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summer AN EPIC ARCTIC ADVENTURE WeWe won’twon’t callcall toto discussdiscuss meatloaf.meatloaf. the university of In the next few weeks you may receive a very special telephone call. It won’t be a long distance company asking you to join its TULSmagazine “Call Antarctica Free” program. It a won’t be someone worried about your refrigerator running. And it won’t be your mother-in-law regal- ing you with her meatloaf recipe. features departments The caller will be a TU student with news about your alma mater — exciting educational programs, 14 AMORE 2 Editor’s Note impressive student and faculty 2002 By Rolf Olsen achievements, and new technolog- From the top of the world, TU geosciences professor Peter Michael led 3 Campus News ical developments. an expedition of discovery along the Gakkel Ridge in the Arctic Circle.

summer 8 From the U And just as important, the student Mark Radcliffe: 1974 to 1492 12 Research will be asking for your support of 20 By Nathan Halverson TU’s Annual Fund. 36 Partners in Education You’ve probably giggled or cried or covered your eyes at his work. Meet The Annual Fund is the lifeblood TU alumnus Mark Radcliffe and find out why this Hollywood favorite 38 Athletics of TU’s educational programs. It still calls Tulsa home. helps bridge the gap between the contents 41 Alumni News amount students pay in tuition and Homecoming 2002: Special Section 24 42 Class Notes the total cost of their education. Distinguished Alumni Floyd L. Walker...... 26 45 In Memoriam So when you receive a call from James D. Miller...... 28 Bob West...... 30 one of our students, please take 48 Calendar a moment to renew your ties J. Paschal Twyman Award, Bill Fisher ...... 32 with TU. Mr. Homecoming, Tom Cairns...... 33 49 Book End Homecoming Events, Calendar and Registration...... 34 For more information on the TU Annual Fund, call Kerry Willmann at (918) 631-3514, or mail your contribution to The University of Tulsa Annual Fund, 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189.

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Volume 6, Number 1 University Summer 2002 TU in the News The University of Tulsa Research Funding Hits TU Institutes Faculty Magazine is published three • Chicago Tribune, Dec. 26, 2001 news

editor New High Residence Program times a year by The Work environment changes can University of Tulsa, 600 Funding for research at The TU is enhancing the intellectual South College Avenue, wreak havoc on anxiety levels. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104- University of Tulsa hit a new climate of both LaFortune and the the TU professor Wendy Caspar 3189. Publication dates may high for the 2000-01 fiscal year. Honors House by developing the vary according to the quoted. University’s calendar, events, According to figures released by position of faculty member in resi- • National Review, Oct. 2, 2001 and scheduling. Standard Al Soltow, TU’s director of dence. The selection committee, led On-line article about terroist nonprofit postage is paid at campus from Tulsa, Oklahoma. research and sponsored pro- by Roger Sorochty, vice president of attacks by Prof. Paul Rahe. grams, the total of $17,551,213 enrollment and student services, and POSTMASTER: Send Jan. 4, 2002. Article by Rahe change of address to The in research grants represents a 25 Roger Blais, provost and vice presi- about stategies used in the University of Tulsa Magazine, percent increase over the previ- dent for academic affairs, looks to Middle East post Sept. 11th. Office of Development, The University of Tulsa, 600 ous year’s total of just under $14 integrate a faculty member within • New Orleans Times Picayune, July South College Avenue, million. the student populace of the Honors 1, 2 & 3, 2001 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104- 3189. Soltow attributes the increase residence. The program is modeled Law Prof. Ray Yasser quoted in to TU’s aggressive research after the long-standing practices of investigative series on Title IX. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS strategies that include top-quality British universities and would give • New York Times, Nov. 15, 2001 ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Sorochty faculty who use their research students a greater chance to interact An article about V.S. Naipaul, work to augment instruction. with professors outside the class- MANAGING EDITOR who donated his archives to Deanna J. Harris Nearly half the grants came room. TU’s special collections. EXECUTIVE EDITOR from 22 federal agencies, much by Natalie Churchey • Philadelphia Inquirer,Nov. 27, Doug Fishback of the rest from state and indus- 2001 ART DIRECTOR trial sources. • London Times, Dec. 12, 2001 Leslie Cairns, MFA ’99 2nd Darcy O’Brien Lecturer • National Public Radio, Nov. 27, PHOTOGRAPHER 2001 Walt Beasley U School Turns 20 Ronald M. George, chief justice Prof. Paul Finkelman on the FROM THE WILDS OF OLIPHANT CONTRIBUTING WRITERS TU Trustee and Bama Pie of California and the judge who Nathan Halverson Barry Bonds’ home run ball con- Rolf Olsen owner Paula Marshall Chapman presided over the notorious Hillside Discovery. The simple notion of finding things out lends itself to countless endeav- troversy. Ed Sharrer, BS ’92 and Oklahoma School Superin- Strangler case, gave the second ors, not least of which is academia: after all, that is the business of the university — Don Tomkalski • Popular Science, Nov. 2001 Jane Zemel tendent Sandy Garrett spoke to annual Darcy O’Brien lecture April helping young minds unearth what we know of the world in which we live. TU’s pro- An article about TU student Angela Henderson, Director, parents, teachers and former stu- 23, in the Great Hall of the Allen fessors and students and alumni roam the planet — exploring the Arctic, digging in Alumni Relations Crystal Redden conducting re- dents as the University School at Chapman Activity Center at TU. Jordan, studying in Oxford, and Belgium, and Ireland, and South America, and Asia, Janis Cavin, Vice President of search that could help clean-up Institutional Advancement TU celebrated its 20th George’s close friendship with and Italy — all on roads that ultimately return to Tulsa and are duly reported in these Robert W. Lawless, President, Superfund site in Picher, Okla. The University of Tulsa anniversary. the late author, scholar and TU pro- pages. • USA Today, Sept. 18, 2001 The University of Tulsa does not Alumni, teachers and stu- fessor Darcy O’Brien began when On a smaller-than-the-world-wide-web scale, discovery also may be simply finding An article about TU’s “Cyber discriminate on the basis of personal dents presented pages of their the two were in high school and con- something new in something familiar. Tucked into a small courtyard in Oliphant Hall status or group characteristics includ- Corps” program. ing but not limited to the classes pro- earliest memories of the school tinued through their undergraduate there is a refreshing surprise. A couple of decades ago, TU Professor Emeritus Albert tected under federal and state law in • Wall Street Journal, Sept. 14, its programs, services, aids, or bene- for inclusion in a commemora- years at Princeton. Pat Blair put in a little garden of plants native to Oklahoma. After his retirement, the fits. Inquiries regarding implementa- 2001 tive book. When George was serving as the garden went a bit wild — just enough to challenge Glen Collier, professor of biological tion of this policy may be addressed Psychological effect of terrorist to the Office of Legal Compliance, Established in 1982, the Los Angeles Superior Court presid- science, to bring it back. After a year’s work and a lot of help — from Matt Reed (’99), 600 South College Avenue, Tulsa, attack on witnesses article ends Oklahoma 74104-3189, (918) 631- University School began with ing judge in the Hillside Strangler Terry Childs, director of animal facilities, and TU’s physical plant — the wild space is 2423. Requests for accommodation of with quote from Prof. Elana disabilities may be addressed to the five students in Chapman Hall. murder trial, O’Brien became capti- becoming an oasis complete with ponds, a waterfall, and a gurgling brook. While the Newman. University’s 504 Coordinator, Dr. The school moved to its current vated by the high-profile case, and space is not totally developed (Collier expects it will take another year, additional Jane Corso, (918) 631-2315. To • Washington Post, Oct. 14, 2001 ensure availability of an interpreter, address in 1997 after a new wrote the best-selling Two of a Kind: plants, a few fish and a bench or two to complete), it is a picturesque little hideaway five to seven days notice is needed; 48 Andrew Burstein, the Mary hours is recommended for all other building was built. The school The Hillside Stranglers. During his that’s cool even in the middle of a June heat wave. Perfect setting for writing notes and accommodations. Frances Barnard Professor of now serves 195 academically two-day residency at TU, George simply being quiet. History at TU, feature story on gifted children in pre-school spoke to TU law students, McFarlin Doubtless, during your TU days, you discovered little oases that are unique to you CONTACT US: “The Politics of Memory” through eighth grade and works Fellows and presented a free public and your alma mater: an “ah-ha” moment in a difficult class; a corner in McFarlin for (918) 631-2651 appeared on the front page of with as many as 2,000 other stu- lecture titled “Justice for All: finals studies; special only-at-The-University-of-Tulsa memories. There are still sur- the World Book section. EMAIL: dents in Oklahoma through com- Improving Access to the Courts.” prises here. Let this year be your year to re-discover TU. • Wired News, Nov. 15, 2001 [email protected] munity outreach programs. Deanna J. Harris, Managing Editor

2 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 3 Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering and Natural Sciences

History Professor Wins Native American Graves Protection Book” at TU in April. TU Certificate Program is black holes: He has succeeded in Hall of Fame Inducts news Book Prize and Repatriation (NAGPRA) Costume books were collections Unique in Academia popularizing one of the most mind- Three This Spring news Review Committee held May 31 of images of how people dressed in bending ideas in physics in recent Andrew G. Wood, assistant pro- through June 2 at The University cities, nations and regions through- The University of Tulsa has memory. Greene spoke to a packed Williams Communications fessor of history at The University of Tulsa. out the world, accompanied by increased its national leadership room at the Allen Chapman chairman Howard E. Janzen, Kevin of Tulsa, has won the 2002 Thomas TU anthropology professor rhymed or prose commentary. role in battling cybercrime by Activity Center in March. Known D. Lacy, who oversees key aspects of F. McGann prize from the Rocky Garrick Bailey, and a NAGPRA Jones studies how French and becoming the only American uni- as a speaker who succeeds in mak- drilling for ChevronTexaco, and the Mountain Council on Latin versity that offers five government- late Gordon Matthews, inventor of campus committee member, was instrumen- Italian costume books depict ing sophisticated concepts in sci- campus American Studies for his book, tal in these discussions and the women from a variety of locales, endorsed certificates in information ence accessible and entertaining, voice mail, were inducted April 4 Revolution in the Street: Women, University’s hosting of this event. including England and addresses security. Greene is one of the world’s experts into TU’s College of Engineering Workers and Urban Protest in Two branches of Creeks — the the issue of the costume books’ The official acceptance of the in string theory, a “theory of every- and Natural Sciences Hall of Fame. Veracruz, 1870-1927. Oklahoma Muscogee and the genre: Are they anthropological certificate programs was given April thing” that some say may revolu- Janzen, chairman, president, and The prize is for the best book Alabama Poarch — were once documents or early fashion manu- 11 during the annual conference of tionize our understanding of the chief executive officer of Tulsa-based published in 2001 by a member of united but split in 1836 when many als? the Committee on National universe. Williams Communications, has 25 the council. Wood also won the members were forcibly relocated to Jones is internationally Security Systems in Williamsburg, Greene’s book The Elegant years experience in the telecommu- 1999 Michael C. Meyer Prize for Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears. renowned for her work on women’s Virginia. Universe was a finalist for the nications and energy industries. He Best First Manuscript from the The Creeks who remained in writing in early modern Italy, The five certificates are offered Pulitzer Prize and spent 20 weeks led Williams Communications in same organization. Alabama were officially recognized France and England and on gender through TU’s Center for on The New York Times best seller completing the largest fiber network as the Poarch Creek tribe in 1984 theory. Her book, Renaissance Information Security, which cur- list. He has appeared extensively on in the nation. A Feminist Bible? by the Federal government. The Clothing and the Materials of rently has 19 students in Cyber television, including the Brave New Lacy joined Chevron after grad- Corps, a pilot program sponsored uating from TU in 1980 with a It is not a new idea according to Muscogee Creeks left behind every- Memory, coauthored with Peter World series, The NewsHour, by the U.S. government to attract degree in petroleum engineering. As author and history professor Kathi thing, including their old Hickory Stallybrass, won this year’s James CNN/Time, and public television’s information security professionals principal advisor for well engineer- Kern. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, con- burial grounds, which are in danger Russell Lowell prize, the highest NOVA. to federal service. The center has ing and operations for Chevron- sidered one of the most prominent of desecration by the Poarch Creek honor for a book in modern litera- received more than $9 million in Texaco, he has overall responsibility female reformers of the 19th cen- tribal officials, who want to build a ture and languages granted by the funding over the past three years. PA 40 Years Later for the drilling function regarding tury and founder of the women’s casino on the land. Modern Language Association. “Our certificate program pro- Since 1961, the weekly staffing, employee development, best suffrage movement, helped produce NAGPRA, a 1990 federal vides opportunities for students and Petroleum Abstracts has published practices and safety performance. The Woman’s Bible more than a hun- law, assists tribes in protecting professionals that are not available more than 771,483 capsulated sum- Matthews, who died in February dred years ago. sacred sites, and in returning anywhere else in the country,” said maries of journal articles, technical at the age of 65, earned a bachelor Kern, who teaches at the land and sacred artifacts to John Hale, the center’s director. papers, government documents and of science degree in engineering University of Kentucky, told a Indian control. Bailey says it “When an agency like the FBI is patents in the petroleum explo- physics from TU in 1959. His com- March 1 audience in TU’s Allen cannot be assumed that arti- hiring a security professional, they ration and production industry. pany, VMX, introduced voice mail, Chapman Activity center that The facts and remains found on the will look at these certificates and This past March, Petroleum with the first system installed at the Woman’s Bible offered a feminist proposed Alabama casino site know what kind of expertise they’re Abstracts marked 40 years of service 3M Corporation in Minnesota. He reading of the Scriptures, but it was belong to whatever tribe cur- getting.” with an exhibit that included a vari- held 33 American and foreign widely condemned and ultimately rently has rights to the land. TU offers several courses each ety of photos, news clippings and patents, and he also invented the cast a shadow over Stanton’s histor- by Natalie Churchey semester in computer security, such objects covering the history of the first voice-controlled cockpit system. ical reputation. as a class in secure electronic com- weekly bulletin. Also, a video was The Hall of Fame recognizes The lecture was sponsored by Fashionable Histories merce and another in computer and shown illustrating how the service industrial leaders, alumni and distin- the Women’s Studies Program at Ann Rosalind Jones, the network forensics in which students works, from the moment a journal guished faculty members in three TU as part of Women’s History Esther Cloudman Dunn learn to recover digital evidence arrives, through the selection and areas: outstanding leadership and Month. Professor of Comparative when investigating a computer indexing of an article, to the deliv- significant advancement in science Literature and Director of the crime. ery of the bulletin that includes the and engineering; unselfish, meritori- Burial Controversy Comparative Literature bibliographic reference to that arti- ous service in promoting the expan- Analyzed at TU Program at Smith College, String Theory Made Easy cle. Petroleum Abstracts sion and excellence of science and Construction of a casino on the presented a showing of cos- Document Delivery service can engineering education; and substan- ancestral burial grounds of Creek tume books and a lecture titled Columbia University physicist provide full-text copies of more tial contributions to community Indians was one of the central top- “Clothes as Codes to Know: and best-selling author Brian than 500,000 articles referenced by growth and welfare and active par- ics discussed at a meeting of the The Renaissance Costume Greene has done for string theory Petroleum Abstracts. ticipation in cultural, patriotic and what Stephen Hawking did for religious activities.

4 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 5 College of Business Administration College of Law

Online Master of Integrated Marketing financial officer for Cummins Boesche Legal Clinic Sustaining Solutions for Spreading the News news Taxation Launched Communications Southern Plains of Arlington, Dedicated the Environment about TU Law news Texas; Callie Mitchell (BS ’77), vice Building on the success of the The college now offers a spe- president of administration and The University of Tulsa Legal Earl Hatley, Director of Tribal During fall 2001, hundreds of online iMBA ™, the college is cialization in integrated marketing strategic purchasing for Williams Clinic, a free legal service run by Environmental Management prospective students learned about launching a two-year Internet- communications under the market- Energy Services and chair of the the law school in which students Services at the University of Tulsa the TU College of Law in a coast- based Master of Taxation program ing major. In addition to regular College of Business Administration under faculty supervision help College of Law, recently partici- to-coast recruiting blitz that cov- this fall. The degree prepares tax requirements for the marketing clients in need, is now working out pated in the first annual conference ered more than 55 law fairs and campus Executive Advisory Board; Craig campus professionals for careers in the pub- major, students will complete four Loseke (BSBA ’90, MBA ’92), hon- of a new building — the Boesche of the Oklahoma Sustainability forums. George Justice, assistant lic and private sectors. Online required courses in advertising, ored as 2002 Fast Track Alumnus, Legal Clinic — that’s three times Network (OSN). The conference, dean of admissions and April Fox, courses will be taught by the same marketing communication and serves as vice president of financial the size of the old one. “Sustainable Solutions: Envisioning assistant director, could not have faculty as the college’s campus- sales, plus one elective that includes reporting and analysis for Tulsa’s A dedication ceremony was held Oklahoma’s Future,” was held on spread the news about the college based programs. options in business-to-business Samson Investment Company and Friday, Feb. 22. Friday, May 10, at OSU-OKC. without the help of dedicated Like the iMBA ™, the online marketing, media planning, creative serves on the board of TU’s Friends “We’ve moved from a cramped Presentations covered “sustainable alumni who were willing to repre- Master of Taxation will be flexible concept development and an of Finance; and Burt B. Holmes facility that was originally a small solutions” in Oklahoma for build- sent TU. Alumni volunteers and interactive and will feature internship. (BSBA ’54), the 2002 Beta Gamma doctor’s office to state-of-the-art ing and construction, agriculture, included John Atkins, Richard exciting efficiencies in learning. For The college also is focusing Sigma Chapter Honoree, founded law offices,” said TU law dean transportation/energy, waste reduc- Barber, Jill Brochu, Tye Dahl, Sana example, online lectures will have support from marketing profession- Burt B. Holmes and Associates, Martin H. Belsky. tion, water conservation and educa- Hakim, Vicki Jordan, Allison hyperlinks to materials like tax code als and alumni through a related which later became The Holmes “Adding this much-roomier and tion, and included business and Thompson, Brent Thompson, sections or regulations. When stu- group, TU Marketing Partners. Organisation Inc., and co-founded technologically modern facility to community leaders, governmental Randie Thompson and Mark dents take a quiz, they will get For more information, call 918- the QuikTrip Corporation. Holmes our law school allows us to provide officials, conservationists, educators Whalen. To all of these outstanding immediate feedback, including links 631-3217. is past chairman and current mem- even higher quality legal services to and students from all over the individuals, we extend our deepest to what they still need to learn. ber of the TU Board of Trustees the clinic’s clients, which include State. appreciation and gratitude. For more information, call 918- New Certificate Program and is affiliated with many other the disabled, elderly on fixed 631-2242, or visit the program’s Emphasizes Innovation community organizations. incomes and people with health- NELPI Conference on New Faces in the College Web site at www.cba.utulsa.edu/ care problems,” Belsky said. Today’s consumer products are Water of Law mtax. Funding for the half-million driven more than ever by techno- Nursing Degree Now dollar facility came from The In the spring, NELPI made The MLIC welcomes two new logical innovation. In response, the Online for Working RNs Mervin Bovaird Foundation of water the focus of a one-day con- law librarians. Faye Hadley joined MIS Students Assist college’s TU Innovation Institute The School of Nursing now Tulsa and the Jay C. Byers estate. ference, “Quality and Quantity: last May as the Native American Nonprofit Agencies (TUI2) cosponsors a new certificate offers an online nursing program The clinic, which handles more Water Takes Center Stage.” The Resources and Instructional program in Innovation and Product Management information sys- leading to the B.S.N. degree in as than 1,000 civil cases per year, is conference addressed quality of life Services Law librarian, and David Development. tems majors make their senior cap- little as one year of online study. named in honor of Fenelon issues such as how to keep ground- Gay began working in September The program brings together stone projects count for more than The program, developed for work- Boesche, a lawyer involved in the water from surface contamination; as the International and Compar- students from business, engineer- grades. By delivering customized ing R.N.s, combines online conve- Bovaird Foundation since its estab- how to prevent non-point source ative Law librarian and first year ing, law and the arts and sciences in applications to area nonprofit agen- nience and a practical approach to lishment in 1955 and who was its run-off from degrading streams and CALR instructor. The Office of a 15-hour interdisciplinary curricu- cies, they also help the community. course credit based on work experi- president until his death in 1993. rivers; how to manage confined ani- Career Services welcomes Jennifer lum. Courses include entrepreneur- Under the direction of Penny ence and licensure status. The student area is named after mal feeding operations; how to Flexner, assistant director, to the ial law, venture startup evaluation, Pricer, applied assistant professor of As does the campus-based Byers, who overcame spina bifida, establish Total Maximum Daily TU family. principles of marketing, and semi- management information systems B.S.N. program, the online pro- earned a TU law degree in 1961 Loads (TMDLs) of contaminants; nars in accounting, negotiation, and in the College of Business gram emphasizes a “big-picture” and practiced law in Cleveland, how to encourage economic devel- contract law. Administration, MIS seniors this approach to patient care with Okla., for 33 years. He died in opment without lowering water For more information, call 918- spring donated $360,000 worth of regard to the totality of their life March 2000 at the age of 63. quality; how to manage and allocate 631-2684. custom computer development. circumstances, not just a narrow “Law students who work here existing water resources; and how Projects included a Web-based reg- to maintain the purity of scenic 2002 Outstanding Alumni focus on the symptoms at hand. get to see how the theory they have istration and roster management The online program also will get learned in the classroom is put into rivers. Keven L. Patrick, our visit- system for the Bixby youth baseball The college honored four out- nurses out of their usual settings to practice for our clients,” says clinic ing Alumni-in-Residence and well- league, a management database for standing alumni during its annual complete a clinical rotation chal- director Leslie Mansfield. known water law expert, gave an Big Brothers and Big Sisters and a honors and awards banquet April 5: lenging and developing their skills. overview of pending international Web site and management database A. Charles “Chuck” Funai (BSBA For more information, call water issues. for Oasis Adult Day Services. ’78), vice president and chief (918) 631-3116.

6 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 7 the Juilliard School. U “Jeopardy Champions for a Thousand, Alex” Nelson says all the attention TU Law professor surrounding O’Brother Where Art She wasn’t one of the “the most memorable personali- who played in the the Thou? has made him more known ties.” in film circles. He has a small part show’s biggest money win- 1988 Tournament Waits’ appearance aired on in Steven Spielberg’s most recent of Champions ners, but three previous Tulsa’s KTUL-TV May 2, during film, Minority Report, and has

from which she hosted a watch party recently completed a new film appearances on ABC’s complete with pizza and soft drinks about the Holocaust, which he also “Jeopardy” had made in TU’s ACAC. wrote, called The Grey Zone. The Associate Professor Kate How did she do? She lost film stars Harvey Keitel, David everything ($4,200) in Final Arquette, Mira Sorvino and Steve Waits an audience favorite. Jeopardy, but received far more Buscemi. j So when the producers sought than her $0 score indicated. As a ho is TU professor of English, Joe “ O’Brother,Thou Were Here out 15 past champions for their quarterfinalist, she was paid $10,000 Kester, director of the Film Studies Million Dollar Masters Tour- plus all expenses for a first-class trip Actor, director and writer Tim Nelson spoke of his own work program at TU, called the visit a ate nament, Waits was invited to make to New York City that included five K Blake Nelson may be known best on Eye of God, a film he adapted “phenomenal opportunity for stu- her fourth “Jeopardy” visit in 15 nights at the Waldorf-Astoria, lim- for his portrayal of the sweet, but from his own stage play and the dents.” years. ousine service and $500 spending Waits bumbling dimwit from the Coen higher-profile O, an adaptation of In December, Zachary Litwack She first appeared on the show money. Semi-finalists received ” Brothers film O’Brother, Where Art Shakespeare’s Othello which he graduated as the first film studies in 1987 and became a four-day $25,000; third place, $50,000; sec- Thou? But this could be changing. directed. O stars up-and-coming major at TU. Litwack, an champ. She returned as a semifinal- ond place, $100,000; and the win- buzzer,” she said.? Nelson, a Tulsa native, visited young stars, Josh Hartnett, Julia Oklahoma native, was able to have ist in the 1988 Tournament of ner, of course, a cool million. As she did after each previous TU for a day in March, speaking to Stiles and Mekhi Phifer. his final thesis film critiqued by Champions and for Super Jeopardy The winner of Waits’ round was appearance, Waits donated a por- students about filmmaking — “What’s truly made all the dif- Nelson, something Litwack called 1990, winning almost $60,000 in the youngest competitor, a 24-year tion of her winnings to a charitable everything from adapting written ference in the world for me as a “a real high point” at the end of his her combined appearances. old “network administrator” work- purpose. Specifically, she has estab- work for film and directing to pick- filmmaker is a broad education,” TU career. Litwack is looking at But the 2002 tournament had a ing in a record store. He went on to lished a $1,000 “challenge grant” to ing music for his films and working Nelson told students. He graduated several graduate schools in hopes of different spin. win the tournament, and Waits help fund local domestic violence as an actor with the Coen Brothers with a Classics degree from Brown continuing his film studies. “These were the champions wasn’t surprised. “He was very training this fall. and Terrence Malick. University before studying acting at people remembered,” Waits said, knowledgeable and fast on the

New Creative Magazine on Riding the Whirlwind Tulsa Everyday Campus Four TU physics students name given to the TU project that Last March, Mark Lewis, TU caught a ride on NASA’s “Vomit tests the tendency of 0.5 mm ball adjunct professor of art, took a little Stylus, the new annual journal of creative writing Comet” July 23-24. bearings contained in a series of bit of Oklahoma and moved it to from TU students will hit campus in time for the fall Last fall, TU Assistant boxes to cluster under low-gravity New York City. Lewis had a solo semester. The first edition includes work by about 25 Professor of Physics Michael conditions. Results may help deter- exhibit of his paintings at the students selected by student judges after a blind sub- Wilson’s research group submitted mine how objects, such as planets, Tatistcheff gallery in Chelsea, one of mission process, according to Michael Wright of the a proposal to NASA for under- moons or planetary rings, are formed Manhattan’s hottest gallery districts. TU theatre department who served as faculty advisor graduate students to send a small in space from small particles. Details Some of the pieces, such as one done for the journal. Wright says the journal will become experiment on NASA’s low-gravity of the experiment can be viewed at along Route 66 titled Eleventh Street entirely student run, with students writing, selecting aircraft. The vehicle earned its www.granular.utulsa.edu. (Strip Mall) and another, Downtown and editing the work with the help of a faculty advising notorious nickname because it “We’ll fly the experiment on the (Bank One) are familiar sights to board. simulates low gravity by flying in a low-gravity airplane so we can test many Tulsans and most TU alumni Stylus is designed by the student-staffed Third roller coaster pattern. how it operates under nearly weight- as well. Floor Designs, which is under the direction of TU The students tested their less situations,” Wilson says. Data Lewis has traveled in and around professor of art and graphic design Teresa Valero. “GrAINS” experiment, which is from the test flights will allow the Tulsa painting various locales, includ- The journal will be available on campus for $3 a slated to fly on a NASA Get Away TU research team to alter their ing the Tall Grass Prairie and the copy with the all proceeds going to fund Stylus. Special (GAS) shuttle launch. experiment as needed before the inside of a Target store. His paintings GrAINS (Granular Agglomeration shuttle launch. are done in a layered, collage style Photograph by Andrew J. McCoy In Non-gravitating Systems) is the that conveys a sense of movement.

8 TU summer2002 TU summer 2002 9 U Kickin’ Route 66 for Special Olympics Your Ideas Matter Anyone in the vicinity of the during high school in San Antonio, An alumni magazine is unique in that it and dislikes and look forward to your the Reynolds Center early in the morn- graduated in May from TU’s ing (3:00 a.m.) last May 4th might department of Athletic Training keeps its readers informed about a place reply. Please complete the short survey have caught a glimpse of “Forrest and Exercise and Sports Science. that has special meaning in their lives. As below. We’ll tally the results and use Gump” running. Initially he had plans for a race

from we produce The University of Tulsa your input as the magazine continues Actually, it would have been from Tulsa to Oklahoma City, envi- Steve Kime, who helped raise funds sioning a competition between Magazine, we want to find out your likes to evolve. for the Special Olympics last year teams from TU, Oklahoma by running 397 miles of Route 66 University and Oklahoma State ______dressed as the laconic movie charac- University but, “it got a bit over- 1. Do you read the Alumni magazine? ter. This year, Kime helped kick off whelming, so I decided to simply ______■ yes ■ no the “Route 66 Relay” for the TU do a run,” he said. Work for the Runners Association. relay began two years ago, and after What is the name and contact information for the 2. If yes, do you read it cover to cover? The 105-mile relay from Tulsa receiving instructions from the alum?______■ yes ■ no to Edmond, Oklahoma, was orga- Special Olympics, Herrera was put ______selected articles ■ yes ■ no nized by recent TU graduate in contact with Kime, who gave ______just skim it ■ yes ■ no Michael Herrera to benefit the him tips on how to carry out his ______2002 Special Olympics Summer plans for the relay. ______3. Are the feature articles (check one) Games. President and founder of After talking with Kime, “I ______the TU Runners Association, thought it would be really great to Operation Sellout! ■ too long ■ too short Herrera led TU students and fac- welcome him back,” Herrera said. Bring it Home 8. Would you prefer a hard copy of the magazine or ulty in the relay with each partici- Herrera is making plans already ■ just right one you could access on-line? pant running about five miles. for a benefit run from Amarillo to for the Hurricane ■ hard copy ■ on-line Herrera, who first worked as a vol- Lubbock, Texas. The Homecoming Game on 4. Using a scale of 1-5 where 1 is most important, unteer for the Special Olympics by Annie Bergman, Class of ’03 October 26 against the UTEP rank order your top five reading selections. 9. Would you be interested in receiving periodic Miners is being billed as ____ Feature articles emails about TU news? ■ yes ■ no “Operation Sellout.” All TU ____ Class notes and alumni news alumni are encouraged to ____ Research If yes, return to campus, and see the ____ Donor profiles changes that have been made. ____ Campus news Name ______Alumni can get an $18 ____ Athletic information Address______Homecoming game ticket for ____ News from the U just $9.

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10 TU summer 2001 TU summer 2002 11 The Navy project also involved welding, but of a very different sort. The Navy was building SEACLIFF, a submersible designed to dive a predicting failure maximum 25,000 feet below the ocean surface. It was a sphere, and it had to be research Edmund Rybicki is a mechani- puter RYBICKI, honoring his uses in its design computers.

perfectly round to withstand the tu cal engineer whose works have “contributions to the field of frac- It is essential to know how intense pressure of those depths. A helped spacecraft fly and sub- ture mechanics.” That computer, at much stress a material can take normal weld to join the two hemi- mersibles plunge into the ocean NASA’s Langley Research Center in before it’s put into an airplane — or spheres of the sub body would tend depths. On land, his efforts helped Hampton, Virginia, is used in help- any other product. to shrink, creating a slight indenta- the Army produce a better battle ing design space craft and in mate- Rybicki’s method, he says, “has tion. tank. rials research. become the most popular used Even a minute variation would Rybicki, chairman of The RYBICKI specifically focuses method in the world for this type of be a weak point and a potentially University of Tulsa’s mechanical on the fracture and failure of metal analysis.” It is in use not only in fatal failure. Rybicki was principal engineering department, also is one and composite materials, such as America, but in Europe and Asia. investigator on the project that of the few people to be honored as the carbon fiber composites now His work on the submersible as developed a way to weld the tita- a Fellow by three different profes- used in everything from sophisti- well as on the Army tank didn’t nium hemispheres, three view sional organizations, the American cated military and civilian airplanes involve breaking: It involved mak- ports, and the hatch into a perfect Society of Materials, American to tennis rackets and golf clubs. ing. sphere. That was in 1984 and SEA- Society of Mechanical Engineers It was that work which first An Army contractor, General CLIFF is still diving, although now and American Society of Welding. established Rybicki’s reputation. Dynamics, was having trouble it is used for a marine research While his creations are used At the time he was at Battelle welding together the steel sections facility rather than the Navy. worldwide in a variety of manufac- Institute, the world-famed research that formed the body of the M1A1 Wayland S. Comer, senior turing processes, he now concen- facility in Columbus, Ohio. He Abrams battle tank, a new design. design engineer for Northrop presented the results in an under- to solve problems for the electric trates on sharing his knowledge began looking into causes of fail- Rybicki had worked at Battelle on Grumman, the Navy’s contractor, standable technical talk.” power generating and aircraft with students as the Frank W. ures of composite materials, which ways to predict the stresses in welds said Rybicki “helped solve a prob- Rybicki worked with others on a industries. Murphy Distinguished Professor of are made by bonding layers of car- and their effect on the final shape lem that was very important in the team to find ways to evaluate and Rybicki says: “I am fortunate to Mechanical Engineering. bon fibers with an epoxy “glue”. of welded objects. successful completion of this ves- reduce stress on the dies during have worked on some practical But his work is still acclaimed. Eventually, he developed a He was called to help. “There sel.” He added that all future simi- their manufacture. GM made the engineering problems and to have Most recently, the National method of predicting failures for are about 250 ways to weld,” he lar vessels now will use his princi- new process standard for all of the worked with knowledgeable and Aeronautics and Space the Air Force. It is this system says, and in something as massive as ples “as a starting point in their 1,000 dies it buys each year. dedicated people at Battelle, The Administration named a new com- which NASA embodied and now the tank body —12 by 35 feet, of construction.” “Since 1996, every die has this University of Tulsa, and at various thick steel — even the sequence of Not all of Rybicki’s work has method in its manufacture,” Rybicki industries and government agen- the welds can affect the final shape. been for the government. says. cies. And equally important is the Rybicki “designed a sequence General Motors a few years ago Although the final process was a support and encouragement that I for welding the hulls together” that was having problems with the dies team effort, McMillan said, “an received from my wife, Sandy, was so effective, General Dynamics used to form fenders, hoods, trunk important part of the success of this through the years.” shut down its assembly line to lids and other body parts. Those work came from Ed Rybicki’s expe- Rybicki, who is author or co- implement it. dies are under intense pressure as rience and knowledge — and his author of over 190 publications in His work had a “significant they form sheet steel into the body ability to apply those resources to refereed journals and conference impact” on the production of more components. our problem.” proceedings and has one patent, than 4,000 tanks without a single GM dies were cracking, creat- While Professor Rybicki’s work spent 11 years with Battelle reworking to attain the correct final ing serious production problems. has been used by others for decades, Research Labs after receiving a shape, said James L. Sherman, who Allan McMillan, a GM manager he says “There are always new doctorate from Case Western at the time was in charge of manu- in charge of solving the problem, applications.” Reserve University in Cleveland. facturing for the General Dynamics said he was aware of Rybicki’s work He and TU Mechanical He moved to Tulsa 23 years ago unit. Rybicki’s efforts “helped solve on an earlier GM problem involv- Engineering Professor John Shadley because he wanted to teach. As a a problem that was costing time ing welding and “I was impressed have developed methods to measure result, TU engineering students can and money,” said Sherman, now that he had addressed and solved a residual stresses in welds and ther- learn analytical skills from one of with Case Corp. complex and difficult problem and mal spray coatings and applied them the world’s best.

12 TU summer 2001 TU summer 2002 13 University of Tulsa professor Peter Michael describes the scientific expedition that he led to the Arctic last year as an “epic adventure” — one shared by two TU students as well. The 65-day voyage that included a one-day stop at the North Pole was marked by peril, such as hungry polar bears, and drama, including a storm that pounded the ships and the uneasy question of whether a scientific rivalry would poison the working atmosphere aboard ship. In addition, the voy- agers had to deal with the September 11 attacks from afar. But the trip into that frozen realm set several records and resulted in many discoveries that exceeded everyone’s expectations. “From a scientific viewpoint, it was an incredibly success- ful expedition,” says Michael, a geosciences professor. “And it really is a tale of epic proportions.” Michael was the chief scientist on the U.S. Coast Guard’s largest ship, the Healy, a 420-foot-long icebreaker. The jour- ney from July 31 to October 3 was the new ship’s first scien- tific mission. A second ship, Germany’s Polarstern, was an equal partner in the expedition. ARCTIC MID-OCEAN RIDGE EXPEDITION BY ROLF OLSEN

The American program was funded with $1.1 million from the National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs, including approximately $300,000 for TU. The project was dubbed AMORE, for Arctic Mid-Ocean Ridge Expedition.

14 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 15 One of the main goals was to learn more about Gakkel Ridge, part of the globe-encircling mid-ocean ridge, which is where the Earth’s crust is continually created by seafloor spreading. A key objective was to collect rocks from Gakkel Ridge, about three miles below the Arctic Ocean. “The mid-ocean ridge is the place where material and energy are transferred from the inside to the outside of the Earth,” says Michael. “It is the main mechanism by which our planet has cooled and is cooling.” Michael, who studies the processes that lead to the forma- tion of oceanic crust and the melting of the Earth’s mantle, says life on Earth may have originated in hot waters that emanate from these undersea volcanic zones. The energy used by organisms to live in these hydrothermal areas is derived from chemical reactions, not by photosynthesis as on land. “We found more hydrothermal vents on this one trip than in 20 years of exploration on the mid-Atlantic ridge,” says Michael. “And we have a much clearer picture of what Gakkel Ridge looks like.” The undertaking began smoothly in Tromso, Norway, but once at sea, a strong storm arose, with waves crashing over the bow of the cutter, which rides 30 feet above the water line. One participant said the Healy was “taking a pounding, and almost every scientist and a majority of the Coast Guard per- sonnel are ill.” Aboard the Healy were a crew of about 75 and some 20 people on the scientific team, including TU geo- sciences students Joel Donohue of San Antonio, Texas, and Paul Schmieder of St. Louis, Missouri. The two vessels covered some 800 miles from Norway to the edge of the Arctic ice cap in three days, traveling at about rises thousands of meters above the sea basins. a week later, the cable broke again, resulting in the loss of 12 knots. In the thickest ice, about six feet thick, progress Scientists found hydrothermal vents — evidence that another dredge and another 3,400 meters of cable. slowed to 3 knots. One benefit of traveling in the ice, Michael the ridge is volcanically active. The vents are chimney-like “Basically we thought we were done for,” said Michael. points out, was that there were no more waves — thus, no structures composed of deposits of sulfide transported in They considered returning to port to replace the lost wire. more seasickness. solution from under the ocean floor by seawater that has But with extra dredges and just enough cable on hand, the One day into the ice they saw their first polar bear. been heated to some 400 degrees Celsius. “We also identi- leaders felt they had learned from their mistakes and could Whenever people went out on the icy surface, armed guards fied some 10 to 20 major volcanos, some with diameters of forge ahead. “We never lost another piece of equipment,” were posted. Michael was told that the bears do not fear six to 30 miles or more,” says Michael. Michael said, but he admitted it was nerve-wracking each humans, viewing them as prey. Along the mid-ocean ridge, which runs some 40,000 time a dredge was sent down. In all, 100 dredging opera- Michael has participated in eight other research cruises and miles under the oceans, volcanic material is added to tions were conducted, and more than 20,000 pounds of says the ships traveled together for several reasons, including crustal plates that move away from each other. For Gakkel rocks were collected. security and efficiency. In one case, the Healy cleared a path Ridge, the seafloor spreading rate is about one centimeter The dredging cable also carried a miniature autono- when its companion ship got stuck in the ice. Among the thou- per year, the slowest on Earth, compared to other ridges mous plume recorder, or MAPR, used to record water sands of photos Michael brought back was one showing a that spread at up to 20 centimeters per year. temperature and clarity at different depths to detect emana- streak of red-paint left on a wall of ice by the ice-breaker’s hull. “We once thought that the spreading rate was the tions of hot water from volcanic areas. Often, while one ship broke through the ice using two or three most important variable in how the ocean crust is pro- Above the surface, temperatures ranged from 0 degrees engines, the other followed at ease using only one engine. Plus duced,” he says. “But we learned that there are other fac- Fahrenheit to the mid-20’s. Bright orange, insulated water- the Polarstern needed a clear path while towing a sensitive tors, including mantle temperature and composition, that proof suits kept them warm while on deck. It was daylight acoustic receiver. are as important or more important.” most of the time with a stretch of 60 days without a sunset Using data collected by sonar equipment, AMORE scien- On August 6 a serious setback occurred when a 3-foot- or sunrise. Michael said that looking out on the white icy tists made a precise bathymetric map of Gakkel Ridge, includ- wide dredge was lowered for the first time to recover rocks landscape “was mesmerizing.” When it came time to sleep, ing a part of the ridge that had never been charted. The 1,100- from the sea floor, but the dredge and about 3,400 meters he covered over his cabin’s porthole to simulate darkness. mile ridge lies about three miles below the Arctic Ocean. of half-inch cable was lost when the cable snapped. Then, The Healy’s amenities include a library, a gym, and a The data reveal an undersea mountain chain that in places

16 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 17 conference room with a large-screen television. Also, West Virginia who was part of Michael’s staff. She kept a In her September 12 entry, titled “Dark News From long-term academic rivalry between the two co-chief sci- movies were shown daily over the ship’s entertainment daily journal, available at http://tea.rice.edu/tea_adams- Home,” Adams said the captain announced the news, but entists, Charles Langmuir with the Lamont-Doherty channel. frontpage.html. few details were available. “Most of us were unable to Earth Observatory of Columbia University, and Henry But Donohue said the arctic was so peaceful and beau- A trip to the North Pole was not specified in the comprehend what we were hearing.” Dick from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, tiful that little could lure him inside besides meals and plans, but after a reconnaissance by helicopter showed A day later, they still had not seen a photograph. would erupt on board. But to everyone’s relief, Michael sleep. “When we were not on duty, there was a huge that ice conditions were good, the decision was made to Adams wrote: “I am undecided as to whether this fact is a says, “they worked together marvelously.” library of movies to watch, but they were rarely seen.” go because the work had taken the ships nearby and they blessing or not. With no pictures of the destruction, one’s Other institutions involved in the project included Michael said he and his team were perfectly at home were ahead of schedule. imagination takes over. . . . To be in the Arctic and Oregon State University, the University of Texas, and the on the Healy, but the Polastern was luxurious by compari- The ships arrived at the Pole — 90-degrees North removed from the situation at home is very frustrating to University of Hawaii; and from Germany, the Alfred son, “like Athens and Sparta.” For example, the German latitude — on September 6. A news release issued by the most of us here. It is my sincere hope that as you read this Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, the Max-Planck ship’s dining rooms were nicely appointed, including Coast Guard over the Internet stated that the Healy journal, you are safe with your loved ones and that you Institute in Mainz and the University of Bremen. wood paneling and brass, and it had two or three bars, “became the second U.S. surface ship to reach the North know that we are thinking of our country, communities, Once near the Pole’s 90-degree point, Michael and while the American vessel — a dry ship — had none. Pole, and the first to reach the pole unassisted.” and families as we somberly continue our journey.” the Healy’s captain walked onto the ice carrying a hand- Visitors were flown from ship to ship by helicopter. Many people — including the TU students — Michael said the crew, including the TU students and held global positioning system receiver to find the exact (Each vessel had a helicopter used to fly ahead and look jumped in the Arctic Ocean one at a time to become Adams, worked hard, 12-hour days. “We recovered four spot. Then everyone was allowed off the ship for four for the best paths through the ice.) During one flight, members of the ‘Polar Bear Club.’ Adams wrote that times more rocks than we thought we could retrieve.” hours. A striped pole was placed into the ice, although Donohue slipped into a gunner’s harness, and the side “the most common reaction upon entering the water was Tasks included rinsing, weighing, describing, sorting and the ice drift meant that the marker was only at the North door was opened. “I have some very memorable pictures to quickly jump out and scream in agony.” Donohue said cataloguing rocks such as basalt, obsidian and peridotite. Pole for a short while. buzzing both ships hanging out as far as the harness he and Schmieder tied a rope around their waists — “in When Donohue was asked to identify the “coolest” Michael reflects on his epic journey: “As a geologist I would allow.” case you seized up” — and took a jump into the icy water thing he did while on the ship, he replied: “This might have always had a strong geographic sense of place: a “Ice-breaker” took on a new meaning August 23 when that was below zero degrees Celsius. He said the salt in sound corny, but the coolest thing I think was the simple consciousness of my location on the planet. I was blown the American and German ships rendezvoused with a the water allows its temperature to dip below its normal fact that we were doing science, working, and it was an away to think that I was standing at a place on which I third icebreaker, the Oden from Sweden. All aboard — freezing point. “That is one of the most awesome experi- enjoyable time. It’s like we had to work hard to accomplish could turn in place and look south toward the entire rest about 250 scientists and crew members from 17 nations ences I have ever had.” what we set out to do, but the fact that what we were of the planet. Or, that I could watch the sun go com- — were granted “ice liberty,” visiting each other’s ships. On September 7 Adams joked: “Yesterday when we doing is a science that I find fascinating made the entire pletely around the horizon, without getting higher or Social events included a three-team soccer tournament were at the North Pole, I walked around it in a circle. trip not like work at all but more like a bunch of friends lower in the sky. I have thought of the North as a place played on the ice and dubbed the “Polar Cup.” Therefore, I technically traveled around the world! that were all pushing to achieve the same goals.” of adventure since I was a child. How far north could I The ups and downs of the voyage were on record for (Maybe that’s why I’m so tired today.)” Michael said the scientists also recovered organisms, go in Canada? In Greenland? What would it be like to be the world to see, as some of the participants logged daily “We came back to a changed world,” Michael said, in “including a couple of shrimp that may be associated with that far north? And here I was at the farthest point north! notes on public web sites. Among these Arctic reporters reference to the September 11 terrorist attacks that took the vents.” From now on, I will mark all of my northern excursions was Michele Adams, a 7th grade science teacher from place while they were in the Arctic. Another preoccupation at the outset was whether the within this experience.” ◆

18 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 19 As a successful Hollywood movie producer, Mark Radcliffe’s (BS’74) office is, not surprisingly, in Hollywood. But despite that — and the fact that he’s been living BY NATHAN HALVERSON mark radcliffe in England for the past two years, producing the immensely successful Harry 1974 to1492 Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the forthcoming sequel — Tulsa is still home.

20 21 “I love making movies, but you have to be careful Potter sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. effects. Scheduling and budgeting are part of his job as not to lose your perspective,” Radcliffe says. After liv- “When a movie is successful like this, you have to well. ing in Los Angeles for a short time while Mark was try- be really pleased,” Radcliffe said. “It’s such a team “This film stars three 12-year-olds as main charac- ing to break into movie making, he and his wife, effort, so much work goes into it and so much time is ters: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Jennifer (whom he met while in college), felt Tulsa was spent on it that, in the end, for people to respond so Watson. They can only work four hours a day, and a great place to raise kids, especially considering they well to a project — you’re just really thankful. But for they’re in almost every scene, which creates a longer have family in the area. us, it’s really about getting the work done and complet- than normal shooting schedule.” Radcliffe has worked in Hollywood since the late ing the task.” But handling a constant stream of duties is some- 1970s and has helped produce some of the most suc- Details, details and more details are what a movie thing Radcliffe began to learn during his time at the cessful films ever. His film credits range from producer producer’s life is all about, and the Potter films have University. to production assistant to assistant director on films more than the average, Radcliffe says. “On this one “My time at TU was difficult,” he says. “I worked such as: Home Alone, Home Alone II, Mrs. Doubtfire, film, we might have as many as 1,000 visual effects full-time and went to school.” Radcliffe majored in Ghost and Stepmom. But none of the films he’s worked shots, and it can take days or even months to complete communications because he was very interested in on have been more successful than the company’s latest just one shot.” advertising and marketing, but says, he took a lot of project. According to a recent New York Times article, “As a producer, I’m on the set all day, at the [view- journalism and English courses as well. the first film in the Potter series has now made in the ing] monitor with the director, watching all the shots, Radcliffe calls TU a “little jewel,” that people out- neighborhood of $316 million domestically and $638 and then discussing them. In between shots we’re in side Tulsa don’t always know about. “I’ve been pleas- million overseas. back-to-back meetings.” Radcliffe says much of his time antly surprised over the years,” he says, “that a fair Radcliffe, who started the production company, is spent helping to review storyboards for upcoming number of people do recognize TU, especially its “Who am I?” A poignant character from Harry Potter and 1492 Pictures, with director Chris Columbus and scenes, which is especially important when so many higher profile programs.” the Chamber of Secrets, Radcliffe’s latest project due to Michael Barnathan, talked about the success of the first involve computer-generated images. After graduating, Radcliffe worked for a short time release this year. Harry Potter film and about making movies from Of course, some details are more everyday than as assistant editor of TULSA magazine produced by the Gloucester, England, where he was hard at work on the working with movie stars and state-of-the-art special Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. But it was his freelance ative freedom in the long run. “What drives us is our work on local television commercials that lured him interest in a project from the start. It’s important cre- towards moviemaking. atively to do a variety of things, but just as important Radcliffe, and his wife decided to move to L.A. for business-wise. We get involved in projects we like, ones a year to give Hollywood a try. But he found that get- that we think we’d love to do, but after developing ting work on a film set was a chilly prospect when he them they can turn out to be too expensive or the tim- applied to work on the set of Avalanche, produced by ing may not work out and we may have to delay a pro- Roger Corman. Radcliffe was undeterred after being ject.” was told they weren’t hiring and offered to travel to the 1492 Pictures is now located on the Warner film’s Colorado location on his own tab in hopes of Brothers’ lot, which means the studio gets the first look catching on when the producers needed on-location at all 1492 projects and decides to oversee the film or help. not. If WB is not interested in a project, 1492 can then His ploy worked, and two weeks later he got a call go elsewhere to work with another studio, he says. asking if he could drive a motor home. Though he had Radcliffe’s success has also meant that his family can never driven one before, he became a driver for none be together despite his schedule. “We’ve been lucky to other than Rock Hudson. Soon after, he was a produc- experience other places together. Even after going to tion assistant on the film. The next movie he worked London, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City on was the James Bond thriller Moonraker. Later, after on various film projects, Radcliffe says: “I think Tulsa returning to Tulsa to live, he got a break when he was will always be our home.” Radcliffe has one daughter, asked to work on Francis Ford Coppola’s The Outsiders, Porscha at Notre Dame University, and his youngest and Rumblefish, both of which were filmed in Tulsa and daughter, Brittany, will be starting there in the fall. based on books by Tulsan S.E. Hinton. Radcliffe had After nearly 25 years in the movie business, he’s first worked with the same crew in L.A. on the Coppola proud and grateful to have worked with everyone from film, The Escape Artist. Mickey Rooney and Desi Arnez to Julia Roberts, Robin Now, with more than 30 films to his credit, there Williams and Arnold Swartzenegger. And for the Potter are a few he’s most proud of so far. “I love comedies, he films, he’s worked with a British cast, some of whom says — Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire. I turned on the are verging on royalty. “They’ve all been great, he says. television a while back, and Home Alone 2 was on and “I’ve really enjoyed working with all of them.” I laughed. It’s still funny.” Of course, he says, in 25 years, movies have Mark Radcliff (BA ’74), arms crossed, has a string on Hollywood hits to his credit including the Home Alone series, Mrs. Radcliffe hopes his success allows for greater cre- changed some. “They’re a lot bigger now,” he says. ◆ Doubtfire, and Ghost.

22 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 23 Friday, October 25 “The Greatest Show on Earth”- Tent Party 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hurricane Alley, $8 per person (Student Alumni Art Show and Heritage Committee Display Gold Cards Accepted; Reservations Required) 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thelma Ruth Shaw Alumni Center, Free Great food, great spirit! The Golden Hurricane Club greets fellow Hospitality Tent on The U alumni and friends as they prepare to cheer TU on to victory. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., located on the U in the center of campus “The Coalminer’s Slaughter” - Big Game: TU Golden Hurricane “TU for the Road”Campus Tours vs. UTEP Miners 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Depart Shaw 2:00 p.m., Skelly Stadium Alumni Center via trolley, Free Watch TU bury the UTEP Miners in afternoon gridiron action. “My how things have changed!” Come view the campus from the Those registering for other Homecoming events can take advantage trolley and enjoy our very own University Ambassadors as they of discounted ticket prices ($9) for TU football. If you need football deliver lively and informative dialog about the new tennis center, tickets only, call the Ticket Office at 918-631-GOTU (4688). student recreation center, apartment residences and more. “Top Guns”- All Lettermen Reception College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Reception Immediately after the game, Hurricane Tent, Free 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Keplinger Hall “The Big Grill”- Barrister’s Barbecue: TU Law Grads Join Dean Steve Bellovich and TU engineering alumni and 6:00 p.m., Rogers Hall Patio Area friends for a “State of the College” address and an opportunity to The perfect ending to a great day: TU football, barbecue and remi- honor Dr. Tom Cairns, Mr. Homecoming, and previous recipi- niscing with fellow law grads. Join us as we celebrate law reunions ents of the TU Distinguished Alumni Award. for various classes and as we salute Floyd Walker, our TU College of Business Administration Reception Distinguished Alumnus. For information or for reservations, please 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Student Lounge, Business Administration Hall call the Law Alumni Office at (918) 631-3321. Join Dean Gale Sullenberger and TU business alumni and Volleyball Players Reunion friends as we honor Jim Miller, Bob West and all previous recipi- 6:00 p.m., Shaw Alumni Center ents of the TU Distinguished Alumni Award. “Citizens ’Cane”- Distinguished Alumni Dinner Sunday, October 27 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Donald W. Reynolds Center, dinner is $35 per person University Worship With all the drama and pomp of a world-class premiere, TU 10:30 a.m., Location to be announced, Free salutes the stars of Homecoming 2002: Distinguished Alumni, Come to Sunday services. Coffee and donuts at 10:30 a.m., Floyd Walker ’49, Jim Miller ’66, Bob West ’61; Mr. Home- University Worship at 11:00 a.m., and lunch at noon. coming 2002 Tom Cairns, and Bill Fisher ’63, the recipient of the J. Paschal Twyman Award. General Information Saturday, October 26 Information Central — The Hospitality Tent Come by and visit our tent on the U Thursday, Friday and Saturday Alumni Art Show and Heritage Committee Display as we welcome alumni, friends and visitors to the campus. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thelma Ruth Shaw Alumni Center, Free Information and light refreshments will be available. Hospitality Tent on The U The Thelma Ruth Shaw Alumni Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., the U, Free to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Meet your friends and enjoy light refreshments as you browse through the Alumni Art Show Scene Stealers - Yard Decorations and Heritage Committee Displays. HOMECOMING 2002 Starting at 9:00 a.m., throughout the TU Campus Where to Stay All signs are pointed our way and it’s a sure sign that OCTOBER 25-27 Homecoming weekend is here! Take a walk, view the Yard The DoubleTree at Warren Place in south Tulsa is the official hotel Decorations, and feel the TU spirit! of Homecoming 2002. In order to take advantage of the special rate of $75, reservations must be made 30 days in advance of your arrival. “True Grits” - Fifty Years or More Club Reunion Brunch Tell the reservationist that you are with The TU Homecoming group. Thursday, October 24 “Towering Inferno”- Spirit Bonfire 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., concourse, Donald W. Reynolds Center, For reservations, call (918) 495-1000. For general hotel information, 6:30 p.m., Bonfire Plaza on the U, Free $15 per person, reservations required, valet parking available go online to: dtwarrenplace.com. “Coming Home”- Hospitality Tent on the U Our FYOM Club is tough as John Wayne and sweet as Shirley Fire up! The Spirit Bonfire promises to be one of the premier How to Get Here 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., the U, Free events of Homecoming weekend. Alumni, students and athletes Temple. Come join your friends and help welcome the Class of Thrifty Car Rental is the official car rental company for Homecoming Join us in the Hospitality Tent on the U for Homecoming infor- join together for this night of traditional pep songs, cheers and 1952 into the Fifty Years or More Club. 2002. In order to take advantage of the special rate, please call Mike at mation, refreshments, old friends and good times under the TU fan frenzy! Wear your blue and gold and help cheer the team “Games People Play”- Hurricane Alley canopy. (918) 838-3333, Extension 227 for reservations. on to victory! 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Glenn Dobbs Avenue (8th Street), Free “Eye of the Beholder”- Alumni Art Show “Love Story”- Omni Hotels Women’s Regional Hurricane Alley (Glenn Dobbs Avenue) will be center stage with Southwest Airlines is offering a 10% discount on most of its fares for “It’s a Wonderful Life”- Heritage Committee Display Championships fun and excitement as alumni, students and friends gather before air travel to and from the event. You or your travel agent may call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 1-800-433- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thelma Ruth Shaw Alumni Center, Free Michael D. Case Tennis Center, Free the game. Bring your own tailgate picnic or join friends at the 5368 and reference the assigned ID Code: J5993. There’s nothing scary in the gallery of artwork created by TU Hurricane Club Tent. Whichever you choose, come be a part of Catch a match or two as the best regional women tennis players Reservations Sales Agents are available 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday alumni. And, you’ll have only fond memories as you browse the Spirit Chain as students and alumni join together to cheer converge at the new Michael D. Case Tennis Center, tournament through Friday, or 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through memorabilia from TU’s past and learn how the Heritage the football team into the stadium! through October 27. Central Standard Time. You must make reservations five or more days Committee is preserving TU history. prior to travel to take advantage of this offer.

24 TU GOES HOLLYWOOD! REGISTRATION FORM ON PAGE 34. 25 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Floyd L.Walker

made it a point to recruit from his The case that put Floyd Walker on the legal map even after a hard day’s work, he would study and read alma mater. “TU grads by far made was the one no one expected him to win. He repre- with a flashlight under a blanket. up the majority of our lawyers at Pray sented Telex, a computer drive builder, in an antitrust After graduating from high school in Kiefer, Walker,” confirmed partner Warren case against one of its competitors: IBM. The “Goliath” Oklahoma, he desperately wanted to go to college, Jackman. company sent its own crew of New York corporate but was turned away by each one he approached. Not During his career, Walker was lawyers (including then-associate David Boies, who rep- enough financial aid they said. All except one: president of the Tulsa County Bar; a resented Al Gore in the 2000 Florida recount), but they Sapulpa Junior College, where Floyd earned 30 member of the Association of Trial were no match for the local “David.” hours of credit before going to work for the Quality Lawyers of America; a fellow of the He put in 15-16-hour days, seven days a week, and Milk Company in Tulsa. American College of Trial Lawyers was able to take the case to trial in just 1-1/2 years. The During World War II, Walker served as a bom- (limited to one percent of the lawyers proceedings drew national attention when he won a bardier in the Air Force, and was held for five in the state of Oklahoma) and a record judgment against IBM. Although the decision months in Sweden after crash-landing there. patron of the Oklahoma Bar was later reversed, the victory underscored what the Immediately upon getting out of the service, he took Foundation. He also is active in the local legal community already knew: Floyd Walker was the bus straight to TU. “I was one of the first men to Inns of Court. At last year’s annual a masterful litigator. enroll in TU’s law school on the G.I. Bill,” recalls law school gala, Walker received a District Judge David Winslow (JD ’64) recalls his Walker. He convinced the dean to accept him on a lifetime achievement award. days as a clerk and bailiff for District Judge W. Lee provisional basis. So he became a mail carrier by day, He and his wife, Virginia, have five Johnson: “W. Lee always told me to observe opening law student by night, and was graduated from TU children between them – Floyd’s statements, cross examinations and closing arguments law school in 1949. three: Marylea Walker Byrd (JD ’67), when Floyd Walker was in trial. Other judges Walker was a sole practitioner until 1972 when James M. Walker and Cheryl Walker instructed their law students to do the same.” he asked Warren Jackman to partner with him; form- Newman, and Virginia’s two: Janis “We were struck by his ability to speak the King’s ing the firm Walker Jackman. “A lawyer must be Raines Cady and Joyce Raines Anglin English with the jurors, witnesses and litigants in such a knowledgeable in every respect to bring about a – and share eleven grandchildren and clear, down-to-earth manner that you’d want his side to favorable outcome for his client,” said Jackman. “If seven great-grandchildren. win the from the beginning,” Winslow said. Floyd tried a case on brain damage, by the time we Although the Telex case was his biggest in terms of These days, the Walkers try to take one major “Floyd would memorize the names of prospective went to trial, he had read as much as any physician awards and opponents, Floyd Walker was involved in trip each year, and Floyd enjoys working at his com- jurors as they were being seated. He never looked at a he cross-examined on that type of damage.” cases with more difficult legal questions: The state puter and playing bridge. list to know a juror’s name — an impressive tactic that “Floyd Walker is from the generation of gentle- Supreme Court bribery case, for example. When it was The G.I. Bill gave Floyd Walker an opportunity. gave him the winning edge.” men trial lawyers who played hard, but fair; and were discovered that several high court judges had accepted TU gave him an education. Armed with those two In his 53-year career, Walker became a legendary courteous, yet challenging,” said Martin H. Belsky, bribes to influence their decisions, Floyd was hired by a tools, he became the epitome of a gentlemanly trial lawyer, arguing an impressive 23 cases in the 10th law school dean. “He encouraged the law school to client whose case had been determined by the cor- lawyers’ lawyer — respected for his enthusiasm, Circuit Court. Today he is “of counsel” to Pray Walker do more and better training of potential trial rupted judges. Not only did he get his client’s convic- expertise and professionalism; accepting of the court’s Jackman Williamson and Marler, the law firm he lawyers.” tion reversed, but ultimately five Supreme Court judges rulings with poise and civility — even when they formed 20 years ago with Don Pray (BS ’55), but his Longtime friend and partner Warren Jackman resigned and four went to prison. went against him. beginnings were much humbler. agrees. “Floyd Walker was a plaintiff’s lawyer when Through the years, Walker’s lawyers, clerks and As a Distinguished Alumnus, he remains grateful Floyd Walker grew up poor, raised by his mother they were considered second class,” he explained. paralegals made good use of the John Rogers Hall law to his country and to his university, and has repaid and half-sister. Though he often went to school bare- “But he changed all that, gaining the respect of even library, and much of the research material he examined his perceived debt many times over. “Floyd Walker foot, his teachers recognized how bright he was. His the silk stocking lawyers. He became highly regarded and absorbed in preparing for complex trials came from is an example of the very best of our profession,” said love of reading fed his hunger for learning. In fact, as a by established bar,” Jackman said. here. Books and libraries continue to play a critical role Judge Winslow. “We need thousands just like him. I young boy, his greatest pleasure was having someone How? “By being tenacious and still conducting in the Walkers’ lives. Grateful for and generous in their wish we could find the mold.” read aloud to him. And when he got older, that same himself honorably,” answered Jackman. “By being a good fortune, they helped the TU law school with the by Jane Zemel passion led him to memorize every book he could get man of his word who cuts no corners; by being com- Floyd and Virginia Walker Circulation and Reserve his hands on (his wife suspects he’s a speed reader). pletely aboveboard.” And no one was ever more Collection within the Mabee Legal Information Center. During high school, he worked away from home in a thorough in preparation of a case. “He has that rare “I feel very indebted to the TU law school. They government-sponsored program. He dug ditches, put talent of exhaustive and unrelenting preparation,” made a special exception to get me in and gave me a out fires, whatever it took to send money home. But Jackman said. chance,” Walker said. Returning the favor, he always

26 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 27 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS James D. Miller

The “D” in James D. Miller (BS ’66) is actually for yourself as president, you’ll be an asset to the organization lifelong friend wants to be closer to chok- Daniel, but his wife, Judy (BS ’67), describes him as “a and participating will be fun.” ing the referee. In recalling one game this man of many middle names.” For instance, if modera- Miller’s first philanthropic endeavor was soliciting for season when Miller had laryngitis, Yeck tion is the subject, “Moderation is my middle name,” he TU’s Golden Hurricane Club, and soon he was on the jokes, “I never enjoyed a game more.” claims. If the Millers are discussing fairness, then board of directors. His community service began with “Coach (John) Phillips likes it when I Fairness is his middle name. You get the idea. Leadership Tulsa, as one of two men on the board of a yell,” says Miller. And so do other crowd Organizer could be his middle name. Or Leader. battered women’s organization (the other was the police members. After a WAC tournament game, “Jim’s fast career track was rivaled only by his ser- commissioner). Three years later he was president of that a woman seated near Miller thanked him vice on innumerable civic and philanthropic boards,” board, and during his term, the organization bought its as she exited, “I’ve never had this much fun says David Lawson (BS ’70), friend and colleague at first shelter. Calls to join boards and committees streamed at a ball game.” TU’s greatest rooter had Arthur Andersen. “Invariably he would end up as presi- in. Of those he accepted, he became president of most. To done his job. dent of these organizations, assuring that they accom- those he declined, he’d refer others to fill those spots. He Talk about persuasion: During the cam- plished their missions,” Lawson said. estimates he has recruited 100 or so community volun- paign for the Donald W. Reynolds Center, Born in St. Louis, Miller grew up in Tulsa. After teers over the years. David Lawson and Miller teamed up to graduation from Edison High School he entered TU, One of Miller’s greatest civic accomplishments was raise $5 million. They made goal when he where he became active in campus life and president of organizing the National Association for Community contacted a former high school classmate Kappa Alpha fraternity. He met future wife, Judy Yates, Leadership convention. Tulsa won by default when the Outstanding Alumnus award in 1991, and the first (who was neither a TU donor nor alum) and got a check on campus. Miller earned his degree in accounting and scheduled host town backed out. No small city had ever recipient of Leadership Oklahoma’s “Excellence in for $500,000! joined the local Arthur Andersen office. “I had a huge hosted the event, but with Miller’s vision and skills, it Oklahoma Community Leadership” award in 1995. But the real irony is where the Miller name appears advantage over my coworkers, thanks to two TU became (and still is) the record-setter for attendance. He Also in 1995, Miller was awarded a Centennial Citation inside the Reynolds Center. They decided, tongue-firmly- accounting professors — Bob Linnell and Cliff worked for two years, registering all 125 volunteers from by The University of Tulsa. in-cheek, to sponsor “The Judy and Jim Miller Referees’ Hutton,” he said gratefully. Leadership Tulsa and Leadership Oklahoma’s 22 other “He’s the consummate corporate executive; a Dressing Room.” Miller even offered an extra $1,000 to At Arthur Andersen, Rising could have been his community groups (a clever jump-start). He raised money visionary who can see where all the pieces go,” said install a VCR so the refs could see their mistakes on tape middle name. He was promoted to manager in 1970 from 26 local firms for social events, making the Tulsa Gary Yeck (BA ’66), Miller’s best friend since 7th grade. after the game. (Always trying to help.) and transferred to Lisbon, Portugal, in 1973 to help conference the most ambitious ever. “The national board His management style is straightforward: Empower How does he feel about being a Distinguished open a new office. (During his career, he took short- said we were raising expectations too high. But that was people. The better the people, Miller admits, the better Alumni? “Very honored,” he said. Daughters Julie Miller- term assignments in at least ten countries on three our intention.” In all, 825 people attended. the policy works. Cribbs and Jill Miller (both Ph.D. holders) will be here continents.) Miller’s civic and community affairs led him to the Yeck and Miller attended TU together, pledged the for the festivities. They honored their father previously by From there, it was “more of a career than I ever presidency of such organizations as Leadership Tulsa, The same fraternity, double-dated and “cut our teeth on TU establishing the James D. Miller Endowment Book Fund, imagined,” Miller said. He was named partner in 1977, Summit Club, American Heart Association, the Golden basketball when they were in the Missouri Valley con- which provides assistance to needy students in the School managing partner in the Tulsa office in 1985, and was Hurricane Club, Hillcrest Associates, Domestic Violence ference and played at the Fairgrounds Pavilion.” Their of Accounting. managing partner-Oklahoma from 1993 until taking Intervention Services and TU’s Alumni Association. He is 40th high school reunion is coming up, and guess who “When he works, he works hard. But when he goes early retirement in June 2000. a former chairman of the University’s Conference of is chairing the event? “The first couple we went to away, he completely relaxes,” Judy said, “and we’ve had 37 Miller was the driving force behind establishing the Accountants and the 1990 chairman of the Tulsa Area weren’t quite up to par, so Jim decided to chair the next wonderful vacations.” Their favorite destination is Arthur Andersen Alumni Faculty Fellowship, currently United Way Professional Division. He has also served on one. He ended up organizing the last several reunions,” Portugal, where they have traveled many times. shared by Karen Cravens and Steve Rockwell. His fre- the boards of Hillcrest Hospital and Medical Center Yeck said. Jim enjoys wine tasting and skiing. When it comes to quent attendance at Beta Alpha Psi meetings, “is Foundation, Junior Achievement of Greater Tulsa, No profile of Jim Miller would be complete with- golf, Addict is his middle name. For many years, he and remarkable for a business leader at his level,” Cravens Chamber of Commerce, Community Service Council and out noting his greatest passion. Although Distinguished other Arthur Andersen colleagues would go on mega-golf said, noting that students benefit “when someone of his the Palmer Drug Abuse Program. Miller is a graduate and could be the middle name that applies to his business marathons, including an 18-round, 11-day pilgrimage to stature places such importance on their activities.” former board member of both Leadership Tulsa and and professional practices, Maniac is more descriptive of golf’s holy land: Scotland. Former department chair Pat Hennessey appreciates Leadership Oklahoma. when he puts on Blue & Gold for TU basketball: “In his closets, all his collars face the same way, and that Miller supports, hires and mentors TU students. His intense involvement has made Jim Miller a target Living proof that “fan” is short for Fanatic. the shirts hang in order of hue,” said Judy, suggesting B-school Dean Gale Sullenberger agrees: “He’d do for accolades, collecting such honors as the Oklahoma His harassment of referees is legendary, even infa- Methodical as the middle name of the moment. anything he could to help the university.” Society of CPAs statewide Public Service Award in 1984 mous. But he prefers a rosier spin: “I just like to tell the “Sometimes I have to go around and unorganize Jim Miller’s approach to philanthropy is simple: and TU’s Outstanding Accounting Alumnus in 1989. He refs when they make a mistake.” Miller claims he chose him.” “Focus on endeavors that are worthy. If you can picture was the first to receive TU’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter’s front-row seats for the leg room, but Yeck insists his Maybe Judy Miller’s middle name should be Balancer. by Jane Zemel

28 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 29 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS Bob West

mer athletic director John Benn, and former The 1958 TU-Texas Tech football homecoming R.C. Cola distributorship and oilfield service companies. coaches J.D. Barnett, George Henshaw, Bill Self game is by no means the sum of Bob West’s (BSBA ’61) He has worked positions from sales rep to investor. and Buzz Peterson. His service to TU athletics legacy at The University of Tulsa, but it is one of his One of his most pivotal successes is also one of his ear- has taken him on the road on several occasions; earliest milestones. liest. After working in various capacities with regional oil- more than once he has camped out in airport To fully appreciate West’s game-winning 27-yard field service companies, in 1973 he joined his brother in hotels in cities such as Dallas, Atlanta and field goal, you have to understand the pressure he was taking over Oklahoma City-based Beacon Well Services, Chicago, conducting days-long interviewing under. Already steamed from seeing team captain Inc. Although the company was on shaky ground at the junkets. George Cagliola take a traditional lipstick-smudging time, West’s timing was good. After buying out his Although athletics has been his focus, West kiss from his girlfriend and homecoming queen Sandy brother’s interest, he expanded Beacon as the oil embargo takes a comprehensive pride in TU and in Pugh during half-time festivities, West was further rat- of the mid-1970s drove demand to new highs. recent developments. tled by a missed attempt on the previous possession, West grew Beacon aggressively, from 10 trucks and 15 “The university is making exciting progress, with three minutes left in the game. “It was wide to the frac tanks to 40 trucks and 125 frac tanks. He brought the not only in new facilities, but also academically right; I can still see it,” he remembers. “Coach [Bobby] company’s balance sheet into line and built a steady cus- and in its programs,” he said. “We have had a Dobbs wouldn’t even look at me after that.” tomer base, including Texas Oil and Gas, which had exten- tremendous surge of energy with Dr. Lawless’ The defense held Tech, however, giving the sopho- sive drilling operations in western Oklahoma. In 1976, leadership and our outstanding faculty, and more kicker one shot at redemption, 60 thin seconds West took Beacon public. we’ve refocused. I believe we’ll get to the top 50 away from a bitter one-point loss. Satisfied with his accomplishment and tired of frequent rank. It’s fun to be around to be part of that.” “You’d think the guys in the huddle would have a lengthy trips to the field that took him away from home, West is quick to state that half of his lot of encouragement, saying, ‘Put it up there! You can West sold Beacon in 1982, just two months before the Distinguished Alumnus honor belongs to Sandy, do it!’” West said. “No such thing. Senior tackle Bill Penn Square Bank collapse shook the oil industry. who not only withstood George Cagliola’s half- Hines turned to me with a glare in his eye and said, It says something about West that as someone who Athletic Committee, has been vice chairman of the time zeal so many years ago, but also went on to become a “West, if you miss this, I will kill you — you blankety- could now let his investments do all the work, he has cho- Athletic and Finance committees and has served on the devoted wife and mother, a generous community volunteer and blank.’ There was no ‘rah-rah’ in that huddle; it was sen to stay on as a client account representative for Building and Grounds and Student Life committees. a dedicated TU alumna. The Wests have a son, Phillip (BS pure threat.” Newpark Drilling Fluids, Inc., which bought some assets He also has been president of the Lettermen’s ‘87), who graduated from the petroleum engineering program Whatever it was, it worked. West split the uprights, of his Beacon Fluid Services in 1995. (West had repur- Association and of the Golden Hurricane Club. and, like his father, met his wife, Alisha, at TU. ensuring his survival and cementing his place in TU chased that unit in 1990.) As financial backers, the Wests have supported the Sandy was the 1976-77 president of the TU Alumni football history. Today, the weathered ball, bearing the “I enjoy taking care of my long-term customers and Annual Fund, the Tulsa Undergraduate Research Association, becoming the first woman to hold that post. Bob signatures of his teammates, sits on a shelf in his office, helping smaller companies get started,” he said. Challenge, construction of the Donald W. Reynolds and Sandy also chaired TU’s Centennial Celebration Finale among photos and framed clippings chronicling a suc- That focus on relationships is a quintessential part of Center, the Golden Hurricane Club and other TU ini- Week in 1994 and co-chaired the WAC tournament this year. cessful 40-year career that has brought profits from Bob West both as a businessman and a friend, said fellow tiatives. Their long-standing generosity is reflected not “Bob and Sandy are a great couple and really complement products as diverse as mud, cola and oil. TU trustee and retired Williams chairman Keith Bailey. only in their membership in the university’s prestigious each other well,” Bailey said. “We don’t think of Bob that we More than any single instance of coming through in “Whether in his business or in his involvement with Circle Society, which recognizes TU’s most committed don’t think of Bob and Sandy as a couple.” the clutch, however, West takes pride from the fact that the university, the thing that satisfies him most is interac- supporters, but also in the fact that they are among a They are now drawing on their shared strength as Sandy he survived both TU’s petroleum marketing program tion with others,” he said. “I’ve never seen him come into distinguished handful of friends who have given contin- faces health challenges. “We’re going to beat this,” West says. and coach Bobby Dobbs. In fact, of 50 freshmen com- any situation where the people he was meeting didn’t take uously to TU for 30 years or more. “She is a very sensitive and loving person who has the will of a ing into Dobbs’ program in 1957 under freshman coach to him immediately.” TU President J. Paschal Twyman and board chair- linebacker.” Tommy Hudspeth, West was one of only eight seniors Ross Murphy, General Manager of International man Vince Butler invited West and fellow alumnus ath- As he enters his fifth decade of service to the oil industry, still around in 1961. Operations for Parker Drilling Co., first met West in El lete Steve Turnbo (BS ’67, 2001 Distinguished West shows no signs of stopping. In addition to his work with “There was no tougher coach,” remembers West, Reno, Oklahoma, more than 20 years ago. Beacon sup- Alumnus) to join the board in 1988 to provide needed Newpark and managing his investments, he has served on the who came to TU as a top Oklahoma City high school plied water removal services to the operations Murphy was athletic representation. boards of Oklahoma-City-based Alexander Energy and Dallas- quarterback. “His philosophy was simple: Be mentally managing for Santa Fe Minerals. “Bob’s knowledge of being a student athlete and his based National Energy Group. A seasoned and respected vet- and physically tough 100 percent of the time. I give a “Bob and his company were honest people in a part of understanding of the challenges of being a Division-1 eran, he has reached the point where his industry knowledge lot of credit to TU football for giving me mental the industry that didn’t have the best reputation,” Murphy football program at a small school are great assets to and years of relationship building allow him to conduct busi- toughness and the ability to make decisions; these have said. “Bob always did what he said he would do, and with TU,” Turnbo said. ness with ease. More than that, though, he still loves his work. served me well throughout my career.” him I knew I never needed a contract; a handshake was West served on the selection committees for hiring “A lot of people would love to do what I do,” he says. “I West’s business successes have included oil and gas good enough.” athletic director Judy MacLeod, head football coach don’t see anything changing anytime soon; I’m still having too drilling and production ventures, the Oklahoma City As a TU trustee, West has served on and chaired the Keith Burns, head basketball coach John Phillips, for- much fun.” By Doug Fishback

30 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 31 J. PASCHAL TWYMAN AWARD WINNER MR. HOMECOMING Bill Fisher Tom Cairns As the chairman of the celebrated Miss Jackson’s, TU Professor Tom Cairns is passionate about 60 hours per week on the team, and that was only the off Bill Fisher (BSBA ’63) knows all about getting the job mathematics and volleyball. He has spent 43 years at season. I just scrambled to fit it all in,” said Cairns. done with professionalism, efficiency and panache. The University of Tulsa (nearly half the life of TU) as a Although Cairns has more time on his hands today, he Bringing high couture to Tulsa’s most discriminating favorite mathematics teacher, and he single-handedly still manages to keep his days filled with volleyball and clientele demands both a passion for service and — started the women’s volleyball team. mathematics. when your inventory represents a sizable investment — Cairns joined TU in 1959 and has helped the “I’m on the Corporate Board of Oklahoma Regional a tight grip on business fundamentals. University grow in numerous ways. He has served as a Volleyball Association, and I played in the national volley- Fisher has brought both talents to his role as chair- mentor for a number of younger faculty and helped ball tournament at the age of 68. I also helped coach the man of the TU Board of Trustees Buildings and recruit professors. Byrd Middle School team since they just introduced vol- Grounds Committee, a role he held throughout the When he launched the women’s volleyball team, leyball to their program,” said Cairns, who also helped run university’s recent growth spurt. “There has been a pro- there were no athletic scholarships, no travel budget, the Tulsa Mathematics Equity Academy. (See “Code ductive interplay between Bill’s work with Miss and no assistant coach. Most of the women he recruited Camp,” page 10.) Jackson’s and what he has done on the board,” said were outstanding mathematicians who easily earned Cairns has experienced TU’s growth, from a small Fulton Collins, chairman of the board. “His artistic academic scholarships. commuter school to a sophisticated research institute. He sense and attention to detail have helped him play a key “What drew me to TU was Coach Cairns’ philoso- estimates that he has taught six to eight thousand students role in the university’s building program.” phy of high academic standards along with college ath- in his career. Collins also points out Fisher’s experience in help- letics,” said Jenniffer Deckard, a former volleyball Traditionally the recipient of the Mr. or Mrs. ing guide construction projects both at Miss Jackson’s player and student. “This, of course, I heard from many Homecoming title is kept secret until a spring alumni and for area entities including Gilcrease and Philbrook college coaches, but I knew Coach Cairns meant it.” board meeting. In order to get Cairns to the board meet- museums. Cairns retired as volleyball coach after serving the ing, he was asked to make a special presentation on Title The long list of projects undertaken during his team for 17 years. IX and sports equity. After being named Mr. tenure includes renovation of the Mabee residence “Dr. Tom ran that team on a shoestring budget,” Homecoming, Cairns, ever the professor, insisted on giv- halls, construction of the University Square said Matt Sonnichsen, TU’s head volleyball coach. “He ing his presentation to the assembled board. Apartments, the Donald W. Reynolds Center, the waged a one-man battle to keep volleyball alive at TU. “I am flattered to be Mr. Homecoming,” he said. Mabee Legal Information Center, the Michael D. Case Volleyball went from nothing to 100 percent because of “Since I have spent so much time here, it’s a great honor Tennis Center and the Fulton and Susie Collins Fitness ment program in the process. This immersion in Main the time and effort he put into it.” to be recognized by the alumni. I think it’s pretty cool.” Center. Street retail helped him develop a level head for busi- Cairns’ love for volleyball extended beyond coach- by Heather Hale, 2002-03 editor, Collegian “For each and every one of these projects, Bill has ness, which he used to overhaul Miss Jackson’s office ing the women’s team. In June 1993, as a member of given hours of his time to set high standards, solve processes when his father, William Fisher Sr., and part- the Golden Okies, he won a gold medal in the 60-and- Editors Note: Volleyball teams throughout the years are problems and offer encouragement,” said Bob Shipley, ner, Bill Vandever, brought him aboard in 1965. Fisher over volleyball class at the National Senior Sports invited back for a special Volleyball Players Reunion to be TU physical plant director. eventually bought out all other interests to take sole Classic (also known as the Senior Olympics) in Baton held during Homecoming 2002. Shipley points out that Fisher’s high standards have ownership of Miss Jackson’s, which he recently sold. Rouge, Louisiana. included everything from establishing a set construction Fisher’s community activities include serving in The Gold Medalist team, which also included TU accounting and reporting format to lobbying aggres- administrative roles or on the boards of the Gilcrease alumni Chuck Crawford (BS ’61) and Buddy Sweatt (BS sively for tree plantings on campus. (More than 750 Museum and related trusts, the Tulsa Library Trust ’67) had a reputation for beating squads with more hair trees have been planted on Fisher’s watch.) Brick-paved Development Committee, the Tulsa Philharmonic, and flatter bellies. walkways, vintage lighting and standardized signage are Tulsa Opera, Philbrook Museum, the Tulsa Area “We may not have jumped as high as the younger other examples of his attention to detail. Council on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, Tulsa Area players, but our years of experience helped us compen- Buildings and Grounds is only Fisher’s latest United Way, Tulsa Metropolitan Chamber of sate for our short comings,” he said. appointment at TU. He also has served on the board’s Commerce, Tulsa Park and Recreation Board, the Cairns combined his twin loves in groundbreaking executive, curriculum, membership, development, Young Presidents’ Organization, World Presidents’ research in volleyball aerodynamics. When one of his finance, investment, sculpture and student life commit- Organization, the Chief Executive Organization, First former players did a project on it, he, along with tees. National Bank & Trust Co., Liberty Bankcorp, and Professor Donna Farrior, tried to determine whether or “He’s one of the most devoted friends of TU you’ll BankOne, Oklahoma. not there was a certain speed, angle, or spin that could meet,” said Kevan Buck, TU vice president for business Fisher and his wife, Judy (BS ’98), also support the be put on a volleyball to make a more effective serve. and finance. university financially, both personally and through the “He received a grant that enabled him to further Fisher graduated from TU in 1963 with a bachelor Fishercorp company. They have generously supported this research. He is always thinking and figuring things of science in business administration degree and a mar- the College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the out. Let’s just say that Dr. T is a lot smarter than the keting major, with minors in accounting, statistics and Golden Hurricane Club, KWGS radio, the President’s average bear,” said Sonnichsen. French. He started working at Sears as a teenager and Residence and the Darcy O’Brien Endowed Chair, and Coaching a volleyball team in the 1970s with no continued with the company throughout and after his are members of the President’s Council. additional help along with teaching every day was very college years, going through its management develop- by Doug Fishback time-consuming for Cairns. “One spring I kept track of my hours, and I spent

32 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 33 Homecoming 2002 Registration Name (for Nametag) ______Class Year ______A REIGNING GOLF STAR Name (for Nametag) ______Class Year ______by Ed Sharrer, BS ’92 Address ______A young autograph-seeker politely asks Stacy Pram- City/State/ZIP ______manasudh to sign her golf ball. Happy to oblige, Pram- manasudh signs and returns the ball with a big smile. Her Email Address ______fan’s eyes light up under the bill of a Minnie Mouse visor, Phone, daytime ( ______) ______evening ( ______) ______and the little girl scampers off, her clubs jangling in a tiny pink golf bag slung over her shoulder. EVENT QTY. COST TOTAL Prammanasudh grins wearily. She’s just spent the past FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 few hours conducting a clinic for junior golfers. Dismissed for the day, dozens of squealing tykes have TU Campus Tours invaded the practice putting greens. Imagine Chuck E. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Cheese with 9-irons. Depart Shaw Alumni Center via trolley ______x Free ______Eagerly jumping at the suggestion to duck inside the Distinguished Alumni Dinner snack bar, Prammanasudh talks about the journey she’s 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., Donald W. Reynolds Center ______x $35 ______about to embark on this summer: After completing one SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 of the most decorated and accomplished athletic careers in TU history, Stacy Prammanasudh is turning pro. Tour, in generating the media attention that translates into Fifty Years or More Club Reunion Brunch During the conversation, she’s serious, thoughtful, lucrative endorsement contracts and corporate sponsor- 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Concourse, Donald W. Reynolds Center ______x $15 ______funny, always engaging, but most of all poised. It’s this ships for its players.

Reservations Required, Valet Parking Available latter quality that’s most striking about her, and she seems Based on feedback she’s received from her friend , Kelly Kerr Tent Party imminently capable, at not quite 23, of handling the chal- Natalie Gulbis, currently in her first year on the LPGA 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hurricane Alley, Reservations Required ______x $8* ______lenges that await her. tour, Prammanasudh estimates that “only the top six to ten “A lot of people think, ‘You turn pro, and you’re a players on the money list are making over $100,000 a year

*Student Gold Cards Accepted World Tulsa millionaire automatically,’ that you have all these in endorsements.” Even established veterans struggle to Football: TU Golden Hurricane vs. UTEP Miners endorsements,” she explains. “It’s not like that at all.” scrape together financial backing; rookies have an even 2:00 p.m., Skelly Stadium ______x $9† ______Becoming a professional golfer is like starting your harder time. It’s these sponsorships that can literally keep a †Discounted ticket price available only with other Homecoming event registration. own business. Unlike other professional sports, golfers player out on tour, especially when the putts aren’t falling. All Lettermen’s Reception must pay all their own expenses — travel, hotels, meals, Fortunately for Prammanasudh, the TU Athletic Office clothing — with no guarantee of earning a paycheck and head women’s golf coach Melissa McNamara are work-

Immediately after the game, Hurricane Tent ______x Free ______Photo courtesy of the every week. After the first two days of each tournament, ing to identify potential sponsors to help finance her way. Barrister’s Barbecue: TU Law Grads only the top half of the field makes the cut and advances And the journey begins immediately. Prammanasudh 6:00 p.m., Rogers Hall Patio Area ______x Free ______to the final round. The rest go home empty-handed. will attempt to play her way into the U.S. Women’s Open For information on reservations please call the law alumni Tour players even have to pay entry fees at each tourna- at a qualifying tournament in Dallas, then immediately office at (918) 631-3321. ment stop. By comparison, Barry Bonds doesn’t have to head north. This summer she will play on the Futures SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 buy a ticket to get into Wrigley Field to play the Cubs. Tour, the developmental tour of the LPGA, and her first Prammanasudh and her parents have done the math. round as a professional golfer will take place on June 14 in University Worship “We calculated that $50,000 to $60,000 per year is what Decatur, Illinois. Prammanasudh’s goal is to earn full play- 10:30 a.m., Coffee and donuts ______x Free ______it’s going to take just to cover expenses. And that’s driving ing privileges for the 2003 LPGA season at the LPGA [between tournaments].” Qualifying School in the fall. TOTAL ______One would think that Prammanasudh’s amateur suc- The sun peeks out from the clouds that have blanketed PAYMENT cess would have long ago paved the way for professional the golf course all morning, and Prammanasudh hopes to riches. She’s a four-time first-team All-American — only get in a practice session across town. Walking through the ■ Enclosed is my check payable to TU ■ Bill my: ____ Mastercard ____ VISA ____ Discover the second student-athlete in TU history to accomplish parking lot, she smiles and makes a point to say “good luck Account Number______that feat. Just weeks ago, she won the Western Athletic writing your article.” Again, engaging and poised. Conference title for the second straight year, and was As she puts her clubs in the trunk of her car, climbs Name on Card ______Expiration Date ______named the WAC Player of the Year for the third consecu- behind the wheel and drives off, one thing is clear: No Signature ______tive season. Her 10 career tournament wins are second in matter what twists and turns the road ahead may take, you school history only to Nancy Lopez’s 11 career victories. won’t find anyone more ready to be in the driver’s seat. Return registration form with payment by October 4, 2002 to: Off the links, Prammanasudh graduated with a 3.88 grade Office of Alumni Relations, 600 S. College Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104-3189 or point average in exercise sports science, and was named a Editor’s note: In her first professional tournament, Stacy Fax to 918-631-3172. 2001-02 Verizon Academic All-American, the only golfer tied for 4th at the JWA/Michelob Light Futures Charity For more information, call TU Alumni Office, 918-631-2555, or 1-800-219-4688. selected to the 15-person first team. Golf Classic earning $3,262. She also successfully qualified Register online: www.utulsa.edu/alumni/homecoming But the LPGA tour is a far cry from even the PGA for the U.S. Women’s Open.

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Top: The Boesche Legal Clinic was dedicated February 22 by Top left: Pres. Bob Lawless (left) and Dean Steven Bellovich (right) President Bob Lawless; Shirley Laws; David McKinney; with 2002 College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Hall of Fame Martha Boesche; Law Dean Marty Belsky; T. Hillis Eskridge; inductees Kevin Lacy (BS ’80), Mrs. Monika Matthews, representing her Thomas Tower, and Leslie Mansfield, clinic director. late husband, Gordon Matthews (BS ’59) inventor of voice mail; and Howard Janzen. Left: Joe and Patty Cappy were among guests greeted by Top right: Legendary basketball coach John Wooden brought his lessons TU’s first couple Marcy and Bob Lawless at the “Hoops and of character and success to TU during a Friends of Finance luncheon. Hearts” celebration February 14. Right: Roxana Lorton (BA ’63) and Barbara George greet guests at a Bottom: Bob Lawless (right) and Business Dean Gale reception during the Darcy O’Brien event. Sullenberger (left) welcomed inductees into the CBA Hall of Bottom: Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating (far right) chats with (from Fame (from left) William K.Warren, Jr.; John S.“Jack” Zink; left) Chief Justice of California Ronald M. George; his wife, Barbara and Doug Pielsticker representing his late father, James W. George; Brent Beesley and Suzanne O’Brien at the Second Annual Darcy Pielsticker. O’Brien Lecture April 23 on the TU campus.

36 TU summer 2002 37 Football Team Focused opposing secondaries. Look for #21 haps among the best recruited ment wins were the most since the Arrow, Oklahoma). capped . . . Tulsa’s career record- on Improvement Darrell Wimberly and #84 classes in school history, and ranked Hurricane captured eight victories The “Ultimate Service” award holder for games played, wins and Montiese Culton, along with new- among one of the tops in the coun- in the 1984-85 campaign. The recognizes the efforts of student assists . . . was a first-team all-WAC A team that had 62 of its 88 comers, JC transfer #82 Romby try. The “fab four” gave TU the Hurricane placed 12th at the NCAA support staff for service in the ath- selection in 2002. players as freshmen or sophomores Bryant and transfer #1 Jerome top freshman class than any other Championships. Tulsa won three letic department. The winner was a year ago is looking to erase the Melissa McCormick, Senior, Soccer Janet, a Parade Magazine High school in the powerful WAC. straight tournament titles in the senior football equipment manager Omaha, Nebraska athletics memories of a 1-10 season, and School All-American in 2000, to be The returning sophomores with spring season. It’s the first time Dave Pennington. move in the same positive direction Had a team-best 23 points on primary targets for Gooch. a year of experience include Dana Tulsa won three straight events The Dan Bitson Courage Award nine goals and five assists . . . it was headed with five wins during “On defense, we have to con- Weddle, Lindsay Eaves, Vanessa since the beginning of the 1989-90 is presented annually to the TU Keith Burns first season as head scored four game-winning goals tinue to eliminate big plays. But we Thon and Kristin Bailey. The campaign. Second-year Head Coach student-athlete who exemplifies this past season . . . has been coach. With the experience and did better in that area in the spring. “super sophs,” as they will be Melissa McNamara has won seven courage, perseverance and tenacity improved ability, Tulsa should take involved in speaking engagements We shored up our run defense and known this year, were among the tournaments in 22 events. for overcoming adversity. The win- at local schools . . . spoke to 800 another forward step in the rebuild- created turnovers, which we’ll need team leaders in most statistical cate- Senior Stacy Prammanasudh, ner was senior softball athlete ing process. Tulsa returns 43 letter- 5th graders at a Safety Patrol to do like we did in our first year at gories in 2001, along with returning became the second student-athlete Christy Watkins. Leadership Workshop . . . has men, and seven starters on offense Tulsa,” said Burns. Defensively, starter and senior Tammy Leuer. in school history to accomplish the The TU student-athletes, and eight on defense this season. earned the Dean’s List seven semes- fans should keep their eyes focused feat of earning first-team All- through the Student-Athlete ters, and is a four-time all-WAC New offensive coordinator Dan on #96 Sam Rayburn on the inte- America honors for all four years of Advisory Committee, select a Lounsbury has spent time in a vari- Team Effort Takes Tulsa Academic team selection . . . was rior, as the tackle looks to break his Men Golfers to Best her career. The only other TU ath- Professor of the Year. This award named to the 2000 and 2001 ety of offenses with TCU, own single-season record for tack- lete to accomplish that feat was went to Exercise Sport Science Kentucky, Houston, Purdue and Finish Verizon/CoSIDA District VI les for lost yardage. Linebackers golfer Jody Rosenthal (1982-85). Instructor Marcia Burrus. Academic at-Large First Team. Texas. Defensively, Burns takes over Michael Dulaney (No. 10) and In May the Tulsa men’s golf Prammanasudh completed the sea- The final award, the Warren Michael Nammar, Senior,Tennis as the coordinator, something he Jorma Bailey (No. 32) return after team returned to the NCAA son with four tournament victories, Garrison Academic Excellence Tulsa, Oklahoma did quite successfully at USC and one year together and a secondary Championships for the first time eight times among the top-5 and Award, went to senior cross country Named to the President’s Arkansas. is more talented and experienced since the 1995 season, turning in a among the top-15 in all 11 tourna- and track and field athlete Debbie Honor Roll three times . . . presi- The Hurricane made steady this year with 12 returning letter- school-best 9th place performance. ments. Cardenas, who has maintained a dent of the Mortar Board National improvement during spring drills winners, including #9 Keithan The Hurricane carded rounds of perfect 4.00 grade point average in Honor Society . . . a walk-on ath- and with another talented group of McCorry returning for his senior 281-289-284-296 for a 1150 total at accounting. “8” is the Ultimate lete and a three-year letterwinner . . newcomers joining forces in the season. Young guys like #27 Jeff the par-71 Ohio State University Number . a member of the Student-Athlete fall, it appears that Tulsa football Thibodeaux, #5 Jermaine Hope Scarlet Course in Columbus, Ohio. The University of Tulsa Advisory Committee . . . has served will be making positive strides in and #30 Chris Benson will be Tulsa entered the final day in TU recognized its athletic teams 2001-02 Ultimate Team as a University Ambassador . . . bringing back successful football to important cogs in the secondary. second-place, and one-stroke and student-athletes on April 30, at serves as a tutor in English . . . has Route 66. Tulsa football in 2002 looks to behind team-leader Georgia Tech. the school’s Seventh Annual All- Leela Farr, Senior, Basketball served as a volunteer for the “We came into spring drills make the positive strides that were However, the Hurricane turned in Sports Banquet at the Donald W. Joplin, Missouri Habitat for Humanity . . . responsi- needing to improve in a lot of areas, made in Burns’ first season at the its worst round of the four-day Reynolds Center. Top awards were A double major in chemical ble for conducting a children’s liter- and we did just that,” said Burns. coaching helm. event with a 12-over par 296. given to TU’s “Ultimate Team” engineering and pre-medicine . . . a acy program “Reading is Leading” “Offensively, the players adapted to Minnesota won the event with an members, in recognition of their all- four-year all-WAC Academic team at Kendall Elementary. the system and coach Lounsbury as Seasoned Sophs Lead 1134 score. It was Tulsa’s seventh around achievements including aca- selection . . . a big sister with the well. We were able to protect the Volleyball appearance at the NCAA demic success, campus involvement, Big Brothers and Sisters of Green Stacy Prammanasudh, Senior, Golf football and identify our playmak- Championships, with the previous community outreach, and athletic Country . . . has volunteered with Enid, Oklahoma ers, and those playmakers made big Tulsa volleyball has made posi- best finish of 11th place coming in participation. the “Red Ribbon Week” and Susan A three-time first-team All- plays.” tive strides over the past few sea- 1995. The eight “Ultimate Team” G. Komen Run for the Cure . . . has American and three-time WAC Offensive players to keep an eye sons under the direction of former members for the 2001-02 academic visited local children’s hospitals . . . Player of the Year . . . won the on include Tyler Gooch (#11), who National Team member Matt Women Golfers Get Five year were Leela Farr (basketball/ has spoken at Burroughs and Western Athletic Conference indi- will handle the quarterbacking Sonnichsen. In 2002, an extremely Stacy P.Gets Four Joplin, Missouri), Greg Harrington Sequoyah Elementary schools . . . vidual title the last two years . . . duties. As a freshman last year, he talented sophomore class returns to (basketball/Carrollton, Texas), has been a Dean’s List member nine was named first-team 2002 Verizon In 2001-02, the nation’s third- became only the second quarter- the court for the Hurricane. Last Melissa McCormick (soccer/Omaha times, and President’s List once. Academic All-American . . . has back in school history (the other year’s newcomers owned 67-per- ranked Tulsa women’s golf team Nebraska), Michael Nammar (ten- Greg Harrington, Senior, Basketball twice been named to the NGCA being Steve Gage) to rush for over cent of the team’s kills (687), 62- won five tournament titles: Big 12 nis/Tulsa), Stacy Prammanasudh Carrollton, Texas Scholar-Athlete All-America team 100 yards in two games. Again, look percent of the attacks (1,905), 90- Invitational, TRW Regional (golf/Enid, Oklahoma), Jana Sedivec . . . has been a member of the A four-year letterwinner . . . for Eric Richardson (No. 25) run- percent of the assists (843), 52-per- Challenge, Ping/ASU Invitational, (tennis/Montreal, Canada), Derek Dean’s List for eight semesters . . . has visited children’s hospitals and ning out of the backfield, while a cent of the service aces (67), and Western Athletic Conference Sparks (cross country/track and serves as a member of the Student- has participated in events for bevy of young and talented 79-percent of the total blocks (118). Championship and the NCAA field/Edmond, Oklahoma) and Athlete Advisory Committee . . . Special Olympians and the handi- receivers will put pressure on The group of frosh were per- Central Regional. The five tourna- Christy Watkins (softball/Broken has participated in the “Yes You

38 TU summer2002 TU summer 2002 39 Can” program . . . her ten career O Say Can You See? Ice Cream & Lions & Fun, Lowest Student Loan Rates Ever tournament victories is second in Oh My The federal student loan interest rates have been school history to only Nancy Todd Hays decides to weigh in. Lopez. announced and are the lowest in history! Effective July 1, 2002 Not about his team’s magical run When the Tony award-winning musical, news through June 30, 2003, the new rates are as follows: Federal down a Utah mountain to erase 40 “The Lion King,” hits the boards of the Music Stafford Loan Rates: 3.46%, during school, grace and defer- Jana Sedivec, Senior,Tennis years of American bobsled futility, Hall at Fairpark in Dallas, TU alumni will have

athletics ment; 4.06%, during active repayment, including forbearance; Montreal, Canada not about his TU experiences, not the chance to see it all — at a discount! Join Federal Parent Loan Rate: 4.86%; Federal Consolidation Rates: A four-year letterwinner . . . a about staring down an uncertain your TU Alumni Association at the Saturday, member of the Student-Athlete September 14, 2002, 2:00 p.m. matinee. Dis- 3.50%, Stafford - grace, deferment; 4.125%, Stafford repay- athletic future — all that would alumni ment; and 4.875%, Parent Loan. Advisory Committee . . . has been come later, during his keynote counted tickets are available to TU alumni. The new interest rates offer an opportunity for college named to the Dean’s List for seven speech at the All Sports Banquet a Normally priced $67.50 tickets are available to graduates who have not previously consolidated their student semesters . . . has participated the few hours from now. No, Hays is TU alumni for $33.75 (half price). Alumni can loans to potentially lock in a much lower interest rate. “Anyone Can Softball” and “Feed weighing in — literally. purchase up to three additional tickets for family Consolidation allows you to convert multiple variable-rate the Homeless” programs . . . was an Spotting a scale in the corner of or friends for $47.50 each. education loans into a single loan with an interest rate that is ITA All-American Scholar in 2001 . the weight room, Hays asks TU The TU Alumni Association is hosting an fixed for the life of the loan. . . recorded over 20 wins her senior Sports Information Director Don Ice Cream Social in the West Lobby of the the- Consolidation allows you to lower your monthly payment season. Tomkalski for a brief interruption ater at 1:00 p.m. For more information or to by lengthening the repayment period beyond the standard 10- of their Reynolds Center tour. Hays mumbling and tape recorder fum- purchase your tickets, call the Office of Alumni year payback schedule. There are no prepayment penalties for Derek Sparks, Junior, Cross sheepishly admits to taking a (well- bling to ask, “Do you want to see Relations, (918) 631-2555. accelerating the payback of a Federal Consolidation Loan. Country/Track & Field deserved) break from his rigorous something cool?” After receiving a Interested individuals should contact their servicing agency Edmond, Oklahoma training schedule, and wants to sur- quick nod (or eight), Hays unfolds TU’s Best Pep Squad to inquire about the specific terms and agreement of consoli- Serves as president of the vey the “damage”. the beret, which just moments Alumni support is invaluable to TU. The dation. Some websites that lead to consolidation offers include Student-Athlete Advisory Just before stepping on the before was entrusted to a clumsy time, energy and expertise provided by alumni Salliemae.com; Nelliemae.com; Accessgrp.org; and Nhelp.net. Committee . . . serves as chairman scale in his street clothes, Hays magazine wonk, and pulls out… are essential in helping recruit high-quality stu- of the Western Athletic Conference pauses and pulls something from His silver medal. dents to campus. Whether they were attending Student-Athlete Advisory the hip pocket of his khakis. He Which Hays gladly handed my receptions or college fairs, or calling prospective Committee, and the WAC’s repre- turns to me, a rookie writer trying way, not minding one bit the 37 students and e-mailing admitted applicants, TU 1,000 Good Reasons to Think “TU” sentative to the NCAA Division I desperately to stay out of the way, rotations it took to get a “good” alumni provided firsthand knowledge of the A few things have changed since you attended TU: Student-Athlete Advisory and asks me if I’d hold something look at it. To all weekend warriors value of a TU education. We’re listed among the top 130 national universities in Committee . . . a graduate of the for him. It’s his neatly folded Team out there: You’d swear you could The Office of Admission thanks the follow- U.S. News & World Report; we boast brand new facilities, 32nd Annual Engalitcheff Institute USA beret — the most coveted of hear the national anthem playing in ing TU alumni who assisted with recruitment and state-of-the-art technology throughout the campus on Comparative Political and all USA Olympic merchandise from the distance when you’re holding efforts this year — Chad Kain, Des Moines; is commonplace. Economic Systems . . . president of the Salt Lake Games (of nearly that stunning piece of athletic Ann Heidger and Jean Mermoud Mrasek, And then, the good things about TU are as true the University Ambassadors . . . Tickle Me Elmo Christmas-frenzy achievement. The word “chills” Dallas; Pheoung Le, Devon McDaniel, Greg today as when you were in school: We have terrific pro- also serves as a University Senator, proportions). Quite the thrill, doesn’t begin to describe the expe- McDaniel, Sue Muenks, Randy Mundt, Carrie fessors who totally engage their students; we have win- vice-chairman of the TU College right? rience. Swayze, and Tony Uerling, Houston; Kaler & ning athletic teams, and this is still a wonderful place to Republicans and board member of Hays hops on the scale, smirks That little story is perfectly in Eileen Bole, Tim Donnelly, John Hudson, Julie form lifelong friendships. the United Nations Association of at the result, and climbs down. character for the Todd Hays who O’Rourke, Kendra Register, Carmen Thum, and PLUS, children of TU alumni are eligible for the Eastern Oklahoma . . . has been Following Tomkalski’s lead, he patiently sat through a 25-minute Cathy Williams, Kansas City; Mary Ellen $1,000 Alumni Grant, which is awarded to new under- named to the all-WAC Academic takes two steps toward the door interview answering pretty ama- Bridwell, Dana Broach, Kate Burch, Michael graduate students who have at least one parent with a team twice. then stops suddenly. Turning back teurish questions. He comes across Catterson, J. P. Dick, Janna Garretson, George degree from The University of Tulsa. The grant, which over his shoulder with a grin, Hays as the guy at the company picnic Gibson, Laurie Hays, Deanne Hughes, Julie is renewable as long as the student attends full time and Christy Watkins, Senior, Softball politely asks, “Could I get that back who’s the best athlete on the field Lees, June Matchette, Katie Neville, Nick remains in good academic standing, may be applied Broken Arrow, Oklahoma from you?” Beret safely back in but lobs the softest pitch of the day Privett, Christina Reynolds, Tamara Wallinger, toward tuition only. Has been a member of the hand, after a near fumble by yours to the sweet little grandmother Rick White, and Clark Young, Oklahoma City; Shouldn’t you encourage your high schooler to con- Student-Athlete Advisory truly, the tour continues. from accounting so she gets on and Brenda Johnson and Kimberly Johnson, sider TU? Committee . . . serves as a tutor for Five minutes later, we’re pulling base. Tulsa. Call one of our admissions counselors for informa- the Holmes Student Center . . . has up chairs in an empty conference You’ve probably even known a If you would like to help in the recruitment tion, or better yet, arrange for a visit to campus to see visited terminally ill patients at area room in the bowels of the arena, Todd Hays or two in your lifetime process or refer a prospective student to TU, first-hand how we’ve changed and stayed the same. Call hospitals . . . has served as a YMCA ready to start the interview. Before — just without something as cool as please contact Debi Hudson ’86, Regional toll-free 1-800-331-3050, or locally 918-631-2307. counselor. the first question is posed, Hays an Olympic medal. Representative for Admission at 1-888-267-9194 mercifully cuts in on my nervous by Ed Sharrer BS ’92 or email [email protected].

40 TU summer2002 TU summer 2002 41 notes 1950 ’66) serves as advertising Fairs and Expositions for the National Philanthropy Day in Tim Dreiling (BS ’86) and his spiritual formation for the Garvin Emanuel (BS ’57) and director for Women Artists of campaign, “Get on the Stick” November 2001. wife, Lori (BS ’86), have pur- Sugar Hill United Methodist his wife, Karol, recently trav- the West. Helen’s artwork will for the 2001 Tulsa State Fair. chased the Oklahoma Runner Church. John is the author of be featured in an exhibit in Bill is a former president of the and Triathlete magazine, The Almighty in the Ordinary;

class eled to Prince Edward Island, 1980 Canada, and on a medical mis- Oklahoma City during June, TU Alumni Association and is Cathy Waller Hoopert which published its first issue Spiritual Insights from sion to Guatemala. Garvin has July and August. an adjunct professor of adver- (BSBA ’81, JD ’01) was in February 2002. Tim also Everyday Life. been retired from NASA for 11 Julie Gates Kindred (BA ’66) tising at TU. admitted to the Oklahoma Bar serves as president of the TU Doug Anderson (BS ’92) and years. was named director of Association in October. Cathy Golden Hurricane Club. wife, Amy, are pleased to Maryville University of the St. 1970 and her husband, Jerry (BSBA Debi Simon Hudson (BA ’86) announce the birth of a daugh- 1960 Louis Academic Success George S. Pope (BA ’72) is a ’80), have a daughter. The is the new TU regional repre- ter, Mia Lynn, on December 7, Center. Julie served for the flute instructor at the Hoopert’s live in Broken sentative for admissions. Debi 2000. Michael E. Bleier (BA ’62) is Richard D. Klein (JD ’95) and his past 17 years as director of University of Akron. This past Arrow. lives in Kansas City and will general counsel for Mellon Katie Cotner Rector (BS ’92) wife, Michelle, have announced the program services with the year George served as presi- be covering both Kansas City Financial Corporation in Patricia Rieman (BS ’82) is and her husband, Rich, live birth of their first child, Anthony Productive Living Board for dent of the National Flute and St. Louis. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. completing work on her doc- near Boulder, Colorado, with Daniel, born August 20, 2001. The Emeritus professors Paul Brown, St. Louis citizens with devel- Association. His woodwind Michael has three grandchil- torate in curriculum and Ann Middleton (MBA ’88) their daughters, Patience and Klein’s live in Ballwin, Missouri. Dwight Dailey, and Jan Dailey cele- opmental disabilities. dren, Jonathan, Alexandra and quintet, Solaris, released their instruction at Northern Illinois serves as president of the Hope. brated the new year sailing around first compact disc titled Emily. Stephen N. Winkle (BS ’67) University. She will begin her Service League of Bartlesville, Troy Bradley (BS ’93) is Cape Horn, South Africa. Both is vice president, National “American Quintets.” Inc. Margretta C. Cooper (BA dissertation in 2002. working as the general man- Dwight and Jan (BM ’67) are retired Training for Allegiance ’62) has retired from teaching Mike Bruchas (BS ’72) has Michael H. Weatherl (BS ’82) Brenda S. Jagels-Payne (BA ager of the American Embassy from the TU music faculty. Paul is Telecom, Inc., a Dallas-based at Skiatook Public Schools. relocated from Washington, retired from Chevron after a ’88) and her husband, Ralph, Employee Association in retired from the TU philosophy national phone company. Margretta has been an elemen- D.C., to Charlotte, North 19-year career with the com- are pleased to announce the Budapest, Hungary. department. Stephen’s department conducts Carolina, as the feed and tary music teacher for the past pany. He is now an engineering birth of their first child, Katherine Blanke Kilo (BS and coordinates training pro- record center manager for 28 years. consultant in Houston, Texas. Victoria Nicole, on October 4, ’93) was married on May 12, grams for more than 5,000 Media Comm. Michael attributes his success- 2001. 2001. Other TU graduates W. Thomas Coffman (BSBA employees annually. ’63, JD ’66) is a member of the Adele Ausink Dolan (BA ’73) ful career to his engineering Wayne C. Ackerman (MS serving in the wedding party Jerry Roger (BS ’66, MA Tulsa law firm of Johnson, is spending time with home degree from TU. Michael has ’89) is working for Shell Oil were Delta Gamma sorority ’69) has retired after 28 years Jones, Dornblaser, Coffman projects and community ser- two younger brothers, Brian Company in The Hague, sisters Lisa Ross Goebel (BS with Tulsa Public Schools. and Shorb and has been reap- vice. Music, French and theatre (BSPE ’84), and Chris (BSPE Holland. Wayne received the ’93) and Amy Hansen Jerry currently serves as direc- pointed as one of nine mem- continue to be an important ’01), who also are TU gradu- new assignment in January and Anschutz (BS ’93). Katherine Deborah Pry (BSN ’97) married Joe tor of academic affairs for the bers of the Membership part of her life. ates. will be in Holland for the next and her husband, Ross, live in Pope, Jr. on September 22, 2001. University of Phoenix. Selection Committee of The Dr. Verena Botzenhart-Viehe Matthew Slezak (BS ’83) and four years. St. Louis. Deborah is a registered nurse at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, and Joe American College of Trust and Glenn Dobbs III (BS ’68) and (BA ’74) is an associate pro- his wife, Karen, are pleased to Mary Sue Vance Endacott Laurie Jane Barr Croft Nancy Bragg Witmer (’50), who works for Williams. The couple lives Estate Counsel. Tom has his wife, Sarah (BS ’90), live fessor of history at announce the birth of their son, (BS ’89) works as a drilling (Ph.D. ’94) serves as adminis- worked rodeos as a child, discovered in Sand Springs. Deborah Chapyak served as president of the Tulsa in Owasso with their 16-year- Westminster College in New Jonathan Thomas, born April engineer in Prudhoe Bay, trator for professional and cur- trick riding, invented a signature (BSN ’97) and Lucretia Newton (BS County Bar Association, presi- old son. Glenn has taught Wilmington, Pennsylvania. 10, 2001. Anchorage, Alaska. Mary riculum development at the stunt (the “Falling Tower”) and ’97) served as bridesmaids. dent of the TU Alumni school for the past 23 years, Verena has co-authored a new Jim Heinlein (BS ’84) co- works with TU classmate Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. became the feature attraction in Association and president of and Sarah is the senior accoun- textbook, The Origins of the authored The John Zink Frank McCorkle (BS ’88), Blank International Center for major rodeos by 17. Nancy also won the Tulsa County Bar tant at Laufen International. Cold War. Combustion Handbook, a text- who is the team leader for the Gifted Education and Talent the Girls Rodeo Association World Foundation. Tom and his wife, Larry Judge (BS ’68) has Carol Chunn Couch (BSBA book and reference work. Greater Prudhoe Bay PWZ Development in the College of Champion Cutting Horse title twice. Sharon (BS ’66), have two retired from Shell Oil ’76) and her husband, Richard Michael A. Joyce (BS ’84, JD Asset. Education at the University of She was inducted into the Cowgirls children, Scott and Kendra Company after 35 years of ser- Couch (BSBA ’75, MBA ’76), ’87, MBA ’99) has become “of Iowa. Laurie also contributed a Hall of Fame in 2000. (BA ’93) who both live in vice. Larry most recently live in Santa Fe, where they Counsel” with the firm of 1990 chapter in the Handbook of Tulsa. worked at Shell’s Wood River own a graphic design and mar- Jones, Givens, Gotcher & Jerry Wild (BA ’90, MBA Gifted Education, edited by Dr. William E. Dunstan (MA Refinery as human resources keting firm, Visual Events, Inc. Bogan, P.C. Michael also ’93) married Kathy Hurley on Nicholas Colangelo and Gary ’65) teaches European history manager. The company specializes in serves as chairman of The May 19, 2001, in Little Rock. Davis. at North Carolina State James R. Wendelken (BS restaurant and food service University of Tulsa Genave Jerry is an account manager for Leslie Gentry Miller (BS ’94) University. William was ’68) lives in Oklahoma City operation clients. King Rogers Business Law Alltel’s financial division in and her husband, Jason, wel- recently featured in an article, with his wife, Susan. Jim is in Kris Rapp (MA ’76) has writ- Center Advisory Board. Little Rock. comed their first child, Jacob “The Accidental Scholar” in private practice with The ten, The Little Blue Book: 56 Bradley Berkson (BS ’85) David Owens (BS ’91) was Kenneth Miller, on August 23, Denise Winkeler (BA ’97) married The Chronicle of Higher Urology Group. He serves as Most Frequently Made Errors lives in Great Falls, Virginia selected to carry the Olympic 2001. Mariano Goluboff on June 9, 2001 in Education. The article high- president of the south central in Standard Writing. Kris is an with his wife, Michaela, and Torch in Oklahoma City. Dave Michelle Salvaggio (BS ’94) Austin, Texas. Fellow TU alumni in lights William’s childhood, section of the American assistant professor at Tulsa sons, Ben, 8 and Lincoln, 2. served as the assistant chief of and Patrick Culley (BS ’94) the wedding party were Heather education, career and books on Stephanie Lewis Ruiz (BA Urological Association. Community College. Brad recently left his position competition for the bobsled were married in June 1997. Hepperlen Cholat (BA ’97), Anne ancient history. He has con- ’90) and husband, Robert, are Bill Hinkle (BS ’69), who Sue Owen Sharp (BSN ’78) as president of N.E.W., a tech- and skeleton events in the 2002 Michelle graduated from the Feyerabend (BS ’97), Terri Brown tributed several articles for the pleased to announce the adop- owns Hinkle Creative was awarded the Fundraising nology company he began after Winter Olympic Games. University of Oklahoma (BS ’97) and Lechelle Calderwood new Encyclopedia of the tion of their twin sons, Jonathan Services, Inc., was awarded Executive of the Year Award spending nine years as partner College of Medicine and com- (BS ’01). The couple lives in Austin, and Joshua, age 6. Ancient World. John Anthony Page (BA ’91) Texas, where they both work for “Best of Show” at the by the Association of at McKinsey Company. serves as associate pastor of pleted her residency in internal Helen Murray Howerton (BS International Association of Fundraising Professionals on medicine. In 2001, Michelle Texas Instruments.

42 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 43 notes began a fellowship in infec- Lamar University. Devyn graduated in May with a JD and tious diseases at the University works at Westvaco MA in Russian History from of Alabama. Michelle’s antici- Corporation as a quality engi- The University of Tulsa. pated date of graduation is neer. Her husband, Ryan (BS MARY K. Leslie Cairns (MFA ’99) had to class 2004. Patrick will graduate in ’98), is employed at Exxon pick her son, Michael, up from Spring 2002 from the doctoral Mobil as a supervising chemist school this spring — in Amiens, program of pharmacy at in the analytical lab. Both France. Michael, 11, was an CHAPMAN Southwestern Oklahoma State Devyn and Ryan are in the exchange student from Tulsa’s University. MBA program at Lamar. Eisenhower International Scott Eudey (BA ’95) and his James Pinkerton (BA ’97) School for three weeks. After 1921-2002 wife, Misa Richardson Eudey and his wife, Dorinda, wel- school, the two toured France

(BS ’95), are pleased to comed their second child on with forays into Versailles, In memoriam announce the birth of their first September 19, 2001. James is Gruyerès and Lausanne, The University of Tulsa lost a child, Taylor Scott, on the Head Women’s Softball Switzerland, a week in Paris, long-time friend and supporter when November 10, 2001. Scott is a Coach at TU. and of course, Euro-Disney. Tulsa philanthropist Mary K. partner with the law firm of Meanwhile, hubby, Scot (BS Elizabeth Moseley Guse (JD Chapman, widow of the late H. A. Ross & Eudey, P.L.L.P. in ’87), stayed home with the ’98) was recognized by the Chapman, died Monday, May 20, Broken Arrow. Oklahoma Bar Association for girls, Andrea, 12; and Amy, 6, 2002 at the age of 81. Chapman, who Michelle Karsten (BS ’98) married Crystal Perry Icenhour (BS her contributions to the law also a student at Eisenhower, Mark Ingram on August 4, 2001. TU ’95) received her Ph.D. degree profession at their annual who is looking forward to trav- received a bachelor of science in nurs- alumni in the wedding party in pathobiology and molecular meeting in November 2001. eling to Mexico someday to ing from TU in 1953, worked as a nurse included Michelle’s brother, J.R. medicine from the University Elizabeth currently serves as practice her Spanish. before her marriage to Harry Allen Karsten (BSBA ’00), Becky Ronan of Cincinnati College of an associate in Crowe & Chapman in 1960. When she and her hus- (BS ’98, MA ’01), Megan Medicine in December 2001. Dunlevy’s Tulsa office. 2000 band established the H. A. and Mary K. Dimitroff (BS ’98, MS ’01), Karen Crystal began her postdoctoral Kristin Capatosta (BA ’97) David Bohlen (BS ’00) and Kuchar Karsten (BA ’92) and Chapman Charitable Trust, they emulated fellowship at the Mayo Clinic married Justin Akin on June Jackie Wendell (BS ’00) were Molly Spencer Benton (BA ’98). the legacy of generosity begun by his parents, in February. 16, 2001 in St. Louis. The cou- married January 13, 2001. The Other TU alumni present at the wed- well-known Tulsa philanthropists James A. and Cheryl Foley Chuckluck ple now live in Ballwin, couple lives in Tulsa and will ding were Kristin Breaux (BSBA Leta M. Chapman. (MBA ’96) was named voca- Missouri. be moving overseas to work for ’99), Jane Eilerman (BS ’01), and tional director for Chinle a Christian ministry. Thanks to the gifts, endowment and trusts Jesse Benton (BA ’94, MA ’98). Michelle McRuiz (BA ’98) Unified School District on the Perla Guerro Romo (BA ’00) established by the father and son, the Chapman Michelle and Mark live in St. Louis, relocated to Albuquerque, New Navajo reservation. Cheryl is in the MBA program at St. name graces many buildings, halls, and rooms Missouri. Mexico, in August 2001 to received her principal certifica- study flamenco dancing at the Mary’s University in San throughout The University of Tulsa. The H. A. tion in May. Cheryl and her National Institute of Flamenco Antonio. Perla is concentrating and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust has pro- of which contributes to the quality of life in Tulsa husband, David, also Arts. Michelle is the commu- her studies in international busi- vided James A. Chapman Hall (named for H. A.’s and the world. Gifts from the Trust fund medical announced the arrival of their ness. nications and database man- father), originally constructed for the College of research, education, the arts, and help for the indi- first child, Jonathon Bridge, ager for the Office of Nursing, then renovated (with funds from the gent. A few of the many organizations that have born August 18, 2000. Institutional Advancement at 2001 Trust) to house the Henry Kendall College of Arts Dr. Diane Newton Clemens Menaul School. Jennifer Lee Croft (BA ’01), benefited from the Trust include St. John Medical and Sciences; Allen Chapman Activity Center Center, the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, (BS ’96) is working as a John L. Pool (JD ’98) was who entered TU at age 15, research review specialist at elected to a four- year term as holds a graduate assistantship in (named for H. A.); the Chapman Theatre (in the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, M.D. Washington University School the county and district attorney the Comparative Literature Kendall Hall); and the Mary K. Chapman Center Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Tulsa’s Little of Medicine in St. Louis, for Andrews County, 109th Russian Translation program at for Communication Disorders, which houses the Lighthouse, the American Cancer Society, American Missouri. Judicial District of Texas. John The University of Iowa. In Mabee Speech and Learning Disorders Center. Diabetes Foundation, and the Oklahoma Medical Mary Carole Hass (MSMSE was sworn in on January 1, addition to working on her Significant contributions from the H. A. and Research Foundation; the Tulsa Area United Way, MFA degree, Jennifer is teach- ’96) received national certifi- 2001. Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust also have ing an introduction to literature the Boy Scouts, and the Day Center for the cation from the National Board Christopher A. Smith (BA class. helped TU to computerize the campus and to con- Homeless; Tulsa Philharmonic, Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa for Professional Teaching ’98) has joined Husch & Standards. Mary teaches at Sara Neneman (BA ’01) mar- struct the Donald W. Reynolds Center, the Opera and the Arts and Humanities Council; Eppenberger, LLC. The firm is University School, Mabee Legal Information Sequoyah Claremore and is an located in St. Louis. ried John Weller (BA ’99) on Bacone College, Holland Hall and Bishop Kelly adjunct professor in the math September 1, 2001 in Omaha, Center, the Michael D. Case Tennis Center, and High School. Brian J. Moreland (BSBA ’98) Michael Boutot (BA ’99) and computer science depart- Nebraska. The couple live in the Fulton and Susie Collins Fitness Center. Over was married on December 9, lived in Moscow during the Known for her personal generosity — from pur- ment at TU. Los Angeles, where John is the 2001, at the Saba House, Captiva summer of 2001 and attended the years, the Trust has inspired other donors by chasing and distributing blankets in the winter and manager of public relations for Island, Florida. Brian and his Devyn Alicia Mitchell (BS Pericles Institute through the issuing challenge grants. box fans in the summer for those in need to sharing Los Angeles Opera, and Sara is wife, Esther, live in Miami where ’96) graduated in December University of San Diego Law In the long-standing Chapman tradition, the her wealth, time and talent — Mary K. Chapman the assistant director of ticket- Brian is a finance manager for 2001 with her master’s degree School. There he received a ing for the Geffen Playhouse. H. A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust has left an indelible imprint of community service and Caterpillar, Inc. in engineering management in certificate in International and Both Sara and John continue to made gifts to an impressive array of charities, each philanthropy. industrial engineering from Comparative Law. Michael pursue acting.

44 TU summer 2002 TU summer 2002 45 1930 John Clair Dague, M.D. (BS 1950 William H. “Bill” Batten, Jr. Don E. Smith (BS ’62) passed Grace Bogema Setterholm ’43) passed away December 2, (’54) died January 9, 2002. away January 16, 2002. (MS ’77) died October 2, Howard F. Hyatt (BS ’30) 2001. Herbert Alexander (BS ’50) 2001. died October 8, 2001. died July 13, 2001. Frederick L. Cason (BS ’54) Dr. Onslow Stevenson (Steve) Delta Ann Lamberton (BA passed away October 15, 2001. Wakeford (BA ’63, MA ’65) Richard C. “Dick” Kitching D. Ross Grimes (’31) passed ’43) passed away May 4, Allen S. James, Jr. (BA ’50) died April 4, 2002. (BS ’78) died March 19, 2002. away January 6, 2002. 2002. passed away February 13, Gerald E. Kamins (BA ’54, 2002. JD ’64) passed away January Arthur Abbe (BA ’64) passed John William Wade, Jr. (BA Seth G. Eby, Jr. (BS ’32) James Robert “Bob” Smith 24, 2001. away December 1, 2001. ’79) passed away January 20, passed away November 9, (’43) died March 1, 2002. Richard L. (Dick) 2002. 2001. Langworthy passed away Patrick Bruce Burns (’55) Charles Jan Birtcil (BA ’64) John F. (Jack) Van Vleck December 3, 2001. died December 26, 2001. passed away February 4, 2002. Nan Ida Jankowsky (’33) (’43) passed away December 1980 In memoriam passed away January 12, 2002. 8, 2000. James Louis McNamar (BS Carol McDonald Wheat (BS Jay Dean Dalton (JD ’64) ’50) died Friday, March 15, ’55) passed away in October, died April 14, 2002. Ronald George Livingston Raphael A. Lafferty (’33) Virginia “Ginny” Earnest 2002. 2001. (MS ’81) died November 15, died March 18, 2002. (BA ’44) passed away January William Daniel Davis (’65) 2001. 30, 2002. Paul M. Wallack, Ph.D. (BS James Richard (Dick) passed away January 6, 2002. Julia Spillman Armstrong Courter (BS ’56) passed away Sharon Ann McKinley ’50) passed away March 10, Carol Hickerson Lynch (’66) (BA ’34) passed away January JoAnn Chadderton Hayden 2001. February 27, 2002. Strauss (JD ’81) passed away 8, 2002. Heard (’44) died April 23, died April 29, 2002. March 4, 2002. 2002. Dr. James William Egan (BS Beecher Norris (MBA ’56) Paul Alworth Alfred F. Boudreau, Jr. (’34) died April 21, 2002. Geneva Vondell Johnson (BM ’51) passed away January 14, ’68) passed away January 14, passed away March 18, 2002. Ellis N. Jones (BS ’45) passed 2002. It was not strange that one who had seen death away February 22, 2002. John A. Venable (Ed.D ’56) 2002. FACULTY & Allen W. Hamill, Jr. (BS ’35) passed away February 22, FRIENDS In all its attitudes through Europe’s strewn Earl Wade Gill (BS ’51) died Mary Hazelton Frank (MA passed away October 1, 2001. Ila Fern Hoppe McDougal February 17, 2002. 2002. Fields and rubbled towns sought life and followed (’44) passed away November ’69) died December 12, 2001. Dr. E. Paul Alworth, an Charles Kothe (BS ’35) 1972 8, 2001. Howard W. Hawkins (BS Harmon Edwin Welsh II English professor at The The life-seekers as they found it in wee TU Distinguished Alumnus, (’56) died October 19, 2001. Carolyn Johnson (BS ’69, MS University of Tulsa for 50 ’51) passed away June 14, ’79) passed away December 7, Sleeket creatures or breathing presences died June 19, 2002. John (Jack) Moncrief, Jr. 2001. years, died April 5, 2002. (’45) died November 23, 2001. Jack Weaver Warren (BS 2001. Above Derwent Water, and never tired Ruth Emily Kahl (BA ’37) Thomas Franklin McPeters ’57) died February 13, 2002. Raymon C. Ingram, professor passed away October 11, 2001. Eunice Thornton Moore (BS Carl P. Lattimore, Jr. (BS of accounting and related sub- Of antic ways displayed in metrics close (BA ’51) passed away April Victor H. (Vic) Anderson ’69) passed away November 8, ’45) passed away November 18, 2002. jects for 30 years, died As English could provide to classic, nor Thomas Anthony Clote (BS 26, 2001. (BA ’58, MA ’62) passed 2001. December 13, 2001. ’39) died April 4, 2002. away October 27, 2001. Was it strange he wrote about someone who said Joseph Studer, Jr. (BS ’51) Patricia Lowry Richey (BS Walter J. Brown (’47) passed passed away. Marlow A. Markert, I never met a man I didn’t like. James Felix Quinlan (BA away Saturday, March 9, 2002. Sondra Lou Wade (BS ’58) ’69) died March 23, 2002. Professor Emeritus of ’39) died December 29, 2001. Loyd W. England (BS ’52) passed away April 22, 2002. Education, passed away Jack Judd (BS ’47) died passed away December 5, January 3, 2002. But strange it is to feel the quiet of his February 25, 2002. Paul Edward Craft (BS ’59) 1970 1940 2001. passed away December 9, Absence and the calm of one who, stricken Ralph Risley (BS ’71) died Cadijah Helmerich Patterson Merle Huston Rahmes (MS Norma Payton Fink (BS ’52) 2001. passed away October 13, 2001. Theodore Chester “Ted” December 26, 2001. In the Square could ask the medic if he ’47) passed away January 24, died December 5, 2001. Bodley passed away 2002. Suzanne Hulsey Weber The Reverend Robert Smoked, and give away his pack of cigarettes November 25, 2001. Hicks (BA ’59) died March Glenn L. Calton (BS ’73) Harold T. Karl (Ph.D ’52) passed away January 16, 2002. Thomas Schlitt passed away With I won’t be needing these. Ted W. Boyls (BS ’48) passed died January 30, 2001. 26, 2002. March 10, 2002. Known uni- Emma B. Luttes (BA ’41) away April 26, 2002. versally as “Father Bob”, he passed away October 12, 2001. Lucian Lawrence “Larry” Turner Perry Burnette (BS Doyle D. Seifert (BS ’52) ’74) died March 12, 2002. served from 1987 to 1992 in Captain of more than rank, he led for years, Florence Wilson Terhune passed away. Lineback (’59) passed away Ed Prichard (BS ’41) died (BA ’48) passed away January 28, 2002. campus ministry at The Without leading, a colloquium Paula Jean Whitson (BS ’74) August 15, 2000. November 2000. University of Tulsa. Mary K. Chapman (BS ’53) passed away October 29, 2001. Of mavericks, some minor, some major. passed away May 20, 2002. Gordon Houston Matthews Kenneth Leroy Stainer (BA Gordon Allen Walker ( BS (BS ’59) died February 23, Dan Wesley, Dean of Men at (See tribute, page 45.) Perry Lowell Phillips (MA Not fond of calling meetings — certainly ’41) passed away November ’48) died January 7, 2001. 2002. TU in 1949, died June 28, 18, 2001. ’75) passed away May 21, 2001. This one, given a choice, he would not have. L. Ray Crawford (BS ’53) 2001. Kenneth Bacon (BS ’49) died October 23, 2001. And never for a moment thought that he John R. Mason (BS ’42) passed away April 6, 2002. 1960 Adjunct Professor of Law Elizabeth Richardson (’75) Charles Vawter Wheeler passed away February 23, Inez Hogan (MS ’53) passed Was more than just a man. And ours. died July 16, 2001. passed away March 26, 2002. 2002. John Robert “Bob” Bradley away August 20, 2000. Cecilia Post Teis (BS ’60) (BS ’49) passed away died December 2, 2001. Frances Lyle Wilson (MS ’76) Ovid N. Birmingham (BS November 1, 2001. Shirley Peake Hormann (BS Manly Johnson ’43) died February 20, 2002. passed away December 30, ’53) passed away December 2001. D. Gibson Byrd (BS ’49) 29, 2001. passed away April 16, 2002.

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As a TU finance graduate and football letterman, Joe McAdams (BS ’92) has a big heart for his alma mater. And as the proprietor of a State Farm agency and comprehensive financial services provider, he has a head for long-term planning. The two came together last year when McAdams established a universal life insurance policy that one day will help support the programs that have been so important to him. “Back in 1987, TU made an investment in me that allowed me to get my degree and play football, and I’ll be forever grateful for TU and for what I received there,” McAdams says. “This is a great vehicle to give back.” The allocation of the policy benefit reflects the balanced thinking of a financial planner. The payout will be split evenly between TU’s finance and athletics programs, with each half in turn being divided equally between scholarship and PASSION AND PLANNING For more information, contact general fund endowments. McAdams also is pleased to point out that under State Farm’s Jan Cavin, vice president for charitable gifts corporate matching program, his company is pay- ing half the premium on a policy that it one day will pay out. institutional advancement, at McAdams went to work for State Farm directly out of TU in 1992. In May 1999, he and his wife, Nancy, moved to Ardmore, (918) 631-2092. Oklahoma, where today he owns and manages a full-service agency providing everything from property and casualty insurance to mortgages and retirement planning. Joe and Nancy, who also attended TU and is a pediatrics nurse in nearby Fort Worth, Texas, have one child, Jack, now one year old. Given dad’s line of work, it is little surprise that Jack’s college fund is already well established, perhaps setting the stage for another McAdams TU alumnus.

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