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“I really loved Florida State,” s would become father figures of d plenty to eat.” n Cundy said. “No one ever attend- sorts: Roger Klein and Joe O’Brien. u Cundy also earned extra dol- m d ed that had a better time or more Klein had grown up with E lars by selling programs at FSU e l e

fun than I did. I loved Tallahassee Cundy’s mother. While she left h football games, taping ankles in the c i M

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so credits the education he received team. Having returned to Bellevue U On the tennis court, Cundy S at FSU with setting the stage for his to become a high school teacher F met with considerable success dur- later success in the business world. and tennis coach, Klein agreed to Thomas C. Cundy ing his four seasons at FSU. The “Getting a college degree is the keep an eye on Cundy to make sure 1953 men’s tennis team, of which he foundation that everything else is he was in good company while his “Joe was a world-class tennis siders the most meaningful accom- was a member, posted a stellar 15- built upon,” he said. “I owe a mother worked. Klein also helped player,” Cundy said. “He had wins plishment of his life: winning the 2 record — a feat that has yet to be tremendous debt to FSU for help- Cundy establish his priorities. over such great players as Don Mc- Kentucky high-school tennis cham- matched at the university. (Tennis ing me to reach my goals and have “Roger said I should write Neil, who beat Bobby Riggs in the pionship in 1951. That, he said, coach Dr. Donald Loucks said: “In a really wonderful life.” down three goals for my life,” U.S. National Tennis Champi- “gave me an opportunity for a col- four years, Tom never gave anyone Things weren’t always so easy Cundy said. “He said I should onships. (McNeil) also won the lege education that my family a bad call.”) However, it’s not the for Cundy, who was born during bring it out and look at it every day French Open twice — and, as you couldn’t afford. I was blessed.” victories that Cundy recalls most the Great Depression in the blue- to make sure that what I was doing know, Americans have a tough Cundy never forgot his roots in ten- fondly, but the camaraderie with collar town of Bellevue, Ky., just would help me reach my goals. So time winning the French Open. nis or his high school tennis pro- his friends. across the state line from Cincinnati. I did. And they were: No. 1, win the “Joe was a great tennis player gram. Today, he underwrites the “My Alpha Tau Omega frater- An only child, he and his mother state high school tennis champi- and probably the finest gentleman entire cost of the girls’ and boys’ nity brothers called me ‘Flamingo’ were left on their own after his par- onship; No. 2, graduate from col- that I have ever met,” Cundy con- tennis programs at Bellevue High. because of my skinny legs,” he said ents divorced. From the age of 10, lege; and No. 3, become a million- tinued. “He had a great influence With a state championship un- with a laugh. “As they would Cundy gained an appreciation for aire. on my life.” der his belt, Cundy had athletic- watch me warm up for a tennis the value of hard work — and of “I have been very fortunate in With his mentors’ help, Cundy scholarship offers from a number of match, they would bark, ‘Watch out loving what you do. my life, and those goals were very continued to improve his tennis prominent universities, including for that Coke bottle, ’cause Cundy “I really always liked people helpful to me,” Cundy said. game. It was as a member of the Big 10 and Southeastern Confer- might get his leg caught in it!” — I am a people person,” he said. Klein’s best friend, Joe O’Brien, Bellevue High School tennis team ence schools. However, his mentor While at Florida State, Cundy (Continued on page 11) “I can’t say that there was a job I was Cundy’s other mentor. that he achieved what he still con- Klein had a professional relation- Florida State Times Vice President for The is published six times Board of Trustees University Relations annually by the Florida State University Lee Hinkle Communications Group, the Alumni Chair President Vol. 12 No. 1 • www.fsu.com Asst. V.P. and Dir. of Association, the FSU Foundation and University Communications Boosters Inc. to keep alumni, friends, faculty T.K. Wetherell Jim Smith Editor in Chief and staff informed about FSU’s growth, change, Vice Chair Franklin D. Murphy needs and accomplishments. Views expressed wants you to Jeffery Seay Florida State Times Managing Editor Director of in the are not necessarily the know: Harold Knowles News and Public Affairs views of university officials or the newspaper Bayard Stern staff. 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For everythingFSU, Visit fsu.com — your Garnet and Gold mine Available online at www.fsu.edu/~fstime/FS-Times/index.html 4 / August 2006 August 2006 / 5 Class of ’56 inducted into Emeritus Alumni Society during reunion USO Tribute show will bring the stars of yesterday to Tallahassee By Fran Conaway Hope and these icons of the stage By Dave Fiore University Communications Waits and Jim Joanos, both of post a list of people who were in- FSU since I graduated,” she said. she said. “We felt very close when and screen to life.” whom have long been actively in- terested in coming, which helped “I didn’t know if anybody I knew we were there together.” According to Wetherell, “This The reunion weekend this volved in programs and events spark interest in others and helped would be there, but it turned out The weekend was even more Are you coming to Tallahas- will be a true USO show, since we past spring for the Florida State sponsored by the FSU Alumni As- them commit.” that two of my friends from the than Jones expected. see for a November football game? will be providing complimentary University Class of 1956 was, in a sociation. Stuke said other classmates nursing school were there.” “When I was leaving the re- If so, have we got an amazing tickets to our armed forces and local word, golden. Eighty-nine class Bob Stuke, a semi-retired res- started volunteering to call people The three nurses ended up union, I felt tearful. I didn’t want evening for you! Get ready to see veteran groups.” members returned to campus for idential realtor in Palm Beach who graduated with the same ma- having quite a time. to go,” she said. “The guides were the likes of Bob Hope, Frank Sina- All proceeds will benefit the events that celebrated their legacy County, was a key player in track- jor, and before long, a network of “The dean of Nursing especially outstanding — very tra and the Rat Pack, the Andrews USO FSU School of Theatre, College of and rekindled their relationships. ing down classmates and inviting callers was in full swing. (Katherine Mason) made special gracious and delightful. There was Sisters, Abbott and Costello … Music and Flying High Circus. In addition to the 50th an- them to the event. One of those reached was arrangements for us, taking us to always someone there to help me. even Gen. George Patton. FSU alumni, Booster Club niversary, the weekend served to “I went to a meeting during Joan Prichard Jones, a retired dinner at the University Center The weekend touched on so many All of these stars — or at least TRIBUTE SHOW members and University Center induct the class into the Emeritus the 2005 Homecoming festivities, nurse living in Texas. She is a for- Club and giving a personal tour of of our memories, and it was so people who look and sound a lot Club members qualify for online Alumni Society, which includes and Jim Joanos asked me to get a mer director of nursing at a promi- the new nursing facility. It was nice to see people I hadn’t seen in like them — will shine brightly at priority ticket purchasing during hundreds of who grad- hold of any SAE (Sigma Alpha Ep- nent hospital and a researcher who very exciting.” so many years. Florida State University’s USO August via the Fine Arts Ticket Of- uated before 1956. silon fraternity) brothers in my has traveled the world as a fea- Jones said the highlight of the “It was awesome.” Tribute Show, a brand-new, Fri- NOV. 10, 17 AND 24 fice Web site, www.tickets.fsu.edu. While the reunion was coor- class to attend the reunion,” Stuke tured speaker. But she had never weekend was dinner at Dodd For more information about day-night game weekend feature Seats for the dinner/show combo dinated through the FSU Office of said. “I started calling people and made it back to Tallahassee. Hall, which had housed the cam- the reunion — including photos of scheduled for Nov. 10, 17 and 24 are $50 per person. Alumni Affairs, much of the lead- volunteered to put up a reunion “It was wonderful. When I pus library when she was in the event — visit the “Class of under the FSU Flying High Circus Alumni, Boosters and UCC ership responsibilities were as- Web site called ‘The Class of 56.’ got the announcement, I was so school. 1956” reunion Web site at http:// tent. WWW.USOTRIBUTESHOW.FSU.EDU members will receive an e-mail in sumed by class members Tommy One of the best things we did was excited, because I hadn’t been to “I will always treasure that,” www.bobstuke.com/class56.htm. Offering either a dinner and August with information about the FSU International Programs show or show-only option, the online priority purchase option. turely. “With the help of FSU sup - celebrates anniversaries multimedia USO Tribute Show Clooney and many more in a fast- And the effort does require “In creating the USO Tribute General public tickets for din- porters, it will bring us more miracles will showcase the talents of FSU paced, musical-theater memoir of pulling it all together. According to Show, I envisioned both a tribute to ner/show or show-only will go on International Programs at and help us solve the mysteries of theatre, music and dance students, the Greatest Generation and be- Wetherell, “We are proud that this the wonderful performers of the sale Sept. 18. Show-only seating Florida State University is busy plan- premature birth. I am pleased to help faculty and staff, reliving five yond. production is a true university- past who gave their time and talents (general admission) is $15, $12 for ning a year of celebrations in honor the March of Dimes lead the fight to Pulling it all together is the wide effort, drawing support from to entertain our troops and a tribute of a number of major milestones: bring healthy babies into this world.” decades of American history from senior citizens 62 and up, and $10 for World War II to Operation Desert work of Executive Producer T.K. across the campus — from aca- to the men and women of our FSU students with valid ID. the 50th anniversary in Panama, the who have studied abroad with FSU Pantin/Beber Silverstein Public es to be the best yet. From chili cook- Web site details Seminole Storm. Wetherell (president of FSU); As- demics (School of Theatre, College armed forces who gave, and still Doors will open at 6 p.m. for 40th in Florence, the 35th in London to make contact. Relations, one of Florida’s largest offs and concerts to PowWow, the traditions sociate Producer Donna McHugh of Music, The Film School, depart- give, everything to keep our nation and the 10th in Spain. It is gearing up public relations companies. He also is Homecoming Parade and a 5K run, The show will spark memo- the buffet dinner. Busch-Transou and Pantin In its continuing mission to edu- for a full year of anniversary events president of CubaNostalgia, a Cuban Homecoming 2006 will have some- ries of American icons such as (assistant vice president for Uni- ment of dance and more) to the free,” Marple said. The show will start at 8 p.m. named to Board of Trustees cate the public about the Seminoles, to celebrate its global presence and heritage fair, and arteamericas, a thing for everyone! Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, versity Relations); and Director Boosters, from FSU’s Flying High He added, “It is a thrill to work For more information, visit Florida State University has devel- continued success in providing Florida Latin-American art festival. He To learn more, visit homecom- Dorothy Lamour, Les Brown and /Playwright Mark Marple, a 30- Circus to Student Affairs, and from with the multitalented students in www.usotributeshow.fsu.edu/ or oped an online document that high- exceptional international opportuni- State University serves as a director of Great ing.fsu.edu, or call the FSU Student his Band of Renown, Lana Turner, year-plus veteran of stage and University Relations to the Uni- FSU’s School of Theatre and College call the FSU Fine Arts Ticket Office, lights the history, images and tradi- ties for students and faculty. has two new Florida Bank. Activities Center at (850) 644-6673. Sammy Davis Jr., Rosemary screen. versity Center Club.” of Music. 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o Camps, president of the h P Autonomous Community of Dec. 2 ACC Championship Jacksonville, Fla. tba 1 p.m. U S F Valencia, look on. *Parents Weekend **Homecoming 6 / August 2006 August 2006 / 7 Marshall recounts causes of 1960s campus strife in new book Westcott Lakes is a community built on FSU’s commitment to the future By Jeffery Seay By Fran Conaway concept held that universities and colleges community also will feature more than filiated with a first-class university,” he said. Editor in Chief University Communications The Priority Reservation Program is a had the responsibility to do most of what par- 50,000 square feet of venues for dining, well- “And because Westcott Lakes offers Life first step in the process of securing member- ents did for their children who lived at home: ness, performing and creative arts, and so- Care, we consider it a good gift to our kids. ship. The 1960s and early 1970s were turbu- control their behavior and restrict their activ- With a founding board of directors cializing. So we wanted to get in early.” “For a fully refundable $1,000 deposit, lent times in America, and college campuses ities. made up of Florida State University’s clos- The 100-acre community will offer a PRAXEIS LLC of Jacksonville, with you’ll be assigned a priority number,” said often reflected society’s struggles. If the Uni- “When I became president, if a girl went est friends, every detail of Westcott Lakes at mix of apartment residences and single-fam- decades of experience in the senior-living in- Deborah Bullock-Ronson, Westcott Lakes’ di- versity of California at Berkeley gave birth to out on a date, she had to sign out, and she SouthWood — a Life Fulfilling Communi- ily homes in a gated, country club-style set- dustry, is supporting the board in handling rector of marketing. “Then, at the conclusion the student protest movement of the mid- had to be back in by 10 o’clock, except on spe- ty® for adults ages 62 and older — is being ting. the financing, development, marketing and s of our Priority Reservation Program, you will d

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Now, J. Stanley Marshall, who served as o t Despite the level of protest activity dur- this unique Tallahassee community. nity is 2010. Even before construction begins, o h president of FSU from 1969 to 1976, has writ- P ing his presidency, Marshall never resorted to Joining board President Jim Joanos Westcott Lakes is focused on building com- U ten a book, “The Tumultuous Sixties: Cam- S F closing the university. Further, through his (Class of 1956) are FSU Vice President for munity. Priority Depositors are invited to fre- pus Unrest and Student Life at a Southern J. Stanley Marshall leadership in diffusing potentially volatile sit- University Relations Lee Hinkle (Class of quent social events, and an e-newsletter University,” that dissects the causes of the uations, FSU suffered little property damage, 1971), Ruth Bass (owner of Bass & Bass Ltd., keeps members and prospective members in disruptions and protests — from the civil siveness and drug use were issues of the day. ed to these and other student concerns by fol- no violence and no loss of life. a Tallahassee design firm), FSU President touch. rights movement to the Vietnam War. On top of all that, you can add streaking.” lowing his policy of being “fair but firm.” In Marshall’s book is available for purchase Emeritus Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte, for- Priority Club members say Westcott “I felt that somebody should record the Marshall recently discussed the book for the book, he recounts how student protests through the FSU Alumni Association, which Florida State Times mer College of Business Dean Ray Solomon Lakes offers the “total package” — and pro- events of those interesting times, which had the , recounting the increas- caused his administration to rethink many will receive $5 for each copy sold online. and former College of Social Sciences Dean vides an exciting opportunity for their “gar- a profound influence on the American cul- ing resistance on campus to the Vietnam War. university policies and procedures and Marshall will sign each of these special Marie Cowart. FSU President T.K. Wetherell net and golden” years. For those with strong ture, political dynamics and many of the “It was felt most keenly by young peo- change the way things were done. copies. To order, visit www.fsu.edu/%7EF- is an ex officio member. ties to FSU and Tallahassee, things have come habits and customs of Americans,” Marshall ple — especially by young men — many of Marshall addressed one such policy that SUAlum/. The book also can be found at Their leadership, dedication and enthu- will include dining, housekeeping, trans- Nan Hillis made an early decision to factor full circle. said. whom had the choice of going to to students were beginning to outgrow — that www.stanmarshallbooks.com, the Florida in loco parentis, siasm already are paying off. Interest in portation, maintenance, 24-hour emergency Westcott Lakes into their life plan. “Betty Lou and I met at Florida State, In a review of the book for FSU.com, avoid the draft, or to be drafted and go to of or “in place of parent.” Es- State University Bookstore and Bill’s Book- Westcott Lakes is running high, and more response and educational/recreational “When I retire, we want to simplify our and it seems so natural to be able to spend Franklin D. Murphy, FSU’s assistant vice Vietnam. Not a very good choice,” he said. tablished in earlier, more gentle times, the stores. than 200 “Priority Depositors” have signed amenities (including a state-of-the-art, lifestyle,” said Nan Hillis, 51, who is the East this next phase of our lives in a place where president for University Relations, touched Marshall recalled the great sympathy of What others are saying about “The Tumultuous Sixties”: up for membership so far. 10,000-square-foot fitness center). In addi- Florida Region president of BB&T. “At the we have shared such happy times,” said Jim on the full slate of issues Marshall encoun- the campus community toward the civil With its focus on adults ages 62 and old- tion, guaranteed access to all-private accom- same time, we understand the value of Life Joanos, a retired appellate judge. “We’re tered. rights movement. “An interesting and informative account with supporting data of conflict and tension er, Westcott Lakes will concentrate on life- modations in Assisted Living, Memory Sup- Care — and we want to be able to access it in looking forward to many more.” “It was a time of great progress, but al- “When our black students and others at Florida State University during the late sixties and early seventies.” long learning, optimum health and person- port and Skilled Nursing in the Health Pavil- the future, if we ever need it.” To learn more about Westcott Lakes, call so many challenges as the campus commu- who sympathized with them began to — Reubin Askew, governor of Florida, 1966-1974 al growth — offering far more options and ion at Westcott Lakes will be available at a At Westcott Lakes, Priority Depositors (866) 510-1515 or visit its Web site at nity was torn by demonstrations and faculty demonstrate and call attention to their con- choices than traditional “retirement” com- significant discount to the market rate. are in line for distinct advantages such as pre- www.WestcottLakes.org. Information ses- “Vivid and dramatic. So many of Stan Marshall’s recollections land squarely in the dissension, with some professors siding with cerns in vigorous ways, we responded. I felt munities. For starters: Residents will receive Board President Joanos and his wife, construction pricing; first choice of locations, sions will be held periodically at the Florida center of my own memories and experiences of life at Florida State University in the late protesting students against the war,” Mur- we should respond,” he said. campus privileges similar to those of univer- Betty Lou, were the first to sign up for mem- views and floor plans; and numerous option 1960s.” State Alumni Center, 1030 W. Tennessee St., phy wrote. “Women’s rights and black stu- Marshall said he is most proud of the sity faculty — including access to libraries, — Jeff Shaara, author, “Gods and Generals” bership in Westcott Lakes. and upgrade choices during the construction Tallahassee. Seating is limited, so please call dents’ rights, campus radicals, sexual permis- way his administration listened and respond- athletic facilities and cultural activities. The “This will be a first-class community af- process. to reserve a spot. Homecoming will fete ‘University of Champions’ — alumni just like you! Florida State Many of you reading the spect of most institutions we face in compe- and to FSU, represented on all levels here. member or a consistent donor; notwithstand- Times look for upcoming events to add to tition or in tournaments, and in the rankings. Champions? You bet! ing your passion for athletics or your atten- your schedules. One alumnus even told me Athletics is a good place to claim cham- Another list that seems to hold the inter- dance at a dance concert, a student art exhi- recently that returning to Tallahassee from his pionships, but it extends across campus. Stu- est of a crowd is one that highlights the suc- bition or a concert series; irrespective of your state was more akin to a pilgrimage than to dents at FSU are not just comparable to those cess stories of our alumni. It is a measure of Lifetime or Annual Membership in the a road trip. OK, for all of you: Homecoming at other universities — they frequently are cit- our institutional effectiveness, I suppose, but Alumni Association or your active support of The Press Press is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, and the ed at the highest levels for performances, cre- it also is a reaffirmation of the quality of stu- the Seminole Boosters, the FSU Foundation fect millions of people daily, limiting activity theme is “University of Champions.” The ativity, academic achievement and leader- dents that we attract. Such lists are getting or the college at FSU to which you relate; you Brown, who is a history professor at and costing an enormous amount of money Ninety miles separate Cuba from Key ship. The list of faculty accomplishments and more difficult to assemble because, each year, all are instrumental in making this a true Florida A&M University, combines inter- in medical care. Sehgal and Ortloff help read- West. For Suarez, who was born in Havana, Before His Time contributions to the advancement of higher there are many additions — many people “university of champions.” views and intense research to preserve and ers take charge of their pain and become Cuba, this body of water represents the state Ben Green, senior management trainer at education is quite who add to our Homecoming is for you to celebrate FSU’s Florida Center for Public Management convey the richness and history of Polk proactive in their own recovery. of exile. This book is a collection of his best long, and extends shared pride. There what has occurred here and how your expe- Shadow Patriots Barry The University Press of Florida County. This book is Vol. 2 of the history of poetry from six previous collections. around the world in are hundreds, proba- riences have been shaped by FSU. It is a time Lucia St. Clair Robson (M.L.S. ’74) Thirteen Years of School: What Students Adams Polk County, sponsored by the Polk County research, publications bly thousands, of to enjoy what you have helped create and Green tells the untold story of Harry T. Historical Association. Forge Really Think President and pedagogy. Specif- ways our alumni and where many of you have focused your time, Moore, America’s first civil rights martyr, of- Down to the Waterline: Boundaries, Nature Lisa Scherff (B.A. ’90, Ph.D. ’02) Robson’s eighth historical novel ex- Alumni Association ic credentials and dis- their families are rec- talents and resources in a multitude of ways. fering a reckoning of the good and the bad. and the Law in Florida Scarecrow Education plores the Revolutionary War through the cipline reputations ognized each year. The signature of this institution has a fa- This novel is a gripping memorial to Moore’s Sara Warner (B.A. ’87) eyes of Kate Darby, a female spy and an Students in grades K-12 were given the aside (but very rele- The honors range miliar flair, a style of its own. Champions? pioneering work. Warner used Florida as a study in the American woman. Through daring espi- opportunity to tell the public, parents and from everything Every one of you. Thin Line Between vant and inspiring school personnel what they really think M.A.C. “Anne” Petty (Ph.D. ’72) first book-length analysis of ordinary high onage set against the backdrop of a young na- presence of thousands of alumni, families when assessing our faculty), FSU has a facul- from professional achievement to exception- Note: The FSU Alumni Association will, Gold Spring Press water line doctrine and its legal, technical and tion on the brink of war, Robson weaves a fas- about school. Students sound off about stress, and friends conveys that belief to even casu- ty representing some of the most dedicated al community service, and from organiza- once again, light up its Web site with a Home- cultural underpinning. Warner covers cinating tale of history, intrigue and romance. future goals, favorite teachers, standardized al observers, so don’t hesitate to add the date and motivated to be found on any campus, tional leadership to lifelong contributions. coming page this fall. Most questions about Arts curator Alice Waterson is busy put- OHWL history, the future in science, our en- POWerful Memories tests and harassment. to your fall calendar. and in that sense there are a many champi- And there are multitudes who are simply events and activities will be answered there. ting together an Australian aboriginal art ex- vironmental standpoint and the legal and po- Augustine Fernandez (’74) The Complete Guide to Girls’ Basketball For a lot of alumni, the theme immedi- ons in our classrooms, laboratories and stu- champions in the eyes of their neighbors, If you want to make sure that you receive the Xlibris Corporation Michael D. Mullaney (B.S. ’78) hibit. But once the pieces begin to arrive, litical intricacies of this issue. ately drums up images of national champi- dios that deserve our acknowledgment. their communities and their families. Homecoming brochure, please e-mail fsu- things quickly spin out of control in the mu- Where It Hurts and Why This novel recounts one man’s experi- This guide provides explanations for onships. Football is always mentioned, but The staff at FSU can certainly take a bow, But all of this would be hindered, if not [email protected], or send a post card to: seum and in Alice’s personal life. Could the Angela Sehgar, Ed. (FSU Department of Nutri- ence in World War II as an officer in the U.S. any coach or family member seeking to help this past spring our Track and Field team ran too. There are individuals and departments downright impossible, if it weren’t for so Homecoming, FSU Alumni Association, 3100 art be cursed? This is Book One of the Wand- tion, Food and Exercise Sciences) Army Air Corps. The reader is taken through young women succeed in high school, AAU away with the national title. Competitively that are honored internally, externally and by many of you who retain your affiliation with W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, FL 32304-7719. jina Quartet series. Kim Ortloff, L.M.T. (B.S. ’96) missions, capture and life in a German prison or recreational basketball. It includes more speaking, the entire line-up of intercollegiate students themselves. Regardless of the serv- FSU through a variety of avenues. Whether For those of you who may want to “fire up” None Can Have Richer Memories, Polk Basic Health Publications teams at Florida State University usually is ice or administrative tasks at hand, it is sur- you are a Seminole Club volunteer leader or your classmates and friends for this year’s County, Florida 1940-2000 camp. than 200 offensive and defensive drills and Pain is the No. 1 reason Americans visit poised to challenge year after year. National- prising, yet comforting, to know about the just a member of the local alumni organiza- Homecoming, visit www.alumni.fsu.edu Canter Brown Jr. (B.A. ’70, J.D. ’72, Ph.D. ’94) 90 Miles 150 humorous and inspirational sports their doctors. Muscle aches and arthritis af- Virgil Suárez, FSU professor of English quotes for coaching. ly, the entire athletic program has won the re- commitments to their own performances, tion; regardless if you are a President’s Club and join the Online Alumni Community. 8 / August 2006 August 2006 / 9 FSU students of today are top of the crop Fitting into ACC culture has been contentious at times My wife and I took our bad very clear: “What exactly do you things happened quite that way. rent Coach Leonard Hamilton is During our first five years in By Dave Fiore school in the late ‘70s, you could dog to the dog psychiatrist. have in mind?” Across the past 15 years, the the right man for us, but his pro- the conference, the Seminoles’ av- Rex isn’t just a bad dog — he And so there we sat, each of greatest achievements of Seminole gram has yet to find quite the re- erage margin of victory — this is probably get in.” profoundly Florida State University ad- The reason it’s more competi- is a bad dog. His long- us in our separate chairs with Rex basketball remain concentrated in quired traction. not a misprint — was more than missions officials say that the Fall tive than ever, according to Barn- haired, 5-pound self sits squarely between us. Dr. Brown smiled and those early, 1991-92-93 seasons at Football is first in the hearts of four touchdowns. In our 1993 na- 2006 class may be the most out- hill, is because of the changing de- on the crossroads of bad genes, low said, “Here’s the thing. He’s a boy the beginning of our ACC tenure. most of our fans, and in that way tional championship season, the standing ever to walk across Lan- mographics of Florida. dog and you’re a male rival, The ACC Brahmins, no doubt we are distinguished from most of entire ACC scored only 51 total and he just doesn’t like you. chortling at their own cleverness, the ACC. It is not just the sport of points against the Seminoles. It dis Green, sit in Ruby Diamond “We are a national and inter- cul- He never will.” (That’ll be scheduled the Seminoles to begin basketball, but the basketball took four years for us to lose a Auditorium or search for a parking national institution, but our main Charlie ture, space on campus. focus is Florida, and the number of $50 please; pay on your their basketball tutelage in the that defined the ACC for the league game, and 10 years for us to way out. Thank you.) Dean Dome, home of the North 40 years prior to our entry into the lose to an ACC opponent at home. The incoming students are high-school graduates in Florida is Barnes He just doesn’t like you. smart, they are diverse, and they expected to keep increasing Carolina Tarheels, the night of Dec. league. Anything that threatened More telling still is the fact Executive Director It’s so clear, so simple. 15, 1991. They even staged a wel- to dilute that culture was dis- that no new rival ever emerged have chosen to make FSU their through 2024,” he said. “It is just a Seminole Boosters home for the next four years or so. case of supply and demand. We And with that realization come-to-the-ACC ceremony prior missed and kept at a quarantine from the ACC ranks to challenge And they are not here by accident. can only educate so many kids. came a fuller understand- to the game, sort of like the gladi- distance. and enliven FSU back then. Al- They have been recruited by an ad- The changes in admissions require- ing on my part of Florida ators offering to straighten the ties From the beginning, FSU was though Seminole football might

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s al habits and a lack of social skills. with the Atlantic Coast Confer- ment of the crowd. football. In the Old West, the gun- the negative inclination toward s matching this institution with the i with those numbers. If the state m best group of students possible. d His single virtue is a passion- ence. However, departing from the slinger brought in to clean up the FSU was re-energized by recent A graduated fewer students, then it

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o ate love for my wife that borders When FSU joined the ACC in prepared script, our town was expected to leave after conference expansion. “Our students are academi-

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f on psychosis. His devotion to her 1991, two things were predicted to and Bob Sura-led team waxed all the bad men had been dis- There are plenty of ACC fans cally strong. They have done well f Barnhill said that fact has O consumes every one of his tiny happen, but neither unfolded as North Carolina 86-74 and walked patched. The problem for the ACC, who are rightly proud of our con- in high school, but they also have U

S changed the way prospective stu- F thoughts, few that they are. envisioned. First, it was assumed off the court with a shrug. So this of course, was that once FSU came ference’s strength in all collegiate been active in their communities,” y s dents and parents must look at e t

r Our real problem with Rex is that Seminole basketball would is basketball? In the locker room, to town, we intended to stay. sports, great and small. However, said Janice Finney, FSU’s associate u state schools such as FSU. o

C that he considers my wife and director of admissions/registrar. “Many public universities are add muscle to its own stature in offered his now fa- The shock of all this did not there are plenty of others who do himself to be a couple, and he sees “When they get here, they are able becoming more Ivy League-like in this toughest of all basketball boot mous off-hand comment about the rest easy upon the brows of the not like the way things are now no reason for me to be there at all. to balance academic requirements dents-only session for students to from the colleges that are recruiting academically in high school. But their selectivity,” he said. “People camps and emerge as a prominent sedate UNC fans: “They’re sort of ACC faithful. In their secret hearts, and yearn for the way things used He sleeps with us (yes, but that’s and community involvement to talk directly with other students them. we also look at if they made a dif- used to think of the state school as competitor on the national stage. a wine and cheese crowd.” they suspected FSU football was to be. another story), and from time to contribute to Talla- without their parents “Students are liv- ference in a club or or- the safety school — that it would Second, it was supposed that the That was the night the ACC overrated. They were confident And they blame FSU for the time, I will wake up in the night hassee and the uni- around. That time al- ing on the Internet ganization — not just be easy to get in if other options quality of ACC football would dra- began to dislike the Seminoles. that we would be given our come- coarse intrusion of football and for and turn to look at Connie’s sweet, versity community.” so allows us to speak and are in the know belonged, but were didn’t work out. That mindset has matically improve with competi- Our basketball has not been uppance by ACC teams they be- the eclipse of their cherished bas- sleeping face. To get the best with the parents about universities — truly involved. to be changed. Getting into a state tion from the Seminoles. FSU was consistently competitive since lieved were far better than their ketball culture. Staring back at me always are and brightest, the ad- about what their chil- they keep up with re- “Our holistic ap- school is no longer a given, and to be the tide that raised all the then. The Pat Kennedy era gave reputation. But unfortunately, the Like my Rex, they just don’t the two watchful red eyes of her missions staff has dren should expect search, science and proach starts with that is a hard thing for some of our ACC boats. way to the unfortunate Steve state of ACC football was about as like us. And from time to time, we guardian, and the expression is ramped up its efforts while attending FSU. sports — they are grades and then looks alumni to understand.” Of course, neither of those Robinson era. I do believe that cur- advertised. have to expect to get bit. to let outstanding “The idea behind savvy consumers,” at pluses and minus- Barnhill also said that being high-school students it was to bring in un- she said. “Our job is es. How students the child of an alumnus does not throughout Florida decided students to not to sell the univer- grade out in those ar- guarantee admission. and around the coun- Janice Finney campus, but now it is sity. It will sell itself. Hege Ferguson eas shapes what their “I feel badly and wish we try know the oppor- so popular that every- We want to be there to GPA and test scores could get all alumni kids in. It is the tunities that await them in Talla- one comes,” Bostwick said. “We help students make the best deci- must be. We really work with the highest compliment to our institu- hassee. are averaging 2,000 sion for them.” numbers and vari- tion when they want “In the 1980s, we had one re- students per Preview In order for a stu- ables to be as fair as their children to at- cruiting piece,” Finney said. “To- season. Of those who dent’s decision to be a possible.” tend their school, but day, we use e-mail, phone calls and come and enroll, 80.4 good one, he or she FSU Director of we just can’t accom- mailed literature to students start- percent in 2006 were must have a reason- Admissions/Regis- modate them all. ing as early as 10th grade. We start serious enough to able opportunity for trar John Barnhill has When I first started, a massive campaign to outstand- make an admissions success. That is where been in the admis- we never had alumni ing students in February of their deposit.” the selection process sions office for 28 kids come. Now, there junior year that includes a While FSU has begins. years, the last 10 as its are so many — and brochure, two newsletters and a nationally ranked “We get more director. He said that many get in and are postcard asking them to go online programs in a variety Donna Bostwick than 30,000 applica- things are far different John Barnhill quite successful and sign up for a visit. Then, we of fields, Finney said tions for around than they were when here.” start a telephone campaign, which that prospective students should 14,000 openings,” Finney said. “We he started. Finney said that if alumni are has students calling students to en- not get caught up in lists when are looking for high-end students, “To be honest, a lot of our interested in their children attend- courage them and answer any choosing a college. and in our Honors Program, they alumni would not get in today,” ing FSU someday, Admissions’ questions they have. It keeps FSU “We encourage students to are extremely high-end. But we al- Barnhill said. “The admissions doors are always open. in the front and center of their visit a number of universities, but so have a program for first-gener- standards have changed dramati- To learn more about FSU’s ad- minds throughout the process.” we do not compare ourselves to ation college students over the cally. At first, we were recruiting mission process, visit www. Another successful tool has other schools or focus on rank- summer to help them be success- bodies. If you graduated from high fsu.edu/rd2005/students/. ings,” she said. “Students should ful.” been “Preview,” a series of special Rating the students who applied for admission to Florida State in 2005: go to a school that is the best fit for Finney said that while the visitation days for students who •Average SAT score: 1215 them. There is more to it than chances are minimal of any stu- have been admitted to the univer- •Average ACT score: 27 choosing a college just because it dent getting admitted with bad sity. •Percentage who had four or more units of foreign language: 30 percent has a top-notch program in some- grades and poor test scores, the ad- “Preview is an opportunity •Percentage who had AP Statistics or Calculus: 44 percent thing. Finding something of inter- missions process is much more for students and parents to attend •Percentage who were first-generation applicants: 30 percent est in a place where they are most than a numbers game. sessions on the honors program •Number of states represented: 50 comfortable and can thrive in — “The way we review applica- and scholarships, and to visit the •Number of countries represented: 115 that is what’s important.” tions and make our selections is academic departments,” said Don- •Top Florida counties: Broward, Dade, Palm Beach Hege Ferguson, associate di- not just based on academics,” she na Bostwick, assistant director for •Top states: Florida, Georgia, New York rector of the Office of Admissions, said. “Although — let me be very the Office of Admissions and Pre- •Top majors: Business, Biological Science, Engineering, Communication said that students do not depend clear — there is nothing more im- view coordinator. “There are open •Most common names of accepted students: Jessica and Michael houses, campus tours and a stu- solely on information they receive portant than how a student does 10 / August 2006 August 2006 / 11

National Association of Student Personnel Victoria E. Heuler (B.A., J.D. ’93) has joined 1994 the Office of the Staff Secretary at the White 2001 Damien H. Prosser (B.A.) joined Baker & editor of Local10.com, an Internet broadcasting Administrators. Komives also was honored with the law firm of McConnaughhay, Duffy, Noell J. Barnidge (B.A.) placed in the Top 10 House, Washington, D.C. Jeffrey T. Bankowitz (J.D.) has been pro- Hostetler, LLP, as a new associate, Orlando, Fla. system television Web site, Miami. the “Contribution to Knowledge Award” from Coonrod, Pope and Weaver, P.A., Tallahassee, in The Associated Press Sports Editors Best Dorinda S. Parkola (B.A.) has been named moted to senior associate of Lowndes, Drosdick, 2003 Michael K. Haynes (B.S.), Cordy A. the ACPA-College Student Educators Fla. Writing of 2005 national contest in the breaking staff attorney with Legal Services of Eastern Doster, Kantor and Reed, P.A., Orlando, Fla. James R. Browning (B.S.) earned his Juris Richardson, III (B.S.) and Vanessa C. International. David J. Molloy (B.S.) has been promoted to news category. Barnidge is a Savannah Morning Virginia Inc., Virginia Beach, Va. Alissa McKee Ellison (B.S.) has joined Doctorate from the Texas Wesleyan University Clermont (B.S. ’05) founded and operate CHR 1971 the marketing department as a professional News sports reporter living in Savannah, Ga. 2000 GrayRobinson, P.A., as an associate attorney, School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas. Insight, LLC, a real estate investment and man- Jack Sauers (B.S.) has been named director of relations associate at Cornerstone of Recovery, Robert “Joe” Grass (B.S.) has been promot- Steve C. Bousquet (M.A.) was appointed Tampa, Fla. Eric R. English (B.S.) has joined English agement firm, Sunrise, Fla. golf at Eagle’s Brooke Golf and Country Club, Louisville, Tenn. ed to assistant vice president of BB&T. Tallahassee bureau chief of the St. Petersburg Daniel B. Krassner (B.S.) was promoted to Communications Inc. as general manager, Jan D. Schotman (B.S.) received his commis- Locust Grove, Ga. 1987 1995 Times. senior account executive at Tucker/Hall Inc., a Leesburg, Fla. sion as a U.S. Naval officer after completing 1972 Christopher Peacock (B.S.) has been Patrick W. Krechowski (B.S.) has been Robin E. Myers (B.S., J.D. ’04) has been Florida-based public affairs and public relations Todd J. Pierce (Ph.D.) won the Drew Heinz Officer Candidate School at Officer Training Joyce Wittenauer Acton (M.S. ’72) had an named the retail banking executive for Florida named an associate at Lewis, Longman and named an assistant state attorney for the firm. Fiction Prize. Pierce was selected by Joan Didion Command, Pensacola, Fla. art exhibition, “Blind Ambition,” displayed at with M&I Bank, Bradenton, Fla. Walker, P.A., Tallahassee, Fla. Second Judicial Circuit, Quincy, Fla. 2002 for his collection of stories, “Newsworld.” He Tori S. Sparks (B.S.) was nominated for the Indiana University East. Acton also had an exhi- 1988 Julie Toner (Ph.D.) has been named the Rita M. Tejada (Ph.D.) has been named to a Caryn A. Stevens (B.S., S.P.E. ’04) accepted received $15,000, and his book will be pub- 2005 Academy of International Recording Artist bition at the University of South Florida VSA Arts Timothy J. Center (B.S. ’88, J.D. ’91) has founding dean of ’s gradu- tenure-track faculty position beginning with the the position of recruitment and training director lished by the University of Pittsburgh Press. Awards in the “Album of the Year” and “Female Office, Tampa, Fla. joined the Collins Center for Public Policy as the ate school. fall semester of the 2006-07 academic year at for the Guardian ad Litem Program of Broward 2004 Vocalist of the Year” categories, and was nomi- Alice Kershaw Luckhardt (B.S.), as the fea- director of the Council for Sustainable Florida, D. Scott South (B.S., J.D. ’99) has been Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. County. Peter J. Burke (B.A.) has been named news nated for the 2005 SSA Awards in five cate- tured guest speaker at the Historical Museum of Tallahassee, Fla. named partner of Lowndes, Drosdic, Doster, gories. She won “Best Acoustic Performance.” Southern Florida, she discussed the history of Tina Traber Chadwick (B.S.) is the creative Kantor and Reed, P.A., Orlando, Fla. 2005 the Danish Barkentine sailing ship Prins director of the advertising agency Match Inc., 1996 Jennifer M. Arzt (M.F.A) received the first Valdemar, from 1892 to 1952. Atlanta. Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes (B.A., J.D. ’00) place award for her film “Cake” in the Directors Becky Manley Meitin (B.S., M.S. ’75), won Tommy A. Hensel (B.M.E., B.A.) was named was selected as one of South Florida’s “40 Most Guild of America’s 2005 Student Filmmakers her fifth consecutive solo national champi- executive director of the Rochester Opera Influential and Prominent Black Women Under Awards for African-Americans, Asian Americans, onship at the recent Masters Nationals House, Rochester, N.H. Age 40” by Success South Florida magazine. Latinos and Women. Synchronized Swimming Championships, Joseph N. Tucker (B.A.) has been named Ronald A. Christaldi (J.D.) was appointed to Keeley B. Crowfoot (B.A.) has been accept- Clemont, Fla. partner of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP, Louisville, the advisory board of Creative Tampa Bay Inc. ed into the Peace Corps to serve in The Gambia 1976 Ky. Tomislav Loncar (B.S.) and Arlin D. Beachy as a health extension volunteer. Diahann W. Lassus (B.S.) will be one of three David W. Woods (M.S.P. ’88) was elected to (B.S. ’99) have been named shareholders at John N. DiLascio (B.A.) was awarded a post- speakers in the first of the 2006 series of Wi$e serve as region I director on the American Reilly, Fisher and Solomon, P.A., Tampa, Fla. graduate scholarship worth $25,000 by the Up Teleconference Calls presented by The Planning Association’s board of directors. Niles M. Reddick (Ph.D.) has written a collec- American Council for Language Study to study Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor. John T. Zettel (B.S.) was promoted to chief tion of stories, “Road to Kill Art,” published by and intern in St. Petersburg, Russia. The series, “Becoming Credit Smart,” is target- executive officer of Audio Visual Innovations Whiskey Creek Press. Michael DiProspero (B.A.) has been com- ed to women in their twenties and thirties. It will Inc., Tampa, Fla. Melissa A. Walters (B.A. ’96) has been missioned as a U.S. Naval officer after complet- address credit-related issues and how they can 1989 named an account executive at the advertising ing Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, Fla. affect people’s lives. David B. Wheeler (B.S.) has been named agency of McKee Wallwork Cleveland, Carolyn A. O’Neil (B.S. ’76) has been named associate attorney of the firm Nason, Yeager, Albuquerque, N.M. Cundy sees success as a contributing editor of The Atlantan Magazine. Gerson, White and Lioce, P.A., West Palm Beach, 1997 a product of education 1979 Fla. AmyLynne Boyett Aldredge (B.A.) is pres- 1956 Robert N. Clarke (B.S., J.D. ’86) was named 1990 ident of the mobile document destruction com- (Continued from page 3) Eric R. Maddox (M.M., D.M.E. ’72) is serving among the Legal Elite by Florida Trend maga- David L. Fitzgerald (B.S.) was recently pany Confidential Shredding and Recycling Inc., as an adjunct professor at Columbus State zine. The magazine publishes a list of the top appointed as a commissioner on the Planning, Tallahassee, Fla. entered the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candi- University’s Schwob School of Music. 1.7 percent of the state’s legal leaders as named Zoning and Appeals Board for the city of Capt. Arnaldo L. Colon (B.A.) took part in a date Program (Platoon Leader Class) conduct- 1960 by their peers. Oviedo, Fla. community relations project, along with fellow ed at Marine Corps Schools in Quantico, VA, Sarah Hart Brown (B.A.) has been awarded 1981 Rafael Gonzalez (J.D.) has had three articles U.S. Marines, during a port visit to Dubai, during summer breaks. After earning his a research fellowship by the Gilder Lehrman Francisco J. Sanchez (B.A., J.D. ’86) has been published in both English and Spanish in Las United Arab Emirates, while on a scheduled bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology Institute of American History. She will conduct named a recipient of the Daily Point of Light America Herald, Tampa, Fla.: “Practitioner Needs deployment in support of the global war on ter- from FSU in 1955, Cundy entered the Marine research at the Columbia University Rare Book Award and has been named president and chief to Consider when Settling Personal Injury, rorism. Corps as a second lieutenant. He served three Liability and Workers’ Compensation Cases”; Mitch D. Gans (B.S., M.S. ’99) was selected as and Manuscript Library for her project “The executive officer of the Patel Foundation for years of active duty and attained the rank of Global Understanding. “The Workers’ Compensation/Social Security one of four inaugural inductees into the Death of Southern Resistance: The War of Ideas captain. 1982 Offset: A Comprehensive Review of Federal and Association of Godby Graduates’ Hall of Fame at in Congress and the Nation, 1963-1965.” Of his many accomplishments, “becom- 1961 Anna Barbrey Joiner (M.M., M.M.E. ’83, Florida Regulations Guiding Reduction in Amos P. Godby High School, Tallahassee, Fla. Disability Benefits”; “Is That Really a Sedentary John A. Jones (B.S.) was named 2005 ing a Marine officer is something I’m especial- Betty L. Siegal (Ph.D.) has been named to D.M. ’87) is featured in the new book Job? Using the DOT to Define and Verify the Employee of the Year for Nationwide Publishing ly proud of,” Cundy said. Georgia Trend magazine’s most influential “Firestarters: 100 Job Profiles to Inspire Young Most Often Found/Listed Jobs by VEs.” Inc., Tavares/Deltona, Fla. After leaving the service, he took a job Georgians Hall of Fame, a distinction reserved Women,” written by Dale Slavaggio Bradshaw 1991 Jonathan E. Stevens (B.A. ’97) was named with Prudential Insurance, where he was in- for individuals whose credentials rate perma- and Kelly Beatty. policy director for the Republican Main Street nent status on any list of prominent Georgians. 1983 Brett DeHart (B.S.) earned a Master of credibly successful right from the start. In less Partnership, Washington, D.C. Joseph E. Lamp’l (B.S.) has launched an Divinity degree from the Candler School of than a year, he sold more than $1 million 1962 Bart R. Valdes (B.S., J.D. ’00) was appointed online directory of “Smart Resources” that Theology, Emory University, Atlanta. worth of life insurance. Soon, CUNDY, Incor- George W. Crofts (B.A.) was conferred as managing associate attorney for the newly makes finding garden products easier. Theresa Gilbert Duran (B.S.) has been pro- porated was born. senior associate dean emeritus by the Virginia opened Tampa office of deBeaubien, Knight, W. Brett Pollock (B.S.) earned his designa- moted to chief operating officer of Equity Land Board of Visitors. Simmons, Mantzaris and Neal, LLP. Over the next 48 years, CUNDY, Inc. be- tion as an executive fire officer from the U.S. Fire Title, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 1963 Daniel W. Whitman (M.B.A.) recently joined came one of the most respected, privately held Administration’s National Fire Academy. Kim Pereira (Ph.D.) has accepted the position William H. Wilder (B.S.) is the owner of Waldenn Business Inc. as a principal, Atlanta. employee-benefit consulting firms in the na- 1984 of director of the Honors Program at Illinois Wilder Consulting, a firm specializing in human State University, Normal, Ill. 1998 tion. Among his most prominent clients are Keri Jasen Guilbault (B.A.) received the resources consulting and executive searches. Natalie D. Preston (B.S., M.P.A. ’93) is a Dave Prater (B.S.) has been appointed to Anheuser-Busch, Ford Motor Co., Fruit of the National Association for the Gifted’s prestigious Wilder has retired as the human resources direc- community columnist for the Tampa Tribune. director of supercross operations for the Amp’d Loom, and Viacom/CBS. CUNDY, Inc. now Graduate Student Award for her scholarship, tor for the city of Charlotte, N.C. Michael G. Stephens (B.S.) has been named Mobile World Supercross GP/Amp’d Mobile has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Cincinnati and leadership and service in the field of gifted edu- 1964 director of human resources operations at AMA Supercross Series of Clear Channel cation. Tulsa, Okla. Andy Haggard (B.A.) was selected to serve Alston and Bird, LLP, Atlanta. Entertainment’s Motor Sports Divison. Ira S. Handelsman (B.S.) has started a deli Along the way, Cundy also made plenty on the Orange Bowl Committee. He is a former 1992 Mathew A. Thompson (B.S.) has joined the chain, LJ’s Deli, in Chicago. of time for family. He enjoys playing tennis — vice chair of the Florida State University Board of Strasburger and Price, LLP, as an associate in the 1985 Matthew W. Draper (B.S.) has created the what else? — with his wife, Janie; their three Trustees. magazine Gulf Atlantic Florida Fishing. real estate practice area, Austin, Texas. Tripp Rawls (B.A.) was named “Performer of sons and one daughter; and six grandchil- 1965 J. Emmett Reed (B.S.) has been promoted to 1999 the Year” for the Atlanta-Buckhead complex of dren. Stephen R. Montague (B.M., M.M. ’67) has executive vice president of the Florida Home Edrick E. Barnes (B.S.) has been elected Merrill Lynch. In 2000, the Horatio Alger Association of recently been commissioned to produce works Builders Association. chairman of the board of directors of the Daniel Sellas (B.S.) was appointed as vice for London’s Royal Festival Hall, the National Donald A. Wilczynski (B.S.) has been Children’s Coalition Inc. Barnes also has been Distinguished Americans presented Cundy president of sales and marketing for ASIG, Portrait Gallery and the BBC Proms. Montague named vice president of sales for FirstData appointed general counsel for the Sickle Cell with the national Horatio Alger Award, which Orlando, Fla. also has released a CD of his piano works called Corporation, Bradenton, Fla. Foundation of the Palm Beaches, West Palm is considered by many to be the nation’s high- James F. Thielen (B.S.) was appointed as vice “Southern Lament,” NMC label, UK. 1993 Beach, Fla. est civilian award. Nominees are selected for chairman of the Florida Board of Accountancy. 1968 Amy E. Jaffe (B.S.) graduated from Emory 1986 William G. Enright (B.S., M.P.A. ’01) the award based on their position as role mod- Susan Richardson Komives (B.S. ’68, M.S. received the Tallahassee Board of Realtors 2005 University’s paralegal program and joined Balch els to the youth in their community, their per- Maria Telli Bailey (B.S.) is the host of “The ’69) was awarded the “Contribution to Gold Status Award for outstanding service and and Bingham, LLP, as a paralegal, Atlanta, Ga. sonal accomplishments, and their triumph Balancing Act” on Lifetime. Scholarship and Literature Award” from the production in real estate. Melissa R. Price (B.S., M.A. ’00) has joined over adversity in their ascent to success. 12 / August 2006 August 2006 / 13

1970-1979 Peter W. Everett es throughout her career at FSU. After she re- School’s health clinic and a member of the search, serve on the IN MEMORIAM tired in 1984, she and her husband, FSU Eng- Gadsden County Education Foundation. Faculty Senate and Gay E. Crutchfield (B.A.’70), Linda Sue “Suzie” Fraser (B.A.’70), George Michael George Peter W. lish Professor Claude Flory, who died in 2002, She earned her bachelor’s degree from receive a University 1920-1929 (B.W.’70), Patricia Tanner Johnson (M.S.’70), Rev. Robert A. Mick (B.S.’70, J.D.’73), Kent Everett, 81, profes- were fixtures at FSU sporting events. Lane College in 1971 and her medical degree Teaching Award. Hazel Moore Walden (L.I.’26), Frances Shaeffer McIlwain (B.S.’28), Dorothy Grumbles C. Myers (B.W.’71), Shirley Temoshchuk Whitlock (B.S.’71), Gregory K. Wooten (B.S.’71), sor emeritus and A professorship in sociology and a wing from the University of Rochester in 1975. He earned his doc- Sossamon (‘28), Providence Castillo Velasco (L.I.’28), Eleanor Claire Beeson Allen Lawrence E. DeRosier (B.S.’72), Terrance H. Fregly (M.B.A.’72), Albert H. Grinsted administrator, died of the Moore Athletic Center are named for torate from the Uni- (L.I.’29), Annie Mary Moore Butler (B.S.’29) (J.D.’72), Claire Covell Jernigan (M.S.’72), Lynda Lee Kemp (B.S.W.’72), Col. (R) John March 22. her. She was the first administrator to be Leopold Halpern versity of North 1930-1939 Kizirian (M.S.’72), Nancy Mattson Watson (B.S.’72), Ellen Davis Williams (B.W.’72), Over Everett’s named dean emeritus. She received dozens of Leopold Halpern, internationally recog- Carolina at Chapel Joseph “Larry” L. Alford (M.F.A.’73), Benjamin H. Ayres (B.S.’73), James J. Dundala long career at FSU Alice Evans Pope (L.I.’30), Dolly Conner Davis (B.M.’31), Elma Nelson Hudson university awards for teaching, leadership and nized FSU theoreti- Hill. (B.S.’73), Connie Bowlick Greene (B.S.’73), Douglas P. Lawless (J.D.’73), George R. Lewis from 1959 until his (L.I.’31), Anne Helms Baker (B.A.’32), Eloise Patterson (B.A.’33), Winifred Register service, and received an honorary doctorate in cal physicist and the Imershein was (A.M.’73, Ph.D.’75), Martin E. Mullen (M.B.A.’73), Gilbert J. Schenkel (M.S.’73), Arthur retirement in 1991, Culbreath (L.I.’34), Helen Marietta Chiles Sears (B.M.’34), Mary Tilley Bessemer 1986. last colleague of two a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Woodrow Wil- L. Slater (M.S.W.’73, Ph.D.’83), Susan Wegmann (B.A.’73), Anthony C. Monaco he rose from associ- (B.S.’35), Irene Collins Ellinor (B.S.’35), Mildred Booth Grizzard (L.I.’36), Mary Waller Flory earned her master’s and doctoral of the founding fa- son Fellows and the American Sociological As- (M.S.’74), Jon Polifrone (D.M.’74), Madeleine D. McClendon Rehder (B.S.74, M.S.’77), ate to full professor, then to chairman of Grad- McCormick Royster (B.A.’36), Marie Louise Wesley “Mickey” Swinford (B.S.’36), E. degrees from the . She thers of modern sociation. David W. Thompson (B.S.’74), Sharon Duffy Zebrick (B.S.’74), Patricia Credle Ashworth uate Studies in the department of movement Glenn Hunt (B.S.’37), Mary Kelley Loria (L.I.’37), Katherine Ely Baker (B.A.’38), Jane was an expert on Florida history, government physics, died June 3. (M.A.’75), James T. Barefield (B.S.’75, M.S.’77), Douglas Brinkmeyer (J.D.’75), Earl E. science and physical education. Everett served Audrey Sharon Bolling (B.A.’38), Elizabeth Finch Boone (B.A.’38), Margaret “Weenie” and Florida governors. In 1974, he was Leo Mandelkern Clark (M.S.’75, S.P.E.’86), Michael T. Dowd (B.A.’75), Carolyn Crane Fitz (M.S.’75), in the U.S. Army during World War II. He Rogers Ghiotto (B.A.’38), Mary Ensign Pardee (B.A.’38), Anne Ford Posey (B.A.’38), invited to become Leo Mandelkern, 84, a Robert O. Lawton Hiram Green (A.D.V.’75), Walter C. Jones (B.S.’75), Mary Ella Porter Spencer (M.S.’75), earned his doctorate from the University of Virginia Bridges Stevenson (B.A.’38), Jane Gage Whitehead (B.S.’38, M.S.W.’54), Jean Dr. Jessie Furlow Nobel Laureate Distinguished Professor and emeritus profes- Paul Kanciruk (Ph.D.’76), Julio E. Manguart (B.S.’76, J.D.’79), Capt. Richard M. Sudder Iowa. Stoy Delong Cavanaugh (L.I.’39), Mary Irsch Green (B.A.’39), Ellis Dunsford Leavitt Dr. Jessie Furlow, 57, a Florida State Uni- Paul Dirac’s re- sor in the depart- (B.A.’39) (M.B.A.’76), Linda Bird Abbey (B.S.’77) 1980-1989 Daisy Parker Flory versity trustee, died search associate at ment of chemistry 1940-1949 June 24. FSU. Halpern continued to teach and conduct and biochemistry, Annie Smith Fletcher (B.A.’40), Ella Dell Lovelace Powell (B.A.’40), Elizabeth Moore Paul T. Michal (B.S.’80), Trudy C. Beckett (B.S.’81), Norman E. Crew (B.S.’80), Sheila Daisy Parker A trustee since research at FSU until the fall of 2004. died in May. Piers (B.A.’41), Nona Lee Irwin Storey (B.S.’41), Margaret Spurlock Tisdale (B.A.’41), Medlin English (B.S.’81), Katharine Taylor Peyton (B.A.’81), Edward K. Halsey (J.D.’81), Flory, 91, the first fe- the board’s inception In 1956, Halpern became Nobel Laureate Mandelkern Nelly Bly Nowery Grimes (B.A.’42), Helen Hawkins Crissey (B.S.’43), Dorothy Luten John R. Plymale (M.A.’81), Elynor F. Bryson (Ph.D.’82), Patricia Ann Kessen (B.S.N.’82), male vice president in 2001, Furlow Erwin Schroedinger’s research assistant in Vi- joined the chemistry Morrow (‘43), Alice Snyder Chambers (B.S.’45, M.A.’53), Patricia Aiken Hollis Joseph P. Morris (B.S.’84), Roy S. Trif (B.S.’84), Amy L. Armstrong (B.S.’85, M.S.’87), at Florida State Uni- served on its Acade- enna. He was well known internationally faculty and the Insti- (B.S.’45), Mary Lee Harris Withers (B.S.’45), Bobbye Usher Kelly (B.A.’46), Donna Michael J. Barnhill (B.S.’87), Jennifer C. Miller (B.S.’87), Gwendolyn L. Scurry versity, died in mic Affairs Commit- through this work and for collaboration at ma- tute of Molecular Whiteley Brown (B.S.’47), Vivian Mercer Gruber (B.A.’47, M.A.’48, Ph.D.’60), Mary (M.P.A.’88), Jason M. Bailey (B.S.’89) March. tee. jor research institutions in Europe and the Biophysics at FSU in Virginia Evans Lang (B.A.’47), Agnes Irene Reedy Mayne (A.B.’47, M.A.’53), Marjorie 1990-1999 Flory graduat- She was a med- , working in gravitational 1962 and retired in Wadley Nelson (B.A.’47), Theresa Barfield Bodette (B.A.’48), Dr. Kenneth S. Johnson Jr. Frank Anthony (Ph.D.’90), Mary L. May (B.S.’92), Barbara Taff Adams (B.S.W.’96, ed from the Florida ical doctor who physics and its relationship to quantum and 1985. He was internationally recognized for (B.S.’48), Emily Phillips Stringer (B.A.’48), Elizabeth Harper Tucker (B.S.’48), Carl M. M.S.W.’98), Jonnie Elaine Ihlefeld (M.F.A.’98), Elizabeth Behan Koppelmann (S.P.E.’98) State College for served as vice president of North Florida Med- elementary particle physics. his contributions to the thermodynamics and Fisher (B.S.’49, M.S.’53, Ph.D.’62), James W. Jones (B.S.’49), Ida Linzy Moore (B.A.’49, 2000-2006 Women in 1937 and ical Centers and medical director of the Gads- Allen W. Imershein kinetics of polymer crystallization, the mor- M.S.’56), Gertrude Hatcher Basford Muller (B.A.’49), Henry D. Ward (B.S.’49) Mary Ashley Dudley Clements (B.S.’00), David A. Riley (B.S.’00), Alyssa Estevez returned as an FSCW professor of government den Medical Center. For many years, Furlow phology of the crystalline state and the 1950-1959 (B.A.’04), Matthew M. McGowan (B.S.’04), Daniel M. Shea (‘06) in 1942. In 1969, she became assistant vice pres- was the medical director for Big Bend Hospice Allen W. Imershein, 61, an accomplished mechanochemistry of biological macromole- Alvin H. Brown (B.A.’50), Margaret Rogers Cole (B.S.’50), Paul L. Curtis (B.A.’50), FACULTY AND STAFF ident for academic affairs, and in 1973, acting in Gadsden County, Fla. She was active in professor of sociology who retired in 2003, cules. Born in New York City, Mandelkern Lewis E. Fenn (B.S.’50, M.A.’55), Mary Peters Gilbert (B.S.’50), Nancy Elizabeth White Brian Arbogast de Hubert-Miller (M.S.’99), Leora Beane, Eileen Carroll, Carol Carrubbo vice president and dean of the faculties — a Gadsden County, serving as the chairwoman died this past December. earned his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in Lee (B.S.’50), John L. Mercer (B.M.’50), Charles William Suther (B.S.’50), Anthony Glotzbach, Rotha L. Lamb, Studson Jefferson, Susie Mary Lee, Ishman Rudolph Pompey, position that was a first for women within the for the Superintendent’s Roundtable, the vice After being hired by FSU in 1973, Imer- physical chemistry from Cornell University. “Ad” R. Brautigam (‘51), Merry Reeves Eubanks (B.A.’51), Russell Freeman (M.S.’51), Patricia J. Walton, James O. Whitworth, LeRoy Williams FSU administration. Recognized as a tireless chair of the Florida Commission on Minority shein went on to found and direct the FSU In- He served in the Army and Air Corps during Sue Webb Coutts-Steig (B.S.’51), Dorothy H. Futch (B.S.’51), Henry G. Hart (B.S.’51), champion of faculty issues, Flory taught class- Health, a board member of Shanks High stitute for Health and Human Services Re- World War II. Margie N. Kiefer (B.A.’51), Nathan Knobler (M.A.’51), Robert E. Palmer (B.S.’51, M.S.’58, Ph.D.’69), Priscilla Jane Patterson Williams (‘51), Sally Proctor Allen (B.S.’52), Clarence Hale (M.S.’52), Thomas E. McRae (B.A.’52, M.A.’55), William T. Aspey (B.S.’53), Dorothy Barker (B.S.’53), Anne Barber Harris (B.A.’53), H. Key Leonard (B.S.’53), Elizabeth Mosley Lester (B.S.’53), Joyce Barrow Lewis (B.S.’53, M.S.’58), Ethel Edwards Loper (B.A.’53), Mary Ann Seidner Munroe (B.S.’53), Victor J. Szczepanik (B.S.’53), Col. (R) Clarence “Cal” Carpenter (B.S.’54), William T. Oster (M.S.’54), John T. Venettozzi (Ph.D.’54), Wayne Wickstrum (M.S.’54), William I. Aynes (B.S.’55), Vivian Campbell Johnson (B.S.’55), J. William Smith (M.S.’55), James E. Vause (B.S.’55, M.S.’57), Ruth Kegel Wallish (B.S.’55), Janet Vanouse Woods (B.S.’55), Charles A. Burns (B.M.’56, M.M.’59), Howard W. Kirby (B.S.’56), Thomas R. Lewis (B.A.’56), Dougald L. McMillan (B.S.’56), Patricia Peters Pool (B.S.’56), Winston T. Siegfried (M.S.’56), Charles W. Smith (B.S.’56), John W. Butler (B.S.’57), Charles W. LaPradd (M.S.’57, D.E.D.’65), Robert E. Jordan (‘58), Sue Rogers McClain (B.A.’57, M.A.’59), Richard Possenti (B.S.’58), Charles H. Turner (‘57), Audrey Marler Berry (M.A.’59), Lydia Austill Bullock (B.A.’59), Betty Cleveland Burgess (B.A.’59, M.A.’60). Margaret Robinson Irby (B.S.’59), Leroy D. Scott (B.S.’50), Judge Philip J. Knight (B.S.’59), June Lasseter Luten (B.S.’59), Michael Zunich (Ph.D.’59) 1960-1969 Lawson H. Bevis (B.S.’60), William H. Branch (B.S.’60), Paul Gleason (‘60), James W. Longstreth (B.S.’60, M.S.’64), Mary Donaldson Kent Spaulding (B.S.’60), Donald E. Turner (B.S.’60, M.S.’66), Ann Faircloth Wight (B.S.’60, M.S.’72), Joseph C. Diana (B.S.’61), Frederic H. Fagnant (M.S.’61), Patricia Boyd Heath (B.S.’62), Ellen Wilson Murray (M.S.W.’61), John R. “Bob” Skinner (B.S.’61), Robert L. “Bud” Stromberg (B.S.’61), Frances Hall Trafton (B.S.’61), Barbara Chapman Williams (M.S.’61), Nicolas L. David (B.A.’62), Thomas K. “Ken” Kirkland (B.S.’62), Albert A. Permut (M.A.’63), Douglas M. Waddell (B.A.’63), Fred W. Hoffman (D.E.D.’64), Ernest A. Honigmann (B.A.’64), Bobby E. Jackson (B.A.’64), Martha Pierce Little (B.S.’64), Claude R. Park III (B.S.’64), Maurice C. Salvant (M.S.W.’64), Helen Folds Veal (B.S.’64), Lt. Col. (R) Donald J. Johnston (B.S.’65), Margaret McMullen Young (M.S.W.’65), Thomas J. Anderson (M.M.’66, Ph.D.’76), John R. Baylis (Ph.D.’66), Maurice J. Bibent (B.S.’66), John M. Feisthamel (B.S.’66), Everett Pittman (Ph.D.’66), Patricia Thornton Rogers (M.S.’66), Phillip J. Walser (B.A.’66, M.A.’69), Anthony J. Alfano (M.S.’67, Ph.D.’69), Ellie Williams Arline (B.S.’67), Marjorie A. Badertscher (M.S.W.’67), Michael T. Cale (B.A.’67), Brian V. Hathcock (B.A.’67), Julia Smith Oliver (M.S.W.’69), Allan D. Weisman (B.S.’67), Gilbert T. Bergquist (M.S.’69, Ph.D.’76), Judge Thomas E. Bevis (B.S.’69, J.D.’72), Susan McCall Jones (B.M.E.’69), Carl E. Meisner (M.S.’69) 14 / August 2006 August 2006 / 15

Dunlap(Continued from pagepraises 1) higher education as key to his success in business quality of the students,” Dunlap Aquatic and Science Center in the College of and the opportunities that it provid- recalled. “You get invited to Arts and Sciences; and a Recreation and A LifetimeLifetime of SeServicervice ed have made him a strong advo- many places to speak — to many Leisure Services program in the College of Ed- cate for higher education. institutions. But the thread that ucation. From her days as a student at Florida State College for “What I always say to young always ran through Florida State Depending upon other factors, their gift Women to her distinguished 44-year career as a professor people is to get all the education you was really a commitment to their also might help fund a “back lot” area for the possibly can, because that’s what students — and the leadership. FSU College of Motion Picture, Television and of chemistry, culminating with her time as FSU’s Dean gets you in the game — and then “I met the leaders — the Recording Arts. of Women, Kitty Blood Hoffman has given her time, other factors enable you to win the presidents of the university — During his business career, Dunlap was a talent and treasure to Florida State. Today, in her active game,” he said. “But to get in the and I have developed trust in top CEO, running nine companies in the Unit- s

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you can possibly get. And I’ve al- m people and to develop the lead- shied away from the controversy that so often d E gift annuity, an integral part of her overall estate plan. at ways believed that if I can do it, they e ers the nation needs, both on and comes with leadership. In 1995, he was voted l e h

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o and a gguaranteeduaranteed lifetimelifetime incomeincome now.now. Call the FSU t education, saying that the couple al- o icant gift, but we “In business, strive for respect, and if you h so wants their gift to help support P truly believe that do the right thing on a consistent basis, you Office of Planned Giving to see how you can maximize U S the rereturnturn on yyourour ininvestmentvestment in highigherher edueducation.cation. student-athletes. F gift will be proper- may be severely criticized, but ultimately they “I think that we’ve been Al Dunlap and his wife, Judy, with their dog Brit. ly used for the bet- will come to respect you,” Dunlap said. In his “My life has always been entwined blessed. Through hard work and terment of the stu- visits to FSU and other universities, he has con- education, we’ve arrived at the place that we mater, West Point. What led them to in- dents and the insti- sistently carried that message. with Florida State. I wanted to make are at in our life,” she said. “It is time for us to clude FSU in their philanthropy was a tution,” Dunlap “I often tell young people that if you are now start giving back to society. And some of growing trust in its leadership and respect said. “And hope- going to be a leader, you will be criticized — the things that Al and I feel strongly about are for the university as an outstanding aca- fully out of this, the a gift that would celebrate that history, Al Dunlap as a West Point and sometimes very severely criticized,” Dun- higher education and sports, because those are demic institution. Cadet university will con- lap said. “But criticism is the price of leader- enrich FSU programs in science and two of the things that are very important to us “Florida State is known as a great ath- tinue to produce ship, and I think it’s a price well paid.” in our life.” letics institution,” Al Dunlap said. “And that’s those great leaders and the fine young people In addition to supporting higher educa- provideprovide forfor my financialfi nancial security.”security.” Recalling their first visit to FSU, Judy said what I thought when I first went there some that we’ve seen up there. tion, the Dunlaps have given generously to an- To learn about the benefits of establishing a charitable gift annuity for that “we were so impressed, because we were years ago. But I have come to learn over the “It has been very invigorating for both of imal shelters and humane societies around the FSU, please contact the Office of Planned Giving at 850•644•0753 or invited to a black-tie dinner where they were years that it’s much, much, much more than a us to sit down and eat and talk with these world. [email protected]@foundation.fsu.edu. giving out awards to sports figures for their great athletics institution. It’s a great academic young people and to attend events with them.” “Our dogs have brought us great joy in scholastic achievements — and we liked the institution and a place of leadership.” In addition to the Student Success Center, our life,” Judy Dunlap added. “We never had idea of combining the two. And we find that Having spoken at more than a dozen the Dunlaps’ gift, when matched with state any children, so these are our children. (Ger- very appealing at Florida State.” business schools around the country, Dunlap dollars, will support several other new pro- man shepherds) have all the traits that I look Over the years, the Dunlaps have been was first invited to speak to FSU’s College of grams for FSU students and student-athletes. for in a friend. They are intelligent, they’re very generous in their support of higher edu- Business more than 10 years ago. Among those are a new Human Performance trusting, they’re faithful, and I adore the cation through gifts to Al Dunlap’s alma “I was enormously impressed by the Center in the College of Medicine; a Marine breed.” Fire ant folklore abounds, but Tschinkel’s science is on firm ground (Continued from page 1) ers, “The Fire Ants” has “Interludes” –– wry On a human scale, that’s the staggering equiv- lore and scores of amusing factoids,” he writes, asides on the pleasures and pitfalls as scientists alent of 20 miles or more. though that same notoriety has generated sub- measure and manipulate the ants they love A member of the FSU faculty since 1970, stantial research as well. (and that do indeed sting them). Tschinkel’s Tschinkel’s wide-ranging research also has en- S. invicta’s From a list of most endearing anecdote on shelter is titled “There’s Nothing compassed the ecology of arboreal ants (a qualities he cites abundance; there’s no short- Like Getting Plastered,” and among others, main food of the endangered red-cockaded age of lab samples. It’s a low-maintenance an- there’s also “Another Immigrant Moves woodpecker) and the natural history of the imal without highly specialized habits; what West,” “The Heartbreak of Parasitoids,” Florida harvester ant –– or “any other species scientists learn can be applied to other types of “Gang Wars” and “You Call That Pain?” that strikes us as neat,” he said. ants as well. Naturally, there’s no end to pub- With sizeable grants from the U.S. De- As for the much-maligned fire ant, he A winged female sexual fire ant, also known partment of Agriculture and the National Sci- points to what he calls a 50-year-old miscon- lic interest in the exotic transplant –– albeit as a female alate. These leave their nests on a mostly in the form of fear and loathing. The ence Foundation, the intrepid researcher has ception about shrinking native ant popula- mating flight, mate and then establish a new loathing seems a little unfair, since opportunis- probed the secrets of ant society from North tions. Turns out it’s not the competition with colony from reserves stored in their bodies. tic fire ants will devour termites, ticks, weevils, Florida’s Apalachicola National Forest to the fire ants, as many believe, but rather the eco- mosquitoes and other major threats to South- pastures of Southwood Plantation –– a corpo- logical havoc created by disturbed habitats –– ern plants, property and people. rate cattle farm just east of Tallahassee –– and fire ants thrive in them, natives don’t. Conse- Like a sort of subterranean family album, to area strip malls. The parking lot behind a lo- quently, the USDA has wasted millions on “The Fire Ants” details emigration, growth, cal grocery store is a particular favorite. what Tschinkel calls politically motivated cam- S. invicta struggle, development and death in a complex “Fire ants specialize in exploiting dis- paigns to eradicate with little or no nest of interdependent relationships marked turbed habitat, and they’ve thrived in part be- improvement in native survival to show for it. by cooperation, competition and conflict. cause humans have done a lot of disturbing,” “Fire ants have been the victims of a good There’s a queen –– sometimes lots of them –– he said. deal of bad science,” he said. but everybody has a vital role to play. Change Other fun facts center on the familiar dirt Ironically, 75 percent of the so-called na- is inevitable. So are class, sex, betrayal and new mound around which smart humans cut a tive ants that inhabit disturbed habitats along- beginnings. wide swath; it’s actually a solarium that col- side S. invicta are immigrants, too. Like their And size matters, says Tschinkel. In ma- lects heat to warm its residents. The tunnels be- persecuted cousins, some hail from South ture colonies, unusual variability known as low it hold anywhere from a few dozen to sev- America –– and sting. polymorphism produces big-headed workers eral hundred thousand of the highly territori- A detail of a zinc cast of the underground chambers of a mature fire ant colony. It is 20 times heavier than their smallest counter- al critters (Tschinkel has counted them but says composed of many vertical shafts connecting parts. it’s not easy). 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