For alumni and friends of University High School, College of Education, Illinois State University

Vol. 14 No. 2 Fall 2009

Alumni Newsletter

Ogonna Nnamani from start to finish

By Joanna Pelletier ter to focus on her studies than worry As her love for sports grew, he and his Ogonna Nnamani’s heart throbbed as she about participating in sports but they wife, Uzo, were there to help their deter- watched Jackie Joyner-Kersee press through supported her. Every night after dinner, mined daughter. the last 200 meters of the 1992 women’s she and her dad would take short walks “I consider myself to be a very fortu- heptathlon in the Barcelona Olympics. through the neighborhood, increasing nate person,” Ogonna said. “My parents As the athlete plowed toward the finish their distance each time. Soon, she began encouraged me every time. They taught me a world away from the Nnamani family’s to dream big.” Bloomington living room, the 9-year-old Though building up her body was exploded from her seat, cheering Joyner tough, and often discouraging, it gave Kersee on. Ogonna the determination that would take Ogonna’s idol burst through the fin- her to , the 2004 and ish line, setting a world record, winning 2008 , and Galatasaray, an the gold medal, and igniting a flame of elite Turkish sports club based in Istanbul. hope within a young girl. Ogonna, a 2001 “I always felt limited, but everyone is University High limited in some way,” she said. School graduate, was Her first school sport was dribbling diagnosed with severe a basketball at Thomas Metcalf School. asthma at the age of Initially, she spent most of her time on the 2 and spent most of sidelines. “It wasn’t easy at first, her childhood on the but it was really fun,” she said. “I sidelines. She wasn’t was just so happy and excited to even allowed to play be able to compete.” at recess. When she couldn’t But while flipping go any further with basketball through the chan- because she would have had to nels one day, Ogonna join a club team in Champaign noticed a commercial or Chicago, she decided she After the Stanford University to try her hand at . featuring Joyner- Women’s Volleyball team Kersee, advertising won the 2004 NCAA Though she was a year behind her team- Championship, Nnamani a medication that and her teammates met mates, she remained steadfast to her goal, President Bush at the White even though she found herself frustrated at helped her control House. Nnamani helped lead her asthma. After that the to a silver times. medal at the Bejing 2008 moment, Ogonna’s Olympics. “You have to remember that the journey life would never be is important,” she said. “You have to take it the same. one day at a time and understand that you “It opened up a whole new world running to increase her lung capacity, and have to try again. You have to work hard for me,” the Ogonna said. “I felt really eventually, she could dress for gym. and be resilient.” empowered because I always felt discour- “We were not hoping to raise a super- When she was in seventh grade, the aged because of my asthma.” star athlete at that age,” her father, Chika, Metcalf volleyball team took the regional Ogonna’s Nigerian-born parents always said. “We were hoping to raise smart kids Continued on page 6 felt it was more important for their daugh- who would defy the stereotypes of race and intelligence.” University High School Alumni Association Illinois State University Campus Box 7100 Normal, IL 61790-7100 Telephone: (309) 438-8346 Web site: www.uHigh.ilstu.edu E-mail: [email protected] Board members President Mark Messman ’83 President elect Herb Todd ’82 Past president Brian Benjey ’89 Newsweek ranks U-High among nation’s Secretary Dianne Deavers Siverly ’81 best school for the second year in a row Marketing Karen Szabados Mlincsek ’82 University High School made the list of top The Newsweek and Washington Post ranked public high schools for the second Challenge Index measures a public high Alumni relations coordinators Barbara Lichty Blunk ’53 year in a row. Again, it is the only Illinois school’s effort to challenge its students. Sarah Coffer ’81 high school outside of Chicago to rank on The formula is to divide the number the America’s Top Public High Schools list. of Advanced Placement, International Awards Committee cochairs “To be nominated two years in a row Baccalaureate, or Cambridge tests a school Chris Gramm ’89 Catherine McDonald ’95 is quite an honor,” Laboratory Schools gives by the number of seniors who gradu- Superintendent Robert Dean said. “This ate in May or June. Tests taken by all stu- Database coordinator recognition speaks to the continued effort dents, not just seniors, are counted. Yvonne Maxey Hougham ’46 from the students and staff to promote an Homecoming cochairs excellent learning environment.” Becky Roderick Ehredt ’73 Matt Hartman ’82 Libby Etherton McGuire ’89 Pioneers continue Historian to reconnect and Science teacher retires Marc Feaster ’75 F. Don Petty, teacher of chemistry and Newsletter editor now receive UHSAA environmental and physical science, Kathy Coyle Murdoch ’81 notifications over retired in May 2009. Petty taught for Web site coordinator 14 years at U-High. Bob Fitzgerald ’92 Facebook Awards Committee members Roger Aiken ’69 Do you have a Facebook account? Are you Julie Albert ’77 a U-High alum? Then join the We Are Bruce Brown ’68 One: U-High Pioneers group on Facebook! Tracy Steigerwald Burke ’88 Kathy Coyle Murdoch ’81, UHSAA board Angie Kath Coughlin ’84 member and the Pioneer’s newsletter edi- tor, recently became an administrator for continued on page 4 this group and will send periodic alumni updates and notifications to all members of the group. Also, it is encouraged to list The “University High School, Normal, IL” as your alma mater to assist in reuniting with Pioneer classmates. Alumni Newsletter Volume 14 Number 2, Fall 2009 Published semiannually Illinois State University University High School Campus Box 7100 Normal, IL 61790-7100

2 Technology Center named and dedicated

The naming and dedication ceremony for Josiah Husk. A resolution of apprecia- the Wroan Engineering and Technology tion was read and presented by Illinois Center was held on May 12, 2009. The State Representative Dan Brady. Bowman event was in honor of John L. Wroan III, unveiled the dedication plaque, which was who donated $500,000 to University High followed by personal remarks from John School to transform the former vocational Wroan. arts area into a state of the art facility. The purpose of the Wroan Engineering With the renova- and Technology Center is to provide tions complete, the premier research, design, and produc- time was right for tion opportunities for University High an official naming, School students and model best practice which was approved in learner-centered technology education John L. Wroan III, and his wife by the Illinois Jeanne. for our future educators. The center will State University allow University High School students to and served as the master of Board of Trustees investigate important technologies and ceremonies. The program in February 2009. their influence on society; design solutions included speeches and words John and Jeanne for human problems both small and large; of appreciation offered by Wroan and several produce accurate prototypes of engineering President Al Bowman; Vice- members of their designs; and prepare for careers in engi- President and Executive family were present, neering, technology, and related fields. Director of the Illinois State along with a number University Foundation Dianne of dignitaries and invited guests. Robert Ashby; U-High faculty member, Corey Dean, superintendent of the Laboratory Culbertson; and U-High senior student, Schools, delivered special comments

President’s letter tion lives on. Together, school and alumni Fellow Pioneers, politicking and campaigning, above.) Since can achieve symbiosis, to use one of Mr. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year then I have strolled the hallowed halls of Parmantie’s vocabulary words. since I agreed to become the University dear old U-High several times, triggering There are several ways for alumni to High Alumni Board President. The road good memories each time and noticing that uphold her through the years. One of the to the presidency was a rough one, but my without me, U-High has managed to stay most obvious is through financial support. campaign team has managed to put the afloat and move forward at an impressive I had the opportunity to attend the dedica- sometimes nasty business of politics behind pace. tion and naming of the Wroan Engineering them and focus on the work of the Alumni Over the last 12 months I have also had and Technology Center at U-High. This Board. Like so many before me, I let the more than one occasion to read the school marvelous addition was made possible by separation between myself and my alma hymn and think about what it says. the generous support of John L. Wroan mater grow over the years. I fell into the Proudly hail our Alma Mater. III ’45. On a much smaller scale there is trap of believing that I kept in touch with To her e’er be true. a seat campaign in progress where alumni those I wanted to keep in touch with and and friends can dedicate a seat and have there was a reason I didn’t keep in touch Sing her praise in mighty chorus, it named in their honor in the Stroud with the others. I reluctantly agreed to go Laud and glory too. Auditorium as part of the renovations proj- to my 20-year reunion when Courtney Cheer the team. Support its standards. ect. Additionally, if the donor happens to Brooks came from Las Vegas and insisted I work for a company that will match their Back the Pioneers. go. If he could come 1,700 miles, I figured donation, that cuts the price of a seat in I could drive across town. I did not regret Gladly say that you’re from U-High. half, or better yet, allows for donating mul- it. Uphold her through the years. tiple seats. I challenge the alums reading The Class of 1983 had a ball recon- this to join me in dedicating a seat to the For me, it has been the last line where I necting and reminiscing. We all left the Stroud renovation project. have fallen short and failed to live the alma banquet hall that night vowing not to let In addition to financial support, alums mater. To quote some of my old teachers, so much time go by before getting together are encouraged to serve on the alumni I was only cheating myself. U-High moves again. For me, that vow was quickly bro- board, committees, and get involved with forward with or without me, but I have ken and I again drifted away until Kathy boosters. It is through my involvement on Coyle Murdoch ’81 approached me and discovered over the last 12 months that it asked if I would serve as president of the is good for not only the school, but also Continued on page 5 Alumni Board. (I may have exaggerated the for me and other alumni that the connec-

3 continued from page 2 Gene Dunham ’56 U-High class reunions Josh Fecht ’91 Chris Gramm ’89, chair 2009 Reunions Luncheon Dixie Lee Lewis ’64 Class of 1946 Contact: Jackie Freed Neal ’48 Catherine McDonald ’95, chair Luncheon at Jim’s Steakhouse (309) 662-4620 Audrey Brust Naffziger ’45 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon Nels Pedersen ’02 2010 Reunions Class of 1947 Derek Sieg ’85 Class of 1953 T.J. Turner ’03 CJ’s Restaurant in Bloomington October 8, 2010 Gail Lamb, consultant Breakfast every fourth Tuesday at 9 a.m. Contact: Barbara Lichty Blunk, Contact: Clint Short, (309) 661-1585 or Board consultants (309) 452-2414 or [email protected] Superintendent, Laboratory Schools Clarise Jefferson, [email protected] Robert Dean Class of 1955 Class of 1959 55-year reunion Principal, University High School 50-year reunion October 8–9, 2010 Jeff Hill October 9–10, 2009 Contact: Lowell and Eleanor White Antenen, Director of Development Friday: Homecoming Social at Horton (815) 577-7341 (summer), (352) 242-5191 Gail Lamb Fieldhouse to be followed by hospitality room (winter), or [email protected] at The Courtyard by Marriott (open after Locate an old friend football game halftime). Class of 1960 Saturday: Banquet at Lakeside Country Club 50-year reunion through the U-High with group photo at 5:45 p.m. Contact: Lynne Johnson Fazzini, Web site Contact: Richard Sieg, (309) 829-1552 or (309) 663-0476 or [email protected] [email protected] or Bill Hammitt, (309) Access the e-mail address list in the alumni Class of 1980 section of the U-High Web site. Go to 452-1527 or [email protected]. 30-year reunion www.uHigh.ilstu.edu and click on the Class of 1969 Summer 2010 alumni section. Within the alumni pages August 7–9, 2009 Contact: Dave Sutherland, [email protected] is a section to look up a classmate’s e-mail Friday: Fat Jack’s in downtown Bloomington or go to the Class of 1980 Web page at address. Leave your e-mail address with Saturday: Interstate Center. Normal www.uHigh.ilstu.edu/alumni. us by using the built-in instant messenger. Community High School and Bloomington Maybe someone’s looking to contact you! High School will be holding their 40th class Future homecoming dates reunions at same facility. All schools will have October 8 and 9, 2009 separate dinners, but will unite for evening entertainment. Empower yourself to reunite Sunday: Breakfast at the Chateau in Anyone can volunteer to get the ball roll- Bloomington. ing for a rewarding reunion of friends and Contact: Robin Schaab Gould, classmates. While milestone class reunions are

(309) 728-2125 or [email protected] traditional, you might consider gathering your Opportunities for alumni to serve classmates together for a themed reunion. The • President elect Class of 1979 30-year reunion possibilities are limitless and the reward is • Marketing (formerly Treasurer) July 18, 2009 priceless. • Newsletter editor Contact: Dan Zeller Contact the UHSAA board at • Awards Committee members (309) 862-3541 or [email protected] [email protected] or Barbara Lichty Blunk ’53, alumni relations coordinator, • One alum from 1940s Class of 1984 to assist in obtaining a listing of contact • One alum from 1950s 25-year reunion information and a checklist for developing • One alum from 1960s October 9, 2009 a successful event. Barbara can be reached at • One alum from 1970s Contact: Kelly Walsh Pulliam, (309) 862- (309) 452-5414 or [email protected]. 1673 or [email protected] • Homecoming chair Uphold her thru the years Homecoming Committee members Class of 1989 If you are interested in serving your 20-year reunion If you do not see your class reunion listed, alma mater, please contact any board Contact: Brian Benjey, (309) 807-5160 then volunteer to get the ball rolling! member or e-mail us at uhighalumni@ or [email protected] Contact the UHSAA board at ilstu.edu. [email protected]. The Alumni Relations Class of 1999 coordinators will assist you in obtaining a list- 10-year reunion ing of contact information and will provide Still looking for someone to organize a checklist for developing a successful event. the gathering. We are looking for representatives from the ISSCS Annual Reunion following milestone classes: 1950, 1965, 1970, September 12, 2009 1975, 1985, 1990, 2000, 2005.

4 President’s letter...continued from page 3 the board that I have stayed connected and with classmates, as are milestone reunions Challenge yourself to follow up with just truly have begun living the alma mater. and most definitely Homecoming, where one of the suggestions. I am confident that This commitment I have made has kept hundreds of Pioneers gather. Consider if you do, you, like me, will want to do me from drifting away again. There is plen- nominating one of your classmates for an even more to uphold her through the years. ty of room on the board and committees, alumni award given every homecoming. You too will realize that by supporting and we are always looking for new ideas What an incredible mentoring program U-High, you get much more than you give. and energy. Involvement can range from a the alumni awards have become for the I only hope Mr. Parmantie doesn’t ask me little or a lot, so there’s really no good rea- current Pioneer student body. The awards to revise this letter. son not to get involved. committee needs to hear of the talents that Finally, staying connected is a big part our alumni possess in order to select a wor- With Pioneer Pride, of upholding U-High through the years. thy recipient that will share their knowledge Mark D. Messman ’83 Facebook is a great way to stay connected and experience. President

In the halls of U-High...

Seniors Andre Aung, Carolyn Ayers, Maria and Kay Schutte were selected for Honors article titled “The Risky Writing Rubric in Helgeson, Casandra Le, and Willy McHie Orchestra; Rachel Dauenbaugh, Carolyn a Geography Course,” which was published were selected as Finalists in the National Ayers, and Ji-Eun Park were selected for in Progressive Measures, a publication of Merit Scholarship Program and are eligi- All-State Orchestra; Taylor Olson was the Illinois State University’s Assessment ble to receive a National Merit Scholarship. selected for All-State Chorus, Chelsey Office. Coombs for All-State Honors Chorus, and The following U-High sports teams Catelyn Shaw and Jenny Koth for All-State Technology teacher Brad Dearing was qualified for the IHSA Team Academic Vocal Jazz Ensemble. awarded the Distinguished Technology Achievement Award: Boys Cross Country, Educator designation by the International Boys Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Cross The following debaters had outstanding Technology Education Association. Country, Girls Swimming and Diving, performances at the National Forensic Dearing is one of only 148 technology Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball. League’s District Tournament held at teachers in the nation to ever be awarded U-High in March: Chelsea Bakaitis, Katie this honor. Senior Alexander Zaitzeff was selected as Klotzbach, Nate May, Tyler Hines, Gerrit a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola Scholars Hatcher, Nat Murphy, Zach Parton, English teacher Kathy Clesson was nomi- Program. Alexander was chosen as one of Alexander Zaitzeff, Jake Oakley, and nated as an Illinois 2009 High School 2,100 Semifinalists out of nearly 75,000 Chris Michels. Teacher of Excellence. Winners will applicants to the program. be recognized the National Council of Senior Jenny Koth and junior Stephanie Teachers of English Annual Conference Senior Kristin Judson was a second-team Schwingle participated in the development in Philadelphia in November. selection on the Class 3A of the Born Learning Trail, a project Girls All-State Basketball Squad. Kristin developed by Teens United for McLean Lester Hampton, U-High Physical was the only Pantagraph area player to County and approved by the Normal Town Education teacher and coach, was named make the Class 3A or 4A teams in voting Council. The learning trail will provide Cross Country Coach of the Year for the by a statewide panel of sportswriters and learning recreation activities for parents South Division of the Illinois Track and broadcasters. and their children near Anderson Park in Cross Country Coaches Association. Normal. Sophomore Emily Clay vaulted 11 feet and Principal Jeff Hill earned his Doctorate 7 inches to capture the Class 2A State Pole The staff of Brome and Beyond: Silver in Educational Administration. The Vault Championship. Senior Jordan Bond Lining (Faculty Advisor Kathy Clesson title of his dissertation was “The Effect placed 5th in the and 5th in the and Student Editors Michael Fritz and of Differentiated Supervision on the triple jump. Xixi Tian) received the Highest Award Development of Tenured Teacher Leaders.” rank in the 2008 NCTE Program to Senior Ikechi Nnamani won the State Recognize Excellence in Student Literary The Class of 2009 amassed over $4.5 High Jump, clearing a school record of 6 Magazines. Only 59 schools were chosen million of college scholarships and awards, feet 8 inches, which is nine inches over his from a field of 489 to receive the Highest with 99 percent of the senior body plan- head. Award rank. U-High is one of only three ning further their education at a college or schools in Illinois receiving the honor. university. The following U-High Fine Arts students competed at the All-State Music Festival Social studies teacher Andy Davis and in January: Pete Garrett, Lance Jessurun, junior Zach Parton collaborated on their

5 Nnamani’s points Ogonna Nnamani...continued from page 1 of pride and sectional championships, repeating the valedictorian, she also was a member of the Medals: wins in eighth grade and advancing to the National Honor Society and the Mu Alpha Gold 1998 North, Central America and Elite 8. By the time she reached University Theta Math Society. Caribbean Volleyball Confederation High School, she was the one to watch. At Stanford University, she was consid- (NORCECA) Youth Volleyball And people were watching as she propelled ered one of the top players in the school’s Championships her team to state titles. During her fresh- history, with a career record 2,450 kills. Silver 2000 NORCECA Junior Volleyball man year, the volleyball team made it But she may best be remembered for Championships into the Elite 8 in the Illinois high School the 2004 NCAA tournament, when the Bronze 2003 Association state championship. The next team was ranked No. 11 and entered the (Dominican Republic) year they placed fourth, and during her championship game on a 14-match win Bronze 2004 Fédération Internationale junior and senior years, the team took the streak. The 6-foot-1 athlete delivered 29 de Volleyball (FIVB) World Grand Prix state title. kills, including one from the back row that (Italy) She was named Gatorade National clinched the championship. Bronze 2007 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Volleyball Player of the Year and Student As a junior she was selected for the U.S. World Cup (Japan) Sports National Women’s Volleyball Player volleyball squad and was the team’s young- Silver 2007 NORCECA Volleyball of the Year by Volleyball Magazine in 2000. est player in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Championship (Winnipeg, Manitoba, She also made the Paul Mitchell 1st Team Her senior year she won the prestigious Canada) All-American in 2001. Honda-Broderick Cup, awarded to the top Silver 2008 Summer Olympics () But she was equally talented academi- collegiate female athlete in the nation. cally. Senior student body president and Although Ogonna has won three bronze Championships: medals, two silvers, and dozens of other awards, she still gives most of the credit to 1999 Illinois High School Association 1 (IHSA) Class A State Volleyball those who helped her along the way. It is Champions her parents’ strong work ethic and close- 2000 IHSA Class A State Volleyball Champions 2 2001 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Volleyball National Champions 2004 NCAA Volleyball National Champions 2007 Swiss League Champions

Awards, nominations, achievements, and honors: 2001 University High School valedictorian 2001 University High School student body president Named High School Player of the Year by 4 Gatorade, ESPN, and Volleyball Magazine Three-time NCAA final four all-tourna- ment team 3 Four-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American Four-time Academic All-American Four-time NCAA Pacific Region Team Four-time First Team All-Pacific-10 2001 ASICS/Volleyball Magazine Freshman of the Year 2001 Pacific 10, Volleyball Magazine, and American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Pacific Region Freshman of the Year 2003 nominee

6 2004 Academic Athlete of the Year 2004 Collegiate Player of the Year knit support, she said, that brought her “Every single emotion comes to you,” 2004–2005 recipient of The Honda to where she is. Describing them as “very she said, in describing her Olympic experi- Broderick Female Athlete of the Year courageous,” she said she still looks up to ences. 2004 NCAA Top Eight Award recipient them. As she continues to compete, training NCAA Post Graduate Scholar Her father credits Ogonna’s stoic deter- six days a week and traveling the world, she 2005 Al Master’s Award recipient—Stan- mination. “Whatever she means to do, she calls it all a crazy journey. And it has been ford University’s Athlete of the Year sets her mind to it,” he said. “She wants to for her family too, not only watching her 2007 First-place finish in the Switzerland be the best in whatever she does.” in Athens and Beijing in 2008, but seeing Professional Volleyball League When asked about her best sports her go from U-High to Stanford to study Placed fourth in scoring among all players moment, she can’t narrow it to one but human biology and chemistry. in the Turkish Professional League mentioned the top five: winning the 2001 “When she went to Stanford and 2009 Fourth place finish with Galatasaray and 2004 NCAA championships; the day excelled both academically and in sports, Sports Club Istanbul, Turkey she signed her letter of intent to Stanford it was an incredible moment for us,” her University; the day her sister, Njideka, father said. signed her letter of intent to Stanford; After Ogonna competes in the 2012 Wins, recognitions, records, and appearances: walking in opening ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in London, she has another Olympics; and her first Olympic match goal—medical school. Stanford University career record holder when she scanned the crowd for her family, “I have a passion for medicine,” she said. for kills spotted them and cried. “I want to be in a field where I make a dif- Pac-10 record holder for kills ference for people.” 2004 U.S. Olympic Team (Athens)— For now, her aspiration is to get a feel for youngest member 5 her life and learn to go with the flow more 2006 Finals appearance in the Puerto often, she said. And to those who know her Rican Volleyball League the best, there is no doubt that she will suc- 2007 Final Four appearance in the ceed there too. European Professional Championships 2008 Olympic Team (Beijing)—second youngest member 2009 Fourth place finish with Galatasaray Sports Club

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Captions 1.) Nnamani was the 2004–2005 recipient of The Honda Broderick Female Athlete of the Year. 2.) Sharing her silver medal from the Beijing Olympics with children at Thomas Metcalf School. 3.) With Kobe Bryant at the 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing, 4.) With Jackie Joyner- Kersee at the Women’s Sports Foundations’ 28th Annual Salute to Women in Sports. October, 2007. New York City. 5.) Nnamani played for Stanford University from 2001–2004. 6.) Alongside her READ poster, that currently hangs in the hallway near the library at Thomas Metcalf 7 School. 7.) Receiving the silver medal, Bejing Olympics 2008. 8.) Beijing Olympics, 2008.

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7 Alumni thru the decades

Carlton Gamer ’46 (2006 Distinguished Clarence Shade ’69 relays that one Kendall lives in South Florida with Alumni Award Recipient) announces that becomes very self sufficient in Michigan her husband and two children. Colorado College presented two retrospec- North Country. He has worked in positions tive concerts of his music and a colloquium ranging from a truck drives, to custodian, Dave Monti ’90 is a lieutenant com- on mathematics and music. The concerts and reports that he has come to enjoy trav- mander in the Navy. He recently moved were held on February 19 and February 22, eling through life aimlessly. to assume the duties as Officer in Charge, 2009. The first of these featured solo vocal Program Management Office Detatchment, and instrumental works; the second fea- Former English teacher, Lynda Brill and Strategic Systems Programs at Cape tured choral works. His friend and collabo- Comerford ’75, has recently released Canaveral, Florida. This duty station sup- rator, Robin Wilson of Oxford University, her first book for young readers, Rissa ports the Navy’s Trident D5 submarine discussed some of Gamer’s work at the Bartholomew’s Declaration of Independence. launched ballistic missiles. mathematics colloquium on February 20. It will be featured in the Scholastic Readers Book Club for grade schools this fall. In December 2008, Gabriel Hamer ’98 James “Jim” Strayer ’56 was installed as Comerford, who also works as a freelance received a doctorate of philosophy in the potentate (chairman of the Board of book reviewer, divides her time between fisheries, wildlife and ecology, evolution- Directors) of Alzafar Shriners in January Illinois and Virginia. She is seated in the ary biology, and behavior from Michigan 2009. Alzafar Shriners has over 2,000 image below between Kennadi and Logan State University. Hamer is a post-doctoral members in South Texas and is one of Outlaw, Thomas Metcalf School students, research associate at the University of 191 Shrine Temples that supports the 22 daughter of Jamie Naffziger Outlaw ’97, Wisconsin-Madison and an adjunct assis- Shriners Hospitals for Children in North granddaughters of Bruce ’73 and Pam tant professor in fisheries at Michigan State America. Strayer is a retired Air Force Lt. Gannaway ’73 Naffziger, and great grand- University. Col. and has lived in San Antonio, Texas, daughters of Audrey Brust Naffziger ’45. since 1976. Alexa Olson ’03 received her doctorate of pharmacy from Drake University, School of Pharmacy, and a minor in general business studies. Olson will begin a general practice clinical residency at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Medical Center in Phoenix.

Memorials

Wayne Alvis ’51 Myra Fleming ’45 Todd McElroy ’80 recently completed the Laura Boone Fisher ’55 Grand Canyon hike for the fourth time Harley Brafield ’49 since 2003. McElroy led two friends on Robert Cass ’42 the hike which takes eight hours and great Frieda Dobbs Neal ’34 skill to do. The elevation change averages Norma Hanell Ashbrook ’48 about 4,500 feet each way. The route he Arlene Jannusch Ribley ’39 took is the South Kaibab Trail (6.7 miles Stephen LaMonica ’68 down steep, narrow trails) to the River Trail Shirley McVicar Overshiner ’52 (2 miles) and climbed back up using the Ronald O’Connor ’52 Ina Plotner Danenberger Bradford ’56 is Bright Angel Trail (8.1 miles). McElroy Margaret Parret ’37 still employed three days a week as a legal resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where he is a Mary Stover ’45 assistant in downtown Bloomington. She private contractor in computers. Wilbur Sylvester ’44 was honored by being inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame for meritorious ser- Kendall Jones Paloci ’85 successfully Leta TenEyck Brewer ’53 vice. Danenberger bowls two nights a week launched Venice Magazine, a glossy Donald Vandegraft ’61 in leagues and enjoys traveling to many dif- lifestyle magazine based in Venice, Stephen Weaver ’97 ferent cities and states for tournaments. Florida, in February 2009. You can Susan Winterroth McConnell ’68 learn more about the magazine at James Yoder ’55 www.VeniceMagazineOnline.com.

8 New charter member of the Legacy Society comments on her giving

Since the last issue of the Pioneer, the Ruth Stroud Auditorium restoration ries is about the day she taught us how to Betty Lichty Mayes ’55 has joined the project. As a member of the Class of 1955, have a strong, firm handshake in prepara- Legacy Society through a planned gift I have many special memories of Ruth tion for the receiving line at our upcoming commitment. When asked to give a Stroud as our class sponsor and also as my Junior-Senior Prom. In fact, part of her statement about her decision, Betty English teacher for several courses, teaching legacy to us was that she made sure each shared the following message: us to appreciate Shakespeare, Willa Cather, senior in her class could pass her handshake I chose to join the Legacy Society at this and George Eliot, among others. When test. time because it allowed me to coordinate friends from the Class of 1955 get together the gift I was planning to give anyway with now, one of our favorite Ruth Stroud sto-

The Legacy Society for the Illinois State University Laboratory Schools continues to add charter members

By Gail A. Lamb, director of Development Thomas and Meredith Lovelass Laboratory Schools and Illinois State The Legacy Society for the Illinois State Dallas and Janice Mathile University. Even though donors make their University Laboratory Schools provides Betty Lichty Mayes contribution to the Illinois State University Foundation, they may rest assured that recognition and appreciation for those John and Betty McKnight persons who have established a planned 100 percent of their donation will be des- Metcalf School PTO gift in support of the Laboratory Schools, ignated for Thomas Metcalf School and/ University High School, and/or Thomas James W. Miller or University High School, as individually Metcalf School, or reach a level of $10,000 John and Robbie Hartman Muir desired. or more in cumulative giving, in support Audrey and Joe Naffziger For more information about the Legacy Society, contact Gail A. Lamb, director of the Laboratory Schools, University High Nicholas and Anjuli Nayak of Development, (309) 438-2903, School, and/or Thomas Metcalf School. Ted Nichelson Membership is lifetime. [email protected], or ask your attorney Joel Oberman All donors (individuals, couples, fami- or financial planner to contact Lamb at lies, corporations, etc.) recognized through Norris and Elizabeth Porter Campus Box 3060, Alumni Center, Illinois the Legacy Society may have their names Edward M. Powell State University, Normal, IL, 61790. permanently displayed on plaques placed Sakura-Kai in prominent locations at both University James and Joan Sears Sloneker High School and Thomas Metcalf School. State Farm Companies Foundation Charter members of the Legacy Society— the first 100—are noted as such on the Neil and Joan Styczynski Support our troops plaques. Donors preferring to be listed as Ruth Stroud Thank you to all of our University High anonymous may request such designation. Kent and Sue Taulbee School alumni who are bravely serving Mildred G. Templeton in the armed services during Operation The following is the list of charter mem- Teresa (Lucie) and Lyle Thompson Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi bers as of May 31, 2009: Freedom. Marilyn and Donald Turner Anonymous U-High Booster Club, 2005–2006 Erik and Audra Anderson Bjarne R. Ullsvik Barbara and Robert Blunk John Williams David L. Brown John L. Wroan, III Kellie and Michael Clapper (Names in bold have been added since the George and Anna Farnsworth, Jr. last issue) Ruth Freyberger We encourage those of you who are Thomas R. and Mary Hanson interested in the Legacy Society to dis- IBM International Foundation cuss possible areas of designation with William and Joan Legge Family us. Membership in the society is perma- Horace D. Longbrake nent, and is acknowledged by both the

9 Nichelson pens book with “Cindy Brady” Archival yearbooks Ted Nichelson ’88 has written a coffee table book with Susan Olsen who portrayed needed Cindy Brady on the classic 1970s sitcom, Would anyone be willing to donate cop- The Brady Bunch. Love to Love You Bradys: ies of Clarion yearbooks for 1968, 1970, and 1982? The Bizarre Story of the Brady Bunch Variety It has come to the attention of the Hour will be released in September 2009. UHS Alumni Association that these years The book takes a look back at the one are now missing from our collection here of most disastrous offerings in television at U-High. Please help us preserve a part history and explains how and why the of our history. rarely seen variety hour was conceived, We will happily accept yearbooks produced, and ended up ranked in TV from any other year as well. We receive Guide’s top five “Worst Shows of All- many requests for yearbooks from the Time.” Behind the glitter of disco singing 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. So if you locate an “orphaned” book, please and dancing, the Brady Bunch Variety pass it on the UHSAA. Hour was chock full of very serious To donate or purchase year- human conflict: drug addiction, sexuality, books, please contact the UHS Alumni weight issues, religion, and heated power Association at [email protected] or struggles. contact Alumni Relations Coordinator Now a confirmed cult classic, the Barbara Lichty Blunk ’53 at (309) 452- Nichelson with Susan Olsen Brady Bunch Variety Hour has been suc- 2414. Donations can also be left at the cessfully parodied on such recent hit tele- school library in care of Mark Feaster views with cast, crew, and production vision series as Simpsons, That 70’s Show, ’75. staff, including the Brady Bunch actors, There are a limited number of Family Guy, Tiny Toons, and Gilmore Sherwood Schwartz, Sid and Marty Clarion yearbooks available for purchase Girls. The book features hundreds of Krofft, Bruce Vilanch, Paul Shaffer, and for $10 each. never before published photos and inter- Rip Taylor.

U-High Alumni Association Awards nomination form Distinguished Alum: A graduate with exceptional achievements and who has made significant contributions to his or her profession, community, state, or nation Pioneer Hall of Fame: A graduate with significant accomplishments within his or her career, civic duties, cultural involvement, or chari- table organizations Alumni Service: A graduate who has made significant contributions to the school or to the U-High Alumni Association Friends of U-High: Non-graduates who have made significant contributions to University High School

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10 Class of 1958’s 50th reunion

The Class of 1958 was able to reconnect 1 2 last fall over Homecoming weekend. A few alums participated in a golf outing during the day on Saturday while the group met for dinner at the El Paso Golf Club that evening.

1.) 1st row: from left, Dan Riddle, Janet Hayslip Streenz, Linda Norton Stoltz, Dan Olson, Judy Ensign Brooks. 2nd row: Barbara Messman Bennett, Judy Greeness Regnier. 3rd row: Henry Hegener, Jim Stahly, Becky Brown Aulenbacher. 4th row: Jerry Biolchini, Donna Heiden Conser, Cathy White Rhoda, Sue Ann Lemme 5th row: Bob Kohler, John Butler 6th row: Bryan Hodgson, Burles Bennett, David Morgenstern, Jan Soyez, Chuck Dunn, Sheila Coomer Thomas 7th row: Ted McKee, Paul Kohler, Tom Barger 2.) Becky Brown Aulenbacher and Sheila Coomer Thomas 3.) Tom Barger, Judy Greeness Regnier, Jim Stahly, Henry Hegener 4.) Front row: from left, Jim Stahly, Jan Soyez, Hank Hegener, Barbara Messman Bennett, Burles Bennett. Back row: Tom Barger III, Paul Kohler, Ken Regnier (husband of Judy Greeness Regnier) 5.) Chuck Dun and Henry Hegener

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Gladly say you’re from U-High. As an expression of my commitment Uphold her through the years! to U-High, I would like to donate at the following level: f Gold (gifts of $1,000 or more) Name Maiden name (if different) f Green (gifts of $500 to $999) f Pioneer (gifts of $300 to $499) Mailing address f Supporting (gifts of $100 to $299) f Contributing (gifts up to $100) City State Zip code Please make checks payable to the Illinois ( ) State University Foundation and mail to U-High graduation year TELEPhone University High School ( ) Campus Box 7100 Fax E-mail Normal, IL 61790-7100

Special giving opportunities for alumni and friends The University laboratory schools, U-High and Metcalf, are grateful to alumni and friends of U-High who make donations to support and enhance the educational experiences for our students. All gifts are welcome. Please use this form if you would like to make a donation at this time. Several priorities are listed. If you prefer, please specify your own amount. $1,000____ $500____ $300____ $100____ Amount of your choice_____

Please designate my gift to f U-High Alumni Association f U-High Stroud Auditorium f Metcalf Zimmerman Library renovation f U-High science laboratories f U-High athletics facilities f Metcalf Applied Technology Center f U-High library renovation f U-High small auditoriums f Metcalf Hayden Auditorium f U-High Applied Technology Center f Lab school classroom technology f Other______

11 Lovelass Scholarship takes on a new purpose, additional meaning

Thomas ’69 and Meredith Lovelass recently • Whenever possible, one of the scholar- decided to give the original Dr. and Mrs. ships is to be awarded to a student enroll- Harry D. Lovelass Scholarship a new direc- ing in the College of Education, and tion. They initially started this scholarship the other is to be awarded to a student in 1996 for the purpose of supporting enrolled in any college at Illinois State graduating seniors and honoring the life University. and memory of Tom’s parents, Harry • Academic achievement at University and Mescal Lovelass. In 2009, Tom and High School of at least a 3.2 grade point Meredith decided to expand the scholarship average. guidelines such that the awards would be given to students who • Demonstrated evidence of leadership will attend Illinois State and service while a student at University University. High School (such as involvement in Harry D. Lovelass athletics, band, cheerleading, orchestra, served as principal drama, debate, team manager, as well as and later as director of assuming leadership/participation as a University High School senate member, class officer, yearbook or over twenty-three newspaper staff member, student tutor, Harry and Mescal Lovelass, (above) years, (1947-1970). He Thomas and Meredith Lovelass (left). Homecoming or Prom committees, later served as a profes- community service, etc. sor in the Department impressive achievements at While Tom is a 1969 graduate of of Education at Illinois University High School. They University High School, Meredith attended State University. Lovelass would also cherish the personal U-High for three years before complet- earned both master’s and notes sent to the Lovelass fam- ing her high school education in Missouri. doctorate degrees from the University of ily by the award recipients and They met when they were students at Illinois. He served on the committee that would be pleased that educational opportu- U-High. Much appreciation is extended to assisted with the planning for the construc- nities are being made available for U-High Tom and Meredith, who continue to dem- tion of the present U-High facility, which students on their behalf. onstrate their loyalty to U-High and Illinois was completed in 1965. Mescal Lovelass The scholarship, with its new name and State University. In addition to strengthen- served as an English teacher for Normal’s purpose, has been implemented and will ing the amount and purpose of this scholar- Unit #5 School District for over fifteen continue to be implemented by Tom and ship, they have also served as ambassadors years. She taught at Chiddix Junior High Meredith. Two scholarships will be awarded for the Laboratory School Campaign and School and at Normal Community High each year to students who meet the follow- are among the charter members of the School. She earned her master’s degree from ing qualifications: Legacy Society for the Laboratory Schools. the University of Illinois. • Senior student who has been accepted and Thank you, Tom and Meredith! If the Lovelass’ were alive today, they enrolled to attend Illinois State University would cherish meeting with each year’s in the fall semester following graduation recipients and congratulating them on their from University High School. Ho n o r , Pr i d e , Un i t y , Tradition

Homecoming Social 2009 • Family and friends are welcome! Friday, October 9, 2009 Alumni sportswear available for purchase North end of Horton Field House (all proceeds benefit Stroud Auditorium 4:30–7 p.m.—then on to the renovation) game at Hancock Stadium! Free parking! Use the lots north of the field • Free tickets to the football game! house: Lot G83 entrance at Main and Willow, and lots G82, M82, or F82 with entrances • Free food! on Adelaide Street (near TriTowers) have • Reunite with friends accessibility to the north door of Horton Field • Back the Pioneers! House for people with disabilities.

12 Donor listing

Laboratory Schools at Illinois State University Lucinda and David Baier Jill Kirk David Barford and Debra Martin Nancy and John Kline Many thanks are extended to our alumni and friends who have James and Susan Bass Lynda and Paul Krueger made contributions during the past year to the laboratory schools. Emmy Bates Gail and Douglas Lamb The following is a list of donors who contributed during the period Christy and Brent Bazan Bart and Janet Lammey of June 1, 2008–May 31, 2009. Beverly and John Behnke Claire and Thomas Lamonica Andrew and Penelope Bender Robert and Jacquelin Landes Robert and Elizabeth Bier Robert Larkin Individuals Dianne Lehner Lana and Bryan Blair Alma and Harold Lathrop Gold $5,000 + Richard Lehner Barbara and Robert Blunk Glenn and Lynn Leary Richard Youngs Kevin and Marilyn Maffett David and Joyce Boone Bruce and Laura Legge Peter Maughan Gold $1,000–$4,999 David and Ann Braden Robert and Jeanne Lemieux James and Melissa Miller J. Rich and Julia Alexander Stephen Brokaw Dominic and Theresa Lilak Tami Morris James and Michelle Chow David L. Brown Lynn and Matthew Litwiller Barbara and Alan Nourie Leon and Kristi Cook Patricia Brown Dorothy Macnamara Lori Olson Robert and Nell Eckley Kristin and David Burke Rusty and Cathleen Macy Kathy and Daryl Oncken Richard and Gina Fritz Velma and Kenneth Burnett Nan Marcum Betty Phillips Trish and Matthew Hartman Patricia Orr Burnham Heather and Daniel Marshall William and Lisa Pieroni Thomas and Meredith Lovelass John and E. Joan Butler Ann Mathis Greenberg Norris and Elizabeth Porter Timothy and Julia McCarthy Kevin and Tammy Carroll Joseph and Doris Maurer Clark and Christy Ranney Robert and Marjorie Metcalf Sarah and George Carter Timothy McBurney Lyle Risius Joseph and Lois Morrow Shondip Chakravarty Jennifer McIntosh Connie Robb *Joseph and Audrey Naffziger Betty and James Christopher David and Cindy McJonathan- David and Evan Rohman Mark and Jodi Nibbelin Mary Crain Swarm Steve and Brenda Sample William and Sarah Ray Marjorie Deak-Moran James and Teri Merna Deb Sang Karen and Stephen Sanger Karen Donnan Paul and Sharon Mersch Eugene and Maureen Schiller Neil and Joan Styczynski Richard and Virginia Dunn David and Colleen Mette Gordon and Carol Schroeder Teresa and Lyle Thompson Susan and Robert Edwards Russell and Kathy Middleton Thomas Schroeder Arlin and Ilene Ehrlich William Miller and Martha Behr- Larry and Laurel Schumacher Karl Eigsti Miller Green $500–$999 Jennifer Shields Julie and Saad El-Zanati Karen and Terry Moore Allen and Sandra Alsman Scott Shook Virginia and Paul Emery David Morris Jami and Christopher Andre Lisa Sloneker Pat Ernst Robert and Carol Morris Terri and David Ashley Mary and David Steinbrueck Patricia and Ronald Evelsizer Mark Muenchow Gracie and Rockdale Ayers Janet and William Streenz John and Janice Everingham Donald and Donna Murphy Thomas and Carole Barger Juliana Thoennes and James Joshua Favus Aprile O’Keefe-Thompson and Douglas Beverage Hutchins Marc Feaster James Thompson Donald and Christie Bis Carl and Carolyn Wenning John and Julie Feely Heather Paul Marilyn Brazelton Amy Wertheim Steve and Bobbie Finton Alan and Nancy Perry Joyce Brooks Amy Wieting Michael and Elaine Fitzgerald Robert Piker Scott and Janette Bruns Nancy Woolfolk Robert and Teresa Fitzgerald Tammy and Todd Pistole John Buscher Philip French Peter and Angie Pontius Rebecca Camp Pioneer $300–$499 Craig Frey Sharen and H. Prachyl Richard and Teresa Darrow D. Eric and Nancy Cramer Ted Funk Richard and Carole Quindry Lynn and David Davenport Sarah Curtis and Charles Schlenker Carlton Gamer R. Scott Ralston Robert and Gretchen Dean David and Kristi Greenfield Robert and Tiffany Giganti Philip and Elena Reuter Beverly and Michael Donovan Jeff and Kelli Hill John and Linda Gilmore Theodore Sands William and Julie Dunbar Christine and Dennis Holmes Jo Ann and John Greenwood Daniel Satorius and Tonda Mattie Patti Eilbacher Charles and Beatrice Kulier Rebecca and Anthony Griffin Gerrit and Beth Sinclair Kenneth and A. Gigi Fansler Rebecca Landau Jamey Haas Mary Smith Don and Veralu Fritson Richard Pfeltz Jared and Jennifer Harrison Jaye and Fred Stielow Amy Fritson-Coffman and David Vince and Linda Showers Joel and Kim Hartman Mark Stivers Coffman Barbara and Mark Ulbrich Preston Hawks Rebecca and Robert Streit Andrew Golomb John and Rosalynn Warsaw Lynn and Stephen Hillen Susan Stroyan-Bennett and Carl Jeffrey and Colleen Graham Alan Weed Marsha Hindman Bennett Donald and JoAnn Hartman Rissa Hinton-Smith Mike Tcheng Dennis Hartung Supporting $100–$299 Ross and Amy Hintzman Jane Templeton Holly and Mark Houska Anonymous (2) James and Susan Hodges Joan and Irving Tick Judy and Mark Hovren Steve and Sandi Adams Yvonne Hougham Nikki and Thanh Tran Michael Hronek James and Shirley Agner Selby and Deborah Hubbard Aaron and Sarah Vaughn Thomas and Kelly Jacob James and Vizma Ahng Jacqueline Hux Patrick and Cynthia Venker Daniel and Brenda Katz Jill Albritton Karen and Stephen Ivens Thomas and Sharon Venker Marty and Connie Kiesewetter Max and Christine Albritton Clarise and Ned Jefferson Kathleen and Frank Vivirito Kristi and Rick Kull Gary Anderson William Jennings Herbert and Wilma Voigts John Larson B. J. Armstrong Gayle and Frank Johnson Carole and Richard Wade Jean-Christophe Le Mentec and Norma and David Ashbrook Ruth Kapes Robert and Charmelle Watkins Zsuzsanna Fagyal-Le Mentec Dianne Ashby and Jack Lockman Marjorie Killough Douglas and Kelly Wellenreiter *William and Joan Legge Family Carl and Chadren Aten William and Robin King

12 13 Dorothy Wharton Humphries and Joan Fagerburg Carol Mack Jane Stephenson Don Humphries J. Lynne and Robert Fazzini Jack and Connie Marinchek Arthur Stoddard Christopher White Robert Fleming Bary and Anita Marquardt Linda and Larry Stoltz Jane Whitman Kenny and Veronica Flener S. Scott and Vicki McCullough Marcia Strum Frank Wieting Beverly Fowler Gregory and Lori McElroy Crystal and Preston Sweeney Tod and Dara Williamson Sarah Fowles and Matthew Poulson Sue Ann McGinnes Carol and James Teener David and Barbara Wilson Deborah and Brian Frank Bridget McGuire Josephine and Paul Theobald James Wilson Denise Fries *Marcella McIntire Linda and Gordon Thomas Janet and Richard Wilson Ann Fuehrer June McKee Rick Thompson Amy and Craig Witmer Wendy Fulton Chad and Mary McKinney Gailyn and Amy Thomsen Jennifer Wolf Keen Jon and Ruth Gardner Mary and Jerry Meyer Pamela Travis Jennifer Yang Nancy and John Gillis Molly Meyer Daniel Usiak Ray Zaleski Daniel and Betsy Goebel Darrell Miller Ellen and Gary Voelker Stacey and Kent Gorsuch Todd and Laura Miller Mary and Stephen Volkening Contributing $1–$99 Jacqueline Gottlieb Chung and John Milligan James and Pamela Wall Anonymous (2) Katherine and Stuart Gregory Carl Mittelstaedt Libby and Doug Wallace Mary Jo and Sandy Adams Sharon Griffin Michael and Angie Mittelstaedt Marshall and Mary Watson Donna and Edgar Alsene Ronald Guth Hassan Mohammadi and Jih Chang Rebecca Wenning-Vieyra and Rebecca Alstrum-Acevedo and Rebecca and John Hackett Kenneth Moreland Chrystian Vieyra Jeffrey Holliday Howard and Marla Hallstein M. Merle and Donna Murray Kelly Whalen Marilee and Larry Alvey Michelle and Ryan Hardman Cecilia and Don Nettleton Lee and Isabel Wheeler Audra and Erik Anderson Don and Ruth Hauser Susan Neville Holli and Scott Will Amy Armstrong and David Michael and Annalee Hayes James and Erika O’Connor Betty and James Wilson Leonhard Jan and David Hedrick Beth Pellman and David Fitch Joan and Victor Winter Melissa and Ryan Ash Heather and Arik Heinrich Maureen Petersen Ottilie Womack Stanley and Sharon Aung Byron and Maribel Hendren Patricia and Paul Petty Alice Yocom Tania Aung Victoria Hill Kathleen and Edwin Pierce Harry Ziegler Rachael Bakaitis Max and Irene Honn Dean and Debra Plumadore *deceased Polly Bedford Todd and Claudia Hovenden Richard and Sylvia Pocs Charlotte and Charles Beeler Bei and John Huber Adriana Ponce and Issam Nassar Corporations John and Jennifer Blum Brenda Huber Karl and Dorien Putman Africano Studios Inc Nancy and Douglas Braun Teresa and David Hunt David and Tammy Reiss Christopher Marital Trust Richard and Janet Bremner Heidi and Jim Huntley Regina Reynolds Doug Rupp - State Farm Insurance Cynthia and David Brown Elizabeth Ives Thomas and Tami Richmond Companies Michael Brown James and Judith Jacobs Daniel and Carolyn Riddle Duffin for Dirk Anne Bushnell Barbara and Ernst Jacobsen James and Linda Riddle Eckley Foundation Tim Bushnell Angela and Alexander Johnson Margie Robbins IBM International Foundation Kristen Cagwin Gretchen and Walter Jordan Steven Robinson Joseph & Doris Maurer Trust P. Steven Cary Bob Jump Carol and Rick Roderick Knob Hill Nursery & Landscaping Sheryl and Robert Chambers Claudia Kaufman Janet and Leroy Rodriguez Inc. Laura Clark and Lorenzo Krakowsky Gene Kauth Ben and Christy Rogers Laurie A. Adams, CFP, CLU, LUTCF Regina and Steffon Collins Cynthia and G. Edwin Kelley Helen and Alan Ross McLean Co Sportsman Inc Janice and Boston Cooper Kelley Kilcoin Jennifer Rumery and Grant McLean County Sportsman Inc David Cooprider Carol King Newbold Momence High School Summer Jeff and Angela Coughlin Helen King Doug Rupp League Baseball Sophie and Christian Craft Howard Kloepper Eric and Brenda Ruud MPASEARCH Suzanne and Richard Crawford Fred and Kathryn Knapp Ruey Ryburn Robert T. Fleming Kriss Davis Elaine Knight Eric and Christina Schlipf S & H Manufacturing Co James and Mary Day William Koehler and Shela William Schlosser Sanger Family Foundation Nancy del Castillo Bondurant-Koehler Martha Schroer Scott’s Lawn Service of Central Anthony and Linda DeRosa Kevin Kraft Michael and Donna Schweitzer Illinois Margery Desnoyers Jayne and John Kreinbihl George Seelinger and Roberta Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters Oleta Dimmick Leonie and Darrel Kruger Trites State Farm Companies Foundation David and Phyllis Dispennett Michael Kruse Rod and Angela Seward Systems Security Solutions Inc Gregory and Nancy Donovan Ashley Lackovich Carolyn and Donald Shanks Thomas M Barger III Darcy Drexler and David Anderson Ruth LaCoy Katherine and William Shepherd U-High Class of ‘88 Marjorie and Bruce Duffield Robert Landes Patsy Sherrard Union Pacific Fund for Effective James and Sharon Eckert Janette and Karl Larsen Murray Short Government William Eddy Barbara and Eric Leathers Mpale and Ted Silkiluwasha Vanguard Charitable Endowment Anne-Katrin Eggert and Scott Kara Levin Barbara Simmons Program Sakaluk Deanne and Leon Lin Dianne and Bryan Siverly Wachovia Matching Gifts Program D. Gretchen and Ron Eickhorst Sarah and Todd Lindsey Gerald and Charlotte Smith Michael and Adele Eklund Milind and Shilpa Lombar Moria Smoski Elizabeth and Bruce Endress Lorna Ludwig Janice Soyez Heidi and Kurt Erchinger Jordan Lyle Krista Stearns Bill and Christine Erickson Kjerstine Maas Paul and Jennifer Stearns

14 Gifts and pledges for the STROUD auditorium seat campaign: Seats That Recognize Our Unforgettable Donors (S.T.R.O.U.D.)

Gifts and pledges for the Joseph and Shann Elble Eileen Kanzler Edward M. Powell Stroud Auditorium Seat Marsha Blager Elliott George and Doris Kath R. Scott Ralston Campaign: Seats That John and Janice Everingham Howard Kloepper Nasim and Mary Rao Recognize Our Unforgettable Betty Norris Fairchild Doug and Cheryl Koth William and Sarah Ray Donors through May 31, 2009 Paula Falk JoAnn and Jon Laible Kevin and Janette Rhoades Ken and Gigi Fansler Janis and Ronald Lancaster Dan Riddle Michael and Elaine Fitzgerald Pam Lam Dave and Linda Riddle All Donors Who Have Given $500+: Robert and Teresa Fitzgerald Roger Laramee Lee Ritter Steve and Sandi Adams Robert and Myra Fleming Geoff and Teri Liston Helen Ross J Rich Alexander Kenny and Veronica Flener Jack Lockman Brian and Mary Rotsch Willis and Rhonda Alexander Craig and Sandra Fowler Horace Longbrake Steve and Brenda Sample Anonymous (7) Rogers and Joy Freedlund Thomas and Meredith Lovelass Gordon and Carol Schroeder Myrtle Armstrong Philip and Mary French Everett and Celeste Lueck Patsy W. Sherrard Gracie and Rockdale Ayers Richard and Gina Fritz Kevin and Marilyn Maffett Vince and Linda Showers Robert and Kathleen Baldocchi Linda and Terry Garbe Betty Lichty Mayes James and Joan Sears Sloneker Thomas M Barger III Alison and Fred Geyer Timothy and Julia McCarthy Donna and Kimm Smith Maryfern Bartrum Gary and Susan Gimmestad Marcella Pearson McIntire Michael and Deborah Sondgeroth James Bass Sarah Gipson David C. McJonathon-Swarm V Philip and Sharon Stalter Deborah Bates Daniel and Betsy Goebel Kathleen McKinney and Robert Wesley D. Stephens Emmy Bates Andrew Golomb Wazienski Jill Stralow Charles G and Charlotte J Beeler Stacey and Kent Gorsuch Robert and Marjorie Metcalf Janet Streenz Robert Belshe Carman Gresham Donald Miller Robyn Stultz Barbara and Bob Blunk Jean Grever James W. Miller Neil and Joan Styczynski John Bone Chris Grotbo William Miller and Martha Behr- Kay Shipman-Sweich and Paul Robert Bone Jerry and Alison Hage Miller Sweich Jane Legg Bower Becky and Kevin Hahn Janeen Golomb Moore Harriet and Ed Thetard Stewart and Patty Bramley Friends and Family of Troy Hari Robert and Carol Morris Juliana Thoennes and James Marilyn Brazelton Joseph and Melba Harris Joseph and Lois Morrow Hutchins Bonnie Brill Donald and JoAnn Hartman Steven Mower Teresa and Lyle Thompson David L. Brown Joel and Kim Hartman Chris and Kathy Coyle Murdoch Donald and Marilyn Turner Daniel and Deborah Brownstone Matthew and Trish Hartman Daniel and Marla Murphy James and Sally Turner Jack and Joan Capodice Douglas and Agnes Hatch Donald and Donna Murphy Robert and Joan Turner John and Valerie Carroll The Hicklin Family Mark and Denise Murphy U-High After Prom Party Amy Fritson-Coffman and David James and Susan Hodges Patrick and Julie Murphy U-High Alumni Association Board Coffman John ‘Mac’ Holzer Audrey and *Joseph Naffziger U-High Booster Club, 2005–2006 College of Education-ISU Yvonne Hougham Richard Murphy and Janesta U-High Class of 1945 Kristi and Leon Cook Holly and Mark Houska Noland U-High Class of 1955 Angie and Jeff Coughlin James and Shirley Hayslip Howard Mark and Jody Nibbelin U-High Class of 1961 Ellen Crawford Michael Hronek Carl Nierstheimer U-High Class of 1965 K. Patricia Cross David Hundman and Erica Kaisner- Norm Nierstheimer U-High Class of 1973 Galen and Gail Crow Hundman John E. Neal U-High Class of 2005 Walter and Linda Crowley Ann and Mark Husk Dan and Dao Nguyen U-High Class of 2007 Karen Sams Davis Jacqueline Hux John and Donna Nord Bjarne R.Ullsvik Jr. Karen Deighan Harriet Ellen Jacquat Barbara and Alan Nourie Robert Watkins Susan Eckert Dessa and Jeffrey Randall and Jill Jannusch Larry Olson Carl and Carolyn Wenning Dessa Frank and Lynn Jarke Carol Brill Parish Douglas and Kathy Smith Whitman John and Laura Diekhoff Clarise Parker Jefferson Douglas and Angela Phelan Gary and Connie Yeagle Karen Donnan Carole Gimmestad Johnson Betty Sage Phillips Frances and Greg Zimmerman Mike and Beverly Donovan Victoria and Steven Johnson Tammy Hillhouse Pistole Craig and Judi Doubet Nancy (Ritter) Jones Rodney and Mary Polley William and Julie Dunbar Ted and Donna Mae Geske Jordan Norris and Elizabeth Porter Memorial gifts

June 1, 2008 through Patsy. W. Sherrard Gretchen and Walter Jordan Mary Lou Stover May 31, 2009 U-High Class of 1946 Patsy W. Sherrard Marjorie Joan Killough Ellen Voelker Lee and Isabel Wheeler Peggy Kring Waters Harry Ziegler Mabel Claire Allen Stanton McCord James and Vizma Ahng Josephine and Paul Theobald David Flener Suzanne Jansky Donna Jean Shirley Wissmiller Kenny and Veronica Flener Susan Neville David Brazelton James W. Miller Anonymous Isabell Jacobsen Oressa L. McQueen Dick and Betty Applegate John Buscher Marjorie Joan Killough Chuck and C. J. Beeler Lowell Kuntz Patricia Lawrence Purinton Marilyn Brazelton Velma and Kenneth Burnett Marjorie Jean Killough Chuck and Donna Bruno Marcella Pearson McIntire Charlotte Fitzhenry Robling Oleta Dimmick Marilyn Brazelton Ruth Kapes Bill and Chris Erickson Bill and Chris Erickson Yvonne M. Hougham Dirk Smid Marsha Hindman Marcella McIntire* Thomas and Meredith Lovelass Yvonne Hougham, R. Gregory and Merle and Donna Murray Neil and Joan Styczynski Heidi Cecilia Nettleton

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