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WHITTIER COLLEGE MAGAZINE CINEMA MEETS ACADEMIA: PROFS ON FILM FALL 2008 Reconnect, Reminisce, Reunion. If it's been a short time since your Whittier College graduation, or if it's been a long time but feels like just yesterday, then it's time to come home to the Poet campus.
Whittier Weekend 2008 will take place October 17-19. This year's planned events include Friday, October 17 - the Purple & Gold Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Poet Sunday, October 19, 2008 College classes with Joe Price, Rich Cheatham '68, Greg Woirol and Charles Lame, the Clift Bookstore Dedication, a special discussion "Election 2008: Whittier Perspectives on the Political Process," Reunion Class luncheons, a Class of 1993 Frisbee Throw, the Homecoming Pep Rally, and the Grand Opening Celebration of the new Campus Center.
AND THAT'S JUST THE FIRST 24 HOURS.
Please join us for this very special weekend and remember just how much fun it was to be a part of not just any college, but Whittier College.
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TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, or for any questions about Whittier Weekend 2008, please Homecoming Reunion contact the Office of Alumni Relations, 562.907.4222 or [email protected]. whittier.edu/alumni
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Fall 2008 Volume 79, Number 1 FEATURES Purple & Gold Go Green 26 The national trend is made manifest on the Whittier College campus, driven by student interest and administrative commitment, and played out in practical, curricular, and sometimes surprising ways. Profs on Film 32 Professors Bourgaize, Geirola, and Morris head to the movies to offer an academic critique of three, diverse late spring releases—"Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed," "Under the Some Moon," and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Work Force 36 As the Class of 2008 moves beyond campus classrooms and into the work world, these five grads exemplify just how professionally prepared Whittier students can be.
DEPARTMENTS From the Editor 2 President's Corner 3 Campus News Around the Rock 4 Society Pages 16 FacuLty Files 18 Sports 20 Alumni News Developing Whittier 40 Alumni Association President's Letter 44 Poet to Poet 50 Senior Moments 56 FSC Mixed Sources NO ABOUT THE COVER: Newly hired recycling manager Tyler Moselle '10 plans to "green up" campus by creating—and executing— a few, simple ideas. Photo by Steven Burns. This issue is printed on stock certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
1 FROM THE EDITOR THE 11 11 THE MAGAZINE OF WHITTIER COLLEGE
FRIENDS: Dana A. S. Rakoczy
In our last issue (Spring '08), we asked that you share your own personal memories of campus coffee Ana Lilia Barraza house The Spot. Below is a sampling of the responses received—ironically, but perhaps not terribly surprising, many respondents were former employees, whose intimate knowledge of the iconic Lime Twig Letters to the 10, hangout proved most interesting! We also received a number of "favorite dish" reports... NOTES Editor are found
'S on page 54. Keep those stories coming, and keep The Spot's history alive! Gustavo Geirola David Bourgaize Ch-ers, Sean Morris Ana Lilia Barraza EDITOR
Dana &.S..Aakoczy, Editor Erica Amico '10
Steven Addezio '09 Thanks to The Spot for helping make that MEMORIES OF THE SPOT Steven Burns - memory and the start of a lasting friendship. Erin Clancy '07 —CYDNEY (QUIJADA) SHUBIN '86 Kris Dobbyn '68 Thomas Elliot '11 Joshua Isaacs '94 In 1962, The Spot was the favorite hangout Mike Kennett between classes. It gave so many class- Tony Leon mates a chance to get caught up on the Laurence Martinez P'l 1 latest, and gave me an opportunity to eat Magaly Perez '09 10- I worked at The Spot during the first my all-time favorite lunch: a patty melt on Dave Peeters semester of 1942, before going into the toasted rye with grilled onions and a Coke. Glenn Piner service. At that time, it was a smaller version I became addicted to the sandwich, and 46 The Quaker Campus Debbie Shimizu '76 of the one you have pictured, and it was years later it is still my favorite sandwich Daniel Strauss '09 located adjacent to the Campus Inn. It on any menu. had a smaller counter and just a few tables Loved seeing the picture of The Spot Sharon D. I-Ierzberger and chairs. In the evening after it closed, on page two of the Spring 2008 issue. I cleaned the floors and counters and filled Thanks for the memories. the Coke machine. By the way, this would —DIANE (CALHOUN) make The Spot at least 66 years old, a little MENIUS-COSTLEY '62 older than you remember! THE ROCK, Fall 2008 Volume 79, Number 1 Questions? —BILL MCCLARY '48 Copyright © 2008 Whittier College Concerns? Love it? 10 It's possible that I'm the oldest Spot waitress, Hate it? Then Let having been employed in 1949-50. I graduated THE ROCK is published by us know. E-mail I had just met my Metaphonian pledge class Whittier College in winter of 1950 to teach school in Heritage [email protected] in early 1984. I didn't know any of these girls, Park. Somehow, I had two Whittier jobs my last Our mailing address is: Letters are subject so I invited one of them, Sandy (Tarmann) semester (and only semester as a senior—I THE ROCK to publication in Cron '87, to The Spot for lunch. As we were Office of Communications graduated in 3 1/2 years). Job #1, I was a a future issue of quietly waiting for our food, Sandy was play- Whittier College The Rock. student dorm mother at Newlin (there were two 13406 Philadelphia St. ing with a ketchup packet. It popped and Large dorms) for freshmen ladies/girls. It had P.O. Box 634 squirted ketchup in my hair. I turned and Whittier, CA 90608 previously been a boys' dorm. Job #2, I worked said "I don't even know you, and you've just briefly at the newly opened Spot. Phone (562) 907-4277 squirted me with ketchup!" We started to Fax (562) 907-4927 Laugh, which broke the ice, and we have been Continued on page 54 E-mail: [email protected] friends ever since.
2 PRESIDENT'S CORNER ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS:
I LIKE THE OUTDOOR footprint and in deliberations about how we serve a bountiful plate of meat LIFE. Riding a bike to reduce it, we will expose students to or a healthy, environmentally sound along the shores of sunny countless teachable moments. They will amount?), whether to provide trays (do Southern California and learn facts, sure: how much energy we we make It easy to carry all selections hiking the trails in the consume through lighting, producing at once, knowing that ease encourages hills above Whittier are my fliers, and getting to and from campus; waste?), and what to do with all of the idea of a great day. And how geo-thermal systems and wind- waste produced (how much space and when I am out and about, power work; and why food production time can we devote to composting?). I especially like vistas, may be the single largest contributor to Running a cafeteria is no longer just magnificent views of mountains in the our footprint. Even more important than about being service-oriented, prepar- distance or the far side of a lake. Vistas learning facts will be learning how to ing delicious and nutritious foods, and make me smile. analyze data and explore solutions to the working within an allowable budget; it is Vistas also make me think. Drive from challenges we encounter, how to balance about having an impact on our environ- Los Angeles to Palm Springs and your competing interests and needs, and how ment with each decision, compromising first view of the desert will be windmills to deliberate. Students will get hands-on among conflicting goals, and educating dotting the landscape. Ride south from experience thinking globally and acting a clientele about outcomes related to the Seal Beach to Huntington Beach and you locally and will learn lessons about choices they make. It is a complex enter- will view oil drilling platforms in the dis- problem-solving that will serve them prise and both momentous and fun when tance. Visit the Grand Canyon in summer well in their careers and community life. you consider the world our students will and admire the view of a rock formation Perhaps most important, students will inherit and create. 50 miles away; then read the sign that learn that the future is not some inimu- I was standing on a hill in northern reminds viewers that in cleaner, purer table, impenetrable abstraction, but an Vermont last week, overlooking Lake times we could see 100 miles. entity that they can and must take part Champlain and admiring the views of Last year I signed the American in commanding and shaping. the mountains. As wind swept my face, College and University Presidents Climate In this issue of The Rock you will I remembered the argument between Commitment. Signing it meant that I was find examples of avenues—inside and those who want to place wind turbines committing Whittier to evaluate the role outside the classroom—through which off shorelines and those who want to we play in harming our environment and our students will become informed preserve pristine vistas. Our students will in saving it, and to plan for the College citizens of the environmental challenges know how to participate and lead that to become "carbon neutral." But to me they will face. My favorite example debate, and from what I can tell, they the most important reason for signing it involves the seemingly simple practice are eager to do so. was educational. of eating a meal. Many of us walk into a As always, I look forward to receiving College officials often talk of "teach- cafeteria and peruse, select, and consume your thoughts about this column or able moments," recognizing that pretty items not recognizing the environmen- about anything on your mind (president@ much everything that transpires on tal considerations that went into their whittier.edu). campus can leave an impression. We production and will go into their cleanup. Go Poets! recognize that all decisions and even the Each food service provider today, home- decision-making process itself can serve based or not, is faced with dilemmas Sincerely, to educate a young person, and we use about which suppliers to use (local ones, these to teach, encourage students to or those who ship and truck food from question, and develop their own opinions afar?), what to purchase (should we and values along the way. provide an unlimited supply of environ- Sharon D. Herzberger By involving the campus as much mentally costly mangoes or bananas?), President as possible in measuring our carbon how large portion sizes should be (do
3 -I WITH JUSTICE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE DELIVERS FEINBERG LECTURE
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, Richard J. Goldstone has Delivering the Feinberg Lecture that evening. Goldstone fought on the frontlines to serve the common good, working focused on the crucial role the United States played in the toward the development, protection, and preservation of human establishment of the ICC, and the state of international criminal
uT rights in such embattled countries as Rwanda, Kosovo, and his justice today. "The international community is truly indebted to native South Africa. America," he said, adding that without U.S. economic and politi- His extensive and impressive resume cal pressure brought to bear, the ICC would not have been as includes positions such as Justice of the successful in its early days. South African Constitutional Court; member At the same time, he cautioned that for the system to
IiR1l{I*1 of the U.N-appointed Volker Commission remain both fair and effective, the United States must continue to investigate the Iraq Oil for Food program; to support the ICC—support that has largely been lost over the chief prosecutor for the U.N. International last decade due to changing U.S. policy led by the past two Criminal Tribunals; and member of the presidents. Looking ahead to another shift in presidential lead- international panel investigating Nazi ership, he is optimistic for an ameliorated relationship between activity in Argentina since 1938. America and the international court. He noted, "It's significant
His most recent addition: 2008
rns that each presidential candidate has made public statements Bu n Feinberg Lecturer at Whittier College that the U.S. should provide active support in those cases that
Steve and honorary alumnus. [closely align with] U.S. foreign policy."
by Heading to campus in late April, the Concluding his visit, Goldstone became the 166th person tos
Pho contemplative yet energetic Goldstone to receive an honorary degree from the College. He was also spent a full day meeting with a range of students and sharing honored by the president of Whittier College's Jewish Student observations, wisdom, personal triumphs, and frustrations from Union, and by the president of the Whittier Law School student decades dedicated to bettering mankind. body, both of whom thanked him for his work on the world He began with an early morning assembly of 4th, 5th, and stage and his willingness to teach others by example and
ESTABLISHED BY 6th graders from Broadoaks Children's School. The wide-eyed through education and discussion. THE LATE SHELDON group, who had recently been learning about non-democratic FEINBERG, former trustee governmental systems, listened attentively as he described V ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR. About 75 school children from Broadoaks received of Whittier College, life under apartheid and its impact on his early career deci- a primer in South Africa's period of apartheid, courtesy of Justice Goldstone and his wife, Betty, the sions. Meeting with students involved in Model United Nations, The lesson evoked a flurry of questions from the engaged youngsters, Feinberg Lecture Series Goldstone discussed in detail South Africa's transitional period including fourth-grader Ella Santana (pictured). was created to invite leading to the election of Nelson Mandela as its first demo- major scholars to the cratic leader, and the international influences that factored College to discuss broad historic, religious, and into that historic event. In a more informal lunch with Model political issues in a U.N. Secretariat, and later with students and faculty from changing world. Slated Whittier Law School, he spoke further of his own relationship for February 19, 2009, the with Mandela, who he painted as a humble, humorous, and next Feinberg Lecturer straightforward man. will be JUDEA PEARL, In fact, he said, it was a personal call from Mandela that author-activist and father convinced him to take the position of criminal prosecutor for of slain Wall Street Journal the International Criminal Courts (ICC) tribunals. 'Really, I reporter Daniel Pearl. wasn't qualified. I knew nothing about international laws. And, I knew close to nothing about the former Yugoslavia." But, he said, "It shows, if you apply yourself, you can accom- plish things [most] unexpected."
>> PAST FEINBERG LECTURERS HAVE INCLUDED AUTHORS, POLITICOS, TALK RADIO 4 HOSTS, ACTIVISTS, AND EDUCATORS. Me
READING UP THREE RECENT GRADS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
AT WHITTIER, SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY personally took a delivery to his native exposure will definitely help the children IS A STAPLE of student life. For three Poet Arnaha, a remote village in southern Nepal, and their families improve their quality of friends, however, it's an international cause to help establish a library. Life. At this initial stage, our main concern with a personal stake. And, while the overwhelming majority is the opposition coming from within the Answering a need they recognized in of donated books are in English, none of family, as some families might want their their home country, Santosh Shah '07, Niraj the three believes that language will pose children to keep helping them on the Pant '07, and Ravi Pant '08 this spring orga- a problem; in fact, they think it will help in farm, rather than get educated. As a law of nized "Books for Nepal," a drive to aid in the long run. nature, we do expect some inertia. For the efforts to improve literacy and educational access for those who reside in Nepal's rural villages and who are, in a sense, confined to a cycle of tradition. Today, Nepal is one of the poorest third world countries. The socio-economic status of the majority is weak, and, according to UNICEF, the national literacy rate stands at only 49 percent—a troubling statistic that explains to a degree the difficulty in achieving large-scale change and improving the average standard of living. "Less than five years ago, [none of us knew] where our future lay in terms of college," says Niraj, who earned a double- major in physics and math at Whittier, and who will begin a graduate program in physics this fall. "However, Whittier College gave us handsome scholarships and enabled us to pursue our goals. We looked back and realized how privileged we were to have received an opportunity to get a quality education. This made us think that this would be a great time for us to relay the
importance of literacy and education to the A (LEFT TO RIGHT): more underprivileged." "Because of globalization, English most part, however, we expect a very posi- Santosh Shah, Niraj To date, 1,580 books have been is gaining momentum even in the most tive [outcome]." Pant, Ravi Pant. donated by the College community to their isolated places in Nepal," Santosh, the Books for Nepal is the first initiative drive, with a number of cash gifts also biochemistry grad, notes. "In such villages, undertaken by the trio, but they indicate it given to supplant their efforts. children have very basic English skills, but is part of a larger plan. Currently, the three are collaborating they do get to take some English classes. "We invite everyone to join our effort with Better World Books, a foundation that The children should be able to make some or donate to the continuing drive," says supports four other non-profit organizations, sense of the books. Additionally, it will help Niraj. "For updates on our cause, you can including Room to Read, which shipped the them enhance their English." visit www.geocities. corn/booksJar nepal." books to Nepal and managed in-country dis- Fellow physics grad Ravi adds: "Since tribution. Additionally, this summer Santosh education is the ultimate equalizer, this
>> NEARLY ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INDICATE THAT, FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR WHITTIER EDUCATION, THEIR LONG-TERM CAREER GOALS ARE GEARED TOWARD THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. 5 - BRIDGING CONTINENTS WHITTIER EXPANDS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIPS OCK THE R ND ROU A
A The agreement is signed with Lingnan University A President Herzberger signs an official agreement for an academic exchange President Chan Yuk-Shee. between the flagship campus of UABC and Whittier College.
IN MAY, A WHITTIER COLLEGE DELEGATION CONSISTING of President Sharon Herzberger, Ortiz Program Director Luz Maria Galbreath, and Professors Daniel Duran, Rafael Chabran, Chuck Hill, Les Howard, and Peter Reich traveled to Mexicali, Mexico, to meet with officials from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) and sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will enable a student exchange program—and quite Likely opportunities for faculty, as well. This was only one of four such MOUs negotiated by Whittier College leadership this spring. Other partner institutions that have signed agreements are: Lingnan University in Hong Kong, SIAS International University in Xinzheng City, China, and Arcadia University in GLenside, Pennsylvania.
QUAKER CAMPUS STAFFER YASMIN KHORRAM '09 snagged a summer internship at the CNN bureau in Hollywood, working in the entertainment division. While she originally applied for a part-time, non-paid internship, she was selected to partake in a full-time paid position—offered to only five college students nationwide per year. In general, Khonam reports her daily duties include logging tapes, cutting and preparing footage, and running errands for the producers in preparation for the broadcast. On slower days the producers assign her "practice stories" to write and read aloud as if she were giving a live report. "I frequently sit in on Showbiz Tonight and various other tapings," she says, "and I also accompany the correspondents to premieres and award shows, where they interview the actors and musicians. "Working alongside those who I have looked up to my entire life has been an amazing learning experience and affirms my desire to go into this field."
>> IN A SURVEY OF THE CLASS OF 2007, ABOUT 50 PERCENT REPORTED COMPLETING A PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP DURING THEIR UNDERGRADUATE YEARS 6 WRESTLING WITH POLICY 101 INTERNSHIPS EXCLU.,LV1.. D.C. INTERNSilP ESTABLISHED BY ALUMNUS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE while an undergraduate, Adrian Martin '08 knew he wanted to somehow combine his kinesiology major with NATIONAL ADVISORY AND ADVOCACY his passion for wrestling. Across town, La Serna High School desperately needed FIRM B&D CONSULTING has partnered wrestling coaches, but had a small budget. For an internship, this was a perfect fit. with Whittier College to offer a 10-week public policy internship in Washington, D.C., exclusively available to Whittier students. The position will give promising students an opportunity for hands-on work across multiple levels of policy-making and a chance to interact with lawmakers, advocacy groups, and constituencies poised to benefit from new or reformed law. Lauren Vargas '08, a political science major with career aspirations in the field, has been awarded the inaugural internship. While INTERNSHIP 0- at B&D, she will work on educational policy, OPPORTUNITIES. If you or your conducting research and getting an on-the- company has ground view of what it takes to effect change. internship oppor- "Washington, D.C. is the ideal place tunities that might for me to be at this time," she said. "I want be a good fit for to see what it can offer me professionally a Whittier College and what I can give back in return through student, please this internship." contact the Office In fall, Vargas plans to apply to graduate of Career Services, schools. Last year she was chosen for a highly Beginning his junior year—and I really enjoyed bonding and becoming 562.907.4230. competitive fellowship from the Public Policy carrying over through his senior year— a family with teens who [in the begin- and International Affairs program, which will Martin served on La Serna's wrestling ning] were complete strangers to me." provide her with full-tuition for graduate work. team staff as an assistant coach, work- And Martin's dedication, hard work, The partnership is the brainchild of ing one-on-one with athletes, teaching and enthusiasm paid off, literally. La alumnus M. René Islas '00, vice president of fundamentals, developing their skills, Serna's athletic director offered him a B&D's start-up division in education practice. and advising on match strategies and paid coaching position for the off-season Islas is widely recognized on Capitol Hill and critiquing execution. As he tells it, club wrestling program—an opportunity in education advocacy communities as an though, much of his initial experience he gladly seized. expert in elementary and secondary educa- was based on trial and error. Wrapping up his Whittier program tion policy, and he is currently leading the "I spent the first few weeks mostly this past May, Martin has plans to attend B&D initiative to develop and implement the observing the other coaches and taking the fire academy back home in Northern groundbreaking School Improvement Model, note of their coaching style," said Martin, California. But he also intends to con- a project that will allow schools to better and who quickly reali7ed there was much more tinue coaching. more successfully execute the goals of the No to the job than proficiency in the sport. "Classroom work alone cannot teach Child Left Behind Act. "High school athletes are in a very me what I learned in these first few "This internship is a great opportunity to delicate stage of development as they months," said Martin. "This internship develop the next generation of public policy prepare to become adults, and I became has been one of the most challenging professionals," said Islas. "At the same time, I somewhat of a role model for them. and rewarding experiences of my life." am glad I can give back to Whittier College by training a recent fellow graduate." >> OVER SUMMER 2008, APPROXIMATELY 40 STUDENTS COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS ACROSS A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT. 7 FAMILY TIES INAUGURAL SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND DEEMED SUCCESS
OVER A FEW WARM DAYS IN MID-APRIL, Venom," from the sessions on helping your the campus was humming with activity as student through career planning, study
K families of current students gathered for the abroad, and "Getting Involved on Campus" C first spring Poet Family Weekend. to the variety of Poet sports matches,
RO Whittier Scholar presentations, and popular Asian Night performances. The centerpiece
THE of the entire weekend, however, was the Honors Convocation ceremony, which ND previously had been held as an isolated OU event in May. PRIZEWINNER OF A FATHERS' DAY. Wearing his official AR Focusing on achievement in academics, WHITTIER, CA. WC-gear, Robert Settlege, parent of Ranked by proud service, and leadership, Honors Convocation Amanda SettLege '09, shares a Laugh parents, Jessica Santoyo encapsulates the pride in students shared during a Family Weekend event. 08 shows-off her by every parent, faculty, and College staff acquisition from member, and the possibilities inherent of Students Jeanne Ortiz, "and Family Honors Convocation: in a student's time at Whittier. Overall, Weekend is about connecting parents the Alianza des Los Typical to Whittier events, the schedule more than 100 awards are presented for to the wealth of opportunities Whittier Amigos Academic was jam-packed and delivered a variety of outstanding work, community spirit, and College offers students, and the richer and Achievement Award. options for families to explore—from the proven dedication and drive. more well-rounded lives they have because President's State of the College address to "Honors Convocation has always of those opportunities. Combining these the demonstration class on "Uses of Snake been a phenomenal event," said Dean two events made perfect sense."
•HOUSE ON THE HILL
As an official delegation representing Whittier College, President Sharon Herzberger, Professor Daniel Duran, and students Melissa Vega '08 and Lauren Vargas '08 traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with several U.S. Congressmen—including Senator Dianne Feinstein and Chair of Hispanic Caucus Joe Baca—and promote increased governmental support for colleges and universities that enroll proportionately higher number of Latino students. The D.C. visit was part of a targeted effort coordinated by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), a consortia of institutions that serve higher than 25 percent Latino student populations.
A WHITTIER GOES TO W_ to issues that can directly impact WT7tM1ege as well as the entire HACU membership, the Whittier delegation met with a number of federal lawmakers in late spring. Pictured: Melissa Vega '08, Lauren Vargas '08, Professor Dan Duran, U.S. Con. ressman Hen Cueller (D-Texas), and President Herzber.er.
>> SEVERAL INCOMING POETS (CLASS OF 2012) STUDIED AND/OR VOLUNTEERED ABROAD, INCLUDING CHINA, GERMANY, SPAIN, ITALY, COSTA RICA, TAIWAN, 8 FRANCE, TANZANIA, PERU, AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS STAGING WHITTIER IDOL "GREEN" GUTIERREZ HITS IT OUTTA THE PARK PROMINENT AUTHOR'S WORK ADDED TO FALL ON OPENING DAY OF THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS baseball season, Raquel Gutierrez '10 stepped THEATRE LINEUP up to the plate and onto the national stage. Beating out hundreds of hopefuls, Gutierrez—a Whittier student who enthusiastically "bleeds CUBAN-AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHT Dodger blue"—emerged the winner in a contest co-sponsored by the MLB Dodgers corporation and AND PULITZER-PRIZE WINNER NILO a local radio station to celebrate the team's 50th anniversary of its West Coast association, The CRUZ has given Whittier College the prize? To sing the National Anthem at the season's home opener, held in historic Dodger Stadium "green light" to stage a production of in Los Angeles. his unpublished Lorca in a Green Dress as part of the Theatre Department's 2008-09 season. In addition, Cruz him- self will sojourn to Whittier in September to attend a dress rehearsal and meet with the student actors. The bilingual student production will be directed by Jennifer Holmes, associate professor of theatre, who was the driving force in obtaining Cruz' permission. The play takes place in 1936 after Federico Garcia Lorca has been assassinated at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. In the play, we see the Spanish poet in what is referred to as the "Lorca room, in a sort of Purgaforio. New
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>> THE THEATER DEPARTMENT'S 2008-09 SEASON INCLUDES PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (OCT 22-26), URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL (MAR 11-15), AND WONDER OF THE WORLD (APR 29-MAY 2). 9 www. whittier.edu/students. Addezio "blogged"about observations leadingup
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ELECTION CAMPAIGN PARAPHERNALIA, INCLUDING A SMALL COLLECTION OF NIXON MASKS AND TWO BLOW-UP PUNCHING DOLLS. (AND BACK) '09 participatedintheDemocraticNationalConvention(DNC) in Minneapolis-St.Paul,Minnesota,respectively.Bothheldvol- two studentswillgotothe2009PresidentialInaugurationin students. Amongthefiveawardedfellowshipsfor2008-09 THE WHITTIERCOLLEGERICHARDM.NIXONFELLOWSHIP TO THEWHITEHOUSE including thoseresultingfromthe AfghanistanandIraqconflicts. NIXON FELLOWSTAKETOTHECAMPAIGNTRAIL system, whileStrauss'analyzesmediacoverage—omissions,angles, and RepublicanNationalConventionsthissummer.Anadditional toward refugeesfromtheKoreanand Vietnamconflicts—workrelevanttosituationstoday, year, twostudentshadtheopportunitytoattendDemocratic year tobringnewlearningopportunitiesWhittierCollege PROGRAM and selectstoryemphasis—leadinguptoduringtheRNC. conducted byTheWashingtonCenter,culminatinginbehind-the-scenes workforandatten- are politicalsciencemajorTeresaBaranowski'09andWhittierScholar NeslieTumulac directed project,whichwillinclude aninternshipwiththeUnitedNationsOfficeofHigh dance attheformalinaugurationceremony. Commissioner forRefugees.Finley's researchwillexaminetheNixonadministration'sapproach PART OFTHEPARTY... Washington, D.C. While atthecapital,twowillalsoparticipateina10-dayacademic andactivitiesseminar week-long seminarconductedbyTheWashingtonCenter.Addezio's unteer positionsduringtheconventionsandparticipatedina Denver, Colorado,andtheRepublicanNationalConvention(RNC) HEADING TOWASHINGTON,D.C.INJANUARY project investigatesthecontinuedviabilityofsuperdelegate The final2008-09NixonFellow,CaitlinFinley'09,willcompleteayearlong, self- Political sciencemajorsStephenAddezio'09andDanielStrauss is takingfulladvantageofthe2008presidentialelection to bepartofthe44thPresidentialInauguration . 09.
by Ian Bradshaw "With theamountofyouthinmilitary for whathebelievesin." DANIEL STRA it's nicetoseehimbackinthering,"said independent, butislookingforwardto in Minnesota. RNC NIXONF Strauss, whoalsobelievestheArizonasena- Strauss considershimselfanavowed Strauss isalreadyacquaintedwithpolitical tor canbeaninspirationtoyoungvoters. the upcomingcontest. right now,McCain'sownservice[may reso- ELECTED WHITTIERCOLLEGE'SSTUDENT processes, buthesignificantlyexpanded Republican NationalConvention(RNC) BODY PRESIDENTTHISPASTWINTER, nate]. And,heisnotafraidtotake his knowledge-basebyattendingthe I "In 2000McCainwasmycandidate,and When itcomestopartypolitics, a stand '4 BOTH ADDEZIO AND STRAUSS will also be part of a special Whittier Weekend discussion on Friday, October 17: "Election 2008: Whittier Perspectives on the Political Process." For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations, 562.907.4222. OW DNC NIXON FELLOW '09 STEVEN ADDEZIO '09
For his Nixon Fellowship project, THE RACE TO SELECT A DEMOCRATIC real help in determining a political course of auss is examining media coverage of CANDIDATE DREW A LOT OF INTEREST action. As part of his research, he will examine es, candidate activities, and party reac- [because it had no precedent], so a lot more anomalies in superdelegate voting behavior— leading up to the RNC and the genera[ people wanted to get involved in making the votes cast that contradict the constituencies' ctions. Specifically, he is keeping a record decision," says Steven Addezio, who spent candidate selection. He also plans to recre- hat the media chooses to omit from his spring and summer closely watching the ate the entire primary season, recalculating ad coverage, and then analyze potential Clinton-Obama contest and the corresponding election outcomes based on popular vote and sons behind those choices. Attending the behaviors of the party's superdelegates as minus the troublesome superdelegate ballots, vention has been part of his fieldwork. part of his research. to see if the end results might have differed. Looking at current issues such as off-shore Like Strauss, Addezio has experience in the As he notes in his blog (www.whittier. Ling or public campaign financing, Strauss political process. He is a member of the student edu/students), the potential election of the ds by the fact that McCain's record of government currently serving on the senate, and first African-American president is certainly omplishments, such as the McCain FeingoLd he previously held a term as vice president. He "history" in the making, though how that come to mind easier than those of has also interned with a congressional campaign factor plays into both parties' campaigns ocratic candidate Barack Obama. in his home state of New Jersey. remains to be seen. "This shows the upstanding nature of Addezio's Fellowship project focuses on "There will be many excellent messages n McCain's character," writes Strauss in the impact the Democrat's superdelegates with many valid points [made by both sides]; blog. At the same time he concedes it system had on the primary season. He, Like there will also be information fit for the trash all be political spin. many, regards the system as "obsolete," more can. Be critical of what you hear," he cautions. a hindrance ("prolonging the outcome") than
>> FOLLOWING THE 1952 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, NEW VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE RICHARD NIXON RETURNED TO WHITTIER COLLEGE FOR A SPECIAL "VICTORY HOMECOMING"-AN EVENT WHICH DREW 15,000 TO CAMPUS. 11 -I Sri I STUDENT RECOGNIZED QUIZ KIDS FOR INTERNSHIP FOUR STUDENTS TO HIT AIRWAVES IN TV GAME SHOW RESEARCH
WHO IS KNOWN AS THE GREAT LIBERATOR really didn't want to come out on televi- PHYSICS GRAD CARLOS BACK '08 OF LATIN AMERICA? What year was the sion," said Mateos. "But after the firt won the Undergraduate Division Treaty of GuadaLupe Hidalgo signed? Which few minutes, I was just really focused on Outstanding Poster Award at the
OCK Central American country gained its indepen- answering the questions." 2008 Precise Time and Time dence from Spain on September 15, 1821? The participating teams were all
E R Interval Systems and Applications These, and even more challenging queries from member institutions of the Hispanic Meeting, held last fall. into Latin American history, were the type of Association of Colleges and Universities Back's paper. Development of questions posed to the four Whittier College (HACU), schools with at least 25 percent ND TH a Conventional Laser-Pumped Rb students who participated in the first "Know Latino student enrollment. Along with Atomic Clock: Status Report, dealt
ROU Your Heritage: Hispanic College Quiz," a new Whittier, East Los Angeles College and San WC-TV:
A with his work as a summer intern television show scheduled to air nationwide Diego State University made up the California at The Aerospace Corporation, To see a clip from during this year's Hispanic Heritage Month. contingent. Other competitors included Saint where he measured the tem- the show, visit After only about a month's preparation, the Peter's College in New Jersey; University of perature shift of the ground-state www.ccptv.com/ video_hcq.htm. Poets traveled to Chicago in early April to Houston and Our Lady of the Lake University hyperfine transition in Rb87. This To Learn broadcast tape the program, which was hosted by NBC in Texas; New Mexico State University; and shift arises from the interaction cities and airdates, news anchor Zoraida Sambolin. the City Colleges of Chicago. between rubidium atoms in a please check While some teams had dedicated fac- According to producers, the intent of the vapor and a buffer gas (e.g., N2, the Whittier ulty coaches and formal prep sessions prior show is to promote a positive image of Latino Ar, Kr) as the temperature of the College website to the taping, the Poets relied largely on students and to foster a greater knowledge of vapor changes. for updates. individual, independent study—a strategy Latino culture by sharing information through Back's measurements focused that served them well. Going up against a palatable medium. At the same time, the on Rb87 interacting with a mixed seven other private and public colleges and producers hope to inspire people of all ages N2/Ar buffer, and they will be universities across the country, the Whittier to have an appreciation for what Latinos have important in the development of team—none of which are majors in the contributed throughout history. next-generation, ultra-miniature subject—captured second place overall. (And just in case you were wondering, atomic clocks. "It was pretty nerve-racking right the answers to the questions above are Simon before our first game, mostly because I just Bolivar, 1848, and Guatemala.)
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ATEAM POET. Four participants and one alternate comprised the Poet team: Lynnzi Brianza '09, ATHE POETS confer on a challenging question during gametime. Jose Ceniceros '08, Diana Mateos '08, Jessica Santoyo '08, and Lauren Vargas '08.
>> IN 1940, TWO WHITTIER DEBATORS WERE CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE IN MUTUAL NETWORK'S NATIONALLY BROADCAST SERIES "BULL SESSIONS" 12 —I COLLEGE & COMMUNITY PROGRAM ENTERS FIFTH YEAR PROMOTING SERVICE
A INFORMATION BOOTHS. During the morning open poster session, students offered visitors brief A EXCHANGING STORIES. Megan Wingo '08, a member of the student panel, overviews of their various projects and answered questions. Pictured (Left to right): Prof. CLaudia discusses some of the challenges and benefits she experienced in the Dorrington, Wren Saito '09, and Sara Garcia '10. family literacy project.
FROM HELPING THE HOMELESS get back on-site support services to 45 individuals McCabe Foundation-sponsored program on their feet financially to teaching parents in the City of Whittier. In addition to a operated with the local Boys & Girls Club. Literacy skills, Whittier College students are food drive, SIFE created and delivered a Eisenhut became a "wizard's assistant" in adept at finding creative ways to give back presentation how those currently homeless the after-school program, which focuses to the community while adding useful skills can begin to establish financial footing, on improving children's cognitive and to their resumes. This year, about 90 col- with a special emphasis on ex-felons who social development skills through com- lege students from diverse majors partnered have trouble finding jobs. puter games and other exercises, while with 36 non-profit organizations as part of the College and Community Program, coordinated through the Whittier Scholars ...about 90 college students from diverse majors Program and funded in part by grants from the B.C. McCabe Foundation and California partnered with 36 non-profit organizations Campus Compact. as part of the College and Community Program... At the program's fifth annual celebration in May, a student panel and poster presenta-
tion session offered attendees information A child development major who plans forming mentor-mentee relationships. about the hundreds of service hours given to become a nurse, Jessica Santoyo '08 And a social work class partnered to local communities by Whittier students, served as an arts-and-crafts teacher at La with nearby Lydia Jackson Elementary ranging in scope from student-led initiatives Posada, a local assisted living center. The School on a family literacy project, getting to class projects to work within established experience gave her valuable understand- parents of students at the school to partic- volunteer organizations. ing of vast and varied physical limitations ipate in a weekly one-hour group session, For example, Students in Free geriatrics face, and required her to tailor where they first read and discussed a Enterprise (SIFE) connected with First Day exercises to fit their capabilities. selected book together, then individually Homeless Coalition, which provides short- Whittier Scholar Karen Eisenhut '08 with their children at home. term emergency transitional housing and volunteered with Fifth Dimension, another
>> ON AVERAGE, WHITTIER COLLEGE STUDENTS GIVE MORE THAN 50,000 COMBINED HOURS PER SCHOOL YEAR IN VOLUNTEER AND ACADEMICALLY RELATED SERVICE PROJECTS. 13 ROCK TALK
Speaking to the Model U.N. class, renowned international jurist and Feinberg Lecturer A KNUCKLEHEADS. Max Gallo '10 and Timothy RICHARD GOLDSTONE recalls how interna- Lang '11 provide one of many mirthful tional forces aided in South Africa's historic moments in Steve Martin's remade comedy, governmental evolution. The Underpants, part of the Theatre
ROCK Department's spring season. "THE U.N. PLAYED A CRUCIAL ROLE IN ENDING APARTHEID, BUT THE U.S. WAS THE Quaker Campus (QC) columnist ELLIOT LOOKED UP TO AS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW BURR '08 suggests that while cynicism and DEMOCRACY SHOULD BE DONE." UND skepticism rightfully exist toward corporate
RO America, it is up to the individual to be
A JOB HUNTERS. proactive and effect change. Students mingle Head Tennis Coach DAVE BOJOLAD com- with a broad range "I'M DOING THE BEST I CAN TO AFFECT ments on the improved year for the Poet of employers and THE WORLD HOW I SEE FIT, EVEN IF IT IS men's team, which this year recorded the corporate recruiters IN JUST A MINISCULE WAY." at the annual spring best record in the program's history.
Career Fair. "WE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT WE SET B.J. HAMMER, head football coach, speaks OUT TO DO THIS YEAR, PASS CALTECH to the Whittier Daily News about the instal- AND LA VERNE AND CLOSE THE GAP ON lation of the new synthetic turf field and POMONA-PITZER, CAL LU, AND OXY. WE other upgrades to Memorial Stadium. ARE ON PACE TO BE A TOP 30 TEAM A
"[THESE IMPROVEMENTS] WILL GIVE YEAR FROM NOW." WHITTIER FOOTBALL ONE OF THE TOP PRACTICE AND GAME FACILITIES IN ALL In a QC editorial, LAUREN CAMACHO '08 OF NCAA DIVISION III." reflects on her upcoming graduation from Whittier and the things she'll miss the most.
Alumni House guest speaker TIM CLOTT '70, "I'M TALKING ABOUT THE PROFESSORS veteran studio executive and "pioneer" in THAT, NO MATTER HOW MUCH WORK THEY the home entertainment industry, recalls ASSIGN OR HOW MUCH THEY DRIVE YOU his team's success in returning the purple, CRAZY, YOU LEAVE THEIR CLASSES THINK- singing icon to solid programming and ING 'WOW:,' marketing footing. '11
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OH, COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY. At the Model UN Conference of the A DEVIL OF A TIME. The "crafty" young women of Salem create havoc Far West in Northern California, with their tales during the Theatre Department's production of Arthur Madeline Cereghino '09 speaks out Miller's The Crucible. as a delegate for Algeria.
>> IN MAY 1922, THE WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HELD A CONTEST FOR THE CAMPUS BEAUTY QUEEN. THE HANDS-DOWN WINNER? GLEE CLUB MEMBER 14 HAROLD 'PERCY" CUNNINGHAM '25, WHO HAD PERFORMED IN DRAG. ANCING WITH THE SCARVES. An xotic routine by the Belly Dancing tub mesmerizes spectators during he student-organized World Eats Beats Festival.
English professor SEAN MORRIS offers words of wisdom during his Honors Convocation Keynote Address, "WWRH D: What Would Robin Hood Do?"
"PLAY IS NOT FRIVOLOUS; IT IS EXPERI- MENT, TESTING AND EXPLORING. IT IS HOW WE GROW, HOW WE LEARN TO BECOME GREATER THAN OURSELVES. IF YOU CAN IMAGINE IT, YOU CAN CHANGE YOURSELF. IF YOU CHANGE YOURSELF, YOU CHANGE THE WORLD. THAT IS WHAT A THE WITCHING HOUR. In The Crucible's opening scene, a midnight dance in the woods is led by the mysterious slave Tituba, ROBIN HOOD WOULD DO." powerfully portrayed by Megan Lewis-Johnson '09.
Alumni House inaugural speaker and In a QC editorial, ANDREW LEGGETT '10 Danish foreign exchange student PETER Washington Post pop music critic JOSH talks about his move away from his child- GØTZE '09 discusses things that puzzle him FREEDOM DU LAC '93 discusses the tricky hood belief system, Scientology. about Whittier College. RAMP CHAMP. transition he made from sports writer to Airborne tricks, "FROM THE VERY BEGINNING YOU ARE "WHEN SOMEBODY GETS IN THEIR CAR TO music critic. rails and ramps, TRAINED NOT TO QUESTION ANYTHING, DRIVE TO THE TI NO MORE THAN A FEW and several tons "1 FIRST HAD TO CONCEDE THAT I DIDN'T BUT TO BELIEVE WHAT YOU ARE TOLD AND 100 FEET FROM ANY PLACE ON CAMPUS I of trucked-in snow KNOW ANYTHING; THE SECOND CONCES- TO MEMORIZE IT VERBATIM... I WAS LED SAY, DET SKER BARE IKKE LARS KRIMI! prove that during SION WAS ADMITTING I WAS TERRIFIED." THROUGH THESE EXERCISES WITHOUT ANY [ROUGHLY TRANSLATED AS 'THIS IS the May Snowjam, EXPLANATION OF WHAT GOOD THEY WERE NONSENSE!'] IN DENMARK, WE RIDE OUR the mountain, can indeed, come SUPPOSED TO BE DOING ME, AND JUST BICYCLES EVERYWHERE WE GO." V to Whittier. GENERALLY EXPECTED TO TRUST IN THE BETTER JUDGMENT OF GOOD OL' RON."
Attorney and guest speaker C.L. LINDSAY III advises students about appropriate— and safe—use of social networking sites Like Facebook and MySpace.
"IF YOU WOULDN'T DO IT OFFLINE, DON'T DO IT ONLINE."
LEVELLE'S BELLS. MODERN VISION. Fluid in motion and synchro- ROSALEE TITUS '08 describes what she did Professor Teresa nized in steps, the Dance Club adds new flavor during her "downtime" in Hawaii, while on LeVelle leads the to the popular Asian Night performances. the Whittier College Choir's annual Spring handbell chorus Break tour. during an Honors Convocation "1 DID IT. I SURFED! IT WAS AMAZING! performance. INCREDIBLE! PAINFUL!"
>> THANKS, IN PART, TO A FUNDAMENTALIST ANTAGONIZER AND CLEAR STUDENT INTEREST IN THE SCOPES MONKEY TRIAL, IN THE MID-1920S WHITTIER COLLEGE WAS RUMORED TO BE A "HOTBED OF INFIDELITY." 15 ATHENIANS
16 41I$t*f17Ate1* ITE PRL'ERS r A A# SONGBIRDS >> TOHELP OUTTHEENVIRONMENT ANDCUTEXTRANEOUS COSTS, MD STRONG SOCIETIES AREONCEAGAINGOING the Collegeitself,andIthinkthatsocieties entire collegepopulation.Thispastspring, said AthenianPresidentClarissaSchomer'09. spirit, scholarshipachievement,andcom- and theirdiversityreflectsthatofthe good portionoftheleadershiponcampus, 200 activemembers,societiesrepresenta ACTIVITIES ROUNDUP become activewithintheCityofWhittierand members werebusypromotingschool provide thesupportandoutletstodoso," munity service. (best overall)."Metsarefullydedicated think reallyshowsinourresults."said The themeofthisyear'sSpringSing secutive winoftheSweepstakes Award Songs WeGrewUpWith."Asusual, each teamwasrequiredtousesongs was "NowThat'sWhatICallThe90s: of thedecadeandperformlivewith and enjoyedourtimetogetherwhichI delighted withherteam'sthird con- dance choreography."Wepracticedhard Mets PresidentAmandaSettlage'09, o TO THOSE MEMBERS WHO HAVE PROVIDED AVALID ADDRESS. THE PALMERS PLAN TOSEND HOMECOMING INVITATIONS BYE-MAIL "Whittier Collegeencouragesstudentsto anything wetakeon." at WhittierCollege.Withnearly (Honesty, Open-mindedness,Willingness) '10, thePalmerteam'searningscontributed ing communityserviceprojectatH.O.W. substance-free environmenttoindividuals to helpraisefundsfortheWomen'sand the PalmerSocietyjoinedmorethan400 service projectinthenearfuture. services forbatteredwomenandtheir area withhopesofprovidingabetterenvi- various societieshelpeddeanupabackyard gathered agroupofsocietymembersto the event. toward themorethan$46,000raisedduring recovering fromsubstanceaddiction.ISCis ronment fortheresidentsofcommunity. Children's CrisisShelter(WCCS).TheWCCS participate inagardeningandLandscap- children inthearea.LedbyTinaRinaldi Looking intoreturningtoH.O.W.Housefora Against DomesticViolence"5KFitnessWalk H.O.W. Houseprovidesatow-costand House intheCityofWhittier.Membersfrom provides emergencyshelterandsupport participants in11thAnnual"SteppingOut In April,theInter-SocietyCouncil(ISC) During thesamemonth,membersof to educatefellowWhittierstudentsonenvi- families haveamemorablepromexperi- the Metaphoniansstartedthreeyearsago. the "green"message. to continuetheirgreenactivitiesandper- In spring,theMetsreachedouttoalocal the girls'hairandmakeupsothatthey ence. Thisyeartheypartneredwithnearby ronmental issues.Oneoftheirmainevents is bothfunfortheMetsandgirls collecting formaldressdonations,theMets was atree-plantinginfrontofWardman national "GoGreenCampaign"andworked asked thecampusforcontributionsofhair day theMetswereoutinfullforcetodo Hall. Thiscomingyear,theAthenianshope haps tie-intheAnnualBlackOutdanceto El RanchoHighSchool.Inadditiogto we help,"saidAmandaSettlage'09, would look"promperfect." high schooltohelpgirlsfromlow-income products andmakeupsupplies.Onprom Metaphonian president. "It isareallygreatprojectthat This spring,theAtheniansjoined Project Princessisaserviceproject the boothsdrewconsiderable took theopportunitytopre the loniansat-work. recruit afewmemberstothe During theannualAdmitted Students Day,severalsocieties course, afewsparklingmembers cause. Withphotographs,themed ALL INTHEFAMILY on-hand toanswerquestions— attention byexcitedprospectives and theirfamilies.Picturedhere, paraphernalia, literature—andof -
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METAPHONIANS IF YOU ONLY President Amanda Settlage '09: "My goals as president are to keep alumni involved, strengthen our sense of KNEW... sisterhood through our 19 fall actives, and to promote our values of integrity, scholarship, and service across This summer, The Rock asked each of the society the Whittier campus and community. And of course to presidents what their individual or organizational goals win Spring Sing again." were for the year ahead, and if there were any messages ilt they'd like to send to their alumni. Not surprisingly, the ORTHOGONIANS responses we received reflect the rich and varied activities Saturday, October 18 President Ryan Muñoz '09: "Our goals are to rebuild and that society members have enjoyed across the decades. 11a.m. - 1p.m. re-establish the Orthogonian [principles]. To restore it to the way it was when it first surfaced on campus. We only enian ocie ATHENIANS have three active members right now, so, we are stepping TBD President Clarissa Schomer '09: "Working to better serve up our recruiting, as well as participating in campus Contact: athenia Whittier College and the community, either through the activities and community service events. Basically, [we're Ionian Society "Go Green Campaign" or the annual breast cancer aware- going to] let everyone know who we are." Garrett House ness event, as well as maintaining a strong sense of Contact: [email protected] sisterhood, will continue to be a top priority." PALMERS Metaphonian Society President Aimee Grove '09: "My goals next year as Palmer Datillo's Restaurant IONIANS president are to continue to build on our sisterhood and Contact: [email protected] President Katy Foley '09: "We're really excited about become an even closer and stronger unit. I look forward to Palmer Society recruitment this fall, to meet all the new students and adding new members and getting more involved within the Shannon Center Patio especially those girls that will soon be our newest sis- college and the surrounding community. My ultimate goal Contact: [email protected] ters. We've already got some great ideas for Rush!" is that Palmers become even better known not just within Thalian Society Whittier College, but beyond. We will do this by showing our Crystal Marquis (Uptown) LANCERS strong sisterhood, scholarship, and community service." Contact: [email protected] President David Medak '09: "As a brotherhood, we will strive to better Whittier College and our community. SACHSENS Franklin Society Service without the desire for reward has been our belief El Cholo Restaurant (La Habra) President Aundria Miller '09: "The Sachsens intend to since inception, and next year will be a continuation of Contact: [email protected] maintain the highest society GPA, continue to establish this belief. Our service to the college and the commu- a positive presence on campus, increase our involvement Lancer Society nity has been, and will continue to be apparent through in various community service and leadership roles, and Fiesta Hall (Uptown) the people in our brotherhood and our actions." develop strong, lasting friendships with other students. Contact: [email protected]
We also would love to reconnect to with our alumni and Orthogonian Society are planning a huge homecoming extravaganza for our Bill and Harriett's Club 88 60th anniversary that all of our alumni are more than Contact: [email protected] SOCIETY STATS welcome to attend." William Penn Society 199 Members Hartley House 10 126 female; 73 male THALIANS Contact: [email protected]: 11, 16% of students at WC are in societies President Victoria Ovieda '09: "This past semester the Sachsen Society Thalians were apart of OPT, a new event this year, and Last 3 ASWC Presidents have been Wardman House society members I think that it went great. Hopefully, it will continue Contact: amiLler4 ' . oets.whittier. a 59% of 2008 ASWC Senate members for years to come. Some of my goals for this year are are in societies to continue to have successful events, continue our Alumni All—Society Mixer 44% of RAs are society members community service and to introduce new women to our group of diverse and unique women who share an ever- 49% of students involved with Model 1 Deih UN are in societies lasting bond of sisterhood." [email protected]
>> IN 2009, THE PENNS WILL CELEBRATE THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY. GET BACK IN TOUCH, AND ENCOURAGE YOUR BROTHERS TO ATTEND WHITTIER WEEKEND NEXT FALL FOR THE BIG CELEBRATION! 17 -S -S PRESERVING ONWARD AND UPWARD DEMOCRACY FACULTY TRAVELS, PUBLISHING, AND AWARDS PROFESSOR WINS FELLOWSHIP TO STUDY " JENNIFER HOLMES, Garrett House paper "La guinda TERRORISM IN TEL-AVIV Faculty Master and associate profes- de La miercia:
sor of theatre, headed to Washington, Immigration and Madrid's Urban Youth" ILES D.C. this summer to participate in to the University F the Kennedy Center American College I TO READ ABOUT Theatre Festival "Director and Designer" of North Texas in LTY AND SEE PHOTOS Intensive Summer Workshop, featuring Denton, where she from Prof. Bergerson's renowned scenic designer Ming Cho Lee. gave a version of
FACU experience in Holmes was selected to participate in her article Spectacle Tel-Aviv, please visit and Violence: www.whittier.edu/news. the workshop from a List of national and international candidates. Immigration in Spain Today at the Second International Conference: "Spanishness" - DOREEN O'CONNOR-GOMEZ, professor In The Spanish Novel And Cinema Of The PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE of Spanish, covered many miles while 20th-21st Century. The latter work will FRED BERG ERSON received an delivering the results of her recent be included as a chapter in her upcoming Academic Fellowship on Terrorism research—from Florida International book, currently in progress. from the Foundation for the Defense of University, where she presented the Democracies (FDD), a nonpartisan policy institute dedicated "to promoting plural- ism, defending democratic values, and fighting the ideologies that drive terror- PROFS-PLUS-ONE ism" through policy research, democracy training, strategic communications, and investigative journalism. The stated goal Assistant Professors of Chemistry Ralph Isovitsch Tony Barnstone, English professor and noted of FDD's academic fellowship program is and Amy Moskun, along with Whittier students poet, and Charles Bock '91, author of the 2008 to provide information to teaching profes- Tenzing Doleck '08 and Jonathan Attard '09, acclaimed novel Beautiful Children, were both sionals about the latest trends in terrorists' presented posters detailing their research into participants in the "Los Angeles Times Festival of ideologies, motives, and operations. organic-inorganic polymers at the 2008 national Books," a two-day, annual event, focusing on writ- This year the fellowship featured meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ers from a variety of genres and drawing crowds an intensive, 10-day course, "Defending held in New Orleans. One of the team's posters in the hundreds of thousands. Bock took part in a Democracy, Defeating Terrorism," which was also selected for inclusion in an additional panel discussion on fiction about urban renewal, took place in Tel-Aviv in June. Bergerson session, the "Sci-Mix," which showcases posters while Barnstone gave a staged poetry reading from joined approximately 40 colleagues from deemed to be of general interest to all divisions his work, "The Golem of Los Angeles." universities and colleges around the coun- of the ACS. After wrapping up a role in Shakespeare try invited to take part in the program. Professor of Theatre Brian Reed and recent Orange County's production of Henry V. Assistant While in Israel, he attended seminars grad Cody Goulder '08 spent the summer Professor of Theatre Gil Gonzalez traveled and conducted fieldwork, and visited working on productions of As You Like It and to Denver to direct the original production of military bases, border zones, and other Henry IV at the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival Volver, Volver, Volver by Leonard Madrid at the security installations to learn the practical in Thousand Oaks. Professor Reed provided the Association for Theatre in Higher Education's New side of deterring terrorist attacks. Program scenic design for both productions, and Goulder Play Development Workshop. Joining his produc- instructors and lecturers included academ- returned for his second season as an acting tion team was Lara Hurlburt '09, who served ics, diplomats, military and intelligence pprentice for the company. as dramaturge. officials, and politicians from Israel, Jordan, addiabl&.. India, Turkey, and the United States. Aft
>> 'TODAY'S UNDERGRADUATE IS NOT CONFUSED HIMSELF; HE JUST BAFFLES HIS CONFUSED ELDERS." - DR. ALBERT W UPTON, C. 1957. 18 AYESHA SHAIKH, assistant professor society through cul- of psychology, was honored as one of ture and art—and the "Volunteers of the Year" by the City brought to a bloody of Whittier Social Services Commission close with the advent of the Qin Dynasty for her outstanding contribution to the and its singular focus to build an empire. Intercommunity Counseling Center (ICC), a local non-profit organization. Shaikh ' JOYCE P. KAUFMAN, professor of politi- served as board president of ICC for the cal science and director of the Whittier 2007-08 year, and has been instrumental Scholars Program, has been appointed in gaining new board members, including chair of the newly formed committee on Whittier College administrators Elizabeth the Status of Women for the International Power Robison, vice president for Studies Association (ISA). Founded in advancement; Andre Coleman, associate 1959, ISA is the major professional TEACHING dean of students; Joy Hoffman, director of organization in the field of international EXCELLENCE the Cultural Center; and Lana Nino, associ- studies and international relations. As a ate professor of business administration. Longtime member of ISA, Kaufman hopes US PROF HONORED WITH NERHOOD AWARD to establish procedures to regularly assess the status of women in the field. MAKING TIME TO ADVISE ALL THE KINESIOLOGY "In so doing, I hope that ISA can get a STUDENTS IS JUST ONE PART OF THE JOB for the tire- better sense as to how women are faring less Trish Van Oosbree, who not only serves as assistant in the generally male-dominated field of professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology and international relations." Leisure Science, but also as Hartley House Faculty Master and intramural sports program coordinator.
Professor of Spanish and Jordan Chair This year, her dedication, enthusiasm, and all-around in the Arts and Humanities GUSTAVO Poet spirit was duly honored with the 2008 Harry W.
A Among his various summer gigs, GEIROLA traveled to Ecuador, to Nerhood Teaching Excellence Award. DANNY LOZANO, music professor and conduct interviews as part of his major "This is probably the most important recognition a Cuban flautist, was a featured performer series of books on theater in Latin faculty member at Whittier can receive," said Susan Gotsch, alongside Roberto Miranda in Clásica— America—Arte y oficia del director tea- vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, Las rafces de to mdsica, a new concert tral en America Latina. "My interviews presenting Van Oosbree with the award during the Honors series exploring the roots of Latin are conceived as vital documents to Convocation ceremony in May. American music from indigenous to explore aesthetic trends in acting and "As a challenging professor, she demands the most of contemporary. For the Lozano-Miranda directing in her students and expects nothing but their highest levels of concert, the program focused on the region, to performance," said one student who nominated Van Oosbree. "Afro-Caribbean rhythms incorporated learn about "[She] has become one of the most important and signifi- by American Jazz." The series Cldsica, cross-cultural cant influences in my life. She continues to be an exemplary presented by The Orchestras of Pasadena, and inter- example of what a truly good professor is. . . . She has the is sponsored by both the James Irvine disciplinary gift of making even the most difficult of concepts easy to Foundation and The Autry National Center. issues related understand," read another glowing nomination. to staging in Established in 1976, the Nerhood Teaching Excellence
11, In March, Associate Professor of Latin America. Award was named for legendary history professor Harry Philosophy PAUL KJELLBERG delivered Several genera- Nerhood. Selected through nominations from both students "Art, Culture, Peace and Force in Ancient tions of artists in every country speak and faculty, the award recognizes educators who have China" at the Bowers Museum of Cultural about their artistic concerns and tradi- the ability to stimulate both enthusiasm and creative Art in Santa Ana. In his talk, he covered tions." Next up, he plans sojourns to thought, are willing to take on new challenges in China's "Period of the Philosophers," Brazil, Bolivia, and the Caribbean. the classroom, and are readily available for dialog and inaugurated by Confucius in the early counseling with students. 5th century—which united people in
>> THOUGH THE TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD HAS BEEN GIVEN TO A PROFESSOR EACH YEAR SINCE 1977, IT WAS FORMALLY CHRISTENED THE "HARRY NERHOOD AWARD" IN 1985. 19 -s SPORTS WRAP SPRING SEASON WRAP
The 2007-08 swimming and diving Women's water polo finished with a tt nne
season marked a final-but-stellar year 6-15 overall record in 2008, and their Ke ike M for three-lime All-American Manny 2-7 conference record gave them sixth in by
Photo by Tony Leon Sanchez '08. Sanchez was named SCIAC the SCIAC standings. to ho P Male Swimmer of the Year after winning A tough non-conference schedule The Poets started out on a hot streak, his six, seventh, and eighth career against a number of Division I and top winning six of their first seven games, conference titles at the 2008 SCIAC Division III teams got the Poets off to a including three NCAA wins, beating Championships. Sanchez broke his own slow start; however, they picked up wins West Coast rival Division II Noire Dame record in the 200-yard individual medley against George Washington, Colorado de Namur, National Club powerhouse on his way to winning the event with a College, and Macalaster before heading Brigham Young, Division II Grand Canyon, time of 1:54.13. He took his second title into SCIAC play. During the conference and club teams Loyola Marymount and in the 100-yard breaststroke and finished regular season, the Poets cruised past Claremont. After a close loss to Ithaca, his weekend with the 200-yard breast- La Verne, giving the Poets a six-seed in the Poets traveled to San Diego and beat stroke championship. His third title also the conference tournament. Drew University on a neutral field. A CONTROL. Forward Kortney brought his third NCAA qualifying time, In round one of the SCIAC Tourn- It was during a four-game East Coast Zitbert '10 has no trouble a tournament in which he finished ament. the Poets battled with #2 seed taking possession during road trip over Spring Break, however, among the top 25 in the nation in three Claremont, but fell just short with a a game against Occidental. that injuries caught up with the Poets. events. All told, he has a hand in 10 7-6 overtime loss. Round two brought Already playing without captain Dan Whittier College swimming records. another nail-biter, as they squared off Aas '08, and with goalie Ben Brown '09 with La Verne, a team they beat by battling knee problems, another captain Track and held continued to rebuild 10 goals during the regular season. The Todd Drotleff '08 went down with a back this season and did so in a big way. Five game came down to the wire, and the injury, ending his season just two games women earned All-SCIAC honors in nine Leopards handed Whittier their second, into the trip. The Poets lost to Goucher, events on their way to a sixth place fin- one-goal loss of the tournament. Battling then to #16 Roanoke and #4 Lynchburg ish in the conference. Three men made to the end, their final game of the sea- com before bouncing back to beat Marymount
tos. All-SCIAC in four events, but injuries to a son ended on a high note—a one-goal
ho in the final game on the East Coast. number of top performers kept the Poets win against rival Redlands. lrmp in eighth place overall. * .4.
(www. Women's lacrosse enjoyed the greatest z Men's lacrosse played one of the tough- success in program history with a 5-8 est schedules of any Division III team record in 2008. They improved on last in the country during the 2008 season. season's record setting win total by one game with wins over Pomona-Pitzer, Denison, Adrian. Dallas and Pacific. The Poets began their season -with CRUISE. wins in two of their first three games, Rosario Rios-Aguilar '09 including a thrilling 18-16 overtime vic- glides around the On the men's side, TC Collymore '10 tory at home over Denison. They didn't track and paces the won a SCIAC Championship in the triple ' fare as well in their next two overtime competition during a jump, while on the women's side, 2007 - contests, losing to Puget Sound and then spring meet. All-American Shuree (langloff '09 won in Sewanee in double overtime in the first of the discus throw. Gangloff headed to the A BLOCK. Goalie Ben Brown '09 towers three Spring Break games in Tennessee. NCAA Championships in late May, and over a Lynchburg opponent, making one They rebounded with wins on back-to- finished 17th in the nation in the discus of his 13 game-saves. back days against Adrian and Dallas to with a throw of 135' 11".
>> STAY CONNECTED TO POET SPORTS SCORES, GAME SCHEDULES, AND ROAD TRIPS BY CHECKING WWWWCPOETS.COMOR CALLING THE SPORTS HOTLINE, 562.907.4939. 20 TURN. Season standout Sean bertson '10 has a clean shot
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rmp I STRIKE. Catcher w. wrap up their East Coast road trip. They Amanda Brown '09 got their fifth win in the final game of the digs in and gets season, in which they routed Pacific. down with an
40. easy catch over Men's tennis started slow with a 1-5 home plate. record, but soon showed what they are capable of, finishing with a 9-12 record this season, tops in program Franey '10 and Ted Wyatt '11 teamed up tournament, finishing second in the history. The Poets jumped two spots in to post the Poets' best doubles record at 14-team field. In SCIAC play, they swept the SCIAC standings from a year ago, 10-10. Sean Robertson '09 and Justin the season series against both Caltech taking sixth place in 2008. The SCIAC DeLong '12 were paired at the Ojai Tennis and Occidental. is perennially one of the top tennis Championships, where they beat SCIAC '4 * conferences in the nation. rival Cal Lutheran and lost by a narrow Women's softball completed its second The Poets finished with a strong margin to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps' two- consecutive season with 20+ wins, 7-4 non-conference record, including time national champion top pair. finishing with a 21-17 overall record. impressive wins over Lewis & Clark and '4 The Poets just missed a berth in the George Fox. In conference play, they Women's tennis picked up three more inaugural SCIAC Tournament, placing picked up wins over Caltech and then wins than they had last season, finish- fifth with an 11-13 record. La Verne in the SCIAC Championships ing 3-14 before heading into the SCIAC There were many high points in the to advance to the fifth place game. Championships. They also moved up in season, and they all started with their V DINGER. Anthony Denis Minaev '11 finished with a the SCIAC standings, finishing seventh. first win against nationally ranked #10 Cappefletti '09 13-7 record, one of the best individual There is no doubt the Poets are Chapman University. The Poets went on demonstrates why he ended finishes in Poets tennis history. Lance improving. They won both matches to sweep Menlo, La Sierra, Wesleyan, and against SoCal rival La Sierra University University of Dallas. They then went on among the top five hitters in the SCIAC and took care of conference foe Caltech. to take all four games of their conference this season. V PIVOT. Amy Cirbo '11 moves Team MW Jen Pigott '08 advanced series with Occidental College. In the final downfieLd unopposed during a to the round of 16 at the Ojai Tennis home games of the year, they hosted #12 night game with Denison. Championships. She beat players from ranked University of Redlands, where they NAIA schools Biola and The Master's swept both legs of the conference double- College before losing to the tournament's header against the top seed.
#3 seed. Pigott's is the best performance .4 * by a Whittier woman ever at Ojai. Competing in one of the top Division III '4 * men's golf conferences in the country,
It was a season of ups and downs the Poets earned four points and finished Photo by Laurence Martinez for the 2008 men's baseball team as seventh in the SCIAC standings. (www.trmphotos.coml they finished the season 15-24-1 overall This season, Paul Gray '11 emerged and 8-13 in SCIAC play (6th place). The as team leader and earned MW honors "downs" came in the form of injuries, with for his performance, while rookie Charlie three seniors ending their seasons in casts. Phillips '11 showed tremendous promise. Despite the injuries, the Poets The combination of Head Coach Richard posted key victories against nationally Kim '92 and a roster predominantly com- ranked Ithaca College, CSU East Bay. posed of returning sophomore players for and University of La Verne (2008 SCIAC 2008-09, indicates the Whittier College Champions). They posted a 4-0 record program is on the rise. in the 13th Annual California Classic
>> IN 1929, FOOTBALL AND TRACK ATHLETE NATHANIEL "NAT" GEORGE '31 BECAME ONE OF THE NATION'S RANKING SPRINTERS. 21 22 >> TURNING 99THISYEAR, ANTHONY "TONY"MALINOSKY '32ISON RECORDWITHMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ASTHE SECOND OLDESTPROFESSIONAL PLAYER STILLLIVING. AFTER PLAYING FORTHE POETS,MALINOSKY WASDRAFTED TO THEBROOKLYN DODGERS. -S It wasThursday,June6,inGreenBay,Wisconsin.The the NorthwoodsSummerBaseballLeague.Moondog innings pitched,hehadaccumulated SCIAC hittersand,in2007,earnedfirst team All-Conferencehonors.In181career ANOTHER POETPITCHERPICKEDUPINMLBDRAFT GOING TOTHESHOW and WhittierCollegepitcherThomasPhelps'09paused SEASONS ONTHEPOETTEAM the majorleagues. 147 strikeouts,just65walksanda4.71 and nowitcouldpotentiallygethiminto ace oftheWhittierCollegepitchingstaff, circles, wasgoodenoughtomakehimthe PHELPS HASSPENTTHEPASTTHREE Orioles organization,informingPhelps before theirgameagainsttheGreenBayBullfrogsin would changehislife. ERA. His"stuff,"asit'sknowninbaseball Mankato Moondogsweresittingdownforateammeal momentarily fromhismealtoansweraphonecallthat The phonecallwasfromtheBaltimore from localbusinessesSargent'sSportingGoodsandFriendly funding bytheCollege,donationsfromalumni,andcontributions KEEPING SCORE Sporting Goodsand Adding tothearrayofimprovementstakingplaceinPoet Hills Bank.Adedicationceremonytookplaceprecedingalate new scoreboard.Thepurchasewasmadepossiblethrough athletics facilities,MemorialBaseballFieldnowboastsabrand Bank, throwingoutthefirstpitch. March gameagainstLaVerne,withDaveMcCoyofSargent's terrorizing Jeff Ball'89, that hehadbeenselectedinthe38th ing totakeachanceonme,especially for Phelpsin2008,buthispotentialnever Year PlayerDraft. said Phelps."I'mgratefultheywerewill- the Orioleslikedwhattheysawfrom round oftheMajorLeagueBaseballFirst- after theyearIhad.I'mgoingtomakeit Left. Scoutswerealmostalwayspresentat Poet gameslastseason,andapparently worth theirwhile,though." hard-throwing, right-hander. "1 wasecstaticwhenIgotthecall," The numbersmaynothavebeenthere president ofFriendlyHills -
Photo by PatilGa llaher 'O "Torn hasbeenamentortomeduringall in the11throundbyAstros2006. the processwasabighelp,notedPhelps. expect. Ireallyappreciatehishelp." of this.Ispokewithhimabouttheentire years tobedraftedoutofWhittier College; TornVessella'07wasselected career ifnotformycoachesandteam- and teammate.Myprofessorshelped me develop thedisciplinethatIneeded to Having aformerteammategoingthrough next level,theworkittakesandwhatto be astudent-athlete.Thatdiscipline will pushed metobecomeabetterplayer process; aboutthedifferencesat mates hereatWhittier,"hesaid."They "1 wouldn'tbeatthispointinmy Phelps isthesecondplayerinthree INDIVIDUAL POET ACHIEVEMENTS RECOGNIZED AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS. FOR THE WINTER AND SPRING SEASONS, 18 POET ATHLETES AND ONE POET TEAM EARNED A GRAND TOTAL OF 24 HONORS AT ALL LEVELS OF COLLEGE COMPETITION.
NATIONAL AWARDS 10, Division III National Gold Glove Award in Baseball: Charles Acker '08 (centerfield) ' United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Academic All-American: Shuree Gangloff '09
REGION P ABCA/Rawlings West Region Baseball Player of the Year: Derek David '08 13rd baseman) All-West Region 3rd Team in Baseball: Anthony Cappelletti '09 (1st baseman, designated hitter)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERCOLLiA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENT 00- Swimming: Manny Sanchez '08 (lOOm breaststroke, 200m breaststroke, 200m individual medley) ' Track & Field: TC Collymore '10 (triple jump). Shuree Gangloff '09 (discus throw)
MEN'S TEAMS Baseball 1st Team All-SCIAC: Anthony Cappelletti '09
Basketball ' 2nd Team All-SCIAC: Jeff McLean '09 (forward( A PERFECT PITCH. continue to serve me as I work toward Over the last few Track & Field making it to the next Level." years, Phelps' P 1st Team All-SCIAC: TC Collymore '10 (jumps, hurdles(, Brad Seitz '11 (hurdles, javelin), Brandon Wilcox '11 (throwing) The next level being a spot in the consistent perfor- mance on the show, suiting up for the Baltimore Orioles WOMEN'S TEAMS mound duty earned at Camden Yards. 'I'm a little torn growing Softh him notice by up as an Angels fan. But I love the city of SCIAC Rookie-of-the-Year: Molly Yriarte '11 (3rd baseman, centerfield) Oriole scouts. Baltimore and Camden Yards is one of my ' 1st Team All-SCIAC: Vicky Ovieda '09 (pitcher, outfielder) favorite ballparks." 2nd Team All-SCIAC: Nicole Acevedo '09 (1st baseman) Phelps has no plan to leave Whittier Track & Field College for good, however. He will con- I 1st Team All-SCIAC: Shuree Gangloff '09 (throwing), Rosario Rios-Aguilar '08 tinue his schooling in the fall, with an (sprints), Kashima Patridge '11 (jumps, sprints), Essence Scott '11 (throwing) eye toward life-after-baseball. Eventually, Basketball he plans to become a high-school English ' SCIAC Rookie-of-the-Year: Kourtney Zilbert '11 (forward) teacher and baseball coach, where he can ' 2nd Team All-SCIAC: Rosario Rios-Aguilar '08 (forward, guard) pass along the knowledge he has gained SCIAC Athlete of the Week: Zilbert '11 at Whittier—and will gain in the pros. Water Po! 10 2nd Team All-SCIAC: Caroline Galvin '08 (2m(, Nicole Sandoval '08 (2m, driver)
>> OTHER PRO TEAMS THAT HAVE NABBED POET BASEBALLERS INCLUDE THE NEW YORK YANKEES, THE MINNESOTA TWINS, AND THE L.A. DODGERS. 23 FIELD WORK SUMMER MARKS REINVIGORATION OF THREE, HIGH—TRAFFIC SPORTS FACILITIES
OVER SUMMER, WHIUIER COLLEGE As this new surface is not optimal for INITIATED THE PLANNED RENOVATION of track and field events, in phase two of the three of its athletic fields: Chief Newman renovations, the Donald E. Graham Soccer/ Football Field, Aubrey Bonham Track, and Lacrosse Field will be reconfigured to accom- Donald E. Graham Soccer/Lacrosse Field. modate events such as the discus, shot put, The initial phase of the project—the and javelin. Bonham Track will be repainted, resurfacing of Newman Field and Bonham as well. Track—began just days after the gradu- The final piece of the puzzle is the ation ceremony and finished August 15, construction of a new press box located at just in time for the opening of the 2008 the top of Memorial Stadium. The press box football and soccer seasons. will include a VIP Section, home and away Newman Field had its original grass coaches' boxes, areas for scoreboard opera- turf replaced with Sprinturf Ultrablade OF tors, statisticians, media members, and synthetic turf, which has a unique state- office space. There will be much-needed of-the-art, vertically-draining, all-rubber phone and Internet connections through- infill system. Post-installation, lines for out the building, and new allocated space football and soccer competition were added, and adequate connectivity are expected with a plan to add lines for men's and to accommodate all videotaping needs for women's lacrosse. both teams.
EARTH WORKS. A Demolition of the natural grass field and the old press box (noticeabLy GRAND absent upper center) began the week immediately following PRIZE Commencement, in order to be Poet track and field star Shuree completed in time Gangloff '09 and swimming sensa- for the sports tion Manny Sanchez '08 took home program's fall season. the equivalent of the "gold"—the Individual Sport Athlete of the Year Award—at the annual Purple & Gold All-Sports Award Banquet. Among the other honors handed out that eve- ning, 43 Poets earned four-year letter awards, including four-year dual- sport athletes Sanchez (swimming, water polo), Nick Daum'08 (cross country, track and field), and Christa Ramville '08 (volleyball, softball).
>> JOIN US ON SEPT. 13 IN MEMORIAL STADIUM FOR THE PURPLE & GOLD TAILGATE, POET FOOTBALL REUNION, NEW FIELD DEDICATION, AND SEASON HOME-OPENER 24 AGAINST PRINCIPIA. TAILGATE @ 5 P.M.; KICKOFF @ 7 P.M. JOINING THE CLUB SCHOLR-ATHLETES HONORED BRINGING SEVEN YEARS FOR SUPERIOR ACADEMICS EXPERIENCE at the NCAA Division I and Division III THE SECOND ANNUAL PRESIDENT'S CLUB LUNCHEON levels, Brad Durchslag joins was held in spring to honor scholar-athletes who maintain the Whittier Athletics staff as a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Fifty-seven Poets head coach of the women's made the list, with 26 of those maintaining a 3.75 or above. basketball program. Durschlag Arriving at Wardman House for the event, students replaces longtime head coach were met by special guest speaker J. Stanley Sanders '63, Will Morris, who finished his who—as a Rhodes Scholar, student body president, 10-year career with the Poets member of the Lancer Society, and three-year, two-sport with an overall record of Poet athlete—best exemplifies the kind of well-rounded 118-131—including a single excellence that Whittier students can achieve during their season high of 20-5, achieved undergraduate years. in 2000-01. Durschlag began his coaching career at Trinity University in Texas, where he won a Division III National Championship in 2003 as the first assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. In his four seasons at Trinity, the team also won two Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships and reached the NCAA Division III Sweet 16. After a brief stint at Carnegie Mellon University, he was reunited with his head coach from Trinity, Becky Geyer, this time at Division I Jacksonville State University. The pair rebuilt the a program and led Jacksonville State to an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament berth in 2007-08. Despite the success he had at the Division I-level, Duchslag is excited to return to Division III and reach the national stage as a head coach. A CLUB SPORTS. "It is an honor to be named head coach at Whittier College," Among the honors collected over his college sports Poet Hall-of-Fame he said. "I am excited to be a part of such a fine academic institu- career, Sanders was All-American in football and drafted football and track tion and athletic department. I look forward to working with the by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1963 athlete J. Stanley returning talented student-athletes and I am anxious to elevate the National Football League draft. In track and field, he Sanders '63 greets program to compete at a national level. We have high expectations, claimed the SCIAC championship three times and holds members of the baseball and and we will get there with hard work and determination." school records that stand today in both the discus throw tennis teams at Whittier College finished the 2007-08 season with a 12-13 and 800-yard relay. In 1965, he was inducted into the the President's overall record and narrowly missed a berth in the Southern Whittier College Athletic Hall-of-Fame. Club event. California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament with a Under his Rhodes fellowship, Sanders attended Oxford 7-7 conference record (5th place(. The Poets return 11 players fro University; he then went on to graduate from Yale Law. that squad, just one of whom will be returning as a senior. His career over the last decades has, among other things, involved law, politics, philanthropy, educational leader- ship, and service to the community.
>> CALLING ALL BAY AREA ALUMS! CHEER THE POET FOOTBALL TEAM ON TO VICTORY AGAINST MENLO COLLEGE ON SEPT. 27 IN ATHERTON, CA. TAILGATE @ 10 A.M.; KICKOFF @ NOON. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 562.907.4222. 25 PURPLE & GOLD cn LL- GO G R E E N "Students arecomingtoWhittierCollegeexpectingfind facilitator, significantstrideshavebeenmadeingettingthe "The environmenthasbecomeanever-presentconcern forward thisissueintotheircareersandcommunities. its curriculumtoeducatestudentsaboutenvironmental leadership bymodelingwaystominimizeglobalwarming initiative, collegesanduniversitiesaredemonstrating costs persquarefootwereabout 14 percenthigher.And,the sustainability throughanemerginginterdisciplinarymajorin locally grownfood,forexample.Whittierstudentstoday in ourworld,"saysWhittierPresidentSharonHerzberger. community. Theauditlookedatuseofgas,electricity,and consumption—thereby identifyhowmuchcarbondioxide combined providealivinglaboratoryforWhittierstudents. environmental studies,whichbeganin2007.Alltheseefforts reducing itscarbonfootprint—ameasureofgreenhouse strive tolivemoresustainably,byrecyclingandeating of sustainability,"accordingtoKristinWiberg,taskforce of faculty,students,andstafftoconductanenergyassess- water. Whiletheresultsshowed that Whitherwasusing12 College onagreenerroad. College's carbonfootprintandachieveclimateneutrality. environmental sustainability.Throughthisimportant country ineffortstocurbglobalwarmingandachieve percent lessenergythansimilarly sized institutions,thetotal on campusandbyeducatinggraduateswhowillcarry and UniversityPresidentsClimateCommitment,joininga about environmentalissuesintheclassroom.Andthey an environmentallyconsciouscampus.Theywanttolearn was beingemittedintotheenvironmentbycollege 2007 PresidentHerzbergersignedtheAmericanCollege gases producedbyhumanactivities—butinstrengthening growing numberofcollegesanduniversitiesacrossthe ment andtodevelopshort-long-ternplansreducethe want tocontributeagreenerworld." Whittier thathasmoretodowithecologicalsustainabilitythanlandscaping. WHEN YOUTHINKOFGREENATWHITTIERCOLLEGE,rollinglawnsandtallavocado palm treescometomind.Currentlythough,thereisadifferentgreenconsciousnessgrowingat First upwastoanalyzethecollege'scurrentenergy Last fall,thepresidentconvenedataskforcecomposed So. theCollegehasjumpedfeetfirstnotonlyinto And, thoughWhittierCollegeisinthe"infancystage Spirited onbyrisingstudentinterest,inSeptember (energy efficient(products.Alltheseeffortshavethedual footprint aswell light bumswiththeenergyefficientkind,puttingoccupancy the monthly taken atWhittierincludeimplementingatrash-compacting energy and sensors invariousbuildingstoregulateuseoflights,using during theday.Moreover,allnewappliances,includingthose could bequicklyimplemented—recyclingandwastereduction out ofsevenstrategiesoutlinedintheClimateCommitmentthat and low-flowshowerheadsinthedorms,replacingregular and purchasingonlyenergy-saverappliances.Concreteactions drought-resistant landscaping,andinitiatinga"daylighting" water bills. benefit ofreducingWhittier'scarbon campus ofthissize.Altogether,theauditshowedthatWhittier purchased forthenewstudentcenter,willbeEnergyStar project inthelibrary-usingnaturallightinginsteadofelectrical program toreducewaste,installingwater-savingtoilets College hadtomakesomechanges. College wasusingmorewaterthanwouldbeexpectedfora A CAFETERIACONFERENCE.ClimateCommitmentTaskForcemember Soto regardingCampusInnrecyclingandlow-carbondiningprograms. Kelly Muscolo'08conferswithBonAppétitGeneralManagerFabio Reviewing theseresults,thetaskforcerecommendedtwo
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One key step in the initiative has been harnessing student interest in recycling and sustainability. Early tactics included the placement of visual cues around campus, such as educational posters, additions of "blue bins," and use of the College website and newspaper Quaker Campus to deliver recycling tips and messages. In addition, a challenge was issued to the entire student body. RecycleMania is a 10-week week competition among U.S. colleges and universities to see which campus can collect the largest amount of recyclables and produce the least amount of trash per capita. In April, the task force staged a pilot three-week RecycleMania at Whittier, where dorms competed against each other by seeing which could recycle the most. The main goal was to increase student awareness of the potential impact of IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY, campus food-service company Bon Appétit hosted a "Low- campus recycling and waste minimization, and the ease with Carbon Diet Day" to help educate the community on eco-friendly eating habits. The which it can be achieved. Students were also asked to sign menu was primarily developed using Locally grown or farmed products, items that have a the "Poet Pledge to Green." By pledging, students agreed not significantLy reduced rate of transport, thereby lowering their overall carbon emissions. only to recycle more, but to drive less, turn off lights and power "People need to understand that what you have on your plate directly affects the down computers when not in use, reduce water consumption, environment," said Fabio Soto, director of food services. To drive home the message, and buy locally made and locally fanned products. a video about the negative impact of carbon-rich food was projected onto the wall for A tree was planted in honor of the recycling winners, students to view as they ate. Wanberg Hall, and Wardman Hall residents were treated to While some students seemed leery of the menu options—such as avocado turkey a special dinner by Bon Appétit for getting the most students burgers, salads, and natural fruits drinks—others openly enjoyed the food and roundly to sign the "Poet Pledge." applauded the company's commitment. Task force members hope that the three-week event For a while now, Soto and his staff have taken a number of steps to ensure helped prepare students and staff for the next nationwide Whittier's food services support the environment, such as buying locally grown produce, competition, which will take place beginning in January cutting back on beef—the number one contributor to global warming within the food 2009, and in which Whittier is committed to participate. system—and purchasing seafood using marine conservation guidelines put out by the "[Our pilot RecycleMania program] jump-started excite- Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Program. ment on campus, but we need to keep it going," said Kelly While student suggestions have prompted certain changes, Soto admits there has Muscolo '08, one of the student leaders on the task force, been a learning curve for some. and someone who decidedly "walks the talk" on conservation. "When we started purchasing local produce, a lot of the fruit looked bruised, During her college career, she not only built her own compost and we noticed students were not eating it," said Soto. "Then we put up a sign, pile, she made a point to walk to school as often as possible. 'Don't mind me, I'm organic She also often addressed the topic in her weekly column Immediately, we saw a dramatic " for the Quaker Campus. change in consumption. I "Without the student body, none of this [is going to] be "This is just one instance that feasible. Please continue to make those little strides with the proves the importance of educating - environment in mind," she wrote, encouraging her peers to the community," he added. * take part in the campus initiative. To keep momentum going through fall, the College hired
11'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN. a student recycling manager to lead the implementation of a Maria "Nely" Rodriguez carefully comprehensive recycling program. It's a big job, but one that prepares the featured ingredient Tyler Moselle '10 said she's excited to take on. in Bun Appétit's Low-carbon menu "Since I've been at Whittier, I've advocated for more item, "avocado turkey burgers," recycling," she said. Already during her first month on the
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ACCORDING TO BIOLOGY PROFESSOR CHERYL SWIFT, Whittier interest in environmental issues, as well as growth in the green students have always had an interest in environmental analysis industry and eco-friendly careers. and improvement—through science, policy, public education, and "What is exciting is that five to 10 years from now, a lot more other avenues. The plan to create a major in the field, therefore, majors will be doing jobs that don't exist right now," says johnston. was a natural progression in the College's curriculum. While Whittier Scholar Juliette Donatelli '09 laments it's "too As conceptualized and implemented in fall 2007, the major Late" for her to switch to the environmental studies major and still offers two tracks—environmental science, coordinated by Swift, graduate on time, she says her self-designed Scholars' focus does and environmental studies, coordinated by sociology professor follow similar lines, combining biology, sociology, business, and saljohnston (sic). Both tracks take an interdisciplinary approach, environmental science. combining hard science with the sociological, ethical, political, 1 think Whittier is a great place to foster a discipline like and business approaches to environmental analysis. environmental studies," she said, adding that it was a campus envi- According to johnston, the program will continue to ronmental studies colloquium that inspired her current studies. "It develop a6 the field itself expands. johnston also predicts a spike sparked within me what I wanted to go into, what I was interested A JOIN US. The national in popularity for the major—in part because of rising cultural in, what I felt was important, and what I was passionate about." Recylemania program will run January 19— March 28, 2009. To "Green careers" include jobs in engineering, energy conservation, renewable energy, socially responsible investing, submit your ideas and sustainable tourism, non-profit environmental advocacy, research, green construction/architecture, and agriculture. tips to enhance and improve the College's efforts, please e-mail CtimateCommitment@ whittier.edu.
job, she began surveying faculty and staff on sustainability issues and areas for improvement. Moselle herself has taken a number of environmental studies classes and says her professors have really influenced her interest in sustainability. She likens her position as recycling manager to an independent study class, in which she admits she's "learning a lot." In fact, prior to 2007 environmental studies was essentially structured as independent study; the bulk of interested students enrolled in the Whittier Scholars Program and self- designed majors that encompassed related disciplines. For example. Whittier Scholar Bryan Williams '08 combined environmental anthropology and marine conservation as his focus. "I grew up next to the ocean. I fish, and I surf, so this feels really personal to me," said the Cape York Beach, Maine-native. Williams' senior project involved interviewing some of the 300 or so small-scale fishermen that operate near the port of San Pedro—"a lot of these guys are really good people, simple people who really like fishing"—and discussing the challenges they face, such as limited fish supply, when trying to com-
A A TREE GROWS ON EARLHAM. Sachsen volunteers dig in and plant pete with large commercial fishing trawlers. new trees in front of residence halts on Eartham Drive, among others. While his research showed that the Los Angeles Pictured (Left to right): Woody Frank '09, Julia Alvarez '08, Todd Buckner '08, and Jessica Brasher '09.
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fishing industry in no way favors the "little guy," his interest in finding ways to achieve some measure of ecological balance within the industry increased. To investigate the consumer side of the issue, he also worked with the College's dining services partner. Bon Appétit. Reviewing that company's environmentally- focused business practices, and those specifically implemented at Whittier by manager Fabio Soto, he gained critical insight, which he then integrated into his research. While Williams admits uncertainty about his long-term career plans, he hopes to apply his findings to improve his stepfather's seafood restaurant back home in Maine. His plan includes buying straight from fishermen in the surrounding towns and educating customers on marine conservation. This way, his customers—who tend to be tourists—would leave knowing "that eating there is really good," but also understand the importance of responsible fishing. Environmental studies track coordinator sal johnston (sic) said that this type of practical experience will be key for students who choose to major in environmental "I THOUGHT I WOULD TRY THIS as a sort of experiment," studies. "The point is to get engaged with real, concrete said French professor Andy Wallis, talking about his 1977 powder issues," said johnston, "to seek out these opportunities blue Mercedes that he converted to run on vegetable oil. within their local communities and apply what they have In 2004, Wallis found the car on Craigslist and bought it learned in the classroom." for $2,000. He did the conversion himself, which cost another For another Whittier Scholar, Juliette Donatelli '09, $700, plus a full day of taking apart and reassembling the fuel it was precisely an off-campus trip—the World Water system of the car. He says that the original diesel engine was Forum sponsored by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water intended to run on vegetable oil; as an added bonus, vegetable District—that sparked the idea for her own senior project oil, (versus diesel fuel in the U.S.) doesn't contain the sulfur in conservation. EDITOR'S NOTE: compounds that are especially bad for the environment. At press-time, we Spending summers at his grandparents' working farm and V EDUCATING THE MASSES. Jan Legoza, vice president for finance and discovered Wallis is living in Europe (driving diesel cars) helped shape Wallis' view administration, gives parents an overview of the ColLege's "green" work not the sole Poet with of environmental conservation. This interest led to the develop- during a FamiLy Weekend session. this type of vehicle; ment of a freshman writing course where he gets students to Cameron Pye '10 also think about energy consumption. "1 think about this [issue] drives a car powered a lot, about what it means to me and to society." by vegetable oil, But while he takes the environment seriously, driving a and the two hope to veggie-powered car has a lighter side too. encourage the creation "I've had a lot of fun and many interesting conversations of a biodiesel fueling thanks to my car," he said. "Has it been the perfect experience? station at the new Well, right now it is cheaper than gas, but going to restaurants Campus Center. and asking for used oil is a pain, so the answer is 'no.' That said, there's nothing quite like car exhaust that smells like French fries." It
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During a break in the conference she observed how a fellow conference attendee kept the water running while she was washing her hands. "We just got through this entire morning with these educated people from all around the world telling us what is going on, and yet [this person] was still not focused on changing her own personal water consumption," said Donatelli, voicing her exasperation. "I asked myself, 'What is going to really get people to change?" Working with Cheryl Swift, environmental science track coordinator and biology professor. Donatelli will take a stab at addressing this issue. For example, in early fall she will make an assessment of water usage in the residence halls for one month. The following month she will begin an educational campaign—putting posters right above the sinks in all the hail restrooms. "Each week there will be a different [poster]. They are going to be a little goofy, kind of fun, but intelligent— trying to get people to turn off the water, either when they brush their teeth or while shaving," she said. "I am going to see if that has any affect." At the end of her poster campaign, she will take another measure of water consumption in the dorms. "I think that once people think about it, even if they don't understand the whole global consequence of it. I think they can change," she said. As one of the inaugural declared environmental A WATER LOG. Juliette studies majors, Rachel Borick '09 claims she's academically Borick has a strong background in hard science, having Donatelli '09 will be "found everything I wanted." According to her enthusiastic worked at the Stanford Linear Center during previous tracking water usage in the residence review, the program enables her to pursue her passion summers. With her more recent social studies research, halls as part of for the environment while teaching her to navigate the including a series of papers looking at the philosophical, her senior project politics associated with the subject. social, and cultural constraints in sustainability, she sees in conservation. Growing up among the redwoods in Northern her future profession as "environmental translator." California, Borick says she was exposed to environmental "I want to be a liaison between the scientific community activism early on and quickly became disenchanted with and the public, to help people really understand the issues." what she considered political motivations behind some she said. activist groups. Even now, Borick is hesitant to align Like others, the welfare of the environment remains herself with any one group or political cause. a personal issue for Borick, driving her focus and commit- "[This major] helped me finally realize where I ment. But, also like her fellow Poets, she recognizes that stand on the larger issue," she said. "It has given me the it represents something much more. background to understand the science, looking at current With an intensity borne of her convictions and supported research as well as social and ethical factors." by her studies, she added: "This is the burgeoning issue for my generation." m Cinema meets academia as three Whittier professors head to the movies and offer a professional take on today's celluloid culture. On the marquee: a controversial 'c1ocumentary," a straight popcorn flick, and an art house/foreign language film. Expelled: A Parade of Logical Fallacy BY DAVID BOURGAIZE, FLETCHER JONES PROFESSOR OF MOLECULAR GENETICS AND PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY
I OFTEN ENJOY ONE-SIDED DOCUMENTARIES. Despite their bias, All told, it seems that Stein would have us there are usually good points made, interesting questions asked, believe that the propaganda campaign enacted and at least one side of the debate is presented clearly and by a restrictive Scientific Establishment, and logically. In the one-sided documentary Expelled: No Intelligence aimed at discrediting intelligent design is not Allowed, Ben Stein takes on ... well, any number of things, includ- only anti-religious, but is as horrific as commu- ing, but not limited to, evolution, science, religion, communism, nist repression and Nazi extermination. eugenics, and racial extermination. It is exceedingly complex to The movie contains so many logical flaws and relate all of these under any circumstances, and unfortunate that inconsistencies that I cannot possibly describe Stein tried to in the span of 90 minutes. them all. For example, we are told—over and The movie begins with Stein talking to what appears to be a over again—that the inability of the theory of group of high school or college students. We are then introduced evolution to explain everything about the known to a number of scientists who have seemingly endured hardships as universe not only means that evolution is invalid, a result of involvement with intelligent design. Academic freedom, but provides direct support for intelligent design. freedom of speech, and freedom of belief are all questioned. And, the As most of us learn in elementary school, the self-serving "Scientific Establishment" (whatever that might be) is very nature of a good scientific theory is that it quickly identified as the culprit. The major injustice being described will be tested against observations, and will be is the Establishment's perceived goal of discrediting any idea that changed and modified, perhaps even discarded— challenges evolution. Evolutionary biologists are also "interviewed" but only based on the collective weight of repeated and to provide counterpoint and perspective. The relationship between verifiable observations. The inability of a theory to explain science and religion is brought into the argument, but only to tell us every detail does not refute the entire theory nor does it that evolution fosters atheism. Many comparisons are made between strengthen any alternative. Yet, time after time, Stein and the current state of science in the western world and the unques- the "persecuted" argue that the inability of evolution to pro- tioned obedience and lack of information prevalent in communist vide every answer is evidence in favor of intelligent design. societies. This dialogue is accompanied by metaphorically trium- The logical fallacy parade continues in so many ways. phant images of the Berlin Wall being brought down. Arguments used to support one idea are discredited if applied to another. Infinitesimally small probabilities are used as evi- dence against one theory, but used to support the possibility of Stein argues that the inability another. Deceit is used in order to support the search for truth. of evolution to provide every I simply do not know what to say—I was under the impression answer is evidence in favor that effective journalism would reveal inconsistencies within of intelligent design. the subjects, not the other way around. There are of course important questions to be asked about this subject matter. Are there politics and injustice Then the movie moves from communism to eugenics, with its in science? Of course. To believe that science would Last third devoted to remembrances of Hitler and Nazi Germany, be any more or less influenced by its human practitio- including visits to death camps. These visits are interspersed ners than any other pursuit is simply unreasonable. with images from a famous early-20th century American eugenics Certainly we should be concerned about misdoings. institute. We are told that the Scientific Establishment's crusade Are there interesting conversations to be had about Led to the development of eugenics, and that this led to Hitler's evolution and intelligent design? Of course. Although rise. Apparently, this happened because freedom of thought and a more transparent conversation about the nature of science the search for truth were repressed. and religion would be preferable. Have there been misuses of science? Sure, and the eugenics movement is one of them. Continued on page 54... PROFS ON FILM continued
Indiana Jones and the Final Frontier BY SEAN MORRIS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH
THE HAT. THE WHIP. THE THEME MUSIC. Ike!") His female companion occasionally seems self-conscious, If you have ever enjoyed an Indiana Like a tourist posing before the camera. Still, at other times she Jones movie, these icons set you salivat- generates enough free-spirited daring to cow even Indy, while ing like one of PavLov's dogs. Rest assured, Shia LaBoeuf, saddled with a James Dean type (ducktail and the hallmarks return in the latest install- motorcycle included), manages to inject some stuttering charm ment, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of into his switchblade rebel. Likewise, armed with riding crop and the Crystal Skull, in which Jones ventures Soviet platitudes, the chief villain, Colonel Doctor Irma Spalko, to South America in search of an ancient threatens to be as one-dimensional as her page-boy hairline, skull with secret powers, encountering but Cate Blanchett somehow instills in this cartoon dominatrix along the way the usual quota of exotic a touch of the wounded child, a sensitive woman yearning for places, bad guys, action, and mystery. mystery and knowledge in a world that seeks only to exploit Of course, spinning these anticipated her special talents. elements into a new story requires some The film is not without some other drawbacks. The change to fresh material, and audiences should be the science-fiction genre loses some of the wonder of discovery prepared for the unexpected well into of the original films; government agents come across as flat, offi- which Spielberg, Lucas, and screenwriter cious bullies; and a few of the action sequences strain credulity cn David Koepp have dipped their bucket. or solicit cheap laughs. But new sidekick LaBoeuf has more depth w The previous three films, set in the 1930s, took their than "Short Round," and the space aliens are no more implausible cue from the adventure serials of those years—stories of than the mystic Sankara stones, Ark of the Covenant, or Holy Grail. w unexplored jungles and their primeval inhabitants (as in Before you balk at Indy's miraculous escape via refrigerator/bomb Li 1933's King Kong) and of the clashes between impe- shelter/catapult, you should call to mind the life raft/parachute/ rial powers leading up to World War II. In Kingdom of toboggan of Temple of Doom. the Crystal Skull, 19 years have passed for Indiana since The Lost Crusade, just as they have for us, and the creators have turned this time to the silver screen of 1957, the B-movies of the Atomic Age. If not the epic hero who must So when you enter the theater, you need to expect not Hitler and sacrifice himself to save the world National Geographic, but the Cold War and Roswell. (like Beowulf or Harry Potter), Indiana This caveat in place, everything in the film works as well Jones is at least a hero of the Romance... as it ever has, with chases, discovery, and humor in plenty, as well as the character we have come to know and love. We come to know him a little better in this adventure, glimpsing bits of Perhaps harder to believe—in this, as in all his exploits— his undercover work during the war and learning details of old is Dr. Jones' cavalier treatment of any artifact not included in relationships. We also get to see him as a dedicated professor, the title of the film: ancient bones and armor crushed and cast pausing even in mid-chase to answer questions from an eager aside with no regret for the history they could have revealed. (if rather oblivious) student. Still, he makes a better champion for indigenous peoples and Fortunately, the movie steers away from the formulaic jokes their sacral beliefs than the nineteenth-century tomb raiders about age so prevalent in the trailer. Instead it is wistful, rather who gave birth to modern archaeology. In the end, his charac- than maudlin, about those who have passed away, hopeful but ter owes more to heroic archetypes than to the pottery-shard not saccharin about renewal in the next generation. cataloguing of real science. If not the epic hero who must sac- Harrison Ford turns in one of many solid performances, rifice himself to save the world (like Beowulf or Harry Potter), Layering his familiar resolve and iron constitution with just a Indiana Jones is at least a hero of the Romance, who likewise hint of grumpy old man. ("Any last words, Dr. Jones?" "1 like pits extraordinary determination against seemingly impossible Continued on page 54... Under The Same Moon: Humanizing Ittegal Immigration, or Illegal Immigration as Entertainment? BY GUSTAVO GEIROLA, JORDAN CHAIR IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AND PROFESSOR OF SPANISH
MADE IN TRUE "HOLLYWOOD STYLE," with the intelligent Linguistic negotiation at the narrative selection of (and investment by) the best Latino and Mexican Level. Undoubtedly, Carlitos' story, and the actors, the spring-released Under the Some Moon is a Mexican- candor with which his story is related, U.S. production conceived as a "road picture." would be very different if he were only a Spanish-speaker. The movie does take certain risks to ensure its •. .the power of this film comes credibility and its "realism." For example, Carlitos more from what is left unsaid, is an intelligent boy who has learned English. rather than the straight narrative. But to what extent is the story plausible, thanks to the boy-hero's English skills? No need to say that this education is not massively available The film tells the story of Carlitos, an intelligent and educated to all children in Mexico and the so-called Third Mexican boy, who—in the modern Landscape characterized by the World. Carlitos' possibilities for success seem to absence of a father—crosses the U.S/Mexico border in search of depend on his education and his ability to save his mother, Rosario, an illegal immigrant working in Los Angeles. money, provided by his mother's monthly money From the very beginning, this narrative tackles serious chal- orders and his own job. Obviously, it is not the same case for lenges. On the one hand, it tries to give a positive version of Carlitos' poor Mexican friend, a boy who sells gum on the streets. illegal immigration. On the other hand, it provides a dose of real- His history, if it were told, would undoubtedly promote another ism from the idealized migratory epic by denouncing abuses of all agenda of socio-political commentaries, far from the film's sweet- type that affect the undocumented immigrants who daily cross ened and melodramatic Hollywood style. Arguably, we do not see the U.S. border from the South and, once having survived the too many Like Carlitos in Los Angeles. trip, start their martyrdom in the labor and cultural market. And Interestingly, Carlitos' journey is made possible by two the filmmakers prove adept at manipulating the American specta- U.S.-born Chicanos visiting Mexico and looking to make easy tor's feelings and promoting solidarity towards the suffering. money to help finance their college education. Deficient in However, the power of this film comes more from what is left Spanish, they cannot communicate well in Mexico. In fact, unsaid, rather than the straight narrative. it is Carlitos who has to help translate for them with Carmen Standing halfway between Hollywood's traditional epic style "La Coyota" (the smuggler). While Carmen speaks English, seen in the movie My Family (1995), and attempting to spark she refuses to speak to the Chicanos in English as a point cultural debate usually seen in independent films, such as the of honor. Juxtaposed with this pair are two Mexican-Indians discussion on sexuality and masculinity in Quinceaflera (2006), who speak no Spanish and are negotiating with Carmen for Under the Some Moon's more negotiated aspect is its use of passage to the U.S. (The movie later insinuates that the two dual languages: English and Spanish. Chicanos, with more than sufficient English, have trouble In this film, characters do not seem to confront social con- negotiating in the Anglo world, as well.) flict at the linguistic level, typical in other Latino films. Some are Other monolinguals central to the film are Rosario's monolingual, wary of linguistic and cultural differences; others employers, two white housewives presented in a very are bilingual, able to cross the linguistic border within appropri- schematic and stereotyped way. In politically correct fashion, ate circumstances. Spanish, at least, is not used decoratively. we are shown both the tolerable and intolerable sides of To some extent, most of the film's believability depends on this Continued on page 54... OUT cr) STANDENG ELLIOTT BURR CODY GOULDER GRADS HOMETOWN: Los Altos, CA HOMETOWN: Cave Creek, AZ MAJOR: Business & Economics MAJOR: Theatre & Communication Arts
STATS: Dean's List (7 semesters); Academic Distinction STATS: Honor societies Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre) and in the Major; Superior Performance in International Sigma Tau Delta (English); Dean's List; Outstanding 2008 Business Concentration award; Academic Excellence in Student in Theatre Award; Kennedy Center American Business Administration award; Quaker Campus columnist. College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Partner Finalist (2007), Irene Ryan Scholarship Nominee PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS: Wilson Sonsini (2008), Meritorious Achievement Award (2006, 2007); THE CLASS OF 2008 HAS OFFICIALLY Goodrich & Rosati (corporate law and litigation); Citi Smith Barney (investment and wealth management); Whittier College Literary Review ("Solitaire on the Styx"); 12 Whittier theatrical productions including "LEFT THE CAMPUS" BUT THEIR Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Wall Street financial firm). Shakespeare, musicals, and contemporary theatre At Oppenheimer, I was an equity research analyst. (actor); The Laramie Project (director), Sony, We're LEGACY OF HARD WORK, DEDICATION I worked closely with a senior analyst to assess various Closed ( writer/director). stocks and stamp them with a buy, sell, or hold rating, PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP: Kingsmen TO THE COMMUNITY, AND INDIVID- and publish reports summarizing our findings. The research department doesn't have that sexy, fast-paced, Shakespeare Festival 2007, 2008. All apprentices live together, earn a stipend, and—most importantly— UAL ACHIEVEMENT CONTINUES TO "you're fired!" aura to it like investment banking does, receive equity points toward the actor's union. Aside but a large part of our role was to provide a more from attending all daily rehearsals as a cast member/ LINGER. THIS YEAR, FACULTY IN THE rational evaluation and keep those types of people in understudy, I worked as scenic crew, doing set con- check. We also looked into companies and industries struction and related jobs. The most rewarding part SCIENCES, BUSINESS, AND CREATIVE where major changes may be on the horizon and was talking with and learning from all the professionals provided an analyses and predictions. around me. ARTS DEPARTMENTS WERE ASKED PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I'm looking into finance PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Perform, write more, and and consulting firms. I'm not 1000/0 sure, but it won't submit my plays to festivals all over the country. After TO NOMINATE SOME OF THEIR BEST— involve watching cartoons while eating Rice Krispies out of a salad bowl on Wednesday mornings. a year off, I'll head to grad school for my master's. CAREER AMBITIONS AS A CHILD: STUDENTS WHO MADE AN INDELIBLE CAREER AMBITIONS AS A CHILD: I watched a whole Lot of Jim Carrey, Tom Green, and Robin Williams Zoologist or paleontologist. IMPRESSION ON CAMPUS AND WHO movies, and I thought I'd do what they do. IN THE FUTURE, I'LL MEASURE MY SUCCESS BY:
BEST PAPER IN COLLEGE AND WHAT In ABOUT: How happy I am. I want to do theater with my life, but I'm open to the possibilities. In the end, if ALREADY MADE INROADS IN THE Edward Jones: Into the New, about leading strategic change within the retail brokerage, to cope with the I'm 20 years down the road teaching high school theater, that's OK. I want people to learn and express WORK WORLD THROUGH A SIGNIFI- contemporary financial meltdown, emergence of online brokers, and the shifting baby-boomer demographic. themselves and, if I can help do that in some way, CANT INTERNSHIP, APPRENTICE- shape, or form, then it doesn't matter how much MOST EXCITING DEVELOPMENT IN THE FIELD: The money I make or what kind of career IT have. shift toward finding renewable energy sources and SHIP, OR WORK EXPERIENCE. the political and economic issues inherent within it. WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THIS FIELD: Focus and humility. WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THIS FIELD: Unconventionality. NADIA MEDINA CHRISTA RAINVILLE ERIC RIVERA
HOMETOWN: Downey, CA HOMETOWN: Etna, CA HOMETOWN: Novato, CA
MAJOR: Business (Marketing) MAJOR: Biochemistry MAJOR: Music
STATS: Dean's List (8 semesters); Students In Free STATS: Dean's List (4 semesters); Nu Mu Rho (chemistry STATS: Dean's List (7 semesters); Kennedy Center Enterprise (SIFE); Alpha Pi Delta (business honor honor society), Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership); The W. American College Theatre Festival Meritorious society); Distinction in the Major; Leadership, Roy Newsom Chemistry Award; Undergraduate Research Achievement Award (for original composition, 2007); Dedication, and Service Award; Outstanding Student Award in Chemistry; Stauffer Trust Award; Rose Hills Most Valuable Bass (2005), Outstanding Student in in the Marketing Concentration; Outstanding Graduate Foundation Scholarship, Smith Trust Fund Scholarship, Music (2006), Outstanding Leadership in Music (2007), in Business Administration; John Greenleaf Whittier John Greenleaf Whittier Scholarship; Poet team athlete and Outstanding Scholarship in Music (2008); Whittier Merit Scholarship. in women's basketball, tennis, and volleyball. College Literary Review (2005); Ultimate Frisbee Club
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: Los Angeles Clippers, PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH: Undergrad research (captain, coach); Hugfest 2007 (organizer, going for communications intern. I dealt with home and visiting with Priscilla Bell, presented at the 2004 Southern Guinness Book World Record). PR and media, distributed game statistics and notes, California Conference of Undergraduate Research PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Colburn School of NBA scores, press clippings, attendance and other (SCCUR): Comparative Study of the Allopathic and the Arts, a nationally recognized pre-college and conser- game-night related documents, disbursed media Naturapathic Treatments of Hair Lass. vatory music school. I worked in various capacities from credentials, delivered team statistical packets, and Research associate for Dr. Glenn Tisman (hematol- library acquisitions to admissions, and worked part-time worked to obtain quotes from both teams. ogy/oncology). Comparing vitamin D levels in the in their brand new music library. The most valuable part of my experience was being four breast cancer phenotypes, we found that the I also served as Bass Section Leader for Good Shepherd able to work closely with the media, the players, and most aggressive type of breast cancer (basal-like First Methodist Church (Arcadia, CA); Bass Choir Scholar, coaches while maintaining an understanding and or triple-negative) had the lowest. An abstract was First Friends Church (Whittier); Choir, First Methodist appreciation for the work that goes into a professional accepted for publication, and I did a related poster Church (Whittier). These jobs all helped me develop sporting event. Its somewhat like organized chaos. presentation at the 2008 meeting of the American individually as a musician, and to experience different
PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Graduate program in Association of Cancer Research (AACR) and to the leadership styles via an array of conductors. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Tumor Board. sports management, then work for a professional or PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Relief work in New Orleans. college sports team in the marketing department. A full-length journal article is currently under review CAREER AMBITIONS AS A CHILD: Conductor, in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal. We've also begun CAREER AMBITIONS AS A CHILD: A business woman astronaut, teacher. research into vitamin D levels between the different all dressed up in a skirt and blazer. stages of prostate cancer patients. MY BEST PAPER/ PRESENTATION: The History of Irish CAREER AMBITIONS NOW: I still want to be a Sang Music, inspired by my study abroad at a music PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Grad program in genetic business woman. I definitely have found a passion institute in Cork, Ireland. I gave demonstrations of counseling or physician assistant school. First, for sports marketing, so that is the direction I am works for solo voice, which I sang; ensemble works, sung though, I am taking a year off to continue work- heading now. by Vocé; and an instrumental arrangement of my own. ing for Dr. Tisman, get the prostate cancer research BEST PAPER: It was for Dr. Decker's Management, published, and get more clinical experience. I WAS ATTRACTED TO THIS FIELD BECAUSE: Strategy, and Policy class. The paper analyzed Nike's Preparation I had in high school was inspiring and CAREER AMBITIONS AS A CHILD: Pediatrician. attempt to restructure and rethink their theory of the sparked my curiosity. I wanted to fully understand MOST EXCITING DISCOVERY IN YOUR CHOSEN FIELD: business and place the customer at the very center the art of music from a structural, emotional, and The average American woman can reduce her risk of of the entire organization. harmonic standpoint. breast cancer by 50°/ by taking 2000 IU of vitamin D WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THIS FIELD: WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THIS FIELD: per day. Motivation. Aptitude. WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT IN THIS FIELD: Dedication. GRADUATION Regardless of atypically chilly, rainy weather that framed this year's Commencement, the spirit of the day was in no way dampened, as 371 grads crossed the stage, collected their diplomas, and closed the latest chapter of Whittier College history.
'American painter Winslow Homer said: 'The life I have chosen gives me full hours of enjoyment ... The sun will not rise, or set, without my notice, and thanks.' You have many years ahead and full lives to lead. I wish that you live these years productively, compassionately, artfully, and above all, consciously. As you leave this stadium today, know that the pace of life will quicken and that events that you anticipate eagerly and seem so far away in time will pass in a flash. One day before you know it, you'll be returning to Whittier College for your 25th reunion and then your 50th. In the meantime, I wish for you the life of an artist. Above all else, the artist quietly observes and in observing, slows down, appreciates, and consciously notices and experiences the beauty of the world." - PRESIDENT SHARON HERZBERGER, CHARGE TO THE SENIOR CLASS
"Whether or not there is an afterlife, we must live as if this is all there is. How meaningful become our lives, our families, our friends, our communities—and how we treat others—when every day, every moment, every relationship, and every person counts; not as props in a temporary staging before an eternal tomorrow where ultimate purpose will be revealed to us, but as valued essences in the here-and-now where provisional purpose is created by us.. .How can we find spiritual meaning in a scientific worldview? Spirituality is a way of being in the world, a sense of one's place in the cosmos, a relationship to that which extends beyond ourselves. In this sense, science and spirituality are complementary, not conflicting; additive, not detractive. Anything that generates a sense of awe may be a source of spirituality. And, I think science does this in spades." - DR. MICHAEL SHERMER, SCIENCE WRITER, SCIENCE HISTORIAN, AND COMMENCEMENT 2008 SPEAKER
PHOTO CAPTIONS: 1. William Penn Shabeg SekFion 12. Thatian Christy Arrington 13. Dr. Michael Shermer, Commencement Keynoter 14. Faculty processional under rainy skies 15. Student speaker Leovijilda Nuñez 6. Grateful grad 17. New alumni: Frank Fuentes, Todd DrotLeff, Keith Hernandez, Adrian Martin, and Kevin McCarrot 18. Finis! Photos by Steven Burns 2007-2008 FUNDRAISING RESULTS
ON JUNE 30, WHITTIER establishment of the Genevieve Shaul Connick Los Angeles Philanthropic Foundation, COLLEGE ENDED THE Chair in Religious Studies, thanks to the Mennonite Foundation, Inc., Metlife FISCAL YEAR with a careful planning of C. Milo Connick, former Foundation, Morningside Foundation, record $12,357,486 trustee and professor of religion. Whittier also The Purchase Fund, Rose Hills Foundation, raised in total gifts received wonderful gifts from the follow- Joyce and Donald Rumsfeld Foundation, for all purposes, ing trusts and estates: Nota L. Cole; Ethel TELACU Eduation Foundation, Tenet given by more than M. Denman-Parsons; Fred R. Dukes; E. Ellis Healthcare Foundation, Union Pacific 4,100 donors. This land- Fletcher; Vivian P. Gardner '54; Caro[ C. Gordon Railroad Company, Weingart Foundation, mark year was anchored '39; Dorothy Schrickel in honor of Dr. Ben and Whittier Public Library Foundation, Inc. by the remarkable sup- Burnett; Larry P. Shields '48; Malcolm C. Small; In addition, Whittier College received port of Chet '40 and William A. Smith; and Beulah G. Weed. its first-ever grant from the Teagle Olive McCloskey '44 who contributed a LJEVELUPING WHITTIEN total of $5 million ...a total of $5 million to establish to establish two new endowed professorships two new endowed professorships and to and to help install a new synthetic turf field in Wallace help install a new synthetic turf field in "Chief" Newman Stadium. Their Wallace "Chief" Newman Stadium. commitment to Whittier College over nearly seven decades culmi- nated in their transformational gift, made possible in part by the sale of a portion Local and national foundations Foundation in New York—$150,000 to of the company they founded, Norac, Inc. continue to support Whittier College support systematic improvement in student Other leading donors this year included A.J. generously. Grants for a range of pro- Learning. Over the next three years, this Villalobos '65, a member of the Board of grams and purposes were received this grant will help the College develop a new Trustees and a major contributor to the new year from the following organizations: assessment data management model using Campus Center project. Villalobos Hall is a Ahmanson Foundation, Ann Peppers DSpace, a groundbreaking digital repository cornerstone of the vibrant new facility. Foundation, BankAmerica Foundation, B.C. system created by MIT and Hewlitt-Packard Gifts from bequests often make up a large McCabe Foundation, California Community Labs. The model will be tested by addressing portion of the endowment funds received Foundation, Cars 4 Causes, The Ettinger two specific learning effectiveness issues: each year by the College. This year saw the Foundation, Inc., ICSC, Jerome Foundation, 1) improving students' performance in gate- way courses in math, science, and writing that are critical predictors of later student success; and 2) measuring the impact and SWAYNE CHALLENGE AND effectiveness of community-based learning initiatives on student engagement and WHITTIER FUND learning. The data management system created in this project will have the poten- ALUMNI, YOU DID IT! You met the Alumni Participation Challenge set by Judith (Kjellberg) tial to reach a wide college and university Swayne '63 and her husband, Keith. An outstanding 625 alumni made new or increased gifts to population as Whittier takes a leadership the Whittier Fund between February 15 and June 30. This extra push helped Whittier reach an all- role in advancing the use of new tech- time high of $1,412,460 in gifts to the Whittier Fund for 2007-2008 with 24% alumni participation. nologies in assessment. This represents an increase in giving of 43°/c over last year. Congratulations and thank you, Poets! Thank you to all the generous donors who made 2007-08 a record year!
>> BE A LEGEND. JOIN THE JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER SOCIETY NOW BY CALLING THE OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT, 562.907.4219. 40 FAITHFUL SCHOLARSHIP FRIENDS
LUNCHEON THE FAITHFUL FRIENDS, a name inspired by Whittier's proud history as a Quaker-founded Whittier College has a long and proud tradition of institution, is Whittier's newest donor recog- nition program for alumni who have given providing scholarship support to its deserving and for at least two consecutive fiscal years (July 1-June 30). The goal in establishing talented students. In 2007-2008, Whittier provided 70 this new group is to reinforce the habit of percent of the undergraduate students with some form giving and to showcase those alumni and friends who support the College each and of College-funded grant support. This was made pos- every year. To become a member of the Faithful Friends, a donor must give for at sible in part through the generous support of the loyal Least two years in a row. If donors lapse for and dedicated scholarship donors—alumni, friends, a year, they have to give two consecutive years to get back in. While the College foundations, and organizations—who have chosen to doesn't allow donors to "buy back" missed invest their philanthropic dollars in these remarkable years, they do forgive donors who have missed one year in a long span. For example, and worthy students. Marleen (Makino) Lipps '67 has given every calendar year since 1968, but she missed two In April 2008, Whittier College hosted fiscal years in 1972 and 1985 because her the 50th Annual Student Scholarship gifts fell on either side of the July 1-June 30 Luncheon in the newly remodeled 2nd span. We are proud to recognize Marleen's Floor of Bonnie Bell Wardman Library 40 years of consistent giving! to recognize the 160 benefactors who While donors have been giving to the provide the named awards and to College since its earliest days, accurate gift congratulate the 350 outstanding stu- records date back to around 1950. There are For a complete two living donors who tie for the longest dent recipients. The panoramic views list of the Faithful unbroken streak of giving with contribu- across the Quad overlooking the new Campus Center were dramatic, but not Friends, please visit more so than the heartfelt remarks offered by student scholarship recipients tions to Whittier College every year since the Whittier website Lesley Cole '08 (Friends of Music Scholar, Los Angeles Philanthropic 1962. These donors gave in a number of the at: www.whittier.edu/ Foundation Scholar, and Charles K. Marlatt Memorial Music Endowment years preceding that date, but their unin- faithfuLfriends. Scholar) and Chelsea Diefenbach '09 (Richard and Billie Deihl Teaching terrupted record begins that year. Rowena Scholar and Max B. and Ruth B. Alcorn Scholar). (Palmer) Kratzer '48 and her husband, All of the attendees were moved by the powerful story shared by Herbert, have been giving for 46 years to Jodi .Jessup Wilson, daughter of the late Merrill Jessup '53 and his former the Whittier Fund. Tying with them for the wife, Joan D. Jessup '54. Jodi's father established the Marcus Quarles honor of "most consistent donor" Scholarship to honor the young African-American man who, upon his death is Alice Newsom, who has continued the in a motor vehicle accident, donated seven of his organs to needy patients, tradition of annual giving established by including the heart that gave Merrill an additional seven years of life. her late husband Dr. W. Roy Newsom '34. The scholarship was established by Merrill in 2006, but unfortunately During their 46 years of continuous giving, he did not live to meet the inaugural recipient, Christopher Tarver '08. they have supported scholarship funds, Jodi's tribute to her father and to the importance of 'paying it forward" fellowship funds; Purple & Gold, Friends was inspirational to all in attendance. of the Shannon Center, campus building projects, and the Whittier Fund.
>> BUY A BRICK. LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY ON THE WHITTIER CAMPUS, AND BECOME AN INDELIBLE PART OF FOUNDERS WALKWAY. CALL 562.907.4219 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 41 42 DEVELOPIN GWHITTIER JGWS MEMBERSDURINGFISCALYEAR2007-2008: TRUSTEE CIRCLE John R.'45andJanetL.Cauffman Gifts of$30,000ormore WHITTIER COLLEGEGRATEFULLYACKNOWLEDGESTHEFOLLOWING F. Lynn'57andPatriciaL.Blystone Peter E.Feinberg'82 Charles E.'51andMary(Crouch)Hawley'52 Richard H.'49andBillie(Beane)Deihl'50 James R.Parks Alfred J.Gobar'53 Chester M.'40andOlive(Jordan) Caroline (Patterson)Ireland'43 Richard I.'68andNina(Newsom)Gilchrist'69 Wayne L.'60andSusan(Elliott)Harvey'67 Willard V.'55andHarrietA.Harris David E.andBarbara(Ondrasik)Groce'57 Robert E.'59andCarolyn(Cliff)Laskey George E.andMaxine(Murdy)Trotter '47 Alan H.'71andIreneLund Don andSharonW.McLaughlin Alfred J.Villalobos'65 Ed L.andRuth(Boggs)Shannon Keith andJudith(KjeLlberg)Swayne '63 JOHN GREENLEAFWHITTIER McCloskey '44 IN 1923,WHITTIERCOLLEGEESTABLISHEDTHEJOHNGREENLEAFSOCIETY SOCIETY (JGWS) ship awardsforstudents,ensurepreservationandenhancementofthehistoriccampus,providepaidsummerinternships, JGWS recognizesthoseindividualsandorganizationsthatserveasthecornerstoneofWhittierCollegethroughtheir students toworkcloselywithWhittierCollege'sworld-classfaculty. generous, annualsupport. donors, honoringamanwho,aslifelongactivist,gavesomuchofhimselfforthebettermentothers.Tothisday, 90 percentofthedollarsraisedforWhittierCollegeeachyear.Thesegiftsarecriticaltoensurethatcancompete underwrite athleticteamsandprogramsfundprofessionalresearchprojectsotheropportunitiesthatallow ment toprovideadistincthighqualityliberalartseducationContributionsfromJGWSmembersaccountformorethan with itspeerinstitutionstoattractandretaintalentedstudentsdedicatedfaculty. JGWS isacommunityofgenerousalumni,parents,andfriendswhoshareWhittierCollege'suncompromisingcommit- Members ofJGWSmaydesignatetheirgiftstoanyareacampus.Giftsfrommembersmakepossiblescholar- PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL Steven C.Al'76 Zachary B.andSheilaG.Gerbarg Gifts of$15,000 Shayne '71andJoyceGad Tim A.Clott'70 John H.'64andClaudetteCrow Judith A.Himes'62 Anonymous David andSheilaAas Charlotte (Smith)Graham,L.H.D.'52 Roy E.Clason,Jr.'84 Richard A.andShelleyBayer Joe P.'73andEdna(Brindley)Moore '73 James E.'62andMichaelA.Mitchell '63 George M.Grasty Vincent Daigneault'85 Donald J.'74andSherylHerrema Ben C.'55andBarbaraHarris Geoffrey C.'66and SaundraC.Shepard Edward M.'53andPennyC.Morimoto Edwin Y.'79andClaudiaKeh Laurel M.Meyer'48 David D.Mandarich Willard W.andGeraldine (Beaty)Shepherd'90 Ernie Z.Park,Esq. Breene andDeltaL.Murphy - $29,999 BENEFACTORS Joan G.Fowler James M.'71andJoyce(Eakin)Brown Gifts of$7,000-$14,999 Christopher T.'62andDianeD.Cross Jack W.andMaryK.McFerran Abdulrahman A.Alissa'64 Paul A.'57andLaraineDowner Laura Atwell John O'Donnell Barbara (Opdale)Black'57 Steven C.'83andKathleen(Weber) Ruth (Fisher)Durham'37 Rayburn S.'53andJoan(Erreca)Dezember'56 Don L.'53andBarbara(VanArsdall) David K.andSharonD.Herzberger Kenneth S.'53andBetsyE.Greenbaum Alice C.Newsom Alice (Darling)Lowe'37 Frank R.Sinatra'67 Edward 0.'93andJenniferR.Petersen E. Guy'63andJanetTalbott William H.'50and Marygene(Marshburn) Mildred E.Sprague'52 Jenkins '53 Weston '83 Wright '49 (JGWS) forleadership FELLOWS Richard H. '55 and Carole (Martin) Gifts of $3,000- $6,999 Pickup '57 POETS LAUREATE Fred D. '66 and Marilyn L. Anderson Carl L. '43 and Jane (Taber) Randolph '43 WHITTIER COLLEGE IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE James and Melody Andreoli Robert H. '62 and Mercedes Rau the 21 phenomenal individuals or couples who have Jeffrey J. '81 and Susan M. Bare E. Neill '58 and Jessie (Glasgow) contributed $1 million dollars or more in cumulative Janis Berman Richards '61 giving during their lifetimes or through their estates. Bob H. '56 and Joan Blechen Mark and Elizabeth Power Robison Glenn E. and Penny S. Brown Margaret (Lautrup) Robinson '37 This important group of individuals has collectively transformed Whittier College. Many of the familiar John E. and Sandra (Steele) Butzel '62 Robert F. Rockwell '33 Dorothy (Clarkson) Cauffman '48 Donald P. Sato names can be seen on prominent campus buildings Robert and Barbara (Morgan) Cochran '57 John A. Scott '42 and on vital endowments that support our talented Michael A. '64 and Barbara Cornelius Barbara (Little) Smith '37 and deserving faculty and students. We are pleased o recognize the following group of inaugural Poets John Curry and Kristine E. Dillon '73 James E. '59 and Beverly J. Starkey Laureate (as of June 30, 2008): John '58 and Carole '57 Donahue Gerald Lundeen and Carol Tenopir '74 Deborah J. Ekstrom '76 Charles '62 and Elizabeth Thayer '63 * Malcolm F. and Ann (Dahlstrom) Farmer '56 Ronald B. Thomson and Susan D. Gotsch Marian K. Bewley Louis B. Vogt '54 David P. Fowler '84 Shirley Bunker * Vincent J. '69 and Penny (Cams) Fraumeni '68 Carl Walker and Joyanne Elkinton-Walker '48 John R. '45 and Janet L. Cauffman Michael T. and Michelle Y. Gavigan Kenneth and Jennifer (Mason) Waltzer '80 J. David '65 and Gretchen (Stiling) Donna Gedge '67 Ward R. Cooper '30 * Harold and Helen (Church) Giebler '27 Willson '65 Richard H. '49 and Billie (Beane) Deihl '50 Harry and Jan Goulder James R. Wingate Keith S. and Jane M. Wishon Victor R. Griego, Jr. '78 Rayburn S.'53 and Joan (Erreca) Dezember '56 Jason and Carey (Baker) Halio '95 Shuzo Yamamoto '73 C. R. Galbraith '38 * Mallory (Hall) Harris '76 Delbert W. and Janet (McVeigh) Yocam '67 Keith and Ann-Marie Hayashi Ronald C. George '64 * William G. and Jennifer L. Hayter POET G.O.L.D Gifts of $250 or more from graduates Alfred J. Gobar '53 Leslie L. Howard '62 in classes of 2003-2008 Jonathan D. Jaffrey and Kandis Charlotte (Smith) Graham, L.H.D. '52 Willie C. Jordan, III '03 West-Jaffrey '91 Justin E. Morasch '05 Clinton 0. Harris '34 * Lawrence '58 and Nancy Jenkins '62 Jessica (Wilgus) Stewart '03 Charles 0. and Penelope (Arnold) Johnson '63 Willard V. '55 and Harriet A. Harris Ryan M. Quigley '03 Kathleen L. Kane '71 Jan (Galitz) Williams '06 Chester M.'40 and Olive (Jordan) McCloskey '44 Linda (Sutton) Kemp '66 * Donald '85 and Kristy Kinsey Gifts of $500 or more from graduates Ross McCollum Richard and Janice A. Legoza in classes of 1998-2002 Don and Sharon W. McLaughlin Jay J. Lincoln Aaron '02 and Alyssa (Kahler) Ellis '02 Paul A. Longwell E. L. and Ruth B. Shannon Amber L. Robinson '01 Jere W. Lowe '64 Keristofer D. Seryani '98 George E. and Maxine (Murdy) Trotter '47 Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC Patricia (Beamish) Shimizu '01 Eleanor (Morgan) Manning '58 Lucele H. Turner * Antonio G. Trepesowsky '01 Steven Mazzi and Brenda G. Kauffman Wallace R. Turner '27 * David J. McCoy '82 and Adriana Chessa We apologize if we have failed to Jack A. '43 and Erlene (Woodward) Mete '43 recognize any of our generous JGWS Roberta (Garrett) Veloz '57 James C. '57 and Alice (Rosene) Mitchell '61 donors. Please contact Jennie Sanchez Alfred J. Villalobos '65 Donna (Fratt) Morton '54 in the Office of Individual Giving at Joan D. Nebel 562.907.4288 or [email protected] Donald E. Wood Joseph and Joyce (Mori) Nishimura '57 if you believe your name is missing from *deceased Kevin C. '87 and Michelle T. Osborn this List, or you want to Learn more Thomas H. and June (Rogers) Oury '47 about the membership benefits for the Robert E. '58 and Magdelyn Perry John Greenleaf Whittier Society. 43 44 ALUMNINEWS (GOLD left torightare: Katy Murphy'76,AdamArzate'00,DennisWelch'68 ALL ABOARD grey andwetCommencementDaytowelcometheyoungestalumniintofold.Pictured Members oftheAlumniAssociationBoardbravedelementsonanuncharacteristically >> GOGREEK. THENEXTPOET TRAVELSPROGRAM HEADSTOATHENS chair), GREETINGS FROMWHITTIERCOLLEGE! I amthrilledtobeablerepresentthe the AlumniAssociationBoardofDirectors, alumni ofWhittierCollegeandhelppromote FROM THEALUMNIASSOCIATIONPRESIDENT our almamater.Thereissomuchtobe FELLOW POETS: proud ofasaPoet! & THEISLE OFPOROSMAY22-31, 2009.FORMORE INFORMATION, CALL THE OFFICE OFALUMNI RELATIONS, 562.907.4222. , RachelPaap'94, Andrea Shorter'88 As thenewpresidentof and (distinguished alumnaspeakerattheseniorreception), Maura Yee'76 (I-Iawai'i Chapterrepresentative). tion withtheworkofOfficeAlumni five suchoutstandingindividualson talented andremarkableindividualswho and pride.Throughouttheyearyoucan the brandnewA.J.VillalobosHall,in other andtheCollege.Therearesomany designed tobuildourrelationshipwitheach various networksofcommunication,loyalty, Relations, isheretohelpyoustaycon- nected withourgreaterPoetfamily,andto you'll Learnaboutthe2008PoetAward participate inspecialeventsandprograms provide waystostrengthenandexpandour October 18,duringtheWhittierWeekend 2008 festivities.Theeventisplannedfor recognized atthePoetAwardsBreakfaston on thePoetCollegeprogramscheduled have acommonexperienceasPoet. page 49ofthisissue Recipients. Thisyear'shonoreeswillbe new CampusCenter.Anddon'tmissout (vice president). The AlumniAssociation,inconjunc- Please takeamomenttoreadabout Nash Ream'06 The Rock, where (www. whitrier.edu/ALumni/ALumnGaL1ery) join indiscussionboards.First-timelog-in for October17,withspeciallectures just addedtothealumnipageson for thePoetAwardsBreakfastandother I hopetoseeyouallthere. friends, submitclassnotes,getnews,and The dayiscappedwithaGrandOpening terrific newsite,alumnicanlookupold offered byProfessorsJosephPrice,Richard advantage ofthenewtechnologiescoming for events,andmore! Celebration ofthenewCampusCenteranda Cheatham, CharlesLame,andGregWoirol. tected sitebycallingtheOfficeofAlumni alumni eventsbyvisitingourPoetOnline your wayfromWhittier.Youcannowregister Community (www.poetalumni.net Bonfire &PepRallyforourscholar-athletes. users mayregisterforthispassword-pro- out andbookmarkanothernewfeature your profile,reconnectwithfriends,register Relations fortheirIDand8-digittemporary the AlumniAssociation,pleasedropme recent programs,andmaybeyou'llspot and ifyouhaveanyquestions,comments, a formerclassmateortwo! password. Onceregistered,youcanupdate website: theAlumniEventPhotoGalleries or suggestionsforhowwecanimprove a [email protected] Whittier Weekend2008,October17-19, Here, you'llgetasamplingofsomeour President, WhittierCollege Best, Alumni Association Rachel (Home[)Rice'96 I alsostronglyencourageyoutotake I lookforwardtoseeingyouat While online,youmaywanttocheck . ). Inthis . WHITTIER ALUMNI FROM VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE EARTH TO (WAVE) WHI111ER WILL HOST THE 2ND ANNUAL WAVE PROGRAM for alumni leadership volunteers MARS on Saturday, January 31, 2009, in A.J. Villalobos Hall. The purpose of this special day is RECENT ALUMNA to engage Whittier alumni in the life of the College, to provide opportunities for seasoned TAKES PART IN HISTORIC volunteers to exchange ideas and information with newcomers, and to thank, motivate, and EXPLORATION inspire Poet leaders—the real movers and shakers—to make a difference for the College in the 21st Century. From long-serving committed volunteers to those who are getting involved I JOIN THE WAVE. MAKING NEWS THIS SUMMER For information on for the first time—either way, all alumni are encouraged to participate in this exciting is the Phoenix Mission to Mars, how you can become program, where you'll have access to "inside track information" about Whittier College from which landed near the Martian part of the W.A.V.E., the faculty and administrators who lead the institution. It is a great way to join in the North Pole on May 25. Making news or to register for excitement and success of Whittier College. this January 2009 on the Whittier campus is Kalina event, please Gospodinova '04, who is a member PROGRAM contact the Office of the astral project as part of th of Alumni Relations, MECA (Microscopy Electrochemistry 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration and "networking" game 562.907.4222. and Conductivity Analyzer) team. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Welcome by Alumni Association President Rachel (Home[) The MECA instrument is a combina- Rice '96 and Dr. Sharon Herzberger, Staff Introductions, tion of three instruments, namely Results of Volunteer Survey the OM/AFM (optical and atomic force microscope), TECP (thermal 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Q&A with Administrators and electrical conductivity probe), 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Breakout groups led by a member of the and WCL (wet chemistry lab). Alumni Association Board of Directors Gospodinova works on the WCL, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch with presentation by Dr. Lisa Bortman on which consists of four beakers that "The First-Year Student Experience" can analyze dissolved soil samples using ISEs (ion selective electrodes). 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Tour new Campus Center and the Dezember Alumni House The instrument determines the pH, 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Group Reports and Wrap-Up conductivity, and redox of the soil, as well as the presence of different minerals, such as magnesium and sodium canons or chloride and ALL IN THE FAMILY sulfate anions. Prior to the landing, Gospodinov Families such as the Gotholds gathered in late spring worked on the calibration and char- at Wardman House to celebrate the first-ever "Poet acterization of the WCL instrument. Legacies" event—a reception for multi- and inter- Since the landing, she has been part generational Whittier College graduates. The event was of the uplink team as an instrument held in conjunction with the College's Family Weekend, sequence engineer (ISE) for the WCL. and though the number of attendees was conservative, Her job involves writing and testing the memories, laughter, and goodwill shared were the code to perform the experiment abundant. Please join us next year for the return of our on Mars, as well as delivering th "For the Love of Poets" reception, once again honoring final products for uplink. married couples who met on the Whittier campus.
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>> WHAT'S YOUR STORY? HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY OF THE POET CAMPUS TO SHARE? USING YOUR DEGREE IN AN UNUSUAL WAY? THEN LET US KNOW VIA [email protected]. 45 HOUSE CALL ROCKS OFF AT ALL COST EXCERPTED FROM A WEBLOG BY JOSHUA ISAAC '94 TIM CLOTT '20, LONGTIME STUDIO EXECUTIVE and management force more memories for what will become an behind such children's television shows annual tradition. as the Emmy-winning "Wishbone" and For me, it was Life-affirming and a "Hi-5," returned to campus in spring WS great way to go forward facing round five of as part of the new Dezember Alumni chemo in Portland, for which my wife Kim House Speaker Series. Clott shared
NI NE ISAAC AND PALS. 10- came down with sons Jacob and Sam. stories from his varied career in the (Left to right): It all went OK down in Oregon, and we entertainment industry ("When Forbes Bernard Veljacic '94, keep fighting, keep making memories, keep
ALUM prints the top 10 worst boss list, two Andy McDonald '94, charging ahead with life, and keep going of my bosses were on it. I actually had Joshua Isaac '94, rocks off at all costs. three of the worst 10 bosses."), and Tim Biby '94, WHAT IS IT ABOUT SEEING OLD FRIENDS related examples of successful gambles, Dave Stelmach '94, that reconnects us to ourselves and to the ' Isaac is the author/producer of the documentary such as how his team returned the Tim Farrell '92, people and places that really matter in life? "My Left Hand," a film chronicling his personal iconic "Barney the Dinosaur" to solid Dave Lowrey '94. [In June], a group of my college bud- journey fighting epithelioid sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Isaac's film will be screened at a special market footing. Clott offered his view dies got together to go camping in Oregon event in Seattle on September 8, in conjunction on what the next phase of digital media near Eugene. These are men I met when with Jewish Family Services and the Northwest will mean to the consumer market and I was 18 years old. Back then, 11 of us Sarcoma Foundation. For more information, how it may ultimately alter the enter- pledged the Orthogonian Society at Whittier please contact him [email protected] tainment experience. College together and created a bond of or visit www.mylefthand-themovie.com. "What this new entertainment para- brotherhood that endured during the next digm will look like nobody knows," he 18 years—through graduations, each other's mused. "If 'Indiana Jones VI' is released weddings, and being there from just the six years from now, are you going to small, trivial moments to the phenomenally WHITTIER want to download it and see it on large challenges. your big screen or have the communal Seven of us returned for this reunion WEEKEND experience?.. .1 would miss the theatrical I NOW APPEARING. (my cancer fight was the impetus for this experience; at least I can't fall asleep on Clott is now with trip—count it as something good cancer the couch if I am at the movies." the NBC animated has brought about). Fortunately, one of children's show, The them was our pledge captain and boy- 2008 ZULA Patrol, which scout Bernard (Veljacic '94), who can has a science-driven set up a tarp in pouring-down rain. The ON OCTOBER 16-19, 2008, come back to teaching curriculum rain continued unabated for the next day- campus for a fun-filled weekend reconnectin adopted by National with your classmates, cheering on the Poet Head Start, as well and-a-half. But that didn't matter because as by several states. once the tarp was up we spent most of football team during the Homecoming match the time between the fire, the tarp, and up against the University of Redlands, and the beer coolers. celebrating Latino heritage during the 37th We reminisced, drank, and smoked Annual Tardeada festival. You also will not too much, tried fishing, and once the want to miss the Grand Opening of the new weather turned nice we went bathing at Campus Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Octobe the McCreedy hot springs—appropriately 17. Join major donors, trustees, and other renamed "McCreepy" by Andy (McDonald honored guests for a brief ceremony and tour '94), following too many hairy nudists, of the newest facility at Whittier. Listed to t weirdo truckers, and a bather with right is the full program for the weekend: a colostomy bag. In all, we created
>> POETS COME BACK. IF YOU'D LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE YOUR TALENTS TO THE ALUMNI HOUSE PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS, 562.907.4222. 46 CATCHING UP WITH ERIN CLANCY '07, THOMAS R. PICKERING FELLOW
Continuing with her multi-year Pickering Fellowship for the Department of State, this summer Erin relocated to Syria for her latest assignment, working in the U.S. Embassy. Here, she shares a few observations and impressions made during her first days...
Though I have been here in Damascus less, drive away from work. I was expecting to there have already been sarcastic than 24 hours, I think I'm going to be in travel by taxi, but instead I'll be picked up exchanges in Arabic and English. Love with Syria by the time I leave. It is and dropped off most days by the Embassy It's a very small post so everyone much different than Cairo; Damascus is very motor pool. In summary, don't feel too sorry is pretty excited to have an extra dean and quiet, the drivers don't use their for me—life is good. hand. I've been handed the human horns nearly as much, and tend to obey I've spent a good deal of my first day rights portfolio—Mike McBride should be traffic "regulations" far better than their running around the Chancellery getting things proud—and a few other reports to get Egyptian brothers. I can't wait for the week- set up, memorizing passwords, shaking back to Washington on a bi-weekly basis. end so I can dig into the culture and go hands, and getting settled in. I haven't I'm going to try and get into more of "my walking around (find a cafe with shisha so met with the Charge or 0CM yet (number 2 issues" on the international security side I can people watch) and get a sense of the and number 3 people, but really number 1 and the Israel-Syria negotiations. city outside the confines of the Embassy and 2 since we have no Ambassador here), Other than that, I've been "assigned" and my apartment. but in passing, both of them seem great. to attend lots of National Day parties and I'm living in West Mezzah, which is a My colleagues and immediate boss in the receptions after work, of course, on behalf posh enclave of the diplomatic community Political/Economic section are going to of the U.S. Government—I get to be a (surprise, surprise) and I'm a 15-minute be really fun to work for and with, and strategic mingler. Huge responsibility.
5:00 p.m. - Dinner 1:00 p.m. - Whittier Scholars Reception 7:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. :OO P.M. Purple 8 Gold Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet 7:30 p.m. Campus Center Grand Opening 2:00 p.m. LBGT & Friends Reception 8:00 p.m. Pep Rally (with special guest!) 3:00 p.m. Whittier College Football vs. RIDAY, OCTOBER 12 8:30 p.m. Reunion Receptions University of Redlands 0:00 a.m. Registration and Hospitality 6:00 p.m. - Reunion Class Dinners :00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 I 0:00 a.m. Broadoaks Open House 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Hospitality 8:00 P.M. After Hours, Classes of 1988-2008 1:00 a.m. Poet College Session I: 4:00 p.m. and all other alumni who are young- Dr. Joseph Price at-heart! 9:00 a.m. Poet Awards Breakfast I 2:00 p.m. Lunch/Reunion Class Luncheons (See page 49 for award recipients)
I 2:00 p.m. Class of 1993 Frisbee Throw 9:30 a.m. Class of 1963 Campus Tour 7:30 a.m. Walk with President Herzberger :30 p.m. Poet College Session II: 11:00 a.m. Alumni Campus Tour Dr. Richard Cheatham '68 9:00 a.m. Golden Anniversary Brunch 11:00 a.m. Whittier College Men's Soccer vs. ':30 p.m. Poet College Session III: Cal Lutheran University 11:00 a.m. Reunion Class brunches Dr. Greg Woirol and Dr. Charles Lame 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - Society Brunches Whittier College Day at :30 p.m. Election 2008: Whittier Perspectives 1:00 P.M. First Friends Church on the Political Process 1:00 P.M. 12:30 - Meet & Greet with the President Reunion Concert with Ray Erickson '63 :30 p.m. Class of 1993 Campus Tour 1:30 p.m. & Louise (O'Guinn) Moon '62
:00 P.M. Clift Bookstore Plaque Unveiling 1:00 P.M. Alumni All-Society Mixer 4:00 p.m. - 37th Annual Tardeada 6:00 p.m. 1:00 P.M. Alumni Choir rehearsal
>> LIVING OR WORKING ABROAD? SHOW US YOUR POET PRIDE BY SENDING YOUR PHOTO HOLDING A COPY OF THE ROCK OR WEARING WHITTIER GEARS SUBMIT TO [email protected]. 47 REGIONAL REPORTS ON THE SHELF HAWAI'I WASHINGTON STATE The Hawai'i alums were busy during the On July 27, our 9th annual picnic for spring recruiting students for Whittier at the incoming students, their families, and area Local college fairs, and were successful in alumni took place, once again at the Lake
helping recruit 12 new Poets from the islands Washington home of Trustee Ken '53 and li Geoff Shepard '66 celebrated the summer launch
ok to attend Whittier this fall. During the Betsy Greenbaum. The weather cooperated of his new book, The Secret Plot to Make Ted lj
lk summer, the island alumni group hosted its Kennedy President: Inside the for our outdoor picnic, and we had a variety fi
I annual send-off reception for incoming stu- of activities going, including swimming, Real Watergate Conspiracy, with dents and their parents. The new Poets had vollyball, badminton, and a wonderful rAW a talk given at the Richard M. the opportunity to meet current students and Nixon Presidential Library and barbecue (yes, this is a sport!). This year The Secret Plot to Make other alumni who are part of the Whittier we had a Hawai'ian theme (not to compete Museum in Yorba Linda, hosted TED KENNEDY ohana! Elizabeth Power Robison, vice presi- with our Hawai'ian alumni group!), com- by library director Tim Naftali. President dent for advancement, attended the send-off plete with tiki torches, island shirts, and Shepard's non-fiction work and got a flavor of Hawaiian hospitality. centers on the politics of the a fantastic musical group playing ukeleles. In December, the Poet alumni and their Poet special guests were President Sharon Watergate scandal—and how political forces were friends will again volunteer with the Winter Herzberger and Ana Gutierrez '97, associate "mustered, aligned, and deployed" to impact the Special Olympics bowling tournament, marking director for alumni relations. presidential election following Watergate. their 5th anniversary helping with this event. For several years, Shepard was a fixture in the Coming up in early December, we'll It's a wonderful way to give to the community be hosting our popular "Holiday Party," Nixon White House, first as a White House Fellow, while having lots of fun at the same time. (no plans for a repeat Hawai'ian theme, then as a senior member of the Domestic Counsel Bowling skills are not necessary. All that's though!), and we hope to grow more of our staff. After leaving the Ford Administration in 1975, needed is a positive attitude and loud voice to he spent the next 30 years in corporate law, Poet alumni gatherings in the year ahead. cheer on the athletes! We are People-Offering- If you are anywhere near the beautiful primarily in the insurance industry. Energy-Time-and-Service (POETS)! Pacific Northwest, we would love to have As part of the 2008-09 Dezember Alumni House you join us in any of our events. programming, Shepard will be on campus to discuss his work with students, faculty, and alumni on V REPRESENT. Hawai'i Chapter leaders Maura Yee '76 and Chris Imoto '75 November 6. (For more information about this event, visit a local college fair to talk up Whittier College and the Poet life. please contact the Office of Alumni Relations. 562.907.4222 or [email protected].( Freelance writer Karin Peavey '79 has released her first book, Hot Chocolate for the Spirit: 30 Simple Bible Truths To Warm Your Heart, a collection of devotionals that offer a daily prayer and lesson plan to help you read through the entire books of Psalms and Proverbs in one month. Peavy's work has appeared in several magazines for children, teens, and young adults; she currently publishes a free, weekly e-mail column What is God up to Today?, which is read by more than 4,000 subscribers in nine countries.
>> CHAPTERS RULE. TO JOIN THE HAWAI'I POETS, E-MAIL [email protected]. TO JOIN THE WASHINGTON STATE POETS, E-MAIL [email protected] 48 . AND THE POET AWARD GOES TO...
Jay '97an omi Penny (Cams) Fraumeni '68 Joseph P (Garcia) Arroyo '97
DURING WHI1TIER WEEKEND, Poet Awards B. CHEATHAM '68. An active participant within the past 15 years and who have will be presented to the following alumni and in College and community activities, Dr. demonstrated significant achievement, will special friends on Saturday, October 18, 2008 Cheatham has served for the past decade be given to JAY '97 AND NIKOMI (GARCIA) in A.J. Villalobos Hall. Please join us to honor as Director of the Media Center. In 2007 he ARROYO '97. Civic-minded restaurant Read the full these exemplary and deserving recipients: helped to launch the Film Studies program entrepreneurs, Jay and Nikomi own Phlight biography of each ALUMNI COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD, at the College. Restaurant in Uptown Whittier and continue 2008 Poet Award for important contributions made by alumni ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, for to give back to the Whittier community. recipients at to their home communities, will be given to outstanding achievement in his or her HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD, for www.whittier.edu/ CATHY PEARCE STAN DIFORD '81. Cathy is career, will be given to PENNY (CARNS) outstanding non-alumni members of the alumni. currently Assistant City Manager of Santa Ana. FRAUMENI '68. Penny's career in education College community who have enhanced the She was recently made president-elect for has earned her numerous awards, including Whittier College experience for alumni, will Soroptimist International of the Americas for California Principal of the Year, Principal of be given to DR. JOSEPH PRICE. Celebrating 40,000 members in 16 countries. She is pas- Distinction, and the Outstanding Principal 25 years on the Whittier College staff, sionate about helping girls around the world. Award. She is currently an advocate for Dr. Price has served in many capacities in ALUMNI SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE, public school funding. addition to being a beloved Professor of for extensive service to the College since OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD, Religious Studies. He also represents the graduation, will be given to DR. RICHARD for recognition of alumni who have graduated College in numerous community activities.
MORE THAN 350 NEW GRADUATES collected their diplomas this past May. And though they may have left campus, they have in no way left Whittier College. Today, this new crop of Poet alumni are staying connected with their alma mater through use of our online community—a password-protected site where alumni of all ages can find an event to attend, connect with fellow Poets all over the world, and recapture the Whittier College spirit. To register for the online community, contact the Office of Alumni Relations ([email protected] or 562.907.4222) and get your individual user ID/password. You'll be glad you did!
Pictured (Left to right): Aengus "Gus" Crawley '0 President Herzberger, and Matt Jung '0
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T-' TO PET ) BECOME A CLASS AGENT! Class Agents are Whittier College ambassadors, charged with helping build a strong connection between alumni MARRIAGES & COMMITMENTS and their alma mater. Each time The Rock is published, news appears in Poet-to- Patti Gooing '78 and Dennis Goughary, May 20, Poet because Class Agents have individually reached out to classmates to collect 2007. -*Carey Baker '95 and Jason Ffalio, May 3, 2008. -+ Kimberly Huddleston '97 and Brian Treacy, personal and professional updates, then shared that information with the College.
S -)Michael Dobrzycki '98 September 15, 2007. and Always in-the-know, Class Agents are some of our most valuable volunteers. Ayesha Shaikh, Whittier College assistant professor of psychology, December 31, 2006. -+Nicole Palacios '04 NOTE Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to and Aaron Silva, October 13, 2007. keep up with your classmates and friends. At this time, Class Agents are needed BIRTHS & ADOPTIONS for the following class years: 1935, 1936, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1944, CLASS To Eric and Kay (Ryan) Nay '90, a daughter, Elisa, born February 7, 2008. -*To Dan and Toni (King) 1945, 1947, 1951, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1976, 1977, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1996, 1997, Ridley '95, a son, Gunnar Howard, born March 15, 2008. -*To Mitch '96 and Lyn (Dobrzycld) Carty '96, 2006, and 2007. To become a Class Agent, or learn more about the role, contact a son; Spencer Miles, born January 9, 2007. -+10 the Office of Alumni Relations at 562.907.4222 or [email protected]. Michael and Rachel (Homel) Rice '96, a daughter, Isabelle Alene, born March 12, 2008. -*To Mark McManus and Tracy Kemp-McManus '96, a son, Nathan Scott, born April 12, 2008. 410 Bradford Eadie and Erika Hernandez-Eadie '98, a son, Jonah Class Agent Class Agent Morgan, born June 24, 2008. 410 C.J.'oo and Kelly '50 CLASS AGENT NEEDED '53 Mrs. Florence (Albarian) Morrison (Lynch) Carty '00, a daughter, Taylor Ann, born P.O. Box 130 January 19, 2007. -*10 Paul and Marlaza (Espinoza) Jamul, CA 91935-0130 Avina '00, a son, Nicholas Aidan, born April 19, Robert Fisher works in the Hanford, CA, Rotary, golfs,
2007. -3 To M. Rene '00 and Michele (Gagliano) and boats; wife Niki is involved in the SPCA and Kings Eric Scott welcomed his first great-granddaughter into Islas '02, a daughter, Michaela Ruth, born November Art Center. The couple recently returned from a South the world in February 2008. 7, 2006. -3To James '03 and Heidi (Rottach) Bailey '05, American cruise from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro. Next is a Columbia River cruise, following the Lewis and a son, Frank, born October 23, 2007. Clark expedition. Class Agent N '56 Dr. Stu E. Gothold CLASS NOTES 10121 Pounds Avenue Class Agent Whittier, CA 90603-1649 CLASS AGENT NEEDED '44 Class Agent CLASS AGENT NEEDED Jane (Breslin) Gharibian was thrilled and honored to William Mountcastle's latest book, The Secret be made a character in Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Ministry of Jesus: Pioneer Prophet of Interfaith Dialogue Barbara (Mitchell) Koch moved to a Tucson retire- Lahiri's story, "Year's End," which appears in her new and World Spirituality, was published by University ment community two years ago, after her husband book, Unaccustomed Earth. She and husband Peter are Press of America. The book offers a new interpretation passed away. She now lives closer to her two daugh- still living in Arizona; Peter is preparing for a benefit of the Crucifixion drama and an alternate reading of ters. -+ Mary (Phelan) Kelly celebrated her 86th concert with a Phoenix Symphony violinist in the fall, the "fourth gospel." birthday in "great health!" She reminds everyone to and Jane continues her walking and volunteering. exercise their privelege to vote in November. Class Agent Class Agent '52 Mrs. Mary (Crouch) Hawley '57 Mrs. Sydney A. (Foster) Nichols Class Agent 1402 La Riata Drive '49 2453 Studebaker Road Mrs. Vivian (Fallis) Chapman La Habra Heights, CA 90631 8334 Calmosa Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815-2429 Whittier, CA 90602-2833 Gene Wyne writes, "As I think back to my struggles as William "Mo" Mareanoto was one of two recent a 17-year-old freshman at Whittier in 1948, I realize they Irma (McCausland) Hughes spends a great deal of recipients of the nation's highest honor for community were mainly social as I tried to adjust to college. I am time with her "900+ orchids" and her eight societies, service-the President's Voluteer Service Award. very grateful for the help of my classmates and instruc- where she's still learning about her plants. She also His record of service spans 50 years and more than tors, especially Drs. Pyle, James, and President Jones." enjoys attending the theatre and watching football, 35,000 hours. baseball, and basketball.
>> CALL OF THE WILD. TREK THROUGH THE INCOMPARABLE LANDSCAPE OF SOUTH AFRICA ON A POET TRAVELS EXCURSION, SEPTEMBER 14-23, 2009. 50 CONTACT THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS FOR INFORMATION, 562.907.4222.
a dental hygenist on an Indian Reservation in Hoopa. Class Agent Class Agent For the last nine years she has been remodeling her '58 Rev. E. Neill Richards '61 Dr. Gary & Mrs. Marian (Voss) Goodson cottage and "adjacent structures." 29 Lehigh Place P.O. Box 8881 Glen Rock, NJ 07452-1423 Brea, CA 92822-5881 Class Agent '66 Dr. Irving Hoffman Class Agent NeW Richards writes: "Our 50th Michael Doyle received awards for two of his published 5639 Westmont Road REUNION, Oct. 17-19, is rapidly approaching, and your books, Built on the Rock: A History of St. Luke Lutheran Whittier, CA 90601-2648 Reunion Committee is hard at work. The College has Church, Claremont, CA and Feed My Sheep: A History of a number of things planned and so does our com- the Hispanic Missions in the Pacific Southwest District of Diana (Arcadi) Cooper retired from teaching and mittee. Let me say up front that the committee was the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. All four of Michael's keeps active substituting and spending time with her formed from those that responded to my East appeal award-winning books are available in the Whittier 11 grandchildren. "With all this activity I am rarely contained in a letter that was sent to our whole class. College library. -+Shari (Lowe) Westmoreland and bored, and I'm looking forward to travelling more." But even now, if there are those of you who want to husband Dave '62 are retired and living happily on the -)Sandra (Perry) Hales is a paralegal at her hus- Lend a hand, let one of us know. While you wilt learn Lake in Yorba Linda, CA. They have six gradchildren who band's law office. All of her seven children are married, a bit about particular parts of the celebration in what "keep us very busy." and she has 17 grandchildren. -*Larry Sherrod is follows, let me introduce the committee and their enjoying his 14th year of retirement, splitting his time particular responsibility. Shannon (Mihid) Belles Class Agent between homes in Carson City and Cabo San Lucas. His is heading up the Friday evening reception, assisted '63 Mr. Guy Talbott hobbies include reading, hiking, weight lifting, golf, by Doris (Fitzgerald) Morton and Jim Peters. 7031 Starlight Circle and blue water fishing. Alma (Martins) Roberts is chairing the Reunion Huntington Beach, CA 92647-3543 Dinner efforts with able assistance from Carleen Class Agents (Schutz) Lindberg and Patty (Hare) Streeter. Diane Virginia Cerello enjoys retirement, especially the '68 Mrs. Barbara L. (Brucher) Sentell (Gruenemay) Gerson is leading the Memorabilia Leisure to travel, socialize and read. "The highlight has 307 16th Street collection and is getting assistance from Bob and been two wonderful safaris to east and south Africa. Seal Beach, CA 90740-6516 Kit Roemmele. Rich Elliott is putting together a It's also great to have the time to volunteer to help Mrs. Penny S. (Cams) Fraumeni 'bio-book* Bob Perry and I are working on the class others." -+ Gary Theemling retired from Delta Air Lines 2314 Los Bentos Drive gift with assistance from the whole committee and and is living in Las Vegas, with Pat, his wife of 40 years. Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-4618 others." -Don Alford is a professor emeritus from He volunteers at the Veterans hospital and serves as Metropolitan State College, where he was a member of church counselor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church. Ron Nelson is retired "except for acting, modeling, the biology faculty for 31 years. Don spends consider- and entertainment productions." Wife Tina Michels, able time at the local fitness center and working in Class Agent works for a law firm in Milwaukee and has been a the garden, but his passion is digital photography. He '64 Dr. John H. Crow guitar player and singer for more than 40 years. and wife Donna have visited 22 countries over the past P.O. Box 607 few years, including a summer trip to China and fall Hackettstown, NJ 07840 tour through Austria and Switzerland. -+Ken Class Class Agent N '70 CLASS AGENT NEEDED and wife Harriett traveled through New England last Kathy (Kingsbury) Dobrzycki and husband Leonard fall, where they not only enjoyed the turning of the have enjoyed the last five years of retirement, keeping leaves but also made it a literary journey. "We saw busy with grandchildren and travels to the Hawai'ian Linda (Bradley) Boated reports: "I retired in Twain's home and Harriet Beecher Stowe's cottage, The Islands, New Zealand, and Australia, with plans to December after 30 years working for King County Metro House of Seven Gables, The Old Manse, and the Alcott spend time with friends and family in the Midwest in Seattle, WA. Now I am preparing for my dream hike home. We stayed at the Parker House Hotel in Boston this summer. They live in La Habra, were Kathy is a (over 10 years waiting) of the Pacific Crest Trail. I will with all its history, were inspired at the JFK Library, volunteer for the La Habra Children's Museum. -+David be on the trail about 6 months. My PCTBIog is here: walked the Freedom Trail, had Boston Baked Beans, Mann writes: "I was promoted to the Senior Executive http://www.creativedigitalimages.com/pctblog/ Whoopie Pie, and Scrod at the Quincy Market. We also Service of the Army, as director of the Physical had the best lobster rolls and saw the most recent Sciences Directorate at the Army Research Office, with Class Agent painting by Andrew Wyeth in Maine—even took a quick responsibilities for the Army's research programs in CLASS AGENT NEEDED side trip to the Calvin Coolidge Park and walked the physics, chemistry, and life sciences." Franconia Notch in New Hampshire." -Carolee (King) Reynaldo Dominguez retired from more than 30 years Lawrence and husband Edwin recently moved from Class Agent teaching. He recently vacationed in Canada and Italy, Woodland Hills, CA, her home for 35 years, to '65 Ms. Ronna L. (Ellingson) Clymens and his next stop is San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. a wonderful retirement community in Tucson, AZ. P.O. Box 817 "We are making lots of new friends and enjoying Thousand Palms, CA 92276-0817 new activities."
Joan (Gates) Brady lives in a fishing village called King Salmon, just south of Eureka, CA. She works as
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issues that affect children and families, most notably Eileen (8), Sam (6), and Nicole (3). "When we first public education. Husband David is the chief of police began to talk about getting married, 17 years ago, in Whittier and sons Alexander (18) and Matthew I said that I wanted to have 12 children. Adele told Class Agent (16) are almost all grown up. Alex begins college this me that if I wanted 12 children, I should find another CLASS AGENT NEEDED summer and Matt continues as a fire explorer with the woman. I didn't. Yet, during our 16 years together, we Anaheim Fire Department." have served as foster parents for or adopted 11 different Louis F. Moret has been appointed to a four- children. Way to hang in there, Adele!" Thomas is the year term with the California Public Employees' Class Agent founding pastor of Lake Side Church of the Brethren. Retirement System (CaIPERS) Board of Administration '78 Mrs. Dottie (Blabs) Pendleton 219 Muroc Place by the Assembly Speaker and the State Senate Class Agent 'N Fullerton, CA Rules Committee and the Assembly. Bringing 92833-3225 '82 CLASS AGENT NEEDED
MINIM more than 30 years experience in public admin- istration and finance to the CaIPERS Board, he lm Patti Goousg married husband Patrick on the Athena, i Kevin Buckel reports: "Son Michael led the nation in presently serves on the Investment, Performance and Electra Cruises last year. "We have been best friends field goals through most of last season. It took two 11w - Compensation, Finance, and Benefits and Program 101/2 for years and finally sealed the deal as Mr. & additional games for his chief rival to finally overtake Administration Committees, as well as on the Mrs. Goughary!" -)Sheryl (Jackson) Wolfe was him. He finished with 17 of 23 and was a perfect 34 Policy Subcommittee of the Investment Committee. elected for a four-year term to the Fauquier County, of 34 in extra points. He broke the Riverside County VA, public school board. -),Garth A. Mills, Sr. has record and had five field goals of 50 or more yards." Class Agent been appointed director of development for Heart and '73 Mrs. Deborah (Scott) Gallagher Diabetes centers at the University of Virginia Health Class Agent 'N 3594 Hemlock Services Foundation. '84 Mr. Len W. McLaughlin Reno,NV 89509 25985 Terra Bella Avenue Class Agent Laguna Hills, CA 92653-5635 Sharon (Landers) Ramirez retired after 31 '79 Miss Marina Muñoz years of teaching with Montebello Unified School 11214 Hood Way Ted Larsen was awarded a prestigious grant from The District. "1 love retirement and I am busier than Stanton, CA 90680-2927 Pollock-Krasner Foundation to further his "innovative ever. Consulting, traveling, and enjoying family." style" of sculpture using scrap metals. His newest works Stuart Hanold writes: "1 noticed that only one person were featured in a summer exhibition at Santa Fe's Eight Class Agent from 1979 was mentioned in the last Rock, so I wanted Modern gallery. '74 Mr. Joe Ulrey to update Whittier friends." After graduation, Stuart 11985 Stegmeir Drive went to KIIS Broadcasting School in Hollywood and Class Agent Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-2502 was a radio broadcaster for several years. He next '85 Mrs. Lanore (Larson) Galvin earned a master's in recreation administration and 52611/2 Village Green David Bigelow was appointed to the California worked as an activities and special events coordinator Los Angeles, CA 90016-5207 Commission on Access to Justice. This commission in New Mexico. His life next took "an abrupt turn:" he exists "to ensure that our court system is fair and married wife Liliana, had two children, attended World James Waddell, wife Janine, and son James live in objective, and provides access to all Californians." Harvest Bible School in Taos, and was an award-wining Lake Forest, CA. James will be attending high school as David's successful practice includes product safety, pastor with Angel Fire Foursquare Church. He now a freshman in the fall. professional negligence, and mass tort claims. -'Carol pastors the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare (Eales) Stanley is active in the Pacific Northwest Church in Colorado, currently serves as Montezuma Class Agent alumni group. She is still in private practice as a County Jail chaplain, and is the Director of the Dolores '88 Mr. Kevin M. Burke Chamber. -Frank Smiley psychologist but is also visiting core faculty at Antioch returned from deployment P.O. Box 1166 University in the psychology graduate program. "1 in Iraq and retired as a lieutenant colonel from the Lakeport, CA 95453 was blessed with a third grandchild in March 2008." U.S. Army in November 2007. He is now employed with -+Peter Rakestraw is a clinical association professor the Department of Defense as a Senior Civilian Liaison Sheri (Solomon) Proctor lives with son Zachary (7) in in equine surgery at Texas A&M Univeristy. Officer in the greater Los Angeles area. Northern California and works for a non-profit organiza- tion that supports families who have children with Class Agent Class Agent special needs. Shed is an advocate for her son who has CLASS AGENT NEEDED '81 Mr. Ralph M. Dayton Autism. -+Joel Whisler continues his work as a choir 314 South Chehalem Street director for El Monte High School and recently returned Newberg, OR 97132-3206 Diane (Quezeda) Singer writes: "lam running for from choir trips to both Hawai'i and San Francisco. the state legislature in California—actually the state assembly, 60th district. I have been working as a col- Lynn (Dockstader) Smiley is the oncology services lege professor and community activist, with a focus on director for St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, CA. -Thomas Hanks, wife Adele, and daughter Hope (4) added three children to their family by adoption:
>> GREEK WEEK. JOIN FELLOW POETS FOR A TOUR OF ANCIENT LANDS, VINTAGE WINES, AND THE BLUE AEGEAN SEA, WHEN POET TRAVELS HITS 52 ATHENS AND THE ISLE OF POROS, MAY 22-31, 2009. Briggs '94 and Mitch Carty '96, Dave Lowrey Class Agent '94, and Giffin Himmelright '95. Carey and husband Class Agent '89 '06 Ms. Jan Williams Ms. Shannon (Walker) Mooers Jason live in Manhattan, where she is a vice president 30306 Oise Drive 13724 Eariham Drive for Goldman, Sachs and Co. -Jennifer Webb writes: Menifee, CA 92584-8970 Whittier, CA 90602 "Hanging out in Georgia (God help me!) while looking for my next dive job. Looks like I'll be headed to Grand Nash Ream lives in San Francisco and is the director Stacy (Stonehocker) Wiusler enjoys being a stay-at- Cayman, and that ain't a bad way to make a living. of CNR, Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in home mom to kids Jordan and Taylor. -*Charles Van Gave up my 'high-priced' desk jockey job in 2005 and that his father is the most private equity, and a program leader for RealAcad, Steenburgh tells The Rock became a scuba instructor." influential man in his life; Dr. Treser is the second. a not-for-profit initiative that grooms talent around the globe. He just completed his second marathon in Class Agent N, 100/0 at the Big Sur Class Agent CLASS AGENT NEEDED the last year, finishing in the top '90 Mr. Kevin H. Marshall Marathon in Northern California. P.O. Box 661703 Arcadia, CA 91066-1703 Mitch Carty was named director of budgets and finance for CIF Southern Section, where he will be working with the athletic programs of over 800 IN MEMORIAM Class Agent Kevin Marshall writes: "1 have begun my California high schools. career in Law enforcement with LAPD and currently work '35 Roberta "Bobby" (Gates) Wilson, May 12, 2008. -+'36 Margaret (Shumard) Kenworthy, in the valley assigned to Devonshire Division. At the end of July, I leave for five more months of training with the Class Agent N December 21, 2007. 4'39 Arthur Logue, May 3, '98 Mr. Keristofer D. Seryani Army National Guard and will be deployed overseas soon 2008. 4'42 Norfleet "Cal" Callicott, April 24, 2008. 521 Meandering Lane -+Sheri (Trzeciak) Orrahood lives in the 4'42 Venona (Holmes) Fox, September 30, 2007. thereafter." Turlock, CA 95382 Phoenix area with husband Scott and family. She works -*'44 Kathleen (Ball) Sebastian, December 27, part-time at her children's elementary school and is con- 2007. 4'46 Janie (McMillan) Reitherman, date Brandy Quinn will be starting a doctoral program in sidering going for a master's degree in school psychology. unknown. -I'46 Marjorie (Searle) Bonner, January educational psychology at Stanford in the faLl of 2008. 17,2008. 4'48 William Bayless, February 1, 2008. -)'47 Lois (Anderson) Roessler, May 22, 2008. Class Agent '94 Class Agent N 4'48 Mark Roessler, date unknown. -3'48 Howard Ms. Robin Lynn Hickin '99 1101 W. Stevens Avenue. #208 Ms. Tami Hallman-Neavez Seelye, February 12, 2008. -3'49 Jean (Williams) Costa Mesa, CA 92707 6692 McDuffie Road Seitz, March 30, 2008. -9'50 Elwyn "El" Dyer, Pinson, AL 35126 March 3, 2008. -*'50 Bonnie (Hale) Snape, January -)'51 Alan Hiltscher, February 26, 2008. Andy McDonald and Shelley (Vaught) McDonald '93 2, 2008. Nicole (Palacios) Silva is an editor at Inside Weddings September live in Portland, with son Logan (9) and daughter Abbey -+'52 Patricia Ann (Albright) Bunning, magazine and received a master's degree in humani- October 3, (8). Andy continues his decade-long service to student 18,2007. -)'53 Mahlon P. Hamann, ties with an emphasis in English from Mount St. Mary's 2007. January artists as director of career advising programs at Pacific -*'53 Marjorie (Hopley) Hurlimann, College. -*Erik Stegman reports: "I have accepted a 11, 2008. November 28, 2007. Northwest College of Art (PNCA). He is also enrolled in a -)'53 Charles Killer, position with the Policy Research Center at the National date unknown. 555-hour program to be licensed as a massage therapist -'53 Maria (Oosterbann) Hannam, Congress of American Indians in Washington, D.C. I will April 19, and plans to move into the healing arts full-time over -*'53 Ann Louise (Owens) Patterson, be managing a newly-launched program that will target the next few years. "Shelley is substitute teaching and 2008. -3'53 Cherie (Willard) Love, January 29, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to develop April 9, 2008. is in high demand from teachers in the district. Son 2008. -9'54 Beverly (Kohn) Pierno, issue-based research networks. These networks will play May 2, 2008. Logan is most at home on the soccer field, although he -*'SS H. Paul Bryeans, -)'58 Eleanor a key role in the Center's broader effort to cultivate February 2008. does very well in the classroom. Abbey is in the Talented (Bannerman) Glass, -'59 Doris community-driven research projects so that they can September 26, 2006. and Gifted (TAG) program and is an old-soul that has (Molumby) Olsen, 4'61 Jon develop a longer term policy strategy in Indian Country. May 2008. date many questions and holds many answers." Longfellow, 4'68 Gary P. Jones, I've been very busy completing a joint JD/MA American unknown. -+'68 Ester Soriano-Hewitt, April 3, Indian Studies program at UCLA, and, for the last year 2008. -)'70 Wilhelmina Whitfield, May 15, 2008. Class Agent N and a half, I've been employed with the UCLA Law -*'89 Vibeke Break, January 4, 2007. -*'98 Audrey '95 Ms. Nanette (Do) Boerner 122 Nimitz Avenue school as a researcher on the first comprehensive study (Suzuki) Milani, April 5, 2008. Redwood City, CA 94041 of the administration of criminal jurisdiction in Indian Country. The study is funded by the National Institute of Justice, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice. EDITOR'S NOTE: At press time The Rock Carey Baker was married in May in East Hampton, NY. received notice that Olive (Chandler) Clift '41 The wedding was attended by several other Poet alums had passed away on August 12, 2008. A including Carey's Athenian sisters Lyn (Dobrzycki) Carty '96, Linda (Muñoz) Lowrey '95, Melanie special tribute will be given at the Clift (Rivas) Himmelright '95, Stacey (Mangano) Bookstore dedication during Whittier Weekend, Friday, October 17, at 5 p.m.
>> POETS IN CYBERSPACE. JOIN OUR ALUMNI ONLINE COMMUNITY TODAY BY LOGGING ON TO WHITTIER.EDU/ALUMNI. 53 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR that we were sure would lead to feminine acceptance of our personal invitations and MONA KAI: DEBUNKED! be an academic exercise at the same time. I read with great amusement the footer in MEMORIES OF THE SPOT The Mona Kai was placed in the fictitious the latest Rock that declared that in 1969 Continued from page 2... Playboy top ten college parties list at that the MonaKai was declared one of the top place and time. The one experience I remember in train- ten college parties by Playboy magazine. It The experiment was launched on the ing was not to spread mayonnaise on tuna is fun to know that a simple college prank following Monday morning. By the end of sandwiches ([I suppose to be] thrifty??) as has grown into an urban legend and has the day the "Playmate of the Year" was the tuna had already been mixed with mayo. been given new life in 2008. going to be at the dance along with Hugh S However, I received a complaint from my It all started one Friday afternoon in Hefner himself. By all measures the fraud 1967 when some of the Lancer Brothers first customer. The young man said, "There's we had perpetrated was a resounding were drinking iced tea at Lore's Fla Pen not enough mayo on the bread—this is too success and the party was good too.
'S NOTE (sic) down on Washington Boulevard. One dry." So, I compliantly added more. (I lacked No one would believe us that the of the Brothers mentioned that there had OR courage, I suppose.) Our menu was limited, Playboy list was a hoax. So, we gave up been a discussion in his psych class about but The Spot did catch on. It was the closest trying and enjoyed the ride. the famous circle test where one person
EDIT refreshment stand hinting on a "student —WILLIAM G. LANNAN '68 whispers a detailed message into the ear union/snack-bar" that we had. Of course, of the person sitting beside them and so we had our three meals at the Campus Inn. Compliments on the spring edition of on around the circle until it reaches the What simple days.. .and so happy. The Rock! The format is outstanding. message's originator. The whole point of Glad The Spot lives on. It's about time the pages were loaded with the test was to illustrate how much the photographs. It's now a pleasure to read. In -FLORALIE (ROGERS) ANTHONY '50 message had changed by the time it had past times I'd glance through and then toss made it around the circle. it in the round file. Grab a table in The Spot Fueled by the iced tea, we decided to and I'll treat you to a sundae of your choice. UNDER THE SAME MOON run our own experiment. Since the Mona By the way, in 1953 The Spot, as shown in Continued from page 35... Kai was just a few weeks away and many the The Rock, did not exist! of us didn't have dates, we decided to their own Anglo culture. Nevertheless, both create some excitement about the dance —WALTER J. NELSON '53 these women are devoid of much depth and even unable to communicate with "the help." It is Rosario and her coworkers—fellow illegal immigrants—who are capable of learning EXPELLED INDIANA JONES another language to survive in two worlds. Continued from page 33... Continued from page 34... The title of the film is in itself ambiguous. But, again, to expect that science, odds. Indy time and again discovers that While it seems to mean that the moon can as a human endeavor, would be free from the world is larger than he ever imagined, be shared by mother and son wherever they misuse and misinterpretation is unreason- more dangerous but also more beautiful. are [geographically or linguistically], we have able. Science joins religion (and every other This is the secret to his enduring appeal to question to what extent that moon could human activity) in having a history that and what we ultimately take away from the appear the same during the entire week in sometimes seems abhorrent to us today. films—not the escapist joy-ride, but the which this story develops. How is it possible I wish that these questions had been belief that we can overcome our own chal- that this full moon is always successfully asked in the movie. But, instead of being lenges, and that it is worthwhile to framed by those small windows usually seen in asked, we are simply told what to think. do so. Kingdom the Crystal Skull nay poor neighborhoods? Is that an invitation to a of It is stunningly hypocritical to couch such never supplant Raiders or The Last Crusade symbolic reading of the film? Perhaps. anti-intellectualism as an effort to insist on as the apex of the series, but it is a very In the end, though, the film's realism is so freedom of thought and the pursuit of truth. satisfying adventure and a fitting last bow exquisitely manipulated that it runs the risk of Unfortunately, there seems to be a for the man in the leather hat. jeopardizing the fragile pact of verisimilitude I great deal of this going around these days. with the spectator, who, as soon as s/he leaves My only possible reaction to this movie the theater, confronts the streets and realizes to is to pray for increased scientific literacy, what extent s/he has been exposed to simply an informed conversations—and for God's sake, interesting fairy tale. I real education. I
>> WHAT'S YOUR STORY? HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY OF THE POET CAMPUS TO SHARE? USING YOUR DEGREE IN AN UNUSUAL WAY? THEN LET US KNOW VIA [email protected]. 54 WHITTIER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIRMAN ALUMNI TRUSTEE PRESIDENT EMERITUS Richard I. Gilchrist '68, J.D. Tim Lambirth (WLS) J.D. '78 Eugene S. Mills, Ph.D., LL.D., L.H.D.
VICE CHAIRMAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE Willard V. Harris, Jr. '55, L.H.D. '02 REPRESENTATIVE Sharon D. Herzberger Dennis Welch '68 President SECRETARY Ernie Z. Park, J.D. PRESIDENT OF THE Jan Legoza ALUMNI BOARD Vice President for Finance and Administration TREASURER Rachel (Homel) Rice '96 Donald E. Wood, L.H.D. '98 Neil H. Cogan, LL.B. TRUSTEES EMERITI Vice President for Legal Education Steven C. Ai '76 Richard H. Deihl '49 and Dean of Whittier Law School Christopher T. Cross '62 Rayburn S. Dezember '53 Susan D. Gotsch John H. Crow '64, Ph.D. Charlotte D. Graham, L.H.D. '99 Vice President for Academic Affairs Vincent J. Daigneault '85 H. Chandler Myers, J.D., LL.D. '88 and Dean of Faculty Kristine E. Dillon '73, Ph.D. Hubert C. Perry '35 Peter E. Feinberg '82 Anthony R. Pierno '54 Lisa Meyer Shayne Cox Gad '71 Carl Randolph '43, Ph.D., LL.D. '82 Vice President for Enrollment Alfred J. Gobar '53, M.A. '55, Elden L. Smith '62 Elizabeth Power Robison Ph.D.. L.H.D '05 Roberta G. Veloz '57 Vice President for Advancement Kenneth S. Greenbaum '53 Alan "Rusty" Gregory Barbara Ondrasik Groce '57 Wayne Harvey '60 Charles E. Hawley, Jr. '51 Donald J. Herrema '74 Caroline (Patterson) Ireland '43 Edwin Keh '79 Alice (Darling) Lowe '37 Alan H. Lund '71 David D. Mandarich Sharon (Ettinger) McLaughlin James E. Mitchell, J.D. '62 James R. Parks Ed Petersen '93 Ruth B. Shannon, L.H.D. '92 Geoffrey C. Shepard '66 Willard W. Shepherd, Sr. Judith A. (Kjellberg) Swayne '63 Maxine (Murdy) Trotter '47 Alfred J. Villalobos '65 WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS. Trustee Barabara (Ondrasik) Groce'57, Ben Foden '09, and Dr. David Groce were Steven Weston '83 among the 150 celebrants attending the Annual Scholarship Luncheon, held in April at the Bonnie Belt Wardman Library... Robert Zemsky '62 A business major with a minor in Japanese, Foden is this year's recipient of the Class of 1957 Scholarship—and amon the more than 70 percent of students receiving some form of College-funded grant support.
>> A NOTABLE TRUSTEE IN THE 1950s WAS LA MOTTE T. COHU, WIDELY REGARDED AS AN AVIATION INDUSTRY PIONEER. COHU SERVED TERMS AS PRESIDENT FOR THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN AIRLINES, AND TWA, AMONG OTHERS. 55
SENIOR MOMENTS
Lesley Cole '08 Is Going Places
HOMETOWN: Lynnwood, WA
MAJOR: Political Science, Religious Studies, French
MINOR: 3 majors will suffice, thank you.
STATS: Rhodes Scholar nominee; Summa Cum Laude; Dean's List (7 semesters); Ben Burnette PoliSci Award, Outstanding Senior in French Award; Outstanding Performance in Music Award; Poet Exemplar nominee; honor societies: Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership/ service), vice president of Pt Sigma Alpha (political science), Pi Delta Phi (French), Theta Alpha Kappa (religion); Model United Nations (Secretary-General of Model UN of the Far West); French Club; Chamber Music; president and founder of STAN:D (anti-genocide group); fastpitch softball, Natural Flight (Ultimate Frisbee team).
PLANS POST-GRADUATION: Starting my two- year assignment with Teach for America in one of New Orleans' most impoverished school dis- tricts. Next, a joint master's/Ph.D. program in political science and public policy. (Basically, I want to stay in school for as long as possible.)
FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS TO STUDY: Professor Mike McBride's office.
MOST UNUSUAL THING I EVER DID WHILE AT COLLEGE: Tasting cow tongue in Argentina (during a JanTerm class).
ACCOMPLISHMENT I'M MOST PROUD OF OVER MY COLLEGE CAREER: Performing Mozart's 3rd Horn Concerto in Eflot on the French horn.
BEST THING ABOUT BEING PART OF MODEL by listening to Bob Marley and analyzing ADVICE TO INCOMING FRESHMEN: Try every- U.N.: Wielding unadulterated power, just Rastafarian language in his songs. Instead thing you can, even if it tastes bad, is a bad like at the real U.N.! But really, as you are of writing a research paper, we each learned idea, or your mom wouldn't approve. It's all researching and preparing information on your and recited a sura from the Our'an in Arabic. about garnering as many stories and as much country for the year, you develop a connec- My final project involved a presentation on experience as you can. It's okay to do some tion to it that keeps you interested in what is aboriginal use of sound, music, and dance—I good things along the way too—like Helping going on there. It's amazing to hear your peers played the didgeridoo, another student taught Hands Day! chatting about what is going on in Lesotho. an accompanying Australian dance, and the MOST SURPRISING THING I LEARNED AT Knowing where it is is impressive enough. whole class clapped and danced with us. WHITTIER: Sometimes the best thing you can MOST UNIQUE CLASS TAKEN: Sound and the CLASSES I WISH I HAD TAKEN: African Political do is ask for help, even when you think you Religious Experience with Marilyn Gottschall Systems, beginning Spanish or Chinese, any- can do it alone. and Farooq Hamid. We would start class thing with [English professor] Sean Morris.
56 Ken Waldman, Alaska's Fiddling Poet California Theatre Center's The Ugly Duckling" aawa, Eddie Kamae & The Sons of Hawai'i
When you think of the seasonal programming at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, these are just a few words that come to mind—and with good reason.
pirit. No' ere es e .'i.isill you find th Hawai'ian people, the legacy of their native dance, and the power of their music as in the Aloha Concert Series.
Family. Theater brings people together in a singular experience. Most importantly, the Family Series delivers timeless classic stories, such as The Ugly Duckling and Peter and the Wolf, for older folks to relive, younger people to experience for the first time, and patrons of all ages to share.
Community. With its yearly Educational Community Outreach programs, the Shannon Center benefits local schoolchildren and educators by enhancing existing arts programs and, in some cases, providing a fully-realized cultural arts program.
SPIRIT. FAMILtCOMMUN!TY. Find it now at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts.
The 2008-2009 Season is currently underway. Please check our website'. (www.shannoncenter.org) for upcoming acts, performance dates and times, directions, and ticket prices. If you would like to learn more about our Educational Community Outreach program or are interested in getting involved with this initiative, please contact Shannon Center Theater Manager David Palmer at [email protected].
Shannon Center programs are supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. FOR YEARS, ARTIST AND ENTREPRENEUR JOHN L. "JACK" FOX 11 '55 AND HIS WIFE SANDI, former curator of quilts for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, have planned to designate a portion of their estate to benefit both of their alma maters. Recently, though, they decided their gift could have greater impact on Whittier College and increased its designated portion of their estate. And it was Jack's wonderful memories of playing football at Whittier under legendary coach George Allen that helped the couple choose where their legacy might best be applied. According to Sandi, she's heard "just about every story there is to tell about Coach Allen and Jack's Poet football days." Therefore, it made perfect sense to establish the John L. "Jack" Fox II '55 Football Program JOHN L. "JACK" ANDfiAND ,5/}oX Endowment Fund, which will be used to support annual operations such as team travel, uniforms, and equipment. For more information about how you can estab Ish your Thanks to the foresight and generosity of the Foxes, the own legacy, call or write today. Poets will be able to maintain a strong presence on the Office of Advancement grid-iron in perpetuity, and other scholar-athletes will enjoy a similar, transformative experience at Whittier for WEBSITE: www.whittier.edu/waystogive generations to come. E-MAIL: [email protected] TEL: 562.907.4842
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