Autumn 2008

scene News andviews fortheColgatecommunity Behind the Sticker Price Serving thePeople A New Scene Sabotage Autumn 2008

24 A New Scene

26 Sabotage High costs at the gas pump got you down? Filmmaker Sandy Cioffi ’84 has a story to tell about the true price of oil.

30 Behind the Sticker Price Why does college cost so much, and what is Colgate doing to manage the issue? scene 36 Serving the People An inside look at charity in the world’s most populous nation, in the wake of the devastating Sichuan earthquake.

DEPARTMENTS

3 Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp

4 Letters

6 Work & Play

14 Life of the Mind

16 Arts & Culture

20 Go ’gate

22 New, Noted & Quoted

40 The Big Picture

42 Stay Connected

43 Class News 54 Alumni Clubs & Groups 69 Marriages & Unions 69 Births & Adoptions 70 In Memoriam

72 Salmagundi

On the cover: Student Government Association member Zeehan Rauf ’11 page 13 and residence life staffer Pornchompoo “Pooh” Suwanrut ’11 participate in a team exercise on day one of the Robert A. Fox ’59 Leadership Institute. ? News and views for the Colgate community 1 Contributors Message from President Rebecca S. Chopp

Volume XXXVIII Number 1 The Scene is published by Colgate University four times a year — in autumn, As fall arrived, the members of the Class of 2012 began making their mark, joining winter, spring, and summer. The Scene is circulated without charge to alumni, new clubs and teams, being challenged by and challenging our faculty, making friends, and settling into parents, friends, and students. their new “home” — a home they now share with 30,000 Colgate alumni. Vice President for Public Relations and Communications The striking beauty of our campus and the power of connecting with your feedback, and for that, we thank you. As the data are being analyzed, Charles Melichar Managing Editor other Colgate people both contribute to the deep and enduring sense of two key themes are emerging: Colgate alumni are fiercely proud, deeply Film and video artist Dick Anderson (“Behind The work of illustrator Carolyn Hsu (“Serving Rebecca Costello pride and love our alumni have for this place. Particularly at a time when loyal people who want to help the university succeed; however, as part of Sandy Cioffi ’84 (“Sabo- the Sticker Price,” pg. James Yang (“Behind the People,” pg. 36), Associate Editor society is more mobile and global than ever before, the idea of campus as their involvement, they want the university to do a better job of talking tage,” pg. 26) has pro- 30) is publications the Sticker Price,” associate professor Aleta Mayne home is a powerful metaphor for our 21st-century community. with — not just talking to — them about the challenges and issues that duced and/or directed editor at Occidental pg. 30) has appeared of sociology, spent Director of Publications Consider the friendships that are formed here and develop over the university faces, and how we are addressing those issues. This is a in Time, Newsweek, last spring in China on Gerald Gall several films including College in Los Angeles. decades, whether they are between students, or with members of the point of agreement. It is clear that stronger, more meaningful dialogue the critically acclaimed He has written fre- Sports Illustrated, Spencer Foundation Coordinator of Photographic Services faculty. Think of those “Colgate moments” on the street, when you are and involvement between alumni and Colgate are essential to our future. Crocodile Tears, Ter- quently about the and Forbes, as well as and Colgate Faculty Re- Andrew Daddio wearing your Colgate T-shirt or cap and you get stopped to share a few Through conversations we will pursue based on the Gallup project, minal 187, and Just Us. politics of education some of the nation’s search Council grants, Production Assistant A professor at Seattle and fundraising during most prestigious trade researching grassroots Kathy Bridge minutes talking about living in Stillman, traveling with Professor Tony events across the nation, and other efforts — including this new format Central Community Col- the past 17 years, publications, including NGOs and charities, Aveni, or climbing Cardiac Hill on a snowy February morning. There is a for the Scene — we are shifting the ways in which we talk with each Contributing writers and designers: lege, she has also used with earlier stints at Communication Arts including those that bond that ties Colgate people together, a sense of investment in a univer- other and with our alumni. This shift is meant to open the door to the Director of Web Content video as a documenta- Washington and Lee Design Annual, Com- help build and refurbish Timothy O’Keeffe sity founded nearly 200 years ago that is built upon, year by year, by its active engagement of greater numbers of alumni. This sense of collabora- tion and verification University and Clare- munications Arts crumbling school struc- Art Director students, faculty, and alumni. tion and shared purpose is, in many ways, in the Colgate DNA. tool for human rights mont McKenna Col- Illustration Annual, tures in rural areas. Karen Luciani As we consider Colgate’s great momentum and its path into the This campus was founded by people with a pioneering spirit who organizations, includ- lege, and authored an Print Magazine, Gra- One of the perks of her Designer future, it is important that we consider our priorities in terms of how we were determined to build something much bigger than themselves. As ing providing video unproduced screenplay, phis, and the Society of sabbatical was that she Jennifer Kirsteins can achieve them together. This is a time of great opportunity — and I look out to the future, I see no better way to think about the work that Director of Athletic Communications evidence during the Blood Endowment. Publication Designers got to ride a camel in significant challenge — for higher education. Demographics are chang- lies ahead. Annual. the Gobi Desert. Robert Cornell 1998 marching season ing. College costs are rising. The global economy is in flux, and the call for In this first issue of the new Scene, we begin a new conversation by in Northern Ireland. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Barbara Brooks visionary, ethical leaders is unmistakable. Colgate needs to keep creating addressing an issue that is very much on the minds of the whole Colgate Senior Advancement Writer leaders who can help address these challenges. community — college costs. (See the feature article “Behind the Sticker Mark Walden The difference between leading and following, building on our Price” on page 30.) This is perhaps the most critical conversation right Manager of Media Communications momentum or falling back, has everything to do with how we come now because it directly impacts our current and future students and their Anthony Adornato scene online together as a community, actively engaging in the work of shaping families. We are determined to enhance our financial aid resources to 8 Colgate’s future — and that of generations of students to come. The first keep Colgate affordable for our students, but this is an issue, particularly scene team Contact: step on this path is open, productive dialogue. in hard financial times, that we must all understand if we are to work [email protected] This past summer, we partnered with the Gallup organization in a together to find new solutions. In the coming year, through our publica- 315-228-7417 survey effort to assess the current state of alumni engagement — from tions and events, this will be a main topic of discussion and opportunity www.colgate.edu/scene Listen Look the kinds of involvement they are interested in, to the ways in which for dialogue. Colgate Conversations: www.colgate.edu/podcasts Photo Galleries: www.colgate.edu/photos they feel the university could do better. Many of you responded with I look forward to continuing the conversation. More than 30 podcasts are available, including Images from around campus include the welcome- Printed and mailed from Lane Press English professor George Hudson talking about back barbecue held at the ALANA Cultural Center in South Burlington, Vt. President Rebecca Chopp chats with members of Greek- off-campus study programs he leads and his work and the Greek Life Summit held this past summer. letter organizations at the Greek Life Summit, a gathering as a Swiss Alps guide for the Smithsonian. If you’re moving... Please clip the address label and send with of students and alumni to discuss the past, evaluate the your new address to: Alumni Records Clerk, Colgate University, present, and envision the future for Colgate’s fraternities 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398. and sororities.

Talk Opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by the university, Watch Blogs the publishers, or the editors. Video Features: www.colgate.edu/video Students writing about their off-campus study See how move-in day went for first-year students experiences on the Global Colgate blog would love Notice of Non-Discrimination: Colgate University does not this year, and learn about the Robert A. Fox ’59 to hear from you. Go to http://colgate.blogs.com/ discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, Leadership Institute in two of our latest videos. globalcolgate and post a comment. color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, physical or mental disability (including AIDS), age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran of the Get connected Vietnam era, or any other category protected under applicable law. The following person has been designated to handle inqui- Online Community: www.colgatealumni.org ries regarding the university’s non-discrimination policies: Your class page has the latest news and an RSS feed Marilyn Rugg, University Harassment Officer, 13 Oak Drive, highlighting classmates who are mentioned in the Hamilton, NY 13346; 315-228-7288. media. Log on and learn about your class!

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A seamless 50th Reunion general. He was a truly deep intellec- from the time women were admitted July 2008 I know I can speak for my classmates who tual, interested in viewing life from to Colgate. It just goes to prove that The Colgate Scene returned for our 50th Reunion (pg. multiple perspectives — that type of any person — man or woman — can 8-9, July 2008 Scene), and probably for influence is going to stick with me for develop the necessary skill set to care all the other reunion returnees, when the rest of my life. for a child if he or she is committed. I say that the great planning work Compared to caring for my 2- done by Colgate staff and alumni class Jeff Seely ’08 and 1-year-olds, going to work is a representatives yielded an event that Mansfield, Texas vacation for me: I get to have adult equalled or exceeded pretty much any conversations, work on a computer, that we have experienced over these Changes are gratifying and actually apply logic as leverage! many years. I have been gratified at the changes at And though I am not stubble-faced It was “seamless” in each and every Colgate concerning visibility and the (like Dan), I, too, play sports, love beer, event and — as President Chopp stat- increased ability of LGBTQ students take out the trash, cut the lawn, etc. ed, referring to the movie Groundhog to be themselves (Around the College, Antiquated gender roles have been Day, at the Presidents’ Club breakfast July 2008 Scene). This is such a change redefined, and I find the change regarding the way this year went for from what we suffered at Colgate in healthy. Nobody appreciates the feel- Dan Carsen ’93 with daughter Lucine Sophia the early ’60s. It was impossible for ing of being boxed in. Colgate — “I wish we could do this women, children, and the aged, met me to even disclose my inner feelings over and over.” their deaths in a cold, dark mass grave, to myself and I would surely have lost P.S. I hope one of my four brothers Congratulations to all! gunned down by a new mechanical my scholarship if my “tendencies” had who went to Colgate read Dan’s weapon. The Gatling gun, invented been known. article, too! Arthur Rashap ’58 by the American Dr. Richard J. Gatling The good side was that I was able The Scene welcomes letters. We reserve the right to Munnsville, N.Y. in 1861, offered vast improvements in to experience life on both sides, as I Lyle Tolli ’10 Maria Langan Archer ’88 decide whether a letter is acceptable for publication from Professors Berlind, Kistler, Law- I made strides in physical thinking operational efficiency over the mitrail- and to edit for accuracy, clarity, and length. Letters Remembering Howard Jones married and had three children before, Southampton, N.Y. son, Rockwell, and Speirs. Thus, with and then asked thought-provoking Another devout runner leuse, its Flemish/French prototype deemed potentially libelous or that malign a person I was saddened to read of the passing at age 40, I met the man of my life my MA, I was prepared to go on to a questions to which he had no inten- I read with interest your article about of a decade earlier. It went on to play or group will not be published. Letters should not of Howard Jones ’39 (Deaths, July who also had three children, and was It was America’s bomb PhD in English at Syracuse and a very tion of providing the answers, leaving Lyle Tolli’s “opportunity to give glory a major role in the U.S. annihilation exceed 250 words. You can reach us by mail, or e-mail 2008 Scene). In the spring of 1953, as able to be comfortable with myself. Even the most casual visitor to the Hiro- long academic career. me confused, but more importantly, to God” in his track career at Colgate of more than a half-million Filipino [email protected]. Please include your I was finishing my bachelor’s degree Warren and I have been together for shima Peace Memorial may perceive I corresponded from time to time intrigued. (Sports, May 2008). civilians alone during the years of full name, class year if applicable, address, phone at SUNY Oswego, I was informed by 26 years and have nine grandchildren the poignancy of death — the shat- with Jones when he went north to run This quote almost leapt off the 1899–1902 preceding the Philippine number, and/or e-mail address. my English studies mentor about the between us. tered eyeglasses, the sintered pocket the Northfield and Mount Herman page when I read it; this was exactly conquest and occupation. Histori- Graduate Preceptorial program at It is because of these changes that watch, the mutilated school lunch- Schools, and then we lost touch. the same athletic religious philosophy ans have variously argued that the Colgate. My mentor had heard about Warren and I went back to my first box, disintegrated almost beyond Fortunately, I was able to keep of another fine track runner by the outcome of General Custer’s battle it from a friend he had made when reunion this year. I urge all alumni, recognition. Indeed, the profoundly up with his careers and life through name of Eric Liddell. He was made at Little Bighorn (1876) would have they were finishing their doctorates at particularly gay and lesbian alumni, to personal character of these artifacts decades of issues of the Colgate Scene. “re-famous” for this generation by been different had he had a Gatling Syracuse University. That friend was support these efforts at Colgate. and the haunting notion of personal Like many whose lives he touched the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, which in tow. And, conversely, that if the Na- Howard Jones. I applied for the pro- responsibility were powerful enough and influenced, I’ll never forget portrayed the events surrounding his tive American enemy had somehow E. Jeremy Hutton ’63 to derail the Enola Gay Exhibit in gram and was accepted as a graduate Howard Jones. acquired a Gatling gun, they wouldn’t winning the 400 meter race at thehiroshima jkt art 23.5mm 19/11/07 8:46 am Page 1 (1,1) preceptor and to the MA program. Harpers Ferry, W.V. 1994, convene a The US decisionhave to drop an atomic hesitated to use it against their 1924 Paris Olympics, particularly his bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 remains one of the most controversial events Congressional ad of the twentieth century. However, The American decision to drop an atomic bomb on the the controversy over the rights and Sanford Sternlicht MA’55 h i r o s hwrongs ofi droppingnemesis, the bombm has a the U.S. Cavalry. The latter refusal to run in the 100 meter race Japanese city of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 was one tended to obscure a number of of the most controversial events of the twentieth THE WORLD’S BOMB fundamental and sobering truths The Dalai Lama’s Colgate visit century. Yet, as this new history shows, the first atom about the development of this hoc committee, fearsome weapon. bomb was not just an American invention.The race to create and deploy the atom bomb was international, Professor of English, The principle of killingconjecture thousands of enemy is undoubtedly true. and the consequences of that race are carried by the because it was on Sunday, the Lord’s civilians from the air was already well whole world to this day. established by 1945 and had been practised It was a true pilgrimage for me to travel on numerous occasions by both sides and precipitate during the Second World War. Moreover, the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was Syracuse University ‘Smart,useful, and beautifully written . . . [Rotter] shows in how conceived and built by an international Despite its international pedigree, Andrew J. Rotter is Charles A. Dana Day. many ways this truly was the world’s bomb.’ community of scientists, not just by the Professor of History at Colgate University. Vic Mansfield Laura Hein, Northwestern University, and author of Living with the Bomb Americans. Other nations (including Japan He specializes in US diplomatic history, and Germany) were also developing atomic to Colgate to see His Holiness, the recent U.S. history, and the Vietnam War, the‘Engaging resignation- and exceptionally skilful . . . By any standard, a bombs in the first half of the 1940s, albeit and has written extensively on US-Asian terrific book.’ haphazardly. Indeed, it is difficult to relations during the twentieth century, J. Samuel Walker, author of Prompt and Utter Destruction: Truman and the imagine any combatantthe nation foregoing Gatling the gun throttled at Wounded including the books The Path to Vietnam and After this, he returned to China as Use of Atomic Bombs against Japan use of the bomb during the war had it been Comrades at Odds: India and the United States. able to obtain one. The international team ‘A profound look at one of mankind’s most significant (and of scientists organized by the Americans Dalai Lama (July 2008 Scene). My own in-disgusttragic) events . . .’ of the just got there first. Thomas W. Zeiler, University of Colorado, and author of Unconditional Mansfield: exemplary teacher, He was even willing to dive off Defeat: Japan, America, and the End of World War II As this new historyKnee shows, the bomb or Luzon was not a “world gun,” a missionary from 1925 to 1945. He dropped by a US pilot that hot August morning in 1945 was in many ways the studies, 36 years ago, in Buddhism, Smithsonian di- world’s offspring, in both a technological and a moral sense. The race to create and tables into the arms of students wait- deploy the atom bomb was international, deep thinker and the consequencesit of thatwas race are an American one. Nor did became a prisoner of the invading carried by the whole world to this day. came streaming back to me, and my rector. The United Not only was Vic Mansfield (Deaths, ing below in order to demonstrate a “world bombs” drop over Hiroshima Japanese and died of a brain tumor 1 ANDREW J. ROT T E R own faith as a Christian and as an 5 Jacket photograph: © 2000 TopFoto.co.uk States was the July 2008 Scene) a great teacher, but principle of general relativity. five months before his internment www.oup.com £16.99 RRP $29.95 USA and Nagasaki, only American ones. Episcopal priest were strengthened. first country to he was also very human inside and Now that I am a physics professor camp was liberated. Moral accountability presumes choice I was also able to meet two Tibetan incinerate the civilian population of outside the classroom. In his class on myself, I truly appreciate the depth of I wish Lyle a great career at Colgate of action. Howard Jones ’39 Buddhist monks from the monastery a large city using a nuclear bomb. Jungian psychology and physics, one Vic’s commitment to his students. I (he is already well on his way), and he in Ithaca as we gathered back in the It was also the second to do so. And I believe Jones, on the recommen- could see that he was thinking deeply am grateful to have been one of them. certainly has the right attitude about Gary Moler ’73 parking area on Whitnall Field. They it was the last. More succinctly, it is dation of my mentor, helped in the about the material as we talked; one his gift, as did Eric Liddell. Shiga, Japan knew the monk who has been teach- the only country to have ever done acceptance. The preceptorial offices time the class was respectfully silent Nancy “Therm” Burnham ’80 ing my son at Hobart College to create so (twice) and thus bears a unique were in the old administration build- for over a minute as he was ruminat- Worcester, Mass. Bart Newell ’66 a Buddhist sand mandala, which I saw moral onus. Arguing otherwise would ing, the edifice that once housed the ing. Not until a classmate held up a Track 1963–1966 later in the week prior to its reverent require a leap of imagination and in Colgate Academy, and Jones had his pen and let it drop on his desk was the Vic Mansfield was my physics adviser. destruction. How much we Western- Hiroshima: the World’s Bomb (May office in the building, too. He was silence broken and we returned to the We shared several one-on-one discus- Women’s work ers could grow if we lived out even 2008 Scene) that is exactly what Pro- always very friendly and supportive of discussion. sions in his office, and I will always Hats off to Dan Carsen ’93! My husband some of the Buddhist belief that all fessor Rotter seems to attempt. the preceptors, and consequently very He invited the physics majors out be grateful for the advice and encour- and I enjoyed reading his article things are impermanent! Here’s an analogous anecdote. popular. We had many conversations. to his home in the country to meet his agement he gave me. Even though I “Reevaluating ‘Women’s Work’” in the On Dec. 29, 1890, at Wounded Knee, The program offered me some family and to cross-country ski and sa- often went in with a physics question, May edition. What a refreshing piece Rev. James Kellaway ’72 S.D., more than 300 sick and starving teaching experience, and I received vor hot chocolate and cinnamon toast. within minutes we’d be talking about to read in the Scene less than 40 years Vernon Rockville, Conn. Native American civilians, mostly excellent class and thesis instruction He became passionately excited when Buddhism, spirituality, and life in 4 scene: Autumn 2008 13346 News and views for the Colgate community 5 6 scene: Autumn2008 work & play G F E D C B A Konosioni fieldday. Mt.Rainiertoraise money forbreastcancerresearch.Photo Cultural Centerkickoff barbecue. becomeanambassadorstudentworker attheALANA A Photos by Andrew Daddiounlessotherwisenoted day. haul theirbelongingsupseveral flightsofstairsonmove-in Where’s theelevator? That’s asoaker. Balloontossofferssomecoolreliefat on page10.) Oristian have contributedtoKraly’s cause. (Seethefullstory by JimKraly. Salesfromaspecialjewelry linecrafted by Lisa Professor EllenKraly takes awaterbreakwhileclimbing Back toschool.HittingthebooksatCoop. dropping MentosintoDietCoke causesasodageyser. ment infrontoftheHoScienceCenterdemonstrates how “The Freshmaker” turnedmessmaker. Aphysicsclubexperi- Students signupforfree Sweet ridedown CollegeStreet Campus scrapbook Volunteers helpfirst-year students T-shirts andtheopportunityto C B D E F G News andviews fortheColgatecommunity 7 Go figure – Class of 2012 New trustees whales within pro- and anti-whaling Colgate’s Board of Trustees welcomes nations, traveling to The Azores, South 9,415 Students who applied new members Nancy C. Crown P’10, Africa, Brazil, New Zealand, Japan, and Dr. Ramón A. Garcia ’77, and Stephen Norway. Cecilia Sibony ’08 will visit 23.9% Acceptance rate Back on campus R. Howe Jr. ’83. They join a board Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, composed of 31 alumni, 3 parents, and Turkey, and Bahrain to examine the 738 Enrolled Brain drain warrior this area has to offer: the low cost of the university president. Alumni are migration of Jews from their homes in Upstate New York is battling “brain living, great schools, beautiful sur- encouraged to submit nominations the Middle East and compare Muslim 3.74 Average GPA drain,” and Kevin roundings, and plenty of leadership for board membership by sending perspectives on the sociopolitical McAvey ’05 has opportunities for young profession- names and accompanying rationale circumstances of each country before 1 Holds a computer software patent taken up a sword. als.” for the submission to Kim Waldron, and during the migration, in order In June, he met Secretary of the College, Colgate to obtain a more complete picture 15 Traveled to New Orleans to help with with members of Also back

play University, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, of the factors affecting decisions to Hurricane Katrina relief Colgate’s Upstate Jesse Berman ’04, Tim Chrzan ’76, NY 13346. emigrate. Institute to dis- Bruce Clayton ’89, Ian Dennis ’04, U.S. Student Fulbright Program 60 Student government presidents cuss the nonprofit Ainslie Ellis ’00, Michael Fish ’05, Global explorers scholarships: Jillian Ferris ’08 (Eng- he is launching, Jess Gregory ’05, Gene Krebs ’66,

& Colgate’s newest graduates, and a few lish teaching assistantship, Taiwan); 45 Participated in Model United Nations whose mission Alex Lane ’00, Paul Lobo ’89, Charlie current students, are covering the Caryn Fields ’08 (English teaching is to attract and retain graduating Stack ’04, and Bob Tyburski ’74 were globe supported by major fellowships assistantship, Thailand); Julia Good- 2 Published authors students in the region. among the alumni who participated in Daddio Andrew and scholarships — from researching ing ’08 (study/research, China); and McAvey, a Cornell graduate student, the Greek Life Summit with students. such subjects as the mass migration Colin Twomey ’08 (study/research, 36 International students, from 16 countries Tim Mansfield, assistant dean of students and director of Greek life, leads a forum with said although he left the area after Robert Fox ’59 gave the keynote of Jews from the Muslim lands of the Belgium). students and alumni at the Greek Life Summit. graduation, his “heart stayed in upstate address at Colgate’s Leadership Middle East, to teaching English to Goldwater Scholarship: Caraline 84 Have studied or volunteered abroad New York.” Institute, which now bears his name. young students in Asia. Higgins ’09, supporting her pursuit of Strengthening Greek life the same sense of ownership over the Plans for the nonprofit — named The most important characteristic Paul J. Schupf ’58 Fellowship, graduate degrees in the field of infec- 2 Professional actors Colgate’s Greek-letter organizations system,” said Stack. “I think there is a the Upstate Foundation — include an of a good leader, he told students, is for two years of study at St. Anne’s tious diseases. are partnering with the university to solution where the school gets what it online job database to strengthen the the ability to deal with a variety of College of the University of Oxford: Beinecke Scholarship: Nathaniel 22% Multicultural students find ways to strengthen the system wants and it’s the same thing that the connection between local companies people. Ruben Leavitt ’08 will read for a Del Prete ’09, supporting his pursuit on campus. students want and the alums want — and universities, fellowships for top Sidney Jones ’05 gave a career Master of Philosophy in Politics: Politi- of a doctorate in the classics. 1 Oregon State Debate Championship winner A Greek Life Summit was held in it all should revolve around giving stu- students who accept positions with services talk about her experience cal Theory. His primary area of study July to evaluate the health of the sys- dents a better education both socially upstate New York companies, and teaching English on a Fulbright will be in the political philosophies Chopp honored as pivotal figure 1 Created a program that collected 350 pairs tem and develop a stronger plan for and academically, and a large part of assistance in coordinating policy initia- Fellowship at Bilkent University in of war in both modern and historical in higher education of shoes for Ghanaian youth sustainability. Five student represen- that is letting them manage their own tives. Ankara, Turkey. perspectives. President Rebecca S. Chopp has tatives from each of the 10 fraternities lives and living situations, to whatever As an Upstate Institute Fellow with Charles Hall ’65, professor of Even the windowsills Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, been awarded the 2008 Professional and sororities on campus collaborated extent is possible,” Stack said. the Chenango County United Way in environmental and forest biology at

work work were full at Founders’ for a year of independent exploration Achievement Citation from her alma with staff members, local advisers, “Students need to know that their 2003, McAvey learned the inner work- SUNY Syracuse, discussed “Energy Day Convocation in outside the United States: Gemina mater, the University of Chicago. The education and a renowned scholar of and alumni representatives. In all, action — or inaction — will ultimately ings of a nonprofit agency, and fell in Return on Investment and Our Eco- Memorial Chapel on Garland-Lewis ’08 will study the alumni citation honored her for being religion and culture.” In receiving the more than 70 people contributed to shape their fraternal future,” said love with the sense of community. nomic Future” in a Center for Ethics Aug. 31. differences in the cultural valuing of a “pivotal figure in the field of higher award, she said her experience at the the dialogue that was framed by a na- Mansfield, “and we don’t want to lose “I realized how many selling points and World Societies lecture. University of Chicago had a profound tionally recognized deliberation model the momentum of this valuable sum- impact on her career. called Fraternal Futures. mit.” “Open-ended questioning, cross- Participants engaged in different An executive summary of the re- disciplinary exploration, and delight ways of framing complex issues, ports that emerged from the summit it is time for a serious debate among New position focuses on in the sheer love of thinking were examining problems, and developing was distributed to the student Pan- elected representatives about whether diversity all avenues of joy that I gained,” action plans through large open hellenic Council and Interfraternity current public policies are in line with Keenan Grenell, PhD, has been ap- said Chopp, who earned her doctor- forums and moderated group Council, to facilitate the discussions current realities. pointed the university’s first vice ate from the University of Chicago dialogues. Topics included greater that are continuing this fall. “This is not an endorsement of president and Divinity School in 1983 and began her outreach in the Colgate community, — Brittany Messenger ’10, Kappa lowering the drinking age to 18, but dean of diver- professional career as an assistant effective outlets to communicate with Kappa Gamma rather a statement that this discussion sity. His role is to professor of theology at the school. the administration, and the adoption needs to be open and inclusive if it is to serve as a partner “The university opened a world to me of a more fitting code of rights and Amethyst Initiative to foster be productive,” said Chopp. “The health with students, that I did not know existed, but it was responsibilities. dialogue about drinking age and safety of our students is our high- faculty, and staff a world to which I quickly and happily Tim Mansfield, assistant dean of President Chopp is among more than est priority, and we owe it to them and from all cultural learned to belong.” students and director of Greek life, 100 college and university presidents their families to encourage open and backgrounds, and In recent years Chopp’s research said his goal was for students to “take nationwide who have signed the Am- ongoing dialogue around this impor- to lead Colgate’s and publication have focused on specific actions in this system — how ethyst Initiative, a call for a national tant issue.” shared conver- changing structures and cultures of they recruit, how they hold each discussion on the issue of alcohol use Colgate’s policies on alcohol and sation about higher education, the role of lib- other accountable — and get at ways and abuse on college campuses. The drugs, as stated in the student hand- diversity and inclusivity as important eral arts in democratic society, and that take ownership of their fraternal initiative is led by John McCardell, book, are strictly enforced. This year, components of academic excellence supporting faculty in teaching and experience.” president emeritus of Middlebury Col- the Office of the Dean of the College and a thriving campus community. research. She has written numer- Charlie Stack ’04, Beta Theta Pi, lege and founder of Choose Respon- is increasing its efforts to educate stu- Building on the work that has ous books and articles in the areas of agreed with Mansfield about owner- sibility. dents about alcohol, stress, and other been set in motion through the uni- women’s studies, Christian theology, ship leading to responsibility and ac- The group’s statement reflects the factors that lead to binge drinking; versity’s Diversity Initiative, Grenell and the role of religion in American tion. “That’s why everyone was there belief that the 21-year-old drinking as well, Colgate’s Wellness Initiative serves as chief diversity officer, pro- public life. — they wanted an ownership stake. age is not working, that its unintend- helps students learn stress reduction, vides counsel on faculty recruitment

Daddio Andrew It may not be necessary to physically ed consequences are posing increas- nutrition, and the facts about alcohol and retention strategies, supports own the houses for students to retain ing risks to young people, and that consumption. student life efforts, and takes a leading

8 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 9 role in the campuswide commitment chased the boots, and four years later sponsor Kraly’s climb. Oristian crafted director of the press. It is dedicated Get to know: Jean Brooks to advancing Colgate’s ability to pre- tackled a larger Cascade mountain, a special jewelry line — engraved to the late professor of English Fred pare graduates for the diverse, global Mount Rainier, for the same cause. with breast cancer awareness rib- Busch and his wife, Judy. environment in which they will live Kraly and her son Jim, who accompa- bons — that is sold at the gallery. The The book represents a new direc- and work. An accomplished leader in nied her on the Mount Baker climb, majority of the jewelry proceeds were tion for the press, which was orga- higher education, Grenell previously scaled the mountain with a group led donated to Kraly’s cause; Oristian only nized in 1965 by the late Professor served as associate provost for diver- by Alpine Ascent International this kept enough to cover the cost of mate- Robert Blackmore ’41 and his wife, sity at Marquette University and led past August. rials. Shoemaker also did not take any Lucia. The Blackmores were devoted to diversity efforts at Auburn University. As Kraly prepared for the three- commission from the necklace sales. publishing works by the Powys family, day climb, the Colgate and Hamilton Views from the hill “It’s important to us because we’re who were prominent in Great Britain New head of HR communities rallied behind her to women and we want to support each in the early 20th century. Pamela Prescod-Caesar has been assist with everything from fund- other,” said Shoemaker. “We’re going to re-launch the press

play named associate vice president for raising to securing her equipment. What issues were students by publishing some different kinds human resources. Campus groups such as the Breast thinking about in this fall’s of work,” explained Susan Cerasano, Prior to her recent Cancer Awareness Coalition and the the new director of the press and the completion of an geography department used creative election? Edgar W.B. Fairchild Professor of litera-

& MBA, Prescod- ways to help Kraly exceed her $10,000 ture. “It seems an auspicious moment Caesar served as donation goal for the Fred Hutchison “The economy — class stratification, lack to re-envision some new and exciting associate director Cancer Research Center, which orga- of jobs, increasing prices. The war in Iraq — directions for the press to take. We should it end? The environment — I want to in the University nized the climb. hope to capitalize on two of Colgate’s D. Sofranko Timothy Administration The Outdoor Education Program see someone look past the Green Façade, traditional strengths: regional studies Human Resources held a raffle at the Banff Film Festival the idea that being ‘green’ is fashionable, and and creative writing.” Cashier, Frank Dining Hall, Sodexo Food Office at Harvard in Hamilton to raise money and had actually make an effort to reduce, reuse, and Having received funding from the University. Previously, she was vice Kraly talk about her climb to a packed recycle. Come on, people; it’s not that hard!” university to run a pilot project for Service president of human resources at theater before a screening. They also –Angelica America ’10, women’s studies “I don’t think there are very many three years, the press will publish one Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries lent her equipment and director Abby major women who don’t know someone to two volumes per year, Cerasano • Has worked at Colgate for 30 years in Boston, after working for 12 years in Rowe checked her gear to make sure it who has had breast cancer,” added estimates. • Estimated number of times she’s checked students in at Frank Dining Hall since it opened human resources for various organi- was up to snuff. “Foreign policy is extreme- Oristian, whose mother had the Currently in the works is a revised in 1984: 2,918,400 zations including Boston University Women’s basketball gave their sup- ly important because of disease. “It’s a really important cause edition of the Hamilton Walk Book, how our international and I’m so impressed with her for featuring well-known trails, as well as Medical Center. port by having Kraly as a guest coach • Other dining halls where she’s worked: Bryan Dining Hall (before it was The Edge) and the perception has shifted in during their breast cancer aware- doing that kind of climbing.” Oristian lesser- known canoe paths and walks Student Union (which was the main dining hall when she started in 1977) Campus and community support ness promotion and announcing her the past eight years.” made a unique necklace — a silver to waterfalls in the region. John Dem- climb for breast cancer research Mount Rainier effort during the game. –Evan Kramer ’09, Spanish and gold bead engraved with ribbons ler ’08 and Carly Gelfond ’06 have con- • Received a Maroon Citation from the Alumni Corporation this year Geography professor Ellen Kraly’s “A large portion of what we raised and psychology major — that Kraly wore to the summit, to tributed to some of the revised walk

work work hiking boots have logged many miles came from the Colgate community,” be auctioned off later for an additional descriptions and maps, and English • What she loves about Colgate: “The kids” uphill. After borrowing them from Kraly said. “They supported me in “Health care. Everything donation. professor George Hudson — who has the Outdoor Education Program in incredible ways.” is getting more expensive Another meaningful item brought had professional hiking experience in • Previous job: worked at Tefft’s Variety store in Earlville, N.Y. summer 2004 to climb Washington Even President Chopp — who had and the Baby Boomer to the top was a string of Himalayan several countries — is the lead author • First job: waitress at Sautter’s Diner in Morrisville, N.Y. State’s Mount Baker, she couldn’t let accompanied Kraly on her 2004 climb generation is getting into prayer flags with the names of people on the book, which is scheduled to them go. Her emotional attachment — kept her company almost every their senior years, which the climbers were honoring. The come off press in the spring of 2010. • Family: Has been married for 49 years, with 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great- morning as she trained on the old ski means about 78 million Kralys dedicated their climb to Irene to the boots was rooted in her journey, grandsons not just to the summit of Baker, but hill. people will soon need Kraly (the aunt of Ellen’s husband, “Dinner and a Good Book” long-term care.” also as a breast cancer survivor who Local jewelry maker Lisa Oristian Professor Scott Kraly), who died of This fall, sophomores are indulging • Favorite pastimes: craft work, crocheting, working in the garden, and visiting her children climbed the mountain to raise money and Evergreen Gallery owner Laurie –Curry Knox ’09, English (creative writing) breast cancer. in gastronomic and literary delights, in Charlotte, N.C., and Roanoke, Va. for breast cancer research. She pur- Tomberlin Shoemaker teamed up to major, sociology & anthropology minor digesting books they read over the CU Press turns a new page summer in discussions with profes- • On meeting the Dalai Lama during his visit on campus: “I was refilling Mr. Ho’s [Robert H.N. “My main concerns are the legalization of gay Ho ’56] water glass and he asked, ‘Have you been introduced yet, Jean?’ Then he took the Activities Day on the The Colgate University Press has sors through the “Dinner and a Good marriage, the real estate and oil markets, the water pitcher out of my hand, set it on the table, took me over, and said, ‘Your Holiness, Quad informed students dusted itself off and published its Book” program. Students who partici- decline in the standard of public education, I would like you to meet a good friend of mine, whom I see every time I visit Colgate.’ The about various extracur- first book in 14 years. Released this pate are reimbursed up to $10 toward the increase in cost of living and higher edu- Dalai Lama took my hand and he laid his cheek on it, and I thought, I’ve got to get away ricular activities and summer, Crafting the cost of each book. On this year’s cation, and the need for a better health care from here before I start crying. I was speechless, believe it or not.” volunteer opportunities Fiction, Poetry, reading list: system, including prescription drugs.” through such groups as & Memoir: Talks - In the Time of the Butterflies, Julia • If she could have lunch with anyone, who would it be? “My hand was kissed by the Dalai –Annette Goldmacher ’10, German major the Southern Madison from the Colgate Alvarez Lama. Who else is left?” County Volunteer Writers’ Confer- - The Children in Room E4: American Ambulance Corps. For ence is a collection Education on Trial, Susan Eaton many students, the ac- of essays by a - Literacy With an Attitude, Patrick tivities they choose will diverse group of Finn shape their experience authors who are - Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women at Colgate. passionate about and the Rise of Raunch Culture, teaching the art of writing. Ariel Levy Edited by conference director - Blue Light, Walter Mosley Matthew Leone, the book includes an - The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael essay by Professor Peter Balakian on Pollan poetry writing, as well as an essay on - Cosmopolis: The Hidden Agenda of

Daddio Andrew writing creative nonfiction by Profes- Modernity, Stephen Toulmin sor Jennifer Brice, who is associate

10 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 11 Passion for the Climb

had just completed private interviews burned. I was an eyewitness to the A Patriot’s with General David Petraeus, com- skilled acts of diplomacy conducted Travelogue mander of the Multi-National Force. by these gracious troops. Two days later, I traveled north- In a turn of fate, an American flag ring On Friday thethat 13th back in bellJune, west in a Blackhawk helicopter over I had brought from home played an Jim Carrier ’84 has a patriotic fervor sprawling meadows and small farms important role in my trip. Thinking it that goes back to age 5, when he President Rebecca Chopp, flanked by 13 Colgate alumni and friends, rang the morning bell at the New York Stock and landed in what looked like a goat could be briefly run up a pole at the planted the American flag on the pasture. My host, Major Randy Bau- COP, I told my hosts I had brought it. I dining room table and made everyone com, said, “We’ve brought you out to learned that the military does not fly Exchange. That special celebration of Colgate Day* — a relatively new university tradition — got us wondering recite the Pledge of Allegiance before one of our Coalition Outposts [COPs] our colors in Iraq because the United dinner. The Greenwich, Conn., resi- so you can see where the rubber States is not an occupying force; about older traditions around a bell closer to home. Generations of alumni fondly recall Memorial Chapel’s bell dent leads the Veterans Appreciation meets the road.” The mission of the however, when the soldiers decided Council, raising money and awareness

play COPs scattered in and around Iraq is to use my flag as a backdrop in a re- tower as a campus focal point, but (almost) always viewed from terra firma. Here’s an inside, up-in-the-rafters for the families of those wounded or not only military, but also diplomatic: enlistment commitment by Sergeant killed in action, for which the De- We act as ambassadors, befriend- Alen Alexander, an eight-year army partment of the Navy gave him the look at the treasured campus landmark. ing villagers and teaching them that veteran from Brooklyn, N.Y., my heart Superior Public Service Award (the

& we’re there to help push al Qaeda out nearly busted out of my chest. second-highest civilian award) in of their homes. It’s all part of the plan As our time together was near- SPECS OTHER COLGATE BELL MISCELLANY May. What follows is an adapted to develop trust and confidence one ing an end, Marquez reached over to version of his report of a tour with • Crafted by the Meneely Bell Co. of Troy, N.Y. • Five-Minute Rule: “It used to be custom village at a time. his right shoulder and swiftly peeled the U.S. Army in Iraq, sponsored by • Presumed installer was Eddie Kehn, a bell rigger for 50-plus years that, if a professor did not reach his Our destination was a COP located away from its Velcro backing his unit Greenwich Magazine. • Cast in bronze classroom within five minutes after near Al Raood, home of the U.S. Army patch featuring the iron horse of the • Installed October 12, 1917 ringing the bell, the class was entitled 2nd Battalion — 5th Regiment, 1st Bri- 1st Cavalry Division. He said, “Thank Leaving the comforts of my routine • 46” diameter to take a ‘run.’” — William H. Crawshaw, gade of the 1st Cavalry Division. I was you for coming out to visit me and my as a partner in a Manhattan money • 2,005 lbs. Class of 1887, from his book, particularly taken by the senior NCO, fellow warriors. I have worn this patch management firm, I took off for Iraq • Rung by a rope in the booth at the back of the chapel balcony My Colgate Years, 1937. First Sergeant Erik Marquez, a take- for the last 14 months on this combat in December 2007. Feeling driven to charge guy who shared with me every deployment, and I want you to have it.” • 33 Colgate alumni have the last gather my own observations of the nook and cranny of his COP. He had I was speechless. BELL RINGERS name Bell. job our servicemen and women were managed the construction six months Looking back on my arrival in the • The chapel custodian typically rings the bell for official events. doing, I had applied to the U.S. Army prior, when tensions were so high that CPIC, I thought of the Swiss journal- • Students pull the rope for religious services. for clearance. My father-in-law, a villagers would not leave their homes. ist who pulled me aside and asked, • Tradition holds that those who ring the bell write their names upon the wall. former diplomat, said, “You will have a Four short months later, there was “May I offer you a bit of a heads-up unique opportunity to take in all of the • According to protocol, the bell should be rung “at a slow and respectful pace.” trade in the streets, children playing before you go out there? I don’t want sights, smells, and sounds of history.” outdoors, and farmers tending their to offend you, but if you’d like to hear He was right.

work work crops and animals. the real story, I am happy to tell you.” I took a commercial flight to Ku- We headed to Al Raood, to a I said, “Sure. Any orientation would wait City, then flew to the Combined negotiation with the village elder who be great.” But I was thinking, “Uh-oh, Press Information Center (CPIC) in was the sheik of the local Sunni tribe. this guy is going to tell me how fouled Baghdad. Being the only American In their society, village elders know all, up the Americans are.” But putting his Jim Carrier ’84 (right) there and the new guy on the block, including in which houses the al Qaeda arm around my shoulder, he went on: with his escort, Army I listened attentively while a string are holed up. My hosts pointed out “The Americans have actually turned Specialist Dogman of European reporters chatted. They 75 small markets open for free trade the page in Iraq in terms of security, and neighborhoods being policed and I am impressed by the brilliance of by organizations called Concerned your General Petraeus.” Local Citizens — Iraqis who work with It’s a story I thought the American the American military and provide people and our troops deserve to hear. intelligence from local people who I was honored as a common man to be want to rid their neighborhoods of al able to thank so many of our uncom- Qaeda. One little boy peered into the mon heroes and shake their hands. rear window of my Humvee, patted his heart, and with a smile flashed me a thumbs-up sign — a “Thank you,” 8 Page 13 is the showplace for Colgate tradition, perhaps for the soccer ball he had just Read more essays from our received from our troops. Passion for the Climb series, or see I stood alongside company com- how you can submit your own essay, at For official Colgate events, the chapel bell is always rung 13 times. mander Captain Brian Bassett and his www.colgate.edu/scene/pfcessays 2008–2009 CALENDAR: fellow soldiers while they communi- history, and school spirit. What are you interested cated with the sheik. The objective August 31, 2008 Founders’ Day Convocation was to secure the sheik’s handshake April 28, 2009 Awards Convocation on encouraging his fellow villagers to resist the threats of al Qaeda, who May 16, 2009 Baccalaureate Service (day before Commencement) in learning about? The Scene wants to know. were pushing the natives from their May 16, 2009 Torchlight Procession (Commencement Eve) 13 homes. In exchange, the sheik would ask the Americans to rebuild the May 29, 2009 Reunion Awards Ceremony/Torchlight Procession school that al Qaeda had bombed and

Write to us at [email protected]. 12 scene: Autumn 2008 * Colgate Day is celebrated by many around the world every Friday the 13th Railroad in Upstate New York. Reaccreditation produced over the last 35 years, geo- institutions will adapt to serve a dra- The three-week seminar was The university has been reaccredited chemist William Peck and his student matically larger elder population, and Live and learn funded by the National Endowment by the Middle States Commission. researchers found increased amounts at the same time, how individuals will for the Humanities’ “We the People” Regular accreditation is part of the of the isotopic form of carbon that is work to ensure that their communi- project, and supported by Colgate’s tradition of voluntary self-regulation released through burning fossil fuels. ties are serving the elderly’s needs. Upstate Institute. designed to ensure the continuing That buildup is evidence of the at- “Our goal is for teachers to bring quality of American independent mospheric buildup of carbon dioxide Syracuse, New York’s briny springs back what they learn here to help colleges and universities. The Middle that causes the greenhouse effect and produced salt for nearly 150 years be- jump-start their students’ knowl- States Association of Colleges and resulting climate warmup. fore they were shut down in 1926. But edge,” said Graham Hodges, director Schools oversees Colgate’s accredita- the Salt City didn’t exhaust its natural of the teachers’ institute and profes- tion. resource. According to geography sor of history and Africana and Latin Syllabus Professors Constance Harsh (Eng- professor William Meyer, politics had American studies at Colgate. lish), Joe Amato (physics and astrono- more to do with the industry’s demise. For O’Neil, the experience gave him FSEM 134 Nanotechnology my), and Adam Burnett (geography/ Salt sales contributed as much as new ideas that will help enhance his MWF, 10:20-11:10, Lathrop 303 associate dean of the faculty) orga- 20 percent of tax revenues for the lesson plans. Rick Geier, Associate Professor of nized an 18-month-long self-study state in the early 1800s; but when the “If I can develop new ways to get Chemistry that focused on the curriculum, but federal tariff charged on imported salt my students talking and revved up also addressed wide-ranging ques- was cut in half by Congress in 1830, Ayanna Williams ’08 was one of 12 stu- about this important part of Ameri- Course description: Imagine repairing tions regarding virtually all aspects of New York had to reduce its prices to dents who spent three weeks in a remote can history, it makes a difference,” your body without surgery, driving a Colgate’s operations. remain competitive. When the tariff Ugandan jungle as part of an interdisciplin- said O’Neil. car that does not need gas, wearing Elaine Hansen, president of Bates later disappeared, New York’s salt ary extended study course that involved During sessions held on campus, clothes that never get dirty, and College, led the evaluation team, who springs reservation simply couldn’t research on rare mountain gorillas. The the teachers learned from 16 leading taking an elevator to the moon. Such visited the campus for three days in compete with other, cheaper sources group worked with community leaders in scholars, writers, photographers, and is the hope and the hype of nano- early March. The commission officially like rock salt. Even so, the reservation the village of Buhoma and park officials at Peck also unwittingly discovered singers from across the country. technology. In this first-year seminar, acted on June 26, 2008, “to reaffirm remained open into the early 20th the adjacent Bwindi Impenetrable National implications for the food industry: the Colgate was a perfect setting for scientific and sensationalist visions accreditation and to commend the century because its operation pro- Forest. There is growing concern that the buildup of these carbon isotopes in the institute, added Hodges, who of nanotechnology will be critically institution for progress to date and for vided nearly 50 politically appointed park’s habituated mountain gorillas are the syrup also masks its quality, mak- led several of the lectures about the examined through a combination of the quality of the self-study process.” jobs — the most important package of becoming more susceptible to disease as ing it easier for manufacturers to get history of slavery, because of upstate readings, lectures, discussions, and Of some 50 institutions considered patronage appointments available in contact with humans grows. The Colgate away with “cutting” syrup with fillers New York’s rich heritage as one of the hands-on activities. We will attempt for reaccreditation in the most recent upstate New York, said Meyer. team helped determine if this is the case such as high-fructose corn syrup most important centers of abolition- to forge an appreciation for the cycle, Colgate was among only 15 ac- and, if so, how diseases are being trans- without getting caught. ist activity and home to key figures nanoscale, an understanding of the credited without conditions and who There is a significant gap in knowl- mitted. Here, Williams reflects upon the

Daddio Andrew Evidence of stress on sugar maple including Frederick Douglass, John excitement and the challenges, and were commended, an affirmation of edge about the biological diversity of experience: trees is also shown by the carbon Brown, and Harriet Tubman. The an awareness of the societal and the high quality of the Colgate under- the region around Colgate, and biol- isotope data. The larger implications Teachers explore rich history of group also visited sites of interest ethical implications of emerging graduate experience. ogy professors Tim McCay and Frank “Each week, the groups would rotate and for carbon dioxide buildup and global abolitionism in upstate N.Y. such as the Harriet Tubman House in technologies. Frey have set out to fill it, by creat- perform a different type of research: biol- While his students were on summer Auburn and the National Abolitionist Recent findings from Upstate warming are potentially important: ing a natural history museum of the ogy, geography/GIS, or community health New York’s $8 million sugar maple in- vacation, Patrick O’Neil, a social stud- Hall of Fame in nearby Peterboro. On the reading list: Institute-funded research Chenango Valley. surveys. We made some great improve- dustry, the third-largest in the United ies teacher from Charlotte, N.C., spent Jessica Clarke, a history teacher – Nanoethics (F. Allhoff, P. Lin, J. Moor, In the 1920s, when the Ku Klux Klan Having discovered thousands ments and huge discoveries. States, could begin dissolving and time in “summer school” at Colgate. at Camden (N.Y.) High School, said J. Weckert) held key gatherings in New York State, of biological specimens scattered “The process of performing public flowing northward as the optimum O’Neil and two dozen other K-12 the outings would help determine – Stories of the Invisible (Philip Ball) its local members sometimes — cu- throughout campus — some dat- health research is never as clean and range for sugar maples shifts. teachers from as far away as Califor- what will make the best day trips for – Engines of Creation (K.E. Drexler) riously — didn’t show up. Prior to ing to the mid-19th century pretty as it seems when you read about nia received a history lesson of their her own students, “allowing them to – Nano (J.R. Marlow) widely publicized events, such as the and stored in unassuming it in journals and books. The constant Each morning at 8:00, several Ham- own as they attended the Institute on become more aware of the history in 1925 Fourth of July parade in Elmira shoeboxes — they began reevaluation of goals and procedures has ilton widows dial the phone to check Abolitionism and the Underground our backyard.” Key assignments/activities: Two or an October 1927 parade in Corn- enlisting students’ made me excited about pursuing my own on each other’s well-being; they also laboratory projects, an oral report, ing, not only did black men succeed help to sort and research in the future. have keys to each other’s homes. That Right: Hugh Humphreys, and a fictional essay on an implication in convincing local officials to insist catalogue them “The coolest thing that we did was support network is just one example life of the mind a local scholar of the of technology. the marchers leave their hoods off, and then tracking the Mubare group: one silverback of how assistance for senior citizens abolitionist movement but black women sometimes went to scour the gorilla, an infant the size of a 3-year-old is handled differently in a small com- in upstate New York, The professor says: Visiting the the wives of local Klan members with region to child, a few adolescents, and several adult munity like Hamilton compared to the evoked the memory of Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty an ultimatum: “we know who you collect known females. We got the chance to see all of state’s capital. Whereas in Albany help the famous 1850 Ca- Hawk, N.C., I was struck by the advanc- are and what your husbands are do- missing specimens. Not only will the them at once as they were feeding under comes more often from the govern- zenovia Fugitive Slave es in aviation — in particular, the social ing; if they march, we’ll boycott your museum support teaching on campus; a tree. Several of the adolescents were ment and large nonprofit institutions, Law Convention at a and societal implications of such tech- businesses and tell of your prejudice they also plan to digitize the entire swinging around in trees, and the silver- in Hamilton it is friends, families, and gathering at confer- nology — that have taken place since throughout the state.” collection, making it accessible to back was guarding the group. To see the neighbors who usually provide assis- ence organizer Graham the first flight in 1903. This led me to These courageous examples anyone through the web to educate very creatures that we had been research- tance, found sociology and women’s Hodges’s antebellum think about present-day technologies were uncovered by history professor the world about the biodiversity of ing was a powerful moment. studies professor Meika Loe. home. that are in their infancy. Creating this Charles “Pete” Banner Haley in his the region. “I grew as a scholar, and learned my By 2025, while the overall popu- Above: A metal course was a natural for me, as nano- research into black family, social, and physical limits, how I work in a group, lations surrounding Hamilton and slave collar, on display technology can involve a great deal of community networks within upstate and how I react when I hit a roadblock. I Albany are expected to expand by at the National Aboli- chemistry. New York from 1890–2000. couldn’t have asked for a better capstone roughly 3 percent (since 2000), the tionist Hall of Fame in Undergraduate courses on the experience for the four years I’ve had at number of citizens 65 and older will Peterboro, N.Y. subject of nanotechnology are quite A record of global atmospheric Colgate.” have expanded by 35 percent. Loe’s popular, but most involve advanced changes and tree health has been longitudinal research project aims treatments of the subject; mine is found in a breakfast condiment. In to answer the questions of how local aimed at non-science majors. chemical analyses of maple syrup Daddio Andrew 14 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 15 art = surprising + inevitable. Ewing and Chung attended thanks play, which is a dark comedy about a Written in blue crayon, this short to a grant from NITLE, a nonprofit dysfunctional family in Oklahoma. equation — scribbled by an attendee initiative dedicated to promoting “It’s immovable, an indelible image of the 54th Robert Flaherty Film liberal education, and Hughes worked . . . people move out, but the house Seminar — joined other drawings as an intern. never changes,” he said. He added that and notes on the walls of an informal Chung was particularly struck the set suggests a child’s dollhouse lounge set up in Clifford Gallery. by Silvia Schedelbauer, a German- combining a juxtaposition of the The seminar attracted artists Japanese filmmaker whose work deals “gothic and the whimsical.” and scholars from around the world, with intercultural issues, feminism, and this year internationalism, and identity politics. Preview Fête de la Musique Open mic three film “Her work based on her intercul- When the 2008 Chenango Summer and media tural background was extremely MusicFest celebrated Fête de la Mu- studies interesting; this feeling of belonging sique — the French festival tradition minors, Al- to different worlds and at the same marking the summer solstice — in lison Ewing time not belonging in either,” ex- June, several Colgate student and ’08, Jina Chung ’08, and Adam Hughes plained Chung. alumni musicians were part of the ’10, had the opportunity to take part Ewing said she felt privileged to inner workings of a truly international in the prestigious event (named for see a film by Kurdish filmmaker Bah- chamber music festival. The four-day the famed American documentary man Ghobadi and became inspired event hosted a range of professional Daddio Andrew filmmaker). with ideas for her own videos. “I’ve performers from strings, organ, harp, Featured artist Penelope Knuth coaches a chamber group during a Chenango Summer “It was totally engrossing,” said been learning a lot about world situa- and harpsichord to a Haitian Konpa MusicFest master class at Hamilton Whole Foods. Ewing. “With so many artists and tions and human migration,” she said, band. San Francisco-based harpsi-

culture scholars present, you were always ‘on.’ “and this has been a great exposure to chordist Jonathan Rhodes Lee ’00 was James. “Working as interns, perform- University of Connecticut, agreed that Alyssa Mayo ’08, Gutenberg Galaxy Everyone is focused on learning about really politically charged material.” one of the featured artists. ing, and discussing our pieces really the dual role of being a performing Senior Studio Project and experiencing the art.” Hughes, who works as the 35 mm “The experience was unbelievable prepare us for the real world of profes- artist coupled with organizing and ex- Front-page–worthy photojournalistic Under the theme, “The Age of projectionist for Colgate’s Friday and well-rounded,” said violist Laura sional music. It’s not enough to just be ecuting the event made the internship images I have come across generally depict extreme situations of violence and & Migration,” seminar-goers explored Night Film Series, noted how much he James ’11 of her involvement as an a great musician. You have to know unique. Violist Rachel Solomon ’09 the personal and cultural by-products learned from the open, and some- intern for the director, music professor how to plan and organize events and also served as an intern and Chenan- conflict. They are powerful on their own; of migration, conflict, and information times-heated, discussions that fol- Laura Klugherz, and her experience how to assist other artists.” go Player. however, our repeated interaction with technology, and the film movements lowed screenings and from working performing as a Chenango Player. Intern and Chenango Player John In the weeks preceding the them detracts from our appreciation of that have emerged as a result. Each with the seminar projectionist. Li Hua, Pursuit of Light, c. 1937–1948 Woodcut, “So much goes into planning and Biatowas ’04, who is completing a MusicFest, the Chenango Players the content. screening was followed by a discussion. Chung said the seminar, held in 6" x 6", Gift of Professor and Mrs. Theodore Herman executing a successful festival,” said master’s in violin performance at the performed around the community to I attempt to interrupt the sensational- The screenings were presented in June, broadened her thinking about ism of such images by using them to create Colgate celebrates “A Year of Chinese Art,” the pattern of wallpaper, the antithesis a unique way, Ewing commented. documentary filmmaking. “What I’ve Todd Rosenthal’s Tony Award–winning set design for August: Osage County “We didn’t know what we were gotten to see has completely changed a series of exhibitions, lectures, and events, of the sensational. A wallpaper pattern is sitting down to watch until it was what I thought the genre was,” said generously supported by Robert H.N. Ho ’56 a collection of images that is expected, playing on the screen.” Withholding Chung. “There are so many styles and in honor of Ted Herman, professor of geogra- repetitive, and harmless to the point of information about a film until after variations. It’s extremely refreshing.” phy, emeritus. The series is sponsored by the invisibility. Thus the pattern in which I have it had been screened, she explained, — Adriana Brodyn ’08 Picker Art Gallery, Institute for Creative and arranged these images points to their ulti- An outdoor public served to thwart any preconceptions Performing Arts, and Department of Art and mate shortcoming and my interest in this screening at the or prejudgments the audience might And the Tony goes to . . . Art History. work: they have become sterilized by their Flaherty Film Seminar have had. Todd Rosenthal ’89 won a Tony Award ubiquity. Our concern for them is ephem- arts for his set design for the Broadway Events include two exhibitions: eral at most. hit August: Osage County. The show Dec. 2, 2008–April 26, 2009 also won several other Tony Awards, Picker Art Gallery including best play, as well as the Woodcuts in Modern China, 1937–2008: Pulitzer Prize for drama. The New York Towards a Universal Pictorial Language Times called August “the most excit- ing new American play Broadway Jan. 19–March 5, 2009 has seen in years.” Rosenthal’s design Clifford Gallery competed with the likes of The 39 Reading Space: The Art of Xu Bing Steps (Peter McKintosh), Les Liaisons A printmaker and installation artist, Xu Bing’s Dangereuses (Scott Pask), and Macbeth work fuses traditional Chinese woodblock (Anthony Ward). Rosenthal holds an printing with a contemporary sensibility. MFA from Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Conn. A design profes- sor at Northwestern University in 8 Evanston, Ill., he originally moved to For a complete schedule, as well as Chicago to work with the Steppen- information on other arts events, visit wolf Theatre Company, where August www.colgate.edu/arts premiered in summer 2007. Rosenthal, a native of Long- meadow, Mass., told The Republican newspaper that he viewed the set he

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16 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 17 drum up publicity. During the event, ’40s fashion and celebrity photog- land, Tennessee Williams, and Lincoln Get to know: Adrian Giurgea the interns assisted the featured art- rapher George Platt Lynes, recently Kirstein,” said Underhill, who tries to ists with everything from setting up appeared in Self and Others, an ex- “recreate the look of male privilege stages to turning pages during perfor- hibition at Brown University’s David and glamour of that period. They also mances, and attended master classes Winton Bell Gallery. afford me the unique opportunity to given by the featured musicians. Some of the images in Underhill’s validate my aging female body in an The players also performed in vari- “No Man’s Land” series of portraits exhilarating act of masquerade. ous venues around town, showcasing and self-portraits in “DRAB” (dressed “‘No-man’s land’ is defined as classical chamber pieces by Mozart as as a boy) directly mimic Lynes, who an area of unowned, unclaimed, or well as newer works. made elegant portraits of his friends uninhabited land; or, in war, an area “My favorite piece was an ar- and lovers. in a theater of operations not rangement of a tango by Pietzola, “These included many of the controlled by either side,” she said ‘Introduction and Death of an Angel,’” heroes of my youth: artists and writ- in explanation of her series title. “I noted Biatowas. “I found it refreshing ers like E.M. Forster, T.S. Eliot, Henri propose gender as such a field, open to practice playing something more Cartier-Bresson, Isamu Noguchi, to question and contention, owned free and open.” Biatowas added that Christopher Isherwood, Aaron Cop- absolutely by no one.” Daddio Andrew he appreciated the opportunity to hear instruments and music that he English professor Jennifer Director of the University Theater

doesn’t usually get to hear. Daddio Andrew Brice listens to an audience – Director, actor, dramaturgist since 1980; came to Colgate in 2005 James noted the open and playful member’s comment during – PhD in theater, UCLA; BA, MFA, Academy of Theatre and Film, atmosphere. “It was amazing to get paper highlighted the revival of the by Colgate that has invested more her craft talk on happiness Bucharest, Romania; twice named a Fulbright Scholar to know the musicians,” she said. “All decades-old mainstay, which provides than $11 million into properties in in memoir writing at the – Has taught at the Academy of Theatre and Film (Romania), Ben Gurion culture of them were extremely friendly and diverse programming, including mid- the downtown historic district, with Colgate Writers’ Conference. interested in the students and the night films, matinees for area children, the goal of contributing to a healthy University (Israel), Universita Sapienza (Italy), University of Utah, community, and we got to connect live opera broadcasts, and a book-and- cultural and business climate in Hamilton College, University of California-LA and Berkeley, Pomona with the musicians as fellow artists. movie club. Hamilton. College, and California State University-Long Beach

& The MusicFest really fostered a con- “We do all this stuff because we’re On theater directing as his life’s work: When I was young, I dreamt about being a poet; some nection among the entire commu- a community theater, and that’s the Colgate Writers’ Conference important literary magazines in my native Romania even published me. But when I was 15 or nity.” — Adriana Brodyn ’08 history of this place,” theater man- “Happiness is harder to write than 16, I discovered theater. I went to the national conservatory, starting initially in dramaturgy ager Chuck Fox ’70 said. “It’s been a pain. For the writer of personal nar- and later on directing. I was running away from Soviet rule and from a professional destiny Hamilton Movie Theater’s community resource for 100 and some rative, happiness is a problem both that forces you to work by yourself. The act of making something with other people is what small-town charm years.” at the level of art and craft. For some inspires and excites me. It’s like building a church, or a house, or a palace and then stepping At a time when many small-town And the theater still maintains its reason, happiness is inimical to his- aside and saying, “This is what we did together.” movie houses have gone dark, the original charm. David McCabe, a Col- tory and memory as well, perhaps, As a director, your vision can be translated into something poetic. In a way, the creative The “Thistle Seeds” Hamilton Movie Theater — once on gate professor and film buff, told the to imagination,” said Jennifer Brice act is the closest the male animal could come to giving birth. My profession is to be an inter- Suzuki Violin School the brink of closing — is thriving more paper that “it’s the most welcoming during her craft talk on happiness in preter of the text, to translate the text on stage, to give it life but not to take anything away students display their than ever. establishment in our village for young memoir writing at the 2008 Colgate from the truth created by the genius of the playwright. budding talents on the The theater remains a fixture of children.” Writers’ Conference. The associate Photographer Linn On teaching theater: The Greek festivals that gave us the great tragedies and comedies Hamilton Village Green Hamilton in an era of mega-multi- The theater building is owned by professor of English and author of the Underhill (below, right) were community events, opportunities to come together and explore politics, wars, famines, at the Chenango Sum- plexes and Netflix, according to The the Hamilton Initiative, a for-profit memoir Unlearning to Fly served as a plays the part of Tennessee moments of elation or tragedy. Theater is done by communities for each other; therefore, mer MusicFest. Post-Standard. The Syracuse news- limited liability company formed member of the conference staff, which Williams in a re-staging of a it is given from generation to generation. Theater is also a craft, and not unlike people who also included Colgate’s Peter Balakian, arts George Platt Lynes portrait teach each other to work in wood or stone or metal, it is imparted through the guild. the Donald M. and Constance H. Pro- It is your duty to share with the students everything that you have. I am not very differ- of the writer and his lover, fessor in the humanities and professor ent from a tailor. It doesn’t matter who comes to me. I need to respect the cutting and the part of her “No Man’s Land” of English, as well as PEN/Hemingway measuring, but the fabric is my client’s fabric. If they bring cashmere, or a sack, I will still cut series. award winners Justin Cronin and Jen- Daddio Andrew it to measure a suit. Sometimes the results are miraculous, and sometimes one changes a nifer Haigh, and Pulitzer Prize finalist life. You see people blossoming. Bruce Smith, among others. What he came to do at Colgate, and how it’s going: One of the reasons I came, and why I was Several Colgate alumni over the hired, was to make theater as relevant as any other discipline. Among peer colleges, Colgate years have attended the conference, was slow to offer a concentration in theater and has yet to consider dance as an academic where writers of poetry, fiction, and discipline. The people who were here before me blazed a path that needed to be continued, memoir from around the country and the transition to a competitive and up-to-date program in terms of faculty, facilities, spend a week on campus talking and curriculum is what I’m in charge of achieving. about the writing life and honing In three years, we have done quite well. To grow the program, we put it upon ourselves their craft in workshops with the to teach a greater number of intro-level courses. We started doing an intro class as a senior staff. One recent attendee, first-year seminar, with wonderful results. It attracts better students, not those who think English major Jasmine Bailey ’05, has — wrongly — that theater is an easy, fun class. It is fun, but it is also enormously demanding. published her poetry in such journals We now have more than 20 senior majors and minors. as Adirondack Review, Spectrum Maga- Family: Our daughter Una is 10. My wife Simona — a wonderful teacher and actor and zine, and Portland Review. director ­— teaches here in the theater program. It is an opportunity for both of us to bring in the work that is the passion of our lives, theater. Exploring ‘No Man’s Land’ Art professor Linn Underhill’s black- Outside interests: The other day I overheard someone asking another person about their and-white portraits, based on the hobbies and I realized that what I do is so intense and time consuming and profound that

Daddio Andrew work of the well-known 1930s and every second of my life, I do one thing. Everything is, goes into, or is transformed into theater. Perhaps I’m one of the lucky. Linn Underhill 18 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 19 Biddle breaks Kerr record ported the Histiocytosis Association All-American defenseman as a senior, was named assistant softball coach. Get to know: Erik Ronning ’97 A 23-19 win against Coastal Carolina of America. Histiocytosis is a blood and also played baseball for two years. Leslie Cowen was named assistant in early September projected head disease that typically affects children Now semi-retired, Antone worked in athletic trainer and will work with football coach Dick Biddle — in his under the age of 10. the petroleum industry. women’s soccer, women’s basketball, 13th season — into the Raiders record A standout football and track and and men’s and women’s tennis. Matt books. Biddle’s 96th victory made Odds and ends field competitor, first at Utica Free Tyler is the new men’s and women’s him the winningest coach in school Colgate athletic director Dave Roach Academy and then at Colgate, Boykin assistant tennis coach; he was a history, moving him ahead of the was elected second vice-president was a diminutive 5-foot-7, 149 pounds. tennis professional at the Ken Caryl legendary Andy Kerr, Colgate’s football of the National Association of Col- But with a fierce determination and Ranch in Colorado. Jeremy Golden coach from 1929 to 1946. legiate Directors of Athletics for the drive, he became a second-team was appointed assistant strength and Before the season began, he talked 2008–2009 year. Central Oneida League All-Star in 1978 conditioning coach after working for about breaking Kerr’s record. Seven Oaks Golf Course played Ask Raider and three-year starter and honor- the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA “It means a lot to me; not person- host in July to the U.S. Senior Open able mention All-American safety in 2007. Bryan Pape ’08 was named ally, but for the program and the qualifying round. at Colgate. He won two state hurdle assistant coach of men’s rowing. Jen- Who are you, and what do you do? school,” Biddle told the Post-Standard Matt Lalli ’08 and Brandon Corp championships in high school and nifer Brown, a new assistant women’s As the Colgate mascot, my job is to help (Syracuse). “In 13 years I’ve had a lot ’09 earned All-American honors from several more at Colgate; his 55-meter basketball coach, just graduated from get the crowd going at sporting events, of great players and assistant coaches the United States Intercollegiate La- high hurdle mark of 7.50 seconds, set James Madison University. Russell represent Colgate athletics at community Daddio Andrew who were a part of that. I take pride crosse Association. Both were named in 1982, is still a Raider record. Today, Peterson is the new women’s track events like the Fourth of July parade, and in it.” to the third team, the first time any Boykin is special deputy New York at- and field and cross country coach. He really embody the spirit and fun that come Colgate player has earned a place on torney general for guns and gangs. is a former standout track performer John W. Beyer Head Men’s Soccer Coach along with the Colgate fan experience. Lifting for life the top three teams since the 1947 at the University of Iowa. – Hometown: Simsbury, Conn. In August, Colgate football players season. A few days later, Lalli was se- Promotions and new hires Nathan Davis was appointed assis- What’s up with your hat and – Colgate student years: History major, varsity soccer (defender), plied their strength and endurance to lected by the San Francisco Dragons in Jason Lefevre ’02 and Brad Dexter ’96 tant men’s basketball coach after five go ’gate boots? Sigma Chi, Career Center peer adviser help charities fight a rare disease. At the second round of the Major League were elevated on the men’s hockey seasons at Bucknell. Carly McNaugh- I’m an outdoorsman of sorts, and my three- – Honors: Howard N. Hartman Coach of the Year Award, 2008; named the “Lift for Life” fundraiser, nearly Lacrosse draft, while teammate Chris staff. Lefevre moved into the second ton ’06, a new assistant coach with cornered hat and boots reflect the history a top U.S. assistant coach by College Soccer News, 2002, 2004 35 players competed against each Eck ’08 was chosen by the Boston assistant position, while Dexter slid the women’s ice hockey program, of the Leatherstocking Region of upstate other in lifting and skills competitions. Cannons in the fourth round. into the first assistant position with played four years with the Raiders and New York. Name a few key things that are important to you as a coach. The charity event in Sanford Field Women’s hockey player Sam Hunt the departure of Andrew Dickson, served as captain in her final season. One part of my philosophy is that the players must be the owners of the team, not renters. House was featured in the Observer- ’09 was invited to participate in the who accepted a scouting position Amy Krakauer and Russell Hunt have To instill a sense of ownership, you must first identify the core of the team — the leaders Who “wears” you? Dispatch (Utica) and on Syracuse’s Canadian National Women’s Under-22 with the Columbus Blue Jackets of the been named assistant swimming and who will serve as role models on the field and in the classroom for our younger players. They My lips are sealed. Seriously. They’re sewn 93Q morning show. Summer Selection Camp. She was National Hockey League. diving coaches. Krakauer comes from set their own goals and ambitions. Maybe it’s winning the Patriot League championship, shut. “This is a fun way to rally around one of 15 returning players from the John Gilger was named assistant Columbia University, while Hunt had or an NCAA tournament, or maybe beyond that. Then we identify how we are going to get those who are battling rare diseases,” 2007–2008 squad. The camp took director of athletic communications. been coaching at Ohio Northern. there, develop a plan, and put it into action. What’s been your proudest said linebacker Greg Hadley ’10. place in August at York University He comes to Colgate from Hartwick Being an alum, I can illustrate my passion for Colgate soccer, which partially provides the moment so far? motivation my players need to succeed. They must understand that playing for the name on “Lift for Life” is sponsored by Uplift- in Toronto. Peter Minchella ’08 was College. Jamie Mitchell was appointed I received the “Rookie Spirit Award” at 8 the front of their shirt is more important than the name on the back. Jamie Herrmann ’09 ing Athletes, a nonprofit organization named to the National Association athletic administrative intern for Cheer Team and Mascot Camp. Check out www.gocolgateraiders.com breaks away from founded by former Penn State player of Basketball Coaches Honor Roll, 2008–2009 after serving as market- for game schedules, rosters, statis- How did leaving your job as assistant coach at Colgate to coach at Northwestern two Marist defenders Scott Shirley after his father died of recognizing collegiate basketball ing and promotions intern for the Do you have any special talents? tics, online ticket ordering, and news University before returning to become head coach in 2005 impact you? during Colgate’s 1-0 kidney cancer. University chapters are student-athletes who excelled in aca- Homestead-Miami Speedway. I can ice skate and dance. and video features. For scores, call To be honest, I left kicking and screaming. I had an offer to be their assistant coach. I was overtime win over the operated by student-athletes who are demics. He graduated with a degree Tony Regitano, former Onondaga the Raider Sportsline: 315-228-7900. leaning toward staying and was talking to Dick Biddle [Colgate’s football coach] about it Red Foxes at the Puma dedicated to raising awareness about in molecular biology. Bryan Pape ’08 Community College head coach, at dinner at the Colgate Inn. Dick doesn’t say a whole lot, but finally he got fed up and said, Do you have a mascot Ticket office: 315-228-7600. Raider Invitational. rare diseases. Colgate’s fundraiser sup- and Andrew Hatzenbuhler ’08 became “Erik, if you ever want to come back here, you’ve gotta leave.” That advice, from a person I “arch enemy”? the first Colgate oarsmen to row for respect tremendously, encouraged me to make that all-important move. I wouldn’t be here The UMass Minuteman and I have had a Chelsea Hoffman ’11 receives a steadying hand on her rope from instructor Robby ReChord the United States in international today if I hadn’t gone to Northwestern. I wouldn’t have been prepared enough. few showdowns, but I don’t see it elevating at the Outdoor Education Program’s first-ever Backyard Adventures tree climbing class. competition when they competed at to the level of the Stanford-Cal brouhaha. Coming off a big year, and carrying a top 40 recruiting class, how high are your the World Championships in Branden- It’s all in good fun. expectations for this season? burg, Germany. I will always set the bar higher each year. But I consider the season a series of seasons, and What will we read about in future it is irresponsible to get ahead of yourself. From a player standpoint, we are as “soccer tal- Alumni make sports hall of fame ‘Ask Raider’ columns? ented,” and as athletic, as we’ve ever been. We have the best team chemistry we’ve ever had. Former Colgate athletes Ralph Antone I’ll be sharing athletics trivia of all kinds. We certainly have the potential to contend for a Patriot League Championship again, and ’58 and Carl Boykin ’83 were inducted to compete in the NCAA tournament. A benefit is that we have been there before; however, into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of now we have a target on our backs. We’re looking forward to the challenge. Do you have a Colgate sports trivia topic Fame this year. Nicknamed “The Train” suggestion or question for Raider? Send in high school, Antone graduated from Do you have any outside involvements? an e-mail to [email protected] and Utica’s Thomas R. Proctor Senior High I’m working on a master’s in athletic administration at SUNY Cortland. I also run summer put Ask Raider in the subject line. School, where he was a four-sport soccer camps at Colgate and Northwestern, and I am co-director of the UCSB Elite camp in Pottstown, Pa. athlete and stood out on the football field, in 1954. At Colgate, he was a Anything new and exciting in your life? three-year football letterman and a I’m getting married to Amber Plesniarski, who’s from Hamilton and a 2000 Binghamton two-time captain, playing against graduate. Mayfred and Judy Plesniarski, who used to own John’s Shoe Shop in Hamilton, are Syracuse legend Jim Brown in football her grandparents. The wedding is December 20, in Cooperstown, and the Colgate faculty and lacrosse and against Illinois’s Ray band Dangerboy is going to play. Nitschke, who became a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker. Antone let- Do you have any hobbies?

Daddio Andrew tered in lacrosse his last two years, I enjoy exercising and golfing. I like to grill. One special recipe is my super burger. I don’t becoming an honorable mention want to divulge the secret. All I’ll say is, the cheese is on the inside. Daddio Andrew 20 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 21 In the media

The “Thirteen American Arguments” Jimmy and to discover evidence that world superpower, says Phillips. “Bad particularly their shared dreams for “The housing market has hit a sloppy bottom.” Books & music run the gamut, from issues of indi- may scuttle his campaign. Richard’s money” refers to a new phenomenon the global expansion of human free- — David Michonski ’73, a real estate executive, in an interview on CNBC’s Information is provided by publishers, vidual identity to our country’s role in efforts take him to the halls of Con- in wayward megafinance — the dom. Agrippa Hull, a freeborn black Closing Bell authors, and artists. the world. Whether it’s the environ- gress, the dinner tables of influential emergence of a U.S. economy that is New Englander who volunteered to ment, international trade, interpret- Washingtonians, and the Mississippi globally dependent and dominated join the Continental Army, served Up for Renewal: What Magazines ing law, Congress vs. the president, battleground, where he observes the by hubris-driven financial services. Kosciuszko as an army orderly and “You need to cook up a deal with the gods.” Taught Me About Love, Sex, and or reformers vs. elites, these are the contestants’ contrasting campaigns as Phillips explains that the U.S. dollar helped shape his views on slavery. The Starting Over issues that galvanized the Founding well as the local social and racial caste has been turned into bad money as crux of the story is Jefferson’s failure — Tony Aveni, astronomy and anthropology professor, in an Associated Cathy Alter ’87 Fathers and should still inspire our system. Told against the background it has weakened and become vulner- to uphold his promise to Kosciuszko Press article about the historical significance of May Day for farmers (Atria) leaders, thinkers, and citizens. “Argu- of a year of national election upheaval, able to the world’s other currencies. In to free slaves. Jefferson died without ment is strength, not weakness,” says this is a tale about politics, history, all these ways, he says, “bad” finance fulfilling that promise to his friend — Up for Renewal is Fineman. “As long as we argue, there deception, and change. has failed the American people and and to a fledgling nation founded on “I had some wonderful professors; they weren’t proselytiz- Cathy Alter’s true- is hope, and as long as there is hope, pointed U.S. capitalism toward a the principle of liberty and justice for ing at all. My experience with them was life changing.” life story of living we will argue.” The Thirteen American Ready for the Defense global crisis. all. Author Graham Russell Gao Hodg- by the advice of Arguments was listed on the New York Mike Langan ’91 es is the George Dorland Langdon Jr. — Reverend Martha Swords-Horrell ’77, to the Syracuse Eagle Newspapers magazines for one Times and Washington Post best seller (WhoooDoo Mysteries/Treble Heart Friends of Liberty: A Tale of Professor of history and Africana and as she described how her time at Colgate inspired her to become a pastor full year. She con- lists. Books) Three Patriots, Two Revolutions, Latin American studies. sulted the sages at and the Betrayal that Divided a Elle, Marie Claire, Wormburner: A Hero’s Welcome The protagonist Nation The Case of the Hidden Dentures “Wherever we go, I’m always impressed by how devoted and O, Self, and others Songs by Steve Henry ’93 in Mike Langan’s Graham Russell Gao Hodges Owen Magruder loyal Packer fans are. But I knew that long before I got to for advice on everything from get- (DIVE Records) new legal thriller (coauthored with Gary Nash) (William E. Edmonston Jr.) ting rid of underarm jiggle to how to is Hank Fisher, a (Basic Books) (AuthorHouse) Green Bay.” quoted quoted have a meaningful relationship with Based in New York first-year criminal — Mark Murphy ’77, the new CEO of the Green Bay Packers, talking about her mother. She would learn how to City, Wormburner defense lawyer Friends of Liberty This is the second the upcoming season throw fabulous parties, command her is an indie rock who is caught up tells the story of novel in the coworkers with a firm shake of her quintet fronted in a sinister plot of three men whose mystery series

& pen, and (of course) “Find His Seven by songwriter/ political intrigue, lives were braided written under the “If the rest of the world is moving on, and we’re standing Secret Pleasure Triggers!” That was singer/guitarist courtroom antics, and a roller-coaster together by issues pen name Owen still, that’s not a good thing for us.” the idea, anyway. But the true story is Steve “Hank” Henry. This 12-song LP romance. Acting more like Sherlock of liberty and race Magruder by Wil- Alter’s surprising inner transforma- blends rootsy, lyrical powerpop with Holmes than Oliver Wendell Holmes that fueled revolu- liam Edmonston, — Gary Trauner ’80, who at press time was a candidate for U.S. Congress tion as she chronicles the course of her punk and New Wave influences. Anti- in the courtroom, Hank exonerates tions across two professor of psy- from Wyoming, addressing concerns about the nation’s energy woes and

magazine year while she deals with Music.com gave the album four stars, clients by catching the real bad guys. continents. The chology emeritus. the environment many of the difficulties of life — a calling it “astounding … Henry sounds Before Hank and his boss can rescue friendship between Thomas Jefferson While assisting rotten job, a dear friend with a serious like other vocalists that are neither their new client, a U.S. senator, from and Thaddeus Kosciuszko — a Polish his son with house renovations in the illness, and her own fears of rejection from his genre nor his time … the sto- the jaws of an apparent IRS investiga- patriot and hero of the American city of New Boston, John Braemhor, a “… it is unlikely that campaign giving has suddenly become and loneliness. Ultimately, she comes ries combined with the scenery make tion, a hit-and-run attack rips their Revolution — is the heart of the book, retired Scottish policeman, finds a set a common pursuit of working-class families.” to realize that anything can change a Wormburner new and, to this point, law firm apart, putting one person in of dentures in a wall behind a medi- life that’s ready for it — even hers, and unmatched.” New York Press noted the a hearse and another in a coma. To cine cabinet. That discovery and the — Jay Mandle, W. Bradford Wiley Professor of economics, in a Washington even Cosmo. band’s reputation as one of the most find the killer, Hank must defend the Colgate bestsellers disappearance of the previous owner Post op-ed on small donors bombastic live acts in the northeast, senator by himself in a criminal inves- at the Colgate Bookstore of the house lead him down a path The Thirteen American saying “a Wormburner show has tigation that is spiraling out of control. of intrigue and mystery that involves “You need to be able to put on a backpack, be in huge down- Arguments: Enduring Debates much in common with amphetamine- • Crafting Fiction, Poetry, & Memoir secret codes, murder, smuggling, and That Define and Inspire Our fueled soul revivals, if such a thing Bad Money Edited by Matt Leone (director, Colgate attempted assassinations, all cloaked pours, and keep your chin up and be incredibly flexible.” new, noted , new, Country ever existed. It’s refreshing to find a Kevin Phillips ’61 in deeply troubling psychological rela- Writers’ Conference) — Catherine Cardelús, assistant professor of biology, in an American Howard Fineman ’70 band like Wormburner who so clearly (Penguin Group USA) tionships. Braemhor attacks the mys- • In An Instant Association for the Advancement of Science podcast on what it’s like doing (Random House) believes in the power of the classic teries with his deductive powers and Bob ’83 and Lee ’82 Woodruff research in a tropical forest pop song to lift a room full of people In Bad Money, • Unlearning to Fly tenacity, breaking the codes, solving Mixing scenes clear off its foundation.” Kevin Phillips Jennifer Brice (English) the murders, thwarting the smuggling and figures from describes the con- • People and the Sky operation, and resolving the underly- “Alumni are not just heavy users — they’re heavy engagers.” the campaign 1952 sequences of mis- Tony Aveni (astronomy and anthropology ing psychological dynamics. — Charlie Melichar, VP for public relations and communications, in a New trail with forays Felton McLellan Johnston ’61 guided economic and Native American studies) York Times article about the ways in which alumni use print and electronic into 400 years of (Lulu.com) policies, mounting • Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics Also of Note: media to communicate with the university and each other American history, debt, a collapsing Vic Mansfield (physics and astronomy, Re-Centering Culture and Knowledge Howard Fineman Felton Johnston’s housing market, emeritus – deceased) in Conflict Resolution Practice (Syra- asserts that every historical fiction threatened oil • The Comeback Season cuse University Press) is a collection of debate, from our takes place in the resources, and the end of American Jennifer Smith ’03 essays by scholars and practitioners “I will have to do a lot of things on my own that are a little nation’s founding to the present day, election year 1952. domination of world markets. He • The Memory Keeper’s Daughter of conflict resolution who explore the scary, like getting my hair cut or ordering food when I is rooted in one of 13 arguments that Veteran lawyer- asserts that America’s current chal- Kim Edwards ’81 role of culture, race, and oppression defy resolution. It is the very process lobbyist Richard lenges (and failures) run striking • Early Art in resolving disputes. Phillip Richards, really don’t know what I’m ordering, but I think that makes of never-ending argument, Fineman Passmore is re- parallels to the decline of previous Matt Hotham ’03 professor of English, contributed an you a more interesting person.” explains, that defines us, inspires us, cruited by a Mis- leading world economic powers — • Napoleon essay and served as coeditor of the — Jillian Ferris ’08 in a Union-Sun & Journal (Lockport, NY) Q&A as she and keeps us free. While making the sissippi senator to especially the Dutch and British. Steven Englund ’67 book with Sandra Bowland ’77, among prepared to move to Taiwan for 11 months with limited knowledge of case for nurturing the real American derail a primary election challenge by Global overreach, worn-out politics, • Taxi! others. the language dialogue, Fineman captures the upstart Congressman Jimmy Biddle. excessive debt, and exhausted energy Graham Russell Gao Hodges (history and essential issues that have always Richard, a low-key but skillful opera- regimes are all chilling signals that Africana & Latin American studies) compelled healthy and heated debate. tor, maneuvers to better understand the United States is crumbling as the

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24 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 25 As companies burn off natural gas during oil production, the flares produce significant greenhouse-gas emissions (and millions of dollars go up in smoke). Many who live in the midst of Nigeria’s oil-producing communities complain of chronic health and environmental problems associated with the gas flares. The acid rain caused by this flaring has contributed significantly to the virtual extinction of most fish popu- lations in the area. Nigeria is Africa’s Sabotage top crude oil-exporting nation, and yet the people who live in the delta are among the poorest in Africa. What I wanted was closing footage for my documentary about oil production in the Niger Delta. What I got was a week Members of MEND, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger in a Nigerian military prison. Delta, the controversial group called

Thornbury thugs or terrorists by some, an armed wing of the political resis-

E. Kendra tance by others

By Sandy Cioffi ’84 eryday occurrence. It’s commonly known that the JTF tinues to “divert” funds dedicated for development, danger for being seen with the JTF. Every hurdle (Joint Task Force – Nigerian military) are complicit the Nigerian military has deployed troops to occupy the checkpoint officers presented for holding us in I really thought it was typical harassment, no big in the bunkering; the huge tankers must clear their the villages and contain the resistance. This situation custody was overcome: passports, visas, etc. But each deal. But then the junior officer ordered me and my official checkpoints both coming and going. has drawn paltry media attention. Since the non- time we overcame a hurdle it was replaced by a new film crew to get out of the boat, a step in the Nige- I’ll never know why the JTF stopped us. We were violent Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was ex- pretend reason for holding us. It was chilling. rian military checkpoint routine we’d never experi- clearly a ragtag group of Americans — hardly an ecuted for criticizing the government’s oil policy in While the crew and I were placed in the com- enced before. As we climbed up a rusted chain to an upscale boat of oil company executives or anyone of 1995, the only stories about the delta you’ll find in manding officer’s quarters — where, in a bizarre imposing concrete jetty, residents were pulling up means or “importance.” Were they actually looking mainstream media involve MEND kidnapping oil twist, a TV played soft-core porn — officers and se- and dropping off cases of bottled water as “gifts” — for us? We didn’t have our cameras out of their bags workers. (Unfortunately, the militants’ shift from curity personnel outside determined our fate. I tried aka the toll to pass by without incident on the river. at the time. But to the JTF, any Americans knowing political demands to violent tactics worked in terms to negotiate our way out of the situation, loudly and The soldiers sell it to nearby village residents — a details of the abuses in the delta are a danger, par- of getting them some coverage.) upfront, while my production coordinator, Tammi creative way of requiring bribes without exchanging ticularly if they’re savvy to the Nigerian military’s But in all of our time here, the military has only Sims, quietly sent text messages to our contact in cash. involvement in bunkering, kidnapping, and garden- ever stopped us to give us a hard time, and it had the United States, Leslye Wood, to let her know we We were in the Niger Delta of Nigeria to continue variety crime. The military blames all illicit activity never taken more than a bit of cheeky dialogue and a might have a problem. filming for Sweet Crude, a documentary chronicling on the militants — MEND (Movement for the Eman- playful refusal to pay (we followed the lead of our Ni- A basic principle in any military situation is this: the devastating effects of oil production in the region cipation of the Niger Delta) — and the United States gerian friends) before we were on our way. Because the orders soldiers have given you hold until their su- — specifically, the systematic theft of vast oil riches seems to buy that line. Any official statements the Nigerian government is pretty friendly with the perior officers pass along new orders. So, if you’re al- from under the feet of a population now living in ab- regarding the situation in the Niger Delta are riddled United States, it seemed logical enough that we’d lowed to talk to each other, eat, reach in your bag, or ject poverty and environmental decimation. On the with concern about the “criminal” militancy, some work in the region without serious incident. use your phone, you do it like crazy before the game day we were ordered out of the boat, we were travel- even suggesting that they are terrorists. And the This time, the situation escalated quickly. First changes. My crew was amazing: calm, smart, and ing to a village called Egbema, to film a woman who United States supports the Nigerian military against we were told that we were being held at the check- brave. In the few hours we had to do it, we destroyed can no longer fish in waters that had fed her family this increasing insurgency with hardware and mili- point for our own safety — maybe they thought DVDs, smart cards, tapes, notes, and a camera — in for more than 70 years. Ironically, this area is one tary intelligence. This militancy does have criminal we were being kidnapped? (This is hard to believe; short, everything that could get us convicted of “es- of the few that has experienced relatively little of elements, but it is also a political resistance move- they never asked if any of us were concerned about pionage” (a bogus charge used against others who the environmental damage that oil production has ment. I have found no official State Department ex- the Nigerian man accompanying us, and we gave have tried to record the suffering of the people in caused in most of the delta. Until recently, the area pression of concern for the root causes of the unrest. off no “I am so relieved that you just saved me from that region for decades) and anything that could be had been spared by the luck of the draw — this part For two-and-a-half years, I’ve been chronicling being kidnapped!” vibes.) After the safety excuse used against the people who had worked with us in of the river had just not been dredged yet. But now, the protracted struggle for justice for the Niger Delta expired, we were told we could only continue to Nigeria. Destroying our work was the right thing to the bunkering — in which oil stolen from cracked as it shifts toward a more urgent conflict. As the oil travel on the river with a paid military escort, which do, but devastating nonetheless. It represented more pipes is placed on renegade tankers — has overtaken companies’ extraction methods continue to ravage no responsible filmmaker would ever do — it would than two years of work and was crucial to finishing this corridor of the river. Massive oil spills are an ev- the environment and the Nigerian government con- place the villagers in jeopardy, and we’d be in greater the film. Ryan Hauck

26 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 27 It is a heady concept to be seized at gunpoint, and need, but we will be forever grateful for having had. justice. Even one hour held against your will when What is the one thing the everyday person in it’s compounded when you feel responsible for the We spent the next week detained by the SSS in you’re innocent is a terrible burden, let alone the America needs to know about this issue? Nigerians who have trusted you — the ones in your Abuja, Nigeria, never charged or officially arrested. years many have faced. What they can understand immediately is that notes and on your footage. Unfortunately, I knew We weren’t physically harmed, just uncomfortable We were picked up by the military on a river in what’s happening in places like this is no longer far that the State Security Services (SSS) were renowned and very scared. Our quarters could have been worse, Nigeria for reasons I’ll never fully know. Once they away. The most concrete and obvious way they’ll for fabricating evidence, abusing Nigerian journal- but hardly matched the “hotel-like” environment Googled the film title and my name, we were held know the difference is the price of gas. But I would ists, and detaining people indefinitely without described to our families by the State Department, because the old guard military in Nigeria does not ask people to go beyond the price of gas and under- charges. As we were being driven from one military though they never saw our rooms. I was held in a want this story told. They were open about this. Had Q&A stand the true price of oil. Even if we became green base to another, I was seated next to the SSS com- room with a flea-ridden mattress, with no air condi- I been filming only militants in masks with guns — enough tomorrow to stop needing petrol, we are re- What are the roots of your interest in social justice? mander. He was on the phone with his boss when tioner or fan in a 100-degree environment (a condi- an image that supports the narrative the Nigerian sponsible for having decimated places like the Niger I was doing a paper for Professor Hunt Terrell in I overheard the words “arrest number” and “charge tion that changed after 14 lawmakers stepped up for government wants disseminated — I believe my Delta for 50 years. What are we going to do about it? my freshman year. I had to go into the stacks and is sabotage.” us). I had sporadic access to food and water. The lack crew and I would have walked. The truth is that Here’s the upside. As dire as it can seem, it’s really read the Congressional Record about choices made Oh my god. of water was the hardest part. I am struck by and a people living in this region have been ripped off and fixable. Whereas other countries don’t, Nigeria has in 1954 regarding Guatemala. Reading that openly, We still had our cell phones, so I called Tammi, little embarrassed at how quickly I felt weak and a bit left for dead for half a century. It’s a pressing political the resources, if only the political shift occurs. So if on the floor of Congress, a decision was made to who was in another car, to tell her what I had heard. broken in there. issue and requires long-term preventive diplomacy, Documentary filmmaker Sandy Cioffi ’84 my story gets out there, Sweet Crude can be part of overthrow a government because of our relationship I had to call rather than furtively send a text because At one point, after sleeping for two hours, I was not more AFRICOM troops from the Pentagon. OK, a coming wave of people knowing that the Niger with the United Fruit Company, my 18-year-old eyes my polarized prescription sunglasses rendered the woken for interrogation. I was questioned four times not as sexy as approaches go, but it’s what has a class is archaic or unimportant. If I’m using a piece of Delta is one of probably 100 villages around the popped out of my head. I had the feeling that some- screen illegible, but without them I was virtually total — once for six hours. A constant feature of inter- shot at averting another African travesty. Ironically, editing software that John Knecht could never have world that are impacted by 50 years of oil produc- how, if people could see the consequences to the life blind. But it was time to tell our U.S.-based team to rogation is fear of what might come if I failed to give the only footage the SSS confiscated from us was the anticipated, it doesn’t change the fact that he taught tion, and we have to be a part of how those places of a person in Guatemala, they wouldn’t allow this them what they wanted, “peaceful solutions” footage — the “hope” footage, me what a good part in the story is to cut. It doesn’t turn around. You can’t just start driving electric cars to happen. I started to go to every lecture I could — I although I never knew intended to round out the film with a vision for a matter what I use to make the cut. What matters is and say, “Sorry about all that.” heard a Salvadoran torture victim speak on campus. what that actually was. just Niger Delta past peak oil. that I was taught basic editing and storytelling. At one point, after sleeping for two I got involved in political activism, through Bunche I tried to think of some It was only because 14 U.S. lawmakers led by What’s your next project? House and in Syracuse. of the questions as really Maria Cantwell and countless others in the commu- Why did you choose to tell the story about oil in I intend to use this film as an activist tool toward bad moments from film- nity advocated courageously that we were released the Niger Delta? preventative diplomacy for this issue. For example, hours, I was woken for interrogation. Why did you choose documentary as your mode fest audience Q&As, just as quickly as we were. As we flew out of the country, Originally I was just a camera for hire. I was in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has prom- of activisim? to keep my sanity — it I read that the price of oil had reached an all-time Northern Ireland to document the behavior of the ised me that when the movie is done they are going Ultimately, art outlives politics. Sitting in the dark helped. Had it not been high. Yet I knew that for the first time in my life, I RUC [Royal Ulster Constabulary] during the Good to do a screening. I was questioned four times total — with popcorn and with people around you let- for the constant low- had paid the true price of oil. For one week, my crew Friday Peace Agreement, and a local organization When I’m done with that, I want to make a film ting themselves be washed over with the emotion grade terror that they and I had been denied our freedom and every other that was going to Nigeria got my name. So my first about the craftsmanship of wine, bread, and cheese, of why something matters — that’s what makes would switch tactics to basic right so that those in power could control that trip there, I was filming a nonprofit organization all made by women. One is a group of sisters who once for six hours. change. I became devoted to the idea that witness- violence, I would have natural resource with impunity. Here at home, we building a library. As ing, and then retelling that story to other people, found some of it inter- have abdicated all moral authority to do the same. luck would have it, I was my role in all of it. get serious help. So, I looked right at the SSS com- esting. Now, I can only remember how horrible my Hopefully, those U.S. lawmakers who signed a letter happened to be in this …we are responsible for having mander and dialed. His knowing smile as I spoke own fear smells. It haunts me to think about people on our behalf will use this tiny moment of attention village in the delta Your first experience in filmmaking was at is one of the eerie images I can’t shake. In the other who do jobs where they smell other peoples’ fear ev- to address the real issues about oil — not just the that has been really Colgate. What was the most important thing that car, Tammi turned to Cliff and said, “How do you ery day. What I can tell you is that intimidation yields price of gas — for a start, and push for third-party impacted from the con- you learned from that? decimated places like the Niger spell sabotage?” Even under stress, she is an impec- bad information. I could not remember basic details international mediation in the Niger Delta. If they do sequences of oil when I took Filmmaking with John Knecht, and if I’m not cable texter. that I had no reason to try to hide. this, our detention was ultimately worth it. If they the young student mistaken, it was the first time he’d offered it. Joe They drove the five of us (four filmmakers and I used to make that point about torture in political do not, it was just awful. resistance organiza- Berlinger ’83 [the documentary filmmaker] was in Delta for 50 years. our Nigerian guide and friend Joel Bisina) from Warri arguments with friends. tion decided to switch that class as well. to Abuja — a dangerous eight-and-a-half hour drive Many things that were A Niger Delta villager named Janet prepares containers of gasoline to sell on the black mar- to militancy — when In the same semester, I was taking American In- in trucks with six armed soldiers per vehicle. It was once philosophical are ket. With other income options such as fishing wiped out by the environmentally devastat- MEND was being formed. I knew that I was looking won their winery from their father in a bet, one is a tellectual History with Kit Hinsley, and The History hard to decide if I wanted the drive to end or hoped now physical. A mem- ing oil-production industry, many of the region’s residents resort to this dangerous activity at what would be in two to three years a huge story. nun in an abbey who makes cheese, one is a bread- of Science. So here I am studying mass movements it would continue forever, because I had no idea what ber of my family said, to feed their families. Not only were there no cameras, there were maker in Oregon. It would be a sort of painterly, and resistance, storytelling and filmmaking, and awaited us. I was haunted by thoughts of every pris- “What kind of a country no news agencies; there wasn’t even anyone who beautiful, experimental documentary. After all this reading Stephen Jay Gould and ideas of punctuated on or torture movie I had ever seen. Damn Midnight detains someone seemed to know this place existed. The consequenc- danger and guns, I think it might be time to go to equilibrium. It all came together. There I was with Express, Papillion, and Death and the Maiden. without charges, who es were about to come home, and no one was watch- Italy and follow some women making wine. my little Super 8 camera and hot glue splicer trying We asked if we could listen to music on our iPods cannot see a lawyer, ing. It just seemed like one of those moments that is to make this experimental film to represent the idea (to help with our nerves and burn out the batteries whom they know is not ripe for an independent camera to get in there fast. What kind of a car do you drive? since we had video clips on them we did not want a real security threat — of punctuated equilibrium versus evolution. It’s all This is funny, but it’s true; at the start of the movie so undergraduate-heady and intellectually arrogant the SSS to find). Huddled in the back, three of us just to send a message, How are you working around the footage that you I owned this beautiful 1967 Mercury Monterey con- when I look back at it, but it was so stunning. shared one set of headphones while Tammi played just to intimidate them, lost while you were detained? vertible, off-white with a white top. And it got about To have been given a camera at the same time DJ. I have never been so happy to hear the Dixie what kind of country?” I can’t go back in the country. We hope to be able six miles to the gallon. I looked in the mirror and that I was having such an explosion of ideas was the Chicks in my life. Along with Natalie Maines’s “Truth Sadly, the answer is the to raise money so that some of the people whom thought ‘the enemy is you.’ So I sold it and I put it in perfect thing to create someone who, for the rest of No. 2” — “you don’t like the sound of the truth com- United States, Nigeria, I had either already interviewed or was supposed the movie. Now I have an old beater ’96 Saab and it their life, would always stop and consider the con- ing from my mouth” — came the Pretenders’ “Revo- and countless others. to interview can be flown to New York and inter- gets about 26 mpg. tent of the message first, and then decide which tool lution,” a long-standing rock favorite for iconoclasts Illegal detention is a view them there. Some, I am interviewing on a USB of communication to use. What’s the last thing you watched? born into the wrong era: “Bring on the revolution, I blight on our collective camera, capturing the Yahoo Chat, and putting it in No matter how much the tools of communica- I just rewatched The Thin Blue Line to get a little Errol wanna die for something.” Truth be told, these were soul and has to end the movie. the defiant tunes, and easier to remember now, but immediately. And if tion move and shift under your feet, you are still in Morris. I’m trying to sort out how to do some aspects Tammi started by spinning slow, comforting songs, anyone being detained charge of the story. That message is more potent of my story that I don’t have footage for, and that’s including an old spiritual hymn featuring harmonies is a real criminal, let’s than ever, because after all, what we learned in basically what he does the whole time. I have to keep from my closest friend. It literally made that harrow- hear the evidence and filmmaking class, from the technical perspective, reminding myself not to be intimidated by having is yesterday’s news. But that doesn’t mean that the pieces of footage missing.

ing ride bearable. It’s an iMix that no one wants to bring him or her to Sandy Cioffi

28 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 29 What is the cost of intellectual sustainability? Put another way, why does a Colgate education cost so much — and what is the return on investment for our students?

Behind the Sticker Price A look at what’s driving the price of a college education today, and how the

university is managing the issue By Dick Anderson

When Zachary Fellman was looking at col- 60 percent of them are doing so without financial Education in Washington, D.C. Not only are many leges, “he had some very definite ideas about the aid. For those parents, if current trends continue, drivers structural in nature, he said, “It’s a very labor- type of educational institution he wanted to go to,” the four-year cost of a Colgate education will total intensive industry. If you try to enhance productiv- recalled his mom, Teri. A native of Los Angeles, Zach somewhere in the neighborhood of $210,000. ity, you have the potential to negatively impact looked to the East for a small liberal arts setting — The situation is hardly unique to Colgate. As quality. The issue’s not going away anytime soon.” remote location or otherwise — ideally at a school the cost of higher education continues to outstrip In examining this complex issue, we might ask where he could play lacrosse. When decision time cost-of-living increases (Colgate’s tuition went up the philosophical question: What is the cost of intel- came, he got a handful of acceptance letters from 5 percent last year), the question of how colleges and lectual sustainability? Put another way, why does schools on both coasts, including “scholarship offers universities manage their finances — from tuition a Colgate education cost so much — and what is from every school except Colgate,” Teri said. to financial aid to their endowments — has drawn the return on investment for our students? And After visiting the campus with his parents, what the scrutiny of even the Senate Finance Commit- what is Colgate doing to balance competitiveness cinched Zach’s decision was his acceptance letter. tee. In January, the bipartisan committee asked the and affordability? “It was absolutely phenomenal,” said Teri, a prac- nation’s 136 colleges and universities with endow- ticing attorney (husband Mark is a professional ments of $500 million or more — including Colgate A word on price and wealth photographer). “I got the impression that they really — to share information about endowment, fees, and The price of tuition is a tricky thing to enumerate. understood him.” financial aid. And regardless of his or her financial situation, every A senior this fall, Zach is majoring in peace and “This is the most controversial issue in higher student receives a discount to the actual price of a conflict studies with a minor in Middle Eastern education,” said President Rebecca Chopp. “The issues Colgate education, which in 2008–2009 is $53,570. and Islamic civilization studies and studied for a of what we can do to manage costs and to increase “Whatever the costs are, tuition doesn’t pay it semester abroad in Israel last spring. “That was an resources, while providing value to students and all,” said Kevin Rask, a Wake Forest University pro- amazing opportunity,” said Teri. “He’s been intellec- connecting to our alumni, are the key priorities that fessor who studies the economics of education (and tually stimulated by several of his professors — I and the Board of Trustees — all of whom are alumni formerly a Colgate faculty member). “You’re still and that’s the key to everything.” or parents — work on continuously.” not even covering your annual costs.” Ultimately, he The cost of tuition, room, board, and the student “It is very costly to try to provide the ambitious said, a college has to weigh any number of factors — activities fee at Colgate for 2008–2009 is $49,170. and enlightening experience that we’re trying to including the old standby of “supply and demand” “We had an inkling that it was going to be bad, but provide to our students,” added David Hale ’84, vice — when administrators decide where they’re we never expected it would be that expensive,” said president for finance and administration. “From going to set a price. This year, Colgate is essentially Teri. “But Zach’s our only child — he’s it — so we managing utilities to buying insurance and certain underwriting the cost of each full-pay student with were able to afford him a lot of opportunities.” goods and services, we should employ best practices $4,400 and each aided student (on average) with As parents of a “full-pay” student (a term that is in order to manage costs.” $34,000. [For more, see sidebar, “So why can’t you something of a misnomer, but we’ll get to that later), Many cost drivers are things that institutions just make tuition cheaper?”] the Fellmans have plenty of company. Of the 2,750 don’t have a lot of control over, said Steven M. Bloom, The health and wealth of an institution rests on students returning to Colgate this fall, approximately an assistant director with the American Council on its endowment, and in Colgate’s case, the relatively

Illustrations by James Yang 30 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 31 So, why can’t you just make tuition cheaper? “We are investing in a student’s education in the same way David Hale ’84, financial vice president, explains

we did twenty years ago; however, we are offering more, and Given Colgate’s significant “wealth gap” relative to peer institutions, we rely more heavily on revenue it costs more.” DAVID HALE, financial vice president from student charges than the schools with whom we compete for students and faculty. As a result, a price cut would have a significantly greater impact on Colgate’s operations than our peer institutions. Higher education has changed When Hale started his senior year at Colgate 25 As for expenditure control, we must always be scruti- years ago, he was a geology major with a minor in nizing opportunities to achieve cost savings and create history — and the cost of a Colgate education was efficiencies; however, Colgate’s two largest expense $11,400, plus another $900 for books, supplies, and lines are financial aid and compensation. Our single- the like. “My professors in geology were superb — most important strategic priority is to make Colgate I learned a great deal from them in terms of how to more accessible by increasing the number of financial study and how to think. But by the time I got to my aid packages we can offer to admitted students. senior year, I was a little more interested in business. A reduction to this $35 million expense is not under So I left geology, which was probably good for both consideration. As for compensation, Colgate works me and science,” he added with a laugh. hard to provide “market” salaries to faculty and staff, Hale went on to New York University’s Stern and, in order to compete effectively with our wealthier School of Business, spent a few years working for peers, we employ smaller levels of faculty and staff Paramount and Sony pictures in Los Angeles, and (on a per-student basis) than they do. Lowering costs returned to Colgate in 1993, working in the develop- in the area of compensation would have a direct and ment office for three years before joining the finance immediate impact on the quality of the educational and division. From the vantage point of an alumnus- extracurricular experiences provided to our students. turned-administrator, “I would say that we are doing Were we to reduce the size of the faculty, class size so much more than what was offered twenty-five would increase, and students would lose essential years ago — and what was offered then was terrific,” opportunities for close interaction with their profes- said Hale. “It’s a much more intimate experience, sors. When new academic offerings — such as the new The relatively small size of Colgate’s endowment is the most with smaller class sizes, more professors, far more systems biology program under development — come expansive student life programs, and more ambi- exploration of the initially unsuspected range of online, we of course will not eliminate an existing significant factor affecting not just operating budget, but tious study-abroad programs.” knowledge and relationships that give worth and department or major. “The delivery of a quality education is more com- dignity to our lives, as learning does to human life also tuition pricing and what the institution is able to offer in plex than it was in the 1970s or 1980s,” added Chopp. more generally.” In the wake of strong investment returns and “Knowledge has become far more interdisciplinary The transformational nature of a Colgate educa- incredibly generous contributions to the endowment, terms of programs, services, and support. and driven through technology. Today, we teach sci- tion begins with the connection between under- Colgate has aggressively increased the annual amount ences with equipment and machines and programs As seen in the accompanying pie chart illustra- graduates and professors — and the university’s of endowment support provided to the operating bud- that nobody could have dreamed of twenty years tion, although costs have increased significantly 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio is key to nurturing get; however, the endowment is the university’s primary ago. A library, to give another example, must now over the past 20 years, how the university allocates those personal relationships. Of Colgate’s $147.3 financial asset, and endowment spending decisions accommodate technology in addition to providing its resources on an annual basis has not changed. million operating budget for 2008–2009, the largest must balance current needs with a commitment to space for books and studying.” “Essentially,” said Hale, “we are investing in a expenditure is compensation, at $82.4 million. preserve (and hopefully enhance) its value for future Knowledge has become a more global pursuit student’s education in the same way we did twenty “We are a heavily personnel-dominated institu- generations of Colgate students. Spending down the as well, with study-abroad programs more of a years ago; however, we are offering more, and it tion,” said Chopp. endowment beyond levels necessary to maintain inter- small size of its endowment is the most significant “There is pressure on spending endowments,” necessity than a luxury today. Nearly 63 percent costs more.” “At top-rate liberal arts colleges and universities, generational equity (Colgate has averaged a spending factor affecting not just operating budget, but also admitted Hale, who noted that Colgate budgets of all Colgate undergraduates study abroad under faculty are the most highly educated people in your rate of 4.8 percent of the underlying endowment tuition pricing and what the institution is able to approximately 5 percent of its endowment toward the supervision of full-time faculty (a number that The human equation workforce,” said Rask, who taught economics at market value over the past five years) in order to offer in terms of programs, services, and support current operations annually. “Our spending and jumps up to 70 percent with the inclusion of such To illustrate Colgate’s profound effect on its stu- Colgate for 16 years before leaving for Wake Forest reduce prices could risk the long-term viability of our such as financial aid for its students. Income for this investment policies are geared toward the long term, domestic off-campus initiatives as Colgate’s National dents, Lyle Roelofs, provost and dean of the faculty, last year. “And at a place like Colgate, they demand great 189-year-old school. year’s operating budget of $147,320,539 comes from so that future generations can also benefit from Institutes of Health program in Washington, D.C.). paraphrased remarks made by Jerry Balmuth, Harry good researchers who are also good teachers — and a variety of sources. Total student charges provide the endowment.” “It’s a wonderful way to expand the global knowl- Emerson Fosdick Professor of philosophy and reli- that is a smaller subset of PhD professionals.” approximately 63 percent. The Annual Fund is the The rub, he said, is when one looks at a key figure edge of the faculty,” Chopp said. “Faculty members gion, to a recent 50-year reunion class. “A Colgate Further complicating the education equation university’s third-largest annual revenue source, pro- in the endowment equation: how much per student come back to campus and bring their knowledge to education seeks to impart and awaken a fresh is the fact that a third of Colgate’s faculty are 55 or viding 7 percent. A multitude of smaller sources yield a college has to spend. Compared to its peers, at the rest of the students.” sensitivity to otherwise unnoticed aspects of nature older, creating a bit of distortion toward the high another 7 percent, while the rest — approximately 23 $255,974, Colgate’s endowment-per-student rate Such experiences can be life-changing, but spend- and of the human world,” Balmuth noted. “Colgate end of the wage scale. While Colgate can’t match the percent — is spent from the endowment. falls significantly short, which presents a major chal- ing three weeks in a remote Ugandan jungle carries sets and frames the original agenda around which a compensation levels that these great minds could As of June 30, Colgate’s endowment had a market lenge in being able to afford to offer a comparable a price tag. Colgate spends about $2.5 million per student’s sense of self and self-esteem can subse- command in the commercial sector, the university value of approximately $705 million, having achieved level of services and support to the very best year on study-abroad and off-campus programming, quently develop. It critically processes and forms does face some pressure to offer competitive salaries an average annual investment return of 11.3 percent colleges and universities in the country against or roughly 5.5 percent of the university’s $47 million both personal and social persona. By its teaching, in trying to hire and maintain faculty who might over the last five years. whom Colgate competes, but who are wealthier. instruction budget. it inspires respect for learning and the beginning otherwise be attracted to a more urban setting. “You

32 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 33 than $10 million annually on athletics, funding 25 Colgate will award $35.3 million in financial study of college graduates’ salary potential ranked intercollegiate athletic teams including football and aid in the 2008–2009 academic year, an increase Colgate second among liberal arts colleges in mid- hockey. Given the university’s location, travel costs of $9.8 million (or 38.4 percent) since 2003–2004 career median salaries, as well as fifth (and the first are one inevitably expensive line item. and $17 million more (93.7 percent) than a decade non-Ivy school) among universities whose highest- “We also have to invest in facilities that support ago. The average institutional grant award for all paid 10 percent of alumni take home the biggest wellness and other forms of physical activity financial aid recipients in 2007–2008 was $29,452, salaries regardless of how long they have been out for the whole campus community,” added and this year saw a slight uptick in the number of school. Roelofs. “This also amounts to major capital and of families needing financial aid. Among prospective students, Colgate remains a “A Colgate education seeks to impart and operating expenses.” Thanks to gifts to the university, Colgate is work- top destination, with more than 9,400 applicants On a related note, outside regulations are anoth- ing to provide more than 50 additional financial last year — the largest and most diverse pool ever. er driver of costs. As a charter member of the eight- aid packages to deserving students. Yet remaining school Patriot League — which leads the NCAA in “need aware” — which means having to turn away awaken a fresh sensitivity to otherwise unnoticed aspects Division I graduation rates among student-athletes highly qualified applicants for whom Colgate can- — Colgate is held to the same rigorous regulatory not offer financial aid — is the best the university environment as larger institutions. “We love our can do in providing access, and in fact is its single- of nature and of the human world.” JERRY BALMUTH, Harry Emerson Fosdick Professor of philosophy and religion athletics, but the NCAA and the league we’re in most significant cost-containing measure. both produce regulations at an alarming rate,” said “We work with the admission office so that we’re Chopp. A Patriot League Team Green Committee, supporting their efforts to build the best possible for instance, was recently formed to focus on class we can admit,” explains Hugh Bradford, as- environmental protection and promotion through sociate vice president for budget and financial aid. athletics. Beyond athletics, in response to the “We had a trial year a few years ago of admitting Americans with Disabilities Act, fire safety regula- students need blind, but it’s something we couldn’t tions, asbestos abatement, and the like, Colgate has sustain in the long run.” invested significant resources to make the campus To close the gap with its academic peers, both safer, more accessible, and healthier. now and in the long run, growing the endowment is key. “We’re very committed to expanding our Keeping Colgate accessible endowment for our students,” said Chopp, who In recent years, nearly all first-tier colleges and Growing up in Hamilton, All-State soccer and ice noted that Colgate’s Passion for the Climb campaign universities have seen a surge in applications due to hockey standout Simon Jarcho ’08 got to know the is “very much a campaign for endowment.” Of the what Rask calls a “demographic bulge” in high school Colgate faculty and coaching staff pretty well over the years. And, while his older brothers were eager to get away from the small college community The rising cost of fuel then spills over many line items, from of everything from paper to fuel oil, that distinction a particularly visible, if predictable, example of a where they had spent most of their lives, Simon is significant. rapidly increasing expenditure. embraced Colgate’s offer of an Alumni Memorial athletics travel to airfares for study-abroad programs to the “The cost of keeping an older campus such as “Every piece of equipment we buy for ITS [Infor- Scholarship — which is awarded each year to Col- Colgate’s warm in the winter and cool in the sum- mation Technology Services] has a lifespan of four gate’s top 200 admitted students — and even took cost of transporting food and other necessities to campus. mer is a daunting one,” he said — particularly when to six years,” said Roelofs. Add to that double-digit a job with the Office of Admission as a tour guide. the cost of fuel oil a year ago was somewhere in the inflation in the costs of books and scholarly periodi- “His friends joked about him being the mayor of the “Making sure that our students get support will always be our neighborhood of $65 per barrel, and reached a high cals, and you have a budget challenge that may be village,” said dad Harry, a social studies teacher at of $147 per barrel in midsummer. The rising cost of impossible to sustain indefinitely. Hamilton Central School, where Simon graduated priority.” ART PUNSONI, director of purchasing fuel then spills over many line items, from athletics “In our effort to provide a research-capable as valedictorian in 2004. travel to airfares for study-abroad programs to the library, our librarians are continuing to work to get Simon spent a semester in London as a junior cost of transporting food and other necessities to those costs under control,” Roelofs said, by working with the economics study group, went back to $400 million campaign, $163.5 million is earmarked seniors — a number that will top out in 2009. In the campus. “Making sure that our students get support in consortiums and with publishers of journals to for general endowment and the Annual Fund (while near future, colleges will find themselves competing will always be our priority.” discuss new models for information delivery. another $87.5 million is for financial aid and access, for a smaller pool of academically qualified students The environmentally friendly wood-fired boiler, Construction inflation, meanwhile, had been which would bring additional relief to parents). whose families can afford to pay full tuition. For a installed during the energy crisis in the early 1980s, climbing steadily at less than 3 percent annually school like Colgate — which competes in the mar- could hire a graduate student from Syracuse for provides more than 75 percent of Colgate’s heat and until a spike in inflation in building materials drove What price education? ketplace “more on specific qualities than on price,” $2,500 to teach a course, but we don’t go that way,” domestic hot water needs and saves the univer- up costs more recently by close to 10 percent. That “Certainly the sticker shock makes you think about as Bradford put it — outstanding instructors, small said Roelofs. sity about a million gallons of oil a year — a cost adds up quickly when you’re building a $58 million the cost of tuition,” said another full-pay parent, class sizes, and great facilities may not come cheap, savings likely to exceed $1 million in 2008–2009. facility like the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center, which Carolyn Byrd of Atlanta, whose son is a sophomore but they don’t go unnoticed. Inflation, information, and investments Colgate is looking to expand its use of biomass with opened last fall, or completing a $60 million expan- at Colgate this year. “Its value will be determined “Our Colgate parents are deeply appreciative of In the current economic environment, the hard costs the first large planting of willow (10 acres) which, sion and renovation of the Case Library and Geyer over the long run.” (The youngest of four, Anthony the connections that their children develop,” — some obvious, some not so — of providing the within five to eight years, will produce a signifi- Center for Information Technology (completed in Reynold Baldwin Jr. broke from family tradition — Chopp said. “And alumni connections provide years kind of Colgate education that students and parents cant amount of the wood needed to produce the January 2007). his older brothers and his father all went to More- of friendships as well as important business have come to expect are going up at an even faster campus’s own energy. And, more broadly, Punsoni “A classroom where a philosophy seminar is house College — when he opted for Colgate.) and professional connections that last a lifetime.” rate than a 5 percent tuition hike begins to cover. and his team are constantly working to negotiate going to happen doesn’t have to be that expensive,” While salary certainly isn’t the only way to Hale agreed: “Being part of a high-achieving, Since arriving at Colgate in 2006 after 21 years at multiyear agreements with suppliers and vendors. Roelofs said. “But you can’t offer a quality educa- determine the value of an education, it is one objec- broad alumni community is absolutely wonderful Vassar College, Art Punsoni has noted many similari- Another inevitable expenditure, the university’s tional experience without offering state-of-the-art tive measure of success after graduation. “There’s and invaluable. I think what we are delivering for ties between the two schools — with one notable employee health care bill, exceeds more than $5 mil- science labs and excellent scholarly resources.” evidence that graduates of more exclusive, more our students is incredible,” he said. “At $50,000, it exception. “The climate here is somewhat colder,” he lion each year, and has been growing more than 15 In athletics, Colgate is one of only two “top 25” Oxford to work this summer, and had a job waiting selective universities do earn more,” said Rask. Stud- better be.” said. On a typical winter morning, “You wake up here percent annually. In recent years, Colgate has taken national liberal arts colleges that compete at the for him with the Princeton Economics Group when ies show people from selective schools or private and see a few inches of snow.” steps such as tightening up the benefits plan and Division I level. “It’s a long-standing tradition,” Hale he returned to the United States this fall. According universities enjoy greater salary growth over the Considering that Punsoni’s job as director of asking employees to take on higher copay levels. noted — and a commitment that the university to Harry, Colgate would have been out of reach were course of their careers than those who attend public purchasing means wrestling with the rising costs Information resources and technology constitute takes seriously. Accordingly, Colgate spends more it not for financial aid. schools or nonselective schools. A recent PayScale

34 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 35 On the afternoon of May 12, 2008, profiled people who lied to their families and Western journalists A Chinese volunteer salvages photos left study the rise of charities, NGOs, and volunteerism I was sitting in my apartment in central Beijing with hopped on airplanes to Sichuan, knowing their and scholars by Sichuan earthquake victims as mementos in the People’s Republic of China, an investigation I my husband, Christopher Henke, when the building parents or spouses would never countenance them pondered: Could this amongst the debris in Beichuan County. have been conducting for four years. began to sway. Chris was convinced that it was an going into such a dangerous region. A businessman be a turning point Indeed, the past decade has witnessed an earthquake, and hurried us outside. But I wasn’t sure told me about his friend, also an entrepreneur, who for Chinese society? explosion of NGOs in China. On the other hand, the until the web reports came trickling in half an hour packed suitcases of supplies and money and left Could this be the rise of NGOs and volunteerism is unprecedented, later — an earthquake in Sichuan province, near her business to work in the devastated region for moment when so it’s reasonable that people have been caught Chengdu. Chengdu? I gasped. Chengdu is almost two weeks. The people I knew in Beijing donated to China’s apathetic by surprise. In fact, had you asked me or other the government and the urban middle class experts in our field in the 1980s if we’d predict the state-run Chinese Red Cross, becomes aware of, appearance of grassroots or foreign NGOs in China The Chinese and Western media profiled but they also gave money and begins to take we would have said, “No way.” But it is important to people who lied to their families and hopped to acquaintances who ownership of, rural clarify exactly what is new and what is not, and to happened to own trucks social problems? understand how Chinese society is changing. on airplanes to Sichuan, knowing their parents that could be filled with Although the necessities and driven out impact of the earth- or spouses would never countenance them to a village where someone quake cannot be A very short history of charity in China

had a personal connection. underestimated, in There is actually a long and rich tradition of Carolyn Hsu going into such a dangerous region. Nongovernmental fact all of those trans- voluntary and compassionate giving to the poor A worker with Hua-Dan, whose motto is “Unfolding creative potential through theater,” conducts an activity with children at organizations (NGOs) that formations had been and needy in China. But while the Western concept New Citizens School, a private K-12 school serving the migrant population outside of Beijing. 1,000 miles away from Beijing, as far as Kansas had served other regions turned their focus on emerging well before of charity values giving to strangers, the Chinese is from Hamilton. How could an earthquake in Sichuan and sent their people there to see what May 12. I know this framework idealizes giving to kin. Institutionalized Chengdu shake buildings in Beijing? could be done. Planes and hotels empty of tourists because that’s why giving in imperial China (prior to 1911) was After the 1949 Communist Revolution, lineage The new generation: Of course we all know the answer now: a huge and business travelers were refilled with volunteers. I was in China: to dominated by clan-based lineage organizations, organizations were eradicated. The Communist volunteerism and NGOs earthquake, 7.9 on the Richter scale. One that caused Both CNN and party-state was the only “family” people would State-sponsored charity may not be anything a devastating amount of damage: nearly 70,000 the New York Times need from now on, according to the new regime, new in China, but independent volunteerism and people dead, 375,000 injured, and 5 million people described the which proceeded to set up a redistributive economy NGOs certainly are. Even 20 years ago, NGOs were homeless. Yet this enormous tragedy, broadcasted public outpouring to take care of everyone’s needs. However, in times essentially nonexistent in China. In recent years, all over the world via television and Internet, as unprecedented of disaster, the paternalistic regime would call on however, hundreds and maybe thousands have also inspired an enormous response. Hundreds and potentially the “popular masses” to support its work through been founded, focusing primarily on the areas of of millions of dollars in cash and materials, transformative, even donation drives. During the aftermath of the horrific environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and accompanied by volunteers, poured in from “defiant”: Chinese 1976 Tangshan earthquake, which killed approxi- education. The Chinese state, caught off guard, international sources. But there was another individuals were mately 250,000 people, ordinary Chinese people had to write up regulations governing these new source of donations and volunteers: China itself. so moved by the reached into their wallets to contribute to the rescue entities, which went into effect in 2004. By May 20, domestic donations had topped earthquake that and rebuilding efforts. Citizens have been called This transformation has been fueled, in large $500 million, according to the New York Times. they were shaking on to donate in response to floods and droughts part, by the idealism and energy of young people. Thousands of Chinese volunteers flowed into the off state control and and, most recently, the freak blizzards that wreaked In the early 1990s, when I taught at a Chinese devastated region, individually and as members taking matters into of organizations. The Chinese and Western media their own hands. Even 20 years ago, NGOs were essentially nonexistent in China.

havoc in China’s usually temperate southeast over university, college students had never heard of the Chinese New Year holiday this year. NGOs, or volunteering, or internships. But this year, which cared for widows and orphans and In other words, there’s nothing particularly a professor at Beijing University told me that all of supervised education (only for boys — but that’s shocking or unusual about the donations that her students talk about volunteering and discuss another paper!). Clan-based charity had a broad poured in after the Sichuan earthquake — except in the possibility of finding jobs in the nonprofit understanding of family: lineage organizations not terms of scale. This disaster was more devastating sector. And they don’t just talk — even before they only kept elaborate records of kin to make sure even than anything China has experienced since the graduate, they begin volunteering. At the offices of the remotest relative wouldn’t be left out, but also Tangshan earthquake. The reach of television Golden Key, a charity that serves blind and visually sometimes provided for people who were not on and the Internet meant that people could see and impaired children, a constant stream of student the rolls but did have the right surname. The idea hear and feel the horror of the situation more volunteers types and translates documents. The Serving the People was that everyone would be covered by kin-based fully than in the past. People in China also have founder of Hua-Dan, an NGO that conducts theater charity. In this realm, religious or private charities greater financial capacity today. In 1976, citizens workshops for Beijing’s migrant children, told me, were moot. contributed the equivalent of pennies and dimes. “The one thing we don’t lack is volunteers.” In fact, By Carolyn Hsu Of course, some people fell through the cracks In May, the members of the new middle class could Hua-Dan has more volunteers than it needs. And of this system. In these cases, the state would act give thousands of dollars, and the wealthy could this year, Project Hope, an organization that rebuilds as “family,” and the government built orphanages contribute hundreds of thousands, even millions. and serves schools in poor rural regions, started a and poorhouses. The state would also step in during In China’s rapidly transforming society, its times of major disasters and in very bad times often urged (even compelled) wealthy citizens to help (for citizens find a new spirit — and mode — of charity example, by donating resources or even setting up

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36 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 37 For those who want to make a difference in society, a job in the government is no longer the obvious choice, or even a reasonable one. And many of them do want to make a difference. The college students I taught in the China of the 1990s were individualistic and apolitical. Their idea of a good job was one with a good paycheck. Today’s college students are the children of China’s economic boom. Although few would be wealthy by U.S. standards, a substantial portion are from the new urban middle class and grew up with more wealth than any previous generation in China. Golden Key Because of the “One-Child Policy,” they are almost Founded in 1985, Golden Key Research Center of Education all only children, which magnifies their privileges. for the Visually Impaired helps visually impaired children For them, money is not the be-all and end-all that receive educational and vocational training and counseling it was for those in times past because they have in poor and remote areas of China. never truly experienced the lack of it, and, given China’s continuously growing economy, they do not and 1990s, the best and the brightest no longer expect to experience it in the future. Li, a volunteer

wanted to work for the state; instead, they sought to who was doing a one-year stint in China’s western Daddio Andrew start their own businesses in the emerging private desert, explained to me, “Nobody has to be incredibly sector, both because that’s where the money was worried about getting a job anymore. You know that and because a series of corruption scandals and the you can get a decent one. So that means people can Tiananmen Square massacre tainted the appeal of think about other things. You can think about what Carolyn Hsu shares more of her new the government. interests you, not just what is going to bring in research on the rise of NGOs and charities in Today’s young people were born after the a paycheck.” China in “Rehabilitating Charity in China,” which economic reforms, and they were children Li, and others like him, are seeking new appears this fall in the Journal of Civil Society. during the Tiananmen protests. They have never experiences, personal development, and to do An associate professor of sociology, she has experienced the all-embracing socialist state. something meaningful in the world. Brimming with published articles on Chinese business practices Working for the government is “just one of 300 self-confidence, they believe they have something and entrepreneurship, and on political corruption. occupations,” as one young man told me, and not a to offer. Song, a volunteer at a rural school in the far In her book, Creating Market Socialism: How particularly appealing one. A government job is seen northeast, told me, “We give our students the wings Ordinary People are Shaping Class and Status in as comfortable, but not particularly challenging; it’s to fly… We inspire them to study hard at school. China, Hsu explores the central role of ordinary for those who value security over ambition. They’ll give the next generation wings, too.” people — rather than state or market elites — in creating new institutions for determining status in China. By analyzing Volunteers collect clothes for Sichuan earthquake survivors at the Jiuzhou Stadium in Mianyang. shared stories about status and class, jobs and careers, and aspirations and hopes

Carolyn Hsu of people from all walks of life, Hsu reveals the logic Getty Images The Beilin Hope Primary School in Heilongjiang province outside of the state and existing bureaucracies, also whole economy — all the factories, all the stores, underlying the country’s is supported by China Youth Development Foundation’s motivated the individuals who founded the Chinese all the service agencies. Because the party-state emerging stratification Project Hope, which rebuilds and serves schools in poor grassroots NGOs I studied. It also inspired the bureaucracy ran everything, it had a monopoly on system. rural regions. thousands of individuals who poured into Sichuan all of the higher-paying jobs. The Chinese who came Hsu holds a BA from Yale to volunteer for earthquake relief, some of whom of age in the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, and most of the ’80s all University and MA and PhD volunteer teaching program similar to Teach for will no doubt organize themselves into sought party-state jobs, whether they desired power degrees from the University of America. China’s best college students lined up future NGOs. California at San Diego and has to apply. One of the purposes of previously taught at Williams College. A member of the Chinese young people not only join existing my research was to examine “You can think about what organizations; they also start their own. In fact, many why this spirit of individual Colgate faculty since 2000, of them are suspicious of existing bureaucracies volunteerism is so strong she says one of her favorite courses to teach is the senior and prefer to rely on their own efforts; for example, in China today, especially interests you, not just what is student organizations volunteer at orphanages among the young, middle capstone seminar in sociology and retirement homes. An online group of Chinese class urbanites. The first and anthropology, in which students do their own original backpackers set up the “1kg Project” — backpackers factor is the shrinking of the going to bring in a paycheck.” heading toward impoverished areas would add 1kg Chinese state. In the United research. of supplies, such as school supplies, food, or books, States, we tend to view to give to local residents. According to Ning Zhang the Chinese state as powerful and intrusive, but it or wealth or to make a difference in society. Since The logos (top to bottom) of three nonprofit organizations at the University of Pittsburgh, the 1kg Project is plays a much smaller role in Chinese society than the reforms, the Chinese state has been transform- that Hsu researched: Golden Key, Hua-Dan, and the China maintained by volunteers scattered all over China. it did 30 or even 20 years ago. Before the market ing itself from a paternalistic caretaker into more of Youth Development Foundation (sponsor of Project Hope) This desire to do something helpful, but to work reforms of 1978, the Chinese state essentially ran the an economic manager. Beginning in the late 1980s

38 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 39 40 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 41 42 scene: Autumn2008 stay connected I mighttake oneofthekidsoutsolo, forwhatIcall‘alonetime.’ You justgotafree hour. How would you useit? ago thathecanread;waskeeping itsecret! Kate is7,active, athletic. My husband,Con,works forafreight-forwardingandlogisticsfirm. Tell usaboutyour family are goingtotake thejobseriously. with Colgate,becausethat’s thebestproxy fordemonstrating they relative toyour means.Above all,we arelookingforinvolvement Consistent financialsupportofColgateisanotherelement,butit’s who aredemographically representative ofthealumnibody. that it’s inclusive. we arelookingfor, whichby definitionneedstobebroadenough We encourage nominations, andwe have triedhardtoexplain what How doyou approachtheprocess of selectingnew members? having astudentshadow you fora day. Volunteering canbeassimpledonatingyour airlinemiles,or have theinclination,ifthey onlyknew whattheopportunitieswere. out tothesamesetofpeople.Ithinktherearemorepeoplewho about communication.Also,thecalltovolunteer frequentlygoes while makingbetterconnectionswithcurrentstudents.It’s all Colgate hasastrongalumninetwork. What issuesaremostimportanttoyou asacouncilmember? much funitwould be! to anend,soitseemedlike anobvious next step.Ididn’tknow how the Presidents’ClubMembershipCommittee.Mytermwascoming colleague JohnNozell[’81]todorecruitingoncampus.Ilaterjoined Colgate whenIwasworking forChaseandvolunteered withmy automatic decision,butIwashonored.I’dfirstgotteninvolved with When they asked me,mychildrenwere 1and3,soitwasnotan Why didyou decidetoserve ontheAlumniCouncil? understand thescienceenoughtoexplain ittoinvestors. case, andIhelpthepromisingonesraise themoney. Ihave to looking toraise capitalpresenttheirresearchandbusiness I love thecombinationofscienceandbusiness.Drugcompanies What doyou findmostsatisfyingabout your work? – Careeradviser, internshipsponsor, Real – AlumniCouncilNominationsCommitteechair HealthcareGroup – ManagingDirector, BMOCapitalMarkets, MaroonCitation Get toknow: ChristineCroninGallagher’83 Presidents’ ClubMembershipCommittee, We lookforpeoplefromdiverse backgrounds Timothy is5,and I foundouttwo nights We wanttoenhancethat, World,

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Elizabeth: 312-527-1492 and theneedtoknow about thedisparities. phasized that stilllaginhealth minorities care Alvin Poussaint, aHarvard psychiatrist, who em- annual Saward lecture was held, given by Dr other endofthecountry —Portland, OR—the the annual Saward award forexcellence. Onthe medical school’s commencement andpresented item: InMay Iattended theUofRochester deed thereare8survivors. with aSaward I’llstart when Isaw ablankinthelastScene, when in - and your new classcorrespondent. Ivolunteered Hello! I’mElizabethSaward, Chicago, IL60611 505 N.Lakeshore Dr Apartment 513 Elizabeth Gallagher-Saward 1936 George: [email protected] Vero Beach,FL32963-3883 127 ParkShoresCir Apt A George Carmichael 1935 He passedaway in2000. Colgate andthencoachedat Wesley University. player inhighschool who continued playing at which hegraduated in1927. Hillwas afootball Hall ofFame at LebanonHighSchool (PA), from will beposthumously inducted into thesports It was announcedthat nextyear JosephHill 1933 Alumnus awards. received MaroonCitation andDistinguished uncle, Cornelius served asaclasseditor and Agmon. Inaddition tobeingMike’s favorite July 18toMike McCarrick’81andhiswife, Dana Milmoe, Maximus was LaddieMcCarrick born Named inhonorofthelate Cornelius‘Laddie’ 1930 foracompleteriam obit. to teachingphys edandcoaching. SeeInMemo- Hall ofHonorin1990. Billdedicated hiscareer 1932. Hewas inducted into theColgate Athletic for which hequalifiedfortheOlympic finals in in thehighjump, triple jump, andpole vault — an athletic scholarship fortrack andspecialized side inTraverse City, MI. HecametoColgate on the ageof100onAug17with hisfamily byhis class editor forthepast14years, passedaway at We 1929 315-228-6669; [email protected]. have news toshare, please contact Aleta Mayne: Should anyone up throughtheClassof1934 now hehad alltheinfo!Paul lives inToms River, away with Paul’s number. Ispoke toEdagain and in July, who had talked toPaul but Ididnotcome I didnotgethisnumber. Ithencalled KingDavis in mid-June, who knew that Paul had moved but abouts ofDrPaul White! Italked toEdHornung This isthesaga forthe search ofthewhere- Darien, CT 23 Lighthouse Gerald A Vernon 1937 I await your notices. are sad to report that aresadtoreport WilliamMPump, the’29 06820-5612 Way Ernest’s widow Don: 510-525-6983; [email protected] wonderfully active a2-year-old canbe. Santa Ana. ofhow Thisrefreshedourmemories accompanied byherparents who drove up from visit fromtheir great-granddaughter Kaitlyn, scattered, with anew great-grandson inDallas. daughters arehelpful. Their6grandchildren are programs andJohn plays golf occasionally. Their significant problems. Theyparticipate inexercise in theirhomeWeatherford, TX, without any and enjoyable srcompetitive experience. felt thiswas anice “cap” tohisvery rewarding into theUSTA Midwest Section HallofFame. He championship awards andhas beeninducted in anearliercolumn, hewon 34 “Gold Ball” natl had togive up competitive tennis. Asreported uses acane. ago. He’s had hip replacements andsaidhenow active until inskiingandothersports afew years a careerinsales, in1979. retiring Heremained Bill went tob-school afterColgate, followed by wife, Elsie, having sold theirhome2years ago. in aretirement center inVenice, FL, with his brothers andsonWilliam’69went toColgate. arbitrator inthegreater Bostonarea. Histwo working life. Afterretirement hewas asecurities then stayed Mutual with Liberty formostofhis to UofMILaw School, was lawyer, atrial and in Wellesley Hills, MA. AfterColgate hewent conversation. HeandJuliettearestillliving phone Paul FagerandIhad areminiscing Berkeley, CA 94707-2444 1050 MariposaAve Don Foley 1938 Jerry: 203-655-4592; [email protected] NY, which made it possible! inMarch.in theCaribbean Itwas roundtrip from his marbles! his time. Itdoesn’tseemlike hehas lost any of where heisintensely involved, take up much of hours andmembership inanoral historyclub, or less houseboundnow, but TVuntil thewee such events asWimbledon tennis. Heismore His sabbaticals in Europeenabled himtoenjoy Oswego, OR, where hewas aprof, now emeritus. were correct. the Englishgrammar andspellinginthebook mese, nevertheless was able tomake surethat when hewas inthenavy but didnotspeakBur- seeking help, andJim, who had lived inBurma doesn’t dothat there. HethencametotheUS ofthebankingbusiness inBurma butcritical one wasa dissident Burmesecitizen abook writing usual off-the-beaten-track story!Itseemsthat his title when hewas inthenavy) was up tohis great conversation. as soonhecouldidentify my voice, we had a I was totally amazed when Icalled himbecause had animplant inhisheadsothat hecouldhear. of thetimes! NJ, hislandisnow beingtilled incorn. Thesign back toEdat hisgentleman’s farminMiddleville, his lunch inasmall kitchen inhisapt. Getting new digs. Getsbreakfastanddinnerbut makes town. Icalled himandheisvery happy inhis NJ, andmoved only distanceinthesame ashort The Foleys had adelightful July 4weekend John MerrickandwifeEloise continue tolive In ane-mail exchange, DanMillersaidhehas I alsotalked with WilliamButler,who lives Mary andJerry Vernon took an11-day cruise I had alengthy chat with HerbGladstonein Jim Sprague inMiami(CmdrSprague, touse King isinMount Pleasant, SC. We allknow he

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43 “Several swimmers at Perth wanted to know what ‘Colgate’ was. They knew of Nike, Speedo, and Tyr, but baseball team’s nickname is the Rox. A relation- Another classmate who has given extraordi- good neighbor with many grandchildren (5, 2 Colgate was a new one. Perhaps I’ve started a new brand.” — Jim Elder ’65 ship between the Rox and the Roxes has devel- nary service to the commonwealth is Charles of whom are Colgate grads) visits.” Ed reported Get to know: Alisandra Denton ’10 oped over the years, culminating in the Rox (the ‘Chuck’ Lanigan of Slingerlands, NY, and Venice, that Paul Perry ’50 and his wife Betsy are close team) helping Loren celebrate his birthday on FL. Chuck’s Colgate roots are as deep as those of friends. He also said that John ‘Fuzzy’ McColl, July 14. He threw out the first ball, was applauded the oldest trees on campus, which were planted his Colgate roommate, used to visit often but his integrity and zest for life.” Colgate is proud of fantry in the Pacific ending in Japan. Jacqueline by the fans and his family, and took time to drop by his grandfather, Denise Gilmartin, with his recently was not in good enough health to travel, him, too! He served Colgate on the Alumni Corp 1944 was with him as he passed peacefully. See In me a note to let all his classmates enjoy the mo- brother, Lant — both immigrants from Ireland. staying home in CT with Roberta, his wife of 52 Bd ’62–64 and received a Maroon Citation ’61. Ellsworth Johnson Memoriam for a complete obit. ment. So, what’s in a name? They began as grounds-keeping laborers, and years. (Since Ed wrote, Fuzzy has died, in June. Elmer Nelson delighted me with a long call 1309 Meadow Ridge Yours truly has given up tennis after falling Jack: 740-362-4035; [email protected] Denise became supervisor of the powerhouse. Son is John R III ’82. Fuzzy was ATO, basketball, from Florence, NC. He grew up in Hyde Park, NY, Redding, CT 06896-3224 on his head, requiring 14 stitches in the scalp. Working under the guidance of James M. Taylor, boxing, Dean’s List, psychology and outing clubs, where, after Colgate and 3 years in the air force, Decided “enough was enough.” Meanwhile, a the brothers constructed Taylor Lake, but the tree and class gift committee ’96–’08. He was a B-17 he established an insurance company, becoming A letter from Lee Markley at Fleet Landing, note arrived from Chuck Wittig saying he’s play- 1948 planting was done on their own time, includ- pilot in WWII and after graduation worked for owner and pres for 35 years. Retiring in 1982, Atlantic Beach, FL, indicated he expected to be in ing 6–8 times a week. Now, is that fair? Chuck George F Greene Jr ing the originals on the Willow Path. Chuck’s Shell Oil and then in his own AC and heating he and wife Hannah traveled the US in a motor a new patio home about July 1. Meantime he and keeps in touch with Perry Thompson. Said he’s 36096 N Newbridge Ct mother was born on campus in 1894 in the business, while Roberta had a successful real home, then spent 8 winters in AZ and summers Irene were roughing it in a 675 sq ft apt. Has met handling his chemo and radiation very well Gurnee, IL 60031-4511 small stone house that sits halfway up the road estate career. Ed spoke of Fuzzy’s subtle sense of in the Adirondacks, followed by Europe and the fellow alums Jack Berle and Harlow Voller ’45 at (bladder cancer). that runs past the old gym. Chuck married his humor and great sense of family responsibility.) world. Now they are happily at home in NC or Fleet Landing. Lee is contemplating organizing a May and Herb Beadle wrote: “We’re back Great 4th of July! The Gomar, complete with 4 wife, Barbara, before his sr year at Colgate and Ed concluded his report by saying that he felt he visiting 2 sons, grandsons, and great-grandchil- Colgate Club in Jacksonville with help from the home in Massena, NY, for the summer. Left Lake grandkids (Gina, Mathew, Carter, and Alicia), son they lived in “Passion Flats.” They then moved had spent his best contributing years in the Civil dren. He is “feeling good.” alumni office. Despite the distance, Lee plans to Havasu middle of May — 112°. Good winter. We’re George III, and daughter Barbara and her hus- to Rome, NY, where Chuck sold display ads for Rights Movement and now is looking for some- We have just received notice of the death of be at our 65th in ’09. still fine, good health so far. Miss Colgate. Have band, Paul Piestch, took in the Admiral’s pig roast the Rome Sentinel before becoming secretary of thing that is both “worthwhile and fun.” Friends Bob Schutt in Springfield, VA. Bob was a lt cmdr Clem Furey, class pres, returned to Cape Cod 3 teenagers going to Colgate this fall. They are at Great Lakes Naval Training Center and the the Rome Chamber of Commerce. When Rome know that wherever Ed is, there will be fun, and in the navy in WWII. He was one of our navy after 3 months in Naples. All is well and he plans friends’ children. We’re saying hello to the Class Major/Minor: Molecular Biology, Environmental Studies biggest fireworks display I have ever seen. As the adopted a strong-mayor charter, Chuck was the commitment. Speaking of commitment, he and heroes. to be in Hamilton for our mini–class reunion and of ’45. Hope everybody is still kicking.” Activities: Varsity track team, capoeira, Game’s Afoot kids say: “Awesome.” The base was open to the 1st mayor elected. He then was elected as Oneida Eloise celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Ted: 207-563-8369; [email protected] the Dartmouth football game in Sept. Clem re- Please note my new e-mail address. public for the first time in years and more than County’s 1st county exec and became a valuable in July. Hometown: Hood River, Oregon ported that George Tift, after 20 years in Naples, Bob: 858-395-3213; [email protected] 20,000 folks took part, plus the 40,000 on base. ally of Gov Rockefeller, who in 1966 asked Chuck By the time you read this, class pres Phil has moved to an assisted-living situation in The Navy League was instrumental in setting up to run for the State Controller — an office firmly Sanford will have completed a 3-month trip How did you spend your summer? 1942 Huntsville, AL, and is doing quite well and happy the festivities. We also did 2 local parades. Keeps in the hands of a Democrat — and Chuck lost, as from SC and will have visited with Bob Howard, I had an internship in Mainz, Germany, through the RISE Program, sponsored by the German Robert C. Smith to be near family there. George’s wife died about 1946 the ole fella’ hoppin’. Spending the day with expected. But his sacrifice was valued by Rock- Robin Jaycox ’53, Fred Dunlap ’50 and wife Mari- Apt. 329 2 years ago. Don Schaefer Academic Exchange Service. I’ve been taking German language classes and I learned about these fine young people is a day well spent. efeller and Chuck was made a member of the lyn, Tom Dockrell, Jack Cashin and wife Helen, 3804 Brandon Avenue Sue and I took a trip to RI in late June. Stopped 45 Lydecker St it from my professor, Claire Baldwin. Reading the last Scene, I class hopped and saw governor’s personal advisory group, and in time daughter Liz ’84, and a lot of others in about 10 Roanoke, VA 24018-7004 at Essex, CT, and had a delightful lunch with Englewood, NJ 07631-3008 The research I worked on had to do with photovoltaics. I worked with plant pigments and many familiar names. I decided to contact some was appointed the 1st director of NY’s office of states. Phil sent along a letter from a recent grad Shauvy and Hank Towers, both optimistic and proteins. My work included pipetting, centrifuging, measuring fluorescence, absorbance, from the past. I’ll let you know the results. planning coordination. His value to the state Re- in which she expresses thanks for the assistance We are scattered among 19 states and Australia, upbeat. The 4 of us are looking forward to our Phil Ingle called to say he had just attended a and CD spectra, and often working in relatively dark conditions to protect said pigments. Received a notice from the alumni office that publican org was evident and Chuck was named given to her from the Class of 1949 Memorial with NY and FL having the most. We would mini-reunion. There are at least 12-14 of us plan- mini-reunion. Phil and Phyllis had dinner with My favorite part was definitely the extraction of pigments from the plants. George E. Orteig V-48 died at age 80 on April chairman of the NY Republican State Committee. Endowment Scholarship. She wrote, “I will carry appreciate you sharing a comment with your ning on Sept 19–21: Fri and Sat night class din- Diana and Buzz Schwenck and Marion and Frank 29, 2002, in East Salem, NY, leaving his widow, Needing to think about college tuitions for their everything I’ve learned here at Colgate with me classmates. ners (golf club and Colgate Inn), the Dartmouth Tuma at Montauk Lake on the end of LI. The Elisabeth. I have no other information on George, 3 daughters and 2 sons, Chuck moved the family for the rest of my life… With the assistance that How is Germany different from Colgate? Carl Bolten reported that he is still upright football game, and renewing old friendships. Ingles have 2 children living on LI and 1 in Boston. except I remember him. to NYC and started a job with Met Life, which this scholarship has given me I have been able to Well, a university education is free. Students’ ages ranged unpredictably. My work group and breathing and would welcome contact at his Call Jim Denton, chair, and the Wendt Inn for They take a ferry from Montauk to New London, No other grist for the Gomar’s mill. Keep in lasted 14 years. But public service still beckoned. transform from a nervous freshman to an (still regularly went to lunch together; hanging out with coworkers is common… And then there e-mail address, which I can pass along. reservations, which Jim has already arranged. CT — a great shortcut. touch. I hate silence! Rockefeller appointed Chuck to the board of the nervous!) enlightened senior.” Claire E Nichols, widow of Robert E Nichols, Jim and Millie are well. He has mailed special In Nov, Bob Orth took a hot-air balloon trip are the soccer games — crazy. Awesome. The mood of the country swings over the sake of a George: 847-856-0704 NY Thruway Authority, where he eventually Calling attention to a Newsweek article titled passed away last Sept. mini-reunion notices to NE classmates and is across Kenya and Tanzania. Seeing the wilds few goals. I’ve been very impressed by the European spirit. became the Authority’s treasurer, presiding over “80 is the New 50,” Ross Robinson suggests that In the fall of our 1st year, I, along with some expecting 14 or more back to campus. of Africa from the air was fantastic. This April the financing of the $3 billion highway construc- our 60th Reunion next year be called the “Resur- of you, was a “pool rat.” I still am; water aerobics Unhappy note: John H Posselius, DKE, passed he was fishing in AK when he suffered a heart What challenges did you face? 1949 tion. Gov Hugh Carey, a Democrat, reappointed rected 30th.” at the Y almost every day. What are you doing, away May 20, Grosse Pointe, MI. attack. He made it back for open heart surgery. Getting through the first week, when everyone’s question to my attempts to speak German David S. Davies Chuck to the Authority’s bd, where he served for Dick Reininger wrote from Seattle that the physically or mentally, these days? Ellsworth: 203-544-8168; 1200 (fax) As he put it, he’s above grass and feeling much was, ‘do you speak English?’ Developing experiments by myself. Struggling to find ways to 109 Barker Street 16 years, until 1986. Chuck’s younger brother is Bob: 540-776-2329; [email protected] better. He hopes to go to his salmon lodge in 30’ snow in the mtns never got into the city but Wellington, OH 44090-1132 Dr John ’50 and son is Charles Jr ’72. Whatever connect with German people that go deeper than cheering for their soccer team and work- Labrador this summer. that the winter was long. He said he’s fine, but else he’s achieved, Chuck says he can brag about ing beside them. And if there is anything harder to understand than rapid-fire German, it’s 1945 I was saddened to learn of the passing of his wife Phyllis has had 2 hip surgeries and so Memory can be a discomforting thing. An being the only known Irish-Catholic, red-state has one of their 4 sons. He and Phyllis also have rapid-fire German about the details of research. 1943 Bob Husselrath William Lunn. Bill was a Phi Delt and lived in St obituary of William K. Kerr ’39 in the July Scene political party chairman, navy veteran, and tat- a daughter. Dick asks that classmates going Joseph W. DeBragga Apt 1217 Petersburg, FL. did not mention that he was a son of Andy tooed teetotaler who has never had a drink! through Seattle on the way to AK give him a 51 Wavecrest Dr 18755 West Bernardo Dr Walter Welch died in June, as did H Preston What do you think you gained from this experience? Kerr, the football wizard who coached Colgate Edward Janos wrote from Needham, MA, call: “I’d love to see you.” He reported that Chuck Islip, NY 11751-4015 San Diego, CA 92127-3013 Smith. Our sympathy goes out to his widow I learned about the science, improved my capoeira by joining the club at my host university, football from 1931 to 1946 and was in his last that he and Eloise are working for “a new day Wood Carolyn (they had been married for 52 years) and was in a hospital in Boca Raton and would saw a different way to live, learned how to live on my own, learned what people think about Colgate year when we were in our 1st. Andy Kerr when we can love and trust our president.” Ed also like to hear from classmates. Profound thanks to Frank Lawatsch, who wrote How do you like the new Scene? Really classy, eh? to Margie Beck Welch and Virginia Lunn. America. Apparently, we are stereotyped for liking rap music and thinking soccer is lame. I won the admiration of football fanatics for his won immortality in the Colgate student pubs A further report on Chuck comes from his our class notes describing the events of our 65th There will still be plenty of space for class news, Blair Vedder told me he bought a farm some burst my ‘American bubble.’ innovations, including the “razzle-dazzle” that office when he reported asking Josephine Young wife, Leah (Skidmore ’49). She reported that Reunion in the last issue. Classmates who were so don’t be bashful. years ago as a getaway spot. It has suddenly he added to “Pop” Warner’s double wing-back Case, wife of the pres, how often the Hamilton Chuck nearly choked to death on beefsteak, not on campus and wished they had been were I would like to use e-mail as much as possible, become profitable with the increased prices on formation; missed being asked to take Colgate to Fortnightly Club met. Of course the journalist Heimlich failed, he rode unconscious in an What is your pet peeve? glad for those who did attend. so please send me your e-mail address. I know I corn and soy beans. Theater was one of his hob- the Rose Bowl in 1933 after his 1932 team scored geniuses all acted as though we knew, but most ambulance to the hospital, spent 10 days in ICU, Bottled water Good news from Emmett Costich, who have many of them, but not all. There have been bies. He acted in HS with Charlton Heston and at 264 points to none for opponents (thereby win- learned only when Ed said what she’d told him. 10 more in a hospital, and then transferred to recently had a cataract removed from his eye and changes in providers and some new. If you don’t Colgate had the lead in Arsenic and Old Lace. Prof ning the sobriquet of being “unbeaten, untied, Ed said that the one thing he does fast these Acts Community Medical Center “where his nice If you were a crayon, what color would you be? now he doesn’t need glasses except for reading. use e-mail, I will continue to communicate with Russ Speirs led the theater group. Most of the unscored upon, and uninvited”); was a charter days is spotting new stuff growing on him and baritone is down to a whisper, but his spirit and Emmett is still surprised when he glances into a you by snail mail. faculty (including Dean Kallgren) appeared on Chlorophyll member of the Football Hall of Fame; and had hustling to a doc to find out what kind of cutting sense of humor are good.” mirror and sees no glasses. Jack Miller sent a note about his East Hall stage at Schine’s Theater with their faces painted Colgate’s football stadium named after him. We or cauterizing is required for the new thing. As The wife of Albert W ‘Pete’ Moore Jr, Violet, Jack Sinn is a happy camper. He and Joan roommate, Rog Provost, who passed last Feb. white to represent all the victims of those mur- What’s the first thing you notice about people? played for Andy, or cheered, bid him good-bye, a member of the Alumni Council, he has been reported that Pete died in Sebring, FL, on June 22, downsized from their Brielle, NJ, residence and They were together Dec 7, listening to the radio derous old aunts. Those were the days. Blair left What language they’re speaking! But at times when this is predictable, the way they carry and ever after could tell our grandchildren that asked to write articles for Colgate student pubs, just a week before their 13th anniversary. Pete have relocated in Pt Pleasant, NJ. in the student union. Jack said Rog married his me with this quip: There is nothing wrong with themselves. we had known the “canny Scot.” and has found that his suggestion that a draft was the son of Albert W Moore ’17 and a nephew Jean and Jim Gallo have also moved and are HS sweetheart, Fran. old age except it comes at the wrong time of life. Word of Bill Eckhof’s death reminds all who is needed to get young people concerned about of Robert W Moore ’13, was a member of Phi now living in Litchfield Park, AZ. Also heard from Ned Bilhuber’s daughter, Pam Stay well. attended our 50th Reunion in 1999 of the excep- the direction of the country has not won much Kappa Psi, and majored in history. He played bas- What one word best describes you? From Bend, OR, Bob Martin sent his best to all Blair. Thirty-nine years ago Ned founded the Mil- Don: 201-568-0309; tional job Bill did editing the bio submissions of student support, at Colgate or at other colleges ketball and hockey, and was 83 years old when Curious and reported he is resisting old age ailments as ton School, a nonprofit, nonsectarian secondary [email protected] classmates for the reunion roster. His good work he’s visited. However, he believes that the leth- he died. Violet reported that Pete had not been best he can. school to help children with learning disabilities. was in tune with a lifetime of contributions to argy he found has been overcome by student well for the last year “but never complained, Favorite website? Jack Sullivan recalled that when he returned Robert A Henry, MD, died May 26 in Rockford, the community, beginning with being editor of involvement in this year’s presidential primary even though going through some rough times. to Colgate early autumn of ’45 he was invited IL. Bob was a staff sgt in the army medical corps, 1947 Newgrounds.com the Colgate Maroon, and going on to newspaper season and hopes their concern will carry on He was one of a kind, and is greatly missed.” by Tom Falconer ’45 and Bud Doggett ’44 to returned for his AB, and then earned his MD at Jack Scollay reporting, public information work on behalf of into Nov. Ed and Eloise sold their health care Norman Longfellow Smith, recognized as one room at the DKE house. This gesture of fraternal Rochester. He later specialized in psychiatry and Apt. 315 If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why? NY Gov Nelson Rockefeller, and similar work in business (mostly medical hosiery) last Aug and the smartest guys in the class, died at age 83 ecumenicalism — Jack was Phi Gam; Tom and then hospital administration. He was CEO of the 95 Elizabeth St Reading minds . . . only to facilitate communication across language barriers, of course. the fed gvt in Washington, DC. Bill had sparks Ed has continued “as an overpaid and overweight of congestive heart failure on Memorial Day in Bud, DKE — was abruptly terminated by ‘Eppie’ SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford. Bob’s Delaware, OH 43015-4312 Kidding: see ‘one word that best describes me.’ coming out of his ears whether he was smoking strategy consultant. Eloise and I have always Middleburg, VA. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha, Barnes ’22 because the DKE house was officially wife Lou was with him. Bob’s daughter Susan — Adriana Brodyn ’08 a cigarette or proposing a solution to an edito- enjoyed each other, and I do relish more time Norm majored in poli sci and was magna cum closed at the time. graduated from Colgate ’76. Rec’d a note from Rev Loren House about the rial problem. He was a valued colleague at the with her and to do more reading and relaxing laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Maroon Key, DC Study Paul D Chesnutt died June 16 in Overland benefits of living with his daughter, Claudia Rox. Maroon, letting no issue go to press until he was both here and in FL. Our oldest daughter bought Group, Austen Colgate Scholar, Deans List, rifle Park, KS. Chesty served 2 years as a combat in- It just so happens that the Brockton, MA, pro satisfied that it was the best that could be done. an apt next door to us in FL and she makes a very club, debate society, and outing club. Norm gave

44 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 45 after a struggle with myelodisplastic syndrome, with brother Chuck in Jan. have the opportunity to serve, you should do it, etc at that time). Gene is convinced, and a lot of shenanigans, drop me a line. complete obit. a form of blood cancer. He was a Sigma Nu and Jennings H Marburger — known as ‘Hammer’ as it will prove a most worthwhile time of your people would agree, that Ernie would have been In June, while visiting our daughter and fam- Dick Leonard became the chairperson of served on the Alumni Corp Bd. He built condos in — lives in Tucson with wife Ginger. He said “life life. We finally moved into a retirement commu- an annual NBA All-Star if he had concentrated ily on the RI coast (timing it to see our grandson Colfertil USA, Inc, a new bio-fertilizer business in Popano Beach and was director and chairman of is full” with their 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grand- nity called the Mornings in Naples. It’s right next his full attention on basketball. He recounted the ballplayers, 12 and 14, play some baseball games), Columbia. In acquiring an essential component the bd of FL East Banks. He also built town hous- child, and their families who live as far west as to our golf club, so it’s very convenient to our last time he saw Ernie. Gene was stationed in the we were able to get together with Pat and Austin at little or no cost, which will be custom formu- es in Big Sky, MT, and was founder, director, and OR and as far south as FL. They have been able activities. It is hard to admit that we’ve moved army CIC school in Baltimore. The Knicks were Murphy, who live in the same town (Westerly). lated for its diverse customer base, the company chairman of the bd of Big Sky Western Bank. He to visit all of the families and also travel to AK, into a ‘retirement home,’ but we really love it.” coming to Baltimore (Oct ’52) and Gene con- The 1st time we met them for a 2 1/2 hour fun will solve environmental problems for paper was a partner in Kester Brothers Realty. Marion Europe, Australia, and NZ during their 20 years (Just call it your “close-to-activities home,” Tom.) tacted Ernie, who then got some tickets to him. talk breakfast. The next day we were tied up for and sugar mills in Colombia. These mills create and Stew, who were married for 57 years, have of marriage, blessed with good health and much “We still spend about 5 months in our cabin in In the game, Ernie scored 18 points and played lunch, by coincidence at a lovely restaurant near large on-site sludge ponds of toxic material that 4 children, all of whom live nearby in FL. “He happiness. northern MI. Tom DeLessio ’51 and I run the Col- his usual fine all-around game. After the game, the Murphys’ home. After lunch, Pat nicely came give off methane gas and other pollutants. The was an outstanding person,” Marion said, “the In 2000, he received one of the biggest honors gate Club of Naples and we would like to invite Gene and friends got together for a beer with and led us back to their lovely place for another companies are under increasing governmental recipient of many awards in Broward County and of his life: He was inducted into the Butler Area, any of you down here if you’re in the area. Ellen Ernie, who then left to catch a train to NYC so fun session. As Murph puts it: “The 1st one to stop pressure to clean up their waste by-products. at the state level, and a strong supporter of our PA, Sports Hall of Fame. At Colgate, Hammer and Don Stichter came down for a weekend and he’d make his 8 am Columbia med school class. talking lost her/his place.” When Austin retired Colfertil is purchasing a propriety process to Presbyterian church in Lighthouse Point.” played football on Coach Andy Kerr’s last team we were already talking about our 60th Reunion. In his day with Gene, Ernie went to his class, did in 1995, they moved to his father’s home area (RI) convert this material into a high-value organic Jack Wythes and Bunn Rhea ’50 reported that and baseball under ‘Eppie’ Barnes ’22. He taught Please make note of that, Nels MacCallum, as his labs, then caught a 3 pm train to Baltimore, and bought a house they expanded wonder- fertilizer. Furthering its cost-effective manufac- their Beta friend J. William ‘Bill’ Midkiff died social studies and coached football and baseball we’re counting on you to be a key part of that big had a snack, got ready for an 8 pm game, played fully to anticipate/accommodate their future turing strategy, Colfertil will also build a mixing Nov 26, 2007, in Hershey, PA. Jack had kept up from 1950–53, then spent 35 years in the insur- event!” (If I can, I’ll be there to help, Tom!) “Here’s well, met a college teammate and friends for a life — current roster: 8 children and spouses and plant in a nearby free trade zone. The fertilizer with Bill and his wife, Patricia, over the years ance business with First Travelers, then Pan Am to the great Class of ’51!” beer, and got a late train back to NYC, got some 20 grandchildren. Being on the ocean, there are business in Colombia is growing at a steady, and followed Bill’s declining memory capacity, a Life until 1988. Forrest Clapp wrote from Midlothian, VA: “I sleep, and made his 8 am class. many family visits during the summer and other noncyclical rate, based on a strong agricultural Latson ’99 Treffinger condition that Patricia worked hard to help him Bill Mayer had a fine PR career with GM, caught pneumonia while on vacation in Wil- Rich Heath left-handed a note from Jame- times (during which Pat and Austin can retreat, sector, the main components of which are coffee,

Sarah handle with only limited success. Pontiac Motor Division, and Chevrolet; and right liamsburg in late May. I’ve recovered and am stown, RI: “My daughter Susan and I played the when necessary, to the grandparents’ apt within sugar, bananas, cut flowers, and cattle. And speaking of a memory problem, I must after Colgate he was a lecturer at FL Intl U. He back to playing bad golf.” (The only kinds of golf I natl grass-court 80 and over father/daughter the house). They could almost accommodate a Howard Colwell has been selected and has Bill Powers ’73 (center), chief executive officer of Bonnie Brae, a residential treatment center confess that I have completely lost a conversa- e-mailed saying he can’t believe that he had ever played.) “I keep busy with reading, watching championship at Longwood Cricket Club in small Colgate dorm complement (which it will agreed to be our next class president. He is suc- for adolescent boys, reviews paperwork with a 16-year-old ambassador and two child-care tion with a classmate (whom I’ll call “Classy”). recently celebrated his 80th bday. Welcome to the Red Sox, and volunteer activities. I always en- Boston last year. We came in 4th, missing a virtually do when the clan comes to celebrate ceeding Dick Beattie, who died last fall. Howard counselors before heading to New York City to deliver food, clothes, and personal hygiene items Soon after I began collecting these class notes, Club 80, Bill. His family came in from both coasts, joy your column.” (Our column will keep going if bronze ball by losing our 3rd set tie breaker. Later their 50th anniversary in Aug). We thought we did a super job as the chairman of our 55th to the homeless. Classy called me and we had a wonderful and they threw him a big bash, including a “This you and the other guys keep sending your notes.) we went to Jupiter to play in the natl clay-court might see Prudie and Rich Heath during our visit Reunion. His Colgate heritage goes back to his conversation. I hardly had to ask a question. is your life” video presentation. “More impor- “Best regards to you and classmates.” 80 and over championship. We lost in the 1st but our timing wasn’t good. They didn’t get back uncle Howard Colwell ’10 and dad Robert ’25. His Classy unrolled his life’s story and I scribbled and tantly,” he said, “I observed 10 years as a Hospice Dave Conrad updated from Bloomfield, NJ: round of the regular tourney but we got to the from FL until our last days there and then we had brother is Dick ’55; and his cousins were Spencer Giving what you get scrambled to keep up. I thought to myself, lordy, volunteer.” Helping terminal patients has appar- “Lyn and I are just back from a 2-week cruise finals of the consolation tourney and again lost conflicts with the boys’ games (the boys’ teams ’41 (an avid fan of Colgate hockey and Colgate Six years ago, when Bill Powers ’73 took over as chief executive officer of Bonnie Brae, a New if everyone in the class is this forthcoming, we’re ently turned out to be one of the more important from Moscow to St Petersburg. No cold war, no in the 3rd set tie breaker. We’re going to try again lost all 4 games we saw in June, but they did well women’s sports) and Bradford ’45. Spencer’s Jersey residential treatment center for adolescent boys, he set out to instill one of his guiding going to be the darndest bunch of Scene-stealers and satisfying parts of those 80 years for Bill. He communism, just friendliness. I’m 3 years retired this year. In May I visited Doris and Jim Johnson individually. They both made the All-Star teams son William ’73 has had 2 of his children attend principles: It’s not enough just to take care of yourself. since Jock Sutherland took the U of Pittsburgh highly recommends it as “an old geezer’s retire- from 50 years as a lawyer, and am into writing at their golf club in Vero Beach. We had a great in their league and those All-Star teams — and Colgate: Hamilton ’01 and Caitlin ’05. Also, Today, volunteering is a way of life for the orphaned, neglected, abused, and abandoned boys to the 1933 Rose Bowl. The only trouble is that I ment activity … and it keeps you out of mischief.” music and musical plays in the good old Masque time. Jim has become a golf nut and Doris lets the boys especially — are doing well in state Bradford’s daughters are Jane ’74 and Mary ’76. of Bonnie Brae. At any given time, 10 to 12 “ambassadors” represent the center out in the world. can’t find the notes, and I can’t remember who On July 19, ME and I joined the Colgate Club & Triangle tradition.” (Sounds like talented fun.) him do his thing quite a few times a week. Tried double-elimination tourneys). And 2 of Howard’s children are alumni: daughter of Cleveland group at the Blossom Music Ctr “Have 3 children, 4 great grandchildren (no to get together with Nancy and Dick Marshall at Mary ’81 and son Chris ’83. In short, Howard says They help various groups, including Bridges Outreach Inc., a nonprofit organization that delivers called me. So, Classy, call me if you read this, and Hope you are enjoying a fine autumn. Stay give me another chance. And classmates, please to meet the 14 impressive (as usual) Colgate hyphen). Best to all.” their winter place in Naples, but we weren’t able well and active. See you in the next issue — or it’s really true that “Colgate is in my blood.” I am food, clothing, and toiletries each week to homeless people in New York and New Jersey. do the same. There are old friends out there who students interning in Cleveland for the Summer Old friend and fraternity brother Gene to get our times worked out. We are at Amelia sooner, in Hamilton or somewhere… certain that Howard will be an outstanding class “Of all of our community service projects, the Bridges work is, by far, the most powerful,” want to know how you’re doing. And I’ll remem- on the Cuyahoga prog, the 10-week civic develop- Cremins included an “update” in a personal letter Island Plantation in the winter: 4 golf courses president. Powers said recently, after accompanying five ambassadors, two counselors, and Arthur Brown, ber to try to tell them. Promise. ment initiative sponsored by 7 participating from Saddle River, NJ: “I’m trying to find out and 24 tennis courts — a nice place to stop when We are sad to report Herb Dietzel’s wife, director of operations for Bridges, on a Friday night run into New York City. David: 440-647-5306; [email protected] schools, including Colgate and, for the 1st time, a what the world is all about, and I am fortunate you are going south or north in FL. Stop and see 1952 Eileen, passed away on June 7. She was a special, The group made three stops in lower Manhattan, where they divvied up socks and underwear, couple of kids from Harvard. Entertainment was to have a wife, children, and grandchildren who us. Best to Audrey and you and all ’51ers.” PS: In Jackson T King caring, upbeat person. She was also a big Colgate poured lemonade, and handed out bag lunches to people who live on city streets or in shelters. provided by the Cleveland Orchestra. already feel the same way I do at my advanced an earlier phone call Rich told me his grand- 476 Grace Tr fan. She and Herb have 3 children, all of whom The ambassadors, several of whom know what it’s like to go hungry, followed a two-lunches-per- 1950 We said good-bye to C Byron ‘Bud’ Lear, who age.” (Careful with that, Gene, you’re talking daughter had been playing with the Jr Olympic Orange, CT 06477-2619 graduated from Colgate: Christine D. Laud ’82, person rule, but made a point of giving any extras to the children in each crowd. Bunn Rhea died May 22 in Hackensack, NJ. On campus, he about all of us classmates!) “Ann is doing fine soccer team and she has received a scholarship to Cindy Dietzel ’84, and Jeff Dietzel ’88. At the first stop in Battery Park, about 40 people came looking for help. There, 18-year-old 383 Clearbrook Dr was an ATO and very much into soccer and healthwise, after the ‘usual’ age ailments, includ- the U of NC — a fine athletic family! In June Phil Ching and Keith Mountain attended I would certainly appreciate hearing from you Avon Lake, OH 44012-3117 hockey and overseeing successful concerts by ing, like Audrey, knee replacement; my health Charles Tillinghast must have been going their 60th Reunion of the Class of ’48 at Punahou by phone, mail, or e-mail. Chris, who had been homeless for three months before moving to Bonnie Brae, doled out soup. world-famous artists in the chapel. He worked is good as well and I play tennis regularly. We through his old files and mementos because School in Honolulu, HI. The reunion events Jack: 203-795-9111; [email protected] In the process, he did what he could to brighten the day of one little boy. “I tried to give him all Dear classmates: How about this new format? briefly for Columbia Artists Mgmt in NYC, CBS, spend lots of time with our grandchildren and he wrote this bit of nostalgia from Tucson: “I included a hike on the Pali, cocktail party, dinner, noodles,” he said, smiling. The talented editors promised “something and NBC, then spent 31 years in sales with Min- try to keep in close touch with all their wander- ran across the enclosed newspaper account” (a picnic, golf tournament, and luau. Keith had to Chris, who dreams of college and a career as a writer, later admitted it was hard for him to see uniquely Colgate,” and they have done that very nesota Mng and Mfg. Bud was a fellow Culver, ings and activities. We feel lucky to be able to yellowed, frayed original clipping) “of a raid by travel close to 6,000 mi to attend the reunion; 1953 so many people struggling. nicely. Well done. MA, grad; I’ll really miss him. live a quiet, interesting, and rewarding life. I’m Syracuse students on the Colgate band at the Phil had to travel just 5 1/2 miles from his home Lou Wilcox “I didn’t want to walk away,” he said. We heard from Steve Clug in May in Jupiter, We also lost Ted Cann, who died June 26 in still doing sales consulting work with one of my railroad station in Syracuse. It was either 1947 or in Honolulu. 20727 Cove Rd Neither, it seemed, did 16-year-old Homer, who once lived in a shelter. FL, reporting that he’s still well; that’s very impor- Pensacola following a long battle with MDS. He corp clients. It’s exciting to be around 250 sales 1948. I saw nothing in the newspaper account Chuck Carrier reported that our class raised Bivalve, MD 21814-2004 “You can always go through stuff and you can always bounce back, but you should always tant. He plays tennis regularly but finds that he was a Phi Delt, majored in psychology, and was people, sales mgrs, and technical people. This p/t revealing the year except that Truman was presi- $123,858 for the ’08 Annual Fund Drive, with 73 remember what you went through,” he said. “Why not give help that I have gotten?” is not as fast as he used to be. He also fishes off- active in track and lax. And Art Saunders’ DU activity keeps the blood and adrenaline running! dent.” (I believe it was our jr year, 1949, when percent participation. Chuck gives his personal “I am enclosing 2 tickets to the 1st night of my That’s exactly the point, said Powers, whose passion for volunteering stems from his days at shore, not too successfully lately because fishing friends and others will remember his many I believe that in my later years I have been able the band was returning after the NW game.) “I thanks to all who contributed. He gives special new play; bring a friend … if you have one.” — years of dedication in caring for Dale, his wife, to enjoy rewards of a good liberal arts education thanks to Dick Merrill for the work that he did to George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill. “Can- Colgate. there has dropped off considerably. He said he is was one of the students caught by the Syracuse still in touch with Jerry Shively and asked about in helping her rehabilitation from Alzheimer’s. — our core courses were like beacons to me to ‘mobsters’ and had my hair shaved into an ‘s,’ reach this amount. not possibly attend 1st night; will attend 2nd, if “We’re trying to get our guys to change their self-image and identity,” Powers said, noting that Bob Milgrim who, when we last heard, lives up in Sadly, we must report that Dale passed away July open my mind to developments in the sciences, itself taken off before I went home for Christmas. Dick Merrill has done a terrific job for Colgate. there is one.” — Winston Churchill’s response to boys typically go through an average of seven to 10 out-of-home placements before they arrive the mtns of Sapphire, NC. 30, 2007. arts, economics, and world affairs. After many I played the sousaphone and my recollection is He spends a lot of time urging classmates to George Bernard Shaw. at Bonnie Brae “defeated.” You will recall that Steve had an outstanding Football is now under way. Any plans to make years of working, bringing up a family, serving that I was carrying the damn thing when I was contribute and spends additional time in dealing I was reminded of these quotes when I “We have to first convince them that they have something to offer,” Powers said, “and then career: Columbia Law, started with Paramount it to a Raider game this fall? If so, tell us later the community, etc, it’s great to find out now caught, a recollection I’m almost sure must be effectively with non-money issues. We and the received notice of the redesign of the Scene and that they have a moral obligation to give back.” Films in 1954, managed MGM Cinemas in the Ca- what you did or what plans you have, and with what the heck all those Colgate courses really wrong. Best wishes to you and classmates.” I university are thankful for having such a hard- the change from a 6 times a year publication to 4 — Sarah Treffinger Latson ’99 ribbean, VP of MGM intl sales 1979–1982, joined whom. There are plenty of concerned, interested, meant. Perhaps we should have started college remember some fun episodes, which preceded working and effective alumnus in our corner. times a year. Please do not take Churchill’s com- MPEAA as a VP hq’d in Singapore and covered or maybe just plain nosey classmates who would at 40 rather than 17. Best to you and Audrey and this kidnapping event (which I think, although it John ‘Jerry’ W Cance Jr died on June 18 in ment as a forecast. The actuality is far from that. the Far East and Australia. He retired in 1992 as a like to read about you. classmates!” sounds somewhat funny today, put a cloud and Portola Valley, CA. Contact me if you would like The new Scene has many changes, all to the good. sr VP. One more time: If you received a dbl postcard A good part of Gene’s letter was devoted to damper on that Colgate-Syracuse week in fol- the address to send condolences to his widow, The staff encourages you to give them feedback Joe Reiners retired from phys ed teaching from me, please fill it out with your news and Ernie Vandeweghe ’49 and Gene’s regard for him. lowing years). One in particular stands out: with Norma Shores Cance. His son, Stephen J Cance, on the 1st new issue. Or, if you have comments, 37 years of service in the U.S. Army and the CIA, capacity he set in motion actions that informed in 1987. After Colgate, Joe received his mas- send it back. It’s postage-paid, guys! Many thanks We all know Ernie. He was 2 years ahead of us at all the WWII vets in our 1st-year class and upper graduated from Colgate in 1988. Jerry was a send them to me and I will pass them on. Yes, rising from army private to exec dir of a task Pres Kennedy that there was a Cuban missile ter’s in education from the U of Rochester. He to the contributors this time. Go, ’Gate! Colgate, a 4-year consensus All-America basket- classes, some Colgate airmen rented a plane and member of Phi Gamma Delta, the psychology Colgate continues to grow and change to build a force to modernize and reform mgmt procedures threat. Norm’s great-grandfather founded the taught phys ed for 35 years in public and private Bunn: 440-933-4137; [email protected] ball player, he was strongly pursued by the NBA’s dropped surrender leaflets over the Syracuse club, student government, ROTC, and the Wilder better future, which includes all of us. within the CIA’s Directorate of Operations. Norm Rock Island Railroad in the 1840s, and he was a schools. For 22 years, he owned and operated the NY Knicks, who wanted him strongly enough Piety Hill Campus. Syracuse also had airmen, Society. At Maumee OH HS he was the favorite Cy Henry wrote, “My wife Grace and I live in a served as a rifle platoon guide in Europe, march- 5th generation grandson of Henry Wadsworth Adirondack Swim and Trip Camp. He lost his 1st that they offered him a lucrative contract that and I was there when 2 planes swooped low and pass receiver of Dick Kazmeier, who later became life-care facility, Kimball Farms, located in Lenox, ing from Normandy to the Elbe River. He was Longfellow. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, wife, Alice Ann, to cancer in 1989 after 38 years. 1951 provided he would play away games in which tried to drop orange dye into Taylor Lake — they a Princeton All-American halfback and the Heis- MA, the summer home of the Boston Symphony awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and other Caroline Smith. He was buried with full military In 1993, he married Lori, a teacher in the school Nels MacCallum he could get back to NYC, by train, in time for weren’t successful (hope their aim was better in man Trophy winner in 1951. Orchestra in Tanglewood. Had lunch this week decorations. He was directly commissioned a 2nd honors at the Arlington Natl Cemetery on Au- where Alice Ann had been the nurse. They spend 1915 Clark Rd med school classes, labs, etc, the next morning; combat), missed the lake, and hit Whitnall Field. Freeman Day passed away on July 26. He had with Mo England, which we often do. Lucky to lt in the Korean War and retired as a reserve col gust 19. a month in FL plus some time at their place in Rochester, NY 14625-1830 that meant in essence, except for school breaks Later, some Syracuse students sneaked through undergone serious throat surgery on July 11 and have friends close by to talk about Colgate, etc. in ’80. His primary later work in the CIA was in Marion Syrett Kester, widow of Stewart R. the Adirondacks, where they run a cabin rental or the year-end playoffs, he would only play in our student security patrols and placed dye in was unable to speak for several days afterward. My son, daughter, and grandchildren all live in counterintelligence. Earlier, he had chaired an Kester, tells of his long and successful career in business. These days Joe is recovering from a Class pres Tom Walbridge opens the column the “eastern cities” — Boston, Baltimore, Philly, the lake. Our swans and ducks swam around His daughter, Lisa Smith, said “the surgery was Pittsfield, which is great. Just returned from 3 intelligence community committee monitoring banking and real estate development. Stew died double bypass and mitral valve repair. Travel from Naples: “It was great fun serving on the Col- DC — and miss the “western cities” — Chicago, with orange bottoms for a long time… If any of far more extensive and intense than the doctors days’ trout fishing in Roscoe, NY, a yearly trip missile activity outside the Soviet Union. In that at a hospital in Deerfield Beach, FL, on May 26 plans include a trip to the Galapagos Islands gate Alumni Bd for the past 4 years. If any of you St Louis, Indianapolis, and MN (no CA teams, you have fond tales of Colgate-Syracuse week thought it would be.” See In Memoriam for a with 3 others. My fishing is a passion that takes

46 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 47 me to nice trout streams in the West and Canada. are available only to those 70-odds who live in a issues and they want to give Dick some moral sculpting these days in his home not far from Art Steneri concluded the column: “We are thought our classmates would be interested in in itself — a new genre: the multiple-author My golf is not very good these days. When I can’t different universe.” support. Dick has been their “Maitre’D,” setting Lancaster, PA, where Ben and his wife were mar- well into a beautiful summer here in Hamilton. a very nice note I received from the 1st recipient epistolary e-mail short story! Even down to the My picture of Colgate break 90, I will fish full time! Our gang is called Ruth and Dave Peterson’s granddaughter up quarterly lunches over the years. These ried half a century ago. Jim claims he’ll be back The village is very quiet with students off for of the Class of ’57 Endowed Scholarship. She heading details. Just for fun, look at what time the ‘Dilly Boys.’ I see Bud Rose whenever. He lives Stephanie enters CU in Sept, daughter of John ’82 lunches usually include (besides Pete, Tom, and for our big 75th as long as he can get a private the summer; however, the campus is active with just completed her 1st year at Colgate and plans Gene’s e-mail rolled into me because of the time over in Albany. Bud was my college roomie and and Robyn Peterson Brown ’83. Stephanie select- Dick) Bill Beyea and any others they can get room at the Colgate Inn! I hope you guys don’t various sports and music camps. We returned a to major in econ and Spanish. She has been differential between the mainland and HI: 4:44 we used to get together long ago when we were ed Colgate over Dartmouth! Dave will be among ahold of; Jim Perry and Don Kates ’52 are still wait for our 75th, but rather plan to come to our few days ago from a week at the Colgate Camp in quite active this past year, being part of 2 dance am. I love being in touch with all you guys, and I in the navy at the same time.” us May 28–31 next year at our 55th. Dave lives in sorely missed. The Betas and others of course in- 55th in 3 years. Saranac Lake. It is a well-kept secret and a beauti- groups, a member of LASO (Latin American hope it continues, even down to having another Speaking of roommates, Ted von Glahn wrote Vero Beach, where Peggy and Wally Nelson spent tend to have a football weekend in Hamilton this Bruce Holran wrote to tell me that former ful place. Had an interesting week listening to Students Org), a jazz DJ at WRCU Radio, and reunion soon, somewhere.” Ed Safford chimed from FL: “Cathy and I are both in pretty good their winter. They summered at Crystal Lake, fall. At this time there are some plans to visit LI Colgate instructor and administrator Howard Harry Thumser ’54 lecture me about all the ills of an admission overnight host for prospective in: “As for memory, I remember our friendship shape. I had surgery for a hernia about 2 months MI, near Traverse City. He’s had “some contact over Labor Day and see Colgate’s season opener. Jones ’39 died in his sleep on June 8. He was 91. A the world. He even called me a liberal posing as students. She’s from the Bronx, and although began one night high on the hill when Clem ago. Cathy is being checked for an irregular recently with Colgate’s poli sci prof Robert Kray- Bet that was fun! memorial service was to be held at Colgate dur- a conservative. Boy, did that hurt! He was there she feels the winters in Hamilton can be tough, Henshaw sent our Core 1 class up beyond the heart beat, but she seems to be doing well. FL nak, who runs the Ctr for Freedom and Western Currently, we are expecting a visit for 5 days ing Homecoming Weekend. with wife Helen and 3 daughters (Carolyn ’83, she’s been able to make her time at Colgate both observatory to sort out the mysteries in the sky. is treating us fine. Playing golf 3 times a week Civilization. He may be the only conservative or so from Tim Gomez. He has been in Argentina Gene Soechtig wrote that on his flight back Elaine ’87, and Betty). enjoyable and memorable. As for the hill now, I had to hunt for what was (not well, but playing!). We get north usually prof at Colgate, given the skew of most eastern for the winter months and is visiting Sarasota from HI, who but Al Franken was seated just 3 “I am still active in community progs as well “Doug Wilson dropped by our home this left of it and found at least a part as we circled around Christmas and visit our older daugh- college profs. He has published some interesting so we can do some fishing in the gulf. Looking rows behind him. He saw a guy with curly hair as Colgate and Phi Delt progs. Bernie gets a little spring with his brother John. They were in down past the old library. Clearly it ain’t what it ter in Andover, MA, and younger daughter in pieces, which make for very good reading.” This forward to lots of fun! and horn-rimmed glasses get up, in the fashion short with me at times because I do not give Hamilton for a luncheon regarding the scholar- used to be, but I still think it is the hill that makes Lewisburg, PA. Lots of fun and grandchildren. is a quiz: when is our 55th? (See above ref.) There are still lots of you out there who can of all of old “gomers” and immediately recog- enough time to do the ‘Honey-Do list’ — you ship in memory of their father, Bill Wilson ’20. the campus the most beautiful one I know, any- Our son Ted lives in Palmetto, FL, which is about Peter: 845-340-0659; [email protected] write about your comings and goings and visits nized him. On the way back to his seat he looked know, honey, do this and honey do that! Doug looked great and told me he was going to where.” 25 miles away, so we get to see him quite a bit. with classmates, etc. Send me stuff from your over at Patty, smiled, and said, “Hi, how are ya’?” “I do hope some of you alums who are nearby give the presentation he gave last year at our How about using the class page on the alumni Sounds like you had a nice 55th, even though ’53 summer adventures! Gene wonders, “How come her and not me?!” He will attend a few home games this fall. It is 50th Reunion at this year’s reunion. Suzee and I website for continuing dialogue? Go to www. attendance was light.” 1955 Bruce: 941-926-3244; [email protected] guessed he realized that Gene’s a conservative! always an exciting time at the tailgate and the celebrated our 50th anniversary this weekend in colgatealumni.org to get registered and started. Since we had to pass a test or course in golf to Bruce Burke Since returning they’ve spent most of the time football has been great. Ralph Mancini frequently Hamilton with our children and grandchildren. Tad Brown crossed the Big Pond to come to the graduate from Colgate, Cy and Ted attest to the 4661 Sweetmeadow Cir working in the garden and getting the spring comes from Albany with his wife. I know a lot The celebration will continue with the family in reunion and has shared some of the things that fact that many of us still play golf. And, as I sat Sarasota, FL 34238-4334 1956 flowers planted. He doesn’t know how Patty ever of you are close by (<150 mi), so come on down. Aug with a week at Fenwick Island, DE, where go on in his life in La Belle, France: “My wife and doing this column, the local newspaper arrived. Jerry Rhodes managed it alone when he was working. It’s a That’s it for now; best to you all.” we rented a house on the ocean. It should be I are helping our daughter’s family find a place Stopped to see if there was anything of use in Greetings, classmates! Some of you good guys 101 Magerton Ct big job. Gene hopes to get in some fly-fishing in Jerry: 919-363-1980; [email protected] interesting with 5 grandchildren, aged 5–10, all to live near us in France because her husband the paper, and there it was heading up the sports responded to my e-mail inquiries, so we have Cary, NC 27511-7303 CO, but with gas prices as they are, they probably under one roof.” is being relocated to Paris hq after 2 years in section: “Menace on the Loose!” What were they something to report. For example, Ron Ziegler won’t be doing as much driving. Great news, thanks to my classmates. Note Larchmont. The grandchildren spent last week talking about? Golf Carts! A study at the U of AL reported that he is still doing some rehab after First of all, Fran Angeline wants to get some- Frank Proietti wrote that son John ’96 has 1957 to Mikkel Kroll, born on Feb 27. Send the e-mail with us, having come over expressly to be tested Birmingham reported some 1,000 Americans are having a total knee replacement in Dec. He is thing off his chest. His wife Pat was re-reading resigned his commission and will be starting Ev Smethurst again. My computer had a stroke and I lost it. We in English! Suma cum laude! They will be start- hurt on golf carts every month. Part of the 1,000 negotiating the terrain with the aid of a cane, our 50th Reunion yearbook for which Fran, once an MBA prog at Columbia this fall. He and Sue 6 Son Bon have to stick together.” ing at the Lycee Internatl in St Germain en Laye, Daddio Andrew is people who use them in places other than the but hopes that will soon be over. Congrats, Ron, again, offers kudos to Ron Schaupp and the gang welcome the decision. Laguna Niguel, CA 92677-8601 Ev: 949-495-4862; [email protected] which is near us. Immediately upon our return Location, location, location. When we look golf course. Males aged 10-19 and people over 80 I am still using my cane after a year since my for their great job. Pat read Fran’s bio and said, George Economou reported that his visit from the US, we went to Saarbrucken, Germany, had the highest injury rates. Whew! That leaves knee surgery. At press time, the Zieglers were “All the details are correct but you didn’t say all to Israel was splendid in all respects and their Another great day in SoCal. The natives will get to collect our dog that my son was sitting for us. back at our time in the Chenango Valley, we our class out since most of us have not reached off to France, from Paris to the Loire valley at the those things, did you?” It seems the athletics dept numerous visits with Vida and Bob Bleiweiss upset this week; it will be hot. We will all have 1958 We took a side trip to the city of Metz, which is recall going to class, mingling on the quad, and 80 yet. Only half of the injuries occur in sports beginning of July. Hope they had a great time… where Fran was a coach put together a detailed and their son, Rabbi Menashe Bleiweiss, and his to go to the beach. The heat will not match a hot Arthur W. Rashap most pleasant and beautiful. My instrumental scooping at the Coop. But more often than not, venues such as golf courses. The UAB study said Bet they did, for they planned to return via bio and sent it out to anyone who asked for it. family were truly memorable. Bob is producing day in mid-Manhattan. That is hot! Your editor 4341 Trestle Lake Road music season has closed, so I am refocusing it is a special moment or place that meant the we need education and safety standards for golf the Queen Mary at the end of July. In Aug, they That was what was sent to Colgate and it got a film there, for which he also wrote the screen- has recovered from surgery to both shoulders. Munnsville, NY 13409 on getting my garden back in shape, and I am most. Whether taking in the aurora borealis on carts, which are largely unregulated. Among planned to continue their wanderlust by a trip to changed to an “autobio.” Fran said the write-up play, The Pomegranate Pendant, which George I am swimming laps most days — very few continuing to learn to play my Turkish ney! It other things, they also recommend the use of Iceland on the way to Copenhagen to board the sounds like he’s a big “I am” and he most defi- expects will find an internatl market. His and laps — very slow. I did go to a couple of masters Hi, all. I am as anxious as you are (well, that’s is difficult, but I am pleased with my progress. the old golf course, hiking the trails on the ski helmets and seat belts and better golf course Seabourne Pride for a 12-day cruise to Norway. He nitely is not! He’s been concerned over this for a wife Rochelle’s poetry readings went very well meets recently. I am competitive, but my com- pushing the envelope a bit) to see the new Maybe I am ready for a little YouTube with this! hill, stealing out to Chittenango Falls on a full design to reduce steep hills, sharp curves, and reported that he has been in contact with Dick while and wanted to set the record straight. He and his lectures provoked some excellent discus- petitors are in their 70s. But life is good. My kids format and the stories and reports that the new I have been corresponding with Konne Perlman moon, or getting caught in Professor Balmuth’s other hazards. Now, can’t you see future courses: Johnson, who is doing well and is still teaching was recognized as an extremely successful coach sions. George said he can’t wait to return. gave me tickets to the US Open Tennis in NYC in Scene is featuring. The goals are ambitious: to and Alden Welch since our Saturday evening direct gaze; these are the moments etched into all flat with no side hill lies, no bunkers, no el- classes in NJ. Thanks for the news, Ron! Enjoy the and deserved the many honors he got, but he’s George Caldwell said that it was so hot and late Aug. I noticed that the 1st Colgate football be a central point of engagement for alumni; to meal together at the same table!” our souls. In this special section of the Scene, evated tees, not to mention that you will have to summer and all your wonderful travels. not one to talk about it. Fran said his real autobio humid the day he wrote that he had little energy game is Aug 30 at SUNY Stony Brook, so I hope be more visually attractive; to employ a creative, Chris Warren played a key role in the big July take that helmet on and off constantly! And, you We received notice that Gerald Jacobowitz is that he’s enjoying retirement and does some to reply! Besides, he said, the next day he was to to attend. flexible, and engaging editorial vision and point 4 celebration in Hamilton, selecting a bunch of classmates across the ages will share Colgate know the old saying, Click it or Ticket. Pray tell, has been recognized with the award for lifetime radio and TV commentating for football games. interview his oil delivery rep about upgrading Received an e-mail from Dave Van Sickle (I of view; to relate to the Colgate websites more songs about baseball and providing accompa- locations that were hallmarks of their time on what is this world coming to: more bureaucratic achievement from the Orange Cty Bar Assoc. He “I have a great family with 6 grandchildren. Life his furnace to reduce usage from astronomical think it is a 1st for you to send me a message). effectively; and to take into account the broad niment to them. Chris has been the organist campus. Perhaps it will bring us all back to cam- regulation… was presented the award by his daughter Marcia is good. I’m a lucky guy.” Thanks for your letter, to just average, thereby delaying exchanging Dave wrote, “I’m alive and well in Portland, OR. I variety of communications materials readers for many years in the Methodist Church in pus for a moment without having to undertake Sure hope your summer has gone well. See A Jacobowitz-Paz, Esq, this May, at the annual Fran, and it was good talking with you, too. I gold bars for the black gold on future deliveries. am a retired physician in internal medicine and receive from Colgate. I am sure comments and Hamilton. By the way, this is, by far, the biggest the mileage. you in the next issue in winter 2009. If bored, meeting of the assoc. The award pays tribute to doubt that anybody who knows you felt that you George said that might be news for the next I retired after serving 20 years in the US Army suggestions will be most welcome as the issues event in Hamilton. I estimate 5,000 plus people please do drop me a note and let me know what a distinguished atty who devotes his time and were, or are, a “Big I Am,” and I hope this helps to issue! Reserves. I’m very active in church work and I progress. show up for a parade, lots of booths, and all kinds you’ve been doing. energies to the service of community and the get rid of that “pebble in your shoe!” Gordie Miller wrote that he had opened his do some volunteer work at a local hospital at 72. I hope that the good will, interconnections, of food and related events. And, within hours of I am pleased to share one of my favorites Lou: 410-873-2944; [email protected] profession. Congrats, Gerald! We are proud of Ben Patt (editor emeritus of the Banter) wrote summer camp, Moosilauke, recently. It was the I don’t swim, but I do run 2 miles twice weekly. visits back to the campus, and the Reunion Year- the event, the village looks as clean as a hound’s where I and numerous other luminaries (and I you! to say that my recent column really opened up 104th year and, traditionally, he had the task Sorry I didn’t make it to the last reunion: maybe book will engender some better communication tooth. Perhaps a lesson here for the Colgate do use that term loosely) spent many an eve- Art DuBois wrote that he would be attend- a new can of worms for him! He said that “Jim of chaperoning about 50 boys via bus from the the next one.” from y’all with this correspondent. I’d like to par- students and staff around parties and weekend ning pondering the meaning of the Coop muffin. 1954 ing a send-off party for the incoming 1st-years Berrall’s viscous [sic] written slurs regarding my NYC area to NH. He said it’s always a learning In my last report, I announced the sad news of ticularly encourage those of you who have had nights. Peter W Rakov from the Chicago area. He also reported that he grammar were quite abusive to say the least. experience. Lots of questions including, “Were the death of Bob Morell. Since I sent that report, I children at Colgate to pass on the news about Dick Cheshire and yours truly have been It was the roof of the Dana Arts Center. On a 159 Edgewood Ave planned to attend the Dartmouth game in Sept Doesn’t he realize that as we begin to resemble you there in 1904?!” He also had a nice experi- received a phone call from Bob’s widow, Beth. We them and perhaps some reactions to how you working with Dean Charlotte Johnson’s staff clear night, if you were to take the climb up the Hurley, NY 12443-5406 and participate in the Alumni Council meeting. our pets after a number of years, we also begin ence facilitating a planning retreat for Colgate’s had a nice talk, sad but full of nostalgia. It turns have experienced their Colgate. The times ahead in their efforts to build a stronger leadership back steps and stand facing the plate glass Art is pleased to serve on the Alumni Council talking like most of our grandkids, all of whom advancement, alumni affairs, and communica- out that we both had a history in Bronxville, NY. are crucial ones for institutions like Colgate program. Pres Chopp has been extolling the window on the roof, you could catch a clear Heard from Dick Robbins, I think (editor’s note: and sees it as a great learning experience. He is always start their respective sentences: ‘Me tions groups in early June in Cooperstown. His Beth sent a nice note about her great life with and it is important in my opinion that we stay leadership aspects of students and it is clear to reflection of the Colgate chapel that stood when you are kind enough to feed the hopper also impressed with the quality of the Colgate and so-and-so want to go out to … etc?’ (Hence, main takeaway was that Colgate has some ter- Bob. Here is some of it: “Bob passed away on informed and react by more than just making us that this is an important path for Colgate to with the reply card, please be sure to add your student body nowadays. He is keeping busy in I’m now doing the same, except for effect, of rific people designing the university’s future! The April 29. He fought a brave 17-month battle with financial contributions. We are part of a group of follow in its efforts to become the foremost lib- directly behind you. last name). Marcia and he are in Mequon, WI. the meantime, working on his fly casting and course!)” Anyway, Ben picked up the phone and topic of the retreat was “Alumni Engagement,” a cancerous brain tumor after undergoing sur- elders that will be dramatically increasing with eral arts college in America. Dick has developed Dick was planning on attending the Princeton improving his golf swing. Good to hear from you, called his former “art dir of the late and great and he’d welcome input from the class, which he gery, conventional treatments in Atlanta, and ev- many effects on society in general and on the a key program based on his Leadership from the — Kathy Dillon Marcotte ’91 game Oct 11 in Hamilton, so maybe you saw him Art! Banter of this matter, and he burst into sobbing would pass along to the various groups. ery other week clinical trial treatments at Duke future of our youth in particular. Our wisdom Heart book: he gave a key presentation on this at there. Pete Foster wrote that he stays in touch with tears of joy upon hearing from me after a 52-year Pete Warren wrote that on May 10, 11 ’Gaters U. He leaves his wife, 4 children, 10 grandchil- and experience need to be incorporated into the reunion. I have been working on the side of key Share your own favorite verbal “picture” of From LBJ land came a note from Nosnibor, ie, Tom Vincent ’53. They plan to take a trip to visit absence.” (Ben said he didn’t give Jim his real visited our friend Mike Morog ’55 in Ithaca. Mike dren, other family members, and many friends, framework of the education of Colgate students. ways for students to access self-knowledge and Jim Robinson. Doubts he will make it to our 55th: Dick Johnson in Ocean Twp, NJ, soon because name because he would have hung up, so he continues to deal with some health issues since including several Sigma Nu brothers who have Feedback on this is solicited. The class website find their vision and mission for life using the Colgate: [email protected] “Won’t fly, can’t drive that far, walking or biking Dick’s wife, Nancy, has been having some health used mine!) Ben said that Jim is doing great, his retirement a few years ago. Included were been dear and faithful friends over the years. Bob might be a most valuable way to share ideas and empowerment training I do. We hope that the ’56ers Tom Engle, Fran Angeline, Tom Krumweide, and I were ‘HS sweethearts’ long enough before comments. great value that alumni — like our fellow class- Frank Proietti, Bill Pritchard, Eddie Vantine, Tom marriage that I attended many party weekends Speaking of sharing ideas and memories, and mates — can contribute to leadership education Robertson, Don Rith, and Pete. John Williams ’55 at Colgate. On my 18th bday in Dec my parents staying in touch, I was copied by Hank Chapin and experience will be recognized. “Through [the] geography dept, Sam Torrey ’09 contacted me regarding summer employment opportunities and Bob Deming ’57 were also there. Pete said, and I traveled to Hamilton to celebrate with Bob, (who lives in HI) with a post-reunion exchange A final word about Paul Schupf, with whom “We were privileged to be with our genuine and to listen and dance to Louis Armstrong in that Hank had with Gene Manning, Tim Sanford, I am privileged to share fascinating breakfasts [at the OR Dept of Transportation]… He enjoyed the experience of working as part of interdisciplinary teams friend for that afternoon. And renewal of the person. Wonder how many remember that won- Andy Crider, Wayne Baker, Ed Safford, et al that with every couple of weeks. Paul received some derful night!” What a great memory! I vaguely started with some stuff about bus rides, football of transportation professionals in solving problems that impact peoples’ lives.”— Richard Beck ’71 spirit that is Colgate provided us a meaningful well-deserved recognition from Pres Chopp at mini-reunion.” Thanks, Pete. I’m sure it meant a remember seeing Louis Armstrong — must have games, and who visited whom and where. Hank reunion. He continues to be the most knowledge- lot to Mike as well and we will continue to keep been the same night. indicated that: “I’m going to continue this chain able analyst of art whom I have ever encoun- him in our thoughts and prayers. Finally, a great e-mail from Ellis Rowland. “I of e-mails because it is becoming a short story tered. He has inspired my current research into

48 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 49 the nature and source of creativity. That has led roomie” Bill ‘Scoop’ Seibert in recent weeks. First daughter has blessed us with 2 granddaughters, I also note that this year’s recipient of our ’61 were out in the farmlands hunting the mighty of celebration and reminiscing. What immediate- me to the leading edge of scientific work being and foremost, Scoop has persisted and has now a 7 and 4, and my younger daughter had identical scholarship prepares and mails handwritten woodchuck. Where has the time gone? Some of ly struck me was the fact that, although we were done in quantum physics, particularly the whole firm commitment from your scribe to visit Scoop twin boys on June 27. They are very cute.” sincere and nice thank you notes. What a joy to us married the beautiful girls who came to party grayer, balder, and heavier, the faces, the energy, aspect of the info field and the root of conscious- and Joyce in their new Charlottesville digs in Leonard Popowitz is on board. He wrote: “My know that handwriting is still possible and even with us. Remember the tons of sand on the floor and the personalities of 1958 were apparent, and ness that makes up the quantum vacuum. I’d Aug. We also plan to see Nan and Dave Bowman, 1st update in 48 years! I’m a retired orthopedic legible. of Theta Chi Beach Party? We had our careers, still intact. Joyce, my bride of 41 years, who, for be happy to open dialogue on this with anyone so I guess I will have to carry my “reporter’s” surgeon who enjoyed practicing in Haverhill, Then, there was the exciting 1st paragraph our children (5), and now our grandchildren (12), the last 16 years headed the annual fund at Nich- interested. equipment! We do have assurances that both MA, 50 miles north of Boston. It was an enjoyable of the ’65 column in the May Scene written by and if we are still lucky, our bride of many years ols School and was deeply involved in 3 capital One final commercial: if you have or can take parties plan to be in Hamilton next May. Scoop and rewarding practice for 37 years. I’m married their class scribe, Garner Simmons, who admits is still with us. Carol and I came back for the 10th campaigns, was an integral part of the planning a photo of alumni sporting Colgate gear (or of also mentioned that they recently returned from and have 3 sons who graduated from Brown, that he had a “misspent youth” connected in and 20th — but we have not been to Hamilton of the weekend. Joyce announced her retirement yourselves or family members) in an interest- a great trip to Israel and Jordan. Accompanying Dartmouth, and, of course, Colgate (graduated some way to betting the ponies. You have a lot of since. We are only in touch with a few of our from Nichols to coincide with our 50th. Prior to ing locale, please do send that (high-resolution them were Carol and Bill Williams, so we should on my 25th Reunion year). I have 3 grandchil- company, Garner, and it’s still a passion with me. classmates and they only at Christmas; although reunion, Joyce was honored for her positive im- digital photos are preferred) to Aleta Mayne at get some details from the West Coast in our next dren. My oldest son, Stuart ’85, and I are looking Carl Luecke generously included wife June we did get out to see Eileen and Bob Wyckoff pact on Nichols, and for the significant number [email protected], including the names Christmas card. Scoop mentioned having dinner forward to my 50th and his 25th in June 2010! when he relocated to Skidway Island in Savan- in Lompoc, CA, some years back, and then Doc of dollars raised under her leadership. In June, and class years of who is pictured. with his old preceptor from our 1st-year days, Unfortunately, I have not kept in contact with nah, GA. His community, called The Landing, is Stanley some 30 years ago. On our fall trip, Carol we lost our 94-year-old mother who was actively Arthur: 315-495-2708; [email protected] Bob Bleiweiss. So, if our old compatriot from the my classmates, but am eager to correct that and evidently heavily populated with Colgate alums, and I made Cinci a priority and spent several involved in the community for 93 years. We will Class of ’56 needs news, send a note to Israel, see them at our 50th. My twin brother Marty most notably Frank Speno ’56 of DU reconstruc- delightful days with Barb and Doug Perry. As you miss her forever. Keep those cards and letters Jerry (Jerry Rhodes ’56)! was killed in a plane crash 14 years ago and a tion fame and Sam Everitt. He even bought may remember, we were roomies at Mrs Rice’s coming! 1959 Speaking of travel, Anne and I did our 8th scholarship fund was created in his memory at his home there from a female whose husband for 3 years, but had not seen each other since he Stuart: 716-913-7772; Paul W Beardslee Elderhostel bike trip in late May and early June, our alma mater.” was a ’Gate alum. Street names at The Landing was at Fort Dix in the ’60s. He went on to get his [email protected] Tunnel Mt B&B this time from Vienna to Budapest! The pedaling Dave Eldon wrote: “We do some business with sound very upscale, eg, Sundew Lane, White master’s at NW and had a long and rewarding Rt 1 Box 59-1 mileage was less than previous years but the Gene Murphy’s envelope company. I came across Tail Drive, etc. Every year when Carl makes calls career with P&G in that town. Now they proudly Elkins, WV 26241-9711 learning experience was, again, 1st rate. an old article about a great hockey game he for the alumni fund, he faithfully reports on showed us their city — the whole 9 yards — 1963 Also traveling was Chuck Berky. He and Dolo- played as a Colgate defenseman. I sent it to him his contact list. Here’s the result. Peter Neisel is and it sure does have a lot to offer when put up Carl G Langbert Do you remember the bursar at our alma mater? res went to Tuscany, the highlight of which was and got a phone call back, and we discussed each constructively busy at the Veterans Hospital and against our Little River, SC, community where we Princeton Manor Do you even know what a bursar is?! Well, Castello Banfi, the Mariani family creation. Chuck play from 50 years before. What a memory — for works with (mentors) more than 35 teenagers for now live. Barb had a delicious dinner waiting for 46 Edgemere Dr here’s the scoop! Back in Aug 1955 Gary Reitzas lauds the entire operation and places same on a defenseman.” the org called CASA. He is also on the board of a us when we arrived and we spent the evening Kendall Park, NJ 08824-7000 received a communiqué from said Colgate a “must-see” list. OK, Harry, should we schedule Guy Baker wrote: “My wife and I are in the local bank. He and his wife enjoy traveling and surrounded by CU memorabilia, good drink, and bursar. (Actually, the invoice — a copy of which future reunions in Italy? final stages of planning a move from Knoxville, are scheduled to take a train tour through the conversation. It was as if we got together every For years I have had a subscription to Field & I hold as this is being penned — was sent to Lastly, for this round, and as we await puzzler TN, to the Atlanta area next year. All our sons Canadian Rockies in the not too distant future. week … just good fun. A picture-book visit, which Stream and have always enjoyed reading Dave Gary’s dad, of course!) Thanks to Gary for saving results and new quiz items from Jim Madura, we and daughters-in-law and grandchildren live in Tom Mather and spouse are enjoying retirement left us wondering why it took us so long. So what Petzal’s column. I recently received a letter from such things, we now have precise data on our have plaudits and congrats to extend to one of GA and we will enjoy living closer. I’m retiring at in TX, where their sons and grandchildren also do you hear from Dave Allen, Tom Quinn, Bert Dave (who, at the time of this writing, is in educational expenses for our entire 1st-year fall our own — Perry Opin. Earlier this year Perry re- the end of this year after a 46-year career in the reside, but they travel to FL regularly to visit Rappole, Don Rice, and Bob Decker? Last time we Africa), telling me that after 36 years at the mag term: Sept to Jan 1955–56! Can you believe, or can ceived the highest award given by the American insurance industry.” other relatives. Frank Morris and his wife will had dinner with them was long ago.” he would be retiring on July 25. you remember — a whopping total of $829.50, Assoc of Orthodontists, the 2008 James E Brophy Beth Van Lenten kindly sent a reply to a be celebrating their 50th soon; a wonderful We have had no communication from these Interestingly, Field & Stream’s managing edi- which covered tuition, room, board, and fees. The Distinguished Service Award. This annual award double postcard telling of her husband, Lee achievement in these free and easy days. Having members of our 1962 family. It would be great if tor is Jean McKenna ’89. According to Dave, she is tuition alone was $425 per semester! As Gary goes to the person who has made significant Van Lenten, who died Sept 11, 2007, after a brief met Frank’s wife at a reunion some years ago, they were to update us on the last 46 years. At a rock and they are lucky to have her. stated in his note, that amount today might contributions to the orthodontic specialty in ad- illness. He was survived by 2 children, 2 grand- somehow I (the editor) am not surprised. Frank the risk of becoming maudlin, it is an acknowl- Thanks for the correspondence, David, and just cover 2 bottles of Harry Mariani’s Brunello dition to other devoted services. And speaking of daughters, plus twin grandchildren, a boy a keeps busy with various orgs, including AARP, edged fact that time is a finite commodity. I have much enjoyment in your retirement. I was very Di Montalcino! So, although it took a while, we devotion, Perry is in his 42nd year of orthodontic girl, born a few months after his death. As Beth which keeps him traveling from DC to CA. Ken always felt as if 100 years is not enough. To gain happy to hear that David will remain on the now have our puzzler answered and I am herein practice. Over the years Perry has received nu- stated, “He knew they were on the way.” Norum is in the process of retiring and moving a true perspective on history, we need a lifespan masthead as a contributing editor, and I’m sure asking Gary’s permission to bring this copy to merous awards, has lectured all over the world, Justus Doenecke wrote: “Since retirement 3 to Tulsa, OK, to be near the grandchildren. Don of 200 years. The fact that there are more yester- he will still write his thought-provoking and our 50th for our archives! Thanks, Gary! Here’s and holds a key position at Yale-New Haven Hos- years ago from New College of FL, I have been Collester continues his work in the courtroom, days than there are tomorrows gives reason for interesting articles. hoping all is well in Fael River! What else might pital. Perry and Susan reside in Orange, CT, and working on a book tracing US involvement but also hosts a theater review radio show and pause — and for us to keep in touch with those It was enjoyable to see the July issue of the you have saved?! when not “in our face,” boating, fishing, antique in WWI from 1914–17. I’ve said what I want to prepares theater reviews for a newspaper. who helped shape our lives, and who are dear to Scene, in which there were pictures of John Cush- A day or 2 after our last deadline we got a call auto restoration, and grandchildren fill the rest of about FDR [in other books] and need a whole As I was about to close down this column us, because life is so ephemeral. The only Colgate man at graduation receiving his honorary degree from Dick McShane telling us that he is newly Perry’s days! Way to go, Perry! Do you ever plan new research area. Yet I still manage to relax a I considered calling Bob Jones to get some friend with whom we have shared the continuity and George Haggarty at reunion receiving the engaged! Dick went on to tell me about his to retire?! Irrespective of your answer, do try to bit with biking, sailing, and an occasional trip to poop on Colgate’s inner workings and issues or of friendship and love is Carl Langbert ’63 and Brian Little Award: 2 very deserving classmates. of Georgia University Peter Frey, activities, which help justify this engaged status. take some time off for a sojourn in the Chenango such places as HI, the Low Countries, Berlin, and possibly Ray Boushie to publish some news on his wife Barbara, although even we drifted apart Hope everyone had a great summer. Please This past winter Dick competed in the Colonial next May. A photo of Perry receiving his award is the Baltic. Also am involved in campus ministry modern medicine and the annual fund drive. from 1965–87 while we were each building ca- keep in touch. States Swimming Championships in Princeton on our class page at colgatealumni.org. progs.” They were saved by Bill Weatherwax, who used reers and rearing kids. The names that you men- Carl: 732-422-0556 (H); 247-0630 (O); 545-1934 Marine microbiologist and mentor Peter Berrall (age group 71–75), leaving his competition, as he Before signing off, we have a brief hello to wrote: “I am currently teaching an envelope that was so old he had to use tape tion are just memories, and I have had neither (fax); [email protected] “I don’t take anybody in my lab who looks like they won’t love science,” jokes Mary Ann Moran ’77, said, “in the dust” (it doesn’t sound right to say pass along from Fred Brunner ’58, who was in at a juvenile detention ctr in GA. As a by-product to seal it. Here he is, word for word: “I note in contact nor communication with any of these distinguished research professor in the department of marine sciences at the University of Geor- water!). Dick won at least 2 golds and several our region while we were biking Hungary, but of this hellish experience, I am writing a book your last class newsletter that you had a positive classmates. I look at the name on my Theta Chi gia, Athens. Moran recently received the inaugural American Society for Microbiology (ASM) D.C. titled Flexin’ in Hell. In prison jargon, ‘flexin’’ silvers, having done similarly in the NYS Empire left a note to say “hi.” I, in turn, send his regards experience with Dean Griffith. He was indeed a paddle and realize that some are gone, but most 1964 White Research and Mentoring Award. means lying. Every day brings new material, and Games prior. We trust Dick will be in the Chenan- to his mates of ’58. Contact Fred in Cinci. fine man. Without his help, I would never have have disengaged. While I “beg” every month for Richard J Johnson The award was given to Moran not only for her successes in marine microbial biology, but also I am hale, hearty, and fit, and nobody has dared 22 Goose Point Ln go next May to elaborate — on swimming and Be well, mates. Keep writing, calling, or digitiz- graduated. Following your lead, ‘wait ’til 50th,’ more input from our class for our column, there for her ability to inspire and stimulate the young scientists she works with, from high school to engagements! By the by, the McShanes thrive ing and, by all means, get that last weekend to try to kill me yet!” I am trying to keep up Colgate’s reputation are few who participate. OK, I’m done! Box 1825 postdoctoral students. “My philosophy is that science is hard work, so it should be fun — so I try to on competition: Dick’s son and his wife are #2 in in May 2009 on your agenda. Come to the On this encouraging note, I once again offer as chair of the Suncoast Alumni Club here in Ted Vaill, who lives in a world to which I Duxbury, MA 02331-5120 be enthusiastic about all the projects going on in the lab, whether they’re going really well or not,” the nation in tandem biking, and a 10-year-old Chenango. See Gary’s note from the bursar!! a plea for your updates. You know, I know where Sarasota. The group made me their leader when aspire in my next life wrote, “My girlfriend Joan grandson is a champ in the 12 and under group. Cheers to all. Happy fall and football. you live. we moved here 10 years ago — and there are no Yang (note the progression: the last time he Good job by the Celtics. I’d forgotten how enter- Moran explained. “Sometimes science is almost like banging your head against the wall when it’s Way to go, McShanes; put some water on that Paul: 304-636-1684; [email protected] Steve: 818-999-2777; 788-2557 (fax); term limits! I reside in a community called The referred to Joan as a “friend”) and I will be doing taining basketball could be. And a great season not working, and you need somebody — a cheerleader, in a sense — to let you know that it happens dust! [email protected] Meadows. Some other residents are: Dick Archer, a home exchange to Geneva and the Swiss Alps for the Colgate lax team, beating Syracuse for the to everyone and it’s hard, but it’s worth it in the end if you stick with it.” A nice note arrived in late May from “The 1960 Ollie Kollevoll, and Jack Stone — all Class of ’45. this coming July. Last year we did home exchang- 2nd straight year, and doing it just a few games According to the ASM, Moran is “a world leader in the study of microbial and photochemical Old Nast” — Bob Nastanovich — telling us of 1961 I’ve also played a lot of golf with Bob Stem- es to Austria, Prague, and Bali. Before that, I will before Syracuse won the NCAA championship. transformations of several types of organic substances that accumulate over long periods of something I did not see in the news: “In the final Stephen Greenbaum merman ’58.” Thanks, Bill. I cannot imagine you be going to Buffalo to see Joan, and we will be I feel that particular win might really make time in aquatic ecosystems.” Boiled down, she uses innovative techniques to research the role of John Kirkman lax game of the regular season, Colgate defeated 4242 Stansbury Ave, PH6 playing “a lot of golf.” Ha! And, you should really going to my 50th HS Reunion in Chatham, NJ. Colgate the mythical natl champ … at least by my 805 Hickory Ridge Road marine bacteria in the production of climate-relevant gases. Syracuse — a win over the highest ranked team Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-4265 tackle opponents more your own age or younger. I have been active in MoveOn.org for the past convoluted thinking. Aiken, SC 29803-7353 In the summertime, Moran teaches marine microbiology to local high school students in AP bi- in any sport in history!” Syracuse at the time That’s it, folks! And, in the future there will be year, and in the Barack Obama campaign. I had a Harry Taylor ’66 has been running for ology, taking them to the coast to culture their own organisms and do research. For Moran, seeing was ranked #2 — but went on to win the natl Mike Wolk received the Distinguished Service 2 less columns per year, so the news, if any, will MoveOn function at my house, and who should Congress in the state of NC. I’m sure all of you I sense that these columns are getting routine the transformation in these young minds is one of the highlights of her job. “I like watching them championship. Bob wants the ’Gate team to see Award at the 12th Annual Heart of the Hamptons be older and possibly more exciting. It’s not that show up but Al MacHardy and wife Rose. Al was remember Harry as one of the really good guys, for you folks. They sure are for me: surgeries, in print that we “old timers” really appreciate Gala June 21. Mike is past pres of the American C hard to reach me. in the air force flying various aircraft for 6 years even if he was not lucky enough to be in our go to a whole new level in their understanding,” she said. “To see them transition — which every one fatalities, some golf get-togethers, retirements, their accomplishment — finally some kind of of Cardiology and founder of the Michael Wolk John: 570-727-3361 after Colgate, and then was a pilot for TWA and class. It takes commitment, time, and the help of them does, every summer — it’s fun to see and I get the most enjoyment out of that.” relocations, grandchildren, etc. Enuf! We need to payback for our getting stomped by Jimmy Heart Fndn, Inc. (And he can swim, too.) other airlines for many years. He now works for of others to run for Congress, and while Harry — Aleta Mayne spice this thing up a bit without breaking any Brown and the #1 ’Cuse football team in the na- Howie Goldberg wrote: “I am busily practicing the FAA in Los Angeles. He and his wife enjoy is working long and hard hours, I know that he Colgate traditions. Did something funny happen tion 50 years ago! Bob, what would you think of medical and surgical dermatology as well as 1962 sailing in the Pacific off LA.” would appreciate any additional help he can to you? I’m all ears! Thank you in advance for inviting this 2008 team to our tent next year, for doing many cosmetic procedures in Swampscott, Stuart Angert On the home front, we just celebrated our get. Good luck, Harry. We hope that you are suc- sharing. a toast of thanks, etc?! Of course, such requires MA, a suburban town 10 miles north of Boston. 179 Greenaway Road 50th HS Reunion: 22 of the 40 graduates who still cessful, and we will definitely vote for you if we I notice that one of our classmates is on the your attendance as well! Thanks, Bob, for keeping I have been happily married to Betsy for the Amherst, NY 14226-4165 remain from our class at Nichols School, along move to NC. bd of directors of “A Better Colgate.” Do you know us current and for the additional kind words. I’ll past 18 years. My 1st wife was killed in an auto with their spouses, returned to campus. Nichols Sheila and Paul LeFevre and son Ben were who that is? Have you contacted him with your do a toast to you in that same tent! accident in 1986. I have 2 daughters, Betsy has a We received a great update from Carol and Art only became coed in the mid-’70s, so all were discovered dining at Mamma Mia’s restaurant thoughts? We’ve had several communiqués from “old son, and we are a well-blended family. My older Kinsman: “It seems like just yesterday that we male alumni and their wives. We had 3 full days in Kingston, MA, by Deni and me recently. Paul

50 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 51 “Brian Drier ’86 now works by day as a tenured assistant professor of English at a Japanese university in was guarded in his comments but did admit to Sept 6 for alumni and local fans. Our classmates partner with Shearman & Sterling for the Get to know: Trustee Todd Brown ’71 spending 7 months of the year in the sunnier John Weingart, Biff Jones, Steve Steele, Priit Juho next 2+ yrs. Spending more time on nonprofit the Niigata Prefecture and by night as a jazz singer in Tokyo and Yokohama.” — Michele Radin ’86 climes of the Caribbean. Paul said that things Vesilind (assuming he has returned from the activities including board pres of ESS, a large soc were going well, and he looked to have ordered East Coast Estonian Song/Dance Tour), and Blake services agency that provides foster care to 500 a potpourri of excellent Italian dishes, so clearly ‘WBS’ Smith are starting and starring for the kids as well as group homes for teens, programs with his wife Ceseli in the Bay area. After Mgt Co, including a photo of Peter at work. Pete who died in the war. John’s sister said that the his appetite is very healthy. Obviously relaxing in Thirteen alumni. Pete Halstead, the usual starter for Head Start, after school, med clinics, thera- Colgate, he earned his MBA at Stanford. Reagan and his friend Millie Sullivan joined Joan and memorial overlooks the beach where John surfed the sun seems to agree with the LeFevres. at left bass, will not be in the lineup this year. peutic nurseries, homes for dev disabled adults, appointed him to InterAm Dev Bank and later Lee Woodward as well as Pat and Bob Improta as a youngster. She would love to hear from Recently I spoke with Dr Edward C ‘Biff’ Jones Others songsters include Tom Behr ’62, Pete Behr and a prison ministry. Also sit on various boards served on the BoD of the World Bank. Spent yrs at our house for dinner in mid-July. Lee’s hip other Colgate people who knew John so that her about a few alumni issues. Biff was on Nantucket ’62, Dock Murdock ’62, Dan Adams ’62, Beau Clark including Music for Life, which I started with with Wells Fargo heading ops in Asia, Mexico, surgery’s a major success, and Bob now sports a children would be able to know more about who for a few weeks mellowing out with the beauti- ’62, George Haggarty ’63, Ed Hines ’63, Geoff young conductor George Mathew (we met when China, and Australia. Active in many philan- distinguished goatee he grew when they were their uncle was. If any of you want to send your ful people. He said that with the little “Bifflets” Egginton ’63, Bruce Hutchins ’63, Dick Webb ’63, he was a grad student living in International thropic causes, he’s served on the SF Zoo Bd and vacationing in Africa. Back at our 25th Reunion in recollections and stories about John to his sister, busy with sports and other activities, he and Pete Wilkinson ’63, John Dolven ’65, Tom O’Hare House). He’s the Bob Geldof of classical music, supported the ballet. Along the way he found ’90 the 4 of us realized we lived a few miles from kindly contact me and I will give you Ted’s e-mail Mary can’t spend as much time on the island ’66, Ed Dietrich ’66, Bud Eisberg ’65, and the presenting concerts featuring orchestras made time to write a biography of Robert Ruark who each other. After 25 yrs and 2,500 miles from address. as they would like, but that all in all, things are aforementioned Paul Bradley. Sounds like a great up of volunteers from the world’s symphonies to lived and wrote about big-game hunting in Colgate, that coincidence has developed into a Right before Memorial Day weekend this year quite good. Biff also has confirmed that Gary weekend, Steve, and we hope that the weather in raise both consciousness and money for pressing Africa. lasting friendship. I received an e-mail from Pete Stackhouse: “I just Ripple will be acting as 1964 chair of Reunion beautiful Lake George was perfect for you. social problems: 2 concerts to date at Carnegie Finally connected with Ray Conaway, who Finally, it is my sad duty to report that Joe received my May copy of the Scene and it provid- 2009. As hard as it might be to realize, this is our Remember Reunion 2009, and make your Hall. Last was called “Requiem for Darfur” and went to Duquesne Law after graduation, then Nicolette, who was provost at Oneonta St Teach- ed me with incentive to send some info. I hope 45th, so believe it, and make your plans early, plans early to attend that great weekend. Be involved a performance of Verdi’s “Requiem.” joined a Pitt law firm for 17 yrs before striking off ers C until his retirement, has passed away in that others will also write because I (and I as- so that we can have a tremendous turnout. I’m good to your fellow man and have a great sum- Planning next concert Jan 12 also at Carnegie: to form his own partnership as a litigator. Close Tempe, AZ. Anyone wishing to remember him sume we all) look forward to hearing about guys sure Rip will make sure that you are there, with mer. Mahler’s 3rd for kids with AIDS in Africa. Family to retirement, he occasionally helps wife Toni should contact the Scene. we remember, but often have not seen for nearly possible financial penalties being meted out to Dick: 800-829-9199 x5148; is great; oldest daughter and husband (both law- take on issues of social justice. They have 2 kids It is with some regret that I must move on. 40 years. This has been a very eventful year for all those in absentia. [email protected] yers) live in nearby Brooklyn Hts with our grand- and 5 grandkids. Go skiing in CO in winter and Having done this column for 13 yrs (78 consecu- my family. It started in early Jan with the birth of Toby Wesson has moved to CT — well, I should kids. Son Nick is a jr at Amherst. Our youngest, golf in the Bahamas. An avid platform tennis tive issues/100K+ words), it’s been my privilege 2 more grandchildren (2 days apart). The parents, say Galen Associates moved there and Toby has Evelyn, followed her brother to St. Paul’s where player, he’s been a member of a local league for to reconnect with so many old friends. Of the oldest son Chad and our 2nd oldest daughter, increased his commute a bit. Toby still finds time 1965 she will captain the squash team next yr. Susan 30 yrs. Looking to reconnect with Frank Pommer- 323 men in our class, 309 have appeared here Caroline, both live near us in Alexandria, VA, so to go to the odd “White Marlin” tourney, so it’s Garner Simmons still teaches medieval history at Sarah Lawrence. sheim and other old friends. Spoke to Chet Kitch- (51 more than 13 times). Most mentions: Lee Carol and I are regular babysitters. Then in April not all work and no play. Toby does get up early 22126 Providencia St We spent July in Paris celebrating her 50th. All ings, who recently retired from soft drink biz, a Woltman (58), who yr after yr has arguably done our oldest daughter, Claire, got married at the though, whether he’s heading out to sea to look Woodland Hills, CA 91364-4133 goes back to Colgate. Kicked out of English for family-owned franchise for 70 yrs. He remains more than anyone else for Colgate and the Class Homestead Resort in the mtns of SW VA. It was – Joined Colgate’s Board of Trustees in 2002 for fish or heading up the road to hunt for private flunking Keats & Tennyson (prof was killing active in a local hospital in Essex, CT, as well as of ’65. As I once learned from Jonathan Kistler, planned as an outdoor wedding and it worked – Board committees: chair, student affairs; vice chair, budget; equity investments. He’s also traveling, having News from Perth Down Under: Congrats to Jim poetry for me, so I did the mature thing and enjoying a 36’ powerboat and a little golf. He and timing is everything. And so this seems the out marvelously, even though advance weather been to Tibet and China last year, and to Egypt Elder, who won the 100 freestyle for the 60–65 stopped going to class). Became a French major, member of executive, nominating, and trustee development Suzanne have 3 grown kids. Called George Orsi, perfect time to allow someone else to place his forecasts were ominous. Colgate was represented this year. Toby may be heading to Nantucket age group at the World Masters Swimming which ironically led me to working for ONI – Vice chairman of ShoreBank Corporation, the nation’s largest who’s now retired from teaching middle school imprint on the class news. A truly rewarding at the wedding by my college roommate Don later in the summer, and may see his old roomie Champs, posting a 1:02.84 (.05 seconds off the after Navy OCS and living in France twice, not community development and environmental bank holding company science 1st in NJ and then St. Petersburg, FL, experience. Anyone interested should contact Wilmot, and to the relief of his wife Marty and ‘Biff’ if all goes well. Biff said that when he last world mark). Regarding the Colgate cap he’d to mention French clients who have provided where he and Eileen have spent the past 20 yrs. associate editor Aleta Mayne at amayne@mail. me, Don did not embarrass himself in any of the went fishing with Toby he was lurching all over worn (given to him by varsity coach Steve Jung- numerous trips and more than a few great Two kids both now grown. Enjoys fishing and oc- colgate.edu or 315-228-6669. As for me, you’ve all wedding/sporting/dancing activities. Don had What do you get out of your experiences as a trustee? the cabin of the boat as it sped out to the fish- bluth at the spring dedication of Colgate’s Mark meals and bottles of wine. Finally, regarding Jeff casional Caribbean cruise. Saw Lewis Knapp who got my e-mail address. Drop me a line. I promise been skiing with me and some of my children I most enjoy the opportunity to work with a great group of trustees as well as President ing grounds, while Toby sat calmly on a couch Randall Chair), Jim wrote: “Told Ray Williams that Klein’s recent passing, I did not know him well at stopped by a few yrs back. a prompt reply. So, ’til our paths cross again, may in VT in Feb and there he did embarrass himself Chopp and her staff. We all come from different backgrounds and perspectives, but as almost as if he was in his living room at home, I winced when I thought of how Randall would Colgate, but our paths did cross now an again in Spoke with Dave Ruiter, who’s spent a the wind be at your back, a smile on your lips, (picture him holding his skis and sliding down a Colgate alumni and parents, we share the common goal of making Colgate the best liberal obviously at peace with life. In 1964 this image of have reacted to seeing one of his bald, male NYC. Given his many accomplishments including lifetime in communications and now lives in and your glass always half full. slope on his backside after accusing us of leading Toby might have recalled Buddha sitting peace- swimmers in public wearing a ‘girlie suit and the Bd of the Collegiate Sch, it’s sad to know he’s arts university in the nation. Freehold, NJ. Began in printing, then formed ad Garner: 818-713-1353; 1392(fax); [email protected] him to a black diamond slope). fully while all around him excitement raged, but a shower cap’ (even if it had Colgate written on no longer among us.” agency with his dad for 20 yrs before becom- “May was graduation month for us. Claire this sleeker, more streamlined Toby now more it). Several swimmers at Perth wanted to know Spoke to Ken Roffe, whose son Peter planned What do you bring to the table as a trustee? ing dir of communications at Lawrenceville Sch, received her PhD from GWU, our daughter Liddy closely resembles a marathoner or a lanky wide what ‘Colgate’ was. They knew of Nike, Speedo, to be married Sept 13 in San Diego. Meanwhile, My combination of business management, higher education, and other board experience 5 miles S of Princeton. On faculty was Eugene 1966 graduated from college, our SIL Nick received receiver. It must have been the carbo loading at and Tyr, but Colgate was a new one. Perhaps I’ve son Luke just graduated from Ithaca C in busi- gives me a somewhat unique lens on the issues we face as a board. I also bring an important Adams’ son Jim, who taught English. Having had Robert Malley his master’s, and Graham graduated from MOPS the Fiji frat lodge that bulked him up to interior started a new brand.” ness, and with his dad’s blessing, heads into perspective on what it is like being a minority at Colgate. Diversity is a key part of our strat- Adams for P&R along with Jerry Balmuth, he and 322 Shore Rd preschool. Next year it is onto kindergarten for lineman–size. Betsy obviously didn’t learn to Spent a wonderful evening with Wynn and Ev the creative side of advertising. Still in touch Jim became friends. Retiring from Lawrenceville, Westerly, RI 02891-3904 Graham and 2009 will also bring 3 more gradu- egy and something I care about deeply. cook from our beloved Red Van Slyke. Way to go, Egginton and his brother Geoff ’63 and his wife with Mary and Doug Quelch, Ken and Val were Dave also served as dir of mkting for Patton ations (I hope) — Mary Tyler from HS, Jed from Toby. Susan. A VP and architect for HNTB, Geoff (who planning to make it back to Sue and Jim Himoff’s Construct. An avid sailor (he won the Colgate In early June I received an e-mail from Toby elementary school, and Anne Colby from grad What is the key issue impacting higher education? Jim Yanni e-mailed Kurt Brown 4 photos of is overseeing the revamping of LAX’s Bradley for our 3rd off-year reunion on Labor Day. Speak- regatta on Lake Moraine for Kendrick our sr yr), Griggs, who wrote to say that wife Nancy passed school. It’s terrific to see tuition bills disappear- himself, Tanis and Rocky Willard ’65, and Jim Cit- Intern’l Terminal) and Ev were getting together ing of Point o’ Pines, Randi and Peter Desnoes’ Making Colgate affordable to a broad range of highly qualified students. We face an in- retirement means a new career as master capt away May 22. She had suffered from breast can- ing, but there are still plenty to go. rano. Kurt promptly forwarded them to his many for the 4th of July in LA and asked Sheila and I creasingly difficult balance between our need to make the investments in our programs and daughter Blaise spent a wonderful summer there licensed thru Coast Guard delivering sailboats cer. Toby said, “I was lucky to be able to sell my “My work life has remained rather constant. contacts around the world. Next stop for the to join them for dinner. This spring Ev visited infrastructure to remain competitive with our peer institutions, while simultaneously look- while her sister Brigitte made to the qtr finals (up to 100 tons). Most indelible memory: study- business in Feb and have the freedom and time I left my N VA law firm about 5 years ago and Paul Krusa in Phoenix, where the Krusas have ing to increase aid to attract the mostly highly talented students. This is one of the reasons photos — YouTube. Jimmy Y also said he would of the USTA Tennis National 12s. Having been ing art and music during Jan Plan in NYC under to take care of her throughout this ordeal. Now opened up a solo practice doing the same type of Bob Negley a summer home. Bud Eisberg joined them and why building our endowment is so critical to our long-term success. be seeing ’65 in San Antonio in the accepted to Groton, Blaise began this fall. Eric Ryan and David Sellin. Recalled seeing Pete she is at peace and I am grateful for that.” Toby, business representation and business litigation near future. Other active amusing e-mailers the 3 caught a couple of games in Cactus League Had a great call from Tom Tobey ’66, who’s Michel shortly after graduation but not since. please accept our sincerest sympathies, and best that I had done for many years. The volume include Biff Atwater, Dan Baird, Bob Meehan ’65, spring training. Ev continues to co-chair NAFSA been helping Harry Taylor ’66 defeat the in- What was your biggest Colgate moment? Married for 39 yrs, he and Nancy have 2 grown wishes to you and your family for the future. of my work has decreased by about 25% and I Norm Platt, John Weingart, and Doug Stay ’67. with Riall Nolan. As for Riall, I rec’d a hilarious cumbent and get elected to Congress from NC. To follow up on my last column, Harry Taylor Probably the sit-in in 1968. I will never forget walking up the hill to the administration build- daughters. would like it to stay that way since it offers plen- Speaking of Kurt Brown, his father, George e-mail describing his Peace Corps experiences re: Among Harry’s supporters are Maria and Peter Finally heard from Tom Yerg, who’s just was successful in his primary attempt to obtain ty of flexibility for other activities, the priority of ing as one of 36 African American students on campus following the demonstration in front A Brown, was honored at the Cortland State jungle 2-step and a semi-annual parasite exam Kellner, who were back on Nantucket for the returned from CO, where son Alex is prepping the Democratic nomination for the US House of which now often supersedes my work schedule. of the Student Union. The experience showed me that a few dedicated people could use Alumni House Recognition Banquet on June (unprintable but worth asking Riall to repeat). summer where they were looking forward to for deployment to Iraq as army 2nd lt. Tom spent Reps, 9th District, NC, and as I write, he is now As for my other activities, I was caught up in peaceful dissent to help change the world. Ironically, our motto today at ShoreBank is “Let’s 7. Coach Brown was a legendary coach and a Phil Karli wrote that son Brian continues to a visit from Susan and Ken Kramer before return- 1967-70 in Bolivia with Peace Corps working campaigning against the 7- term Republican golf for several years but that has been partly re- Change the World.” pioneer in NNY scholastic athletics. After public fly for Cox Ent of Atlanta and along with raising ing to London. in TB control. Returned to US as health rep to incumbent for the Nov election. I received a placed by my new ‘p/t job’ of being a HS football school retirement in 1973 he returned to his alma Phil’s 4 grandsons has still found time to write a Bill Barich wrote: “It’s a nice night in Dublin. PA’s Region VI, which led to an opportunity to call from Ted Sattler, who has been following official. Our association covers the northern 3rd Who were your most influential professors? mater, Cortland, and started the ice hockey prog. novel. Talk about dedication. Bob McCord was here for a few days on his way continue his education at UNC. While complet- Harry’s campaign efforts. Ted said that he has of the state and more than 100 HS. That means Got a great photo from Lee Woltman of Rocky Jerry Balmuth [philosophy] helped me develop my appreciation for rigorous analytical His daughter Barbara was the 1st mgr. A room back from Istanbul (his Peace Corps digs) and ing an MPH in ’73, he met and married his wife been speaking with Del DeWindt and that Del at least 1 varsity and a couple of JV or 1st-year was dedicated as the George Brown Room in the Willard, Jim Yanni ’64, and Jim Citrano ’64, who Paris, and that resulted in a very good time plus thought in a way that has served as a benchmark for me over the years. The dialogue Arnie Diane (honeymooning in ND and Canada). Went and he are planning to go to Charlotte on Elec- games each week. It’s time consuming but I have newly renovated alumni mansion. Several hun- got together this spring. a bonus for the publicans. New book’s done and tion Day eve to be with Harry. I subsequently really enjoyed it, and occasionally my 13-year-old Sio [sociology and anthropology] set up provided me a great opportunity to develop my own to work as biostatistician and tech editor for dred distinguished guests, including Barbara and Had a note from Peter Nichols: “Rewriting in the works. Called A Pint of Plain after Flann regional off of World Health Org, where he has spoke with Harry, who brought me up to date on son, Jed, works as part of the ‘chain crew.’ I have sense of values and priorities on the issues of race and class. husband Eban, and Kurt, attended the dedication. the screenplay I’ve been working on called O’Brien’s poem ‘The Workman’s Friend.’ Should worked for 30 yrs becoming gen secty and pres his campaign and fundraising efforts. also just begun a new sport that, so far, is painful, Beautiful building, Kurt, and Barbara looks like Cloudwalker, but the process is slowed by be out in March if the publisher’s not lying. of 21 locals of the Pan-Am Health Org. After a Ted also told me that during Memorial Day but enjoyable. I am now one of 8 rowers in a shell As a Colgate student, you brought some big acts to campus — which was the most your daughter in the photo. increased activity in my consulting business Imelda’s painting and has a 2-person show in 2-yr stint in Caribbean, returned to DC so that weekend ’07 he and his family were on Martha’s that races for the Natl Capital Rowing Club. My interesting? Gene Clark’s comments last issue got Steve (which I’m unsuccessfully attempting to phase Kildare in August. Both lads, like yours, are young Diane could pursue her career at NIH. In addition Vineyard and met the late John Painter’s sister oldest daughter ‘coxed’ for the UVA men’s crew We brought Sly and the Family Stone, Chicago, and The Doors, but my senior year Kool and Steele thinking about how serving guys in the out) and family obligations. I’m off to the Tel- men now and struggling with all that suggests. to their son, their daughter’s a CPA with Ernst & and her son and daughter (John’s nephew and and later for the Capital Rowing Club, where she the Gang was one of the hottest acts in the country, and they were to be my last concert. food line at the old Student Union led to some luride Bluegrass Festival featuring Peter Rowan. The one who’s got 2 degrees with honors doesn’t Young. Currently reading Don Quixote in Span- niece). Ted spoke with them about John during met her husband. She has now gotten me, Jed, They got lost on their way to campus and after sending out our opening act twice, I had to lifelong friendships. Great point, Steve. Steve Hoping to reconnect; I was wondering if you had want to be an academic, and the younger, when ish and reconnecting with old friends from his his Colgate days and subsequently gave her a and Mary Tyler, my HS-aged daughter, involved. his e-mail, phone, or semaphore?” Trying to help, cancel the show and offer refunds. The group finally showed up at around 11:30 p.m. and passed along that the Vintage Thirteen group he meets girls, goes to the deepest possible level Bolivian PC days. Still remembers studying to all copy of The Boys from Colgate, the Vietnam War Believe me, rowing is not as easy as it looks. (1960–1970) was getting together Sept 4–7 in I suggested he try Sugar Hill Records (assuming of discussion immediately, and so finds them all, hours with Dick Winnie, breaking only to shoot documentary that Lou Buttino and Bob Aberlin Fortunately, I am in one of the intermediate level played at the Coop for a few hundred dollars. Lake George at the home of Paul Bradley ’67; they’ve paid their phone bill). however beautiful, trivial. Sounds familiar.” Ah trashcan “baskets.” Still in touch with Dick Groc- produced. Although John’s body has never been shells, where there are a couple of other guys in 2 years ago they sang at the Hyde Museum Exchanged e-mails with Ken Kramer, who yes, those party weekends when the world was cia and Rick Mancke. recovered (but its location is known), his name is their 50s. Not surprisingly, Carol and I do very in Glens Falls and made a CD. This year they wrote: “Except for being a bit older, things are young… Opened Westlake mag (July) to find a profile included on a memorial in the local cemetery for little traveling alone and will probably never planned to sing at the Saratoga Historical Soc on pretty much the same. I will remain an active Tracked down Hugh Foster, who now lives of Peter Vogel and his company GKV Capital all of the men and women of Martha’s Vineyard see much of the world. Although we are going

52 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 53 to weddings in IO, NC, and WI this summer, it is that we never got in together. Some big changes mer during the annual Lake Erie Intl Regatta. House. I anticipate that there will be photos a conversation in May with SantaCroce about Alumni Clubs and Groups very difficult to be away for more than a week- at Colgate after 40 years, and then again, some Per Terry, “the LEIR is a sailboat race from Port available for our class page. his career in Hollywood, including his work end and have confidence that the house will be things stay the same. Regards to my old room- Stanley, Ontario, to Ashtabula, OH. It is 55 miles Once again, thanks to all who showed for the (with Barnet Kellman*) on the TV show Monk, standing and all of the children still alive when mate, Larry Goldman.” across and has been raced each year since 1965. 40th, and I look forward to hearing from all of the lean months last fall and winter during Notes The Club of Los Angeles attended the annual Countrywide we return. Still, from a ‘big picture perspective,’ Lloyd Jones sent news of the passing of his My 1st race was in 1971. An old Canadian friend you as we continue to expand the Class of 1968’s the writers’ strike, and his interview with the On June 5, for $13 per person, alumni in the Milwaukee area were Classic at UCLA featuring tennis greats Andy Roddick, Mardy the turmoil of a large family is usually worth it. 90-year-old father and our great friend, Howard once said about some of the newer sailors racing, presence in the Scene. physicist Edward Teller, “Father of the H-Bomb” treated to a night of drinks and hors d’oeuvres with Mark Murphy Fish, and John McEnroe, in August. Alumni enjoyed a reception “In closing, I heard that John Paske has been Langworthy Jones ’39, on June 7 at his home in ‘It’s good to attract some new guys, but they still Peter: 609-924-0700; [email protected] on nuclear weapons, nuclear energy, plutonium. ’77, president and CEO of the Green Bay Packers. Murphy talked with food from Wolfgang Puck before a second-round match. elected to the Colgate Athletic Hall of Honor. That Hamilton. At Colgate, Howard was a member think it’s about the race.’ Actually it’s about see- The interview was for a documentary Tony was about his past experiences including playing in the NFL, working is terrific and well deserved. I can think of several of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and was the pres of ing old friends from a sister club across our little working on a number of years ago. To set the other ’66ers who should also be considered, his class. He earned 10 varsity letters playing sweet water pond in a foreign country.” Terry 1969 story straight, Tony and I do not agree with Teller as a trial lawyer for the Department of Justice, and serving as Boston alumni, parents, and students enjoyed a summer of including my roomie, Don Wilmot, whose hockey football, hockey, and lax. He was Colgate’s 1st ice sometimes sees Phil Marshall when he cruises C James Milmoe that H-bombs are a good thing. Tony’s son is at- athletic director at Colgate and then Northwestern University. Red Sox baseball. With 110 tickets purchased for each of and lax careers are hard to beat. Take Care.” Wow, hockey All-American, and in 1940 was named into ports near Buffalo. 1700 Verrazzano Pl tending LaSalle U in Philly. three games, Colgate had a presence at Fenway Park this what a full life Carol and you have, Pete. Congrats to the US Olympic team. Howard joined the air John Gillick has co-authored Aviation Law: Wilmington, NC 28405-4040 Sam King* wrote Art, commending him on season. Colgate Day, June 13, was celebrated by the clubs of Saratoga, to you both on your family successes. force during WWII, where he served as a pilot in Cases, Laws and Related Sources with profs Paul B his fine organizing work. Don Kinsella* will take San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. I saw that Mel Southard’s son Eric was mar- the European Theater of Operations. After the Larsen of the Georgetown U Law Ctr and Joseph [Classmates who have indicated an interest in time off from his important work defending Club presidents ried in June. He is a trader at a hedge fund in war, he resumed his education at Syracuse and C Sweeney of the Fordham U Law Center. John is attending the reunion will be marked with an non-Colgate criminals to join a foursome at In June, alumnae in seven cities participated in the Women’s NYC and Mel’s new DIL finished her 1st year at received his PhD in psychology. Dr Jones returned an adjunct prof at Georgetown, teaching a course asterisk*.] Seven Oaks over reunion weekend. Travelers Dick We welcome as new alumni club presidents: R. Matthew Price Advisory Committee Book Club Tour, gathering for dinner and law school. Congrats to you and your wife, Mel. to Colgate to teach child psychology. His affilia- in air law. The book introduces law students to all Art Clark,* Woody Swain,* and the rest of Art’s Johnson,* recently back from escorting Annapo- ’01 and Nancy Bessen Hulsey ’88, Club of St. Louis (colgate- a discussion of Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. Professor According to the announcement, Mel is now the tion with Colgate was a lifelong enjoyment and major areas of air law, from economic and safety committee continue to do a great job on our 40th lis grads on a trip to view Swiss navy installa- [email protected]); Joanna E. Allegretti ’05 (jallegret- Mike Martin Margaret Maurer led the four discussions in the East Coast cities, chair of the sports practice group at Herzfeld & a matter of family pride, as his great-great-great- regulations to financing and labor relations. Reunion. By now you know the theme of the tions, and ,* recently back from his [email protected]), Julia M. Gilbert ’05 ([email protected]), Rubin, a NYC law firm, following stints as VP and grandfather, Amos Kingsley, was one of Colgate’s Would welcome news from our many authors. weekend is “Time to Set All Stories Straight.” (As umpteenth trip to visit the golfing and distilling while Professor Jennifer Brice traveled to San Francisco, Chicago, and Robert F. Gelbach ’03 ([email protected]), Club of New genl counsel for the Yankees and as a commis- founders. In addition to teaching, Howard Our very own “Frank Sinatra,” Chris Clifford, if you all were not already getting straight sto- installations in Ireland, will travel to Hamilton and Cleveland. York City; and Kenneth I. Roffe ’65 (roffe@roffeandgreen. sioner, and then chair, of the NYS Athletic Com- also served on the Bd of Trustees and as VP for is reportedly doing better after a rocky 1st month ries from these class notes.) As part of the prog, next May to view educational installations. To com), Club of Fairfield County, Conn. mission. many years. Colgate awarded him an honorary following his tractor accident. As this is written, Bud Hedinger* has been preparing audio e-mails set the story straight, Switzerland is connected, On June 28, the Club of Portland held its annual wine tour. Aboard A special thanks to outgoing club leaders: Fred J. Meyland- Finally, as you know from the July Scene, doctorate and an award for distinguished alumni Chris was looking forward to getting a walking for Art to send out. Bud lured Walter Cronkite via the Rhine, to the port of Rotterdam, has a a chartered bus, 30 alumni and friends visited three wineries for Smith ’68 and John Morrison ’65, Club of St. Louis; Philip the publication schedule (now quarterly) and service. He was the 1st Colgate hockey player to cast at the end of July. out of retirement to explain the impact of the merchant marine, and operates a small fleet of tastings and lunch. format have changed. The editors are starting a receive the Silver Puck Award. An acknowledged Guys, please keep these updates coming. And Class of ’69 on the progress of civilization, and armed ships that patrol the Swiss lakes. Another (Fritz) Franz ’04, Club of New York City; Erin K. Bradshaw ’99, new “mini-dept” to be called “Colgate Seen,” and leader among administrators of independent be sure to check out the new and improved web- got Howard Cosell to come back from the grave traveler and likely attendee, Dave Knauer*, spent Club of Fairfield County; and Whitney A. Meredith ’06, Club of they would like alumni to submit photos of (a) schools and colleges, he served as trustee, dir, site for Colgate alums, including our own class to interview film producer Tony SantaCroce* June in MT for his granddaughter’s christening Charlotte. themselves wearing their favorite Colgate garb and consultant for many orgs including ABC, page. and Dave Knauer.* The audios are very funny, but and a family reunion. Fisherman Dave is happy (hats, shirts, etc) in an interesting locale, and (b) Elderhostel, Cushing Academy, the Peddie School, Ed: 908-277-4128; [email protected] they are hardly setting any stories straight. to be back on Cape Cod. Dave introduced me to A Colgate farewell to Shea Stadium other alumni whom they meet wearing Colgate Colgate, Northfield Mount Hermon, the College Art’s planning is complete and now we enter old friends of his who live in Breckenridge, CO, On July 23, more than 160 Colgate gear. High-resolution (300 dpi JPG) digital photos of the Virgin Islands, and the Ford Fndn. Our the execution phase. His recruiters are hard at where we were spending the early summer. are preferred and should be sent to Aleta Mayne, thoughts and prayers are with Lloyd and his 1968 work contacting classmates, and as of early July, Here is something I dreamed of writing my alumni, friends, and guests at- assoc editor, at [email protected]; hard family. Peter M. O’Neill there are 178 “likely” attendees for the weekend. entire journalistic career: I walked into a popular tended the Mets vs. Phillies game copies can also be sent to Aleta at: Communica- Pres Joe Doolittle sent this report: “John 10 Nassau St That’s about 44% of our class, so we only need café in Aspen at the height of the summer sea- at the soon-to-be demolished Shea tions, Colgate U, 13 Oak Dr, Hamilton, NY 13346. Tracy, Paul Bradley, and I represented the class Princeton, NJ 08542 102 more classmates to have 280 attendees and son and a celebrity at one of the tables jumped Stadium. The festivities kicked off When sending photos in either format, be sure to at a Colgate Fri the 13th party in June at a pub in reach Art’s ambitious goal of 69% participation. up, gave me a hug and a kiss, and said, “Jim with a barbecue in left field. Colgate include the names and class years of the people Saratoga. A high-energy alumni group attended. “Boy, did I have a great time. We need to get Our highest previous class reunion attendance Milmoe*, how wonderful to see you here. Please pictured. Realizing that we Colgate alums could celebrate this group together more than once every 5 was 84 (for our 25th) and our lowest was 21 (for join us.” This actually happened to me in June. Thirteen alumni then opened the That’s it from here in mid-July. I’m going to the 13th of any month, whether or not it was on years.” This quote from Jay Benedict was sent our 15th), so the goal seems daunting. However, To set the story straight, the celebrity was not game by singing the national anthem. Wilmington, NC, to visit my mother and I’m hop- a Fri, Tracy and I shook the trees and planned to various friends after the 40th Reunion and 166 of us have attended at least one reunion, so Julia Roberts. It was celebrity journalist Howard In addition to scoreboard recognition, ing to meet up with Lou Buttino while I’m down a date for lunch in Albany on Aug 13, hoping reflects the good feeling shared by everyone at we need only 120 1st-timers, and Art already has Fineman ’70, in town with wife Amy, sharing alumni made a statement with their there. Keep your news coming! to attract a few other folks. [At press time,] our reunion. Jay further commented that during his more than a few of those in the “likely” category. the stage with former Pres Clinton at a high- Raider Nation T-shirts as they formed Bob: 401-322-0908; 322-7411 (fax); Colgate Vintage ’60s Thirteen were planning to 4-hour drive back to the airport, he spent the Here is a challenge: Art has already offered 1 powered “Ideas Fest” sponsored by the Aspen [email protected] gather at Paul Bradley’s house on Lake George, entire time thinking about the weekend and classmate a free dinner if his guess on atten- Institute. Howard promised to sign my copy of a mob of maroon in the bleachers. The Sept 4–7. We expect a good turnout from ’67, in- what transpired since he 1st set foot on campus dance is closer than Art’s. Since Art is certainly his well-reviewed new book, The Thirteen Ameri- evening was capped by a Mets victory, cluding Dave Phillips, Keith Fagan, Rich Gehret, 44 years ago. going to lose a dinner, I would like to invite all can Arguments. Thirteen … just a coincidence or which tied them with the Phillies for 1967 and Renne Blanchard. We also have an alumni Vaughn Carney also wrote to say that the 40th attendees to submit their guess on attendance, is this a DaVinci code–like sign to induce Colgate first place in the National League Edward A Ryan gig planned for Sept 6 at the Saratoga Arts Ctr, was a great success and that “it is very special with the closest getting the dinner from Art. I alumni to buy the book? East. Overall, the event was a home 69 Portland Rd Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, to benefit the to reconnect with friends who knew me when I am also planning to put together an over/under Moira Gillick ’04 wrote that in June she was Summit, NJ 07901-3011 historical assoc. Afterglow planned for lunch at was young.” Speaking of Vaughan, Scott Hender- pool on attendance, so everybody will have a wearing a Colgate T-shirt unloading her car at run by organizers Gene Barnosky ’75 one of my favorite Irish Pubs, the Parting Glass. son, in a recent e-mail, asked if any classmates chance to win something in addition to having a her new DC apt when a strange man approached and Lindsay Crocker Brink ’00, who I received a nice letter from Bob McEwen, who Will do a report.” Thanks, Joe; please keep these read Vaughn’s book, Straw Man. The book centers wonderful weekend. Contest rules to follow. her and said he went to Colgate and introduced are officers of the Colgate Club of wrote: “CB Blackshear sent very interesting pic- reports coming. The Alumni Council, under the on 1st-year law students at Harvard, and those Chair Art is planning a “reunion dry run” at a himself as John Griggs.* She asked if he knew Long Island. tures of the earth at night, taken from the space able leadership of current pres Ron Joyce ’73, has familiar with the Cambridge scene will remem- football game this fall. Details will be forthcom- me and he set the story straight by admitting shuttle. The density of the lights of China and In- been continuing outreach efforts to encourage ber many of the haunts discussed in the book. ing through other media because by the time that he was my 1st-year roommate. John, who Dinner for Thirteen Alumni joined Kashif Ahmed ’08 in June at dia was surprising. I got a really nice letter from addl outings where local alums can gather, and Jack Battaglia is a creative web copywriter you read this, the dry run probably will have was also at Columbia Law when I was there, now Gerry Commerford ’68, who is dean of students and content developer with a tech firm based in occurred. Woody is at work on a commemora- the Gotham Bar and Grill for a unique dining experience, in an it’s great to see that your area is active and tak- has his own law firm in Reston, VA, specializing at Bucknell. Gerry goes back to Colgate as often as ing advantage of these opportunities. Speaking Houston that allows people to try software for tive video for our reunion dinner. It will focus in energy regulation, civil litigation, commercial Alumni of Color Corporation and Colgate Club of New York City he can, sometimes to play poker with Mike Mar- of matters Irish, Cathy and I are off to the west free in virtual machines. While Jack acknowl- on our great Colgate profs. Please contribute by real estate, and natural resources law. Moira’s event. Ahmed, who hopes to pursue a career in culinology (a blend tin ’69 and Doug Magill (who was very impressed side of the Old Sod for a 2-week vacation with edges this is an inherently risky venture, he is e-mailing Woody any digital photos of Colgate parents, Pat and John Gillick ’67, put me up at of the culinary arts and food sciences), planned the dinner based with the success of last year’s men’s lax team in a group of friends. We’ll be visiting Galway, optimistic that this leading-edge company will profs taken during the 1965–69 period, so they their Arlington, VA, home in June when I was in on his knowledge of food and the country’s finest restaurants. the NCAA tourney). The Oakland Raiders have a Connemara, Aran Isles, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, become a commercial success. can be included in the video. You can also mail town working on a documentary for Lou Buttino lot of followers out here; it would be fun to have Bob Locke wrote after the reunion, giving He chose Gotham Bar & Grill for the diversity and innovativeness Killarney, Rings of Kerry, Cork, and a few castles, hardcopies of photos to Woody. Contact me for ’66. a ‘Raider Nation’ bumper sticker, but in Colgate including Ashford, Blarney, and Bunratty, as well all his classmates kudos for showing up, and Woody’s e-mail address. Also, if you have a favor- Congrats to Barrett Katz on becoming CEO of its flavor combinations. Ahmed also coordinated the menu, colors. That would confound the black and silver as local pubs for “a few beers and a sing-song.” commented on how rich in content all of his ite memory or story about a prof, send Woody of Danube Pharma. Barrett got his MD with worked with a sommelier on the wine pairing, and talked to the crowd!” Bob was hoping to contact Rick Weidman Sounds like a great trip designed by Doolittle! discussions with fellow classmates were. a few sentences on that. In that vein, and as a honors from the Case Western Reserve U School group about the flavors they were experiencing as they ate. The and is also looking to re-establish contact with Please send news of your recent trips and/or sug- Alan Frumin enclosed photos of the reunion heads up to friends of David Stern and teaching of Medicine and has been an ophthalmologist for three-course meal included such delicacies as yellowfin tuna tar- Tom Clynes, Gordy Wolff, and Bob Mink. gestions for a group trip. and extended his appreciation to all classmates at Colgate, I am working with the administra- more than 25 years. He has experience in clinical A few days before I received Bob’s letter, I was Hank Evans for everything they did to make it a success. tare, New Zealand pink snapper, and passion fruit mousse cake. sent a note saying that he spent tion, select classmates, and chair Clark for our trials and medical strategy, drug development, flipping channels and C-Span was replaying a his last day at his firm, AF Johnson Millwork and Steve Naclerio has recently changed law class to do something to remember Prof Stern, and regulatory issues. Prior to joining Danube, hearing of Senate subcommittee on veterans’ Midwest Kitchens, where he worked for 17 years. firms in Miami and can be reached at Richman and recognize our great teachers. Finally, we may he served as exec VP and chief medical officer of issues, and lo and behold, Rick Weidman was one Hank wrote: “Ann and I are selling everything, Greer. He changed firms in order to continue to be able to create a digital archive of Maroon and Fovea Pharmaceuticals SA in Paris. Before that he of the key guys testifying. Rick is the exec dir for buying a 43’ trawler, and going cruising for as expand his practice. Scene publications of interest to our class to be was VP for medical affairs and medical strategy Policy and Govt Affairs for the Vietnam Veterans long as our health holds out. That has been our This weekend will find your class editor at distributed at the reunion. We will be having so at Eyetech Pharma. He also served as prof of oph- of America, and is doing a fabulous job for veter- dream for 40 years of marriage and we are going Colgate along with fellow classmate and jr year much fun that magnanimous Art has invited any thalmology, neurology, and neurosurgery, and ans. to chase the dream.” Hank plans to meet “along roommate Cal Trevenen as our families merge Class of ’68 alumni who were disappointed with as the chair of the Dept of Ophthalmology at the I also heard from Rich Drucker: “Visited the waterway” with sailors Jeannie and Terry with the wedding of Cal’s daughter Britt ’00 and their own 40th Reunion to come to ours next GWU School of Medicine in DC. He is the author Colgate 2 summers ago after my brother Mike Persily. They hope to dock together in Delray our son Michael ’00. The wedding takes place at May. of several hundred publications and the recipient ’61 passed away. Played that round at Seven Oaks Beach, FL, in March and on Lake Erie next sum- Memorial Chapel and the reception is at Merrill The likely attendees are a great bunch. I had of more than 2 dozen major research grants. He

54 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 55 “I attended the Women’s Advisory Committee Alumnae Book Group in DC with Prof Maurer. The book was planned by Tom Bara ’71. Bill said that Tom pre- Chesley; Bob and Robin Goldin Como; Betty and good [Suite Francaise], the crowd better (provided perspective on the first 30 years of women at Colgate), and 1972 pared an aggressive agenda involving golf, a pep Frank Delaurentis; Larry Marsh; Ingrid and Jim Merrifield Gary Yirinec the combination of the two made the discussion fantastic.” — Moira Gillick ’04 David M Brockway rally at J&B’s, the football game, and some sort ; and . Attendees from 201 Lincoln Rd of triathlon on Sun. He and others were waiting other classes included Jon Desmond ’02; James Horseheads, NY 14845-2267 further clarification about the triathlon before McLoughlin ’02; Pete Daunis ’01; Jim Detmer committing to it, so that entering in it did not Jr ’02, Drew McWilliams ’02; Jenna Silverman currently serves as clinical prof of ophthalmol- is that they will now appear quarterly vs every discus and javelin. All of Mike’s throwers will be I heard from Rick Lewis after a European ven- result in them actually being “committed.” He ’02; Jon Anderson ’03; Lee Copeland ’01; Alden ogy at NYU School of Medicine as well as at the other month. We will see how it impacts the returning next year, so prospects for continued ture. He and Marcia went to Amsterdam for 2 hoped to see his former roommates Bob Griffith McNally ’02; Dana Debarr ’02; Ali Brettschneider Weill Medical C of Cornell. flow of class news! So without further ado, here success look good. days and continued on a 12-day cruise to Baltic and Curt Novak. ’02; Jill Spielberg ’02; Brendan Sandel ’02; Ian In other career news, Steve Naclerio ’68, we go. You may recall that Dr John W Simon is a prof and Scandinavian countries, with a highlight of a Jim Chase has agreed to show Bill and others Franke ’02; Mike Torpey ’02; Oscar Bate ’03; Greg Miami atty, recently retired as genl counsel of Jackson D Hamilton e-mailed me just before and chair of the dept of ophthalmology at the 2-day stay in St Petersburg. Rick said the trip was around DC on their next trip there. There are Sattler ’02; Jason Drimer ’03; Tom Wade ’05; and Bacardi, has moved to the Richman Greer law the July 4 holiday, noting that several milestones Albany Medical C. He also holds a secondary excellent, St Pete being the expected highlight. other classmates in the DC area such as Howe Lindsey Smith ’09. firm, which should permit him to expand his were occurring in his family. Residing in Arden, appointment as prof of pediatrics. He proudly He was a bit disappointed in Helsinki, but said Schiffman and Don Shea who might also be I was sad to get word that Dr Carl Rottersman practice beyond the field of rum law. NC, he recently completed his term as chair of wrote that his son Joseph, a Peace Corps volun- that Copenhagen and Talinn were pleasant available. passed away on May 9. I’m hoping to have more Jim: 910-262-3512; [email protected] the NC Bar Assoc Tax Section. It proved to be an teer in the Dominican Republic, celebrated the surprises. On a personal note, this is my last column for extensive info by the next issue. interesting and rewarding experience involving inauguration of a water project that he designed Former Eaton Hall resident and Colgate the Scene. I leave it in fine hands. It has been my Also, I heard from Curtis Raynor, who is living a lot of pro bono activity conducted by the bar. and built with local residents in a remote vil- hockey team member Dave Rohlfing recently pleasure to act as a conduit for our info for the in Santa Monica and gave a brief update. Look for 1970 Jack practices law with the firm of Roberts & lage. The bishop and state gov were present as wrote. He has a son at Cornell whom he visits past many years. However, at this time, I believe more next issue. George Murphy Jr Stevens PA in nearby Ashville. Eldest son Jake 200 camposaros celebrated the replacement of often. While visiting in Feb, Dave attended both it is time to take a break. The Colgate that I knew I was glad to hear from Bryan Powers, who is 1510 Ocean Ave is starting his sr residency in radiology at the their 100-year task of carrying water from wells ends of the Colgate-Cornell hockey weekend at many years ago is not the Colgate of today. keeping the faith. Bryan said he stays in touch Mantoloking, NJ 08738-1516 TX Med Ctr in Houston and he just received a to homes with direct water service to indi- Lynah Rink, which, he wrote, “looks pretty much Thank you to all. with Jim Bona, who’s a Hamilton village elected Anders Krusberg/Startraks fellowship for the following year at the same vidual homes. John noted that despite his busy the same as it did when we went there to play Please send your news and updates to our trustee, and says he is confident that Hamilton R Michael Smith wrote: “I live in Ellicott City, place in neuro and spinal interventional radiol- schedule, he and wife Susan manage to travel Marc Gettis when I was on the team 1970–71.” (Much) more new class editor, . is a better place for having Jim in the mix. (Hear! Bob Woodruff ’83 was awarded a George Foster Peabody Award, one of the highest honors in MD, with Barbara, my wife of 27 years, and am ogy. Youngest son Will recently earned his PhD throughout the world including Greece, Turkey, Marc: 43 Summit Ave, Gillette, NJ 07933; Hear!) John Regan and Bryan also trade e-mails recently, he and his wife went on a mission to broadcast journalism, at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria on June 16. He was recognized for a partner in the Baltimore law firm Gordon, in neuropsychology and he is starting a postdoc Croatia/Bosnia, China, and St Martin. Normally Haiti and spent time in the Central Plateau, the 908-580-1414, 580-1946(f); concerning important Internet jokes and, Bryan his series of reports, “Wounds of War — The Long Road Home for Our Nation’s Veterans,” which Feinblatt. My daughter Elizabeth (known to me fellowship at the NW Region Trauma Ctr for Debbie and Peter C Brown ’63 accompany them. Ile Gonave, and Port-au-Prince. [email protected] said, “I am a better man for it.” He also hears addressed the struggles of veterans dealing with severe war injuries and stress. The ABC News as Betsy) ’07 is living with us temporarily while the VA in Salt Lake City working mostly with Peter is deputy commission for admin, NYS Of- Empty-nester Ron Rubano told me he became from Paul Defilippo and Rich and Jane Tilton she decides on grad or law school or pursuing veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Wife Laurie fice of Mental Health in Albany. Both couples are a grandfather twice over last year. His younger ’76 Guralnick. They get together for laughs and correspondent himself suffered from a traumatic brain injury that was inflicted while he was a job in which she can use her double major in continues her career as a clinical psychologist. considering new adventures to central Asia and daughter Stephanie had a boy in March, and 1974 drinks at the White Horse Tavern every Dec, and reporting in Iraq in 2006. In addition to the Peabody Award, Woodruff’s overseas reporting has Spanish and Latin American studies. My sons, Jack noted that he still enjoys the “linguistic western Brazil. daughter Tara had a girl in Dec. Tara, husband, Gregg McAllister in the meantime, “we all try to do the best we also been recognized with an Alfred I. duPont Award. He is pictured above receiving the Peabody Teddy, 19, and Jim, 17, are away attending schools. jujitsu” of sparring with the IRS and the US Dept Locally, the Portland Colgate Club held its and daughter lived with Ron and his wife in 21 Ross St can.” Bryan reported that he is in the middle of a with the award-winning team of ABC News producers. My wife and I have been going on ‘double dates’ of Revenue. However, he finds time to enjoy the annual wine tour this past June. We visited 4 Trumbull, CT, for about 10 months, July through Batavia, NY 14020-2307 2nd career and wondering about a 3rd. He holds with Jim Smith and wife Valerie. Dinners and DC fullness of the summer season that comes to Yamhill County wineries located in Dundee and April. Ron jokes that he’s changed the locks and a 1,600 ton Inland Master’s license and work United soccer games have been the primary fare. the Blue Ridge and Great Smokey Mtns that sur- Dayton, OR. Participants included Sara Baird ’02 gotten an unlisted number, and that life begins You will be reading this in the fall, but it is the as 1st officer (mate) on the Bridgeport and Port Jim and I 1st got to know each other in 1968 as round Asheville. and date Bryan, organizer Dan Belica ’75 and wife when the kids leave home and the dog dies! I height of summer as I write. I’m thinking of the Jeff ferry. The boats are about 300’ long. He also ilton, the boys of DKE (yes, still boys at heart members of the London History Study Group. We Susan and Roger Smith reside on a 230-acre Mercedes, Molly Bartlett, Jenni and Aaron Besen vaguely remember those early morning hours mtns, so I would like everyone who has spent ensures compliance with the company’s security anyway) shared a great day of Al Forslund and 1977 renewed our friendship when Jim accepted an farm outside Newport, PA. For 21 years he co- ’80, Bert Berney ’75 and date Andrea, Carter and with infants and wonder how we got through time at Colgate’s property on Saranac Lake to requirements as mandated by the Coast Guard Al Fenton Memorial Golf (again, see a pic on our Carl P Barone endowed chair at Georgetown U. We have been owned Longacre Expeditions, offering teens Judy Case, Tim Brister ’98 and date Heather, Bob it. Ron, a Phi Psi, also reminisced a bit about Bill send me an e-mail with some memories. I know (good to have an atty doing that!) and is a Coast class page). Doug Kelly sent the great photo (but 176 Reilly Rd going to Colgate events in DC, such as meeting growth opportunities through travel. Roger and Karen Heltman Ferina ’87, Ginny Haines ’72, Click, whose passing I had mentioned in the July you are out there… Classmates like Chip Simon. Guard certified instructor for radar and licensing interestingly, he shared no scores) including LaGrangeville, NY 12540-9530 with groups of students who are visiting the enjoyed the lifestyle and the satisfaction in Lauren Movre ’02, Sarah Sennott ’02, and yours Scene. Ron’s recollection is that Bill had lived at Who else? for captains of lower tonnage. He added, “I’m Larry Hay, Bill Johnson ’73, Dan Shakespeare Capitol and going to Howie Fineman’s book sign- knowing that he made the world a better place, 1 truly with wife Brenda. some point on the 3rd floor and recalls that he Ellen Hochberg Driesen has followed an in- looking forward to growing up. Aren’t we all.” ’75, John Hoff, Kevin Kwiatkowski ’78, George Another “1st timer” has come to the rescue. Car- ing at the Natl Press Club. We have also returned child at a time. However, when the opportunity Currently working on dual majors in geog- might have been off-campus sr year with Peter teresting career path that started with teaching Me, I’m not so sure… Briskie, Dave Desmond ’73, Neil Abbott ’75, Jon los Del Valle Cruz wrote that since graduation, to campus for hockey games, Real World, and the arose to sell the business in 2006, he and his raphy and Spanish, Sam Torrey ’09 wanted to Lodge, Bill Howison, and others. Speaking of Phi in the NYC schools and as an adjunct at CUNY. Until the next issue, enjoy and take care… Proctor, Chris Funkhouser and his son Jeremy, he has never submitted to the column but has last reunion, which Alan Anderson helped orga- partner did so to a trio of 30-somethings. After apply his academic training to the real world. Psis, Ron has heard rumors of another reunion Through her union activism, she became a Unit- Carolyn: 202-483-0809 (H); 752-7169 (O); 752-6158 and Dan Desmond ’75. Speaking of Dan, Martha never missed an issue and has enjoyed reading nize with us. I continue to be involved in work spending a year transitioning with the new Working through Colgate’s geography dept, this fall. ed Federation of Teachers district rep a couple (fax); [email protected] Horstkotte Desmond ’78 wrote that the daring about our class over the years. Carlos is a prof at in Afghanistan, which now includes represent- owners, he jumped at the opportunity to become Sam contacted me in April regarding summer Carlin and Jim Capalino spent a very relaxing of years ago. She represents and advocates for duo are keeping their FL home but have moved to the Hostos School of Law in Puerto Rico, living in ing detainees incarcerated without hearings at the exec dir of the Perry Cty Council of the Arts. employment opportunities in his hometown of week at Elk Lake at an Adirondack great camp. District 20, which is south Brooklyn, where she S Dartmouth, MA, and are opening up their new Mayaguez. Although he recently served as the Guantanamo and serving on the advisory board Roger loves his new job working locally and cre- Portland. As luck would have it, a temp environ- Sounds wonderful, Jim. I also was pleasantly and her husband live. They have 2 daughters. 1976 Harley-Davidson dealership any minute. All you dean of the law school, he is now mainly writing, of the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women, ating new relationships in his community with mental position in the Portland Region 1 Office of surprised to have received an e-mail from One is beginning her master’s in education and Valerie Avedon Gardiner closet bikers, give me a call for the details. With teaching, playing chess, and sailing. He recently an org that has brought more than 40 young some interesting and creative people. The arts the OR Dept of Transportation became available. Melanie Fischer ’08, an Elmiran I had urged 4+ the other is a sr chemistry major in college. 40 St Andrews Rd the price of gas, we should all be biking it… Or, returned from Bolivia, where he examined women from Afghanistan to the US to study council was bequeathed a 5,000 sq ft house to be I shot Sam’s resume up to a colleague in Region years ago to attend Colgate. Not surprisingly, she Send us your news, and have a great fall! Severna Park, MD 21146-1439 sailing, like Cathy Powell, who left her life as a constitutional arrangements between centralists at colleges. I remain hopeful that Colgate will turned into a venue for exhibitions and recitals. 1. Sam was interviewed over the phone by the described an absolutely wonderful experience Gregg: 585-345-6154 (O); 343-9796 (H); legal aid atty and is living with her partner Jim and autonomists in the midst of a tense environ- participate in that prog.” The gift came with numerous pieces of art and region’s environmental manager and was hired while at Colgate, which included a full array of [email protected] A change of Scene(ry) will take some getting aboard a beautiful 37’er cruising the Greek Isles, ment. Carlos misses many friends, including Tom ‘Yogi’ Bara ’71 stopped at my house to let a sizeable endowment. Roger spends most of his as an hourly employee beginning May 15. extracurricular activities, a major in history, and used to, so hang in there and be assured your Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt. Henry Finkelstein, Scott Hornafius’78, Doug me know that although he is retired from the FBI, time dealing with construction issues: planning In catching up with Sam over the summer, her jr year spent at U of St Andrews in a dorm news will get out there swimmingly in this new This report came from a green-with-envy Joanne Broeker ’76, Bob Appelgate, Lisa Vogel, Ricardo he is providing security services, private investi- the new facility’s future; fundraising; dreaming he enjoyed the experience immensely. Applying overlooking the 18th green! Melanie currently 1975 format! Your editor has had a rough year of com- Spigner. We both agreed Cathy has the right Rodriguez ’76, and Dorcas Traverzo. He stays in gations, and executive protection with Tom Bara up new arts-related projects; and advocating for his training in GIS and geographical analysis, he resides in northern VA. Carolyn Swift puter crashes and family and friend crises but it idea. touch with Doreen Carroll ’76, who resides in & Associates, working out of Lavallette, NJ. local artists and the arts. This past spring he also produced documents classifying hwy projects ac- Finally, I managed to catch up with another 2022 Columbia Rd NW, #514 is still so nice to have the Colgate column to keep One legal beagle sticking with it, Simeon Spain, and Lisa Vogel, who is at NYU. We have received word that 40 attys from taught a 300-level course in entrepreneurship at cording to the Federal Hwy’s Natl Environmental former Eatonite, Howard Golden, via the web’s Washington, DC 20009-1316 me firmly focused on “the write stuff.” By the Baum shared news from the NYS Bar Assoc: “The Rev Martha ‘Marti’ Swords-Horrell was pro- the Nixon Peabody LLP law firm have been Elizabethtown C. Policy Act system. On more complex projects he “Plaxo.” Howard is a VP at Brock Financial Insur- time this makes it to print, I hope to have made NY State Bar, in recognition of the pervasive filed in the Syracuse Eagle Newspapers because recognized as top lawyers in 11 practice areas, On a personal note, Roger and Sue have been developed environmental baseline reports that ance Services, Inc in SF. Greetings to one and all! Hope everyone had a several trips around the country to visit with ’76 reach of the variety of dispute resolution she recently became the pastor of the United including Scott Turner practicing in the area of married 37 years. She operates her own summer require more extensive environmental analysis. Guess that’s a wrap. We could always use great summer. Don’t forget to call or e-mail me pals, so the next issue should include that dirt processes, has created a section on Dispute Reso- Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Celebrating her environmental law. Chambers and Partners, pub- program, Longacre Leadership, on their farm. Sam felt that his education at Colgate taught him more updates from people. to let me know any news for the column. It will (if it’s printable!). This time around, there were lution.” Said ’76er Baum, “I am pleased to serve 25th year of ordination, Marti told the newspaper lishers of guides to law firms, has ranked Scott Sons Matt and Alex have left the nest, the former how to collect info, analyze it, and synthesize it David: 607-739-0267 (H); 737-2901 (O); 737-2961 now be a little longer between columns, but the several other terrific reunions to share: Rob Col- as its 1st chair.” Way to go, Simeon. From the that she fell in love with theology during her 1st and his internatl law firm, Nixon Peabody, highly living in Boston and the latter residing in SF. into a meaningful product. At ODOT he applied (fax); [email protected] class news section will continue to be a major lum ’75 traveled from FL to “Joisey” to visit with article’s photo, you have not aged a bit, you devil. year at Colgate. She said that she “enjoys being in the 2008 edition of Chambers USA: America’s New daughter Courtney has been living with his skills to real-world transportation projects. part under the new format, so please keep the long-time friends Rob and Gay Gordon Byrne. As for aging, this just in from Midge Loposzko part of a bigger plan, along with her congrega- Leading Lawyers for Business. the Smiths for more than 4 years and is a jr at Sam noted that his summer job was diverse, news and info coming! The occasion? FL Rob’s son’s band was playing at in Houston: she, Verne Shortell, Cyndy Bouton, tion and the community, to help better the lives That’s it for now. Drop us an update by e-mail. Newport HS. Four years ago the Smiths bought a requiring both office time and fieldwork. He 1973 Greg Scott sent a message from him and son Kenny’s Castaway on Bleeker in the city and Dad and Lorie Dunne did enjoy a fun dinner that may of others.” Marti and her husband Dana, also a It only takes a few minutes to get back in touch. house in Brewster, on Cape Cod, which they rent enjoyed the experience of working as part of Tom Halley Geoff ’03: “Thank you for your kind words about didn’t miss the chance to get a Colgate group have included lots of fine, aged wine but not a United Methodist pastor in Jordan and Camil- Murph: 732-892-0217; 7806 (fax); gfmdmw@aol. out during the summer. interdisciplinary teams of transportation profes- 2 Walnut Hill Dr our brother and son, Steven, in your May column. together to enjoy them. Gathering to wash away speck of aging was noticed among the 4 still- lus, have a son who is a jr at Cornell as well as com Mike Stein is well into the “2nd season” as a sionals in solving problems that impact peoples’ Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4716 The loss for the entire Scott family is devastating. 32 years of time was an amazing experience for beautiful attendees. They actually closed down a daughter who recently graduated from high tax consultant/preparer dealing with extended lives. Sam’s manager could not say enough good 914-473-3541; [email protected] However, the love and support given to us by our the fellow KDRs who were also joined by Jane the restaurant and were literally asked to leave school and is taking a gap year to do missionary tax compliance issues. When not working on things about him: energetic, self-motivated, Colgate family has been a true source of strength McGrady Coviello and Portia Thorburn Richard- as the lights were being turned off and floors work in Nicaragua. 1971 other peoples’ financial problems, he is the field creative, quick to pick up on things, and a good The Class of ’73 outdid itself at the reunion. We for us during these very difficult times. The son (see pics on our class page at colgatealumni. swept… That’s the spirit, girls! Looking forward to a beautiful autumn and Richard C Beck event coach at the Collegiate School where the researcher. Sam’s final day was Aug 15 as he pre- want to thank Peter Stassa for all his work in fact that so many of our Colgate friends joined org). Thanks for the compliments about keeping Keep the spirit of ’76 going, and keep me in hearing from some of you … a few kind souls … 4290 SE Augusta Loop team won the Ivy Prep League, as well as the pared to return to campus for his sr year. Sam’s preparing the reunion video. Other classes will us to say good-bye to Steven, many traveling us all in touch. It is truly my honor — and my your news loops when you do. anyone! Gresham, OR 97080-8435 NYS Assoc Independent Schools’ Championships, major profs are Peter J Klepeis ’94, geography, be hard pressed to meet his standards. long distances upon short notice, is a gift that pleasure and it works both ways. The feel-good Valerie: 410-987-8808; [email protected] Carl: 845-227-1854; [email protected] for the 5th year running (which coincidentally and Fernando Plata, Spanish. Until next time… Bill Barnaskas wrote that he was planning Geoff and I will always cherish. The institution stuff makes this class editor feel good, too. Much This column is the 1st to be published along the coincides with his tenure at Collegiate). Mike also Richard: 503-512-8085 (H); 986-3375 (W); richard- to be back in the Chenango for the weekend of that is Colgate remains great because of people needed, lately. Speaking of that, a big hug to lines of the Scene’s newly redesigned format and coaches a league and state prep champion, as [email protected] Sept 13, and the Phi Psi tri-annual reunion being who care about each other.” Classmates who Bruce Smith ’77 and he knows why! schedule. The biggest change for class columns well as league and state prep shot finalists in the attended included Kathy and Jack Bray; Wayne At this year’s official reunion back in Ham-

56 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 57 Pete Cohn in S Walpole, MA. Mark reported that also graduating from Foote. Sue and I caught up sometimes how different and poor this area is. That’s it for now. Thanks for all the news. Year award from the KY Chapter of the American back from his 2nd trip to US Jr Natls, where he Pete’s family is doing great: a daughter at NW; on old times from West Hall 1st year up through Living among people who have nothing, you Perhaps the new format will encourage some Cancer Society. and his partner finished 11th in the country in one at NYU, where she is classmates with the son present. She and her husband live in Wood- learn to appreciate what you have back home.” first-time submissions. It would be great to hear I am happy to close my 1st column with some intermediate ice dance. Rachel, 10, and her new of Blake Michaels ’80; a son who is considering bridge, CT. Both are practicing attys. Sue sported He is interested in helping the Afghan people. “If from you. breaking news: Keith Drill will soon be joining partner are also emerging as highly competitive Colgate; and a daughter who’s a jr in HS. a pair of Colgate flip-flops to the graduation people really want to donate to people in need, Margie: 781-235-9386; [email protected] the married ranks! Some of you may have met juvenile level ice dancers. Michael and Rachel Although Mark’s day job is at Merrill Lynch in party, showing great pride in our alma mater. here is a perfect place for it. There are many Alexandra at reunion. She was the only female both train very hard and are at the ice rink for a corp and public affairs, attached to the Office Mike McCarrick and wife Dana Agmon be- organizations that send things to the Afghan brave enough to stay at Theta Chi that weekend. few hours almost every day with their Russian of General Counsel, doing crisis mgmt, his real came parents for the 2nd time on July 18. Maxi- people; if you know anybody who wants to 1983 Brothers in residence included: Ty Dickinson, coaches. They both kicked off their competitive job is chauffeuring his children to rinks and lax mus Laddie McCarrick was named in honor of make a difference, tell them to send (literally) Gwen Tutun Campbell Scott Brown, Tim Medlock, Bob Gorab, Andy Rus- seasons this weekend at the Cherry Blossom In- fields across N America. His daughter Sarah is a Cornelius ‘Laddie’ Milmoe ’30, who was Mike’s anything here.” Bob plans to return home in 22 Old Hill Road sell, Doug Sachs, Bob Woodruff, Jeffrey Addison, vitational in Alexandria, VA. Michael and partner 1st-year at Williams this fall and will be playing favorite uncle and steered Mike toward Colgate. 2009. Westport, CT 06880 Tony Gray, Mark DeRevere, Charlie Hurdman, took home the gold medal in intermediate, and for their women’s hockey team. His youngest One of the saddest activities a class editor Speaking of home, Gregg Finn lives in Pleas- Kwok Eng ’82 (honorary ’83), Bob Hummel ’80 (a Rachel and partner took the gold in juvenile. Ac- daughter, Cheeky, is at Choate, where she will takes on is the job of sharing news of the pass- antville, NY (yes, just like the movie), a com- After 25 news-packed years as our class colum- 1st-year RA), and Keith. Also attending but not cording to Rich, “In typical fashion, we spent the play hockey after a summer at the U15 natl team ing of classmates, which I’ve had to do several muting suburb to NYC. He is married to Ellen nist, Susan Safford Copelas has decided to focus staying at the house were Andy Lewkowicz and weekend running from the soccer field, to the ice camp. times since taking over as class editor. This is Speroni ’85, and has a daughter (14) and son (12). her energies on other pursuits. I am very excited Mike Spohn. Alexandra’s ability to actually enjoy rink, to an orchestra concert featuring a beautiful Amy Stevens lives in Manhattan, and is a another one of those times. On August 3, Bob He has his own business wholesaling jewelry to be taking over. Reunion reminded me just how this arrangement must have been the proof cello solo by Katie, who is 8, and a violin solo retail analyst in the fashion industry. Her son Ru- Post died in a tragic boating accident near and diamonds in NYC. He still manages to play a much I treasured my 4 years at Colgate and the Keith required that she was the one for him. by Rachel. We keep repeating the busy parents’ ben Leavitt ’08 is now attending Oxford getting his vacation home in Bay Head, NJ. Bob had lot of tennis and squash, but not as much as the friendships I made. I have lived in Westport, CT, They planned to marry this Oct! Congrats! mantra: sleep is for wimps!” his master’s. Son Josh attends the U of Chicago, been a lifelong resident of Essex Fells, NJ. The good old days. He sees Steve Brainerd in Denver for the past 17 years with my husband Jack and I hope to hear from all of you with any news I know all too well what it’s like to have and youngest son, Ethan, is in 9th grade. Amy en- local paper reported that approximately 1,000 on his semi-frequent business trips there. Steve 3 children — Aly, 17, Hilary, 15, and Matthew, 13. large and small. busy and talented children. My daughters both joyed attending the Dalai Lama’s talk on campus mourners filled the church for Bob’s memorial is doing well, still married to Betsy Boyce and We will be sending Aly off to college in the fall, Gwen: 203-226-2608; [email protected] competed in the Internatl Problem Solving in April and highly recommends the WAC annual service on Aug 9. Bruce Knecht ’80 spoke at the has 3 kids, one of whom is about to start college. and I enjoyed comparing notes with the many Competition this summer. The Future Problem book club with Prof Margaret Maurer. service, calling Bob an exuberant storyteller and He hears from John Grady also, who is doing classmates in the same position! I often run into Solving Prog Internatl (FPSPI) engages students It seems incredible, but our 30th is just around outdoorsman. Other friends remembered him as well and living in Philadelphia with his wife other Colgate alumni in the Westport area, such 1984 in creative problem solving. Founded by creativ- the corner. Start thinking about how you are an outgoing man and occasional prankster who Ellen and 3 kids. as Bob Foster, Ted and Susie Scull ’85 Aldrich, Diane Munzer Fisher ity pioneer Dr E Paul Torrance, FPSPI stimulates Alumnus’s Star Rises with Daytime Emmy going to make it to Hamilton the 1st weekend in often made people laugh out loud. Bob had been Gregg also stays in touch with Brian Collins, and Mark and Elizabeth Basbaugh ’84 Steffen. 4356 Stilson Cir critical and creative thinking skills and encour- It pays to coach Little League. For Kevin Briody ’85 (above, left), it led to a Daytime Emmy Award. June 2009! involved in several Colgate activities including: who was appointed president of Intrawest, a Some reunion news still trickling in. Larry Norcross, GA 30092-1648 ages students to develop a vision for the future. While coaching his son Cavan’s Triple-A baseball team in Ridgefield, Conn., Briody, a folk Kimi: 212-517-6776; [email protected] KDR, swimming, alumni admissions, class gift developer and operator of destination resorts. Its Littlefield wrote: “I write economic and real Michelle, 11, came in 2nd as an individual in the singer-songwriter, had made the acquaintance of another player’s dad, who also happened to be committee ’93–’09, and Colgate Today Program primary specialty is ski resorts, and its proper- estate research reports for Reis Inc and have lived I am happy to be able to write a column filled Jr Division. Allison’s team had a respectable a songwriter. In fact, he was Paul Glass, music supervisor for ABC’s One Life to Live. ’05. Following completion of an MBA from the ties include Whistler-Blackcomb, home of the in the Windsor Terrace section of Brooklyn since with celebrations of accomplishments. Lynn showing in the top 3rd of the competitors in the 1980 Tuck Sch of Business at Dartmouth, Bob’s career 2010 winter Olympics. Brian and his family are finishing grad school in 1986. I haven’t moved Koenig Trojahn has been recognized as one Middle Division. Allison, 13, also earned state So when Glass (right) was looking for someone to write a song for one of the show’s story- David H Alvord was spent on Wall Street, where he was most excited about their move from Weston, CT, to more than 2 blocks that entire time. I write state of NM Business Weekly’s Women Who Mean honors in the 1st robotics competition and the lines, he turned to Briody. 424 Washington Ave recently sr VP of Mizuho Corp Bank, USA. Bob Vancouver and are looking forward to exploring and local policy articles in an unofficial capacity Business, an award honoring 20 of NM’s most GA State Media Fest. Michelle’s Continental “Paul called and said, ‘I need a song for a mother-daughter moment, as the daughter is getting Oneida, NY 13421-1906 leaves behind his wife Bonnie and his sons the northwest. for a blog run by a journalist, one that is unaffili- influential and hard-working women. As VP of Math League Team placed 1st in the state, 1st in ready for the prom,’” said Briody. “It’s just one of those close moments between a mother and a Robert Jr (19) and John (12). Our thoughts go out In April, Brian saw Chris Burns, who relo- ated with the Federal Reserve Bank of NY, where advancement at ACCION NM, she leads annual the region, and 7th nationally. daughter. So I wrote this song called ‘Little Starr’ — with two Rs, and the reason for that is ‘Starr’ Your editor attended HS graduation parties for a to his family. cated temporarily to Dallas, where they took in my wife Jeanmarie Davis ’85 works. Some of and capital campaign efforts to raise funds for While we’re on the topic of talented children, is the name of the daughter character. The song kind of found me from there.” niece and a cousin this year. There are a number Please drop me a note to share any news a Texas Rangers game. Brian also runs into: Jon them concern city planning issues since I have a operating expenses and capital projects. Since Suzi Weintraub Vanrhagen sent her eldest, The song, which was recorded and sung on the show by Starr’s mother, Blair (played by Kassie of reasons I wouldn’t want to be a teenager these (big or small) about you or any of your Colgate Tiktinsky and family, usually at their favorite degree in the field and worked for public agen- her tenure at ACCION in March 2005, more than Rebecca, off to Cornell this fall. Jon and Alyse DePaiva), received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song. days, but I still admit to a slight case of envy. friends/colleagues so we can include it in a local diner; Elissa Cohen Halpern (2 lovely cies for many years. And we have 2 kids in HS.” $5.2 million has been generated for endowment Schechet Ticker took their son Sam to Colgate And in a final unique twist, Briody actually tied for the Emmy with Glass, who also received it Bill Reading is now single and working in future issue. Have a glorious fall! teenage daughters; living in Chicago); Jennifer On another front, several members of the and operating progs and more than $4.75 million this summer as a prospective student. Ellen for one of his own songs, “Chemistry.” The awards ceremony was held at Lincoln Center in New Charlotte as a career consultant for managers Nancy: 617-558-9781; Cook (owns a great coffee, food, and gift shop in Great Britain Study Group got together at the in lending capital to forward the exceptional Rosen Keller, whose daughter is fully engaged and executives. He has 1 daughter in college and [email protected] Katonah, NY, and has a couple of teenage boys); urging and enthusiasm of Sue Adams, who lives micro-lending work of ACCION throughout 155 in the college search process, took advantage York on June 13. another in grad school. and Kenny Miller (his family runs a summer outside Hartford with husband John and 2 chil- communities in NM. Lynn is also chair for the of the college search workshop offered by the Briody — who serves as Connecticut’s State Troubadour — opened for Sophie B. Hawkins at In May Pete Taggart was named to the bd of camp attended by Brian’s boys). Brian also sees dren and recently became genl counsel for the United Way Loaned exec recruitment and train- Colgate admissions office. For anyone new to the Ridgefield Playhouse last year. And this past summer, he wrote and performed a song for a trustees of New Eyes for the Needy, hq’d in Short 1982 his old lax buddies including Richie Enright and CIGNA subsidiary that provides wellness prod- ing prog; chair of the advisory board for the Ctr the admissions process, Colgate offers a great Ridgefield, Conn., home building project that he volunteered for, which was modeled after the Hills, NJ. Margie Jiampietro Palladino Brian Kopp ’85 at the annual alumni game in the ucts. In attendance were Mary Hill, Eric Settle, for Nonprofit Excellence; on the exec committee series of workshops designed to help parents national TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. In June Gary Trauner took part in the “Dunk 37 Boulder Rd fall. “The lax team is a lot better now than when Scott and Gigi Volgenau Bruce, Christie Brooks of the JumpStart Coalition; a member of the rgnl and their nearly college-aged teenagers navigate Briody said his own recording of “Little Starr” might find its way onto his next (5th) studio CD. a Democrat” event at the annual Jackalope Days Wellesley, MA 02481-1502 we played but we still give them a go in the King, Amy Messinger Reilly, Pam Koumantzelis bd of Natl Jewish Hospital in Denver; and is a this challenging time. It’s only for the children In the meantime, you can listen to it at www.colgate.edu/scene/briody, and check out DePaiva’s fest in Douglas, WY. alumni game.” Flower, and myself. It was a lot of fun to look at faculty member for the UNM Anderson School or grandchildren of alumni, so once again, recording of the song on YouTube. I hope there’s lots of news for the new Scene Welcome to the new and improved Scene. There Speaking of partnerships, Butch Cullen joined old photos of the trip and reminisce. Pam is lov- of Mgmt Nonprofit Mgmt Cert course. Lynn Colgate gives back to its alumni. Also attending — Rebecca Costello quarterly publishing schedule. are fewer columns (4/yr), but we are still allot- Kaye Scholer’s Corporate and Finance Dept as a ing life in CA with her husband and 3 children. has also been named as one of the 100 Power were Tracy Zerin Maitlin and her son Adam. David: 315-363-2117; [email protected] ted the same amount of space. So please keep partner in its NYC office. Butch concentrates his Amy works for Reader’s Digest and is the proud Brokers (2006 and 2007), Forty Under 40, and Up Tracy is working on the Reunion Committee the news coming. practice in securities and corporate finance with mom of 5 lovely girls. Her oldest, Julia, is starting & Comers in NM in the NM Business Weekly. Her and looking forward to seeing everyone in June. There’s lots of news this month. Here’s my an emphasis on commercial mortgage back Colgate in the fall. nomination for the awards noted that, “The qual- Penny Kirkwood LaCroix was also there with her 1981 best attempt of weaving it together. Rande securities and structured finance. A small but dedicated group of classmates ity of life of thousands of New Mexicans is better daughter Catherine. I suspect that many more Nancy Horwitz Hoppe wrote: “Chris Paine ’83 worked his magic, Proud partner Leroy Smalls informs us that (Sue Adams, Amy Vullo MacMillan, Gigi, Christie thanks to the efforts of Lynn Trojahn.” Lynn has of our classmates will be showing off Colgate to 1978 1979 77 Islington Rd convincing Tony DeAngelis and me to join him his spouse Maria Rios Smalls, a foreign language Dittrick, Annika Paulsson Holtan, and Sandy been married for 19 years to Craig Trojahn. Their their college-bound kids in the years to come and Linda Pattillo Kimi de Murga Auburndale, MA 02466-1009 for his 25th. Having not seen either of them for a teacher, was honored by her state senator as the Pomeroy Goehring) got together for a lively dis- daughter Rachel is 17 and an extraordinary fund- perhaps we’ll see Colgate through new eyes. As 291 King’s Highway 227 E 66th St, #1A long time and having had such a good time last outstanding teacher from Central Islip Sr HS in cussion of The Radiant Way with Deborah Knuth. raiser herself, having raised more than $20,000 we approach our 25th Reunion, please share with Kennebunkport, ME 04046-7275 New York, NY 10021-6413 It’s been a while since our last column because year, I jumped at the chance. Tony, wife Caren, celebration of Nat’l Teachers’ Day. Maria’s “con- Dwight Heiman told Sue he had just run his 1st for financial aid at her school, Bosque School. me and the class your accomplishments and news reporting has been sporadic. I hope you’ve and their daughters are in Boise, ID, where he stant commitment to her students, fellow staff, marathon (Boston) a few months earlier. Also in the fundraising field is Ann Aikens, those of your family. The news from the Class of 1978 continues to Claudia Kuhnlein Eaton left Verizon after nearly all had terrific summers and I invite you to send and Caren are occupational therapists. Once I and administration has made her a positive role I had a wonderful day in NY with Robyn who is asst dir of institutional giving at the Dart- Diane: 770-209-9341 (h); flow in after our huge party in Hamilton in May. 28 years and spent a year at home figuring me a quick e-mail to let me know what you’ve told Lois Dilivio and Jane Scarpantoni of my model to others, bringing her the respect of all Peterson Brown recently. She and John ’82 have 3 mouth Med School/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med [email protected] To keep it fresh, all the latest is posted in our out her next career move. After dabbling with been up to. Congrats to Dave Tank for having plans, they were also game for a Colgate visit. who meet her.” children — Stephanie, Cassie, and Karl. Stephanie Ctr. class blog, which you can view at: colgate78. physical therapy, painting with watercolors, been recognized by Best Lawyers in America Lois recently married her Hamilton sweetheart, Congratulations also to Bob Dunlap, whose will be continuing the Peterson and Brown fam- Rich Parsons found me online though blogspot.com. The ’78 blog is now featuring the and a stint on a women’s ice hockey team, she 2007 and Chambers USA 2008 in Commercial Fred Snyder, and they took the opportunity of stepdaughter was accepted as a Harvard Fellow ily tradition when she starts Colgate this fall. The LinkedIn. He is the COO for Rodgers Consult- 1985 infamous “notebook” passed around at our class has started a new career in education. She is Litigation. He is a shareholder of the Davis Brown our Hoboken-Hamilton road trip to visit his and is doing her internship at Children’s Hospi- Browns live in Mendham, NJ. ing, one of the leading land-use planning and Michael Yardley dinner. Enough said. thoroughly enjoying being a sub for grades Law Firm in Des Moines, IO, practicing in the mom, who owns and operates Risky Business tal in Boston this fall. John Hooper, a partner at Reed Smith LLP, has civil engineering firms in the DC area and one 18806 North 95th St One brief (self-serving) news flash: The docu- pre-K through 12. In addition, she has embarked business division. Dave is one of the few trial in town (nee Jack & Rosemary’s). Jane is living Children’s Hospital is where Kathy Lazorick just become a board member of Legal Services of the early pioneers in “New Urbanist,” or Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5562 mentary that I filmed and directed — The Diaries on a career as an Outward Bound facilitator on lawyers in IO who consistently litigates patent in the Catskills, still working on her music and Jenkins is a pediatric cardiologist. I had dinner NYC, the largest org that exclusively provides free mixed-use, transit-oriented community design. — aired on the Discovery Health Channel in Oct Thompson Island in Boston. Claudia said that cases and has an active practice in that area. making some art. Needless to say, we all had with Kathy and Dean Corbae and his daughter civil legal services to low-income persons in NYC. Although this is now the latest and greatest in I’m guessing that very few of us will ever get to for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Diaries it is fun to take a boat to the island and play Over the last several years, he has concentrated a great time catching up with each other and during Dean’s recent visit to Boston. Dean, a He looks forward to using his legal expertise in terms of green-oriented, smart-growth urban hear our name spoken at the end of this magical is the sometimes humorous, always inspiring outdoors providing a day of experiential learning in the areas of complex business litigation, prod- some pals from other classes like Joe Berlinger professor of economics at U of Texas, was in helping the board. design trends, his firm has been specializing phrase: “and the Emmy goes to…” But now we all story of a young mom with breast cancer featur- to people who have worked together in offices or uct liability defense (pharmaceutical products ’83 and Laura Hilgers ’85.” Rande has put a few town for a conference at MIT and on a college Kelly McMasters, MD, PhD, has been ap- in creating these types of livable communities know someone who has. That’s right, folks, our ing her video diaries. The young mom happens more traditional venues. On the family front, her in particular), and cases involving patents and movies on YouTube (so has Martha Keavney). tour with his daughter. pointed to the bd of directors at Provectus Phar- since the early 1980s. Like many of us, Rich and own class crooner, Kevin Briody, pulled it off and to be my youngest sister-in-law, a local TV news 4 older stepchildren and a nephew they raised other intellectual property matters. Lois appears in some, Paul Balderes does maceuticals, a development-stage oncology and wife Christine spend a great deal of their time walked away with one of those cool gold statues reporter diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38. are all off in the workforce, leaving her and hus- I ran into (literally) Alison King Haley ’84 voiceover in one, and Rande helped Chris Paine dermatology biopharmaceutical company. Kelly, supporting their accomplished children. Michael at the recent Emmy Awards ceremony (see page The story, by the way, has a happy ending. band Bob to focus on daughters Sarah, at the U of while attending the graduation of my nephew make one. Pop the popcorn and enjoy. who is the Sam and Lolita Weakley Professor of and Rachel are both nationally competitive ice 61), winning for his song “My Little Starr” in Send news and feel free to post comments on GA, and Abby, a jr in HS. Evan (son of Sandy Allison ’79 and Jim Horwitz Speaking of risky business, Bob Spohr wrote Surgical Oncology at the U of Louisville in KY, is dancers, and their youngest, Katie, is emerging the best original song category from ABC’s One the colgate78 blog. While his sons were playing in a hockey tour- ’79) from the Foote School in June. Small world that he is in the military and “in the thick of a preeminent authority on melanoma. He holds as a fine freestyle skater, soccer player, and cellist Life To Live. And so it seems that all those years Linda: 207-967-1350; [email protected] ney, Mark Herr had the opportunity to stay with — her nephew (son of Susan King Shaw ’81) was things” in Afghanistan. “It’s hard to believe several honors, including the Physician of the (quite a combination!). Michael, 12, recently came of hard work, sacrifice, and shameless self-

58 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 59 promotion have finally paid off for Kevin. Now is into horseback riding and soccer. She reads persisted 20+ years later. Anything to help the twins Kieran and Clara, are both actors in Los particular challenge to Charlie Hamilton that he Ted Glenn recently pointed me to the website of that he’s famous, I hope he doesn’t forget about nothing but horse books, has toy horses all over university administration in its study of alumni Angeles (set your TIVO to catch the next rerun of “could be the first human to mtn bike the Haute Frank Ruscica ’90 (e-mail me for the link), where us, the ones who were there for him back in the the house, and is a very lovely, sweet, and sensi- engagement… the remade Swiss Family Robinson to see our Yumi Route — wanna try, Charlie?” Frank provides a variety of mildly amusing day, back before he found his inner voice. If I tive girl, though a tiger on the soccer field. Mary The first thing I learned about our a cappella costar opposite Jane Seymour). We have a new Scene format — send in anecdotes. Other than that, we have some lovely remember correctly, his long road to fortune and Grace is my tough cookie who is just finishing groups was that the Colgate Thirteen appar- This month I also learned that someone out Colgate regalia photos along with your summer reunion photos available on the Colgate website fame began with an ill-fitting gig selling group up kindergarten and is a lover of SpongeBob. She ently operate under some sort of singer’s cone there is reading the column — I have e-mails! I vacation stories. And remember, if anyone wants with more to come. insurance, driving from one soulless corp office could watch SpongeBob TV shows all day long if of silence (or they lack the commitment of their received not 1 but 2 notes from Brian Drier (What to track down your Colgate circle, I will do the That’s all for now. Until next time, go, ’gate. complex to another in suburban NJ, a starched we let her. My wife is juggling being mom and female counterparts?), so we will rely on the kind of x-rated address do you have to fail my legwork to create a Scene mini-reunion. Keep Jack and Sarah: 503-288-7874; kearndog1@yahoo. Brooks Brothers collar chafing his neck, choking being a chief marketing officer for a start-up tech ’Gates to redeem the value of Colgate extracur- spam control, Brian?). Like any good Colgate connecting. Thanks for sharing. com; [email protected] back the magical lyrics that would one day fill company in the GPS space. I have been working riculars. The next revelation was the amount of alumnus, Brian encourages his fellow ’86ers to Michele: 706-641-6357; [email protected] the hearts of hundreds of devoted fans. What a for AG Edwards for the last 6 years as a financial work these women undertook to keep us enter- visit him — if you happen to find yourself on the long, strange trip it’s been, indeed. But no one adviser. We were recently acquired by Wachovia tained (no, a cappella singing is not just karaoke coast of Japan. As befits the product of a Colgate 1989 deserves it more than Kevin, so please join me in Securities.” Ryland also offered help to anyone minus the tinny recorded accompaniment). liberal arts education, Brian’s path from rural NY 1987 Brent Goldstein congratulating him on this significant achieve- in need of those types of services, which might According to Helen Salzhauer, they dedicated to rural Japan has been anything but direct. From Adam Weiss 13709 Lakewood Ct ment. Way to go, Kev. Keep up the good work. come in handy as we inch ever closer to our at least 5 hours a week to formal practice, plus self-designed “human liberation: theory and Rockville, MD 20850-3649 I also heard from John Fountain, who passed “golden years.” traveled every other weekend to perform. That’s praxis” major (lots of job prospects there, Brian?), Greetings, everyone! If you recall in the last along lots of news following a visit to campus in My fraternity brother Paul Aguggia also in addition to the school work, sports, sororities, to law student at SUNY/Buffalo, to Long Island le- column, Maggie O’Connor Behrens announced Twentieth Reunion. Block out the dates, make May to attend a retirement party for Matt Leone checked in via e-mail to bring us up to speed jobs, and other activities and obligations of the gal aid attorney, to Japanese HS exchange teacher she was ready to hand over the reins as class babysitting arrangements with the in-laws, and (the diving coach at Colgate since our 1st year). on his world. He merged his boutique law firm, diverse members (good practice for the 4 temple (where the career lightbulb flashed), to Columbia editor. She received so many responses that it make your travel plans. It’s less than 8 months Matt is teaching in the English dept as well as Muldoon Murphy & Aguggia, into Kilpatrick board committees, 2 book groups, PTA, gardening, grad student, then back to Japan just in time for came down to a lottery, and my number came away. No excuses. Carver and Craigger, maybe doing other things for the university. According Stockton, a natl law firm with offices through- 3 daughters, 1 husband, 1 dog, 1 cat, and 1 bird that 9/11 to seal his decision. Whew! Brian now works up! Maggie was kind enough to mention me in we’ll find some Thurs night company on Whit- to John, “our class was represented with myself out the country. Paul is “very excited about the Helen now juggles). Similar to Greek organiza- by day as a tenured assistant professor of English practically every column, so I owe her. I’ll do my nall Field this time around. and Greg Lisciandro. Greg and wife Stephanie merger as all MMA people came over to KS. I will tions, study groups, and other demanding or at a Japanese university in the Niigata Prefecture best to live up to her high literary standards, but The last column was a bit of downer, so let’s live in San Antonio, where they are both vets. head the financial institutions team at KS and engaging extracurriculars, the shared efforts and and by night as a jazz singer in Tokyo and Yoko- keep in mind that I was a math-econ major. liven up the place. How about we start with They have 3 children — Noah, 12, Hannah, 10, and work on mergers/acquisitions, capital raises, and experiences helped forge a strong bond within hama. Digging his roots deep in Japan, he and his I was saddened to hear that earlier this sum- sunny So Cal. Zoe Friedman lives in Venice, CA, Sarah, 6. Greg still had the moves on the diving corp matters. It is a big move and the timing and the ’Gates — the unexpected benefit was that Japanese wife are now building a house. So, stop mer, 2 of our classmates, Cynthia Frazier Bogart with husband, Steve Peckingham (BU ’92), son board and put many of the younger alums to fit were right after having said ‘no’ to many other being a ’Gate also created a sense of belonging by anytime for “the best rice and sake in Japan.” and Carol S. Messing, passed away. My deepest Gibson, 4, and their 160 lb English mastiff. Zoe shame. Carol Huggins Chirico ’84 was also there firms over the years.” He also mentioned “a great within the larger Colgate community. No more News a little closer to home comes from sympathies go out to their families and friends. works at Comedy Central as VP of orig program- with her husband and 2 boys. Carol is an atty in few days” spent with Chris Gavigan ’84, Dave theater nerds vs jocks — at Colgate, anyone could newlywed Pam Elkow in Redding, CT. That’s right, Feel free to send me any memories you have of ming. In that role, she develops shows and the Boston area and doing very well. I am still Slade, Doug Merchant, Bob York, Andy Brummer, be a ’Gate, and being a ’Gate was cool. another ’86er has proven love is still out there for them for the next column. oversees series for the network. Zoe said she feels Rob Bennett with the Suffolk Cty Police Dept (more than 19 Brian Kopp, and Scott McClelland at the Slade If ’Gates represent the Colgate goal of us 40-somethings. To her new household, Pam Enjoy the fall, and send me your news! grateful to laugh as much as she does in her job. years), currently assigned to the crime scene sec- family lake house in SC. Paul claims that “every- inclusiveness on campus, what about the goal brings daughter Hannah and a law career — she Adam: [email protected] In Oct, Zoe, Ann Barrett, Robin Greenstein, and After prison, transformation tion (I see dead people). Basically I am a cop with one is well and it was a blast.” of engagement for alumni? Are our favorite is partner in the environmental practice group Karen Kelly Wilbur hooked up in Napa to cel- Adam Friedman ’89 is a realist. He knows that not every one of the approximately 300 ex- a camera. I work nights, so I can surf and kite- And, finally, more good news about our class crooners still proud, still friends, still singing? for the Stamford office and member of the man- ebrate their 40ths with a weekend of good times inmates who come to the Exodus Transitional Community will change, successfully re-enter board every day. In fact I started a kiteboarding novelist Philip Beard. I received word that his re- According to Helen, the ’Gates continue their aging committee of Robinson & Cole — while 1988 and good excess. Zoe also stays in touch with society, and stay out of prison. In fact, studies show that two-thirds of released inmates will school on LI and have been incredibly busy with cent novel, Dear Zoe, is being used in classrooms occasional get-togethers, particularly at holidays new husband Dan Barrett (Wesleyan ’86) brings Jack Kearney Adam Friedman, Heather Hollis, Vance Wilber, be re-arrested within three years. For Friedman, there’s a lot of room for improvement in that it. My plan is to retire in about 3 years and teach across the country. A blurb from the publisher — and, yes, they still sing together. She has his daughter Madeline and a professorship at Sarah Bowen Shea Vin DeCrescenzo, and Andrew Allen. kiteboarding during the summer on LI, and teach provides more background: “Dear Zoe [is] a novel even passed the music gene on to bass-playing Western CT State U. Thanks for fitting the Scene 2508 NE 24th Ave Eileen Porter checked in with overdue news statistic, and that’s what Exodus is all about. in Costa Rica during the winter. We built a house that reveals 9/11 as a day like any other: a day daughters Evelyn (14) and Rachel (12). (Maybe into that ridiculously overburdened (but typically Portland, OR 97212-4830 of her Sept ’06 marriage to Russ Smith on a As the deputy director of Exodus, a nonprofit in East Harlem, N.Y., Friedman helps ex-inmates there overlooking Lake Arenal, awesome wind of private, personal loss. Philip Beard’s critically you can get the youngest, Brianna [8], interested Colgate-ish) schedule, Pam! She still finds time beautiful Berkshire, MA, Indian summer evening set goals, find jobs, and create a stable life, if they want one. The organization, which was the during our winter, and we have beautiful views acclaimed debut is 15-year-old Tess DeNunzio’s in the tuba, Helen?) On a totally unrelated note, to maintain at least 1 Colgate connection by Greetings from Portland. Jack is very busy in the garden of the Wheatleigh, a tiny hotel subject of Hard Road Home, a documentary that aired on PBS last winter, provides substance of the active Arenal Volcano as well as the lake. letter to her sister Zoe, lost to a hit-and-run driver Helen is looking for “PG,” “cost-effective” ways exchanging regular e-mails with Tracy Amabile with a 25-unit condo listing in Portland. In case housed in a Florentine style palazzo built in 1893. abuse and anger management programs as well as employment assistance, and more recently My son Gregory starts 10th grade next year, and in Pittsburgh on a day when it seemed that noth- to celebrate her impending 20th wedding an- Kotheimer, who, with husband Joe and son anyone has been living under a rock for the last Sorry for the run-on sentence. The wedding was focuses on documenting statistics about the outcomes of their clients. my daughter Michelle is going to be a 1st-year at ing mattered but the tragedies playing out in NY niversary (congrats!), so send in your anniversary Aidan, recently welcomed #2 son Liam to their year, condos have become increasingly hard to a 3-day affair with a “Gilded Age” style celebra- “What’s great about Exodus is we’re an experimental re-entry agency,” Friedman said. “We’re Marist C on academic and swimming scholar- and DC. Hailed as ‘a remarkable study of grief, stories — maybe a free a cappella concert for the Atlanta home. finance, so Jack’s job will require a little more tion at their “cottage” in the country! In at- on the front lines testing new things. Our goal is to create an effective re-entry model that can be ships (she received All-American swimming adolescence, and healing,’ it is a book that both most romantic idea? Despite my reminders that it is not just the creativity. As they say in his former profession, tendance were Diane Romley-Powis, Bernadette replicated nationwide.” honors and finished 18th in her class). My wife you and your students will remember forever.” Angela Borreggine dismissed those NYT a landmarks but rather the news of “ordinary creative financing leads to creative litigation. O’Leary Walsh, and Kathleen Genova, along with In the United States, where one in 100 adults are incarcerated, it is a model that fulfills a Donna is a systems analyst with Financial Medi- Congrats, Phil! cappella alumni who reject their student singing life” that makes this column, when you reach a Sarah is getting closer to the release date on her their husbands. Eileen and Russ honeymooned cal Systems. If anyone is in the LI area and wants That’s it for now. My thanks to all those who identities: “Not only am I not embarrassed about landmark in your life, let us celebrate with you! breast-feeding log (early 2009) and continues for 3 weeks in the Seychelles and Morocco before crucial need. “There are ripples of misery with each person who goes back to prison,” Friedman to learn the awesome sport of kiteboarding, look took the time to send e-mails with news. Please having been a Swinging ’Gate, I still brag about So, cake and ice cream go to Eric Kirschner for his writing for Runner’s World and other publica- returning to their home in Manhattan (currently said. “Caring about people who have done some awful things is important for a society.” me up. You will not be disappointed.” John closed keep it coming. it all the time.” A lawyer living in Brooklyn, An- appointment as principal with the Claro Group, tions. She and fellow marathon mom Dimity the W Village). To keep the fun going after the Friedman admits that even for himself, prisons weren’t something that he spent too much his note with some good advice, prompted by the Michael: 480-301-4459; gela still sings regularly in a church choir (mostly a financial and mgmt consulting firm. Eric works McDowell Davis ’94 have been promoted to RW wedding, in May ’07 Eileen left her in-house time thinking about early on. After graduating from Colgate with a math degree, he first worked many things he witnesses in his job: “Spend time [email protected] a cappella) and in a large chorus in Manhattan out of Claro’s Washington, DC, office. contributing editors, in part for their efforts with counsel position with Merrill Lynch Priv Equity as an actuary, then spent years as a successful advertising copywriter. If you’d told him then that with your kids, leave work early and get to their (just performed Verdi Requiem in Carnegie Another ’86er deserving a tip of the virtual a feature story on training for a marathon (they to take a p/t business position with the group. he would be running Exodus now, he would have laughed. “It didn’t come close to occurring to me,” events, and take your spouse out to dinner and 1986 Hall with 215 singers!). Not only did the ’Gates champagne glass is Nels Wangensteen, recently also just re-upped their blog and are pitching With the extra free time that her new position he said. “I changed.” spend quality time with them.” Well said. provide lasting friendships, but also membership appointed principal and portfolio manager at a book deal). Sarah now rows with Elizabeth affords, Eileen has managed to meet up with Friedman can’t pinpoint the exact time when prisons simply became something he saw as im- Ryland Hanstad also checked in, passing Michele Radin continues to expand Angela’s social life today; asset mgmt firm Integre Advisors. Nels followed Eames ’01, who was an intern for Sarah at lucy. Diane and Bernadette several times. Both are portant. “I think the concept of loving your enemy is the way to change the world most profound- along an update on his life. He is still living in 681 Indian Ridge Drive she became fast friends with former Thirteeners a model route to success in the finance world: com during the summer of 2000. Phoebe is now working p/t and living with their husbands and ly,” Friedman said. “For a true change in our culture, prison is a place to start. In a prison, you have Holliston, MA, “a lovely, quaint New England Palm Desert, CA 92211-7485 who have kids at her son’s school. “So, being a armed with his Colgate degree and an MBA from in 1st grade and enjoying her arts-focus school. children (2 kids each) in Greenwich, CT (Diane), town, with my wife Anne-Louise and 3 daugh- Swinging ’Gate continues to bring joy into my NYU’s Stern School of Business, he worked his John and Daphne started preschool a few weeks and Pelham, NY (Bernadette). a lot of control over people’s lives, which you can use for good or ill.” One of his first experiences ters — Virginia, 12, Haley, 9, and Mary Grace, 6. For this month’s “connect with your classmates life in wonderful and unexpected ways.” way from VP at the Industrial Bank of Japan, ago, so everyone is busy. On to the news. Carl Wistreich is the proud new owner of L&B was volunteering as a meditation teacher in Manhattan prisons from 1999 to 2006. He joined I am blessed with 3 beautiful daughters who campaign,” I chose to focus on some ’86ers we all Yumi Iwama emphasized the strength of the to portfolio manager at Ingalls & Snyder, then Stephanie Abrutyn, VP and senior counsel, Truck Services Inc, a 30-year-old truck and parts Exodus in 2005. are all very good and busy with school, friends, remember fondly — the Swinging ’Gates and the ties: “The Swinging ’Gates has given me lifelong onto his penultimate position as managing litigation, at Home Box Office, Inc, was selected sales and service company with 55 employees Friedman’s work today is far from the actuarial and advertising worlds. Most of his co- and activities. Virginia is a competitive gymnast Colgate Thirteen. This selection was spurred by friends in Helen, Angela, and Melissa [Michaud]. I director and portfolio manager at Neuberger by Jewish Women International as a 2008 Wom- and locations in VT and MA. Carl lives in Walpole, workers are ex-inmates. Even so, Exodus “is not a scary place,” he said. “What I’m scared of is that who is disciplined, big-hearted, works hard at a recent New York Times article about univer- met my best friend, Ann LeSchander ’87, through Berman. That his new boss describes him as a en to Watch award recipient for her exceptional NH, with wife Amy and daughters Brooke, 11, employment retention data won’t get put in the database, not that someone is going to hit me everything she does, and very mature for her age. sity a cappella groups that found some alumni the ’Gates and we reminisce about the crazy “top-class investor” is no surprise to those of us work in media law. She will be honored at a gala Becca, 10, and Stephanie, 6. over the head with a brick.” She recently finished 9th for her age and level in were embarrassed by and even hid their “goofy” stories from our years in the group. We still laugh who remember Nels as a top-class partier (after luncheon and awards ceremony in December. Finally, a self-described long-lost classmate, His job has mostly provided the opportunity to make the difference he had hoped for. He the MA Gymnastics Champs. Sometimes I worry musical pasts. As the NYT failed to interview as if it all happened yesterday. I’m proud to be all, fraternity social director George W did pretty Stephanie is also chair of the bd of directors of Bruce Silverstein, sent me the following suc- splits his time between fundraising and program development, but he also works one on one about the amount of time this sport takes at a the best singing groups, I decided to don my jr among such amazing women.” Performance is well for himself…). the Media Law Resource Center Institute, a non- cinct e-mail: “Life is good. Living in NYC, where I with clients, which gives him the chance to see their transformation back into everyday society competitive level. Maybe I should have pressed reporter’s cap and investigate whether the bonds no longer an extracurricular for Yumi; she and My final item arrived from a non-Colgate profit that sponsors First Amendment education opened a photo gallery in ’01. It has been a wild harder to make her a tennis star like me! Haley of Thirteen/’Gates membership circa 1982–86 husband Brian Mulligan, parents to 5-year-old source. I received a lovely note from John Manotti, and research nationwide. ride!” firsthand. “One guy, a big gangster who did 25 years, came over to our house for Seder,” he said. husband of Lisa Eiseman Manotti, hoping to Change in Scene(ry): The Scene is now quar- Please note that the Scene will now come out “My son invited him to his fourth birthday party. Change is definitely possible.” surprise his wife with a Scene item. It seems terly. For those of you who aren’t into higher quarterly (spring, winter, summer, and fall). I That’s the message of Exodus for which Friedman works so hard. “It doesn’t mean people will that while the rest of us were tethered to a desk, math, it’s 4 issues per year, tracking the seasons. hated being told that my responsibilities were change,” he cautioned. “But the fact that someone did horrific stuff doesn’t mean they can’t.” “The Great Class of ’93 [was] the last tent still going on Whitnall long after every other tent shut off the taxiing around children, and washing the dishes, For Monty Python fans, 3 shall be the number being cut by 1/3, but I’ve since gotten over it. I’m — Vicki L. Wilson the laundry, and/or the dog, the Manottis and of months between issues — no more, no less. such a team player. lights. The 4’ x 4’ ‘dance floor’ forced everyone to get to know each other better than they ever wanted while a group of lucky friends were on a 9-day Alpine What does this mean to any of us? It affords you Brent: 240-838-6170; [email protected] ski adventure from Chamonix to Zermatt “so 2 fewer times a year to blow off writing, calling, gyrating to the timeless melodies.” — Dan Rhynhart ’93 fabulous we are planning a return trip in 2010.” e-mailing, etc. Aside from making every male ’86er look bad in Sorry, but there is little news. The aforemen- the romantic gesture arena, John’s note issues a tioned blowing off has brought us to a standstill.

60 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 61 Manchester, NH, this school year. Yep. Shap- technology and education. leaves little time for socializing outside of their Steve Cho e-mailed an update and provided Lucky for me, I attended 2 very enjoyable man married David Gibbs on June 22. Given that 1990 ing young minds. It’s completely terrifying, an I also heard from Bruce Ferguson, who moved neighborhood in Acton, MA, but Cat, Vanessa one of the few acceptable excuses for missing gatherings with Colgate friends earlier in the anonymous was male, there was no color com- Julie O’Leary Muir awesome responsibility, and I marvel that they back home to Darien, CT, in 1997. Bruce and wife Ioppolo, and Elizabeth exchange a lot of e-mails reunion: he celebrated his 10th anniversary. He summer. In late June, Crissy Singer Shropshire mentary on the day, but given the fact Gillian is 48 Barr Farm Rd trust me to do so. Obviously they don’t read this Pam have 4 children: a girl and 3 boys, who are and a few phone calls when they can! and his wife have 2 boys (7 and 9) and have been ’92, Carrie Webster Byrne ’92, and I got together one of the most beautiful people we know inside Bedford, NH 03110-5221 column with any regularity. 9, 7, 3, and 2. We traded ski stories because they On one last personal note (because with residing in Rye, NY, since 2000. The Cho family at Web’s place with kids in tow. It was just as and out, let’s just say the day was gorgeous, the Well, classmates, I hope the comb-over wasn’t ski as a family at Sunapee, NH. Bruce keeps in the exception of the 2 lovely ladies mentioned lived in London prior to moving back to the US. much fun for the moms as it was for the kids. We bride stunning, the groom over the moon, the Well, my dear ’90 friends, I am forced again to too sparse, and that the bald, shiny head didn’t touch with Stuart Foster ’92 and they were on above, no one else wants to write to me), this Steve has been with Goldman Sachs for 12 years, swapped reunion stories and laughed … a lot. The party fun, and the cake delicious. Can we all Road taken try a comb-over and conceal the major bald spot show through too much. I invite you to shoot me their way to a member/guest golf tourney. Bruce Sept marked my 5-year anniversary as your working in currency trading. next play date is at my house, but it will be hard agree on that? In other Gillian news, she appears that is a dearth of info about our classmates. I an e-mail at your leisure (preferably before my has worked in software since 1993 but started class editor. (Happy anniversary to me, happy Travis Reed rejoined the corporate world to follow Web’s as she had a giant bouncy house, in the latest Will Ferrell movie Stepbrothers, so be do enjoy the creative writing exercise every few next deadline), so you can save yourself and the his own software business in 2003 that created anniversary to me…) As of late, the column is as the genl mgr of N America for a software a huge swing set, and an awesome babysitter sure to check it out. months for this column, but manipulating your greater good from one more update on my circle regulatory compliance software for insurance getting a mite thin. I vow to continue on as long company called Zeus Tech. He explained that who did face painting. I’m going to need to be Shannon Rohrer-Phillips wrote in with tons info is much more fun. I challenge you to zip over of friends. Come on, reach out. I’ll be waiting. companies. He has enjoyed the challenges along as my tenure is of service to the class. If this be- they manage the traffic that zips around the creative! In mid-July, I met Dan Glusker, Artie of news. Most importantly (I kid), she joined Fa- to your computer to send me 1 piece of info about Julie: 603-488-5454; [email protected] the way. He also sees Scott Ackerman, who lives comes too much of the “Crissy Show” (not to be Interweb. His offer to be a personal tour guide to Roulac, and Eric Scuderi for cocktails in NYC. cebook (and the 21st century), so make her your you and your life. Grammar and spelling will not in Rye, NY, several times a year. Their better confused with Chrissy Snow), I may re-evaluate the Bay area was so gracious that Sally Burnett, Steve Kuppenheimer stopped by (the 1st bar we friend as soon as possible. Shannon, husband be graded. So what do you have to lose? halves went to school together and are friends. my role here to see if someone else may be able Kim Russo Rutenberg, Kat Griffin McCleland, attended) and had a drink with us before head- Neil, and their 2 little boys — Reece, 3, and Blair, 4 Lucky for me, our previous class editor 1991 It seems that Scott organizes a golf trip each to infuse some new blood into the column. Let’s and I are seriously considering our roommate ing home to NJ. Needless to say, it was 6 hours months, spent the summer being beach bums at remembers how challenging it can be to face Kathryn Dillon Marcotte spring, which lets the likes of Craig Dauer, Fran just see what the upcoming months and the new reunion to take place in SF vs Portland, OR — as of fun. Thanks to Glusker’s wife Bethany, who their casita on Longboat Key, FL. Neil is the upper a deadline with little info. Heidi Bulow Parsont 45 Ridgewood Lane Santangelo, Josh Weil, Dave Gould, Steve ‘Duts’ mag bring. Until then… Happy Anniversary, all! long as he can handle us, we may be knocking kindly researched our train schedules at 12:30 school headmaster at a private school in Bethes- is a superhero. Lindsay Kate was born May 29, Wakefield, RI 02879 Simmons, Gary Opin, Ed Doodian ’92, and Rich Crissy: 914-864-1387; [email protected] on his door! am, Dan and I miraculously made it to our trains da, MD, so they get long summer vacations after joining brother Brandon, who Heidi noted, “is a Harrington ’94 catch up. His telling me that life is Thanks to Facebook (FB), I recently recon- on time! running in the DC rat race during the school year. good-natured boy who is just starting to walk At first it was a little intimidating to take on the both good and busy is an understatement to say nected with 2 friends whom I have not seen or I will end the column by sharing with you an Shannon is home with the kids and very active and keeps us busy chasing him!” Obviously class editor role, but I am starting to really enjoy the least. 1993 heard from for a very long time. Sarah Collum e-mail I received from Dan Rhynhart. He wanted on the Pediatric Advisory Board at Georgetown Chris Case ’99 nothing slows Heidi down because her employer, it. In my current position as mom extraordinaire, Please keep the updates coming. Until next Kaori Nakamura DiChiara Hatfield lives with husband Charlie on a small to share his summary of the Class of ’93 15-year Hospital, where she was a social worker. She is Curator, Bradford Washburn McKinley Marketing Partners Inc, has appointed aka indentured servant, I look forward to hearing time, enjoy! 61 Mustato Road farm in Lambertville, NJ. They have 2 Scottish Reunion weekend for the previous issue, but I also a La Leche League leader and continues to American Mountaineering her to VP of business development for the NE from our classmates and learning about all of the Kathy: 401-783-3897; [email protected] Katonah, NY 10536-3725 Highland cattle (1 is named Matilda), rescue received his e-mail after the deadline. It made celebrate female power, “the boob,” and obvi- Museum region. Heidi, I’m tired just thinking about all of amazing paths we have taken. Please take the horses, dogs, barn cats, and “lots of wildlife.” My me laugh out loud and I hope it does the same ously continues to be hilarious. There have been your responsibilities. time to let us all know what you have been up to. Well, I stopped banging my head against the question is, how big is this “small farm”?! If you for you. “After overcoming the shocking absence some rumblings about a Colgate reunion in the Kyle Osborn should be an object lesson for I was pleased to hear from Alida Anderson. 1992 wall — the lease on my CRV lasted from Labor become her FB friend, you will see a picture of of a DJ in our tent on Fri night, the Great Class of Windy City in fall 2008 coordinated by Caroline I graduated with a degree in neuroscience. all of you. I quote, “I have been reading your She is a 3rd-year asst prof of developmental Crissy Singer Shropshire Day to Memorial Day. Knowing that my car Matilda! It was wonderful reconnecting with ’93 saved its strength for Sat night and absolutely Devlin and Shannon hopes to make it! column for many months and vowing to write. psych/special education at Widener U. She is 66 Indian Hill Rd would sell in seconds, the Honda people worked Averill Williams Meismer, who is living in CO. rocked out. We were the last tent still going on The most precious family ever just got a bit I spent two years at the National Institute I finally got motivated.” That’s right, Kyle. Class, living just outside of Philly, after having finished Mt. Kisco, NY 10549-3827 a deal with me and I am now driving a Pilot She and husband Matt are proud parents of Whitnall long after every other tent shut off bigger and even more adorable. Robyn Wilkinson of Mental Health (Bethesda, Md.) per- please take note and follow his lead. He is, quite her PhD at the U of MD, College Park in special (again). So, I will do my part for the environ- daughter Elisabeth, 16 months. Averill is an RN the lights and packed it in. The 5- and 10-year Linde, husband Steve, and daughter Ada wel- education/human development. Now she is This fall marks the 20-year anniversary of our ar- ment by carpooling more (which is inevitable at at U of CO Hospital on the genl surgery floor, Reunion classes quietly slunk back to their dorms comed the newest Linde, Owen Thomas, on forming clinical eye-tracking research on obviously, brilliant. Back to Kyle. He is living in Clifton Park, NY, which is north of Albany near doing research on bilingual language/literacy rival at Colgate as 1st-years. Little did I know then this stage in my life) and trying to drive less … so she sees Jon Schoen, MD, on a regular basis. or dejectedly headed to NY Pizzeria while the June 19 at 1:10 am. Everyone is settling in at patients with schizophrenia. Saratoga Springs. He is a family physician and development and literate language in preschool- that my placement in the Cutten Complex would and slower. For someone who’s had a lead foot It wasn’t until after she read the Scene column 15-year class — traditionally the poorest attend- home in SF. has been married to the lovely Kelly since ’94. age children with language impairments. She in large part shape my social circle for the next 4 since getting her license (Joe Raymond has fond that mentioned Jon and his friends that she ing reunion class — only got stronger as the Christof Laputka is still living in NY, working Then, my girlfriend at that time was They have 4 kids — Tommy, 11, Randy, 8, Sarah, also tied the knot with Lenny in 2006. If all that years and beyond. And so I dedicate this column memories of me 2-wheeling my Isuzu Trooper realized that they went to college together! night grew longer; refusing to leave, feeling the in finance. Last summer, after a mild “correction,” diagnosed with leukemia. I took time off 7, and Michelle, 5. Kyle wrote, “We are deep into were not enough, Alida and her husband have to my fellow Brigham residents, some I have lost back in the day), I am now driving like a grandma Amy Satin Spinelli e-mailed me after her love, and lining up to bribe the DJ at 1:30 am to his firm, Dillon Read, shut its doors, leaving him an art gallery and have been showing at art fairs touch with, some are still my best friends, but all around town and setting cruise control to 60 move to Singapore. Her husband is doing some keep the music going for another hour (although with 6 months to do the Christof World Tour to live with and care for her. Ultimately, we the kids’ sports — soccer, baseball, softball — and we ski together all winter.” And rumor has it, in NYC and Santa Fe. Keep your eye out for them helped make for one awesome and memorable mph when on the interstate in order to save on work in Asia, so they decided to move the entire 15 minutes later he called it quits, apparently on before returning to NYC and back to the uplift- ended up deciding to drive to Alaska from through Kyle, that “a bunch of the Theta Chis and or find them on the web. Their collections are introduction to collegiate life. For that I say gas! clan out of NJ for the summer. Based on the the assumption that we were so inebriated we ing world of real estate finance. He still travels Connecticut, where I’m from. We ended up their families are getting together for a weekend fabulous! thanks to: Mishka Kohli Cira, Ana Bazan, Lucille There is a variety of news to report on class- pictures I’ve seen, they all look pretty happy in could not tell time). The 4’ x 4’ ‘dance floor,’ which to go paragliding and scuba diving in his spare in Colorado, living in a tent for a week. in W MD to celebrate everyone turning 40. I will I found that Jamie and Liana Firestone ’97 Rigor, Rutger-Jan Devink, Steve Burnett, Cub mates — including info that left my brain during their new (temp?) home! appeared to be a wooden pallet from Byrne Dairy time. But what he’s really excited about is a new update you after that weekend.” I’m counting on Lane are living close by, having just moved out Schuller, Rick Krichbaum ’91, Amy Forsythe, late nights at reunion, so here goes: As men- Dan Carsen, Scott Lisson, and Jason Wood- held together by duct tape, turned out to be a sci-fi podcast he launched called “The Leviathan of Boston and into what he terms the suburbs Janine Yagielski, Trisha Humboldt Lewis, Laura tioned in the previous issue, Scott Barger left worth have all moved to new homes as well. stroke of genius by our alma mater, as it forced Chronicles” based on a story he wrote. It features I next worked at the University of Colorado it, Kyle. Finally, since there is no more submitted info in Wellesley. Jamie spends his days at William Trickett, Sharon Feeney, Michelle Fragola Hoff- Japan and now resides in London. He continues Dan is still in Birmingham, AL, but the Carsens everyone to get to know each other better than 40 actors, great special effects, and music in the Health Sciences Center performing immu- to stretch out, I will tell my own tale of 40th Blair, the Chicago-based investment bank where man, Brian ‘Piper’ Davis, JJ Dabney, and George to work for a venture company called Sentient now own a house with a backyard, which Dan they ever wanted while gyrating to the timeless format of the radio dramas of the 1940s but with nohistochemical studies of monkey brain celebrations: 40 and Fabulous Deirdre Ryan he has spent more than 8 years now. Where Delaney (with apologies to those I may have in- Health that he helped start with Jim Kelly ’86 in referred to as the “best feature,” since it has melodies of Rob Base and Sir Mix a Lot.” a modern, edgy feel. A new episode is released tissue in a stem-cell treatment model of and husband Warren hosted the greatest party does the time go? Jamie and Liana have 2 girls — advertently left out — and, of course, my friends 2002. They develop software called MedTrac that minimized trips to the park to entertain daugh- Hope you had a wonderful summer, and I look every 10 days, so go online and see what Christof Parkinson’s disease. in honor of Deirdre’s milestone bday in June, Taryn, 4, and Bryce, 1.5 — and as Jamie says, his from Read). Wherever you are, whatever you’re manages and drives efficiencies into the med- ter Lucine, 2. The Lisson family moved to Rocky forward to hearing from you! has been up to! complete with an awesome band that covered having daughters is the ultimate proof of karma. doing, I hope it’s not what we did 1st-year fall. surg supply chain of hospitals, distributors, and Mt, NC, at the end of May. After enjoying the Kaori: 914-232-0549; [email protected] As no Scene update would be complete the decades of our lives thus far (’60s, ’70s, ’80s … He thinks his fraternity brothers would all agree. Good news from Cat Hoffmann Osborne. On manufacturers. Scott moved to London to sup- month of June off with his family — with full without news of Jamie Foley, cue the Superman The short story is that slicing monkey you get the picture). For each decade there were Congrats are in order for Gus Coldebella. In March 26, Cat and her husband of 9 years, Alan, port ongoing projects and business development pay courtesy of the US Navy (well-deserved!) — intro “it’s a bird, it’s a plane…” No, it’s just Jamie brains convinced me to pursue my love great themed props, too — totally Deirdre. My addition to keeping the world safe, he tied the welcomed their 3rd child, Henry Hayes. He joins with one of their biggest customers, the NHSSC Scott joined a urology group and started his new 1994 flying the friendly skies, seriously. Anyone in the of photography. I attended the master’s husband Gavin and I made the trip and toted knot on April 26 in DC with Heather Ferguson William, 7, and Grace, 2. The Osbornes live in NYC, and DHL. On a side note, I was one of the few job in July. After 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Allison Good greater NJ/tri-state area be warned and heads program in journalism (with a concentra- Chip Cushman ’89, abandoned by his gambling (Colby ’92). Unsurprisingly, there were a few where Cat is happy to remain a stay-at-home who saw Scott’s debut work as a videographer. I learned — via a forwarded e-mail — that Jason #8 up, Jamie is taking flying lessons to obtain his Colgate folks in the crowd, including Nancy and mom for a few more years. Sadly, he is taking a break from this pastime. has taken a position with the US Marine Corps 319 West 88th Street pilot’s license. Giddy up! tion in documentary photography) at the wife, along with us. Other ’90 guests included a glowing Christina Lyndrup Farrell and husband Andrew Antrobus ’94, Mia and Andrew Busser, Elizabeth Sherwood Krol, PG, is a mover and a Andy Sweet, who also lives in London — in Germany. It sounded like he and wife Renee, New York, NY 10024-2271 Allison: 212-875-0751; [email protected] University of Texas in Austin. Timmy, Shep ’89 and Jennifer Zachar Boone, Maria and Rob Fawcett, Stephanie and Bill shaker. She was recently nominated and selected South Kensington (aka the American and French along with their 2 children, Jake and Lily (based Tim ’89 and Laurie Broad Grenier, Alastair and Gellman ’95, Sue and Jack Howland ’93, Marcia as top performer at Shaw Environmental & Infra- ghetto) to be exact — e-mailed me details of his on the car seat reference in the e-mail, I’m Summer is in full swing as I write this and lots of Afterward, I moved back to Colorado and Jeanine Rossi Borthwick, Dr Kristin Smith with and Derrick Irwin ’93, Ed Jasaitis ’93, Ned Keliher structure, where she is responsible for mgmt and family. His wife Alexis is a psychologist and they assuming they are both under the age of 7), trav- new voices have chimed in with great news. One 1995 worked as a freelance photographer. husband Harry, Bill ’89 and Dana Lee Gould, ’95, Alex and Meredith Angert ’94 Kenna, Travis growth of their NE Due Diligence prog for com- are happily (and busily) raising their 2 children, eled around the US before settling in Germany. thing I have to tell you is, everyone you know is David A Schreiber Eric and Nancy Epstein Schnure, and the ever Leach ’94, Dave and Darcie Leach ’98 Loveless, mercial transactions supporting real estate, legal, Madeleine, 3, and Nathaniel, 1. Although they Scott and Jason — thank you for selflessly serv- on Facebook and we are all talking about you. 2456 North Surrey Ct hilarious Jen Ingle and husband Cos. I have such Paul Lobo ’89 and Kinga Krisko, Stephanie and and financial service companies nationwide. She miss the US, they have been taking advantage ing our country! Seriously though, it’s such a fun and easy way to Chicago, IL 60614-2115 Then, I became the creative director of wonderfully incriminating photos of so many Jon Plexico, Peg and Price Roe ’93, Kevin Ross was also nominated and selected for a 3-year of being in easy distance to Europe, with lots There are 3 baby births I couldn’t properly keep in touch (and send in updates for the Scene). the Bradford Washburn American Moun- Colgate guests. Who knew that Bill Gould in ’94, and Heather and Craig Shupenko ’96. Gus position on the steering committee (12-member of weekend trips to France, Italy, etc. Originally announce in the last column because I did not There’s so much going on that even the Scene Happy autumn! By now you have likely noticed taineering Museum. This involved a lot of a blond wig could be so freakishly beautiful? said we should get the wedding skinny from bd of directors) of New England Women in Real a Sun Valley native, Andy has also brought his have enough info. Nina (OH Wesleyan ’94) and has news; you now only have 4 opportunities a few changes to Colgate’s alumni publication. design and graphic work, photography, Who would have guessed that so many of the some of the attendees because the day blurs Estate. And on the personal front, Elizabeth’s family to his hometown for vacations recently. Jeff Clarke are parents to Charlie, born May 7. each year to update on the latest and greatest While enjoying the newly redesigned Scene, when you are on center stage. Gus also had his family is thriving as well. Her husband Mike was He keeps in touch with Matt Boland, whom Elise (Ithaca ’96) and Eric Nagelberg became in your life. Send me your updates on e-mail or please note that while the class news section will video production, marketing, strategy, and husbands, dressed in Village People garb, would be so eerily similar to their famous counterparts? confirmation hearing in the Senate Homeland tenured and received early promotion to assoc he reported as having moved from Austria to parents to Elle in June. And, last but not least, Facebook, and if you get really ambitious, give continue to anchor the publication, the magazine so on. Who would have predicted Shep would fall into Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. prof (geology) 2 years ago and is now the chair Panama for the State Dept. Matt, shoot me an Wendy (Gettysburg ’93) and Steve Kuppen- me a call! will be published quarterly vs the current a tub and be lifted quickly out by the big paws of Gus for pres! That is, of course, a bipartisan plug. of the earth sciences dept at Bridgewater State e-mail — I would love to catch up with you! heimer welcomed 3rd son Paul in Feb, who joins My anonymous Hollywood correspondent bimonthly schedule. OK, that’s my public service Today (8/4/08) is my first day as curator my husband? Who knew that shiny fringe vests Recently back from a research leave in Lugano, C. Mike coaches their son’s soccer team. Michael A very loud congrats is due to Dr Corey Fen- brothers Jack, 5, and Will, 3. wrote in with the fantastic news that Gillian Vig- announcement for this column… So without of the museum — I’ve been promoted. Only would look good on everyone? I guess when one the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, Chris is 7 and just finished 1st grade. In addition to stemacher, who received her PhD on May 21. I Zobel, wife Melody, and 5-year-old son Joey playing soccer, he is learning Chinese and can wanted to celebrate with her when I made a trip after having studied and worked in the turns 40, all caution is thrown to the wind. But enough about all of you. Let’s talk about touched base. Chris has been at VA Tech for draw and reenact Homer’s Odyssey, so he’s ready into NYC earlier in the summer, but unfortu- field of neuroscience could I have turned me. I’m in the last 2 weeks of training before 10 years now and was able to take the spring for genl education! Daughter Lily is a ballerina nately, she was away. After 5 years of working on “Chuck’s [Charles Lanigan ’49] Colgate roots are as deep as those of the oldest trees on campus, which were out the way I have, with the philosophy I semester off from teaching but is pleased to be and at 3 is certain that she can do anything that her dissertation, I say she deserves to celebrate my 2nd go at a triathlon. I’m excited, exhausted, planted by his grandfather [and great-uncle] — both immigrants from Ireland.” — David Davies ’49 have, and in the capacity that I now work. and have discovered that I am a very cheap date, back home. He keeps in touch with Ron Schott, her brother can, so they often find her swinging this entire year! Hopefully we can coordinate a alcoholwise. In other news, I’m back to work this who is teaching geology at Fort Hays State U a pirate sword with him, solving puzzles, or group gathering and meet up before the end of fall — that’s right, I’m teaching 4th graders in in KS. Ron is working on some great stuff with reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear. All this activity the summer.

62 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 63 further ado, here is the latest news on our fellow and Matt Silberman. Tory Rodger Palecek was in made fireworks — identical twin girls Ann Lucile implementing a project funded by the US Coast, and several of my family members from classmates, which, first off, I guess is me. 1996 the bridal party and attended with new husband and Jane Margaret were born on Fri, June 13 (yes, Agency for Internatl Development strengthening Australia even made the trip! Fellow Colgate I rarely take the opportunity to include news Jon. We are living in the Windy City.” that was natl Colgate Spirit Day!).” Afghan civil society. It looks like I’ll be here until ’98ers at the wedding were Meredith Boylan, Kelly Connolly about myself — seems too self-promotional — Heather McClendon Sinclair wrote, “Skip ’98 Skip Sinclair reported “Heather McClendon the end of Sept, after which I hope to move back Jennifer Blanck, and Allison Boehm. Matt and I 12701 Found Stone Road, #303 but I do have some significant and celebratory and I welcomed our daughter, Grace Elizabeth, ’97 and I missed reunion this year as we were to the States.” live in SF, where I work in business/software con- Germantown, MD 20876-6932 news to share for a change. I am very happy to to the world on June 11. We came home on June in the final countdown to the birth of our 1st Kate Mulligan Marshall wrote, “I wanted to sulting and Matt is a pilot for SkyWest Airlines. announce that Jennifer Armstrong and I were 13, Colgate Day, with Grace in her new Colgate daughter, Grace Elizabeth. Grace arrived on June share that Ashley Godell and husband Tim Kow- In addition to getting married, in the past few Hi, guys. OK, so I didn’t get a whole slew of sum- engaged over Memorial Day weekend and are tee and hat! I am happy to have the summer off 11 and we’re learning new parent tricks each alcyk (Penn State ’99), who were married in April years I have traveled to some amazing places, mer vacation essays this time around, but as planning an outdoor wedding next July on Chi- from my position as the pastor of the 1st United day! I entered my 3rd year at Quinnipiac Law this 2006, welcomed their 1st baby, Eric Barker, on including a month in New Zealand and 10 days I’m writing it’s only mid-July so I suspect (ahem, cago’s North Shore. Meanwhile, we will also be Methodist Church of Shelton, CT, as we attempt fall. We’re living in Shelton, CT, near Bridgeport. Nov 1, 2007. He is an adorable, happy, and healthy on a boat in the Galapagos Islands. Matt and I anticipate) much more to come before the closing on a new construction home in Chicago’s to get into a schedule with Grace. Ten days I sing regularly with some other Thirteen alums little boy. Eric made his 1st trip up to Colgate for are hoping to go on some new adventures of next deadline. The next issue is winter, so start Lincoln Park neighborhood, so stay tuned for a after Grace’s arrival, we were able to attend the in Fairfield Cty (we’re still working on recruiting reunion in May!” our own, once we can coordinate our schedules! spreadin’ the news — jog any of your memories? new mailing address in the next column, specifi- wedding of Amy Allocco and Brian Pennington Mike Bouteneff) and we sang the natl anthem From Abby Russin Barr, “The newest addition Other than that, we are very much enjoying mar- — and you can be a part of it. (Enough cheesy cally for those few of you who still practice the in Rye, NY. It was a beautiful day, ceremony, and at Shea on July 23. I’m sure reunion was fun to our family, Theo James, arrived April 23. He ried life in SF.” Sinatra references for one column?) lost art of letter writing. It’s been a very exciting celebration. Amy and Brian are honeymooning and am looking forward to the stories from our was a whopping 9 lbs, 9 oz and 21.5” long and is Abigail Heald was one of 6 grad students to Amanda Peel Crowley and husband Todd wel- year for us with more fun to follow in 2009. We in India, then returning to their newly renovated classmates.” still growing like a weed. Big brother Jack, 3, ab- receive the Princeton Graduate Alumni Teaching comed baby Sam into the world on April 20. I’m will keep you posted. home in TN.” From Ben Mailloux: “My family and I relo- solutely loves Theo. We are completely enjoying Awards in recognition of their outstanding abili- sure he inherited his mom’s tremendous smile! Jen and I also made our annual trip to spend Tara Perna Buggie wrote: “I (my parents, bro, cated to Rochester, NY, in July. We will be here for our 2 little boys. My husband Jimmy and I moved ties as teachers. From the press release (yes, we Sam joins Will, 21 months. The happy family cur- July 4th weekend with Adam Graev and Stacy De Bill, and Lulu went, too) was just up at Colgate a year while I do an extra year of post-residency from Albany back to my hometown of Dallas, PA, find those too … oh, the ways I stalk you people): rently lives in Brooklyn. Garo and the Miller family (Tim Miller, wife Na- for the wedding of Brittany Trevenen ’00. She fellowship in obstetrics to go along with my fam- at the end of May. As far as job news, I accepted “One student said, ‘Abby teaches wisdom and Rose Stanzione sent a very newsy e-mail. dine, and beautiful daughter Charlotte, 7 months) married Michael O’Neill ’00, brother of Katie ily practice training. I was sorry to not make it a position at the Wilkes-Barre VA hospital as a courage and patience.’ Using characteristic flair Rose has been living and working in NYC since at Adam’s summer home in Southampton, NY. O’Neill Burgener. Katie’s husband, Phil Burgener, to reunion this year, but I am now close enough clinical psychologist on their inpatient unit and and good humor, Heald, according to Prof Esther [LD-Mt Rushmore.jpg] graduation, and is currently mgr of legal recruit- The weather was unfortunately disastrous — not was also there. Both Brittany’s and Michael’s to visit ’Gate whenever the mood strikes. I have started in Aug. Jimmy graduated from law school Schor, ‘has already made a mark on students ing at Debevoise & Plimpton. She sees several one beach excursion over 4 full days — but, as fathers went to Colgate, so many alums were already met up with Stacey Davis ’97 and I hope in May and will be working with a small law from many majors.’” Congrats! From Facebook friend to fiancée Colgate alums there, including Allison Roarty ’92 usual, we enjoyed an extended weekend of great in attendance. It was unbelievably hot but they to find more alums while I am here. If you are in firm in Wilkes-Barre, PA.” Wendi Green Aspes welcomed a little one: “I Shasheen Shah ’92 and Samantha McDermott ’94 marvel that they never knew each other while and Matt Kaplan ’93. In even more exciting news, company and fun times. pulled it off without a hitch of any kind. It was the area, drop me a line.” Alissa Behrstock Shulkin reported, “I was wasn’t at reunion (so sad) because Adam and at Colgate. It wasn’t until they were both living in Orange County, Calif. — only a half-mile apart Rose married Vincent Milano (Hartford ’97) last Russell (UCLA) and Karen Bloch Morse an absolutely gorgeous night under a tent on Angela Chongris wrote: “I still live in NH, at reunion and spent time with Alexa Hatton, I had a baby girl on June 3. Her name is Maya — that they met through Facebook a year ago and fell in love. The encounter couldn’t be more ser- year. Rose also attended Dr Sharmeela Kuperan’s welcomed daughter Madelyn Rose into their campus. Katie and I agreed we’d never been to a working as an ER nurse at the Portsmouth Hospi- Christine Malecka, and Mark ’97 and Rachel Eleanor and she was 5 lbs, 6 oz and 19 1/2” long. endipitous for two people who view social networking as a pivotal tool in their professional lives. wedding to Dr Todd Templeman last summer family on July 16. Karen deserves major kudos for Colgate wedding held at the school — and it was tal. I still have Rosie, my black lab. There were lots Reiss Buckley. I was in SF a few weeks ago for She was 5 weeks early (which was a bit of a “I’m a six-foot-tall East Indian guy and I drove an orange Volkswagen bus, so it wasn’t like I at Niagara on the Lake. Congrats to the happy laboring 20+ hours without medication. She ulti- awesome. Brit made a gorgeous bride and it was of inquiries about her at reunion. She has a new Alexa’s bachelorette party along with Tiffany surprise) but everyone is healthy and doing well. couples! was blending in with the scenery,” Shah joked about his time at Colgate. Meanwhile, McDermott mately delivered an adorable baby girl with a full a beautiful ceremony in the chapel. Such a fun little brother, 2, named Wally ‘the green monster’ DeFrance and Maureen Boland. We had a great Her big brother Hudson is already teaching her Zed Adams wrote that he just completed his was working with a group to reinstate CUTV, so she was all over campus filming and could be head of beautiful brown hair. The happy couple reception — dancing, Brit (a former Swinging go sox. Wally was one of the ever-present black time going to a spa and then dancing later that the ropes.” PhD in philosophy at the U of Chicago and has seen on the Red Raider shows in the Coop. “We had been covering so much ground for CUTV that I continues to live in Los Angeles, where Karen is ’Gate) got up on stage and sang with an awe- labs at reunion. At work I recently met Dr Robert night. While I was in CO over July 4, I got a quick Beth Sanderson, in my first ever Facebook taken a job as a tenure-track prof at the New thought I knew just about everybody,” she said. a screenwriter and Russell is an associate at Tru- some band.” Helm ’85 and his young daughter Daisy (future visit from Debbie Chase, who is working at the Scene submission, reported: “Zac Calvelli (UNC School in Manhattan. Thirteen years later, McDermott stumbled upon Shah on Facebook as she was research- man & Elliott, a land use and environmental law Congrats to all. For all you married gals who Colgater). Bob is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Rocky Mtn School in Carbondale for a few weeks. ’97) and I didn’t make it to reunion because we Dan and Lisha Chase Guadiano welcomed firm. have changed your names, please be sure to Portsmouth Hospital. We pass in the hallways She teaches (and of course coaches tennis) at got married 2 weeks later in Sonoma! It was a ing Colgate alumni through the Friend Finder and reached out to him. McDermott, who runs a a baby girl, Maya Emi, on April 18. Maya joins Kevin Krasinski sent word that he wrapped include your maiden name when writing in. from time to time and exchange our recent Andover during the school year.” gorgeous day in wine country. Our wedding marketing communications and business development company, and Shah, who is a strategic brother, Noah, 2, and the happy family is busy up an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Thanks to all who sent in info — keep it coming! Colgate-related travels. While prepping for a Chandra Dow Anderson announced happy guests went wine tasting the day before on a management consultant, initially met to discuss the synergies between their businesses. The but enjoying themselves immensely. Duke, where he enjoyed a great year. He had the Amy: [email protected] Red Sox game, I ran into Emily Wilkoff ’95 at news: “Just had a baby boy! Liam McRee, born wine bus, then the wedding was at Madrona synergy they found with each other became immediately apparent, and three months later Shah OK, peeps, that’s it. Hope you all have a great opportunity to work as an asst team physi- Boston Beer Works. It took us about 3 seconds March 18. We had an exciting home birth with 2 Manor. A great weekend! We just got back from was proposing marriage on a private beach. fall! If anyone made it to homecoming, be sure to cian for the Duke men’s basketball and football and 2 questions to figure out Colgate women’s incredible midwives, and McRee actually caught our honeymoon in Fiji, which was amazing. drop me a line with the latest. Now the pair are expanding their network and helping others do the same through the groups teams and commented that it was an amazing 1998 ice hockey was why and how we knew each our son as he was born. Liam literally came into Check out Maravu Plantation Resort and Spa for Kelly: 240-686-1538; [email protected] “Colgate Connections” on LinkedIn and “I Met My Match on Facebook” on the site that brought experience having the opportunity to work with Carmella Alvaro other. Cara Mastropietro Dowden, husband Bill the world with a bang, as he was born during a anyone planning a honeymoon or getaway to them together. “We were both really inspired by our own story and wanted to connect other Coach K and traveling across the country with 2517 S Walter Reed Drive, #A (UVM), and son Jackson have moved from GA to very intense 7” rainstorm event. He was 7 lbs and Fiji! Zac works for Microsoft here in Silicon Valley. people,” McDermott explained. the teams to their games. Kevin and wife Lisa Arlington, VA 22206-1212 NJ. Although they did not make it to reunion, it’s 20” long and absolutely perfect! Still working I decided to go back for more training after my 1997 Abby Schneider ’08 is one alumna who has benefited from Colgate Connections. McDermott Kehley Krasinski enjoyed life in NC, but moved great to have them a little closer to New England from home for the Nature Conservancy, which is derm fellowship and switched over to internal Amy McKnight Fazen back to Boston in Aug with their 2 children — It was great seeing everyone at reunion in May. again. Michael and Amy Zarych Elliott are still an ideal situation considering our remote loca- medicine: 2 more years here at Stanford and I’ll recently met with the fellow CUTV alumna to offer career advice and Schneider shared that she’s 330 Dartmouth Street Ryan, 4, and Hannah, 2 — where Kevin joins the Lots of fun to get caught up, hear all the adven- down in the DC area with their 2 kids and they tion and it enables me to be with Liam f/t.” be done. We hope to make it out for the next had some great opportunities through the network. Boston, MA 02116 orthopedic surgery dept at St. Elizabeth’s Medical tures, and see the babies after 10 years. I am not didn’t show at reunion either! Michele Roulliard Jessie Jacquet Adams reported, “Simon ’99 reunion!” To keep the conversation going, McDermott and Shah are gathering stories from alumni about Ctr, as well as the Boston College sports medicine going to give a play by play because I have a Ballard is my hero: she came to reunion 6 or 7 and I welcomed our 2nd son, Oliver, on May 5. Yes, I have joined the world of Facebook and how a Colgate connection made a difference in their lives, and they plan to post them online. Hi, everyone. Happy fall! Plenty of news to staff as one of their team physicians. bad memory brought on by too many visits to months pregnant and we camped out at the He joined brother Peter, who turned 2 in May. there is no escaping me. I still prefer you send “If one person gets a job, if one person finds a life mate, it’s a great thing, and that’s what I love report… Lori and Tyler Smith welcomed daughter the Jug and too many slices. But I will give out Lebanon reservoir. RoseMary ‘Peanut-Buttah’ We live in Wilton, CT. We recently celebrated updates to the gmail address below. Thanks for Alicia Fishman Volovick wrote, “On April 16 about these social networking sites,” said Shah. Sidney Jane into their family on Feb 28. She joins 2 awards. The first goes to Aaron Pattillo, who Cortes was also at reunion. She is living in NYC the marriage of Thomas Milsom to Hannelore all the updates and I hope you enjoy the new my husband David and I welcomed our first, And you can bet that the couple will also be posting pictures from their upcoming wedding on sister Harper. The Smith family is enjoying life traveled the farthest distance to attend reunion and enjoying life. Rosie, anytime you want a little Williams, along with Chris and Susannah Tripi snazzy Scene. Sophie Isabella. She weighed 7 lbs, 10 oz and is June 13, 2009 — the date chosen in honor of Colgate. “We figured we have to complete the circle,” in Denver, where they see a lot of Julian ’93 and — all the way from China. And 2nd, the Coolest taste of laid-back country life, you just let me Torpey and Olivia Jacquet ’01.” Carm: [email protected] doing wonderfully. Dave and I are thrilled (as McDermott said. Jenny Heltzel Farrior, who live in Boulder. Their Mom Award goes to Abby Russin Barr, who had know. We’ll get you off those city rooftops. Erik Dr Jeff Holmes was married to Ann Evans well as completely sleep deprived!).” — Aleta Mayne daughter Marley and Harper have become good baby Theo in tow all weekend and showed him ‘Bird’ Newman and his wife live in the Concord, (Xavier ’96) on Sept 22, 2007. He is an Air Care Thorne Perkin wrote, “I’m engaged to Tatiana friends and have a great time playing with each the finer points of Colgate nightlife, although I NH, area along with Tim and Jaime Caryl-Klika Flight physician at U Cinci. 1999 Papanicolaou (Harvard ’98) and will marry in other. think he was asleep for most of it. Thanks to all and Scott Bohan and his wife. There was a lot Bryan Carnahan went to reunion in May, saw Samantha Kohn Oct! Beyond that big news, all goes very well in Ian Mahaney sent word from Portland, OR, who gave generously to Colgate and helped us of talk at reunion about getting a group of NH a bunch of people from several different years, Apartado 1187-1000 busy NYC, where I’ve been since Colgate and still where he runs Lucky Crow Gift Bags, a company surpass our class-giving goals and continue to grads together for a little Colgate gathering … I’m and had a lovely time. He also went skiing at San Jose, Costa Rica been working p/t while enjoying my 2-year-old Foley, Kate Wells, Nick and Katie Raisio Abstoss, see many fellow alums.” (which he purchased in 2007) that manufactures be the biggest and best class that ever attended working on it.” Termas de Chillan, Chile, in Aug. At the time daughter, Ella.” Sean ’97 and Katie Bartlett Brebbia, Travers Tara Shedlosky wrote, “my husband Todd and markets reusable cloth gift bags, and re- Colgate. Dr Samantha Jackson wrote, “I really enjoyed of writing this he did not know which Colgate Hi, everyone! ’Tis the season as there were lots Katie Raisio Abstoss sent news about Erin Hommel, Valerie Shapiro, and myself. The bride Williams ’96 and I just welcomed a new baby cently introduced a new line of wine bags made Here goes: Noah Wintroub wrote, “On June 28, reunion and seeing everyone again. I especially people he would see there. of weddings as of late, a wonderful reason to Chapman’s wedding in Philly. “The wedding took made us very proud and did not get off the dance boy, Oliver Stanley, to our family, joining Wyatt, from organic cotton. The company donates 1% of Mark Hayes married Alicia Seiger (Duke ’96) in enjoyed seeing the new boathouse and listening Jason Cole has been named to the bd of reunite Colgate friends! Please continue sending place at the PA Academy of Fine Arts, a lovely floor all night! In true Colgate style, the ’Gate 2, on May 11. This spring we visited Ryan ’96 all sales to an environmental org. Nantucket on a glorious afternoon. In attendance to the talk by Bob Woodruff ’83, as well as return- trustees of the Manchester Historic Assoc. Bd updates! setting surrounded by famous paintings. And, of crew outlasted most of the Gettysburg crew and Catherine Wendell ’96 Hoffman and their In other news, Jenn Moore and fiancé Troy were Chris Pingpank, Evan Mizrachy, Matt and ing to the Jug and Slices. The slices are still just as members serve on a volunteer basis to help the Beth Bodnar wrote: “I was lucky enough to course, a ton of Colgate people were there: Nick (despite being outnumbered 3 to 1) and partied 2 beautiful girls in Boston for a lively evening Hermansky welcomed son Jude Dorgan into Allison Gleason Besch, and Carey (NW ’95) and good as they always were! All is well in Atlanta. Manchester Historic Assoc achieve its goal of have 2 weeks of mini-Colgate reunions at wed- Abstoss and I, Erin Palmisano Berry, Michele until the wee morning hours, even after a few of ball throwing and bike riding. We also were their Sunderland, VT, family on Jan 13. Todd and Noah Wintroub.” My husband and I have been here for almost a preserving the rich history and tradition of Man- dings. I was a bridesmaid in the wedding of Kate Ryba, Jay ’00 and Vanessa Rath Menton, Kellyn mishaps with hotel security. Needless to say, a able to squeeze in a visit with Brian and Carolyn Amy Joyce Hughes welcomed son Jack William Erin Schlag reported happy news: “Xavier year now. I am a pediatric doc and Adam works chester, NH. Jason has been an associate with Scholomiti to John McMillan in Saratoga Springs, Smith, Sarah Larson, Roger and Kate Foster good time was had by all. Sadly missed was Deb Lucia Plosky and had loads of fun playing with into their family on April 5. Cherish and Fred Estrada and I had our 1st child, Elena Beatriz, on as an atty for the EPA. We don’t have any children Devine Millimet since 2006 and is concentrat- NY, on April 27. The wedding was absolutely Lengyel, Erin Matts, Devon Slauenwhite, Eric Goldstein Baum, who is a proud mommy of a their son Kyle and his awesome train set. We are Schroeder welcomed daughter Keira Noelle into May 24. A wonderful birth, but poorly timed for yet, but hope to start a family soon. I recently got ing his practice in corp, tax, transactional, and amazing. Melanie Rehder Silinski was also a and Jamie Spencer Freedman, and Laura Wright. beautiful baby girl, Beatrice Kennedy, born on enjoying parenthood and all the toys we get to their family on June 2. She joins brother Byron at our 10-year reunion. We were sorry to miss it back from Malawi, where I worked in a hospital nonprofit law. bridesmaid. We had a great time catching up Lexie Bozzuto Greene was also able to come, March 4. In other late-breaking news, Travers play with, again.” the family’s happy Portland, OR, home. (but somehow the birth of our daughter made for a month. I also went to Rwanda and it was Katja Liedtke wrote in her 1st ever update, “I with other Colgate alums: Dana Ross ’00, Cathy even though she has a very new baby! The drink Hommel just graduated from U of Rochester b- Autumn McKenzie wrote, “I am now Mrs That’s a wrap. Congrats to all! Please take care up for it). We are living in Swarthmore, PA, where very interesting to see the country 15 years after married Matthew Brinck (SF State ’97) on Sept Bozek, and Ryan Watson ’98. The following of choice was the Colgate — a champagne and school and is now working for Hasbro Toys in RI. Jackson. I got married May 4 to Antonio Jackson and stay well. I work in the bio dept at the college and Xavier the genocide. I hope to work in Africa when I 29, 2007, in Healdsburg, CA, at a beautiful villa weekend I attended another Colgate wedding: Chambord mix, maroon in color!” Also for you indie film lovers, Liz’s new husband’s in the Duke Gardens of Durham, NC. Of course, David: 773-281-8152; commutes to Princeton, NJ, where he is working am done with my residency. Anyone else? Get in on top of a mtn. The rehearsal dinner was held Lisa Previte ’00 to Matt Warren in Boston, where Saya Teraoka shared more wedding news: film, Larry (the actor), was picked up by IFF we had a wonderful time and the weather was [email protected] for SES in a business leadership training prog.” touch!” at the groom’s family’s house in Healdsburg. The I got to spend more time with Dana, as well as “Our very own Liz Kerr married Brett Portanova Boston and is currently touring around the indie gorgeous. We celebrated with several alumni, Emily Johnson-Newhouse sent an update: “Ed Nathan Stock reported, “I’ve been living in late-Sept wine-country wedding was gorgeous, Paige Springer Candee ’00 and Beth Rouleau (Gettysburg ’99) in Boston on March 15. In at- film circuit.” including Thandi Dowridge, Karen Granville, Tara (Williams ’93) and Betsy Doepke McDermott Kabul for about 2 years now. I work for a US and well attended by guests from all over, includ- ’00. Other than wedding after wedding, I finally tendance were Dave Hansel (who officiated the Tabber Benedict will soon be walking down Lyons ’99, Jill Allen Murray ’98, and Courtney celebrated the 4th of July watching their home- nonprofit called Counterpart Internatl. We’re ing NH and NY on the East Coast, CA on the West finished my PhD in clinical psych and have ceremony), Jackie Friedman, Julia Murphy, Julie the aisle. He reported: “I asked Crystal Ingorvaia

64 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 65 “Core courses were like beacons to open my mind to developments in the sciences, arts, economics, and (Cornell ’03) to marry me and she said yes! We hearing from you. Take care and be well. the way went well! Can’t wait to hear more. are getting married next May. Right now we are Katey: 615-417-9727; [email protected] In 1 final piece of news, congrats are in order world affairs. It’s great to find out now what all those courses really meant. Perhaps we should have started Taryn Stone celebrating our engagement and starting to plan for Bobko. She reported, “After 9 college at 40 rather than 17.”— Gene Cremins ’51 the wedding.” years of dating my long-distance boyfriend Jason Molly Stewart Polacek sent exciting news. She 2001 Bobko (UConn ’99) all through my years at Col- and her husband Jerry recently bought a new Jane Seney gate, we were married on Blue Beard’s Beach in home in New Canaan, CT, which they moved into 17 Greenway Rd #4 St Thomas on Aug 26, 2007, in a beautiful sunset being the best man at Chris Hall’s July wedding. Anthony is also in Cali, sharing a pad with John Israel to India. Starting in Feb, Sobby Arora with their 2 daughters, Katie, 3, and Kelly, 2. “We New London, CT 06320-2940 ceremony with just our immediate families pres- Jessica Lapinsky graduated with a master’s in Woolard ’04 and Peter Kyte ’04 in Manhattan and Brett Stuckel traveled for 5 months in and are enjoying getting settled into our new town ent. We then sent our families home the next info sci from SUNY Albany and now lives with Beach. Mark Iacone and Chris Rowland are just around the Indian subcontinent. Peter Viehe- and neighborhood and hope to connect with The last time I saw Keith Tanski was in Chicago day but remained on the island for a week-long her very cute dog in Albany. She’s hoping to a few miles away in Culver City and Marina del Naess was along for the 1st 2 weeks but had to some local ’99ers.” several years ago for Mike Ungerer’s wedding. honeymoon. A month later, on Sept 22, we had apply that new degree to a job in archives and Rey, so rest assured that these guys get together return to his job at Greenwich Assocs. A lucky And finally on the baby and career front, Dr A group of us, including Chris Wahlers and a large, catered, DJ’d reception in our backyard special collections. Adam Weiss had just left the and cause trouble frequently — especially now 13,000 km of Indian Railways was followed by Jeremy Bock wrote: “My wife Joanna and I wel- Brendan Duffy, got to enjoy the city for a couple at our home in CT for all our family, friends, and Museum of Science in Boston after 5 years of that Justin Polk has moved to Santa Monica. a month of trekking in the Annapurna region comed a daughter, Hannah Sophia (6 lbs, 3 oz), on days. Keith now lives in Chicago with his wife coworkers who couldn’t make it to St Thomas representing the museum on stage, TV, and pod- Anthony said that he and Mark are still trying to of the Himalayas. Brett remained in Nepal for July 1. Both are doing very well. Joanna and I are Laura Arensdorf. Last Dec, they welcomed a baby with us.” cast. Now he is starting work as an audio tour recreate that 1st year in Stillman with a sleepover another 2 months to volunteer at a Kathmandu in our last year of residency in internal medicine boy into their lives. His name is Connor Daniel. I That’s it for this time. Please keep me posted producer, and he very well might be visiting your that has bunk beds and the microfridge, but in school run by a friend of Julian Lines ’73. Sobby at U of MD Med Ctr. I will be starting my cardiol- think he may be one of the 1st official members on your exciting adventures and news. With the city next. Lin Zeng graduated on June 3 with her the meantime they settle for meeting up with continued to make up for 3 1/2 years of gainful ogy fellowship at MD at the end of this year.” of the Class of 2030. new quarterly Scene, I’ll need more info to make master’s in urban planning. any of the old crew when they make it out West. employment in Utica by heading to the beaches Thanks, everyone! The summer has brought me together with up for the missing months. Hope everyone has That’s it for reunion news, but I’ve heard That’s how they got to have drinks with Melissa of Thailand. Sobby has just started his MBA at Samantha: 414-241-9738; some of my closest friends from Colgate. Sarah an exciting year ahead. from a lot more of you since then. Chris Messa Bernstein, who was in LA for work. Be sure to NYU. [email protected] Higgins came to visit me in CT between graduat- Rachel: [email protected] has earned his MBA and a JD from Wake Forest look them up when you’re in town! India to China (Charleston/Nantucket). Taylor Adelaide Fives ’02 (right) and business partner Amy Abrams ing from b-school at Columbia and escaping to U, and more recently has been admitted to the Melanie: 315-778-0497; [email protected] Llewellyn quit his corp job and headed off to Chi- France for a nice, long, well-deserved holiday. DE bar. Jodi Neufeld sent me an exciting e-mail na to find factories to make his different clothing 2000 It was absolutely wonderful to see her. I also 2003 about her engagement to Oscar Gimeno, a mgmt and accessories products for the Tucker Blair Her way Katey Tone recently got to reunite with Kristi Markytan Melanie Kiechle consultant from Barcelona, with whom she’s 2004 brand. The products are all 100% handmade and Entrepreneur Adelaide Fives ’02 (known as Eveleigh Van Dusen in college) says the best lesson 2140 Acklen Ave Chiarello and her husband Doug ’98 in Boston. 31 S. 6th Ave been doing a lot of traveling — to his hometown Moira Gillick involve no machine work in stitching process. she learned at Colgate was that if she couldn’t find something to meet her needs, she could cre- Apt 13 They shared some hysterical stories about their Highland Park, NJ 08904-2811 of Barcelona, as well as Brazil and Israel. Jodi Tottering Hall Tucker Blair has developed a retail presence in ate it herself. And she did. Fresh out of graduate school at Columbia University, armed with an Nashville, TN 37212-3518 son, who just turned 2. I am still laughing about works as a f/t web designer for a Manhattan- 2501 Calvert Street NW places like Newport, Charleston, and Nantucket. MEd in counseling psychology and an MA in organizational psychology, Fives knew she wanted to them! It’s fall once again — it always comes too soon based travel firm and is freelancing on the side. No. 705 Taylor will be launching more products very continue the work she’d done in her internships helping women with their professional develop- I hope everyone’s favorite football and fantasy There is one last update from Mindy Mor- — but I have some updates for you from sunnier Jess Buchsbaum also has gotten engaged, Washington, DC 20008 soon. If you know of a store that should carry ment. Not finding an existing organization that suited her goals, she teamed up with a colleague, football teams are doing well so far this season. genstern, who wrote, “A lot has happened this times and warmer temps, starting with Melinda to John Chaintreuil. John’s a Cornell alum, but Tucker Blair, Taylor would love to hear about it! and they started their own consulting firm for women experiencing a career transition or crisis. Soon after her return from Africa, Lesley Hall year. In Nov 2007 I got married to Greg Kline (’99 Schwoegler’s exciting spring, which included we won’t hold it against him since the proposal Hello, beautiful people. This column features a And China to the ctr of the Colgate postgrad In working with an increasing number of female entrepreneurs, Fives and her partner started Millhouser sent a note: “After 9 short months Bucknell) and we bought a townhouse in Fairfax, moving to Vail with fiancé Brian White (Colby sounds pretty amazing — on the top of a mtn little flavor internazionali. world, NYC. Katy Pape wrote: “I am in my 3rd France. In the same way that it is stupid to tell to re-examine their own business. The result was the creation of Fives’s current business with traveling around southern Africa, my husband VA. I am still working as an elementary teacher ’00) to finish her vet school requirements with during a hike in Malibu. Jess is still teaching HS year at Brooklyn Law, and this past summer and I reluctantly returned to the US last Oct. We and finished my master’s in 2004 from George Tufts. On the way west, Melinda stayed with English in LA and enjoying her 3rd summer of a a million people about your favorite secret place, I worked as a summer assoc at Dechert LLP. I partner Amy Abrams, In Good Company Workplaces, which serves as a resource hub for female would have loved to stay longer (and definitely Mason U.” Leah Haught in Rochester, where Leah is working grad prog at Middlebury. Sprague Hinman Von I feel like talking about this event is against recently saw Alison Cannata Hendele, who was entrepreneurs. The membership organization was formed as a solution for their clients who plan on returning some day soon), but some Jane: [email protected] on her English PhD and keeping busy teaching Stroh is also in CA. She lives in SF and works in my best interest, but here goes. Last month I working at the atty genl’s office for the summer. needed an affordable, professional space to work in, and who craved a sense of community. unforeseen family health issues drew us home. college courses. After Melinda’s graduation, she fundraising at a private equity firm. As you can attended the Women’s Advisory Committee I also frequently see Becky Ackerman, who lives Described as a “loft-style office” in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, In Good Company Tiffany Alvarado was quite literally the 1st and Brian went to the wedding of Kit Vander- tell from her new name, Sprague got married in Alumnae Book Group here in DC with Prof in NYC. I saw Lindsay Manice in Newport, RI, who provides work and meeting space, networking opportunities, and consultation to female business person to welcome us back as we flew directly 2002 Ploeg and Charlie Berger ’05 in Denver. Melinda, Dec ’07 to David Von Stroh in her hometown of Maurer. The book was Suite Francaise by Irene is studying to become a vet. Mary Aufrecht was owners. Since opening in September 2007, it has grown from 39 to 165 members, who range to NY from Dar es Salaam for a wedding. We Rachel Deblinger Susan Roberts, and Stacy Pommer were brides- Vail. She said, “It was a winter wonderland wed- Nemirovsky and the restaurant Le Chat Noir as working for the Nassau DA’s office this summer, in age, industry, and experience. Five short months after opening its doors, the company was suffered some serious culture shock transition- 1428 Kelton Ave #305 maids and had a wonderful time helping Kit ding complete with a pre-wedding party on top arranged by Goldie Blumenstyk ’79. The book so we met up for dinner in NYC and she is also in featured in the New York Times business section as an innovative business, and the duo has since ing from the African bush to Manhattan, but Los Angeles, CA 90024-7826 and Charlie celebrate. Melinda also reported that of Vail mtn!” There were lots of Colgate alums to was good (the setting is WWII France), the crowd her 3rd year of law school.” appeared in multiple media outlets. Tiffany was an excellent hostess and did her best Carly Reed completed her 1st triathlon. share in the festivities: Jennifer Smith, Jocelyn better (provided perspective on the 1st 30 years And from NYC back to College St (13346). The Maron Carrie Smalley, Rachel Seldin, Kate Ward, of women at Colgate), and the combination of Rosie Bancroft Lily Fives and Abrams are now working on spreading their vision. They hope to expand to multiple to ease our discomfort with port and bagels (not Happy fall, everyone! I hope you all had wonder- Now onto some more tidbits from reunion. To , girls from 15 College St ( , together!). Next we traveled to Baltimore and ful summers and lots of sun. I didn’t get as many get started, here’s the Supercrew’s super update: Tiffany Sharples, Ian Karczewski, Kate McMahon, the two made the discussion fantastic. I felt like I Dupont, Katie Konrad, Emily Wright Luckett, locations, so that other women will have the resources to build their dreams. In addition to aiding hung out with Kate Hooks and met her newest summer updates as I was hoping for (because “Supercrew stayed in a haunted mansion for a Jay Birk, Brian Bevan, Slade Cogswell ’05, and was back in college; it was great! Susannah Richardson, and Melanie Sloan) wrote New York women with their professional growth, Fives and Abrams are committed to helping ward, Izzy the puppy, who smothered us with I’m sure somewhere on the Cape there was a classy but with an edge reunion weekend. Shan- Eric Von Stroh ’95 were all in attendance. England. Prof Maurer was spending the in en route to Emily’s temple sealing with her women worldwide through their support of nonprofit organizations, locally and globally. On a love. Finally, we spent a couple nights in Boston, large Colgate party or 2). But, feel free to send non Ollerhead is now a master. Lauren ‘Lolo’ Sprague also reported that she was looking month of July at the Folger Shakespeare Library husband, Jason, in the Mormon temple in San local level, Fives said she is grateful to have a space to offer organizations like the Sadie Nash where we were fortunate to catch up with them along at any time. Lichten has a great new job at Tufts Med Ctr and forward to a bachelorette party for Jocelyn in Oct, here in DC instructing teachers how to teach Diego. She is living with her husband in Saratoga Leadership Project, which was in need of a place to hold their leadership program for young Suzanne DiPerna Pirker ’84 and see her adorable I spent the summer in Europe, traveling and an apt with a roof deck. Brooke Blicher just got and to celebrating Kate Ward’s recent engage- Shakespeare. Five years ago (sr fall), I was sitting Springs, UT. Lily lives in Portland, is engaged, and women. “It just makes sense that we chose for our business to support the development of baby girl. After relaxing a couple weeks in my doing some research in Prague. Along the way, engaged to Gered Dunne, and is in her residency ment to Ben Etherton (UVM ’01). in Prof Maurer’s Shakespeare class, next to Dave is planning her wedding for summer 2009. Mel women and girls,” Fives said. “I’ve always looked at businesses being agents for social change.” hometown of Chicago, we flew to Denver to see I met up with 2 Colgate people (seriously, they at Tufts. Miranda Clark will be studying art in I also heard from Tom McCune, who was get- Yellin, who is just starting law school at George- if we would like to settle in CO. Ian Wilson and are everywhere!). I spent an afternoon with Austria this summer. Nikki Cyr will be moving to ting ready for his Aug wedding to Kara Tate in town. Writing in from the home of Shakespeare’s Five with Fives Alta Forster graciously hosted us for a night, and Arnoldas Pranckevicius in Brussels, where he NYC this summer. Maraga Flynn recently found their hometown of Pittsburgh. And here’s news Globe Theatre is Barbara Davis, who reported their enthusiasm for Denver convinced us we too lives. We went for lunch at the EU Parliament out that she is related to Nikki and is getting of yet another engagement: Leeann Teager and on the London posse: “A bunch of us met up Q: What advice do you have for people who want to start their own business? should give it a go. And it turns out that we liked bldg (because he works there) and he told me ready for her nuptials Labor Day. Becky Fertig Ryan Logue are in the midst of planning the for some margaritas (to remind us of home) perfect wedding in Cape Cod for Sept ’09, and I’m at a Mexican place in Notting Hill called Crazy A: Do your research; know why you’re starting it and what your goals are. it so much that we just bought our 1st house near all about the inner workings of the EU. It was has ‘settled down’ in DC and continues to work City Park! Fellow Link buddy Devon Skerritt was incredibly interesting and it was awesome to see as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. She is joined by Liz sure we’ll be hearing great stories from that one. Homies. It was myself, Eliza Dabney, Paul Kelly, Q: What is the best way to keep a competitive edge? out this way for a conference a couple weeks ago, how enthusiastic Arnoldas is about his job. If you Young, who just passed the VA bar and works at The final updates this time are from Erin James and Eve Share Banghart ’05, Kerry Nugent Hodges, Mike Lawrence, and Anthony Manfredi. ’05, and Drew Miller ’05.” A: I think that collaboration is a much more propelling force than competition. and we enjoyed a few hours catching up. While are ever in Brussels and take the somewhat unin- a firm there. Hanna ‘Special’ Kinne is now a JD as Devon is in excellent shape, having just success- spired tour of the EU Parliament, I suggest you she studies for the NH bar and readies herself to Erin has been living and working in HR consult- Israel. Also starting at Georgetown this fall is Q: What was your best business decision? fully ran the Boston Marathon (congrats again, get in touch with Arnoldas so he can clear things ‘Live Free or Die’ as a public defender to the hood- ing in Manhattan since graduation. She’s cur- Seth Bidder, who wrote: “I’ve been working at rently working on her MBA at NYU and has just the embassy of Israel for the past year and half, A: Finding a partner who is really amazing and sticking with her. We invest a lot of time in our Devo), I am better acclimated to the altitude, so up. Then, you might also get the chance to hear lums of Littleton, NH.” As usual, the Supercrew is we equally struggled our way to the top of Red people from all the countries in Europe com- keeping busy, and I’m sure a great reunion was gotten engaged to her Fordham classmate Doug serving as an adviser to the Israeli ambassador relationship — it’s like a marriage. Rocks amphitheater.” municating in English; it’s a pretty fascinating only the start of a fantastic summer for each of Naumann. She’s certainly keeping busy with all to the US on foreign policy and press-related the wedding planning, but also gets to talk regu- issues. I’ve been at the embassy through the 2nd Q: What do you do to recharge your batteries? Adam and Melanie Randall Sanborn wel- experience. In Berlin, I met up with my 1st-year them. comed a baby girl to their family on May 23. “She roommate, Sarah Kulkofsky. Sarah and I got to Also at reunion, I was finishing a conversation larly with Robyn Hanson and Berit Schneeweiss, Lebanon War and the Annapolis Conf, so it’s been A: I read a lot of small business publications like Inc. or Fortune Small Business. It’s how I get my weighed 4 lbs, 10 oz and was 17 3/4” long. After a catch up over a long brunch in Prenzlauer Berg with Prof Andy Rotter when Michael Heydt came who has recently moved from Chicago to NYC. an interesting time to serve Israel, to say the most creative energy because it keeps me updated and thinking about things differently. Colgate seen long battle with illness in addition to a high-risk and delicious coffee. Now that Sarah’s a full-on over and started relating some of his post-grad Erin didn’t make it to reunion, but she heard all least. Prime Minister Olmert has also visited DC 3 pregnancy we were blessed to welcome our professional academic, she had some helpful adventures in the Dominican Republic with the about the fun from her 1st-year roommate Lacy times during my time here, which has given me Q: What is your favorite book? The spirit of alumni sporting their Colgate ‘premature miracle.’ We are even more lucky that words of wisdom for me. Thank you, Facebook, Peace Corps, where he spent time before going Cohen, who works right around the corner and the amazing opportunity to personally brief him A: Small Giants: Companies that Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham; it’s about gear is seen here, there, and everywhere we were able to take her home after only 1 night for helping us make plans. on to a grad prog at Johns Hopkins. Dachia Taylor is a frequent lunch buddy. Mike said his news on various US press and policy-related issues. I different business owners and the decisions they made to keep the integrity of their business in the NICU!” In other exciting summer adventures, Scott recently started an MA prog at Philly Biblical U. is only “technically news,” but a move to SoCal love DC, and I am happy to be staying here and around the globe. Where was your latest rather than just taking the fastest growing route. Adam Robert was born on July 9 to Brian and Rosenthal rode his bike across the country from Vanessa Simpson was looking forward to a semi- sounds pretty good to me! Of course, now that remaining involved with the Colgate DC Alumni spotting? On a Machu Picchu trek? At a — Aleta Mayne Jen Greer-Morrissey. He was a healthy 8 lbs, 1 June through Aug. He started in Vancouver, relaxing summer of no classes and completing he’s in such a great location, he’s spending all softball team next year! I’ll be getting my mas- mini-reunion in Pocatello? An election poll- oz and his parents couldn’t be more thrilled, but BC, and rode back to the East Coast, finishing the move into her new apt. Also on her plate was of his time studying for the 4-part CPA exam, ter’s at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service, ing site in Houston? We’re collecting pho- they are very sleep deprived! Congrats, Sanborn in Boston around the middle of Aug. If you’re a ballroom dancing class and a trip to Niagara and that’s why he couldn’t make it to reunion or where I will be concentrating in internatl law tos of Colgate sightings around the world. and Morrissey families! interested in checking out his journey, e-mail me Falls to end the summer. I hope everything went Jared Duncan’s wedding. But before long, Mike and internatl security policy. Staying here will Please keep sending your personal and profes- for the link to his online journal. There are some according to plan! Ashwin Lall was looking will be done with tests and happy to travel all enable me to remain involved with the embassy, Send them to [email protected]. sional updates for the class column. We love amazing pictures and I hope everything along forward to defending his PhD in early July, and to over to visit, so I’m sure this period will pay off. which is a huge plus.”

66 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 67 “We have precise data on our educational expenses for our entire 1st-year fall term: Sept to Jan 1955–56! Tisza Bell to make it complete! I was just in Paris, netic attraction for Colgate alums. Burton, Jesse Winchester, Mark Dekanich, and Marriages & Unions To Audrey Shimomura ’89 and Johannes Ernst: A whopping total of $829.50, which covered tuition, room, board, and fees.”— Paul Beardslee ’59 where I ran the Paris Marathon for a group called So, I haven’t heard a peep via e-mail or Face- Justin Kowalkoski for the Terry Slater Memorial (2008 unless otherwise noted) Naomi Lucy Rose, Nov. 13, 2007, joining Taro and Team in Training. It’s an amazing charity group book from any ’07ers and I’m beginning to feel Golf Tourney at Seven Oaks. Emma Grant E. Koo ’93 that sponsors athletes who are willing to train way too NY centric, so please send me updates. Julien Lederman and Christophe Lagrange and Shawn M. Doyle (Newbury), To Kate Hollenbeck ’92 and Paul Forrester: Miles and raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma If, however, our current economic conditions will be living together in London, where they are June 1 is working at Albany Med as a physician’s asst in felt a little bad for making a pregnant woman from near and far and all looked refreshingly Powell, April 16, joining William Society. Quinn Emmett ’05 is also doing the NY continue, I may be driven out of the Big Apple, both working. Jessica Theodore also relocated to the cardiothoracic surgery dept. Katie is the dir of stay out at NYC bars till 3 am. I also recently met sharp in their dress clothes. Alumni in atten- Stephanie Scott ’94 and Charles F. Leichtweis, Triathlon this summer with TNT and has raised thereby becoming more geographically diverse the UK, where she is living in Birmingham and To John ’92 and Robin Pratt ’92 Rathjens: Eliza outreach for the Princeton Review in Seattle and up with Dahlia Shaaban, who I believe is working dance were: Dan Askin, Alex Holmes, Ali Grabler, March 1 almost $15K. Pretty incredible. I had a great time and sighting non-NYC alums. In the meantime, looking for a job. Katie Zarrella moved to Paris Grace, April 3, joining Anton has recently taken up golf. Sues is the mkting in Iraq right now, and Will Shattuck, who just Amanda Liberatore, Becky Kirsch, Brandy Bones, Nicholas Goodman ’96 in KY for the 134th Derby with Karla, Jon Leb- please write to me! and is “doing all things chic.” After spending the and Eugenie Niven, June mgr for First Giving in Boston, helping charities returned from Thailand. And finally, I have just Eve Share Banghart, Jen Polland, Kate Levine, To Jeremy Robin ’92 and Allison: Hunter Liam, edoff, Justin McLeod, Alex Cohen, Holly Cowan, Allie: [email protected] summer in LA, Franny Iacuzzi headed to Florence, 14 raise money online. Rosie is living in Costa Mesa, gotten back from 27 months in the Peace Corps Kate Rufe, Katie Holbrook, Laura Colan, Lauren March 6, joining Alec and Johanna White. As I’m sure you can imagine, where she will be teaching through the TEFL CA, and working with foster kids through a in El Salvador and am now trying to figure out McCauley, Loren Nosan, Matt DiChiara, Meryl Robert S. Grossman ’96 and Kimberly M. Loeb, it was ridiculous fun: great friends, gorgeous program. She hopes to continue teaching in Italy To Thomas Comerford ’93 and Sally: Kaitlynn national nonprofit. They’re all looking forward what to do with myself and what the heck an Salerno, Mia Mabanta, Ronny Ostrow, Ruthie July 5 weather, big hats, limos, wining and dining, a 2008 after the program ends. May, Feb. 27 to celebrating with Emily in San Diego. It will be iPhone is.” Kott, Wes Gordon, Justin Henry, Jon Heeter ’04, Kelly Longfield ’96 day in the infield that would put SPW to shame, Sarah Greenswag Many of our classmates sent me updates and Adam Vos, June 28 the 4th time since graduation that they’ve had a Sean Devlin: “Met up for dinner and drinks in Tyler Graham ’04, Nate Kanner ’04, and Ariel To James and Lorraine Martinez ’93 Ross: Ryan many a mint julep … what more can you ask for?” 2124 Birchwood Lane about big moves and jobs. Shannon Larabee mini-reunion, although Katie noted that it will London with Drew Miller, Kerry Nugent, and Eve Dvorkin ’04. Everyone’s doing fine and making Lindsay Whitman ’97 and Craig Urch (George Patrick, March 5, joining James M. Ross III I’m making a big push for a lot more news Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 is working in Bethesda at the NIH/NCI as an likely be a little more tame than their last 3… Share (recently married to JB Banghart ’03) this loads of money working as marine biologists. Washington ’91), October in the next column. What’s going on with you? IRTA research fellow under Dr Terry Fry ’88 in To William Paxton ’93 and Maisley: Rose Kelley And having taken you on a ride around this past weekend. Great little Colgate reunion across We’re very happy for the Rentschler-Fleeces and Jesse Johnston ’98 Send me your updates! I don’t want to have to Thank you for all the updates! Our class has been the pediatric oncology dept. Ari Hershey and and Abby Schwartz (Yale), Sands, March 6, joining Elsie Mae Lewin world of ours, please vote early and often in this the pond.” probably won’t have nearly as much fun until resort to reporting from the Facebook newsfeed. very busy since graduation. I enjoyed my sum- Kathryn Everett moved out to CO, where they July 19 country of ours. Happy electoral season! If you Kevin Casey McAvey: “Both David Roman and they renew their vows. Mexico, baby!” To Sean ’94 and Jennifer Buckley ’95 Clive: Eoin Bob: 585-506-5981; [email protected] mer in Chicago. I got to visit with Trevor Mar- are working on Obama’s presidential campaign. would like to appear as a special correspondent Mariana Martinez have landed great new jobs, In addition, I have done my own sleuthing Jill Axelrod ’99 and Josh Linder (Syracuse), May Timothy, May 28, joining Emma, Maggie, Brigid, ticke, who recently moved to the Midwest and Otherwise, it seems Manhattan is the place to be. in this space as we count down to our 5-year in finance (in Boston) and publishing (in Philly), (and by sleuthing I mean I am friends with these 10 and Seamus respectively. Kay Traester and Greg LaBanca are is living with Jon Freeberg and Brian Lombardo Joelle Dinardi is working for a PR/marketing reunion, please drop me a line. In the meantime, people) to discover that Elizabeth McDermott Michael O’Neill ’00 Brittany Trevenen ’00 2007 (fellow lax players and Colgate grads) in Chi- firm in NYC. She has been spending time with and , To Christoffer and Rachel Lutz ’94 Ellehuus: I look forward to either hearing from all of you, busy preparing for their imminent wedding. will be attending law school at Denver U this Allie Grimes cago’s River North area. Julie Resnik also moved Sam Feldman, Margaret Morgan, Kelly Dolan, July 19 Astrid Mathilde, Feb. 3 and if not, hearing about you! David Kirchblum spent the summer working at fall. Biz is from CO Springs, so this is somewhat 407 Riverview Rd to Chicago and I spent some time with her at the Jacey Heldrich, Hayley Smith, Logan Greenberg, Moira: [email protected] Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in NYC of a return to the motherland for her. Also, Michael Pinkoske ’00 and Tania Cunningham To Henry and Virginia Seabring ’94 Watts: Twins Swarthmore, PA 19081-1222 beginning of July when Steph Macomber, Julie Blake DeBoer, Dan Hittman, and Sam Obenhaus. before finishing up his final year at BC Law. Katie O’Hare, Katie Finnegan, and Carroll Shaw (George Mason), June 14 Alexandra Nash and Trevor Seabring, Jan. 24 Geifman, and Kacy Reams were in town. Also in NYC is Nicole Aniades, who started a job Bridget Essley is working hard to get her PhD in recently jetted around the world because they It’s the first post-college summer for the Class I would like to send my congrats to Mark at Publicis USA, an advertising agency, as an asst Lisa Previte ’00 and Matt Warren (Univ. of WI), To Mike ’95 and Laura Smyers ’95 Lane: Sara 2005 human nutrition at Cornell. Tim Pusack has just all had the luxury of the summer off (Carroll is of 2007, a fact that is somewhat alarming. Even Dekanich and Elizabeth Smith ’07, who were account exec. Matt Lalli moved to NYC, where he May 3 Nicole, May 27 Amy Griffin finished his 1st year of his premier PhD program a teacher and the Katies are going to b-school in with May-August vacations a thing of the past, engaged this summer. Kari Gertz married her is working as an analyst for Mercer HR Consult- 490 2nd Avenue in zoology at OR State, and will be spending the fall). Stops on the trip were Greece, Turkey, Ellen Thieleke ’00 and Paul Ella, May 3 To John and Sarah Loomis ’95 Cave: Samuel Wil- we still managed to squeeze in some quality longtime boyfriend Joe Jansen on June 7. Several ing. During the weekends he travels to SF, where Apt 8F the summer studying reef life in the Bahamas. Dubai, and Australia. liam, May 27, joining Benjamin fun time on the Colgate Harbor Cruise. Anne ’08 classmates were there for the celebration, he is playing professional lax for the SF Dragons. Kathleen Allen ’01 and Jason Kreuzer (Univ. of New York, NY 10016-9177 Heather Keatley was recently promoted at the Thanks for reading to the bottom. Go, ’gate. Huntington, John Baclawski, Alex Gershel, and including Becky Billmire, Paul Glineburg, Liz Lee Waldman has a job with the NYSE and VA ’95), June 21 To Tom Nash ’95 and Janelle: Blake Elizabeth, Georgetown U Ctr for Infectious Diseases, and is Amy: [email protected] Ben Smith were just a few of the alums in at- Schultheis, Atit Amin, Xavier Lafont, Andrea moved into the city in Sept. Maggie Yolen is also July 4 I was recently admiring the alumni mag of my living it up in DC.” Nate deKieffer ’01 and Amanda Novak (Mar- Abigail Weisbrod tendance. There was even a guest appearance by Berardi, Michelle Wiggins, Mila Adamova, and living in NYC, where she has an internship with brother’s alma mater and thinking how legiti- : “Katie Fuller Zvolanek has quette ’02), April 12 To Frederick Schroeder ’95 and Cherish: Keira one of my favorites from the Class of ’08, Lauren Emily Cullings, who was also a bridesmaid! Like- American Empirical Pictures and Show of Force, a mate it looked. It was a “real” mag like Time or had a busy year! She wed Tyler Zvolanek last 2006 Noelle, June 2, joining Byron Mendell. wise, Lindsey Thomas and Luke Champlin wed documentary production company. She’s hoping Nelson Erickson ’01 and Elizabeth Mowell ’01, Highlights. Then I found out that Colgate, which Aug in a lovely ceremony in Columbus, OH. The Bob Fenity Many thanks to Devin Schwarz ’05 for orga- on June 28 in Newburyport, MA. Betsy Collins, the internship develops into a f/t job. Jon Byer is June 7 To Todd ’96 and Amanda Peel ’96 Crowley: Sam, is always one step ahead of whatever suggestion couple just purchased their 1st home there! Katie 3307 O Street NW nizing the boat event and getting everyone “on Maria Concilio, and Marty Pinnes had readings working as a paralegal for Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, April 20, joining Will one might make, was planning a redesign of its has also just graduated from Capital Law School Washington, DC 20007-2814 Allison Filc ’01 and Jason Tables (Univ. of FL ’00), in Columbus.” board.” Another special thanks to Teddy Schwarz, at the ceremony, and then joined the party with Colt & Mosle, LLP in NYC. He hopes we are Scene. And here we are in the 1st issue! What an July 4 To Alexander and Suzanne Daly ’96 Kupriyanov: Nancy Miller: “My Andrews 303 1st-year for proving to be a true gentleman and giving Jen Leen, Alex Smith, Rob Sobelman, Dan Streim, “finding the real world somewhat enjoyable as exciting time for us all. It’s been a busy summer in DC as campaign sea- Elizabeth Stein ’01 and Brian Lancey, July 14 Oscar Alexander, May 5 suitemate, Megan Murphy, Delta Delta Delta, me his extra beer so that I could avoid the stam- Mike Sheflin, and Ed LoPinto, who flew in all the compared to Camp Colgate.” And in the case you Well, this column is practically writing itself son moves into full swing. Due to a flight delay, married Colgate sweetheart Matt Lamb ’04, Phi pede around the bar (it was like the Jug all over way from England for it! Lindsey and Luke will are not, don’t forget you can always come back to To Steven and Sarah Ponosuk ’96 Buxton: Mer- these days. I’ve gotten so much news from our Amy Dudley and I had the pleasure of catching Damon Nicholas Waldron ’01 and Erin Claire Delta Theta, on June 7 in Gainesville. Megan is again … except on a rocking, swaying boat). be settling in the northern VA/DC area, where Colgate with me. It’s not too late. Seriously. If you edith Reilly, March 23, 2007, joining Max class that they could replace me with a highly up with Katie Powell on an extended layover in Moncrief, July 19 about to start her final year in vet school at the U In the summer heat, the transition from the Lindsey will be going to law school at George are interested in Colgate’s MAT prog, contact Prof trained monkey and you’d hardly notice a dif- DC. After completing her 1st year in law school, Melissa Cabral ’02 To Chris ’97 and Laura LeClair ’98 Accettella: of FL and Matt is starting his 2nd year in dental stifling subway to my frigidly air-conditioned of- Mason U and Luke will be going to Georgetown Barbara Regenspan for further info. and Eli Mello (Middlebury), ference, although some people might be clued Katie spent the summer with a prestigious Madeleine Kaye, March 20 school at NYU. I was the maid-of-honor with fice is enough to make me catch a cold. However, to pursue a master’s in Russian and Eastern Euro- I just got back from an amazing weekend May 8 in by the improvement in vocabulary. Actually, internship in the Boston DA’s office. Natalie Heller as a bridesmaid. Among the Col- my morning commute was recently brightened pean studies. Congrats, Kari, Lindsey, and Luke! catching up with many Colgate classmates in To Steven and Emanda Carton ’97 Lenet: Emerson one of these days they may just do away with us Amy spent the 4th of July holiday in CT with Dana DeBarr ’02 and Matt Anderson (Gettysburg gate guests making the trip to central FL: Sarah by the sight of Erin Grattan. Like Lindsey and Luke, many other class- NY. I stayed with Julie Geifman, who is working Reese, Jan. 24 Scene editors entirely: they’ll just use robots or Lindsey Dinatalli, Brice Chaney (who recently ’99), May 10 Compter ’04, Curt ’03 and Emily Roper-Doten ’02, Also exciting is the fact that Sara Duffy has mates have gone on to grad school. Michael as a paralegal and living in the East Village. We the Internet instead. Always keep that in mind so moved from DC to NYC for grad school), and Liz To Matt and Karen Jones ’97 Barr: Aliana Anne, and Doug Miller ’02. I live in Rochester, working recently joined the Colgate Club of New York, Prinsell started at the U of Rochester, where he spent the entire weekend with almost all of our Catherine Healy ’02 and Brian Byrne ’04, July 12 that, in the future, you can cherish this column Roache. Amy moved this summer to another July 4 in commercial banking at M&T Bank.” moving here all the way from Houston, TX. Even is pursuing a PhD in chemistry. He is living with best friends from Colgate, including Mara Kauf- as a quaint relic of the olden times. neighborhood in DC and hosted a rocking house- Christen Lewis ’02 and Johnny Mueller (Vander- Natalie Heller: “I am starting my 4th year the adventurous traveler Hill Stoecklein recently Mark Pettit, who started med school at the U man, Erica Leffler, Courtney Dunlaevy, Victoria To Gregory and Joanna Najarian ’97 Garb: Sarina To fully embody the spirit of change, I am warming party that was the talk of the town. Fel- bilt ’00), July 5 working at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, settled in NYC. This place has some kind of mag- of Rochester. Jeff Davenport and Avery Blank Shepard, Jill Blinderman, and Dave Klemballa Jean, May 3 going to switch it up a bit and just list everyone’s low Colgate folks in attendance included Diana CT, in their communications/PR dept in addition began law school at Syracuse U and MD School ’09. Vicky and Jill are living together only a few Taryn Stone ’02 and Jason Bobko (Univ. of CT news, preceded by the name of the alum who Wardell ’05, Peter Jacobson ’05, Drew Spievack To Edward and Betsy Doepke ’98 McDermott: to coaching field hockey. Still trying to get one of Law, respectively. And then there are those of blocks from Julie, and Courtney is living with her ’99), Aug. 26, 2007 sent it in. After that there will be some bits that ’05, and Chris Nulty ’09. Ann Lucile and Jane Margaret, June 13 of my players to play at Colgate! Headed up to us who cannot seem to get away from Colgate. sister on the Upper East Side. We dearly missed I just freestyle, so you can stop reading once you Another successful law student, Liz Roache, Amanda Brickell ’03 and Cory Conklin, June 14 Rockport, ME, for a digital photography course Info, please: I, along with Lindsay Hoage ’07 and Helena Ali Whitehurst, who is living in SF and could not To Tim ’98 and Erin Johnson ’98 Girard: Olivia get there if you’re tired. Or you can just do what spent the summer working for Legal Aid after in my desire to pursue a career in photography Fishbein, returned to home sweet Hamilton for make it out to NY this weekend. On Sat night we Shannan K. Rahman ’03 and Ricardo J. Spicer Madison, May 27, joining Gavin and Brenna, and I assume you do, which is to just scan for the completing her 1st year at Washington and Lee. A down the road. Just got together in NYC for a fun Colgate’s MAT prog. The 3 of us also participated celebrated Jill’s bday, where we caught up with (Univ. of MI), April 12 Julia bolded names of people you know and forget the big congrats to Liz for making Law Review. I hit up If you know of the whereabouts — home evening with Courtney Collins, Sally Mazzocchi, in a media literacy workshop in Ithaca. Helena David Pollack, Richie Fleischman, Dylan O’Hearn, rest. a baseball game with Liz on her DC visit and got address, phone, fax, or e-mail — of any- Travis Wanner ’03 and Alicia Barmon, June 14 To Jesse ’98 and Jamie Rubino ’00 Moore: Wesley Kath Shelley, and Jacque DeMarco ’07.” and Lindsay are living together off-campus, Peter Lieberman, Ian Elliott, Nikki Shribman, Alana Perrone: “First, Linda Chernak got to hear about the adventures of her dog, Huxley. John, May 25 Brandy Bones, Katie Holbrook, Jen Polland, one on this list, please contact alumni while Dave Klemballa ’09 and I are reacquaint- Rachel Marks, Taylor Daly, Kinnon McCall, Jess Matt Cohen ’04 and Jennifer Brooks ’04, July 11 her master’s in geological sciences from Brown Seems like a pretty cool dog. Lauren McCauley, and Mia Mabanta: “We are records: 315-228-7435; 228-7699 ing ourselves with the twin XL beds offered in Laufer, Michael Mulanaphy, Dan Glaser, Kimmie To Jimmy and Abby Russin ’98 Barr: Theo James, and is now continuing her PhD work; Abigail Shannon O’Hara ’04 also stopped in DC for a E. Matthew Lamb ’04 and Megan Murphy ’05, jointly announcing that we’ve recently attended Newell apt complex. Regler, Ricky Hayes, Lauren Sher, Lauren Levy, April 23, joining Jack Weisbrod, Katie Fuller Zvolanek, and Lacey visit before heading to Scotland to begin study- (fax); [email protected]. June 7 the wedding of our collective dreams. Mark In other news, many of our classmates have Lauren Mendell, Magdalena Mango, Lauren Singleton all graduated from law school; Celin ing at the U of Edinburgh. I joined Amanda Terkel Thanks for your help! To Michael ’98 and Kim Hebert ’98 Simone: Liam Renstchler ’04 and Lindsay Fleece were married traveled or are even moving abroad. Two mem- Mangione, Kyley Leroy, Brett Fleisher, Steph Tan, Gregory LaBanca ’05 and Katharine Traester ’05, Wittman went back to school and got her BA in ’04 for brunch with Shannon as we dove into Michael, May 16 June 28 at Sugar Pine Point State Park beside Lake bers of Colgate’s men’s rowing team, Andrew Aana Maguire, Dima Tkachev, Eileen Kelly, Julia July 12 nursing; and Katie Fedorka and Lisa Steketee- memories of crazy Colgate evenings. Tahoe. The bride and groom made their entrance W. Fowler Wilson ’45 Hatzenbuhler and Bryan Pape, competed in the Heymans, and Alyssa Mayo. I’m sure I am forget- To Edward ‘Skip’ ’98 and Heather McClendon ’97 Weaver are finishing their 3rd year of med school. A large party of Colgate ’06ers gathered to cel- Luke Champlin ’08 and Lindsey Thomas ’08, via boat. With her brother Jesse acting as wed- W. Reynolds Bowers ’59 under-23 World Championships for rowing in ting people and I’m sorry if I missed you! Some of Sinclair: Grace Elizabeth, June 11 Dana Schifman and Andy Colbert recently ebrate Kaylan Orkis’s bday in Brooklyn, including June 28 ding officiant, the ceremony was reminiscent of Germany against 21 other countries. Adam Davis us also partook in the madness of Dark Knight’s got engaged and celebrated with an engage- Liz Pavle, Courtney Olsen, Leigh Cuttino, Molly Margaret Z. Cowan MA’71 To Chris and Shaw Stover ’98 Ruder: Beckett a group hug. There was scant a dry eye. The night also traveled this summer, starting in Israel, then opening weekend to escape the 105° heat. ment party. Greg Barry, Dan Hendrick, Charles Cyphers, Katie Nadler, Fleur Keyes, Christin Charles T. Stoner ’74 Births & Adoptions Christofer, March 25 was complete with a Motown band, ice cream to Egypt, Vienna, and eventually Paris, where he I hope you all enjoy the fall! Hopefully I’ll see Wright, Chris Russo, Hannah Kauffman, Lindsay Dirkes, Christy D’Agostini, Lyndsey Dinatalli, Debra A. Dyason ’75 (2008 unless otherwise noted) sundae bar, celebrity sightings, bacon-wrapped met up with Allison Kadden. He then continued a lot of you back for Homecoming weekend. My To Patrick and Nicole Aloe ’99 Keane: Lillian, Stanislau, Celin Wittman, Linda Chernak, Diana and Liz Roache. Despite rain, BBQing did not stop dates, and a basket of flip-flops for dancing com- Jeanne Huber-Happy ’75 his travels in Croatia and Greece. Upon return dad Richard Greenswag ’76 and several of his To Mike McCarrick ’81 and Dana Agmon: Maxi- April 11 Zeledon, Carlene Mowl, and Erin Reilly were and apparently a large amount of cupcakes were fort. Tables were named after places from which Carol Morgan ’81 to the US, Adam is moving to Ft Lauderdale, classmates plan to hold down their usual corner mus Laddie, July 18 all there to drink champagne and congratulate eaten. To John and Lexie Bozzuto ’99 Greene: John W. Mark and/or Lindsay had known those seated. where he will live with his brother and open a in the Jug that weekend and would love to share them. Katie Fuller Zvolanek came to town re- Elizabeth O’Leary wrote, “Stef Telvi has Michele Alexandre ’96 To Chris Cuomo ’86 and Karen Schlanger: Junot “Jay” III, March 18, joining Allie Needless to say, there was a Birch, a Stillman, and pawnshop called Goldnconnection. Ben Camper, their beer! cently and was surprised with a baby shower at moved in with me in NYC as of June. With Karla Lyssette L. Cruz ’05 Cuomo Schlanger, April 4 a Blue House. In proper Colgate fashion, the after Dustin Gillanders, and Mike Werner spent some Please continue to send me updates via e-mail To Ryan ’99 and Betsey Thomas ’00 Clements: Lindsay’s house with Hannah, Celin, Abi, Diana, Yeh living here as well, it’s like having the Blue Michelle A. L. Tenorio ’05 party continued until dawn (many of us feeling time backpacking in Ireland following gradua- or on Facebook. To Paul ’86 and Melissa Levin Turner: Hanna Scarlett Elizabeth, June 24 Dana, and Lauren Parr. It was lots of fun, but we House back. We just need Ariel Falconer and the residuals of the event for days). People came tion. When Ben got back, he met up with Tyler Sarah: [email protected] Joe’lle, Jan. 24

68 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 69 To Scott Goldsmith ’99 and Amy: Olivia Paige, In Memoriam Education Center before retirement. His research Theodore A. Wahl ’43, April 19, 2008. Commons Welch & Welch, where he remained partner until Combat Infantry Badge. Early in his real estate Edward M. Curtis ’57, July 14, 2008. Phi Gamma plished photographer, writer, and musician. He is April 24 The Scene runs deceased notices on all alumni, was published in numerous articles and papers. Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Washington, D.C., study his retirement in 1988. He is survived by his wife, career he worked for the US government, and Delta, student government, sailing club, swim- survived by his wife, Barbara Joy, 2 daughters, his He is survived by his wife, Helen, 2 daughters, a group, Austen Colgate Scholar, chorus, track. US Margie, and children. he later became the president of Smith Timber ming. US Marine Corps, major. A helicopter parents, and 2 stepchildren. To Jason and Suzanne Simmons ’99 House: Mi- current and former faculty members, honorary son, and grandchildren. Army Air Corps, WWII. MA, Tufts University. A Industries. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, pilot for four years in the Marines, his love of chaiah Grace, Nov. 12, 2007, joining Corah Faith degree recipients, and staff members and others whom the editors determine would be well foreign service officer, he joined the State Depart- George E. Orteig ’48, April 29, 2002. Phi Gamma and stepson Walter E. Sanders ’63. flying continued with a 25-year career at Eastern Sandra L. Franz ’76, March 21, 2008. BS, SUNY To Greg ’99 and Caroline Bing ’99 Wishart: Nolan known to alumni. The Scene welcomes letters Gordon D. Estabrook ’38, August 3, 2008. Com- ment in 1947. He served in consulates in Tsingtao Delta. US Navy, 1944-1945. He worked as a sales- Airlines. His passion for swimming carried Brockport; BS, MS, 1980, MS, 1982, University of mons Club, marching band. US Air Force. MBA, and Chungking and then in the embassy in Oslo. man for a number of years. He is survived by his Tedford J. Cann ’50, June 26, 2008. Phi Delta throughout his life, and he represented Con- Massachusetts. She became a registered civil To Brian ’00 and Jennifer Greer ’00 Morrissey: in tribute to those who have passed. University of Massachusetts Amherst. After For many years he served in the Middle East at wife, Elizabeth, and a daughter. Theta, Newman Club, track, lacrosse, outing club, necticut in the National Senior Olympic Games engineer in California, and her career included Adam Robert, July 9 William M. Pump ’29, August 17, 2008. Lambda graduation, he worked for American Can Co., various posts. He worked in Near Eastern Affairs swimming. US Navy. A retired navy commander, for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife, work in wastewater and water supply engineer- To Adam and Melanie Randall ’00 Sanborn: Chi, Athletic Hall of Honor 1990, Class Editor Ford Motors, and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. In from 1957-1960 and on the Arab-Israel affairs Karl M. Schmidt ’48, August 3, 2008. Sigma Nu, he was a 30-year veteran who began his career Kay, 2 daughters, a son, 4 grandchildren, 2 sisters, ing, and most recently software development Audrey Christine, May 23 1994-2008, track, orchestra. BPE, Indiana Uni- 1940, he joined the air force, where his contribu- desk from 1969-1971. From 1971-1974 he was post- Phi Beta Kappa, Austen Colgate Scholar, Wash- with aviation training at Pensacola Naval Air and numerous nieces and nephews. for Paychex of Rochester, NY. She also served as tions included engineering the solution to air ed to Manila. After retiring, he worked briefly as ington, DC, Study Group, international relations Station in 1952. He was a jet pilot and served on a volunteer at the Bahá’í World Centre in Haifa, To Adam ’00 and Jenn Munroe ’00 Stone: Abigail, versity, 1933; MA, Columbia University, 1940. and ground communication for General Patten. a consultant for the Multinational Force and Ob- club. US Coast Guard, WWII. MA, 1950, PhD, 1951, several carriers, doing tours of duty worldwide. John C. Francis Sr. ’59, June 18, 2008. His insur- Israel, for 9 years. She is survived by her husband, April 23 He was a retired educator and coach, having served as the director of physical education and Upon retiring from 21 years of service, he began a servers before settling in Pennsylvania. He was Johns Hopkins University. He began teaching at After retiring from the navy in 1979, he became ance career included working for Travelers Insur- Bill, a son, a daughter, 4 brothers, and several To Conor ’00 and Elizabeth Brown ’01 Tracy: An- athletics at Washington High School in Princess teaching career at Northampton High School. In predeceased by his first and second wives. He is Union College before joining the faculty of the a real estate broker on Pensacola Beach as well ance Co. as a claims adjuster, Univac Division nieces and nephews. nabel Elizabeth, Nov. 3, 2007, joining Seamus Anne, Md., for many years. He was predeceased 1965 he joined the faculty at Franklin Pierce Col- survived by 2 sons, a daughter, 6 grandchildren, Maxwell Graduate School at Syracuse University, as a technical writer for Sikorsky Aircraft. He of Sperry Rand Corp., and finally, as supervisor lege, beginning as a math and physics instructor 4 stepchildren, and 2 stepgrandchildren. where he published numerous books and articles is survived by his wife, Lee, a daughter, a son, a of planning for Planners Life Savers Co. He is Robert D. Post ’81, August 3, 2008. Kappa Delta To Peter and Amanda van Epps ’00 Fleischer: Eva by his wife, Velma, a sister, and a brother. He is and later becoming assistant dean of the college during his tenure. From 1960 to 1962 he and his stepson, a brother, and 2 grandchildren. survived by his wife, Patricia, 4 sons, and brother Rho, swimming, economics and business club. Alyse, July 10 survived by a daughter, a son, 5 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. and then associate dean of academic affairs. He George K. Hammond ’44, August 4, 2008. Lambda family lived in Pakistan, where he was the senior Edward ’53. MBA, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, To Jim and Casey Wait ’00 FitzGerald: William later taught at Fitchburg State College, the Mon- Chi Alpha, Alpha Chi Sigma. Following gradua- resident advisor at the Pakistan Administrative C. Byron Lear Jr. ’50, May 22, 2008. Alpha Tau 1985. Following graduate school, he started his James, April 18 Harry E. Dascomb ’38, February 18, 2008. Com- tachusett Employment Training Program, and tion he joined Owens-Corning Fiberglas, where Staff College. He was also a visiting professor Omega, Sigma Delta Psi, hockey, soccer. US Navy, William F. Bigelow II ’60, May 18, 2008. Alpha Phi investment banking career on Wall Street. He Mount Wachusett Community College before he was involved with their insulation products of political science at the University of Hawaii WWII; Victory Medal. He began his career in Omega, WRCU, Young Republicans, debate team, spent 16 years at J.P. Morgan & Co., where he was To Brian and Maddy Bennett ’01 Remlinger: Lily, mons Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Mu Pi Delta, Hef- retiring. He was predeceased by his wife, Alma. and went on to manage the underground tank and Colgate. In addition, he hosted numerous television and film, working for NBC, CBS, and international relations club, sailing club. US managing director, and he then became a senior April 25 fron Scholarship, Saunders Scholarship, concert band, marching band. US Army Medical Corps. He is survived by 2 daughters, 3 sons including division. He was predeceased by his wife, Edna. educational radio and television programs in Columbia Artists. He later worked in sales and Navy. His career included broadcasting work for managing director at Bear, Stearns & Co. Most To Brian Berger ’01 and Gina: Molly Josephine, MD, University of Rochester, 1943. After complet- Gordon Jr. ’72, and daughter-in-law Lois ’74. He is survived by 2 daughters and a son, as well Schenectady and Syracuse. He was predeceased eventually retired from the 3M Company in a radio station in Honolulu and then as a politi- recently he was senior VP of Mizuho Corporate May 7 ing his residency, he became assistant professor as their families. by his wife, Mary, his sister, and a grandson. He Paramus, NJ. He was predeceased by his wife of cal editor and on-camera anchorman for the Bank, USA. He was predeceased by his brother. Cecil S. Semple ’39, June 15, 2008. Delta Kappa is survived by 2 sons, a daughter, 7 grandchildren, 43 years, Jeanne. He is survived by 2 sisters and Hawaii NBC affiliate. Later he worked in public He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, 2 sons, his par- To Ivo Turkedjiev ’01 and Rumena: Diana, July 5, of medicine at Louisiana State University, where Epsilon, Salmagundi, tennis, student govern- John H. Posselius ’44, May 20, 2008. US Army and 7 great-grandchildren. 2 daughters. relations for Sheraton Hotels and eventually ents, 2 sisters including Susan Schlachtenhaufen joining Adrian he taught until 1980 and was named professor emeritus. He also had several hospital appoint- ment; Alumni Corporation Board 1967-2008, Air Corps, 1942-1944. Delta Kappa Epsilon. His began his own advertising and public relations ’86, brother-in-law J. Jeffrey Schlachtenhaufen To Brad and Linda Persons ’03 D’Arco: Mia, Jan. 31 ments, including medical director and assistant Maroon Council 1972-2000, Board of Trustees lengthy business career included being president Stewart R. Kester ’49, May 26, 2008. Sigma Nu. Elliott H. Peterson ’50, July 15, 2008. US Army agency, Bill Bigelow Communications and Public ’87, and 11 nieces and nephews. dean of Charity Hospital. He then spent several 1969-1984. US Army Air Corps, WWII. He had an of Zepco Inc, Lok-Fast Corp, and European Mo- US Army, 1946-1947. He was involved in many Air Corps, WWII; ETO ribbon, Air Medal, 3 battle Relations. He also was the owner and producer years as professor of medicine at the University active career in retail, joining R.H. Macy and Co. tors Inc. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla, 3 fields and served as a founding member of the stars. His teaching career began in New York of Sounds of Aloha Productions. He is survived by Cynthia F. Bogart ’87, June 13, 2008. MA, Universi- of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as associ- after graduation as a member of its executive daughters, 3 sons, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great- Cypress Creek Presbyterian Church in Florida and State, where he also coached numerous sports his wife, Nancy. ty of Vermont. She had taught at the Community ate director of the Wake County Area Health training program, and became a buyer in the grandchildren. Big Sky Western Bank in Montana; as a director teams and served as a guidance counselor. In College of Vermont in Burlington for 12 years. furniture division and a division superintendent. and chairman of the board of Florida Coast Bank; 1980 he and his wife followed their children Anson A. Chong ’61, July 15, 2008. London Eco- Most recently, she and her family lived in the Na- Other retail positions held were at Montgom- Paul D. Chesnutt ’45, June 16, 2008. Phi Gamma and as a partner in Kester Brothers Real Estate and grandchildren to Alaska, where he was a nomics Study Group, Norwegian Study Group, vajo nation in Arizona. She was predeceased by ery Ward, the Nachman Corp. as VP-sales, and Delta, Masque and Triangle, student government, Inc and West Fork Development. He received substitute teacher in various Anchorage schools Young Democrats, international relations club, her father. She is survived by her husband, Lyle, a Reasons to Give Rich’s Inc. as assistant to the president. In 1954 outing club. US Army, WWII, 1943-1946. He was numerous awards throughout his professional and umpired with Alaska American Legion economics club, marching band, pep band, daughter, a son, her mother, and her brother. he joined the General Electric Co., where he employed by McKesson & Robbins in Chicago for life. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marion Baseball. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, rifle team, outing club. US Army. MA, Columbia held several management positions and was 2 years until he was transferred to Kansas City Fay, 3 daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren, a great- Jean, 2 sons, a daughter, 7 grandchildren, and University, 1963. He started as a portfolio analyst Carol S. Messing ’87, June 5, 2008. Delta Phi Al- later appointed VP, a position he retired from in in 1950. Joining Prudential as a life insurance grandchild, and a cousin. 8 great-grandchildren. before joining the Peace Corps to teach econom- pha, Phi Beta Kappa, CUTV, Adopt-a-Grandparent, 1986. He is survived by a nephew and his wife, 4 specialist in 1951, he worked there until his retire- ics in Nigeria. He later served as a foreign service Newman Community. JD, University of Chicago, great-nephews and their wives, cousin Snowdon ment in 1982. He was predeceased by 2 sons. He John R. McColl Jr. ’49, June 9, 2008. Alpha Tau John W. Cance Jr. ’52, June 18, 2008. Phi Gamma officer in the U.S. State Department, and was 1990. She was an attorney for the Department Herrick ’51, and many others. is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, a daughter Omega, basketball, boxing, psychology club, out- Delta, ROTC, Wilder Society, student government, on active duty during the Arab-Israeli war, the of Commerce, working as a senior enforce- and son-in-law, and a granddaughter. ing club. US Army Air Corps, 1943-1945. He and psychology club. US Air Force, Korean War. He Biafra-Nigeria war, and the Vietnam War. Upon ment lawyer in the Office of General Counsel Robert H. Gurney ’40, August 19, 2008. Theta his business partner established McColl-Wade was employed by American Airlines for 30 years returning to his home state of Hawaii, he served for Enforcement and Litigation at the National Chi, baseball, basketball, soccer. US Air Force, Robert A. Henry ’45, May 26, 2008. Delta Phi Al- Inc., an air conditioning and heating contracting and managed its offices in several major airports. as a senator’s aide. In 1972 he was elected to Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She 1942-1945. He worked for Harper & Row Publish- pha. US Army, WWII. MD, University of Rochester, firm of which he was president for 35 years. He From 1984–1989 he served under the Chicago the state House of Representatives, and then prosecuted many fisheries cases, suing to protect ers in New York and Chicago as a sales represen- 1962. He practiced family medicine for 10 years also was co-founder and president of the New mayor as commissioner in charge of operations won election to the state Senate in 1974. After scallops and halibut. She is survived by her hus- tative for 38 years. He is survived by his wife of in Lansing, MI. Following psychiatric training, he Haven Nighthawks hockey team. He is survived for O’Hare International and Midway Airports. leaving politics, he lectured in economics and band of 12 years, Daniel, a son, her parents, her 65 years, Virginia, 2 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, then became medical director of the psychiatric by his wife of 52 years, Roberta, 3 daughters, son He is survived by his wife, Norma, 2 daughters, political science at the University of Hawaii. He grandmother, a sister, and a brother. and a grandson. unit at SwedishAmerican Hospital, where he lat- John R. III ’82, 6 grandchildren, and nieces and 2 sons including Stephen ’88, a brother, a sister, also worked on the Model Cities federal urban er held the position of VP for medical affairs and nephews. and 8 grandchildren. renewal program; as executive director of the Carol D. Alton, August 12, 2008. She retired from Osborne R. Soverel ’40, June 27, 2008. Delta finally served as the president/CEO. After retiring Economic Development Authority; and as copy Colgate in 2005, having served the university for Mircheva came to Colgate Kappa Epsilon, football. US Army, WWII. He from the hospital in 1989, he spent 10 years as a J. William Midkiff ’49, November 26, 2007. Beta Freeman Day Jr. ’52, July 26, 2008. Phi Gamma editor for the Nikkei Group, publisher of the Wall 16 years as administrative assistant in the Office from Bulgaria. She was worked in sales at IBM before and after serving partner of the Visioneering Group, which he and Theta Pi, Spanish club, baseball, soccer. US Army, Delta, Salmagundi, football, student government. Street Journal Asia. He is survived by his wife, of Undergraduate Studies and previously in the co-salutatorian of her class in the war as a cryptographer. He is survived by his wife had founded. He is survived by his wife, 1943-1946. He was a claims adjuster and then an US Army, 1953-1955; ETO ribbon, Korean War Ann, a brother, his stepfather, a niece, a nephew, Department of Economics. Surviving are her and today is a vice president his wife of 57 years, Mary, a son, a daughter, and Lou, daughter Susan Roberts ’76, 5 stepchildren, office manager for NJ Manufacturers Indemnity ribbon. His sales career began at U.S. Rubber Co., and numerous cousins including Kwong Lum ’51. husband of 45 years, Bob, a daughter, a son and at Goldman Sachs. 6 grandchildren. and 7 grandchildren. Insurance Co. before joining the Automobile continued with Kawner Co., and then Center daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. Mutual Insurance Co. of America and, finally, Glass Co. He later started his own company, Henry J. Loos ’62, July 17, 2008. Phi Beta Kappa, Frederick G. MacCollum ’41, June 11, 2008. US H. Preston Smith ’46, June 23, 2008. Sigma Nu, the Zurich Insurance Co. He is survived by his Olympia Glass and Metal Inc., of which he was Konosioni, WRCU, debate club, student govern- “I give to Colgate because I owe Colgate” Army Air Force, WWII. After the war he joined his track, football, student government, interna- wife, Patricia, 2 sons, a daughter, 5 grandchildren, president and CEO until retirement. He was ment. LLB, Harvard University, 1965. He was a – Mira Mircheva ’01 father’s business, the F.E. MacCollum Ford dealer- tional relations club. US Navy. He was a general brother Morris Jr. ’40, and nephew Morris III ’67. predeceased by his wife, Elisabeth, and brother senior partner of Quarles and Brady, the law firm ship. He later became the postmaster of Elbridge, agent for Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co. for Richard ’53. He is survived by 3 daughters and to which he dedicated his career since 1965. He their families. “I attended Colgate on a full need-based scholarship ... thanks NY, and then became a rural carrier, retiring 25 years in Denver, CO. With family and business Albert W. Moore Jr. ’49, June 22, 2008. Phi Kappa is survived by his wife, Janet, a son, a daughter, 2 in 1977. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruth. partners, he created a high-tech horse-breeding Psi, basketball, hockey. US Army, WWII. He grandchildren, a sister, and nieces and nephews. to contributions from alumni and other benefactors. I am He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, a program with Colorado State University, pro- worked in the textile industry as a salesman, Robert E. Rockwell ’52, August 1, 2008. Alpha Tau Omega, international relations club. US Air Force, motivated to give because of the opportunity to make a daughter and son-in-law, 5 grandchildren, and a ducing foals with Olympic potential. He then manager, and finally VP and treasurer. He was James B. Patterson ’70, July 20, 2008. Phi Delta great-grandson. combined his insurance knowledge and his love predeceased by his father, Albert Wheeler Moore Korean War. He was a stock broker before retir- Theta, Newman Club, outing club. Following difference in the lives of talented and hard-working students of horses to create an agency with Lloyd’s of Lon- ’17, uncle Robert Webber Moore Jr. ’13, and first ing in 1987. His wife, Lois, predeceased him. He is graduation, he was partner of the motor racing Roy C. Turney ’41 survived by 2 sons, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren, whose parents may not have the resources for a top-tier , June 25, 2008. Sigma Nu, base- don and the American Horse Show Association wife. He is survived by his wife, Violet, 2 sons, a division of Renoir Racing. He later became VP of ball, hockey, soccer; Alumni Corporation Board to insure horses, horse events, and riders. He was daughter, his sister, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great- and several nieces and nephews. Patterson Fuel Oil Company, Inc. He was prede- education.” 1962-1964. US Navy, WWII. His almost 60-year predeceased by a son. He is survived by his wife grandchildren. ceased by his father, Stephen J. ’31, and uncles investment banking career began at Blyth & of 52 years, Carolyn, 3 daughters, 2 sons including Thomas D. Pendell ’56, July 6, 2008. Lambda Chi, Thomas J. ’25 and H. Justin ’33. He is survived by Co., which later became UBS. He was involved Gordon ’83, 8 grandchildren, and 2 brothers. Norman L. Smith ’49, May 26, 2008. Lambda Chi chorus. US Army. DC, Palmer College of Chiro- his wife, Lauren, brother Stephen J. III ’66, and Make a gift and share your reason for supporting Colgate in a variety of transactions, including private Alpha, Sigma Delta Rho, Phi Beta Kappa, Austen practic, 1966. He had a lengthy career as a self- his mother. Online at www.colgatealumni.org/reasons_for_giving placements, public offerings, and mergers and Walter E. Welch ’46, June 16, 2008. Phi Kappa Psi, Colgate Scholar, Maroon Key, Washington, DC, employed chiropractor. He was predeceased by acquisitions. He is survived by his wife of 63 debate team, student government, interna- Study Group, Colgate Religious Association, his brother. He is survived by a daughter, 2 sons Carl Rottersman ’75, May 9, 2008. Maroon-News, Or call 800-668-4428 years, Hope, 2 sons, a daughter, 5 grandchildren tional relations club, cheerleader. LLB, Syracuse debate society, rifle team, outing club. US Army, including Robert III ’91, and 2 grandchildren. Salmagundi. DDS, Emory University, 1980. He had including John ’05, and a great-granddaughter. University. He and his father formed the law firm 1943-1946; Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, a lengthy career as a dentist and was an accom-

70 scene: Autumn 2008 News and views for the Colgate community 71 Rewind Reflections of Colgate through the generations

A B C Today I opened a box of books and two that sat next to each other were A new posthumous volume of poetry by Grace Paley And a quartet of fiction by Cynthia Ozick, and I realized that both of these writers came to that class I had with Fred Busch at Colgate. Contemporary Authors, or something, Where we read books by writers he knew and They came to our class to teach for a couple of weeks.

D E F G There was a lot at Colgate that made me uncomfortable. But of course it was the most embarrassing Match ’gate version of my young self That made it so. Match the letter of the cupola photo 1. James C. Colgate Student Union There were the jarring glimpses of excess: with the campus building it belongs to The roommate with 20, or 25, identical crew (answer key below). 2. Persson Hall neck sweaters In every color imaginable. 3. McGregory Hall The boyfriend whose family’s refrigerator had 20, or 25 4. West Hall Different bottles of salad dressing. And the uncomfortable aspects of being in 5. Olin Hall the first group Of freshmen women. Girls. 6. Lawrence Hall

salmagundi But the literary exposure has done me good. 7. Memorial Chapel Hearing a very young Nikki Giovanni read poetry Before she became a neighbor and the best Slices known poet in America A pictorial contest, in homage to the After the tragedy in Blacksburg. nickname of New York Pizzeria, the Hearing the luminous Anne Sexton read late-night Village of Hamilton hot poetry spot serving the Colgate community Before she killed herself. for more than three decades — one Hearing Allen Ginsberg read in the chapel, plain slice at a time. Coming up from Cherry Valley, where he lived with his lover. Who are these men? Write a caption Studying women’s lit and Wallace Stevens for this photo, identifying each person With Jane Pinchin. correctly. Send in your answer about this “slice” of Colgate to scene@mail. But best of all was that class with Fred colgate.edu or attn: Colgate Scene, Busch. 13 Oak Dr., Hamilton, N.Y. 13346. Cor- John Hawkes. Albert Murray. rect responses received by December Wonderful Red Grace Paley and Cynthia 15, 2008, will be put into a drawing for Ozick. a Slices T-shirt. And novels by Fred Busch himself.

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