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;1111111111 VOL. 68, NO. 2 SPRING 1985 -----------------1uPu1----------------Indiana University-Purdue University at lnd1anapol1s ally A. Mu 11 r onni . I owell Honors Program Held Jo ph M. R id The School of Physical Education I The Faculty Award M lany A. Venditti hosted their annual Honor Award Teresa Marie Scanlon Thoma E. Warrin<'r program on April 18 in the School Carl B. Sputh Awards Fall 1984 at 902 West New York Street. Jim Nancy Doyle Arvin, alumni board member, Patricia Hood Full-time E. Deaton delivered greetings for the IU Sally Mueller Kar n J amf' M. Harlow School of Physical Education Tammy Sue Pereira ha l E. Hunker Alumni Association. Following is Tere a Pressly Mi of honored students and the Laura B. Mahn the list R.R. Schreiber Award awards they received: Joni A. Newton Charle Cunningham Kent W. W av r Clara L. Hester Award Mental Attitude Award Pamela C. White ell Laura Beth Mahn Daniel Archer William A. Stecher Award On May 12 we c lcbratc com Kent Weaver mencement with the largest gradu ating class since the four year degree program was returned to this campus in 1972. It is not only a large class, but an outstanding one as well. More than ever, however, Dean's Message we need the support of our alumni ick Kellum, in helping these young people in Dean launching their careers. Please let Greetings from the students, but fine teachers and professionals. us know if you know of employment faculty and staff of the School of I have also taken the liberty to list opportunities. Physical Education. We are rapidly the "Dean's List" for the Spring and As our thoughts turn to summer approaching the end of another Fall semesters of 1984. we all wish you the very best that a academic year and looking forward new season brings. I, personally, to our summer respite, or in the Spring 1984 hope to see some of you in the case of some of our faculty (and Full-time months to come. dean) a chance to get caught up on Monica Baker things. Loretto Davis Two events have highlighted our Jeffrey A. Drummond MAC ELECTS spring; one past and one approach Rae Ann Eicheldinger ing. On April 18 we had our annual James M. Harlow NEW OFFICERS awards program for the School to Carol McGovern recognize students who have Laura B. Mahn The IUPUI Metro A th le tic Club distinguished themselves academi Joni Newton has announced its new officer for cally and professionally. Eight Rod A. Parker 1985. Michael A. Carroll of Lilly students were recipients of scholar Teresa Patee Endowment, Inc., was elected pres ships a warded by the School, all Tammy S. Pereira ident and James D. Keckley of made possible through the generos Denise A. Smith American Fletcher National Bank and friends of the was elected vice-president. Other ity of alumni Part-time School. All of you would be proud, officers include Hugh Wolf, dean of Mark S. Dillon as I am, of the high caliber of these Education-Indianapolis, as secretary Kimberly A. Galyan students. They not only will make and Robert Lovell, IUPUI athletic Keith A. Martin fine representatives of the School, director, as treasurer. IN MEMORIAM I cation, died in Indianapolis on National Technical Committee for watter c. "DOC" Eberhardt February 3. Mr. Martin was an many years. He was a district coun It is consoling to note that when I 1 outstanding role model for the selor and treasurer of the say I'll miss him, I won t be alone. many teachers he helped to develop Indianapolis Alumni Chapter of Phi The list is lengthy. It includes, of in 1974. Epsilon Kappa, a national profes course, his wife of 56 years, Louise, until his retirement his son, Richard, and his daughter, Martin was born in Lawrence, sional physical education fraternity. Jean Whelan '57. There is also his MA on July 20, 1910. He was grad He also served as the treasurer of brother Alfred and his sister Clara uated from Lawrence High School the Normal College Alumni Associa Rimmer. Others whose lives he and the Normal College of the tion for many years and was editor touched include members and parti American Gymanstic Union and of the Alumni Bulletin for nine cipants of the Senior Olympics, earned a three-year diploma in 1933. years. students and faculty at St. Louis He took a position with the San Concerned with the development University and seniors from his fit Diego Turners and then returned to of excellence in physical education· ness classes at the Concordia Indianapolis to complete a bachelor for children Martin wrote several Turners Hall. Then there were education in courses of study and contributed to those he helped with his fitness of science in physical advice and leadership ranging from 1942 from Butler University. His a number of curricula published by his radio show listeners to members master of science in physical educa the Indiana Department of Public of the St. Louis Cardinals and the tion was earned in 1950 from Instruction. He presented many Cincinnati Reds. Those who have Indiana University. workshops and exhibitions to paid Doc tribute for his contribu In 1941 Martin joined the faculty promote physical education in tions include Stan "The Man" of the Normal College and then Indiana as well as serving as Musial. entered World War II as a Lt. gymnastic coach and judge. He also A native of Germany, Doc came Gunnery Officer in the U.S. Navy. served as the director of the Camp to the United States at the age of He served in the South Pacific, the Brosius Children's Camp for two thr e and attended elementary North Atlantic and in the Asiatic years. school in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was a member of the Normal Theaters. In January 1946 he His long years of service to IU College Class of 1925. returned to his teaching position at and to the teaching profession In 1931 Doc became the first the Normal College where he earned him a host of friends and physical education director at St. served with distinction. In 1969, he admirers. Martin possessed rare Louis University and served the won the Recognition Award for his qualities not always seen in univer University for forty years. For over patience, dedication, and outstand sity teachers. He was patient with twenty years, Doc directed fitness ing service to the student$ on the his students; generous with his programs for the St. Louis Indianapolis campus. This award efforts of help; kind in his criticism; Cardinals. In the spring of 1984, Doc was presented annually by the enthusiastic in his work; and loyal joined his old friend, Vern Rapp, to his profession and school. His when h directed spring training Student Uniori Board. conditioning for the Cincinnati Martin was a leader in the pro many friends in this alumni associa Red. fession not only in the classroom tion will miss him. During his 82 years, Doc has but also in professional organiza r eiv d numerou awards and tions. He held membership in the S. Sue Barrett ac olades. The honor that will top American Association for Health, Mary Maitland Kimball off a long and illustrious career will Physical Education and Recreation; School of Physical Education take place next year. The 1986 St. the Indiana Association for Health, Louis Senior Olympics will be Physical Education and Recreation; dedicated to the memory of Walter 1 _,. the Amateur Fencer s League of C. " o " Eberhardt. A special Larsen award will be inaugurated in his America; and the National Report name. Association for Gymnastic Coaches. .. I can honestly say that the The Indiana Association for memory of Doc Eberhardt will Health, Physical Education and I am so happy that it is remain b ·yond the 1986 Senior Recreation granted him the Honor traditional to send and receive Olympics. H will alway occupy a Award for achievement and service Christmas cards. It adds so much to sp cial pine for those who remem to the profession for the years he the season when we hear from b r hi Brosius campfire stories and served as treasurer and member friends. It is one of the most signifi hi ta! s of Father Jahn. You've ship chairman of the Association. cant parts of Christmas giving. Louch u d Doc and w will miss During his term of office the mem Bob '22 and Elma Colwell enjoy OU. bership doubled due to his living in the Parliament House in Jeff Vessely strenuous efforts and constant Pompano Beach, FL. Both are well. work. The American Red Cross It was such a pleasure to hear recognized his professional from Laura Beh French Hockett '22 FREDERICK 0. MARTIN achievements by presenting him before Christmas. She is well and with their Certificate of Apprecia lives in Burbank, CA. F'ollowing a long illn , tion for out tan ding service in first Katherine Zimmerman '23 and F rt'd rick 0. Martin, a o iate aid, mall craft and water safety. Rudy Green live a quiet life but she prof s, or .meritu f phy ical edu- He served on the American Turners managed to attend the Chicago Symphony in Ravinia. They have an the lake, as always, was cold. Our belated sympathy to Vera occasional cruise. Regardless, alums should return for Ulbracht '20 of St. Loui who lost Al '23 and Flora Helms are happy a wonderful care-free week. At her sister in July. Vera njoy d th to be living in their retirement other resorts you meet strangers, fall of colors of Brown County and a home, Sunny Acres, in Denver.