. cer have selected Univer- Coach Joe Urso is expecting to start five new- sity of Tampa player Luke Chance to Go Deep Enna in the 2006 MLS comers when the season opens with a com- Supplemental Draft. pletely new infield. Even with all the new The outfield returns two of the most pro- Enna, a native of Kansas faces, this year’s team is loaded with experi- ductive players from last season. First-team City, returns home after be- ing named a 2005 all-Sun- ence. All of the projected starters are at least All-American Lee Cruz will be in left field and shine State Conference se- junior status, except one. The Spartans also will be batting in the third slot, where he is lection. He led Tampa in return 22 letter-winners, including six starters looking to produce the same kinds of numbers goals (9), assists (3), points (21) and shots (36) as a se- from last season’s 40-18 squad. as last year, when he led the SSC in homeruns nior. He also added two The pitching staff will be bolstered by ace (17) and RBIs (71). game-winning goals for the Sergio Perez and closer Aaron Cook. Both Rosales, an all-region performer and last Spartans, establishing him- self as a leader of a pre- Perez and Cook were first-team all-Sunshine season’s lead-off hitter, will bat in the middle dominantly young team. State Conference selections last season. Perez of the order and look to drive in more runners “I’ve been dreaming led the team with nine wins, while Cook led this year, while keeping runners honest with about this opportunity since the squad with 12 saves while also registering I was five years old,” says his strong arm from centerfield. Troy Enna. “I cannot wait to get eight victories. Ferguson will start in right field. Ferguson, as out there and show what Johnny Williams looks to become a more well as Mena, Rosales and Corrado, will be the UT soccer is all about. This dominant member of the staff, and will be the main threats on the bases, and look to bolster is extremely special to go home and play for the team No. 2 pitcher. Last season, Nick Peterson was the team’s on-base percentage ahead of the that I grew up watching a hard-throwing reliever. This season, he will power hitters. and have this opportunity of be expected to rely on his dominant fastball as Tampa is optimistic heading into the sea- a lifetime.” Enna becomes the the third starter. Justin Valdes, a junior trans- son, and likes its chances for a Sunshine State fourth player in Tampa soc- fer from the University of Louisville, will bring Conference crown, with hopes of making a cer history to be drafted Division I experience to the staff, while sopho- run at the national championship once again. into the MLS, joining Marlon Rojas (2005), Henrik more Michael Harley, who started seven The Spartans are loaded with experienced Nebrelius (1998) and Mike games as a freshman, will be available for talent and depth, as the lineup is skilled in all Heald (1997). some starts as long relief. aspects. In preseason polls, the Spartans have “This is great for our program, and allows Luke The infield includes true freshman José been picked to finish second in the SSC behind to be one step closer to ful- Jimenez, whom Coach Urso expects to add defending national champion Florida South- filling his dream,” says power to the lineup, at first base. At second, ern, and fifth in the nation. Tampa has the Tampa head coach Adrian third and short are junior transfers Ryan capabilities to go deep into the National Bush. “We are very proud of Luke and his hard work Kennedy, Roberto Mena and Craig Corrado, Championship Series in Montgomery, AL, but ethic. We wish him the best respectively. All three are excellent fielders will have to rely on its new members more of luck.” UT than it did in years past. UT

24 UT JOURNAL SPARTANSportsbag Softball: Pitchers, Batters Could Spark Return to Glory ampa looks to regain the magic that The Spartans will rely on their pitching to was created during the 2004 season, carry them to an NCAA Tournament berth. T when the Spartans won 33 games and Kanter believes that she truly has two aces in made an appearance in the NCAA South Re- Devlin Dougherty and Niki Trowell. What gion Tournament. Tampa will need to do this makes the duo effective—even dangerous—is while coming off a disappointing 2005 season their divergent pitching styles. This is a big in which it posted a record of 19-22. The Spar- plus for the Spartans, as their opponents will tans were plagued by injuries to their top be forced to adjust to this difference in the pitchers. But head coach Leslie Kanter is opti- second games of doubleheaders. mistic, and said, “This might be one of the Behind Dougherty and Trowell, Kanter has strongest teams we have had.” added talented youth, and expects to have a Tom Fitzgerald The Spartans lose a couple of big bats solid infield made up of freshmen and sopho- Pair of from the 2005 lineup. Tampa graduated last mores. The performance of the infield will be Close season’s top hitter and career homerun leader. key to the team’s success. That said, the in- Outfielder Katie Bender led the team with a .314 field also raises the biggest question mark: The Games batting average, while fellow senior Kristin Law young infielders will need to prove themselves, Highlight left the team with nine career homeruns, a UT as they are the coach’s major area of concern Fitz Festival record. The third starter that the Spartans lost entering the season. The middle infield will The second annual Fitz is senior third baseman Kami Bird. consist of freshman shortstop Michele Horan Festival, honoring late and sophomore second baseman Brandyce Tampa men’s head soccer A Big Plus Trowell. The corner positions are up for grabs, coach Tom Fitzgerald, ended with a pair of 1-0 Tampa returns its top two pitchers, and and will be decided during the preseason. outcomes in the event that both will share in the role of staff ace. They In the outfield, expect to see centerfield featured three Major patrolled by junior Kelly Glover. Coach Kanter League Soccer teams and make up one of the best pitching combinations the U.S. Under-17 National that Coach Kanter has had under her tutelage, looks to round out the experienced outfield Team. possibly the best in conference. The Spartans with a combination of seniors Nicole Fenno, In game one, the New should not lack experience, returning an addi- Sara Hokin and Jenny Luis, sophomore Katie York-New Jersey MetroStars registered a 1-0 tional 10 players from last year’s roster. Davis and freshman Jessica Keefe. victory over the Under-17 The battle for the catching duties will fall team, which featured upon two sophomores: Melissa Krenn and former Tampa head coach Brandi Bout will make their push for the start- Keith Fulk, an assistant coach who also was an SPORTS to do ing catcher position during the preseason. understudy to Fitzgerald as @ As for their offense, Coach Kanter is look- a player and coach at @ Tampa. In game two, CALENDAR OF EVENTS ing to have six hitters hit .300 or better. The ut.edu Fitzgerald’s former team, The following schedules are for home games only. For more offense will be anchored by Fenno, who was information, call the Athletic Office at (813) 253-6240. UT faculty, the Columbus Crew, staff and students free with ID. General public admission $5/adults, the team’s second-leading hitter a year ago. recorded a 1-0 victory over $3/senior citizens, college-age students and children. *Indicates Also expected to be big contributors to the Real Salt Lake City to Sunshine State Conference game. conclude the event. The offense are Keefe and Trowell, who likely will BASEBALL Saturday, May 13 festival also featured a Saturday, April 15 Florida Tech.* 1 p.m. be the lead-off hitter in this strong offense. youth camp early in the Nova Southeastern 1 p.m. SOFTBALL This year’s team also looks to provide depth on day. All proceeds go to the Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 15 offense. Kanter said she expects to get solid Tom Fitzgerald Memorial Newberry 7 p.m. Lynn 1 p.m. season performances up and down the batting Scholarship Fund. Saturday, April 29 Friday, April 28 order. Donations may be sent to Newberry 1 p.m. Saint Leo* 7 p.m. If the pitching staff that Kanter has dubbed the fund at 401 W. Kennedy Friday, May 12 Saturday, April 29 Blvd., Box I, Tampa, FL Florida Tech.* 7 p.m. Saint Leo* 4 p.m. the strongest in the conference can remain 33606-1490. For more healthy, the Spartans should be able to make a information, contact The A complete listing of University run at a return to the NCAA Tournament and University of Tampa Athletics Department at events can be found at . get back to the success of two years ago. UT ut.edu (813) 253-6240. UT

SPRING 2006 25 MUEZZINMUEZZINmu•ez•zin/myoo-ézin, moo-/n. crier who calls the people to contemplation from a minaret. 75 Years of Spartan Style

from the last 75 years. If you are donating a 1931-2006: Some folks photo, make sure to include the names of refer to this milestone as a diamond anniver- those in the picture, as well as a description. sary. Others have called it a diamond jubilee. Or, if you have “borrowed” items from the Here at UT, we’re calling it 75 Years in the Heart University at one time and would like to “do- of Tampa. nate” them back, the archives are happy to This fall marks 75 years of the University’s accept those items, as well (no questions D. TODD MARRS, MBA ’04 existence. Since its founding, The University of asked!). For more information on contributing Alumni Director Tampa has graduated more than 17,000 alumni E-mail: [email protected] to the University’s archives, contact the Office living in all 50 states and more than 100 foreign of Alumni Relations at (813) 253-6209 or countries. The 75th anniversary celebration [email protected]. kicks off on Oct. 5, recognizing the date UT first held classes back in 1931. Anniversary festivi- Tell Your Stories ties will close out 2006 and continue into 2007. th With the excitement only a few months away, In celebration of the University’s 75 Anni- Insuring versary, alumni are encouraged to share their Your Safety here are a few ways that alumni can join in the celebration. favorite UT memories. Just send us a note describing your most memorable UT moment University of Tampa graduates receive dis- Set Sail With Your or your favorite University of Tampa experi- counted auto insurance Friends ence (please make sure that the memory or through Liberty Mutual. story can be printed and read by others). E- Just call (800) 837-5254 or What better time to reunite with alumni mail your stories to [email protected] or mail log onto www.liberty th mutual.com for an instant and friends than during UT’s 75 anniversary them to Box H, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, quote. Make sure to iden- celebration. In honor of the occasion, the FL 33606-1490. We are excited to hear from tify yourself as a University Alumni Office is coordinating an alumni cruise of Tampa graduate to re- you! from Tampa to Cozumel in early 2007. All UT ceive up to 15 percent off your premium. graduates are invited to join in the fun, with a Share Your E-mail Recent UT graduates special invitation to the classes of ’80 -’82, ’95 - Address also can obtain short-term ’97, and ’00 -’02 to celebrate their 25+, 10+ and medical insurance through In recent years, electronic communica- Marsh Affinity Group Ser- 5+ years of being UT alumni. vices. Log onto www.ut The four-night cruise will depart Tampa on tions have emerged as a quick and simple way nationalalumni services. Thursday, Feb. 8, and return by 8 a.m. on Mon- to relay information. The University regularly com or call (888) 560-ALUM sends e-mail announcements of its programs for more information and day, Feb. 12. Prices start at $421* per person, and events to alumni, but it has valid e-mail rates. UT and flexible payment plans are available. Make your reservation now, and start spreading the addresses for only about 40 percent of its th word to your friends! For more information, graduates. You can stay informed of the 75 e-mail [email protected]. anniversary activities and other alumni news by sending us your e-mail address. Just send Clean Out Your Attic an e-mail to [email protected] with your full name (including maiden name for women) and If you have old photos or memorabilia from class. your days at UT, consider leaving a lasting The University has come a long way in 75 memory by donating these items to the years, and I’m looking forward to celebrating University’s archives. The archives are collect- with you later this year. If you have other ing vintage athletic uniforms, fraternity and ideas or suggestions for alumni-related anni- sorority jerseys, “rat caps” and photographs versary activities, please feel free to send them *Price includes taxes and port charges. Gratuities extra. Price my way. Happy Anniversary! UT subject to change.

26 UT JOURNAL ClassActs ’61 ’77 ’81 Madeline Anderson is a Robin Sue Beninson Robert C. Richard and media specialist at married Daniel his wife, Joanne, live in ’92 Longwood Elementary Nosenchuck on Jan. 22 in Ocala, FL. Joanne is the Alicia (White) Cathers School in Longwood, FL. Jupiter, FL. former chair of nursing at was honored in the 2005 She was named Teacher UT and has been named James Jones First Novel of the Week in Seminole Gregg and Deidra associate dean for Contest. She is self- County for her 45 years of (Nylynn) Gochneaur are academic and student employed and is working excellent service as an the founders of Nylynn affairs for the College of on completing the educator. Cosmetics Inc. They live Nursing at the University manuscript for her novel. in Lewisville, TX. of Florida. She, her husband, David, Website: E-mail: Robert5455@ Beth A. Krueger and their three children ’67 www.nylynn.com earthlink.net live in Telford, PA. Robert L. Lovelace is an University of Texas at George P. Lechler III is E-mail: accountant for Meals on Austin in May. She has a the contract public works [email protected] Wheels Plus. He and his ’82 new job as the dean of manager for the U.S. wife, Jewel, live in Melody Shacter is the academic affairs at Miles Navy’s Atlantic Undersea Robert Eppenstein was Bradenton, FL. division president of Community College in hired as the assistant E-mail: Test and Evaluation Harmony Homes, a Drees Center, located on Andros Miles City, MT. She lives criminal division manager [email protected] company. She and her in Miles City. for the state of New Island, Bahamas. husband, David, have two E-mail: E-mail: yardengine Jersey. children, Zackary, 15, and [email protected] ’69 [email protected] Jacob, 10. Rashid Skaf was Richard O. Fimbel and Edward C. appointed president and Mary Ellen (Bowen) ’71 Schuppenhauer retired as ’89 CEO of AMX Corp. in July are retired and live in El ’86 the postmaster in Bonita Tony Bonitatibus owns 2005 after serving as the Paso, TX. They are the Laurence M. Bagan was Springs, FL. He is the his own CPA firm called company’s president and co-presidents of Andrew’s hired as the chief deputy sheriff first class Bonitatibus and Co. He chief financial officer. Toy Box, a charitable operating officer of with the Lee County and his wife, Jennifer, live organization dedicated to CyberMetrics Corp. in Sheriff’s Office. He plans in Boca Raton, FL, with providing special “care Scottsdale, AZ. He was ’93 to retire in July 2007. He their two daughters. packages” filled with toys married on June 5, 2004, Todd and Karen ’94 and his wife, Kathleen, E-mail: and books to children and he and his wife, Jordan celebrated the live in Fort Myers, FL. [email protected] with serious or terminal Stacey, relocated to birth of their third child, illnesses. Scottsdale from Chicago. Brooke Stevens, on Sept. E-mail: ’78 E-mail: ’90 10. They live in [email protected] Gerald G. Anderson is a [email protected] Laura Atteberry-David Clearwater, FL. soccer referee in Shiloh, teaches at North Port High E-mail: Edward C. Levine and his IL. He also works as a School in Sarasota [email protected] wife, Lydia, relocated to ’87 financial analyst for County, FL. Kelly H. Myers is a senior Winter Park, FL. He is a Northrop Grumman. Kimberly (Adams) Lowe retired teacher from received the Department Jerry Flynn works as a technical analyst in the Miami-Dade County, FL. Eric J. Romanino and his of the Army’s criminal defense attorney Office of Technical wife, Maryanne, live in Commander’s Award for as a fulltime public Guidance in Washington, Beacon, NY. Eric is the Public Service in defender. He and his wife, DC. He and his wife, ’71 director of Physical Schinnen, Netherlands. Lisa, have three children: Sarah, live in Huntsville, Howie Thompson wrote Education, Health, She serves as a major in Hannah, 4, Michael, 2, AL. Their daughter, Amy, “A Game for All Seasons.” Athletics and Recreation the Army Reserve. She and Norah, 1. They live in is attending Baylor It is the story of a young in the Beacon City school and her husband, Chris, Valparaiso, IN. University pursuing her girl’s soccer team that district. He has taught moved to Ft. Meade, MD. E-mail: Ph.D. in psychology. grows up and plays for the physical education, They have two children, [email protected] E-mail: national championship. coached varsity football, Andrew, 8, and David, 5. [email protected] The book is available at wrestling and baseball, E-mail: chrisandkim@ all Barnes and Noble and and was the assistant earthlink.net ’91 Borders stores, as well as principal in the middle William Bailey relocated ’94 Amazon.com. and high schools over the to Nevada for his new job Jalesia F. McQueen past 25 years. ’88 as the Las Vegas area married Justin Gadberry ’74 E-mail: Beth A. Krueger received manager of Bison Building on Sept. 2. She is an [email protected] her Ph.D. from the Materials. He and his attorney for Gallop, Douglas Henderson, wife, Susie, live in Las Johnson and Neuman, L.C. M.D., opened a new Vegas. They live in St. Louis. rehabilitation therapy E-mail: center in Gainesville, FL. Bret James served as an [email protected] He and his wife, Nancy active-duty Airbone ’74, live in Gainesville. O. Kumar Prasad joined Ranger Infantry Publix Supermarkets as a Lieutenant with the 101st senior business Infantry Division at Ft. consultant. He lives in ’76 Campbell, KY. He now Land O’ Lakes, FL. Sean M. Evans recently manages more than 150 E-mail: completed maritime properties as a self- Kumarprasad1@ intelligence operations in employed real estate hotmail.com Micronesia. He is serving investor. He and his wife, as senior police advisor in Jennifer, have four the Afghanistan Ministry children and live in ’95 of the Interior, Situation Cordova, TN. Bryan Alexander was and Intelligence Center. E-mail: selected as a member of E-mail: s_evans_i290@ [email protected] hotmail.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 Sean M. Evans

SPRING 2006 27 ClassActs David W. Noble and his David Virgilio is director Michele (Crane) Diaz is a ’96 wife, Jihyun, welcomed of natural gas trading for paralegal for Gray- Gilda Ferlita Capitano their first son, Zackary, on Constellation Energy Robinson, P.A., in was named the 2005 Sept. 24. He is working as Commodities Group. He downtown Tampa. She Woman of the Year by the a facilities officer for the lives in Houston. and her husband, Alex, Opti-Mrs. Club of Ybor United States Military E-mail: david.virgilio@ live in Tampa. City. Academy athletic constellation.com E-mail: department. They live in [email protected] Ardria Kenney was Harriman, NY. Jennifer (Wolfson) Waters married to Michael and her husband, Mitchell, Robin (Dembowitz) Cucinotta on June 18. celebrated the birth of Powell was married on They live in Waltham, MA. ’98 their baby girl, Sarah Sept. 3. She works for E-mail: Nicole Cohn, D.D.S., and Michelle, on Sept. 22. Baycare Health Systems. [email protected] her husband, Doug, They live in Reston, VA. She and her husband, celebrated the birth of E-mail: Jennifer_waters@ Thomas, live in St. Mark Givens is a major in their daughter, Marena hotmail.com Petersburg, FL. Ryan Mackie and Jennifer the United States Air Nicole Maule, on Dec. 16. E-mail: Lehman Force Reserve. He is chief Nicole is a dentist with Abebi Wolfe lives in [email protected] administrator of the Mid Hudson Dental. They Washington, DC, and is the 2006 class of the Reserve’s 514th Aerospace live in Hopewell Junction, the proud mother of Indiana Leadership Medicine Squadron of the NY. Demetri, 8, and Naima, ’00 Forum. He lives in 514th Air Mobility Wing E-mail: five months. Abebi is the Jodelle Kruger became Portland, IN. stationed at McGuire Air [email protected] manager of Regulatory engaged to Erik Omlor on Force Base in New Jersey. Affairs for RCN Corp. and Nov. 13. They are planning Ryan Mackie married the leader of the to be married in the spring Jennifer Lehman ’96 on Beatrice (Siller) Miller Washington Zeta Alumni of 2007. She works for June 24. Ryan works as a graduated from South Chapter. AdoptionLinks/Jewish senior consultant for SAS University with an MS in E-mail: Family Services. They live 70 Solutions. Jennifer physician assistant [email protected] in Shermansdale, PA. works as a senior studies. She works as E-mail: consultant for Bearing civil service employment [email protected] Point, Inc. They live in at Troop Medical Clinic #4 ’99 Website: http:// Clearwater, FL. in Ft. Stewart, GA. She Heather Brannon wedding.theknot.com/ E-mail: and her husband, Mark, accepted an information pwp/view/co_main. [email protected] live in Hinesville, GA. worker solution architect aspx?coupleid=32 E-mail: position with Microsoft 67856320244632 [email protected] Corp. in October. She covers the Tennessee, Are You Stephanie (Whitmore) Kentucky and southern ’01 Schaff is a manager for Ohio region. She received Richard Langton married Getting Ernst and Young. She Marena Nicole Maule her MBA from Belmont Jody Filipiak on June 25. Duped? lives in Tampa. University in 2005. She They live in St. Petersburg, E-mail: Dan Matauch operates a lives in Franklin, TN. FL. [email protected] packaging design firm E-mail: hbrannon@ Please help microsoft.com Samuel R. Metott us cut down on Michael Wollenhaup called Flowdesign Inc. in became engaged to April Northville, MI. mailing costs. moved to Chattanooga, Brian M. Cozine is a Frisenda on July 4. He is TN, in January 2005 to Website: captain in the United attending Nova If your house- www.flow-design.com hold is receiving serve as a senior vice States Army. He is Southeastern University stationed in Germany with for his MBA. He works for more than one copy of the president and regional Avi and Tania ’96 senior credit officer for Mazliach have two his wife, Stacey, and son, the city of Hollywood Park Journal, send us the ink- SunTrust. He and his Matthew. and Recreation athletic jetted address area from children and are expecting wife, Christine, have three their third child. Avi is a E-mail: brian.cozine@ division. They live in the back cover. We will children, Lizabeth, 12, professional basketball us.army.mil Hollywood, FL. review our records and Megan, 8, and Michael, 6. E-mail:[email protected] player and works in the Nicholas D. Davi married correct any duplication. E-mail: Israeli Stock Market. [email protected] Sarah Uhl on June 3. They Rosie Vergara married Send your back cover Tania teaches at the relocated from Biloxi, MS, Juan Morales in October. to The University of Tampa, Zak Wyche is in his university. They live in to Las Vegas after She is working as an Office of Alumni Relations, second year of coaching Pardes Hanna, Israel. hurricane Katrina. He academic advisor for Box H, 401 W. Kennedy the varsity boys wrestling E-mail: Taniaavi2002@ works for The Mirage. Kaplan University. They Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606- program at Cincinnati yahoo.com E-mail: live in Miami. 1490. You also may let us Hills Christian Academy. [email protected] E-mail: know you are receiving He and his wife, Jennifer, Demetri and Naima Wolfe [email protected] duplicate copies via e-mail have three children. Zak is the son of former at [email protected]. UT Cincinnati Bengals and ’02 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Joseph Sansonetti is an head coach and present information technology Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coordinator for Trinity Shawn Vinson and his coach Sam Wyche. School for Children in wife, Jeannette, welcomed Tampa. He also is the their daughter, Emma varsity basketball coach. Grace, on Sept. 7, 2005. ’97 He lives in Tampa. Shawn also took a new Christine Benza married E-mail: job as the Sarasota, FL, Jeremy Crouse on Oct. 16. [email protected] branch manager for Apria She works as a food Healthcare. They live in scientist for PepsiCo. Brandon, FL. They live in Cary, IL. ’03 E-mail: shawnvinson@ Racquida Augustus tampabay.rr.com married Earnest Williams

28 UT JOURNAL ClassActs ’04 on Dec. 14. She Angela D. Cain is a public staff supervisor for Merrill Louisiana-Monroe softball received a master’s degree relation information Lynch. team. from American Interconti- specialist for the E-mail: E-mail: nental University in April. Hillsborough County [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: Department of Aging [email protected] Service. She lives in Victoria M. Venn is living Brandon, FL. ’04 and working in Vessy, Tyson Bain received his E-mail: Radek Knesl married Switzerland. In MS in applied gerontology [email protected] Kerry Frechette ’04 on from the University of April 30. Radek was Valerie Wolf is associate Memoriam North Texas. He is working Marlen Cortez is working promoted to vice president producer of “Florida This ALUMNI for a preventative health on her juris doctor degree of business development Week,” a political William V. McElheny ’50 research institute called at the University of Illinois at TCM Bank. Kerry roundtable seen Fridays Raymond B. Sultenfuss Sr. ’50 The Cooper Institute as a College Of Law. She plans accepted a new position on PBS television affiliate Irene H. Ellison ’53 WEDU in Tampa. She research associate. He to graduate in May and as pharmacy regional Maurice L. Conner ’54 lives in Riverview, FL, with lives in Dallas. work as an associate at account executive with Steven R. Rogers ’54 her husband, Jay, and in E-mail: the Chicago firm of United Healthcare. They Gabriel C. Fernandez ’57 her free time works on a [email protected] Winston & Strawn LLP. live in Tampa. James M. Kelly ’58 She lives in Chicago. E-mail: novella. Deborah Bauer earned a E-mail: Kathryn Elizabeth Shields ’59 E-mail: [email protected] Retired Lt. Col. William V. master’s degree in history [email protected] [email protected] from the University of Nicholas J. Galvez and Durkin Jr. ’60 North Florida. She lives in Christine M. Glesmann his wife, Mary, celebrated David M. Davenport ’61 Casselberry, FL. became engaged to the birth of their first ’05 Cecil Shackelford ’61 Darren Coen on Oct. 12. daughter, Eleanor Guillermo Hudtwalcker Sarah Bailey ’63 Eleanor Adamson Galvez They live in Quincy, MA. Adamson, on Aug. 27. He is a vice president for William J. Motsett Jr. ’64 E-mail: works as director of Citigroup. He lives in Steve M. Craven ’67 ChristineGlesmann@ rehabilitation services for Tampa. Barbara E. King ’68 yahoo.com PeopleFirst Rehabilitation E-mail: ghudtwalker@t Lloyd T. Russell ’68 Services. They live in ampabay.rr.com Mike Nefton ’69 Ronald G. Merrill Jr. Tampa. Guy L. Swendson Sr. ’70 married Meghen Kalis on Kenge W. Malikidogo E-mail: nick.galvez@ Katharine Elizabeth Sheldon ’80 Jan. 7. They live in became engaged to kindredhealthcare.com Christopher J. Fletcher ’87 Tampa. Darian Fludd on Aug. 26. Lacinda Norman was They plan to wed this Aug. Carolyn Pfeffer ’90 Noreen C. Moy relocated promoted to assistant 26 in Petersburg, VA. Lynne Bolduc ’01 to Palm Bay, FL. She is a coach of the University of E-mail: FACULTY [email protected] Dr. William Leith What’s Happenin’? News for ClassActs The University of Tampa is interested in the progress of its alumni. Use Please check all appropriate boxes, and this form to let us know your news. Be sure to provide all information, so that provide details to the right of each item: your news can be included in the Class Acts section of the next issue of the UT Journal. Alumni also can update their contact information and share news ■ new job via the Internet. Log on to ut.edu/alumni/updateaddress.html and type away. ■ Please mail this form to ■ job promotion Office of Alumni Relations • Box H ■ Attention: Class Acts ■ additional degree earned The University of Tampa • 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. ■ Tampa, FL 33606-1490 marriage ■ addition to family Name Maiden Name ■ relocation to a new city Class Year ■ honor or award received Social Security Number (for records verification only) ■ other Address

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•Backstage tours of Bay Area companies •Monthly happy hours South Florida Spartans gather before entering the Japanese Gardens. From left: Natalie Sushi and More •Networking events Engel, Howard Engel ’64, Faith Williams ’89, Jay Williams, Members of the South Florida Alumni Felicia Goldberg ’89, Sheldon Leadership development Jaffee ’70, Sharyn Berman, Leo Chapter experienced the essence of Japan on a • Berman ’69. guided tour of the Morikami Museum and Japa- nese Gardens on Dec. 3. Spartans swapped E-mail [email protected] or memories of UT over a traditional Japanese call the Alumni Office at lunch before exploring the exhibits and gar- dens of this one-of-a-kind museum. If you (813) 253-6209 for more have ideas for future events or want to get information. involved in South Florida Spartan fun, contact Leo Berman ’69 at [email protected]. UT

Members of the UT community share a laugh at the UT Networking Night. From left: Joe Wessel ’95, Robert Lee MBA ’01, Karla Ahrens ’84, Curt Rogers ’77, Jim Boris ’87, Ellen Lyons.

Networking Night for UT Alumni and friends gath- ered for a poolside networking reception at the new Sheraton Riverwalk Hotel in downtown Tampa on Nov. 30. The evening brought together members of the Board of Counselors, Board of Fellows, Tampa Alpha Alumni Chapter and the Krewe of Sparta. Even though it was a chilly night, ex- citement and cheer kept the guests warm. UT

30 UT JOURNAL CHAPTER AND AlphaTO ZETABits PARENT NEWS ALUMNI and PARENTS to do ut.edu CALENDAR OF EVENTS @ All events are free unless otherwise noted. Holiday with APRIL Saturday, May 6 JULY the Parents Thursday, April 13 Spring Commencement Wednesday, July 19 Tampa Alpha Alumni Chapter 10 a.m. MBAA Leadership Meeting Tampa Bay-area moms and Meeting St. Pete Times Forum 5:15 p.m. dads stepped back in time on 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. meeting Wednesday, May 17 Sykes College of Business, Dec. 7 at the UT Parents’ Sword and Shield Room, MBAA Leadership Meeting Room 150 Association’s annual Parent Martinez Sports Center 5:15 p.m. Night at the Henry B. Plant Thursday, July 20 Museum Victorian Christmas Wednesday, April 19 Sykes College of Business, Tampa Alpha Alumni Chapter Room 150 Stroll. More than 75 moms and MBAA Leadership Meeting Meeting dads turned out for the holiday 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 18 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. meeting tour and cider on the East Ve- Sykes College of Business, Tampa Alpha Alumni Chapter Sword and Shield Room, randah, making it one of the Room 150 Meeting Martinez Center most successful parent events Friday, April 28 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. meeting Friday, July 21 of the year! UT NAA Board of Directors Meeting Sword and Shield Room, NAA Board of Directors Planning Noon-4 p.m. Martinez Center Session Vaughn Center Board Room 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. JUNE Vaughn Center Board Room MAY Thursday, June 21 Friday, May 5 MBAA Leadership Meeting Reception for spring graduates 5:15 p.m. 4-7 p.m. Sykes College of Business, Lobby and ninth floor, Vaughn Room 150 Center A complete listing of University events can be found at ut.edu.

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SPRING 2006 31 CHAPTER AND Alpha Bits PARENT NEWS TO ZETA Mile-High Spartans Denver-area Spartans held their first alumni gathering at the Wynkoop Brewery on Jan. 11. A dozen UT alumni came out for an evening of networking and reminiscing hosted by Chris Finne ’97. Contact Chris at [email protected] to get involved in Denver-area activities. UT

Alumni and friends get together for drinks at Wynkoop Brewery in the LoDo section of Denver. Back row, from left: Chris Finne ’97, Bob Everson ’95, John Kaufman ’88, Carolyn Spillner ’90, Patti Warner ’88. Front row, from left: Jamie Finne, Heather Everson, Susan Kaufman ’89, Todd Marrs, Sally Daniels ’89, Joe Daniels ’90.

SET SAIL AND Celebrate 75 Years!

Join UT alumni on a four-night UT Comes to YOU! Western Caribbean Cruise to celebrate the University’s 75th anniversary. The Return to the District weekend cruise departs Tampa and Plans are in the works for a Spartan gathering this spring. Be stops in Cozumel, Mexico, before on the lookout for your invitation to UT’s Return to the District. To returning to Tampa. get involved with DC-area alumni, contact Abebi Wolfe ’98 at COST: $421* per person [email protected]. DATE: Feb. 8-12, 2007 Blowin’ into the Windy City CONTACT: [email protected] Special invitation to the Classes of Last fall, UT held a successful mixer in downtown Chicago. ’80-’82, ’95-’97 and ’00-’02! This spring, Spartans will gather again for good times and laughs. Connect with Chicago-area Spartans by e-mailing Ed Coleman ’84 *Prices are subject to change. at [email protected] or Scott Robins ’82 at scott.robins@ sbcglobal.net. Event details will be forthcoming. UT REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS

The Common Good Richard Geller FLORA LAUN GLORIA J. SPARKMAN GIFTS IN MEMORIAM Hopco Food Services Inc. Dennis Laun The Chiselers Inc. Tampa Bay Imaging DR. SUE MCCORD ELSA G. TERRI Gifts made from Nov. 2, DR. DAVID DELO FRANK AND FRANCES Leesburg High School Class Robert J. Terri 2005, through Feb. 3, 2006. Mr. and Mrs. James L. FILEWICZ of ’55 Ferman Jr. DEBORAH WILKINS Renatta Filewicz-Cochran COPELAND D. “COPE” Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin STEVEN ANDERSON HELEN NANCE DEPEW GEORGE W. HARRIS JR. NEWBERN JR. John Jackson Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Crowder Jr. JACK WILSON Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin GEORGIA BARRANCO Janette Dale Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin IAN IRWIN KATHARINE “KITTY” LEVY Mr. Anthony J. Borrell Jr./ Paul and Georgia Danahy SHELDON MARJORIE WRIGHT Borrell Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin JOAN C. DUANY Benjamin Sheldon Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Austin BARBARA CASEY Andretta Marsh Properties JAMES KELLY Karen M. Casey Cassius M. Eiseman George and Barbara 32 UT JOURNAL Pennington

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Gasparilla Fest The Tampa Alpha Alumni Chapter held its annual Gasparilla Pre-Parade Brunch on Jan. 28. A record 320+ alumni and friends enjoyed a brunch buffet and spirits on the East Verandah before heading down to watch the Gasparilla parade. UT

Paco Perez ’05, Nando Quinones ’04 and Adam Jones ’04 (from left) enjoy a hearty meal at the Tampa Alpha Chapter’s Gasparilla Pre-Parade Brunch.

It’s great when couples dress alike! Krewe of Sparta members Ross MBA ’89 and Karen Castillo were decked out in Spartan attire at the brunch.

The UT Diplomats pose for a photo with Marc Rippen of the Krewe of Sparta. More than 320 attended this year’s brunch, and many, like Marc, were in costume!

SPRING 2006 33 Alum Class of ’56 is Golden! Members of the Golden Spartan Society notes gathered Feb. 17 in the Crescent Club for their annual induction luncheon and to celebrate 50 years of being UT alumni. At the luncheon, the Class of ’56 was officially inducted into the Society while more than 140 Golden Spartans cheered them on! The event was replete with George Wagner ’52 leading the group in the singing of the alma mater and Tony Kovach ’54 accompanying him on the piano. Mark your calendar now for the next Golden Spartan Reunion Luncheon, Oct. 20 during Homecoming week. UT

Members of the Class of ’56 are all smiles. Front row, from left: Al Leathers, Bill Minahan, Walter Minahan, Warren Haasl, Henry DiStefano. Back row, from left: Mike Menendez, Mario Sanchez, Ernest Segundo Sr., James Crosby.

Sylvia “Jerry” (Davis) Noland ’56 hugs Warren Haasl ’56 during the Golden Spartan induction ceremony as Al Leathers ’56 looks on.

Class of ’56 inductees Henry DiStefano and Ernest Segundo Sr. swap stories with other Golden Spartans.

Campus Store is Online Visit the Campus Store at utampabkstore.com for all of your Spartan needs. Plus, since the Campus Store is a part of the Barnes & Noble family, you get tre- mendous deals on software, books and magazines. Contact Cheryl Riley, Campus Store manager, at (813) 253-6230 for more information. UT

After introducing her lunch partners, Jayne (Anderson) Bill ’56 and Martha Minahan peruse an old Moroccan at the Golden Spartan Smith ’54 describes what she believes makes a Induction Luncheon. Spartan “Golden.”

34 UT JOURNAL Alum Gradnotes Lived Alumna was Prominent Unusual Life Educator for 43 Years Sarah Alice Bailey, UT graduate, died Jan. 10 at athryn Elizabeth “Beth” Shields, for lum. She is remembered as a deeply commit- her home in Lancaster, OH. more than four decades a leading edu- ted problem-solver who was instrumental in She was 83. The daughter of a con- Kcator in Hillsborough County, died of the creation and implementation of the cert violinist who had rid- lung cancer in her Tampa home on Feb. 18. district’s magnet school program. den with Pancho Villa, She was 68. When poor attendance became a problem Bailey was born in Missis- sippi. As a teenager, she Shields was a across the district, Shields asked principals to married a military officer, Florida native, born create plans to reverse the trend, and held Roy Bailey, and spent most in Ft. Lauderdale on them accountable for implementing their of WWII in China with him. Dec. 24, 1937. She plans. After the communist take- over, she is said to have was a 1958 graduate Shields served on the boards of Southwest hidden secret messages to of UT, where she Florida Blood Services, United Way, military personnel in her earned a Bachelor of Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Abuse Advisory children’s diapers. Once back in the Science in Math- Council, Health Advisory Council and SERVE, a States, she and her hus- ematics Education, regional association for the improvement of band moved to Tampa with a minor in En- education, and was co-chair of the Middle when Col. Bailey was as- signed to MacDill Air Force glish. She went on to School Task Force. She also was a member of Kathryn Elizabeth “Beth” Shields Base, where his task was earn a Master of Arts the Athena Society, and was elected to the to supervise the racial inte- in Mathematics Education, Administration and Hillsborough High School Hall of Fame. gration of U.S. military Supervision from the University of South bases. The First of Everything In her 30s, Sarah Bailey Florida in 1967. decided she wanted to go Shields was the first female deputy super- to college, a rare move for a wife and mother in the A Career of Dedication intendent in the Hillsborough school district. It 1950s. She enrolled at UT, Beginning her lifelong career in education is for her that Beth Shields Middle School was and graduated in 1963 with in 1960 as a mathematics teacher at Memorial named in 2004. an education degree. Junior High, Shields then taught mathematics “She demanded from herself and gave of She taught elementary grades at a school on base, at Plant High before being named dean in 1968 herself,” said former superintendent Earl then taught off-base at at Robinson High, where she later served as Lennard, “but she also demanded the best Dickenson Elementary and assistant principal for curriculum. In 1978, she from those around her.” at Egypt Lake Elementary from 1961 until 1990, when was named principal at Coleman Junior High. Superintendent MaryEllen Elia, the she retired. She served as principal of Plant High in the district’s first female superintendent, credited In the 1970s, she helped 1980s before being named assistant superin- Shields with paving the way for women to found the Spring, a Tampa shelter for battered women, tendent for personnel for the School District of advance in the district. and bought a house for the Hillsborough County in 1987, and assistant “She was the first of everything,” said Elia, organization’s use. She superintendent for instruction in 1989. From whom Shields hired as a teacher 20 years ago. never sought recognition 1996 until her retirement in 2003, she served At the University’s winter Commencement for her work, and received little. as deputy superintendent for instruction. in December, Shields was honored with the Sarah Bailey is survived Ironically, Shields, whose father had died National Alumni Association Alumni Achieve- by daughter Lisa Tanzarello, while she was in the ninth grade, almost didn’t ment Award, which “recognizes alumni who two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. become an educator. She had planned to work have made great accomplishments in their Information from a Feb. after high school to help her mother, a tele- chosen careers or civic involvement.” 10 St. Petersburg Times ar- phone company employee, support the family, Shields is survived by her husband, Will- ticle by Marty Clear was used in this report. UT but a teacher shortage helped her to win a iam, who also is a 1958 graduate of UT, daugh- state scholarship for college. ter Kathy Shields, son Doug Shields and his Friends and colleagues described Shields wife, Vicki, daughter-in-law Deke Shields, as a tireless worker whose primary concern brother John Carr and six grandchildren. was the district’s children. She is credited with Information from a Feb. 19 Tampa Tribune initiatives that helped bolster attendance and article by Ben Montgomery was used in this report. strengthen academic standards and curricu- UT

SPRING 2006 35 Leaving a LEGACY Live and Give through a Retained Life Estate By Thomas R. Giddens, Ph.D. Planned Giving Director ou want to live in your home the rest It is precisely this income tax deduction THOMAS R. GIDDENS, PH.D. Planned Giving Director of your days, but have no heirs who feature that makes the retained life estate E-mail: [email protected] Y want the property. You’d like to make agreement so attractive. If the property were it a gift to a favorite organization, but don’t transferred through the will at death, there want to move. A retained life estate agreement would be no income tax deduction. But mak- is one answer to this perplexing and increas- ing the transfer during life—while retaining ingly common question. the right to use the property—creates the de- One couple we know are retired and have duction. Also, removing the property from been thinking about how they can make a one’s estate now means a possible reduction significant gift to their alma mater, The Uni- in estate taxes and probate costs later. versity of Tampa. They have considered mak- After the agreement is signed, the tenants ing a gift of their residence, but really don’t would be expected to maintain insurance, pay want to move into a retirement facility. They property taxes, care for typical maintenance like their home and intend to stay there until and repair items related to the property, and they die. The logical solution seems to be a permit the charity to assist as appropriate. bequest to the University. Consequently, they This may all sound a little confusing, but it decided to revise their wills and transfer their really is quite easy to accomplish. Our home to the University once both of them planned giving staff is ready to discuss it with have passed. you, and to provide a personal illustration of

Kelly E. Ritrievi, JD Then they heard about a special provision what something like this might mean for you. Planned Giving Officer in the tax code allowing them to give their E-mail: [email protected] home to the University now, without having to Achieving Your Kelly E. Ritrievi joined the Planned Giving staff in move out. And by doing it now, they can get a Objectives March 2004. Her experien- sizable income tax deduction—something they Regardless of the type of planned gift you tially varied background in- would not receive by making the gift of their cludes a BS in rehabilitation ultimately make, think first about why you services from Boston Uni- home through their wills. It is, for them, a want to contribute and whom you’d like to versity in 1983, a master’s perfect solution. assist. If you’d like to make a difference in degree in health policy and someone’s life but don’t know how to accom- administration from the Uni- How It Works versity of North Carolina at plish that goal, call the Office of Planned Giv- Chapel Hill in 1985, a career A personal residence or farm is deeded to ing for information on ways to give to The in hospital consulting and the University through a retained life estate University of Tampa. Make a list of your per- administration from 1985- 2000, a law degree from agreement. The deed indicates that the own- sonal objectives and concerns, such as provid- Stetson University College ers (husband and wife) reserve the right to use ing an income stream for yourself during your of Law in 2003, and work as the property for the rest of their lives. Upon lifetime or ensuring that your grandchildren a law clerk in the Hills- the death of the second spouse, the property is borough County Attorney’s receive a portion of your estate. Office, 2002-04. UT available to the University to sell or to use in The Planned Giving Office can provide gift some other way. options that address your objectives and con- When the deed is conveyed to the Univer- cerns. Finally, talk with your family and your sity, the property is appraised to determine its professional adviser about your goals and fair market value. The life expectancy of the objectives so that everyone understands the owners (donors) is considered, along with thoughtful nature of your decision. other factors, and the present value of the We can provide information and assis- remainder interest is determined. This tance in thinking through your gift to UT. Call amount represents the charitable gift value of Tom Giddens, director, at (813) 258-7400 or the arrangement and is available immediately CONTINUED ON PAGE 37 to use as a charitable income tax deduction.

36 UT JOURNAL Leaving a LEGACY Planned Giving at UT Two Who Gave Back the obstacles he had overcome to achieve his goals, Charles be- CHARLES E. GOULDING JR., PH.D. queathed his entire estate to The An acclaimed researcher helps others pursue University of Tampa, the largest the advancement of science. realized planned gift to the Univer- Charles Goulding was truly a determined sity to date. and focused individual. A self-described “poor This remarkable gift has student bent on getting an education at The enabled students, including University of Tampa,” he graduated from UT in those with various social and 1939, fulfilling his dream and launching him- financial challenges, to receive self into a lifetime of achievement in the field scholarships through two en- of science. dowed funds: the Charles E. Acclaimed for his worldwide biomedical Goulding Jr. and Germaine research and advances toward finding a cure Goulding Chemistry Scholarship Fund, for viral diseases, he and the Pamunkey Tribal Indian Scholarship received the Re- Fund for Native American Indians. search Medal of Honor from the ELIZABETH ENLOW Albert Einstein A firm believer in education and scholarship, International she set a benchmark for other UT alumni. Academy. Elizabeth Enlow’s legacy, reflecting her Spurred to strong belief in education, continues to touch action by his students’ lives every day at UT. This successful passion for UT alumna, class of 1944, used her degree in science and education to become a teacher in the Dallas public school system, where she taught until her retirement in the late 1980s. She and her husband, Holland Enlow, had no children, so after his death, she “adopted” New Fully future generations of UT students as the ben- Check Us Out on eficiaries of her legacy. She named The Uni- Funded the Web versity of Tampa, her alma mater, as residual Endowed There’s a lot to learn about estate planning, wills beneficiary of her estate, and designated the Scholarships and other planned giving ideas on our Web site. Go assets to fund student scholarships. Her name to www.ut.edu/alumni/giving.html, then click on is forever honored at UT through the Elizabeth “Planned Giving.” • The Helen Davis You’ll find news on Holton Enlow Scholarship Fund for Honors • “Tax Law Changes for 2006”—highlights of re- Students. UT Memorial Endowed cent tax changes affecting charitable giving. Scholarship-$100,000 • “Four Ways to Make a Difference”—information on how you can help others without jeopardizing your • The Krewe of own security. Retained Life Estate Sant Yago Endowed • “Tips for a Sound Estate Plan” will help you fo- Scholarship in honor cus on the 20 percent you need to do now that affects CONTINUED FROM PAGE 36 80 percent of what happens with your estate in the of Richard A. Kelly Ritrievi, officer, at (813) 258-7373, or e- future. Nimphie-$25,000 UT •“Golden Strategies: Bright Ideas for Se- mail us at [email protected] with your nior Citizens”—lifestyle tips for questions or requests. older adults, plus a FREE e-bro- Planned giving can be one of the most chure to learn more about planned giving. satisfying and significant decisions that you Go to the article “Discover can make now and impact others far into the Valuable Lessons With Our future, especially when the thought behind the Free E-brochures” for a UT complete list of topics. UT action reflects your personal objectives.

SPRING 2006 37 SpartanDollars and $ense UNI Alumni Participation = Annual Fund Success (and a More Valuable Degree)

f someone told you there was a way you Another reason alumni giving is so im- TRACY EDWARDS FRYE Director of the Annual Fund could add even more value to the college portant is because, quite often, alumni set the E-mail: [email protected] Idegree you worked so hard to get, would example for others to follow. Trustees, foun- you do it? dations, corporations and friends look at One of the best ways you can add value to alumni support as an indicator of how worthy your degree is by participating in the UT An- an institution is of their support. If alumni Seniors nual Fund. aren’t giving, there must be a good reason Getting In Each year, UT conducts its Annual Fund why. Lack of alumni support is an indicator program to raise support for academic pro- that a school is not doing a good job of con- On The Act! grams, campus improvements, faculty devel- necting with its alumni. Annual Fund intern and opment and student scholarships. Allocating We like to think we do a good job of con- UT senior Diana Jimenez funds to these areas is critical to continuing necting with our alumni and communicating heads up the 2006 Senior Giving Committee, a the tradition of excellence UT is known for. the importance of UT’s mission to deliver chal- volunteer group of UT Alumni participation is so important to the lenging and high-quality educational experi- juniors and seniors in overall success of the Annual Fund that goals ences to diverse groups of learners. The proof charge of running the Senior Class Pledge Drive for dollars raised from alumni and percentage will be in the Alumni Annual Fund results at this year. of alumni participation are set and striven for. the end of May. If we’re doing a good job, tell The committee has a This year, UT’s goal is to raise $280,000 in us so by participating in the Annual Fund. If goal of raising 100 pledges and $3,000 from the Class unrestricted support, and although our alumni you feel we could do better, let us know how. of 2006. The funds will be participation rate has been at 21%, UT strives The impact alumni gifts have is far reach- used to award two $1,500 to be closer to 25%. ing. If you haven’t given this year, please scholarships. The pledge drive kicks consider joining your fellow alumni in support off in March with student Name, Rank and a of the Annual Fund before the fiscal year ends organization presentations, Degree Worth More on May 31. and culminates in May with than Paper a minaret climb for Alumni Challenge pledging seniors and their So, you’re thinking, “This is all well and families. As you may have Update! guessed, gifts of $20.06 are good, but how does the value of my degree encouraged! UT increase?” We are close to meeting the MacLeod Alumni giving affects how colleges rank Challenge of raising $50,000 in new and in- among other colleges competing for the same creased unrestricted gifts, although there’s students. You can view these rankings in vari- still time to give! ous reports like U.S. News & Jim ’70 and Liz ’71 MacLeod will gener- World Report: America’s Best ously match all new and increased unrestricted Colleges. gifts up to $50,000 when received by May 31, Quality students attend 2006. Qualifying gifts from alumni who gradu- top colleges. Top colleges ated 1995-2005 will be double-matched. attract top faculty. Top fac- If you haven’t given to the Annual Fund ulty build top academic pro- since June 1, 2004, the entire amount of your grams. Top academic pro- gift will be matched. Or, if you have given grams attract and challenge since that date, increase your gift, and the the best and brightest pro- amount of the increase will be matched. spective students. The Join the MacLeods in support of the An- higher your school is ranked, nual Fund by making your gift today! the greater the value of your Give Online at http://ut.edu/alumni/ degree. giving.html. UT

38 UT JOURNAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA PRESS

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Ybor City is a sparkling anomaly in a state best known for tourism and citrus—a cigar factory mecca built by immigrants whose architecture, culture and cuisine pulse with a distinctive Latin flavor. Ybor City’s history and characters come to life in this landmark book about a National Historic Landmark town—a story enriched by the anecdotes and memories of native son Frank Trebín Lastra, who was born and raised in Ybor City, with family ties to both Spanish and Italian immigrant pioneers.

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40 UT JOURNAL BE A FRIEND OF TAMPA BAY THE SIXTH ANNUAL TAMPA TARPON TOURNAMENT MAY 20-21 • 2006 Entry Fees: $200 per Angler/$500 per Team REVAMPED TOURNAMENT • Expanded to two days • Qualifying event for Rolex/IGFA Inshore Championship Tournament • Cash and prizes to top anglers www.UTarpon.org OFFICIAL TAMPA TARPON TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM Please complete and mail, with check made payable to The University of Tampa, to Tampa Tarpon Tournament • Box 83F • 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. • Tampa, FL 33606-1490

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SPRING 2006 41 Plate Riding High, Journey Not Over

We’ve driven the UT license plate to higher ground, with 958 sold as of the latest count. The time is now to drive it over the top! Remember, our goal is to sell at least 1,200 by July 1, so even though we’ve driven a long way, this road trip is far from over. The University of Tampa license plate makes a great graduation or end-of-school-year gift for students, faculty or staff. At just $27 in addition to the regular tag fee, it’s an affordable, handsome and lasting tribute to any UT success, and every sale brings in $25 for the University. To learn how to get yours, call the alumni office at (813) 253-6209, or e-mail [email protected]. (Florida residents only)

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