Alma College Class of 1965 50 Year Reunion Survey

Thomas C. Auer 6757 Franklin Woods Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-2085 [email protected]

Spouse: Barbara Children/Grandchildren: Susan Kathryn David Employer/Occupation: Internal Medicine Physician Retired: Yes Major/Degree: B.A. Psychology Other colleges and degrees: Wayne State University – M.D. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Trails, camping, and hiking. Personal accomplishments: Mudgett Trails Pioneer Award

Campus Memories Hometown as student: East Lansing Campus residence: Mitchell Hall Student activities/organizations: IFC, Alma African Fellowship

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Ron Kapp Class: Western Civilization Place on campus: Library Memory of campus days: Over five years’ time then…I was happy to see 3 TKE friends win Barlow trophies.

Other memories or comments: At AC I had friendships with professors and students that gave me life experiences that helped me to handle all future endeavors.

Mary (Whitehouse) Bamford 320 Kerby Rd, Grosse Point Farms, MI 48236 [email protected]

Spouse: Elton “Mike” Children/Grandchildren: 2 sons (Christopher and Andrew), 5 grandchildren, and 3 from 2nd husband Employer/Occupation: Retired Teacher Degree/Major: B.A. Elementary Education and English Current activities/hobbies/interests: Work in church thrift shop. Enjoy computers and reading.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Grosse Pointe, Mi Campus residence: Gelston, Newberry, Pioneer, Bruske

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Kirk, Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Minor Classes: Western Civilization Friends: Dee (Hall) Beaumont, Sue (Porter) Becker Memory of campus days: Hanging out in Tyler Union

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach in Washington, D.C.

Delilah “Dee” (Hall) Beaumont 1354 Honeysuckle Lane, Niles, MI 49120 [email protected]

Spouse: George Children/Grandchildren: Anrew, Mary, Kassie, Elizabeth, Caleb, and Joshua Employer/Occupation: Elementary Educator Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. Elementary Education Other colleges and degrees: Library/Media – Minot State University Current activities/hobbies/interests: Board of Deacons, Church Liturgist, P.E.O., Delta Kappa Gamma, DAR, Book club, traveling Personal accomplishments: Teacher of the Year, NASA Educator’s Workshop, Space Camp for Teachers, Golden Apple Award, Lifetime of Learning Award, Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Ft Wayne, IN Campus residence: Newberry Hall, Pioneer Hall, Bruske House Activities/organizations: Tyler Board, SMEA, Intramurals, Capus Day Committee, Big Name Dance

Favorites at Alma Professors: Mr. Miner, Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Kapp Classes: Western Civilization, all English classes Place on campus: Library Friends: Mary Whitehouse, Brenda Ostrander, Sue Porter, Judy Shaffer, Judy Golden Memory of campus days: I enjoyed all four years at Alma.

When I left Alma College, I expected to use my training to go in to teaching. I taught for 38 years, so I believe I attained my expectations.

Susan (Porter) Becker 6066 Old Guide Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 [email protected]

Spouse: Richard Children: Kristi and Jennifer Grandchildren: Caroline, Johnny, Anwyn, Aedan Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Education Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, greeting cards, Red Hat group Personal accomplishments: Worked 9 years with Literacy Council in Fairbanks, AK and 7 years in Bellingham, WA.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Royal Oak, MI Campus residence: Pioneer Hall Activities/organizations: Kappa Iota

Favorites at Alma Professor: Mr. Porter Class: Western Civilization Place on campus: Snack bar Friends: Lots Memory of campus days: Just going through those 4 years with friends I made for life.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach.

Katherine Bogue 905 Rioverview Dr, Alma, MI 48801 [email protected]

Spouse: Jerry (Class of 1965) Children: Shannon Muton and Katherine Millar Grandchildren: Michaela, Katie, Marysol, and Keenan Employer/Occupation: Teacher Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Spanish B.A. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Traveling, hiking the National Parks, singing, reading and flower gardening Personal accomplishments: Raising two accomplished and kind daughters. Providing opportunities for students to expand their worldview through language and multi-cultural experiences.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Detroit Campus residence: Gelston Activities/organizations: KI, A Capella Choir, Tri Beta, Dorm Council, Basketball, GDA, Pres. Nickname: Bogie

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Kapp Classes: Western Civilization, Botany, Spanish Friends: Many lifelong friends. They know who they are. Memory of campus days: Choir tour and Song Fest.

When I left Alma College, I expected to continue my education, teach, and raise a family. We also planned to live and teach overseas. Other memories or comments: Alma provided a strong educational foundation, not only for individual careers, but for life, giving us the tools to adapt to change and the desire to find meaningful ways to contribute to society.

Marie (Kurtz) Brucker 191 Liddy Dr, Brighton, MI 48114 [email protected]

Spouse: James (Jim) Children/Grandchildren: Suzanne, Melissa (Class of 1999) Employer/Occupation: Former Middle School teacher (9 years) and consultant for gifted education (30 years +) Retired: No Degree/Major: Alma BA in Education, French Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University masters curriculum K-12, Gifted emphasis in 1991 Current activities/hobbies/interests: Officer of Water Wonderland Thunderbird Clun, Former board member of Michigan Association for Gifted Children, provides music at a local assisted living facility, travel lots with husband and seeing daughters in Sedona and Chicago Personal accomplishments: After being a junior high French teacher for 9 years, I raised our two daughters. Having them identified as gifted, the next 35 years was devoted to helping parents and teachers understand and meet the needs of these highly sensitive unique children. I have also been a children’s choir director, been in lots of musicals, on the board of Michigan Association for Gifted Children for 30 years, and officer with Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Redford, MI Campus residence: Pioneer Hall, Gelston Hall, Bruske Hall Activities/organizations: Almanian, National Honor Society, Alma Players, GDA, NEA, MEA

Favorites at Alma Professors: Molly Parnish, Dr. Sam Cornelius, Earl Hayward, Wesley Dykstra Classes:Western Civilization, Art, Dance Place on campus: Almanian Office Friends: As with many, my oldest friends were those from my freshman year! Memory of campus days: Freshman year was very special—Pioneer and all my Freshman buddies. Loved the opportunity to choreograph a dance to be performed. Very excited to assist Molly Parish develop the first computer programming for Alma!

When I left Alma College, I expected to just be a teacher.

Other memories or comments: The ice festivals were always fun. Working summer at Alma had many exciting, high level learning involved—like I could read and transcribe Dr. Stephen Meyers shorthand for letters and messages he needed typed.

Nancy (Gilbert) Chance 247 Tavern Fare Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 [email protected]

Spouse: Children/Grandchildren: Pam Austin, Melissa Holder, Derek Chance, Raven Holder Employer/Occupation: teacher Retired: 2002 Degree/Major: BA English Other colleges and degrees: MA English/Linguistics- University of South Carolina Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, walking, learning something new Personal accomplishments: Conpleted 4 years at Alma and participation in giving back to Alma

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Harbor Springs, MI Campus residence: Newberry Hall, Pioneer Hall Activities/organizations: Cherrleading, Tyler Board, Panhellenic Council, AST, Lambda Iota Tau

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Cornelius Classes: English, Drama, Speech Place on campus: student union Friends: Diane Jerome Memory of campus days: game days and cheerleading and drama club and plays

When I left Alma College, I expected to continue my education and teach English and related drama and speech.

Robert W. Cleveland 3910 Hillsdale Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 [email protected]

Spouse: Roxanne Cleveland Children: Adam Cleveland and Hillery Ann Arroyo Grandchildren: Teagon and Carson Cleveland, Peter John Arroyo III and Benjamin R. Arroyo Employer/Occupation: Freelance advertisinf photographer/currently fine art photographer Retired: 2008 from commercial marketplace Degree/Major: Studied the biological sciences for 3.5 years Other colleges and degrees: 1971 graduated fron Washtenaw Community College in Commercial and Teachnical Art, graduated from College for Creative Studies in Applied and Fine Art Photography in 1075 Current activities/hobbies/interests: Heavily committed to photography, macro, of botanicals of North America and Japan. Photographing social services that provide for the homeless as a volunteer i.e. Cass Community Social Services from Detroit. Active in environmental groups i.e. Sierra Clun, Leelaneu Conservancy…Collecting small sculpted lighthouses from the Great Lakes. Alpine skiing and hiking. Personal accomplishments: Over the decades I have created awesome extended family that reunites on the Northern shores of Lake Michigan in the UP at our fanily seasonal cottage. I have had the priveledge of providing advertising photography to a national and international automotive base. Collaborated on the Detroit Grand Prix poster. Collaborated on the book : Bay View—An American Idea. Created two documentary videos highlighted by a photo essay covering a mission trip to Africa. Currently my fine artwork is collected and exhibited in gallery and museum venues. I am also applying for an “artist- in-residency” program with the National Parks.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Ann Arbor, MI Campus residence: Mitchell Hall Activities/organizations: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Tri-beta Honorary Society

Favorites at Alma Professors: Mr. Jackson, Mr. Miner and Dr. Linder, Dr. Kapp Classes: Most of the disciplines of Western Civilization 100/200 series Place on campus: Any place there was a TKE gathering! Friends: Mostly my TKE brothers—Larry Hendricks, Corkie Hale, Dave Pierson Memory of campus days: Receiving a bid and an over-the-top welcome to the TKE Fraternity! It was staged on a bright sunny Saturday in the main courtyard adjacent to Dunning Chapel.

When I left Alma College, I expected to work in medical/biological research and transfer into science program at another college to complete my studies.

Other memories or comments: Although working in the medical sciences for four years and U of M and studying at U of M and Eastern, I flipped my career path and revisited my art background. Since, I have had a life of passion and creativity.

Steve Colladay 407 SW Lakeview Blvd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 [email protected]

Employer/Occupation: Trinity Worldwide Minitries Degree/Major: History Other colleges and degrees: Michigan State: MA; International College: Ph.D. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Running (completed 29 marathons, 4 ultras) Personal accomplishments: Completed 29 marathons, 4 ultras

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Manistee Campus residence: Mitchell, TKE House Activities/organizations: Almanian, TKE College Nickname: Mort Karen (McLeod) Cox 51202 Plymouth Lake Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 [email protected]

Spouse: Joseph H. Cox (Class of 1964) Children/Grandchildren: John-Malcolm McLeod Cox (Class of 2004) Employer/Occupation: Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Education Other colleges and degrees: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH Current activities/hobbies/interests: I am recording secretary of my chapter of P.E.O., a member of AAUW, a library volunteer and an usher at First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. I enjoy the many activities on offer in downtown Detroit, including the DSO and the DIA. I do cross stitch, read, garden, and travel with my husband. Personal accomplishments: For 15 years I worked for the Cincinatti, OH Public Schools with what were then called “inner city students.” During this time, I feel, I helped young people succeed in school, which prepared them for later in life.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Roseville, MI Campus residence: Helen Newberry Joy Hall Activities/organizations: Acapella Choir, Alma Singers, Choral Union, SMEA, Song Fest, MENC

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Porter, Mr. Miner Classes: Choir, Western Civilization Place on campus: Chapel Friends: The “choir gang” Memory of campus days: Walking to class through drifts of fallen leaves on crisp fall mornings. Being a member of Alma singers.

When I left Alma College, I expected to heed to the words of J.F.K. and the example M.L.K. and do something to make my country a better place to live.

Other memories or comments: In April of 2004, I sat with my husband and watched our son, John-Malcolm, receive his Alma College diploma from his cousin, the Reverend Honorable Judge John Charles Foster (Class of 1967) who was at the time an Alma Trustee. We saw an Alma College/McLeod Family circle close that day; John Charles is the oldest of my late parents’ grandchildren, and John-Malcolm is the youngest. We were doubly proud because our son, who had his choice of schools to attend, had chosen Alma and our “little school” prepared him well enough to be accepted by, and receive his JD from, Washington University School of Law. Loyal Hearts Will Cherish Ever, especially for the 15 members of the McLeod family who are alumni of Alma College.

Donald R. Fullenwider 44951 Broadmoor Cir, Northville, MI 48168 [email protected]

Spouse: Klotylda Phillippi (Class of 1964) Children/Grandchildren: Andrew Fullenwider Employer/Occupation: Consultant Degree/Major: B. Arch., M. Arch., HBA, DPDS (ABD Current activities/hobbies/interests: Recruiting line 5 at Mackinac Straits

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Alma, MI Campus residence: TKE House Activities/organizations: Alma Symphonia Orchestra Willis Gelston 292 Donald Drive, Moraga, CA 94556 [email protected]

Spouse: Kathryn Cheng Gelston Children/Grandchildren: Elise, Sasha, Kevin Employer/Occupation: family practice Physician Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Biology Other colleges and degrees: MD from University of Michigan Current activities/hobbies/interests: camping, fishing, hunting, reading Personal accomplishments: Marrying the best possible wife and raising three fine children

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Cadillac, MI Activities/organizations: TKE Fraternity College Nickname: Bill

Favorites at Alma Professors: Arlan Edgar Classes: biology Friends: Steve Collady, John Perrin, Chuck Bethea Memory of campus days: Winning the canoe races with paddling partner Chuck Bethea.

Michael B. Gibson 168 Knollwood Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824 [email protected]

Spouse: Elizabeth Children: Kevin Retired: 2004 Degree/Major: Modern History

Karen (Chandler) Gillett 555 Karen Avenue, Altamonte Spring, FL 32701 [email protected]

Spouse: Peter Gillett Children/Grandchildren: Jeff Gillett, Katie Gillett Employer/Occupation: The Center for Drug Free Living—guidance cousnelor in public school system Retired: 2011 Degree/Major: BA Education Other colleges and degrees: University of Arizona MEd Counseling; Virginia Commonwealth University, MSW Social Work Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf (just for fun!), water aerobics, volunteer at zoo, book club, travel, pets Personal accomplishments: Still a work in progress!

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Midland Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Intramurals, Ski Club, Almanian, KI

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Sam Cornelius, Mr. Hayward Classes: English, Western Civilization Place on campus: Gelston Dorm, old library (with circular staircase) Friends: Jaska (Davis) Thompson (4 year roomie) and Gelston pals Memory of campus days: Tough question—many, many favorite memories! All-freshman corridor, working switchboard and greeting friends, student union fun, setting pins and bowling in old bowling alley, laundromat trips, The Well, hanging out with friends.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school.

Other memories or comments: It’s amazing to think that 50 years have flown by—thinking about memories from Alma easily takes me back to so many events, friends, experiences! No cell phones, no computers, one phone in our hallway, dressing for dinner, actual letters from home, and watching for familiar handwriting as mail was sorted—life was simpler then, and certainly memorable! Alma days were very special—can’t wait to reconnect with friends who helped make them so special!

Daniel “Dale” Greer 955 Iowa St, Alma, Mi 48801 [email protected]

Spouse: Barbara (Loomis) (Class of 1961) Employer/Occupation: Alma Public School Retired: 1994 Degree/Major: B.A. Education Current activities/hobbies/interests: Astronomy, photography, and sailing

Campus Memories Hometown as student: White Lake, and Alma, MI Campus residence: “Old Wright Hall,” and apartment on corner of Maple and Center Activities/organizations: Sigma Tau Gamma

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. E. Sullivan Class: Choir Place on campus: Student Union

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach.

Other memories or comments: I’ve enjoyed working with public school and college students at Alma College. Planetarian Coordinator for the past 24 years. This has allowed me to pursue my continuing interest in students, stars/space, and education.

Brian A. Hampton 3706 25th St. N. Arlington, VA 22207

Spouse: Tourya Children: Tiffany and Ashley Employer/Occupation: Veterans’ Advocate Degree/Major: Speech Other colleges and degrees: M.A. from Michigan State University, graduate of Command and General Staff College (the equivalent to an advanced graduate degree in military operations) Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, chess, and wathcing the mostly air headed chattering class talk about politics on cable TV. Personal accomplishments: Completed 8 weeks of Army Basic Training, 8 weeks of Advanced Infantry Training and 23.5 weeks of Infantry Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA. Served in Vietnam, had three tours at the Pentagon and four tours teaching Special Forces at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg, NC. Retired as a Major from the U.S. Army Reserve.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Albion, MI Campus residence: 4th floor Wright Hall at end of hallway with access toa fire escape Student activities/organizations: Captain of tennis team, debate, Officer in TKE fraternity, and weekly columnist for student newspaper with title of “Grab Your Coat and Run”

Favorites at Alma Professors: A handful did not care for me since I rarely went to class, but I earned A’s by showing up for the mid-terms and finals. Spanish was another matter. I attended both the 8am and 4pm classes five days a week to try to keep up, with no avail. I scheduled my oral finals for 4pm Friday before the Saturday graduation. Would I graduate from Alma where a language was required? Senior Bererra gave me a passing grade; surely my favorite professor.

When I left Alma College, I expected to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and then the President of te United States. I entered the arena, gave it a good run and am a better amn for it.

Other memories or comments: I am very actively working as President of two nationwide veterans’ advocacy organizations, one veterans’ foundation, a veterans’ Political Action Committee, and publisher of a nationwide veterans’ publication. About 20 years after leaving Alma, with a successful career financially, I became steamed at how the government of our great country could leave so many veterans behind. I founded the first of all the organizations, the first year doing telemarketing to the white pages in the bedroom of an apartment to get a cash flow started for homeless veteran facilities in Washington, D.C. I am passionate about fighting every day for over 100,000 homeless veterans, about 800,000 veterans with some degree of diabilities from service in war zones, and because more than 22 veterans commit suicide a day. Particularly, we are challenging the Congress to exercise effective oversight on the institutional fraud within the Department of Veterans Afafirs where over one million veterans are waiting to receive word on their disability claims. A recent report of the VA’s own IG said that over 300,000 veterans died while waiting for some response. No wonder the Congress has a 90% disapproval rating by the American public. The VA and these other dysfunctional bureaucracies will not change on their own; the key is to demand that the Congress exercise its imploed constitutional authority and compel the VA and other executive agencies to do the job for the American people.

Rosalyn (Lewis) Hayes 49611 AuLac Drive, Chesterfield Township, MI 48051 [email protected]

Children: Abby and Meggan Grandchildren: Joseph, Rhyan, Avery, and Roman Employer/Occupation: Michigan Department of Transportation Degree/Major: Education

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Flint Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer

Rosemary (Ballagh) Hill Rosemary 1702 Kaczmarek Dr, Essexville, MI 48732 [email protected]

Spouse: James K. Hill Children/Grandchildren: Anne (Chad) Centala, Scot Hill, Lilee Anne Morgan Centala Employer/Occupation: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Retired: 2002 Degree/Major: BA Elementary Education and French Other colleges and degrees: U of M and MSU Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, gardening, antiques, music Personal accomplishments: Elementary teacher 34 years in the Essexville-Hampton schools.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Kinde, MI Campus residence: Newberry Hall

Favorites at Alma Professors: Earl Hayward Classes: French Place on campus: Friends: Jeanne Salathiel, Gaye Good Ashby, Karen Roehl, Joy Shepherd Memory of campus days: Always remembering with friends and enjoying good times.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary age students.

Other memories or comments: I hoped to keep in contact with all of my good friends.

Frances (Look) Howe Thawley Rd, Hadley, MA 01035 [email protected]

Children/Grandchildren: Jason Todd and Jessie, Malcolm, Stella, Sara and Jason, Hazel, Simon Employer/Occupation: Psychotherapist Private Practice Retired: 2011 Degree/Major: BA in Sociology Other colleges and degrees: Wayne State University MSW Current activities/hobbies/interests: Friends, movies, books, service through working PT Personal accomplishments: Two children, four granchildren, Clinical Director at outpatient mental health hospital—23 years, travel

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Niagra Falls, NY Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer Hall (RA) Activities/organizations: yearbook, sorority AST

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Linden, All Western Civilization teachers Classes: Western Civilization, the best course ever! Friends: So many and still in my life. Memory of campus days: union, dorms, classes

When I left Alma College, I expected to work and go to grad school.

Other memories or comments: Great school, good friends, learned so much from all profs. Supportive place, remember the day Kennedy was shot, going to Detroit for protest activity.

Diane (Kovacs) Jerome 20601 Westview Dr, Northville, MI 48167

Spouse: George Employer/Occupation: Northville Psychiatric Hospital – Clinical MSW and Hospital Administrator Retired: 2002 Degree/Major: MSW Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – MSW (1972) Current activities/hobbies/interests: Pwer walker, Northville Road Runners, power lifting, gardening, edo-green projects, organic food production, women’s health rights, Detroit Tigers baseball, Detroit Psitons basketball Personal accomplishments: Maintaining physical fitness and mentoring young women on educational health issues; a vegetarian lifestyle; maintained a progressive-liberal mindset for 43 years.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Caro, MI Campus residence: Newberry Hall Activities/organizations: Physical Education, Intramurals, Sociology Club, AWS Representative, Newberry Dorm Council, AST, Homecoming Court, Snow Carnival Court, Panhellenic Council President, and Newberry Resident Advisor

Favorites at Alma Professors: Art Smith, Earl Hayward, Kent Kirby Classes: that involved hands on experience such as biology, art, and physical education Place on campus: Art studio Friends: made in freshman year in Newberry Hall Memory of campus days: The most memorable day was the assassination of President Kennedy, and when my art work pots were selected for the snior year exhibit.

When I left Alma College, I expected to be independent and provide for my own being independent of my parents and that expectation was achieved.

Other memories or comments: Alma was my first experience away from a small farming community and it set the stage for a much larger life venture and I was prepared and canfident to take that step. Roger B Kapp 136 Manningham Dr, Madison, AL 35758 [email protected]

Spouse: Gladys Children: Kathy, Bill, Beth Grandchildren: Jessica, Jacob, Madeline, Jake, Ben Employer/Occupation: American Insurance Agency; agent for outside sales and marketing Degree/Major: BA, Health and Physical Education Other colleges and degrees: Flint Community College; University of Michigan—Flint; National Executive Institute, Mendham, NJ, Personnel and Financial Management; US Army, Ft. Knox, KY, Personnel specialist Current activities/hobbies/interests: Mission trips (12) to Ukraine, Honduras, and Costa Rica; Church Missions Team, Praise Team, Choir, Awana Club Director, student tutoring, Men’s ministry, Pleasure tours with West Huntsville Baptist Church to Italy, greece, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, United Kingdom, France, Grand Canyon/Mesa Verde. Personal accomplishments: Recognized by the U.S. Jaycees as an “outstanding young men of America” in 1975 and 1976. Served my country in the U.S. Army reserves from 1966-1972. Accepted Jesus as my personal Savior at a rally at Bradley Univresity in 1980.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Flint, MI Campus residence: Mitchell Hall Activities/organizations: Sigma Tau Gamma, BBB, Dorm Council, Acapella Choir and Madrigal, Song Fest

Favorites at Alma Professors: Louis Minor, Ernie SUllivan Classes: Genetics Place on campus: Student Union Friends: Don Klinger, Dave Spencer, Bill Ashby Memory of campus days: Choir tours, joinging Sigma Tau Gamma, Pizza Sams, winning song fest, big name dances

When I left Alma College, I expected to become a physical therapist.

Other memories or comments: Presenting a ring to my wife-to-be at a Newberry Hall serenade.

Len Kilby 1100 Forest Lake Circle, McKinney, TX 75070 [email protected]

Spouse: Julie Children: Kris and Jennifer Grandchildren: Nina, Gabbi, D.J., and Alli Employer/Occupation: President – Global Sales Retired: not yet, 2016 Degree/Major: Sociology and Business Other colleges and degrees: MBA – Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio Current activities/hobbies/interests: Hunting, golf, fishing, Ronald McDonald House volunteer Personal accomplishments: President – three companies rekated food equipment (under $50,000,000 sales), letter to President Bush on Texas plant expansion, local triathalon champion (age 65, 66, 67), sold $1,000,000,000 food equipment in 30 years.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Grosse Pointe, MI Campus residence: Delta Sigma Phi Activities/organizations: Football, Track, Delta Sigma Phi (Treasurer), 4 different jobs on campus, traveled to Europe for six weeks with two fraternity brothers

Favorites at Alma Professors: Ping, Carr, Smith Classes: Western Civilization, Football, Football Friends: Fraternity brothers Memory of campus days: 1961 Homecoming game (won 7-6), fraternity events, college sports

When I left Alma College, I expected to get a job as a sales director.

Other memories or comments: Able to get MBA and President of 3 companies. Alma College stimulated my analytical skills and helped me be successful in business. I developed competitive skill from college sports. McKinney, TX was voted best city to live in the U.S. from 100,000 – 300,000 people (Money Magazine).

Ann Timmons Knott 1308 Broadway, Niles, MI 49120 [email protected]

Spouse: Richard Children: Stephen and Eric Employer/Occupation: Elementary Education Teacher Retired: 2002 Degree/Major: Education

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Niles, MI Campus residence: Newberry and Gelston

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach, get married, and have a family.

Mary (Mitchell) Korowin 3892 N Heatherhill Dr, Bartlett, TN 38135-1730 [email protected]

Spouse: Dennis Employer/Occupation: Bartlett City Schools – Substitute Teacher Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. Education Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A. Education Current activities/hobbies/interests: Genealogy, DAR (past Regent), XColonial Dames XVII Century (Registrar), Daughters of American Colonists (Registrar), NS Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims (State Governor), Daughters of 1812, First Families of Ohio, P.E.O., Circles Leader at church, Elder at church, Choir member

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Dearborn, MI Campus residence: Newberry Hall Activities/organizations: Kappa Iota

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Sam Cornelius Classes: All English classes Memory of campus days: The people

Cornelia (Schorr) Landes 33 Haverhill Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 [email protected]

Spouse: Stephen Children: Benjamin and Gwenyth Employer/Occupation: Teacher and Musician (Church organist and accompanist) Major/Degree: B.A. Elementary Education Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A. Curriculum and Learning (1970); Eastern Michigan University – M.A. Music (Collaborative Piano, 1974). Current activities/hobbies/interests: Family, travel, reading, friendships, concerts, and theater. Personal accomplishments: The raising of two caring and interesting young adults; co-founder of MADD chapter in Washtenaw County; working with young musicians over the last 40 years.

Campus memories Hometown as student: Detroit, MI Campus residence: Gelston (3.5 years), 1st semester in New Newberry Hall Student activities/organizations: Calss officer, choir, Kiltie Lassie, tennis and basketball teams, and Alpha Theta sorority

Favorites at Alma Professors: Music faculty, Phys. Ed. Faculty, Dr. Eyer, and Dr. Kapp Classes: English, organ, and Western Civilization Place on campus: Chapel Memory of campus days: Homecoming Parade, choir concerts, and spring terms. The Western Civilization course was amazing.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach – and I did!

Other memories or comments: The faculty were always so supportive and invested in our progress. Always enjoyed seeing them on campus visits. Our sorority had lovely “favors” for patronesses. The wives of faculty members also contributed to ym warm memories – Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Russell, and Mrs. Kapp. The day we all helped move books into the new library. The day Kennedy was shot.

Gail Lynch 222 Cardinal Ave, Roscommon, MI, 48653 [email protected]

Retired: Yes Degree/Major: French/Spanish BA Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University—MA Current activities/hobbies/interests: RVing, reading, boating, games, TV, scrapbooking, puzzles (crossword and Sidoku) Personal accomplishments: 33 successful years in education which has allowed me to be independent and travel in my motorhome to Texas and Florida for the winter months. Have never spent a night in jail!

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Livonia Campus residence: Gelston and Newberry Activities/organizations: Dorm president and hall monitor, Alpha Sigma-Tau pledgemaster, worked at the switchboard in Newberry

Favorites at Alma Professors: Professor Hayward and Dr. Kaiser and Dr. Knapp Classes: French and Spanish Place on campus: Switchboard at Newberry Friends: Ann McIntosh, MaryEllen Cheney, Jan Cash, Connie Constant, Bonnie Campbell Memory of campus days: MaryEllen, Janis and I were walking across campus in the snow. Janish slipped and we all fell. We were laughing so hard we couldn’t lift Janis up, so she put her fingers in her mouth and whistled for some guy to come over and help us.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach school.

Other memories or comments: President Kennedy’s assassination, watching it on TV in the house mother’s room for days. The building of the library. Going to chapel and or convocation and findign the pews all turned around. Discovering beer in the milk machine one morning. Gordon Food Service and steak on Saturdays. Walking to town to do my laundry because the water in the dorms turned our clothes orange. The smell of the refinery. The bagpipers practicing outside our windows on Saturday mornings. Going to the Vestaburg bog, going to my one and only “grasser.” The friendliness of everyone on capus. I loved college.

Jill Marce 325 31st Street, Boulder, CO 80305 [email protected]

Employer/Occupation: Sales (self-employed) Retired: No Degree/Major: Bachelors in Education Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University- Masters Current activities/hobbies/interests: Cycling, skiing Personal accomplishments: Rotary, Service Above Self, leaving Michigan on my own to find the “perfect” place, member of numerous boards and chair of various committees.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Franklin Village Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Sam Cornelius Classes: English Literature, Biology Place on campus: The Union Friends: Nancy Thompson, Karen Gillette, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith Memory of campus days: Comeraderie and pranks

When I left Alma College, I expected to be a teacher which I was before heading west.

Other memories or comments: Alma fostered in me the desire to ask questions…and the ability to know that there were places to look for answers.

James Martz 1760 NW 107 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 [email protected]

Degree/Major: B.A. English Other colleges and degrees: University of Iowa – M.A. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Owner/publisher of Florida Tennis magazine, Editor CaneSport.com magazine, author, daily exercise routine Personal accomplishments: Master of Masonic Lodge, Big Brother of the Year, Winner U.S. Tennis Association Media Excellence Award, Iowa Associated Press News Writing Award, inducted into Miami-Dade County Tennis Hall of Fame

Campus Memories Hometown as student: South Bend, IN Campus residence: Wright Hall, Delta Sigma Phi House Activities/organizations: Almanian, Scotsman, Delta Sigma Phi, Omicron Beta Kappa, L.I.T., sports information director, intramurals

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Charles Ping Class: Independent Study Place on campus: Gymnasium Friends: All the Delt Sig members Memory of campus days: Two Delt Sigs “borrowed” a church tower bell, brought it to the third-floor house sack room and rang it late one night. The bell fell off its hinges and crashed to the ground. A police officer came and asked where the bell came from. We said it’s out Alma victory bell. He said, “How come I’ve never heard it?” We said, “Because we never win.”

Other memories or comments: My Alma experience was remarkable. IT taught me how to think and how to be independent. It opened the door to a career I hadn’t expected: journalism. I started as a sociology major. My interest in social work became my hobby (mentoring through Big Brothers program), and my hobby became my career.

Brenda J. Ostrander-Jones 5339 S Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046-8736 [email protected]

Spouse: Robert Children/Grandchildren: Libbey, Callie, Courtney, and Zachary Retired: 1999 Degree/Major: M.S. Vert. Biology Other colleges and degrees: MSU, WMU – Teaching Certification Current activities/hobbies/interests: Antique tractors

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Auburn, NY Campus residence: Gelston and Bruske Activities/organizations: Tri Beta Professors: Dr. Eyer, Dr. Edgar, Dr. Kapp

When I left Alma College, I expected to go to graduate school at MSU.

William Howard Pendell 205 Sabine Drive, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 [email protected]

Spouse: Darlene (Class of 1966) Children: Mark, Jason, and Joseph Grandchildren: Marlo, and William Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. Health and Physical Education Other colleges and degrees: Central Michigan University – M.A. and Ed. S., Western Michigan University – Ed.D. Current activities/hobbies/interests: travel, reading, University of Texas Forum, LBJ Library

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Muskegon, MI Campus residence: Mitchell Hall, Delta Sigma Phi House Activities/organizations: Varsity Basketball (1961-65), and Delta Sigma Phi (1961-65)

Mary (Arnold) Peterson 23778 E Clifton Pl, Aurora, CO 80016 [email protected]

Spouse: William (Class of 1965) Children/Grandchildren: Barbara, Robert, and Deborah Employer/Occupation: Elementary Teacher Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Elementary Education Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University - M.A. in Special Education (1970) Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, genealogy, golf, Bible study

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Mason, MI Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta Sorority, Resident Advisor, Choir, Intramurals, Director of Women’s Intramurals

Favorites at Alma Classes: Western Civilization, Spanish Place on campus: Chapel and the Student Union Memory of campus days: Friends, football and basketball games, serenades, student union, choir concerts, and Pizza Sams.

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school and get married to the man I met at Alma. William Peterson 23778 E Clifton Pl, Aurora, CO 80016 [email protected]

Spouse: Mary (Arnold) (Class of 1965) Children/Grandchildren: Barbara, Robert, and Deborah Employer/Occupation: High School Earth Science Teacher Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Elementary Education Other colleges and degrees: University of Northern Colorado – M.A. in Science Education (1974) Current activities/hobbies/interests: Reading and wood carving Personal accomplishments: Teacher of the Year

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Pontiac Campus residence: Mitchell Hall Activities/organizations: Basketball team (4 years)

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Ping Class: Astronomy Memory of campus days: Basketball practice, games, and roadtrips

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school.

Jan (Cash) Raber 813-985-3760

Employer/occupation: Antique dealer I’m sorry that I’ll be unable to make it to the reunion this year, but I wanted everyone to know that I am alive and well!

Glen E. Rice 3449 Asbury St, Dallas, TX 75205 [email protected]

Spouse: Kathleen Children: Anna and Natalie Grandchildren: David, Glen, Rutledge, Windsor, Shepard, Philip, Emalee, and Titus Employer/Occupation: University of South Carolina – taught Enlish to international students Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. History Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan and University of South Carolina – Master’s of Education Current activities/hobbies/interests: Christian ministry to international students/refugees. Helping our daughter raise five grandkids. Personal accomplishments: Eight grandchildren!

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Atlanta, GA Activities/organizations: Choir, Civil Rights Monement, Model UN

Favorites at Alma Class: History Memory of campus days: Walking across campus oin the evening and hearing the chimes of the chapel.

When I left Alma College, I wanted my life to have meaning. I later found that meaning in a relationship with Jesus Christ!

Other memories or comments: I really hope to reconnect with old friends at this reunion. James S. Ross 125 Canterbury, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 [email protected]

Spouse: Kathryn (Blackford) (Class of 1965) Children: Terri and Cherilyn Grandchildren: Caley, Sam, and Emma Degree/Major: Economics and Buisiness Administration Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, skiing, hunting, fishing, sporting Clays Personal accomplishments: Married to Kathryn for 50 years, proud father and grandfather, President/Owner of Ross structural Steel Inc., Board of Directors Great Lakes Fabricators & Directors, Board of Directors Construction Association of Michigan, Board of Directors EHC, Senior Member Detroit Athletic Club, Board of Trustees Alma College.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Detroit Campus residence: TKE House

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Jackson Classes: Econ and Astronomy Place on campus: TKE House

Other memories or comments: Our senior studies was “Who am I and to what am I committed?” Both Kathy and I are still serching.

Kathryn (Blackford) Ross 125 Canterbury, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 [email protected]

Spouse: James Children: Terri and Cherilyn Grandchildren: Caley, Sam, and Emma Degree/Major: English Current activities/hobbies/interests: Experimental cooking, exercise, reading things I should have read in college, full time grandmother Personal accomplishments: Married to Jim for 50 years, proud mother and grandmother, activist for reproductive rights and equality issues, Million Mom March with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Flint Campus residence: Gelston Hall

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Sam Class: Western Civilization Place on campus: Union

Karen L. Roehl, Ph.D. 4383 Glen Place, Edina, MN 55424 [email protected]

Employer/Occupation: Licensed Psychologist Retired: June 2014 Degree/Major: B.A. Psychology Other colleges and degrees: Kent State University – M.A. Psychology (1967), University of Minnesota – Ph.D. Educational Psychology (1980) Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, attending a wide range or arts events in the Twin Cities, volunteering, travel, Tai Chi, cooking

Campus Memories Hometown as student: East Detroit, Mi Campus residence: Newberry Hall Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau, Psi Chi

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Hank Klugh, Dr. Charles Ping, Fritz Knarr Classes: Intro to Psychology (including rat lab), Western Civilization Friends: Many special friends I still keep in touch with Memory of campus days: Working in the mnailroom with Rose Peck, taking care of the rats in the Psychology Lab, walking downtown to do our laundary during freshman year!

When I left Alma College, I expected to go to graduate school.

Other memories or comments: My 4 years at Alma prepared me well for future academic pursuits, enjoyed the quality and kindness of porfessors, made many long-lasting friends, have always valued the liberal arts experience.

John E. Rupke W142N8000 Thorndell, Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53501 [email protected]

Spouse: Nancy Allen Rupke (Class of 1964) Children: Nicole, Kristin, and Scott Grandchildren: McKennah (current Alma student), Conor, Cody, Sampsun, Ember Employer/Occupation: Attorney Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. Psychology Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – J.D. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Property renovation Personal accomplishments: 50 years of marriage

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Ann Arbor, MI Campus residence: Dorms and TKE House Activities/organizations: TKE, Omicron Beta Kappa

Jeanne Salathiel 235 Charlevoix Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 [email protected]

Employer/Occupation: Detroit Public Library – Music Librarian Retired: 2012 Degree/Major: Music Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan , AMLS, Masters, Library Science Current activities/hobbies/interests: Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Board Member, volunteer knitting ans crocheting teacher at the Detroit Public Library, clarinet student, amateur gardener and bridge player, bicycle rider

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Pontiac/Waterford Campus residence: Newberry Hall Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta, Baroque Trio, Band and orchestra (briefly)

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr, Russell (piano), Dr. Cornelius (English) Classes: Music and English Place on campus: basement of Chapel Friends: Rosemary Ballagh, Gaye Good, Cornelia Schorr, Karen Roehl Memory of campus days: Playing the organ – loudly – in the chapel.

When I left Alma College, I expected to go to grad school.

Kathleen (Anderson) Steeves 800 Cottageview Drive, Ste 404, Traverse City, MI 49684 [email protected]

Spouse: William Children/Grandchildren: Julie (Dave) (Sophie and Jack), James, Danielle (Flint) Employer/Occupation: George Washington University Retired: 2014 Degree/Major: History/French Other colleges and degrees: University of Massachusetts, Amherst – MAT French, George Washington University – Ph.D. American Studies Personal accomplishments: Involvement over career with history education and policy K-grad.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Muskegon, MI Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Dorm Council, RA, Gelston, Student Council, Alpha Theta, Tennis and Basketball teams, Gamma Delta Alpha

Favorites at Alma Professors: Professor Blackburn and Professor Hayward Class: Western Civilization

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach secondary school history and/or french.

Judy (Neigh) Schultheiss 30594 Hickory Lane, Franklin, MI 48025 [email protected]

Spouse: Wade Employer/Occupation: Language Arts Teacher Retired: Yes Degree/Major: B.A. English Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University – M.A.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Scarsdale, NY Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Sam Cornelius Place on campus: “Club 206”

Erik Swanson 13655 Forest Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720 [email protected]

Spouse: Connie (Mann) (Class of 1967) Children/Grandchildren: Christine (Michael) – both Alma grads, Sam, Zoe, Milo / David (Sheila) – Brady, Dayton, and Katie Employer/Occupation: Superintendent of Schools – Frankenmuth School District Retired: 1996 Degree/Major: B.A. English Other colleges and degrees: Central Michigan University – M.A., Educational Administration Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, reading, golf, current affairs Personal accomplishments: Our family

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Detroit Campus residence: TKE House Activities/organizations: TKE, IFC, Intramurals

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Wegner, Mr. Miner Classes: English and Literature Place on campus: TKE House Friends: Jim Ross, Corwin Hale, Larry Fitch, TKE brothers Memory of campus days: Graduation

Other memories or comments: Three comments about Alma: the broad liberal arts education provided by Alma has proved invaluable; many of the friends I made at Alma remain close 50 plus years later; professors were always caring yet professional.

Mary Ellen (Cheney) Telling 6824 Oleander Ct, Liberty Twp, OH 45044 [email protected]

Spouse: Lynn Telling Children: Christopher and Natalie Grandchildren: Patrick, Thomasx, Martha, Emma, and William Employer/Occupation: Rochester Public Schools Retired: 1999 Degree/Major: B.A. Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University – M.A. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, reading, hiking, volunteer teaching English to foreigners (ESOL), church volunteer, bridge

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Flint, MI Campus residence: Gelston Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Resident Advisor

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Linder Classes: Sociology Friends: Jani (Cash) Rober, Ann (Jeffreis) Johnson, Gail Lynch Memory of campus days: Sorority social events

Ann (Mitchell) Thompson 53 Eastlake Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 [email protected]

Spouse: James Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Sociology Other colleges and degrees: New York University – M.A. Secondary Education Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, swimming, hiking, gardening, oil painting, sailing, kayaking, nature

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Westfield, NJ Campus residence: Newberry Hall Student activities/organizations: Basketball, intrmural – Softball, Ski Club, Sociology Club, AST sorority

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Linder Friends: All AST sisters Memory of campus days: Poud moment of graduation day – George Rommey, Michigan Governor, gave the commencement speech

When I left Alma College, I expected to do social work.

Other memories or comments: Innocent times. 9pm curfew for freshmen! Knee socks, loafers, and plaid skirts – no long pants! I would have been lost in a big university. Alma College was perfect. After Alma, I became a VISTA Volunteer, got my M.A. in Education, started teaching, traveled around the world for 4 years, studied sculpture, won some awards, and recently took up oil painting. I love to travel and I love nature.

Helen (Heinemann) VanDusen 146 Brandywine, Gaylor, MI 49735 [email protected]

Spouse: William (passed away) Children: Kurt and Julie Grandchildren: Hayden and Riley Employer/Occupation: Self employed, run a retail store that sells beads Degree/Major: Education Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan classes Current activities/hobbies/interests: I sing in the church choir and help with tutoring and childrens’ church. Personal accomplishments: I taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Farmington, MI. Got married in 1968 and moved to Gaylor, Mi in 1971. Bill and I ran a trophy and engraving shop until 1999. Later, Bill startedd a bead store which I took over when he passed away.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Dearborn, MI Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer Activities/organizations: SMEA, Ski Club, Intramurals

Favorites at Alma Professors: Charles Skinner, Sam Cornelius Class: Art Place on campus: Pioneer Hall Friends: Marney Handley, Randy Mason, Margaret Gould Geiger, Mary Ann Ushman, Kay OSter Memory of campus days: Walking into town with friends and doing things together

When I left Alma College, I expected to teach and get married.

Doug Wahlsten 6-124 Valhalla Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada V8K2V1 [email protected]

Employer/Occupation: Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta Retired: 1999, and again in 2011 Degree/Major: B.S. Physics Other colleges and degrees: Yale University (1965-66), University of California Irvine (1966-68) – Ph.D. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Writing scientific articles, running (5K, 10K, sprints), photography (four exhibitions recently, plus new photo book, The Iridescent Silence of Pacific Shores) Personal accomplishments: Professor of Psychology, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, University of North Carolina, Distinguished Scientist award, International Behavioral and Neural Genetics Society, North Carolina record holder in 100, 200, 400m sprint in 2009.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Berkley, MI Campus residence: Mitchell Hall

Favorites at Alma Professors: Henry Klugh, Kent Kirby, Richard Fuller, Classes: Western Civilization Friends: Don Lentzen, Tom Ohene-Yeboah Memory of campus days: Finding the route from Mitchell Hall to women’s dorm through heating tunnel.

When I left Alma College, I expected to become a professor.

Other memories or comments: Vibrant intellectual environment. Jane Warth 134 Holly Hill Drive, Bevea, KY 40403 [email protected]

Spouse: Tom (Class of 1965) Children/Grandchildren: RT Warth and Haydon Thomas Warth Retired: 2009 Degree/Major: B.A. Sociology Other colleges and degrees: University of Alabama – Master’s Library Science Current activities/hobbies/interests: Church choir, gardening, volunteer with various organizations Personal accomplishments: Public Assisstance Caseworker, Computer Programmer

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Palmyra, NY Campus residence: Gelston Hall Activities/organizations: Choir, Alma Singers

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Sullivan Classes: Western Civilization Place on campus: Chapel Friends: Jerry and Kathy Smith, Fran Looke Howe, Ray and Art VanderHart, Cornelia Schorr Landes, Shirley Goodman Memory of campus days: Choir tours to Chicago and New York.

When I left Alma College, I expected to do social work – public assistance.

Tom Warth 134 Holly Hill Drive, Bevea, KY 40403 [email protected]

Spouse: Jane Warth (Class of 1965) Children/Grandchildren: RT Warth and Haydon Thomas Warth Retired: 2010 Degree/Major: B.A. Sociology Current activities/hobbies/interests: Church choir, building/construction, non-profit work Personal accomplishments: Director of year round peace and justice residential conference center for 30 years.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Royal Oak, MI Campus residence: Mitchell Hall Activities/organizations: Choir, Alma Singers, organized independent sports and music teams

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Sullivan Classes: Western Civilization Place on campus: Chapel Friends: Jerry and Kathy Smith, Fran Looke Howe, Ray and Art VanderHart, Cornelia Schorr Landes, Shirley Goodman Memory of campus days: Choir tours to Chicago and New York.

When I left Alma College, I expected to work in the business world.

Janice R. (Schrope) Wilhelm 501 Morgan Circle, Northville, MI 48167 [email protected]

Spouse: Richard (deceased) Children: Theresa, Christian, Donna, and Anita Grandchildren: Addison, Owen, and Sam Employer/Occupation: Career Development Facilitator/Reading Specialist Retired: Yes Degree/Major: Education/Psychology Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A. Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, gardening, reading, community service activities Personal accomplishments: Having the privilege to assist adults in retraining and reentry into the labor market.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Sandusky, MI Campus residence: Gelston Hall

Favorites at Alma Professor: Dr. Klugh Classes: Biology and Psychology Place on campus: Union and Psych Lab

When I left Alma College, I expected to be a first grade teacher. My how that changed! However, the foundatiuon I received at Alma provided me with the skills to make career transitions.

Earl Wilson 31244 Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091

Spouse: Alice (Class of 1967) Children: Dr. E Gregory, Elizabeth, and Benjamin Grandchildren: Steffi, Rita, Hope, Ella, Ezequiel, Alejandro, Lauren, Jospeph, and Jacob Retired: 2005 Degree/Major: B.S. Biology Other colleges and degrees: CMU – M.S. Biology, U of M – Physiology, Nazareth College – Education (graduate of teaching certification program) Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, fishing, horticulture, spending time with grandchildren Personal accomplishments: Successful completeion of research projects at U of M and the Upjohn Company. Successful teaching career at St. Phillip High School, Battle Creek, and at Cass Tech High School (Detroit Public Schools) where I coached science fair and advised the Cass Tech robotics teams.

Campus Memories Hometown as student: Hamtramck, MI Campus residence: Wright Hall, Mitchell Hall Activities/organizations: Tri Beta (biology honorary), student government, TKE fraternity, sports – cross country and track

Favorites at Alma Professors: Dr. Lester Eyer, Dr. Arlan Edgar, Dr. Ronald Kapp, Dr. Splitstone, Mr. Hayward Classes: Genetics, and other Biology classes – especially natural history, and Chemistry Place on campus: Dow Science building, Cross country field Friends: Jerry Smith, Tom Ohene-Yeboah, Glen Rice, Kathy Smith Memory of campus days: Tri Beta southern ecology studies field trips, working in the natural history museum, fraternity social life, and sports

When I left Alma College, I expected to work in science – research and education.

Other memories or comments: My Alma College years were overall a very positive experiencec. The academic program prepared me well for varied further education and work experiences.