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TEAM FOR THE AGES

The 1959 Orange football squad proved unstoppable, winning the national championship and forging a bond of camaraderie that endures 50 years later

BY SCOTT PITONIAK A HALF CENTURY HAS PASSED SINCE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY'S FOOTBALL TEAM WENT undefeated to capture the national championship. But listening to the men who made Orange sports history that autumn, you'd think those games had been played 50 minutes rather than 50 years ago. Time may have thickened waists and thinned hair, but it clearly hasn't dulled memories. "I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning," says 1959 team captain Gerhard Schwedes '60, chuckling. "But I can recount every last detail from that season. Wheth­ er it was Ernie Davis breaking free on that long touchdown reception in the Cotton Bowl or Gene Grabosky stuffing Penn State on that two-point conversion attempt, I can still visualize it all." Achieving sports perfection definitely makes an indelible impression. Under the Carrier Dome, at the October 3 game between South Florida and the Orange, the '59 squad was collectively honored by the University as a "Team of Distinction" during the an­ nual "LetterWinners of Distinction" ceremonies. "We were thrilled they decided to do it that way because each and every one of us always considered ourselves as part of a team, not as individuals," says AI Bemiller '61, who was a center on the offensive and defensive lines that came to be known as the "Sizeable Seven." "From the best guy on that team to the least tal­ ented guy on that team, we believed everybody, in some way, contributed to our total success." Coach Ben Schwartzwalder's '59 club featured an abundance of talent, led by Davis '62, who would win the Heisman Trophy as America's top college football player two years later; the versatile Schwedes, who paced the team with 16 touchdowns; and a gang of huge, brutish line­ men who wore down opponents on both sides of the football. But team members will tell you it took more than talent, superb coaching, and a lucky bounce here and there to string together

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an 11-0 record, capped by a convincing 23- 14 victory against second-ranked Texas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year's Day 1960. "I think one of our biggest assets was our camaraderie," says Bob Yates '60, a two-way tackle. "We did everything to­ gether, on and off the field. If five guys said they were going to the movies, before you knew it, there would be 20 guys going. And if 10 guys wanted to go to a restaurant, you'd wind up with 30 guys." Even after they graduated and went sep­ arate ways, their bonds remained strong. To this day, they choose a Syracuse home game to watch together every fall. This year, most all the living members attended REMEMBERING ARCHBOLD STADIUM the special weekend, which included the LetterWinners of Distinction dinner em­ WHILE TAKING PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ON A CAMPUS TOUR AT THE START ceed by sportscaster Bob Costas '74. "No of his senior year, Gordon Brookes '09 came acro ss a di spla y of old postcards of matter where life has taken them, they've Syracuse University landmarks. The collection included Arc hbold Stadium, the kept in touch," says Pat Stark '54, who school 's main athletic venue before the Carrier Dome took its pla ce in 1980. "It served as an assistant coach. "They keep piqued my interest in the old stadium," sa ys Brookes, a television-radio-film major tabs on one another via phone calls and e­ mails. If any of them has a problem, they who minored in history. "It looked pretty cool, so I decided to do some res earch." know they won't have to handle it alone." The more he learned, the more intrigued he became. And before you knew it, he In fal11959, they became teammates for and Erick Ferris G'09 decided to collaborate on a documentary. Archbold Stadium: life. A nucleus of veteran players returned The Story of '78 focuses on the last game ever played at the concrete bowl, which from a squad that went 8-2 the previous hosted its first event in 1907 and , at the time it was built, was the largest poured year. And that-along with the addition of concrete structure in the world. such talented newcomers as Davis and Brookes and Ferris weave clips of SU's 20-17 tackle John Brown '62, up from the unbeat­ victory against Navy from November 11 , 1978, en freshman team-convinced Schwartz­ along with archival video and photographs, walder and his staff they would avenge a as well as interviews with former players and 21-6 loss against Oklahoma at the Orange coaches, including quarterback Bill Hurley '80, Bowl on January 1, 1959. But before pre­ running back Joe Morris '82, flanker Art Monk season workouts that August, the team's confidence was shaken when starting quar­ '80, offensive guard Craig Wolfley '80, and terback Bob Thomas '61 suffered a severe assistant coach Tom Coughlin '68, G'69. There's back injury while working a summer job. Al­ also an interview with Floyd Little '67, the three­ though SU had a talented but inexperienced time All -American who was the guest speaker back-up quarterback in Dave Sarette '62, during halftime ceremonies at the final game. Schwartzwalder opted to shift Schwedes, a The DVD also features footage shot from halfback, to signal-caller for the season Lawrinson Hall by then student Bruce Bertrand opener against highly touted Kansas. '82. It shows fans tearing down the goal posts "When Ben called me with that shocker in and scoreboard after a Navy receiver dropped In the final game at Archbold, the Orange edged the summer, I told him I wanted nothing to Navy, 20-17, and pandemonium followed as fans what would have been the winning touchdown do with the position," Schwedes says. "But pulled down the goal posts and scoreboard. as time expired . he assured me it was only temporary, that he would put me back in my old position Brookes and Ferris currently are interning for film companies in New York and once Sarette was ready." Sarette proved Los Angeles, respectively. While cop yright restrictions prevent them from selling ready by the second half of the Orange's 35- the DVD, they screened the documentary on campus du ring Orange Central 21 victory against Kansas at Archbold Sta­ Weekend . " Everyone we interviewed was extremely helpful," Broo kes sa ys. " You dium, and wound up having a solid season, could tell how passionate they all were about Syracuse football." -Scott Pitoniak https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol26/iss3/10Photos courtesy of SU Archives Fall/Winter 2009 I 45 2 Pitoniak et al.: Alumni Journal

Members of SU's 1959 national champion football team are honored by Chancellor Nancy Cantor and athletics director Daryl Gross at halftime of the South Florida football game in the Carrier Dome during Orange Central Weekend.

as SU led the nation in touchdown passes with 21. team in the country. Syracuse topped college football in six The Orangemen pummeled their next five opponents­ significant statistical categories that season: total offense Maryland, Navy, Holy Cross, West Virginia, and Pitts­ (451 yards per game); rushing offense (313 ypg); total de­ burgh-by an average score of 38-2, setting up a battle of fense (96 ypg); rushing defense (19 ypg); scoring (39 unbeatens against Eastern archrival Penn State on the road points per game); and TD passes. in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions made things interesting In those days, the national champion was declared be­ by blocking a punt and returning a kickoff for touchdowns. fore the bowl games, but the SU players and coaches real­ They threatened to tie the game at 20 with about six min­ ized that distinction would ring hollow if they lost the Cot­ utes remaining, but Grabosky stuffed running back Roger ton Bowl showdown with second-ranked Texas. During the Kauffman on a two-point conversion attempt. The victory first day of pre-bowl workouts, Davis severely pulled a and SU's dream of an unbeaten season, though, remained hamstring while fooling around kicking field goals. Stark in jeopardy, despite Grabosky's heroics, because Davis says it was touch and go whether the running back who had stepped out of bounds at his own 7-yard line on the ensuing succeeded the legendary Jim Brown '57 in the Orange kickoff. "The momentum clearly had shifted Penn State's backfield would play against Texas. But Davis healed suffi­ way," Schwedes says. "But we didn't panic. We knew we ciently, and even at less than 100 percent proved too much had a great line, and we knew we could move the ball down for the Longhorns to handle. On the third play of the game, the field and run out those final six minutes." Davis ran the wrong pass route, but Schwedes still con­ And that's what they did, exerting their will and method­ nected with him on a halfback-option pass for an 87-yard ically moving all the way to the Nittany Lions' 1-yard line as touchdown. Davis later scored on a 1-yard run, ran for a time expired. "Ernie and I received a lot of the credit that 2-point conversion, and intercepted a pass to set up anoth­ season, but our line was the heart and soul of the team," er touchdown as SU defeated Texas by nine points in a Schwedes says, referring to two-way linemen Fred Mautino game marred by fights after several Longhorn players '61, Gerry Skonieczki '60, Roger Davis '63, Bruce Tarbox shouted racial epithets at SU African American players '64, Maury Youmans '60, Yates, and Bemiller. "And as good John Brown and Art Baker '61. "It was an unfortunate and as those guys were, our second line was nearly as good." ugly thing, but guys like Maury Youmans immediately came SU eviscerated its next two opponents, Colgate (71-0) to their defense," Stark says. "We were like a family and I and Boston University (46-0), then traveled cross country think that made us even closer." to Los Angeles and trounced UCLA, 36-8, in a game that It's a bond that appears only to have grown stronger with convinced national pollsters Orange football was for real. the passage of time. After that game, one LA sportswriter voted SU No. 1 and No. 2 in The Associated Press's final Top 25 poll, reasoning Scott Pitoniak '77 is an award-winning sports columnist and that the '(use's second unit also was better than any other author of 10 books. You can read him at scottpitoniak.com.

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ORANGE CENTRAL WEEKEND, which combined Homecoming and Reunion activities, was a glorious celebration of our University and alumni. It provided an effective way to coordinate multiple events, allowing alums numerous Mel Rubenstein '57 (WSM) of Manlius, N.Y., opportunities to reconnect with the University: award recognitions, affinity published The Peacetime Draft During the Cold War: Its Impact on a Generation of Americans, a compilation of reunions, class reunions, building dedications, specific school events, and special stories from 19 individuals who served from 1953 to events like the lecture by Arents Award recipient and author Joyce Carol Oates 1964 as a result of the draft. '60, H'OO and the Ted Koppel '60/Frank Langella '59 interview. Our Orange Central co-hosts, MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer '96, Professor Marvin Druger, Irma Raker '59 CA&S) , a retired Court of Appeals judge, received the Maryland State Bar Foundation and Arents Award winner Don McPherson '87, were engaged throughout the 2009 Annual H. Vernon Eney Award for outstanding weekend, actively contributing to an experience that gets better every year. This leadership in working to improve government and the year the number of alums registering for the weekend tripled. administration of justice. We love to celebrate the accomplishments of our alums. Syracuse University Harrison V. Williams Jr. L'59 CLAW) of Fayetteville, excels in the pursuit of knowledge, but Chancellor Nancy Cantor reminds us that N.Y. , was named in the 2009 issue of New York Super this is not enough: We are preparing people to change the world. Our five Arents La wyers -Upstate Edition. Williams is an attorney Award recipients exemplify "Scholarship in Action" and reflect the diversity that at the Green & Seifter firm representing corporate, is SU (see page 54). The new Orange Circle Awards recognized the philanthropic bank, and individual clients in banking, real estate, insurance, and construction. activities of alumni and students, including the Class of 2009, which reintroduced the concept of a class gift. Gregg Doherty '55, longtime San Diego club member and Alumni Board member, received the Melvin Eggers Senior Alumni Award. This year's LetterWinners of Distinction dinner honored the 1959 national championship football team and featured Bob Costas '74 providing commentary Lewis Grossberger '62 (A&S/NEW) of New York throughout the evening. Speaking of sports, some of us found time to attend the City writes a blog on a range of topics at True/ Slant. dedication of Ernie Davis Hall and the Carmela K. Anthony Basketball Center. com (http:// trueslant. com/lewisgrossberger). Are you disappointed you could not attend Orange Central Weekend? Well, Bob Bond '64 (WSM) of Weaverville, N.C., returned there are still plenty of ways to connect with your alma mater: check out your from a Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs Farmer­ local club, connect with us on Facebook and Linked In, and look for regional to-Farmer volunteer assignment in Kenya , where Syracuse University events. Call the Office of Alumni Relations (800-782-5867) he assisted a small-scale farmer's sunflower seed­ if you need help connecting. and-oil business. Farmer-to-Farmer is part of the U.S. foreign aid program funded by the U.S. Agency You may not realize this, but I know where you live. You will soon receive a for International Development. Its goal is to improve letter from me about the University's Annual Giving Campaign. This may be the lives of small-scale and private farmers and followed by a call from a student. We are forced to make difficult charitable-giving agribusiness entrepreneurs worldwide. decisions in this economy, but what could be more important than education and your alma mater? Please be generous. Melinda Blau '65 CEDU) of Northampton, Mass., co-wrote Consequential Strangers: The Power of People Who Don't Seem to Matter... But Really Do (W.W. Norton & Co). The book focuses on the role of personal connections beyond family and friends, such as those we know casually and interact with in our activities. Consequential Strangers creates a portrait of a new social landscape-on and off the Internet-and its significant impact on business, larry Bashe '66, G'68 creativity, the work place, physical and mental health, and the strength of communities. President, Syracuse University Alumni Association

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IN THE FIRST PERSON

A JOURNEY OF HOPE AND RESTORATION

By Joan Southgate as told to Martha Southgate

Photos by Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)

JOAN SOUTHGATE '52 LIVES IN CLEVELAND, Ohio, where she is a social worker, organizer, and activist. In 2002, at age 73, she walked more than 500 miles from southern Ohio to southeastern Canada to honor the anonymous ONE OF THE QUESTIONS I AM ASKED MOST OF TEN IS, "HOW did you get the idea to heroes of the Underground do someth ing like this-didn't it seem crazy to people?" I guess it might have, but it never Railroad (UGRR) who, at great seemed crazy to me. M y walking started out as a simple effort to get hea lthier. I was past personal risk, helped fugitive 70 and it was time for me to be more conscientious about diet and exe rcise. I began wa lk­ slaves to freedom in the northern ing almost every day with my friend and neighbor Clara Moore. We usually just walked and United States and in Ca nada. tal ked and had a great time. One day Clara couldn't join me and I went out on my own. l was Sin ce then, the longtime activist wa lking alo ng with the inner monologue so many of us have: "Why is it so hard to get into has helped found Restore Cleveland the habit of exe rcise? W hy is this still so hard?" The n suddenly I was nea rly stopped in my Hope, a UGRR education center tracks by the realization that enslaved African Americans had wal ked hundreds and hun- that will be located in the last remaining house in Cleveland with any connection to the UGRR. We w anted to know how Southgate decided to make this journey, as well as a second one in May. She told her story to her daughter, novelist Martha Southgate.

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dreds of miles with no signposts, no guides, no maps. Only faith and each other-and whoever was willing to help them, black or white-to rely on . I started to think over and over, "What was it like and how can I praise them?" By the time I got home, I had decided to walk part of the UGRR route in Ohio. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR It wasn 't that simple of course-and yet, somehow, it was. local alumni club. Clubs participate in a variety of activities, including None of my four children or any of my friends discouraged community service projects, game-watching events, art exhibitions, net­ me or told me I was crazy. In fact, it wasn't long before we working opportunities, and new student recruiting. were having meetings and figuring out my training plan and truly organizing the logistics of the walk. And then on March For information on the club nearest you, visit: www.syr.edu/ atumnijwhereyoulivej ctubsjtistingjindex.html. 31 , 2002, I took off. There is no way to describe the countless miracles and blessings I received on this journey-the friends I made, the You can connect with the contact person listed for your area, extraordinary experiences I enjoyed, the degree to which I or for more information was able to share my message about the UGRR. Suffice it call the Office of Alumni Relations at to say, it was an experience I will never forget and will trea­ 1-800-782-5867. sure always. One of my favorite memories is of an older truck driver, a white man, who read about the walk in the morning paper. He pulled ahead of us and stopped and waited for us Patrick Morelli '66 CA&S) was on the road . He was especially excited that the message of commissioned to create a life-sized the walk would be shared with kids of all races, including his sculpture of 14th-century Muslim own granddaughter. He wanted to pray with us, so we took a scholar and historian Ibn Khaldun Donna E. Shalala G'70 (MAX), for display at Columbia University. moment to pray and rejoice at that moment in the journey­ president of the University of Miami, is a board member of the that's something I will always remember. Virginia Ward Tanzmann '68, American Philosophical Society. And the journey led me, ultimately, to the miracle of my G'69 (ARC) is a member of the current project, Restore Cleveland Hope, an organization Bond Oversight Committee for the Glenn A. Bateman '71 CA&S) of supported by a grassroots effort of a diverse group of peo­ Los Angeles Unified School District. Buffalo, N.Y., retired after 34 years An architect, she represents the ple. The project began not long after my walk, allowing me to as a physical education teacher at American Institute of Architects on Tonawanda High School. put my skills as a community organizer to work again, which the committee, bringing expertise was wonderful. Our goals were twofold: First: We were de­ in school facilities and cost control Caryl Andrea Oberman '71 (A&S) termined to save the Cozad-Bates house in the University and encouraging sustainable of Elkins Park, Pa ., was named a design. Circle section of Cleveland. We did this in 2006 when Uni­ 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and La w versity Hospital, which owned the house, donated it to Uni­ Tom Truxes G'68 (WSM) of and Politics magazine. Oberman versity Circle Inc., which is working with us on our dream. Westbrook, Conn ., received represents children and their This remarkable old home-the only pre-Civil War house recognition for his book, Defying parents in educational matters. Empire: Trading with the Enemy in still standing in Cleveland-had been left to sink into disre­ Colonial New York (Yale University Thomas William Baker '72 (A&S) pair, but it has a rich history, having been the family home of Press). The book was a runner-up of Atlanta, Ga ., joined the health a prominent abolitionist family, the Cozads. In fact, "Hope" for the 2009 Francis Parkman Prize, law group of Baker, Donelson, was the code name for the Cleveland area for those on the awarded annually by the Society of Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz. American Historians for the best UGRR. Once we saved the house, our second goal was to nonfiction book on an American David F. D'Aiessandro '72 (Utica raise money to fund the UGRR education and resource center theme. Truxes is a senior lecturer College) of Weston, Mass., was that will be located there. As part of this next step, we began in graduate studies in history at awarded an Ellis Island Medal an exciting new partnership with a local Montessori school Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. of Honor by the National Ethnic that will share the house with Restore Cleveland Hope. We Coalition of Organizations for his Don Bredes '69 (A&S) of Danville, work as chairman and CEO of John feel that having the middle schoolers onsite will offer many Vt., wrote The Errand Boy (Three Hancock Financial Services. new ways to connect these young people to history and to Rivers Press), the third in a series of develop intergenerational programming-and we're still de­ literary suspense novels. Kevin F. McMurray '72 (A&S) of veloping the ways in which we hope to work together. The Brewster, N.Y., wrote Desire Turned Doug Brode G'69 (A&S), an big job ahead of us now is raising the $2 million to $3 mil­ Deadly: The True Story of a Beautiful adjunct professor at the Newhouse Girl, Her Teenage Sweetheart, and lion that will be required. In May, to kick off this fund-raising School, wrote Shooting Stars of the Love that Ended in Murder (St. phase of the project, I took another walk. This time, with my the Small Screen: Encyclopedia of Martin's Press). friend Sally Tatnall, I walked 250 miles from St. Catherine's, TV Western Actors (University of Te xas Press). He is currently writing Ontario, back to Cleveland, staying at the homes of support­ Michael Beebe '73 (NEW) of Dream West, about theatrical Buffalo co-wrote with Maki Becker ers along the way. It was wonderful all over again-and we western films, and Yellow Rose of The Bike Path Killer (Kensington raised $30,000. That's the beginning-l'm eager to see the Te xas: The Myth of Emily Morgan. Books), the true story of an journey completed! accused serial rapist and murderer.

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GayleR. Berg '74 (EDU) was Welfare System (Brookes Publishing Robert P. Mitchell G'75 (NEW) of the Wesleyan faculty since 1989 appointed to Boston Unive rsity's Company), addressing healthy child Boston is the Fac ulty of Arts and and is the presi dent of the co ll ege's Board of Overseers. She is a development in the welfare system. Sciences assistant dea n for dive rsity faculty senate. member of the Dean's Advisory relations and co mmunications at Board at BU 's College of Health Max Ginsberg '75 (A&S/NEW) Harvard Unive rsity. Dawn Turco '75 (EDU), se nior vice and Rehabilitation Sciences exhibited 25 co ntemporary president of educational operations and the Center for Ps yc hiatric paintings in his Know Justice Know Robert Rupp G'75, G'83 (MAX), for the Hadley School for the Rehabilitation. Peace series at the Missing Peace professor of history and political Blind, won the 2009 Exce ll ence Art Space in Dayton, Ohio. science at West Virginia Wesleyan in Rehabilitation Award from the Sheryl Dicker L'75 (LAW) wrote College, was a finalist for West Illinois Chapter of the Association Reversing the Odds: Improving Virginia's 2008 Professor of the for Educa tion and Rehabilitation of Outcomes for Babies in the Child Year. Rupp ha s been a member of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

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"MULTITALENTED" DOES NOT QUITE DESCRIBE JOHN based group. But even Kellogg. Attorney, author, singer, and educator, he has while enjoying those integrated an eclectic array of interests and abilities into first tastes of show­ one very impressive career. Last spring, Kellogg, who serves business glory on stage, as assistant chair of the music business/ management he was thinking ahead department at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, was to other pursuits. "At elected president of the Music and Entertainment Industry that time, many artists, Educators Association (MEl EA) . He assumes leadership of especially black artists, the international organization at a crucial moment in the were not getting the history of commercial entertainment. "Our key challenge is kinds of contracts they to remain on top of the changes that are occurring across deserved," he says. "I the world in music distribution models and intellectual believed that if I had a property law," says Kellogg, the first African American law degree, I could serve to head the MEIEA. "While there are those who argue to musicians and artists abolish copyright altogether, artists and companies are well by representing struggling to maintain their rights, so it is possible for them them." Encouraged by to make a living." his father, an attorney, Kellogg returned to Cleveland in When Kellogg enrolled at SU in 1969, sports were more the late '70s and earned a J.D. degree from Case Western on his mind than music or copyright la w. The Cleveland Reserve University. Among his first clients were The native had watched Jim Brown '57 play for the Browns at O'Jays-known for such hits as "For the Love of Money" and Municipal Stadium and even attended the game at which "Backstabbers"-whom he represented for 25 years. He Ernie Davis '62 was introduced to the fans. "I was a high also represented R&B great Gerald Levert. school fullback and wanted to go to the same university as Kellogg entered a new phase of his career in 2002, those guys," Kellogg says. "When I didn't get an athletic joining the faculty of the University of Colorado at Denver, scholarship, I decided I'd go to Syracuse and make the and moving to his current position at Berklee in 2006. team. But back in those days, I found out, walk-ons were Take Care of Your Music Business, Kellogg's audio-and­ used as little more than blocking dummies. When I got print information resource, is widely circulated among that message, I turned my attention to music." Working lawyers and law students in the entertainment field, and with his roommate, Eddie Hines '73, Kellogg put together he is currently at work on a book about African American The Decade, a 10-piece all-male African American band. entertainment attorneys. Asked how he mustered the After some of the members graduated, the pair reached out confidence to successfully shift career paths several times, into the community. "We decided to open up our auditions Kellogg is quick to credit his father's influence. "My dad was to people from the Syracuse neighborhoods and found part of the civil rights movement and very proud of the fact some great talent," says Kellogg, a political science major that I had options as a result of the struggles he had been who earned a master's degree at the Newhouse School. through in the '60s," says Kellogg, who was inducted into "We brought in three new members, two of them female the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association singers, and called ourselves 'The New Decade.' We played Hall of Fame in 2005. "He told me, 'Once you've got a the Northeast 'chitlin' circuit,' appearing in clubs in Buffalo, college education, you can do anything you want. You can Rochester, and on Yonge Street in Toronto." perform on the radio or, if you don't like that, you can own a Kellogg later was a vocalist for Cameo, a New York City- radio station.' He was right." -David Marc

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ORANGE LEGACY

Steve '67 (left) and Laura Corsun enjoy the surf and sand of Huntington Beach, California, with Karen and Marc Kennedy '67.

''FRIENDS AT SYRACUSE, FRIENDS FOREVER"

AT HIS FIRST MIXER DURING FRESHMAN ORIENTATION IN 1963, MARC KENNEDY '67 spotted two coeds talking. He grabbed the nearest male classmate and asked, "Wanna go chat up those two girls?" Steve Corsun '67, who had never met Kennedy, said, " Sure!" The mixer ended, but the next day Kennedy and Corsun ran into each other because they lived on the same dorm floor. "Hey, weren't you at the mixer last night?" Corsun asked. A lifetime friendship was soon born. Kennedy became a reader for Corsun, who was "legally blind," and the pair frequently double-dated. Kennedy remembers a summer vacation when Corsun invited their dates to a Steve Corsun "yachting party." The girls showed up in dainty dresses, but the "yacht" turned out to be the Staten Island ferry. "It was hilarious," Kennedy says. "We were often too poor to buy cheese­ burgers at the Varsity, so we shared a pizza ." Kennedy went on to law school at the University of Michigan, and Corsun earned an M.B.A. degree at New York University, but they stayed in touch and partied together in the Big Apple as both started careers . In 1973, Kennedy wrote a simple contract to establish Corsun's fledgling business venture. Thirty years later, Corsun's business was challenged in court. The contract, drawn up as a favor, held up, and Corsun became the sole proprietor of the company he developed, Premier Brands of America, which today has more than 100 employees and distributes its foot-care, health, and beauty aid products nationwide. When Corsun got married, he eloped to Kennedy's hometown of New Paltz, New York. In Marc Kennedy turn, Corsun officiated at Kennedy's wedding ceremony in California, where one can become a "Marriage Commissioner-for-a-Day." Corsun wrote wedding vows, flew to California, was sworn in as a temporary public official, and presided over the casual, beachside ceremony. He did such a good job that a passing bicyclist stopped and asked if Corsun would officiate at his wedding in a few weeks. On Kennedy's anniversaries, Corsun always calls to extend best wishes, and then brags, "When I perform a marriage, it sticks." Today, the formerly penniless Syracuse students are enjoying the good life. Each owns two homes, drives luxury cars, has children in college (including Meryl L. Corsun '11 , a SUNY ESF student), and has traveled the world. In 2003, they took their wives to Bermuda to celebrate their "40-Year Anniversary of Meeting at Syracuse." They reminisced about the days they were too broke to go to Ike's for a midnight breakfast or had to buy beer instead of cocktails. But 40 years later, they raised wine glasses "To Syracuse," where their friendship and good fortune all began . And together they recently purchased a brick in the Orange Grove to sup- port their alma mater. "Friends at Syracuse, Friends Forever," it says. -Karen Kennedy

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David Wildnauer '76 (ARC) Bob Costantini '78 (NEW) is a Atlantic University in Boca Raton. com. He owns Mark Grimm of Walpole, Mass., develops correspondent with CNN Radio in Communications, an Albany, N.Y., educational content for the Green Washington, D.C. Pamela B. Henning '79 (NEW) is firm that provides public speaking Education Foundation, a nonprofit senior vice president of integrated t raining and media relations organization that promotes Jay Kramer '78 (WSM) of Laguna and emerging media at FOX Cable services. sustainable practices by children, Beach, Calif., is vice president of Entertainment Networks in New families, and communities. worldwide marketing at SEPATON, York City. She is the first woman to Richard Whittaker G'79 (MAX) a leader in data protection hold this position. was ordained as a priest in the Thomas Fensch G'77 (NEW) of solutions. Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Richmond, Va., published Essential Mark Grimm G'79 (NEW) and is a vicar at St. Barnabas Elements of Steinbeck (ASJA Press), Deborah Raines '78 (NUR) is published Everyone Can Be a Episcopal Church in Tooele, Utah. analyzing the career of author John director of the Scholarship of Dynamic Speaker: Yes, I Mean You!, a Steinbeck. Teaching program at Florida book available at www.markgrimm.

Kristen Krikorian '99 » STAYING ORANGE

KRISTEN KRIKORIAN KNOWS evening at Fe nway Park with head footbal l coach Syracuse pride lasts forever. Doug Marrone '91 and ESPN sportscaster and the Now in her third year as former voice of the Red Sox Se an McDonough president of Boston Orange, the '84. Alumni asked questions about the upcoming greater Boston area's Syracuse football season and a few lucky alumni even tried University alumni club, Krikorian on McDonough's 2004 World Series ring, given brings an energetic diligence to him by the Red Sox. In June, K rikoria n hosted to uniting, entertaining, and Boston Ora nge's third annual SUccess in the City fostering career improvement night, where more than 250 alumni spanning for loca l alumni. "I enjoy 57 class yea rs gathered to offer helpful ca ree r working with the clu b," says insights to recent graduates new to the area . "It Krikorian, a Whitman Sc hool of was our biggest event of the year," Krikorian says. Management graduate. "I love "It just goes to show what Syracuse is trying to do Syracuse. I bleed Orange, as and what the club is trying to do by helping grads they say." network and meet new people, and how alumni Krikorian updates nearly come together to help each other out." 1,200 Massachusetts Bay- In coming years, Krikori an hopes to welcome area alumni via e-mail, the club new members and integrate more community web site (bostono range.org), service into club events. Her favorite event is and an annual newsletter. She the New Student Se nd-Off in August, beca use organizes club events, including it welcomes incoming first-year students, helps bimonthly career networking them meet fellow classmates, and eases their gat herings with alu mni and anxiety about entering college. With this event '(use Thursdays, once-a-month and all the Boston Orange activit ies, the best part social networking at a local bar managed by a for Krikorian is seeing how much others enjoy and club member. Krikorian also arranges discounted appreciate her efforts. " It's great to get thee-mails group outings to Celtics and Bruins games and or have people tel l me as they leave, 'This was a collaborates with the Arts Council of Boston great event,' or 'Thank you, this rea lly helped me,"' (ACB), a group of SU alu mni engaged in the arts, she says. to increase alumni participation at the council's In addition to helping others, t he alumni club eve nts. has helped Krikorian meet people in Boston and Originally from New Jersey, Krikoria n moved to reconnect with old acquaintances. This fall, she Boston in 2004 to work as a compliance officer for returned to ca mpus for Orange Central Weekend State Street Bank, where she oversees regu latory to celebrate her 10-year class reunion w ith col lege compliance in the finance and global treasury friends-some of whom she met at her own departments. Interested in making friends and student send-off, 14 yea rs ago. "M y friends from exploring her n ew h ome, Krikori an got involved school are scattered al l over the country- from with the alumni club. When the former president Cal ifornia to Pennsylvan ia to New York and New stepped down, Krikorian took over, determined Jersey and everywhere in between," Krikorian to organize more events and increase alumni says. " I couldn't wait for us to all be back at SU turnout. In April, Krikorian and the ACB put on an together again." -Courtney Egelston

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NOW AND THEN

GOON SQUAD members are a welcomed sight for parents and family members who arrive on campus in vehicles loaded down with most everything their sons and daughters think they may need to get through their first semester at SU . The Goon Squad was established in 1944 by the Traditions Commission to greet first-year students and help them move into their residence halls. Below, Goon Squaders huddle in preparation for tackling another jam-packed vehicle during Syracuse Welcome '09. At right, a Goon Squad member, circa the '70s, talks with a new arrival.

named Virginia Sportscaster of Sandra Freund Coonley '81 (CHD) Rick Lyke '82 (NEW) served on the Year and Goren was named opened One Stop Kid Shop, a a panel at the Livestrong Global North Carolina Sportscaster of the children's store in Malvern, Pa. Cancer Summit in Dublin, Ireland, JoAnn Laing '80 (WSM) of Year. Goren just finished a 20-year Husband Charlie '80, G'83 (ESF) addressing the stigma that cancer Palisades Park, N.J. , wrote The career at WXII-TV in Winston­ is an account manager with Varian survivors face while battling the Janus Principle (Brick Tower Press), Salem, N.C. Black is the University Inc. Son Brian '09 (EDU/MAX) disease. A survivor of prostate ad vising company owners on selling of Richmond's assistant athletic was Class Marshal for the School of cancer, Lyke founded Pints for to small businesses. It is her third director for communications and Education and is attending graduate Prostates, a campaign that uses book. has been the play-by-play voice of school at The Peabody School at the universal language of beer to Spider football and basketball since Vanderbilt University in Nashville, encourage men to take charge of Bob Black '81 (NEW) and David 1983. During their college years, Tenn. their health. Goren '81 (NEW) were honored the two worked together at SU 's by the National Sportscasters WAER-FM. DesareFrazier'81 (NEW) Gerianne Wright Downs '83 and Sportswriters Association. In is executive director of (NEW) is assistant director of voting by their peers, Black was communications and marketing public relations and publications at MIN ACT, a leading provider of in the Office of Institutional career training and support services Advancement at SUNY Plattsburgh to government agencies and and editor of Plattsburgh Magazine. businesses in Jackson, Miss. She and husband Jack announce the birth of daughter Brigid Melissa, Dr. Joseph Alexander '20, G'21 (1898-1975), Anthony D'Angelo '82 (NEW/ who joins sisters Margaret Mary, 11, an All-America guard for the Orange in 1918 and 1919, A&S), G'97 (NEW) of Camillus, and Patricia Anne, 8. was the first player to sign with the newly formed New York N.Y., is director of operations for St. Giants football team in 1925. He served as player-coach during Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syd Jones '83 (A&S/NEW) of the 1926 season. He later built one of New York City's first Foundation. Denver is executive director of Big tuberculosis clinics. City Mountaineers, a nonprofit organization benefiting inner-city youth.

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1. Author Joyce Carol Oates '60, H'OO receives applause from an audience in Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3, after giving a lecture that included readings, commentary, and a question-and­ answer session.

2. Veteran newsman and commentator Ted Koppel '60 talks with award-winning actor Frank Langella '59 at Syracuse Stage.

3. Chancellor Nancy Cantor (left) and SU Alumni Association president Larry Bashe '66, G'68 (right) pose with the 2009 George Arents Award recipients: Frank A. Langella '59, excellence in the performing arts; Karen L. DeCrow L'72, excellence in advocacy of civil liberties and women's rights; Joyce Carol Oates '60, H'OO, excellence in letters; Samuel V. Goekjian '52, excellence in international business and law; and Donald G. McPherson '87, excellence in social activism.

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4. Orange football great and social activist Don McPherson '87 (left), MSNBC news anchor Contessa Brewer '96, and biology and science education professor emeritus Marvin Druger take a break from their duties as co-chairs of Orange Central.

5. Contessa Brewer '96 congratulates Jules R. Setnor, M.D., '32, G'35 as the recipient of an Orange Circle Award. The awards were presented to alumni and students for their outstanding volunteer service in support of others. II 6. Students enjoy the festivities at the Orange Circle Award Party.

7. Orange spirit prevails over rain at the 'Cuse Commotion Homecoming Parade. 5 REASONS TO KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFO UP TO DATE: Continued on the next page 1. Receive invitations to alumni get-togethers ...... _....n.

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8. The Orange Circle Award Party lights up Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center.

9. Marion Summers, aunt of SU football legend Ernie Davis '62, makes the ceremonial football hand-off to ldriss Njike '09, the first resident director of Ernie Davis Hall, as other members of the Davis family look on during the dedication of the hall in honor of the Heisman Trophy winner.

10. Bob Costas '74 (center), host of the WAER Reunion Brunch, joins a group of his former WAER radio colleagues and classmates at the station.

11. Members of the golden anniversary-celebrating Class of '59 gather on the steps of Hendricks Chapel for a reunion photo.

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Building on an Education

WINSTON C. FISHER IS AMONG THE MOST ACTIVE OF THE YOUNG ALUMNI who are shaping the future of Syracuse University. A partner in Fi sher Brothers, a family-owned real estate firm whose portfolio includes millions of square feet of prime midtown Manhattan office space, hotels in 11 U.S. states and Mexico, and an expansion of Washington, D.C.'s Union Station complex, Fisher was elected to the SU Board of Trustees last year and serves on the academic affairs and facilities com­ mittees. He has been a member of the College of Arts and Sciences Board of Visitors since 2003. "Syracuse is an exciting place, with an atmosphere full of energy that encourages alumni to be active participants in the life of the University," he says. A strong believer in both the utility and personal benefits of a we ll-rounded educa­ tion, Fisher funds and actively participates in an annual five-day spring break experi­ ence for undergraduates, based at his company's Park Avenue offices. The Winston Fisher Seminar is designed to demonstrate to students how the skills they acquire in pursuit of a liberal arts degree prepare them for successful careers in the business world . "My father advised me to choose a major that excites me," says Fisher, whose choice was philosophy. "He told me that a college education is a chance to learn to think critically and to articulate passions, and that those abilities wi ll be helpful in any profession you choose." Fisher's early work experiences, at Chase Securities and WINSTON C. FISHER '96 )) Heller Financial, bore out his father's advice. "I had learned to reason and I was able to make clear, concise arguments," he says. "Those abilities have been more benefi­ cial to me than number-crunching." As partner in one of the nation's leading real estate firms, Fisher is charged with primary responsibilities in finance, acquisitions, and new development opportuni­ ties. Nonetheless, he manages to give his time, energy, and abilities to serving the needs of the University and other philanthropic, cultural, and community-minded organizations. A member of the board of the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, he chairs the Intrepid Relief Fund and is executive vice chair of the Fisher House Foundation, which has donated one or more "Fisher Houses" to major military medi­ cal centers across the country to ensure that veterans and active personnel can ha ve loved ones nearby during their times of greatest need. "You ha ve to contribute back," he says. "That's something I learned growing up and something I personally believe. To be a citizen, you need to do more than just business." -David Marc

Craig E. Colton G'84 (MAX) wrote Randall Luther '85 (ARC) is Perilous Place, Powerful Storms: principal of the architectural firm Hurricane Protection in Coastal Tai Soo Kim Partners in Hartford, Louisiana (Uni versity Press of Conn. Mississippi) about the causes and consequences of flawed protection Joseph D'Agnese '86 (NEW/A&S) levees after Hurricane Katrina. and his wife Denise Kiernan wrote Signing Their Lives Away: Dana Klein '85 (N EW) is honorary The Fame and Misfortune of the consulate general for the Republic of Men Who Signed the Declaration Macedonia with a mission to create of Indepen dence (Quirk Books). business, educationa l, and cultural They are now traveling through (MAX), exchanges and al liances. Klein is the original13 colonies in search of creating inventive tables and chairs Diana Dwyre G'88, G'94 the owner of DKMC Inc., a public historic si tes associated with the for dining areas in restaurant s, political science professor in the relations firm in Hollywood, Fl a. signers for a documentary film. hotels, universities, and airports. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences at California State Vincent Legg '85 (VPA) is the Craig Giangiulio '87 (NEW) Frank F. Britt '88 CWSM) is University, Chico, was named 2009-10 Fulbright Distinguished chief financial officer of the Dentsu is executive director of the president an d CEO of M/C Chair in American Political Science America advertising agency in New Pennsylvania Association for Justice Communications in Boston, a at Australia National University York City. He is responsible for in Philadelphia. leading global provider of medical in Canberra, where she will be in business and financial operations education event management residence during spring 2010. and implementing the age ncy's Greg Rapp '87 (VPA) of Chapel Hill, solutions for health care professionals. business strategy. N.C., is founder of The Furniturelab,

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Shaun H. McGraw '89, G'97 (LCS) Jacqueline Davidson Kopito '90 ePromos.com is an eight-time winner Michael DiGiovacchino G'91 of Liverpool, N.Y. , was honored by (A&S) of Short Hills, N.J ., co-wrote of the Best Promotional Products (WSM) of Ambler, Pa ., is eastern Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems with her twin sister, Amy Davidson Web Site award. Robbins resides in region sales director at Ariba and Sensors at its Evening of Stars Lombardo, "College Separation," Bedford, N.Y., with his wife, Jennifer, Inc., a leading provider of spend banquet recognizing top performers a short story published in Chicken and two daughters. management solutions. for 2008. Soup for the Soul: Twins and More (Chicken Soup for the Soul Lauret Edith Savoy G'90 (A&S), Joseph Feese '91 (NEW) launched Publishing) a geology professor at Mount Heyday PR, a full-service public Holyoke College in South Hadley, relations firm in Seattle. Donna M. Marr '90 (WSM) is a Mass., wrote "Pieces toward a Just partner in the audit department of Whole," an essay published in the Heather Somaini '91 (NEW) and Gregory Karp '90 (NEW/WSM) DiCicco, Gulman & Company in Spring 2009 issue of The Georgia partner, Tere Throenle, announce of Morrisville, Pa ., wrote The Boston. Review, which focused on culture the birth of twins: son, Libera 1-2-3 Money Plan: The Three Most and the environment. Colombo, and daughter, Isabella Important Steps to Saving and Jason Robbins '90 (WSM), Lara. Somaini is chief of staff at Spending Smart (FT Press), based CEO and founder of ePromos Yong-Ho Suh G'90 (WSM) is dean Lionsgate entertainment studio in on his national newspaper column, Promotional Products Inc., a logo of the School of Management of Santa Montica, Calif. Spending Smart. merchandise provider, was featured Kyung Hee University in Seoul, on the cover of the March 2009 South Korea. edition of The Counselor Magazine.

Jessica Sotelo G'02 » Partnering for Prosperity

AFTER GRADUATION, JESSICA SOTELO RETURNED HOME TO IDAHO "ON A WING and a prayer," hoping for a job in state government, when a remarkable opportunity­ one she never saw coming-fell into her hands. A community group in Eastern Idaho had received a competitive grant from the Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) to create a 10-year strategic plan for reducing poverty. The group needed an executive director, and Sotelo, who holds an M.P.A. degree from the Maxwell School, landed the position. "But how do you go about reducing poverty?" Sotelo asks. "It was like eating an elephant." With the NWAF planning grant, Sotelo created Partners for Prosperity (P4P), a now multimillion-dollar nonprofit organization that helps communities combat poverty. Taking a grassroots approach, Sotelo included those traditionally left out of the decision-making process, gathering data and input from 2,500 community members. This allowed P4P to identify local assets, and design and implement community efforts to expand access to economic opportunity. "It was a huge challenge," she says. "The day I was hired I was told in two weeks' time I would be meeting a steering committee of 30 people with high expectations. They gave me a borrowed laptop and told me to go for it. It was an amazing experience." Sotelo is used to things not going according to plan. As an undergraduate at Idaho State University, she never dreamed she would travel cross-country to attend Maxwell's prestigious M .P.A . program. That changed her senior year when she was awarded a Truman Scholarship, given to students interested in crafting policies and pursuing careers in public service. She threw her belongings in a car and, along with her 11-year-old son Edward, headed east. "The whole time, I had myself thinking I was the brave one, going to a new school where I didn't know anybody," she says. "I was bringing my son and we were going to start a new life. It took seeing Edward off on his first day of school for me to realize he was the brave one." Today Sotelo and Edward live in Blackfoot, Idaho, where P4P now serves 330,000 people in 16 surrounding counties. "There are times in your life when you must get into high production mode," she says. "That's what Maxwell prepared me for, so that I could be at my best when a lot is hanging on the line." Since its inception, P4P has worked with 200 organizations and leveraged $50 million to implement its poverty-reduction plan, which focuses on education, personal empowerment, and wealth-creation opportunities. For one initiative, P4P, along with its partners, has raised $30 million to establish the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center (ESTEC). The only such program in the nation, ESTEC partners with Idaho State University and the Idaho National Laboratory to provide education and training in engineering and energy systems. "We've carved out this unique niche for ourselves," Sotelo says. "Ultimately, we take the approach of making stone soup. Everyone has to come to the table with an ingredient to get the job done. When we do that, and work together, we're a catalyst of change." -Hanna Dubansky

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Robert E. Leach '92 (WSM) was Portrait (Arcadia Publishing), a book Laurie Hackett '96 (VPA) married featured in the 11th edition of depicting the town's rich history. Rino Maddalena. They reside in Who's Who in Black Atlanta, an Rockville, Md. annual publication showcasing the Peter Delano '95, G'97 (LCS) Corrinne L. Altman '00 (CHD), region 's business leaders. Leach and Keith Wetherby '97 (A&S) Ken Smith G'96 (VPA), a graphic G'02 (MAX) married William A. is an accomplished author and co-founded Warrior Roots (www. design professor at Radford Moore Ill. They reside in Medford, the president of RELM Group, an warriorroots.com), a genetic testing University in Virginia, is a historical Mass. advertising and marketing firm. company in Kensington, Md., that artist whose oil painting, Air Station offers insights into clients' ancestry Savannah, was chosen by the United Mary Beth Cryan '00 (VPA) Christopher Meek '92 (A&S/ and athletic potential. States Coast Guard for inclusion received a Louie Award for her MAX), a trader for Goldman, Sachs in its permanent collection. Smith "Urban New Year" greeting card & Co., organized a loan modification Paul J. Greene G'95 (NEW) is is a participant in the Coast Guard produced by the Museum of and foreclosure counseling event an associate at the Preti Flaherty Art Program, which uses visual Modern Art in New York City. The in Stamford, Conn., helping 36 firm in Portland, Maine. Greene arts to communicate the history Louie Award is the top honor for homeowners save their houses is a member of business law and and lifestyle of this branch of the publishing and creative excellence from foreclosure. bankruptcy law practice groups, military service. The collection in the greeting card industry. counseling companies and includes more than 1,800 works Traci Stein '92 (A&S/NEW) individuals. and is shown at galleries, museums, Lisa Kim DeBonville '00 (NEW) earned a Ph.D. degree in clinical Coast Guard bases, and other U.S. and husband Christian '00 (NEW) psychology from Teachers College, Cheryl Hoffman '95 (CHD) earned government locations in the United of Astoria, N.Y., announce the birth Co lumbia University. She began a Ph.D. degree in community States and abroad. Visit www. of a daughter, Sophie Kim. a postdoctoral fellowship in pain research and action from Vanderbilt kensmithhistoricalart.com. psychology in the Department University and is a researcher Darlene Burgos Grande '00 of Anesthesiology at Columbia and program evaluator in the field Doug Tribou '96 (NEW) is a (VPA) is a music/choral director at University Medical Center this of adolescent mental health in producer and reporter for National Frangus Elementary in Orlando, Fla . summer. Nashville, Tenn. Public Radio's sports show, Only The school's 5th-grade jazz chorus a Game. He and his wife, Hilary performed the National Anthem Peter Tryba '92 (A&S) married Gregory Komarow '95 CA&S) and McQuilkin, live outside of Boston. for a sold-out crowd at an Orlando Rachel Natola. They reside in wife Jennifer announce the birth Magic game in April 2009. Newton, Mass. of daughter Anastasia Jennifer. Janelle White Wolfe '96 (NEW) They reside in Dubai, United Arab and husband Robert '94 (ESF) of Courtney Harris Heath '00 (A&S) Christopher P. Cirmo G'93 (LCS) Emirates. Lancaster, Pa., announce the birth of and husband Robert '00 (VPA) is dean of the College of Letters daughter Sloane Madeline. own Seed Stitch Fine Yarn, a and Science at the University of Shinichi Okamoto G'95 (MAX) retai l outlet focused on knitting, Wisconsin-Stevens Point. of Yokohama, Japan, participated Helen Dewey G'97, G'08 (MAX) is crochet, and other fiber arts (www. in the U.S. Department of State director of operations and business seedstitchfineyarn.com). They live in Stacie B. Collier '93 (A&S) of International Visitor Leadership development at Hezel Associates Salem, Mass. with their 2-year-old Cranston, R.I., was selected for Program (IVLP), contributing to in Syracuse. She is responsible for daughter Mazie May Heath. inclusion in the 2009 Chambers a research project on information operational oversight and continued USA: America's Leading Lawyers in disclosure. IVLP brings about 5,000 growth of new business for the Sarah Panzarella '00 (VPA) Business. foreign nationals from around the company, which provides research, opened Imagine That, a fine arts world to the United States to confer evaluation, and strategic services to and crafts gallery in Skaneateles, Kent Fischer '93 (NEW) is vice with their professional counterparts national and international clients in N.Y., featuring the work of 30 local, president of GMMB consulting firm and experience America firsthand. education, technology, publishing, regional, and national artists in in Seattle, specializing in media and business. art glass, ceramics, woodworking, strategy. Roger Bailey L'96 (LAW) of fabric design, painting, and Ringgold, Ga., was selected for Farhana Huq Garman '98 (VPA) printmaking. Ari Markenson '93 (A&S) is deputy inclusion in the 2009 Chambers and Bradford Garman '02 (VPA) general counsel at Cypress Health USA: America's Leading Lawyers in announce the birth of a son, Nathan Jennie Traill Schaeffer '00 (VPA) Care Management in White Plains, Business. Edward. The family resides in participated in "Main Street N.Y., and is chair-elect of the health Braintree, Mass. Women of Spring Street," an law section of the New York State Karin Sloan Delaney L'96 (LAW) evening runway show and fund­ Bar Association. of Baldwinsville, N.Y. , is a partner Micah Gelman '98 (NEW) raiser for Main Street Newton in the law firm of Hancock and is executive producer at The Inc. in Newton, N.J. She owns Elizabeth August L'94 (LAW), Estabrook. Associated Press in Washington, Traillworks, a studio and art gallery a legal writing professor at the D.C. Gelman oversees all domestic on Spring Street. SU College of Law, and husband Seth Everett '96 (NEW) is an video production for both online Thomas B. Mafrici L'91 CLAW) of on -air host for Sirius/XM Satellite and global broadcast. Jonathan M . Taylor '00 (ARC) Cicero, N.Y., wrote Cicero: A Radio and 1050 ESPN Radio New is a registered architect in the York. Jill Perno Hallihan '98 (A&S) and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Sean Hallihan of Hamden, Conn., announce the birth of a son, Tyler Sahar Alnouri '01 (NEW/A&S) met Thomas, who joins brother Brady. with Vice President Joe Biden L'68 Jill is a practicing attorney at the to discuss reconciliation in Iraq. Law Offices of Brian J. Farrell Jr. Alnouri serves as program manager to Mercy Corps, coordinating Ebonee Lewis '99 (A&S) was efforts to bring peace and stability reappointed a member of the to the country. Diversity Committee of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

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Stone, Carol Work Russell, Harry J. Sentiff, Jeannette Wyckoff George H. Teepell, Philip C. Vogel Jesaitis Valder, Ross W. Westover Stalker, Lois Kaiser Stierhout, Harriett Fisher Wenger 1939 Doris Diesem Barter, Eleanor 1950 Hayden B. Aldrich, Harry W. Brigham, 1960 Frances V. Ahalt, Clare H. Aubol, Ruth Dewaters Button, Ottilie Marquard Floyd, Ruth Harold W. Canfield, James E. Carroll, Robert B. Schor Bilgor, Emily L. Bradshaw, James M. Maxwell Kurr, Joan Hensel Mosby, Louise James Clemens, Robert M. Demperio, Edward J. Dyroff, Capen, Ernest E. DeConti, George W. Grant, Rockwell, Edgar B. Roesch, Ruth Kaufmann Gordon J. Ham mod, Dean E. Harding, Brian David G. Griffiths, Janie Goodwin Harrison, Trahan J. Hartson, Eugene P. Harvey, Richard Haupt, Robert C. Ledoux, John W. Powers, Rachelle Alexander J. Hersha, Barbara Sinquefield Izard, Baum Schechtman, Richard E. Williams, Robert 1940 John W. Crego, Doris Drought Golden, Lois Mandell Knobler, Norman Lazaroff, Robert 0. Woodard 1961 George H. Brooks, Ruth Ellen Norton Kendrick, Aziel LaFave, John C. Lederfeind, Daniel A. Lewis, Vivian Cook Cheves, Margaret Herbert Connors, Terrence Maskal, Marian Hayes Miller, Eileen Hackett Lohmann, Paul C. Marsh, William G. Menner, P. Curley, Margaret Kelley Dispenza, Sandra Morris, Helen Zaslona Pessolano, Herbert J. Jack A. Modne, Harry E. Nussbaum, Linnie R. Fee, Elma Barbour Gilmartin, Barbara Bickel Widger 1941 Paul R. Anderson, Julia M.S. Hayden O'Donnell, Stuart R. Sanderson, Walter Nolan, Walter P. O'Connor, Robert Smith, Heller, Helen Bramer Lauback, Mildred Nohle D. Schneir, Frank G. Smathers, William M. Timm, James E. Sperry, Frank N. Zirilli 1962 Carole Matuszak, William McDowell Jr., Antoinette Sidney Wallace, James S. Webb, Burdette L. Lindemann Bigler, Alice Whitney Carter, Peter Yengo McNamara, Carolyn Hartburg Nixon, Wilson, Andrew J. Zaia 1951 William T. Balton, Fagg, Patricia Spindler Gustafson, William Virginia Strauss Reynolds 1942 Eunice Gesecus William L. Block, Harold Burlington, Robert Halliwell, Sally Jeffrey McDonald, Elizabeth Grossi, Newton F. Heisley, James R. McFarlane N. Caruso, Constance St. Onge Costello, John Walsh Michaud, Harry W. Michel, Patricia Slate 1943 Walter B. Aldrich, Jeanne Yates Bear, W. Dwyer, John F.P. Etherington, Philip C. Fox, Quinn, Raymond S. Sant, Robert C. Schneider, Mary-Jane Sapce Bleau, Thelma Protzeller Theodore C. Garabedian, Albert F. Goodwin, Richard W. Smith, Elizabeth Bufford Wilcox, Brubaker, Howard S. Fraser Jr., William F. Harter, Alfred R. Graham, Donald S. Greif, Edward H. Hayes G. Yorks 1963 Horace A. Corley, William Mary Allen Ludlam, Wendell H. Miller, Charles Halvorsen, Francis E. Haughian, Kenneth B. A. Dickson, Kristin Krum Marshall, Theodore S. Morel, Barbara Gould Newton, Arthur W. Heller, Lawrence M. Holloway II, Edward A. Ellis Rose, Carl D. Snyder 1964 Arthur P. Cryan Sisko, Barbara Klock Skvarch 1944 Russell E. Kawryga, Dwight D. Killam, Elizabeth Fyffe Jr., James R. Hamilton, Barbara R. Smyth, David Anderson, Stanley G. Barnes, Mary Howells Larkin, Ward D. Locke, Robert C. Mallon, Charles F. Twomey 1965 Thomas E. Behuniak, David Clark, Patricia Eagan Conan, William P. Conklin, McGeary, Raymond Mullin, Jane C. Nellissen, M. Camarda, Robert H. Chrisco, Patricia Healy Mary Hoste Henry, Richard L. Hudson, Nils 0. Walter R. Olszewski, Byron E. Schaller, Dorothy Decker, Robert D. Feinman, Brian W. Galusha, lsachsen, Murray P. Lucas, Robert H. Steele, Herman Seymour, William H. Shine, Marguerite Daniel H. Henning, Linda Smith Ryan 1966 Paul J. Traub, Jane A. Urquhart 1945 Caroline H. Slocum, Lawrence P. Sweeney, Dana L. Joan Bleuer Blomberg, John D. Burrill, Philip G. Walder Bate, Betsy White Cohen, Barbara Jores West, David A. Wright 1952 Carl D. Boland Jr., Cook Jr., Patricia Hassett, Richard G. 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Michael de Bear '01 (NEW/A&S) Kime H. Smith L'03 (LAW) joined earned a master's degree in the Archer Norris Law Corporation classroom instruction from Ashland in Walnut Creek, Calif. University. He is a high school social studies teacher, as well as a Christa Solfanelli '03 (A&S) Sullivan Coffey, Jeanne M. Degange, Paulyne water polo and swimming coach, in married Jerry DeSiderata '02 Denson Denmark, Daniel T. Guerin Ill, Gerald Dublin, Ohio. (A&S). They reside in Philadelphia, S. Lysik, Michael J. Melburn, Clinton R. Owens, where she is a construction John N. Salvetti, Donald L. Westfall Alison Jernigan '01 (NUR) married litigation lawyer at Marks, O'Neill, Dwayne Murray '97 (A&S), who O'Brien and Courtney, and he is a earned an M.B.A. degree from the construction litigation lawyer at 1970 John F. Daly Jr., Francis Birt Evans, Earl University of Phoenix in 2008. They Mitts Milavec. W. Fraser, Jay L. Joseph, Robert B. Rasmussen, reside in Laurel, Md. Betty Hyland Rivoire, Kipp J. Sebo, Helene F. Robert Beadle G'04 (NEW), Shrier, Bernard A. Yanchuk 1971 Judith Cantor, Jaime Winne Alvarez '02 (NEW) president of Northeast Public T. Michael Daggett, Richard D. Drummond, and husband Christopher Joseph Re lations Inc. (NEPR), was named Blanche Law Ireland, Andrew Kuchinsky, Ray Alvarez '99 (A&S), G'01 (A&S/ 2009 Young Entrepreneur of L. LeFlore, Leo J. Mil us, Peter C. Pierce, Janice EDU) announce the birth of their the Year for Rhode Island and Levy Rothenberg, Joan Ann Suedmeyer, Donald son, Cooper Luis. They reside all of New England by the U.S. J. Toomey 1972 Neil T. Buske, Richard F. Dunn, in Syracuse, where she is news Sma ll Business Administration. David G. Sepinski, James F. Spencer 1973 T. manager in the Office of News He is a regular speaker for the Jane Haught Allan, Ellsworth A. Berget, John J. Services at SU and he is a math R.I. Econom ic Development Hahn, Jo Premo Lombard, Anthony F. Ruggeri, teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius Corporation and offers public Robert M. Sherwood, Loretta M. Smith 1974 High School. re lations information to the Kathryn Nealy Blackmon, Eleanor J. Bojanek, community through personal James C. Chanatry, Donald F. Holmes, Roberto Dave Levinthal '02 (NEW/MAX) appearances. N. Mendez, Leni N. Muscarella, Pamela G. is communications director at Walker 1975 M. Michael Unflat 1976 Franklin the Center for Responsive Politics Alexandre Chapeaux '04 (LCS) H. Hyde, Robert C. Thompson 1977 Mary in Washington, D.C., serving as earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees Weston Bednarski, John P. Fern bach, Synnova the independent, nonpartisan in chemical engineering from the Hagen Gooding, James A. Kapp Jr., Mary L. organization's editor and University of Notre Dame. He is a Marinelli, Joyce E. Rowand, Jody Smith Swatling spokesman. biofuels research engineer with the 1978 Stephen P. Bashinelli, James F. Myrick Nationa l Renewable Laboratory in 1979 Ronald P. Cullinan, Lynda C. White Christine Scharf '02 (A&S) Golden, Co lo. married David Holmes. They reside 1980 Daniel E. Barrett, Kathleen S. Parker, in New York City. Tatiana Nikitas '04 (A&S) earned Michael L. Parker 1981 Judith Sereno Zak 1982 a doctor of veterinary medicine JohnS. Frichtel, Robert D. Greenberg, Gladys degree at Atlantic Veterinary Davis Leiter 1983 Kimberly Colomb Ball, David Adam Ritchie '03 (NEW) and his independent brand College in Charlottetown, Prince M. Halpern, Richard M. Stevens 1984 John H. communications agency, Adam Edward Island, Canada. Burns, Susan C. Fasulo 1985 Philip M. Ryan 1986 Samuel Goldsman, Martha Grant Jenks Ritchie Brand Direction, worked with 1988 Mitchell D. Bernstein 1989 Joseph F. Pearl Jam 's Stone Gossard Victoria Perez '04 (A&S) married to support Timberland's national (WSM). They Kuban Jr., Andrea Gundrum Whitelaw Nicholas Shires '04 eco tour. The tour featured urban reside in Liverpool, N.Y. She is a greening events in major markets market manager with Duvel USA, 1990 Deborah A. Schapiro 1991 Brian S. Young and concerts by Gossard. and he is a senior accountant with 1992 Rosalind Bertschi McCullough 1993 Dannible and McKee in Syracuse. Karen E. Gegner 1994 Antonio E. Owens 1995 Theodore C. Haigler, Allen T. Williams 1997 Erik T. Holbrook

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lan Weston '04 (A&S) earned a Roslyn Esperon '08 (A&S) was master's degree in globa l health policy curator of Michael Barletta: Visual and publi c health from George Mason Soundtrack, an exhibition by a Syracuse University and is senior director of artist at the Kimmel Windows Gallery government affairs and policy for at New York University. Jeffrey J. Kimbell and Associates, a life sciences and health policy lobbying Adam Novak '08 (N EW) received the firm in Washington, D.C. 2009 Bronze Bell Award from the New England Publicity Club for his work in EvanS. Morris 'OS (NEW/A&S/MAX) public re lations. Novak works for Pan Think a lasting gift to SU Is beyond married Jillian Laud in. They reside in Communications, a public re lations Arlington, Va., where he works in the firm specializing in technology, your reach? Here's the real deal about government relations department for consumer, and professional services. bequests, annuities, and other forms Harris Corporation, specia lizing in of planned giving. communication law. Andrew Friedman '09 (N EW) is a music management assistant at Peter Lerner G'06 (WSM) of Ithaca, Monotone Inc. in Los Angeles. > Gift planning ._'t Just for those N.Y., wrote Microstructure and Noise in over 80. In fact, 43 percent of Financial Markets (VDM-Verlag). bequests and 35 percent of trusts are created by people 55 and younger. Geoffrey Marsh '07 (NEW) is a web services associate at Massachusetts Co ll ege of Pharmacy and Hea lth > Planned gifts can be elmple. Science in Boston. Deferred giving options like annuities and bequests aren't complex, and they Epaphras C. (EC) Osondu L'07 can make a big Impact while protecting (LAW), Engli sh professor at Providence (Rhode Island) Co ll ege, your family's future. was awarded the 2009 Ca ine Prize for African Writing for his story, "Waiting," > Most donors .. IIIOtlvated by detailing the harsh realities of living in altruism, not tax SIIYings. Most a refugee camp. people give to make a difference. Tax savings are an added bonus.

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Christina Dove '10 ts at the tOll of her game. This standout student­ athlete led the 2009 SU WOmen's Lacrosse Team with 59 goals, was named BIIC East c.Midll_, of the Year, and was a unanimous selection to the A~ Flfst Team-all while malntalnln& a 3.8 G.P.A.I ""\SE Advancing exce~_,en Ute ft4tkt and In the classroom (" .\.J 1s at the heart of v.e endowed scholarship fund ~V created by Claire: :lt'*lala'* The fimd gives a shot at success to C~JIId the ~tat pneratlon of .'\ ""~~ SU ~~_,porting a student- !"""'¥ athleftt from any on&' '* Stl't 18 varsity teams. Next year, tennis an¥'01M!t? ""'~;>!',• r~··'~"''"''"'' >

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PASSINGS RICHARD M. MERKIN '60, the cel­ musicians, and sports heroes. His illustra­ ebrated painter, illustrator, an d writer who tions appea red in The New Yorker, Van ity was also recognized for a flamboya nt sar­ Fa ir, and Harper's, and he exhibited at the torial sensibility, died September 5, 2009, Smithsonian, the Whitney, and the M u­ at his home in Croton-on-H udson, New seum of M odern Art. A self-conscious York. A g raduate of the Coll ege of Visual "dandy," the mustachioed Brooklyn-born and Performing Arts, he earned master's M erkin often appea red at public gather­ degrees from Michigan State University ings in a double-breasted suit and bowler and t he Rh ode Island School of D esign, hat, walking stick in hand. He wrote the where he joined the faculty and taught for column "M erkin on Style" for Gentleman's 42 years. Comedian Martin M ull and two Quarterly magazine, and achieved a place members of Talking Heads took courses in t he pop culture pantheon when his with him. A representational painter image was included on the cover of The with modernist insistences rooted in t he Beat les' 1967 album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely 1920s and '30s, M erkin used b right col­ Hearts Club Band (top row, right of Fred ors to create ca rtoon-like portraits and Astaire). " Inventing yo urself is a very na rratives, often concerning movie stars, American thing to do," he said.

WILLIAM SAFIRE '51, H'78, whose sa id. The University presented Safire with co lumns on politics and language usage an honorary doctor of humane letters de­ appeared in The New York Times for more gree in 1978 and an A rents Award in 1997. than three decades, died on September An endowed chair in modern letters in the 27, 20 09, in a M aryland hospice. A New Co llege of Art s and Sciences was estab­ York City native, Safire came to Syra­ lished in his name by a group of alumni, cuse University on scholarship and wrote friends, and other supporters in 1988. for The Daily Orange and student literary A life long Republican who described publications. A lthough an opportunity to his politica l philosophy a s "libertarian work as a re porter for The New Yo rk Herald conservative, " Safi re was a ctive in the Tribune preempted his g raduation, Safi re election ca mpaigns of President Dwight was an energetic supporter of the Uni­ D. Eisen hower during the '50s and versity, serving on the Board of Trustees; worked a s a newspaper, rad io, and tele­ the College of Arts and Sciences Board of vision reporter. A job as a publicist for a Carter administration. A pundit who glad ­ Visitors; and the Washington, D.C., Advi­ home-building c ompany brought Safire ly accepted t hat term, Sa fire frequent ly sory Board. A m ember of Libra ry Associ­ to a Moscow trade fa ir in 1959, where appeared on N BC's Meet the Press. His ates, he directed much of his generosity he e ngineered the famous "kitchen de­ Sunday New York Times M agazine co lumn, to the SU Library, donat ing thousands of bate" between then vice president Nixon "On Language," spot lighting the tortures books and personal papers, including W a­ and Soviet p remier Nikita Khrushchev. of American English in public rh etoric, tergate-era documents from his yea rs as Satire's photograph of the two leaders ar­ won him admire rs among ideologica l op­ a speechwriter f or President R ichard M . guing t he comparat ive merits of ca pital­ ponents and expanded t he circle of h is Nixon. As c hair of t he Dana Foundat ion, ism and communism amid t he glea ming readers far beyond compulsive polit icos. he secured fu nds for the design and devel­ domest ic appliances becam e a Cold War Safire was the author of a dozen nonfiction opment of the Saf ire Seminar Room in Bi rd icon. The eve nt secured Satire's re lation­ books, novels, and coll ect ions. Before the Library. He delivered two Commence­ ship w ith Nixon, who brought him to the Fa ll (1975) i s considered as a particulary ment addresses, facilitated a symposium White House staff in 1968. valuable inside picture of t he Nixon W hite panel discussion on genocide as part of Joining The New Yo rk Times in 1 973, House during the unfolding of the Water­ Chancellor Nancy Cantor's inaugurat ion Safire distinguished himself as a conser­ gate sca nda l. In 20 06, President George activities, and m oderated the "Speaking vative virtuoso in a choru s of li beral voic­ W . Bush honored Safire wit h a Presiden­ of Science" seri es, co-sponsored by t he es. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for tial Medal of Freedom, ca lling him "a voice foundation and t he College of Arts a nd dist inguished commentary in 1978 for an of independence and principle .. .often Sciences. "Whatever Syracuse asks me to expose of b ank mismanagement by Bert skeptical about our government but never do, I do with great p assion and pride, " he Lance, who was forced to resign from t he cynical about our cou nt ry."

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