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"To exercise our abilities to a maximum so as to minimize our disabilities " that we may live most and serve best. IGMA IGNS

1978-1979 & 1979-1980

Published by Delta Sigma Omicron, Alpha Chapter

In Cooperation With Delta Sigma Omicron, Inc.

Address: Room 130 Rehabilitation-Education Center Oak Street at Stadium Drive

Champaign, Illinois 61820 EDITOR-iN-CHIEF: Lynne Mullen TABLE OF CONTENTS (from 9/78 -1/79) ADVERTISING MANAGER: Mary Siekert ALUMNI BRIEFS EDITORS: Debborah Russell FEATURES: PAGE Cathleen Chereck Beckwith Living Center 9, 10

Wheel-A-Thon - 1979 and 1980 20, 21 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Wheelchair Varsity All Sports Awards Banquet 32, 33 John Denooyer 24th National Wheelchair Games 34, 35 Ellen Drewes Alums Working on Campus 42 Lori Dubowski Brad Hedrick MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR 3 Dr. F. D. Maglione Mike Makeever REHAB. -EDUCATION CENTER STAFF, PROJECTS 6-10 Phil Mirell Jeanette Nugent DELTA SIGMA OMICRON: 11-23 Kathy Oosterbaan Messages from the 1978 and 1979 Presidents 12 Dan Robinson Banquet 1978 13 Lew Shaver Harold Scharper Achievement Awards 14, 15 CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Harold Scharper Service Awards 16, 17 T. J. Nugent Awards 18, 19 Kurt Beamer - News-Gazette Bob Crandall Student Activities 22 Jeff Hately PVA Grant, Donations 23 Bob King - News-Gazette SPORTS: 25-35 Dr. F. D. Maglione Sports - 1978-79 26 Joe Wilske - News-Gazette Softball - 1979 27 CONTRIBUTING ARTIST: Wheelchair Football 28 Jeff Montag Wheelchair Tennis 28 STAFF ADVISOR: Gizz Kids and Ms. Kids 29 1980 Gizz Kids Tour 31 Dr. F. D. Maglione ASSISTANT ADVISOR: GRADUATES 36-37 Jeanette S. Nugent HONORS: 38-39 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: Honor Roll 38 Shirley Arnote George Huff Award 39 Cec Broeren Gloria Hassett ALUMNI 41-52

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COVER: Rick Maranda, Senior in Economics, Evanston, IL and Cheryl Eklund, Junior in French, Barrington, Rl. Photo-Courtesy of Cham- paign Urbana News-Gazette NOTE ON THE EDITOR Photographer - Bob King SIGMA SIGNS continues to serve as an educational and public student body relations brochure. It also functions as a year book for the and alumni. The editor, Lynne Mullen, was appointed in September 1978, and resigned in January 1979 due to the unexpected relocation of her husband because of his job. We were sorry to see her leave. Our appreciation and A special thank you to thanks are extended to Lynne for the work she did on SIGMA SIGNS prior Mr. Rusty Sandberg and Mr. her departure. Orrin Steffy of Rantoul to 1978-79 and 1979-80 Press for their help Due to staffing and production problems the and encouragement. issues were combined. Dear Readers, bringing official I am pleased to continue the tradition of greetings to the readers of Sigma Signs on behalf of the faculty and staff of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During the more than thirty years of my association with this University as a student, faculty member, and administrator, I have had the privilege of observing the exceptional quality of the Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services and the continued expansion of opportunities for disabled students. Delta Sigma Omicron has played a key role on this campus for many years in the provision of positive, constructive, and suppor- tive opportunities and activities for our students. I salute the many accomplishments of Delta Sigma Omicron and look forward to working with that organization in continued service to this campus in the years to come. With warm best wishes, Cordially yours.

John E. Cribbet Chancellor In 1933, Mr. Jennings built a special wheelchair for his good friend, Mr. Everest.

Today that same special care goes into over 500 special products.

It all started over forty years ago in this the company to add new products to meet small garage. these needs. In the midst of the Great Depression, Harry Today Everest & Jennings markets a broad C. Jennings Sr., a mechanical engineer, built a line of medical equipment and supplies. new kind of wheelchair. The first that could be Hospital stretchers, aspirators, walkers, patient folded so it could be stowed in an automobile. lifters, and crutches. All are built with the same He built it with special care and attention. special care and attention that went into that Because it was for his friend, Herbert A. Everest, first wheelchair. Both of the founders are gone. who had lost the use of his legs in a mine cave-in. But Everest & Jennings today, under the That chair was a first. Constructed from leadership of Gerald M. Jennings, continues tubular steel and a hammock-type fabric seat its dedication to making products and back, it freed Mr. Everest from the that help make the lives of their restrictions of the heavy wooden wheelchair users a little more meaningful. of that period. The chair attracted attention The garage still stands. wherever it was seen. Soon Everest & Jennings And so does the quality were making custom wheelchairs, each designed for the personal needs of a customer. As orders multiplied, it became clear that certain models were in enough demand that their dimensions and features could be standardized so they could be sold at lower cost. Without sacrificing the personal pride of Mr. Everest and Mr. Jennings, the company grew rapidly and became the country's largest manufacturer of wheelchairs. Now we're more than just wheelchairs. The long years of personal involvement gave Everest & Jennings unique knowledge Knowledge of the special needs of their special customers. With this, it was onlv natural for

Special Products for Special Needs Everest ^ Jennings The Rehabilitation-Education Center

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I C E S UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS THE REHABILITATION-EDUCATION CENTER STAFF T. J. Nugent NEW STAFF: N. Yeisley, Secretary Division of Rehabilitation Education Services

J. F. Konitzki -Associate Director W. Grindley, Secretary

G. M. Pfeiffer -Procedures and Systems Analyst

D. Elam, Accountant II Business Office T. Martin, Secretary J. Peterson, Receptionist

E. Nicholas, Coordinator -Federal-State Agency Ser H. Scott, Secretary

S. M. McCluer, M.D., Supervisor -Medical Services B. Connell, Supervising Nurse

Consultants for: W. L. Daily, D.D.S. Dentistry M. H. Kulwin, M.D. Dermatology W. S.Johnson, M.D. -Plastic Surgery W. R. Petersen, M.D. Orthopedics R. B. Rowe, M.D. Urology

C. D. Elmer, Supervisor . Physical Therapy and Functional Training

J. S. Nugent, Supervisor Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics S. Arnote, Secretary

F. D. Maglione, Supervisor .Counseling Services G. Hassett, Secretary

J. Floyd, Supervisor . Services for the Visually K. Farrell, Secretary and Hearing Impaired

P. Mirell, Supervisor Recreation and Athletics K. Bowman, Secretary

J. R. Kamradt, Supervisor -Equipment and Facilities

F. F. Fergusson, Head Transportation Operator Transportation B.V. Conover R. A. Jinks M.Cox B.Smith R. Cook, Properties Technician

G. Bell, Exercise Therapy Supervisor Affiliate Staff Member G. Drews, Secretary

L. Lussier, Assist. Prof. -Physical Education -Affiliate Staff Member Director of Sports Medicine

R. Sinclair, Studio Director . Affiliate Staff Member Gloria Hassett, Professor Maglione's

Recording for the Blind, lllini Branch She participates in the athletic program as a member of the Medical committee of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and the National Wheelchair

Athletic Association (NWAA). She is Regional physician for the Central States (NWAA) and assists with classifica- tion of athletes at the regional and national games. Preven-

tion of injuries and other medical problems such as heat in- tolerance during athletic competition are of special interest.

Several different research projects have been initiated at the Rehabilitation-Education Center. One involves the study of the response of quadriplegics to exercise. This C Shirley McCluer joined the staff of the Rehabilita- will include the collection of oxygen consumption, cardiac tion Fducation Center as Supervisor of Medical Services in output and other cardio-respiratory data which should January 1978. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical eventually help to explain some of the many practical Medicine and Rehabilitation) who came to us from the questions that arise in relation to quadriplegics and other University of Missouri Medical Center at Columbia where wheelchair users — such as: What type of exercise is she was chief of the Spinal Injury Service for four years. necessary for "physical fitness"?; Why do quadriplegics Dr. McCluer is a native of Jena, Louisiana and at- not get the same increase in pulse rate that others do in Louisiana University and Louisiana State tended State response to exercise?; etc. Another research project in- University School of Medicine. She has been in the field of volves a study of the use of contraceptive methods by Rehabilitation since 1955 and has had experience in a spinal injured females. This will attempt to answer the variety of Rehabilitation Centers around the country, in- question of whether the complications are the same or cluding Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center in Arkansas, different from able bodied women. Other more tentative Montebello State Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and projects involve investigation of safety of transportation of

Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis. individuals sitting in wheelchairs - what type of tie-down She reports that she first learned of the University of is best, what kind of injuries occur and why, etc. and Illinois program about 1960 from David Ager who was a investigation of the cause of pressure sores using an ultra student here from Maryland. Then in 1964 she visited the sound technique to measure depth of tissue. A grant campus from the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center along proposal has been submitted to the Bureau of Education with four other staff members (two P.T.'s, one O.T., and for the Handicapped to produce three educational video one nurse). The program was still housed in the old tar tapes dealing with the handicapped. paper shack, although the new center was completed and Dr. McCluer is on the University Bioengineering a tour of the building was included in their agenda. She Faculty as a means of keeping up with current technical never imagined at that time that she would one day oc- advances and to keep reminding engineering personnel of cupy the physician's office herself. Another U of I pro- the problems of the handicapped which need to be solved. gram - the Project House (Tanbrier) was in the planning stage at that time and one of the first residents of the house was one of her former patients, Carl Launius. Dr. McCluer states that she was quite impressed by the rehabilitation program here, especially the philosophy of expecting students to live up to their potential physical independence. She frequently used information gained by the visit in facilities where she worked, or in advising other University programs. Unfortunately many Rehabilitation Centers and Universities not only permit, but encourage the use of attendants by individuals who should be able to do their self care independently.

As Supervisor of Medical Services, Dr. McCluer is involved in many diverse activities. First is providing medical care as needed to handicapped students on campus including acting as liaison or coordinator when other phy- sicians are needed as consultants. She occasionally teaches as guest lecturer in several different courses (both graduate and undergraduate level as well as in the Medical Betty ConnelL Supervising Nurse, came to Illinois in School) and in the Fall 1979 semester will teach a complete 1958 shortly after graduating from the Gordon Keller course, Health Education 394 "Medical Aspects of Spinal School of Nursing in Tampa, Florida. Her experience in Cord Injury." rehabilitation dates back to 1960 at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Peoria and has At the Commencement Exercises, Sunday, May continued to the present in both state and federal govern- 28, 1978 held at Springfield College, Spring- ment programs in the field of rehabilitation. She gained her field, Massachusetts, the following honor was

degree in Education at the U of I in 1975 and plans to BS bestowed. work on her master degree.

Phil Mirell, Supervisor of Recreation and Athletics, is a TIMOTHY J. NUGENT graduate of the University of Illinois and former grad assist- Doctor of Humanics ant at the Rehab-Education Center. Phil was Assistant Director and Recreational Therapist at the Adult Activity The lives of all who are handicapped are better be- Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin prior to coming here. His cause of you. In more than twenty-five years of dedication opportuni- professional background also includes work at Rehab to their cause, you have opened up tremendous hospitals, summer camps and Special Olympics. He has ties for activity and education to those who once were coached wheelchair sports in Philadelphia, Milwaukee and threatened with societal exclusion. research development have help- at the U of I. Phil is married to Holly Nickeson Mirell. He Your prodigious and and Holly met at a DSO function while they were both ed diminish physical and sociological barriers for the han- graduate students here. They live with their son, Richard, dicapped. Your prolific writing has made available numer- in Champaign. ous books and publications to publicize changes in at- titudes, equipment, architecture, and potential. Your training films have demonstrated graphically how the handicapped may acquire greater mobility and function. Founder of the Rehabilitation-Education Program at

the University of Illinois, and its distinguished Director, you are sought nationally and worldwide as a speaker and consultant. You have advised our government agencies, lec- tured at foreign and domestic universities and medical col- leges, and acted as advisor to everyone from coaches to orthopedic surgeons, from designers to manufacturers of equipment for the handicapped. Recipient of honors too numerous to mention. Active in dozens of professional organizations dealing with various types of handicapped. Researcher in the physiology of disabilities. Responsible for legislation which mandates facilities and equipment for the handicapped. In recognition of your personal faith that the handi-

capped can compete in nearly all educational and vocational pursuits — In recognition of your monumental behalf of the handicapped — the Faculty Janet Floyd, Supervisor of Services for the Visually and Hearing achievements on Impaired, received her Ph.D. in Higher Education and Ad- and Trustees of Springfield College are proud to recom- ministration in August 1979. Her doctoral thesis was on "Con- mend you for the degree of DOCTOR OF HUMANICS, ceptual Development in the Young Child" Congratulations, Dr. Floyd! honoris causa. The Beckwith Living Center

By Dan Robinson

The Beckwith Living Center designed for the very severely disabled students on the University of Illinois campus, has been approved by the University's Board of

Trustees. Construction of the facility is under way with the foundation poured in early May. According to Tim Nugent, Director of the Rehabilitation-Education Center, the building should be completed by the Spring of 1981. Funds for the Living Center were bequeathed to the University in the will of Guy M. Beckwith, a Will County farmer who died in 1966. Although Beckwith never finished high school he made frequent use of the University's College of Agriculture Extension Service. Money was also raised toward the purchase of equip- Tanbrier - Frank Gherardini and relaxing with frien- ment, since no funds have been allocated for furnishings David Meister ds. and equipment, by members of the fraternity Sigma Chi, ed the opportunity to attend the University of Illinois and located on 410 E. John Street in Champaign. Two Super- enjoy its many rewards, including in some instances pro- market Sweepstakes were held, one in August of 1979 and gressively developing ADL (activities of daily living) skills another in March of 1980. Bill McKenzie, Sigma Chi's of some individuals which enabled them to move into the President, reports an earning of $1,250.00 for the second residence halls or apartment living. contest. Records at the Rehabilitation-Education Center Tanbrier is an old three story family house in current show a smaller profit of $300.00 for the first event bringing need of repairs both externally and within. Parking has also the total to $1,550.00. become a problem with the advent of vans with lifts. At The Living Center will replace Tanbrier Project House, present all four disabled students own vans and must fight a Halfway House on the corner of First and John Streets in area residents for spots on the street once their small drive- Champaign. Prior to Tanbrier, the very severely disabled way is full. students lived at Greenbrier Manor, a nursing home, from The major problem, however, is that Tanbrier can only 1962 through the summer of 1965. In a pioneering move in hold a limited number of students (no more than 5) of the 1965 Tim Nugent, along with his Supervisor of Occupa- same sex. This is because the two bedrooms used are on tional Therapy, Professor Gilbert Fink, developed Tanbrier. the same floor and share one bathroom. Traditionally that Tanbrier has served its purpose well for 15 years, provid- sex has been male, leaving females requiring some attending living accommodations for the most severely physically ant care at a disadvantage. Due to a shortage of funds disabled students, including among others, the C-3 and C- there has never been a female counterpart to Tanbrier. 4 quadriplegic, the individual in need of an iron lung or Females have been individually programmed and placed in rocking bed, etc., who required some assistance with per- the dorms whenever feasible, with paid part-time aides. sonal care. As a result, many individuals have been afford- All this could have been avoided had the construction of a facility similar to Beckwith been possible years ago as Tim Nugent had wished. Unfortunately, this idea was not a popular one 20 years ago. Thanks to Mr. Beckwith, the Liv- ing Center will become a reality! The Board of Trustees

gave their approval on April 17, 1980 after the initial set of plans were redesigned to bring down the cost of construction. The finished product was designed by the architectural firm of Lankton-Ziegele-Terry and Associates, Inc., under the close supervision of Dr. Nugent. The general contracting bid of $938,436.00 approved by the University of Illinois' Board of Trustees, was made by Dean Evans Construction Company, a local firm operat- ing out of Champaign. The total cost will be approximately $1,500,000.

The purpose of the Beckwith Living Center is to carry Mark Curley. Tanbrier resident, accpeting a check from Sigma on the idea behind Tanbrier, helping the most severely dis- Chi's Public Relations Chairman, Bill McKinzie. Tim Nugent ex- tends thanks to President Don Kane. abled live as independently as possible and/or learn to as- The Beckwith Living Center

will designed on a semipersonal basis, as the sume responsibility for self even when assistance is re- Menus be the receptive to serving quired so that when the individual leaves the University he cook will be a resident of house, exotic dishes. It is planned that the cook, or she could function as productive citizens rather than both popular and will married and serve the dual remain forever dependent and isolated. either male or female, be parent and chef. The tables in the dining Beckwith will be more attractive than its predecessor. role of house wall, making the floor easy to clean. Located on the southeast corner of Second and John room fold into the This will also provide the students with a multi-purpose Streets, one block closer to campus, it will have flower gar- those occasions when more space is dens and shrubs decorating the grounds. There will be a room to use for circular drive for the buses to use. There will be sufficient needed. offstreet parking and spaces close to the doors and wide The upstairs of Beckwith will be accessible by enough for converted vans. The problems of limited space elevator. One room will contain enough medical equip- and forced discrimination by sex will no longer exist. On ment to avoid hospitalization for minor illnesses, such as the first floor there will be two wings with bedrooms, one pneumonia. It is a preventative measure to lessen interrup- for males and one for females. In all, there will be space for tions and lost time in ones living pattern. The sick will be 22, including some employees. far enough away from others to prevent the illness from The walk from the front door to the circular drive and spreading. Some of the trained staff will also live on the parking area will be protected from the weather by a second floor and be close by to monitor the room 24 hours canopy, a feature which no other housing facility on cam- a day when in use. pus enjoys. The plans also call for the provision of a 2-way radio An apartment will also be available on the second system in the lobby near a large window facing the drive. A floor for someone learning to live on their own. This will communications system already exists with a base station provide a smooth transition into the community once all in the transportation office at the Rehabilitation-Education the details are worked out and the confidence to live alone

Center and radios on all buses. With the installation of a is there. The apartment will be complete with a kitchen.

radio in Beckwith, buses will be able to announce their ap- During the times when the apartment is not being used in

proach at which time boarding students will leave the this capacity it will be available to former students in need building and be waiting when the bus arrives. of a place to stay while looking for work or a place to live. At the front entrance of the building will be an auto- This will be left to the discretion of the governing body. matic sliding door, much simpler to operate than a manual '80! This one will mean a lot more to the push/pull door. Once inside, designs call for a lobby with a Spring of severely physically disabled students attending the fireplace and television. There will be rest rooms off to the most Beckwith - this larger, newer build- side, in addition to those used by residents of the building. University of Illinois. and friendly atmosphere for them These will also be completely accessible. ing will provide a warm It's taken some time but the wait The dining room will function in a cafeteria style with and many more to follow. well worth it. assistance provided for those who cannot carry a tray. is almost over now and will be Delta Sigma Omicron

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1978 - 1979 1979 - 1980 President Ronald Malik Vice President Lucy Hagan President Richard Webster Secretary Jenifer Axtell Vice President Ronald Malik Treasurer Raymond Cheng Secretary Barbara Baum Alumni Secretary Debborah Russell Treasurer Raymond Cheng Executive-at-Large Barbara Baum Alumni Secretary Cathleen Chereck Executive-at-Large Lori Dubowski

Hello Students, Alumni, and Friends: Dear Friends: during Delta Sigma Omicron is a progressive organization I would like to thank you all for efforts put forth that has provided for the support and welfare of the dis- this past school year. Involvement and enthusiasm are the abled students at the University of Illinois. We have spon- key to the success of this organization. May this continue sored many ongoing programs, such as the Gizz Kids and throughout the years to come. Ms. Kids sports programs. This year a new annual program Delta Sigma Omicron, the fine organization that it is, had many activities this past year. Among them were: was started, the Wheel-A-Thon. It is a project that raises money for both our organization and the National Spinal Hessel Park Picnic for New Students Cord Injury Foundation. We also have been active in Lake Springfield Picnic (sponsored by DAV) awareness meetings and public information sections. I Annual DSO Awards Banquet have been proud to serve as president of an organization Annual Christmas Party for Handicapped Children that has as much dignity and pride as D.S.O. I only hope Disability Awareness Classes that the new students as well as the alumni will continue to Wheel-A-Thon (co-sponsored with Kappa Delta Rho) help D.S.O. prosper, through continuous and unselfish Reading Day Picnic is a part of us and as long as it still support. The program Co-sponsor of National Wheelchair Games functions we live, if we let it die, we are letting a part of ourselves die and for most of us that would be like losing My congratulations and best wishes go to the newly will the use of another leg, the sight of another eye or the voice elected officers. I am hopeful that you continue to that has presented and argued our problems for so long. have the full support of students and staff. Ron Malik, President Rick Webster, President

L - R Standing - Daniel Neuman, President Ronald Malik, Phyllis Smith, Ray Cheng, Treasurer. 2nd Row Brian Weber, Vice President Spring Semester 1979; Jill Smith, Jeff Hately, Ellen Drewes, Barbara Baum, Executive-at-Large. Front Row Barbara Cotter, Debborah Russell. Alumni Secretary; Lucy Hagan, Vice President Fall Semester 1978; Not pictured Jenifer Ax- tell. Secretary.

12 DSO BANQUET 1978 by Ellen Drewes

Professors observing any of their students in attendance at the twenty-ninth DSO Awards banquet would have been astonished at the transformation from blue jeans to formal attire. Parents, students, staff and their guests were wel- comed by Ron Malik, Alpha Chapter president. Floyd R. Stradley, Senior Pastor of the First United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. The awards committee selected Kathy Oosterbaan to receive the Harold Scharper Service Award for her tireless efforts to serve her fellow students and the entire university community. Miles O'Loughlin journeyed from Canyon, Texas with his family to accept the Harold Scharper Achievement Award. The Timothy J. Nugent Awards Committee determined that Don Schmidt was the most deserving of the applicants. Interspersed among the awards were musical numbers. We were treated to an alto solo by Lucy Hagan who accompanied herself on the uke. Jill Smith was called upon for a soprano solo. Steve Parker played a violin solo which must have made quite an impression on me because

I remember it was "Exodus." Mr. Robert Underwood, toastmaster, kept things running smoothly all evening and the banquet ended the earliest anyone present could remember. - 1978 - MILES O'LOUGHLIN THE HAROLD SCHARPER Miles earned his B.A. degree in the English Honors Program from the University of Illinois in 1970, graduating ACHIEVEMENT AWARD with high honors in Liberal Arts and Sciences and with distinction in English. He earned a 4.73 (A=5) cumulative average overall, and a 4.86 in the English curriculum. He re- The Harold Scharper Achievement Award is present- ceived the English Department Award for the best senior ed -each year to the graduating senior or recent alumnus thesis. His academic excellence as an undergraduate re- who has exhibited the greatest achievements, academical- sulted in his being an Edmund James Scholar in 1969 -70, ly, physically, socially, in extracurricular functions and in and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, 1969 and 1970. He was professional endeavor during the recipient's schooling at also a recipient of a Bailey Scholarship, Univeristy YMCA, the University of Illinois or immediately upon the comple- 1967-70. tion of schooling. The individual selected for this award While earning his master's degree in English literature will receive for permanent keeping a fitting desk or wall at the University of Texas (Austin), Miles was on the plaque which can be proudly displayed in the recipient's faculty, teaching Freshman Composition and all forms of home, office, or place of business. The recipient's name literature, and was awarded a NDEA Title IV Fellow. Dur- will also be inscribed on the beautiful Harold Scharper ing this phase of his graduate program he was a member Achievement Plaque which hangs in the University's of the Sophomore Policy Committee; the Graduate Course Rehabilitation-Education Center. This large plaque will be Committee; the Graduate Studies Committee; and Gradu- maintained indefinitely with the name of each year's award ate Program Committee. He also served as a member of winner being inscribed upon it. It is the highest recognition the Executive Committee of the Association of Graduate that the University of Illinois and Delta Sigma Omicron, In- Students in English (AGSE) and assumed the Presidency corporated, can bestow upon one of its physically dis- of AGSEin1972. abled students. It is indeed an honor to the recipients and a In further quest of academic accomplishment, Miles great example to the many students who will follow in earned the J.D. at the University of Texas Law School in years to come. August 1978. During his law school career he earned Honors designation for legal memorandum in 1975 and the "Best Brief" citation in Brief writing in 1976. As a law student, he worked part-time as a legal assistant for the General Counsel of the Texas Rehabilitation Committee.

Miles is scheduled to receive the Ph.D. in English literature with a minor in American literature and Philosophy from the University of Texas in June, 1979. His

dissertation, "From Bill Sikes to John Jasper: Dickens and the Psychological Novel," traces chronologically Dickens' evolving conception of the novel as an art form — a conception which ultimately produced the Dickensian psychological novel. Because Dickens' interest in psychology was largely confined to the criminal, the development of

this concept is examined through a study of his criminal characters. This dissertation has been accepted and approved.

On September 1, 1978, he assumed the position of legal counsel for West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas. His duties include drafting and reviewing contracts made by the University, determining whether the Univer- sity maintains compliance with the Affirmative Action Pro- gram concerning the handicapped, and keeping up with other laws that affect the University. Miles became a paraplegic when his spinal cord was injured at the level of the twelfth thoracic vertebra in an auto accident in 1964. He and his wife, Nancy, have a son, Dennis, age 7. They reside at 2615 14th Avenue, Canyon,

Texas 79015. Miles' father-in-law is John Price, former Ex- ecutive Secretary of the University YMCA, and retired Business Manager of the Rehabilitation-Education Center. Dr. Robert Henderson and Miles OLoughlin recipient of the 1978 Harold Scharper Achievement Award. Miles is the son of Mrs. John Morris of White Deer, Texas. State Representative Helen Satterthwaite presenting the 1979 Harold Scharper Achievement Award to Robert Rice. On Robert's left is his wife, Gail.

- 1979 - ROBERT J. RICE

During Bob's tenure at the University of Illinois he im- In 1972 Bob was the recipient of the University of pressed everyone with his achievements, his unselfish- Illinois Laurence Marcellus Larson Award for achievement ness, and his warm genuine concern for people. He truly in the study of British History, and in 1976 he was honored won the respect and affection of his peers and the stu- with the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate dents and faculty with whom he came in contact. Teaching. As a youngster, he was privileged to attend regular school for only one year (the first) of his twelve years of While a graduate student, Bob served as a teaching elementary and secondary schooling. His elementary and assistant in British History for two years and a graduate as- high school education was at the New York State School sistant in Services for the Visually and Hearing Impaired for the Blind. for five years at the Rehabilitation-Education Center. It is Bob completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at most noteworthy that Bob unselfishly delayed completing Houghton College in New York in June, 1969, with a 3.16 the Ph.D. for an additional year because of the unanticipat- average (A=4.0). He entered the University of Illinois in ed illness of his supervisor and the need for his services the Fall of 1969, completing a Master of Arts in History in during that period of time.

August, 1970, and immediately began doctoral study. Without question, he is a highly achieved, highly de- Concurrent with his Ph.D. program, Bob devoted con- pendable person, who has brought a dimension of excel- siderable time and energy to a number of activities and re- lence, thoroughness, and innovativeness to the Rehabilita- sponsibilities. Beginning in 1971 and throughout most of tion-Education Center and the Campus. his stay, he served on the Executive Committee for Gradu- Bob earned the Ph.D. in History in May, 1979. He cur- ate Christian Fellowship. During the 1977-78 school year, rently is an Assistant Professor of History at Trinity Christ- he was the Vice President of the University's British ian College, Palos Heights, Illinois.

History Association and was a member of the Vice Chan- Bob is totally blind since birth. cellor's Committee for Affirmative Action. In 1978 he as- He is the son of Bernice and Earl T. Rice, R.RJ1, sumed the responsibilities of coordinator for the Adult Lyons, New York. Bob and his wife, Gail, live at 12405 Christian Education Department, Twin City Bible Church. Cheyenne Drive, Apartment #6, Palos Heights, IL 60463. It is noteworthy that Kathy's service has extended beyond DSO. As a member of a Freshman Orientation THE HAROLD SCHARPER Committee for Home Economics, she helped to organize a Big Sister program for incoming freshmen. As a member of the Foods and Nutrition Club, she has talked to visiting SERVICE AWARD high school seniors about the Restaurant Management curriculum, designed and constructed a health exhibit for Florida Avenue Residence Hall during Nutrition Week, and

The Harold Scharper Service Award is given each helped with the Nutrition Club Question and Answer year to a student of any class who has contributed the Board. Not busy enough, she has made time to read for a greatest service in the development of furtherance of the visually impaired student. purposes and practices for which the University's program She has successfully sought to gain work experience was established and to which Harold Scharper dedicated related to the Restaurant Management curriculum, having

his life. The individual receiving this award will be given a worked as a kitchen helper in Lincoln Avenue Residence fitting desk or wall plaque which can be proudly displayed Hall and assistant cook at the YMCA Camp Pinewood,

in the recipient's home, office, or place of business. The re- Twin Lakes, Minnesota, last summer. She currently is em- cipient's name will be inscribed on the large Harold Schar- ployed as a student worker at the Lincoln Avenue Resi-

per Service Plaque which is publicly displayed in the Uni- dence Hall in food service. versity's Rehabilitation-Education Center, and which will In her very warm, personable, productive manner, be maintained indefinitely as a credit to the recipient of the Kathy has served fully and well. She has never considered

award and as an example to all students who will follow. herself above any task, nor has she ever been concerned

The establishment of the Service Award was to supple- about "what's in it for me." She adds her special dignity to

ment the Achievement Award since Harold Scharper ex- the long list of distinguished recipients of the Harold pressed, "the effort of our program will only be as good as Scharper Service Award.

the unselfish service rendered to it by its participants." Kathy's disability is cerebral palsy. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Brandt Oosterbaan, 2709 Maryland, Flossmoor, - 1978 - Illinois 60422. KATHY OOSTERBAAN

Kathy is a very industrious senior in the College of Agriculture, Restaurant Management curriculum, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 (A=5). She has given her time and talent most generously and unselfishly to DSO since she entered the Univer- sity. Beginning with her freshman year, she gave early evi-

dence that she could be counted on to do a job and do it well. She served on the Hospitality Committee for the DSO Banquet and assumed the responsibilities of Photography Editor for the 1975-76 Sigma Signs. She has been a contributing writer to other editions of Sigma Signs. On numerous occasions Kathy has extended herself in a variety of ways. She contributed to the planning and participated in the annual DSO Christmas Party for disabled

youngsters of the community. She actively sold Daily lllini subscriptions to financially benefit DSO, sold an entire case of candy for DSO's annual fund raising drive, and

sold Booster Ads for the Gizz Kids - Ms. Kids Program throughout downtown Urbana. She singularly wrote the commendation citations, recognizing the bus drivers' meritorious service during the winter of 1976-77. In her sophomore year, Kathy was Secretary of DSO and served as Chairperson of the Invitation Committee for the DSO Banquet. In addition, while assuming the position as Sports Editor for the 1976-77 Sigma Signs, she was a member of the committee that wrote the guidelines for financial support of DSO members competing in the Re- Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Michele Thompson pre- gional Wheelchair Games. As a junior she served very ef- sents the 1978 Harold Scharper Service Award to Kathy Ooster- fectively as Alumni Secretary of DSO. baan. Ron has earned University of Illinois Varsity letters in wheelchair basketball (3 years), track (2 years), and archery (2 years). He was a member of the U.S.A. Wheelchair Team in 1979 and elected M.V.P. on the Gizz Kids. He was the outstanding Class V Male Athlete in the Little Egypt Games and selected 1st team Central Intercollegiate Con- ference (C.I.C.) All Conference Team in 1979, 2nd team C.I.C. All Conference Team in 1978 and Allstar 1st base- man in the 3rd National Softball Wheelchair Tournament. He has won 10,000 meter races in several wheelchair meets. His parents are William and lona Malik of R.R. #1, West Newton, Pennsylvania.

Ron is a low level traumatic paraplegic, the result of a motorcycle accident in 1974.

Mayor Joan Severns of Champaign presenting Ronald Malik with the 1979 Harold Scharper Service Award. BANQUET 1979

- 1979 - ROIMALU W. MALIK

Ron Malik is a senior in Medical Art, College of Fine and Applied Arts, with an overall grade point average of Bob Drew, former Gizz 3.87 (A=5, B=4). Kids, lively and entertain- A very sincere, active and energetic person, with a ing as ever. genuine interest in and feeling for the welfare of others. Ron unselfishly has served in many ways and has served well. He doesn't seek the limelight nor does he need it. He simply needs to know the satisfaction of a job well done and the knowledge that he helped to extend to others the opportunities he enjoys. Ron has been active in many activities of many dimensions on and off campus. Away from campus, he has been a leader in 4-H Club service programs. While serving as coach of the Dairy Judging Team, the team won two 3rds and one 2nd in 4-H competition. He served as 4-H Presi- dent for three years, Dairy Club Leader for seven years, duet sung by Jill Smith Superintendent of the County Fair for five years, and A Cathy Chereck. Chairman of County Committees. Ron has also been a Sunday school teacher and President of the Young Peoples Society in church. Ron has been a steadying and sustaining influence on Delta Sigma Omicron (D.S.O.), serving on various committees including the Awards Banquet, Accessibility, Wheel- A-Thon, Awareness, and others. He was Secretary to D.S.O. in 1977-78; Vice President in 1979-80; President in

1978-79; and is Chairman of this year's Awards Banquet.

He is currently trying to involve D.S.O. in classroom situa- tion awareness meetings. He has always been sought after by his peers for leadership roles. Jill Smith sings while Por- In addition to his varied service to D.S.O., Ron has tia Thomas, Graduate As- been on the Judiciary Board in the University Residence sistant, signs.

Halls, is a member of the Committee on Program Evalua- tion (C.O.P.E.) for the Rehabilitation-Education Center,

and has visited newly disabled persons in hospitals to chat with them at the request of their doctors. . 1

Don has been an active participant in the sports area, having been a Gizz Kid starter (Basketball) for the last THE T. J. NUGENT three years and a member of the Inter-Collegiate Cham- pionship team, 1977-78. He has competed in the Regional and National Wheelchair Games in track, field, and penta- AWARD thalon events. Don was a Board of Directors member for the 1977-78 Central States Wheelchair Athletic Associa- award was initiated to honor Nine years ago a special tion. Nugent, Founder and Director of the Professor Timothy J. During this past year, Don reorganized the Gizz Kids Rehabilitation-Education Center on the University of Wheelchair Bowling League. He is serving his third term as campus. This award is present- Illinois Champaign-Urbana President of Illinois State Wheelchair Bowling Association. recognition of service performed by a stu- ed annually in His bowling skill has taken him to the State and Midwest rehabilitation program and his or her dent to both the Bowling Tournaments the last four years; he placed fourth recipient is judged on the following fellow students. The in Class B at the 1974 National Tournament. personal integrity, human dignity, intellectual attributes: Don is a veteran, having served nine years in the U.S. self, and concern for others. The Execu- endeavor, pride in Army. He departed military service in 1969 with an honor- Sigma Omicron chose Don Schmidt in tive Board of Delta able discharge and the rank of Sergeant First Class. He Jill Smith in 1979, to receive this 1978, and Ron Malik and was stationed in Frankfort, Germany for 4'/2 years with award. Headquarters Army Security Agency and later was a drill DON SCHMIDT 1978 sergeant at the Infantry Training Center, Ft. Benning, GA. Illinois Don is Don is a graduating senior at the University of a member of the Board of Directors for majoring in therapeutic recreation. He has been an active ANOTHER START, a wheelchair half-way house in member of DSO for the past 3 years serving on commit- Colgate, Wl. Don likes to be involved and he demonstrates his tees and in leadership positions. leadership abilities by persuading others to become in- Don was president of DSO, 1977-78. He attended volved. He was totally committed to everything he under- Leadership 3 Conference at Allerton as DSO representa- took as President of DSO and he followed all jobs through completion. tive, Fall 1977. In 1976-77, he chaired the Booster Ad Pro- gram for the Gizz Kids - Ms. Kids Program. He was a mem- Don grew up in Alden, Minnesota, son of George and ber of the entertainment group for the President's Ban- Alice Schmidt. He became a traumatic quadriplegic as a quet, Easter Seal Society, Springfield, IL, 1976. result of an auto accident in 1971 SPEEDY WAGON WHEELCHAIR VAN LIFTS DRIVING AIDS REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY

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Don Schmidt receiving the 1978 T. J. Nugent Award from Kathy Specific Information free upon request Oosterbaan. Jill Smith with Dean Kenneth "Casey" Clarke holding her 1979 T. J. Nuge t Award.

Jill Maureen Smith - 1979

Jill Smith typifies to the highest degree courage and perseverance in accomplishing feats considered imposs- ible only by those who don't know her. She came to the University of Illinois as a congenital quadruple amputee.

She is now a totally independent Senior in Liberal Arts and Sciences, majoring in Psychology. She expends much

energy in helping others - both friends and strangers. She has spoken at many workshops and conferences, presenting the message of "ability, not disability" with friend- liness, enthusiasm and dignity. She is a good student, maintaining a straight B average last semester. In addition, she has taken part in most D.S.O. activities and projects, currently serving as a Chairman of the Accessibility Com- mittee.

Jill is a member of the University of Illinois Women's Glee Club and travelled to Europe on its 1979 tour. In addi-

tion, Jill is a tough athletic competitor, having won gold

medals in shot put and swimming in her class at the Na- tional Wheelchair Games. She is justly proud of having qualified for her Illinois driver's license last November. Af-

ter being nominated by her fellow students, it was unanimously and enthusiastically decided by the selection

committee that Jill Smith be named to share in this year's Timothy J. Nugent Award. All who know Jill applaud this decision!

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of Valmeyer, Illinois. WHEEL-A-THON 1979 and 1980

By John Denooyer

All those individuals and couples who raised over $100.00 are listed alphabetically below: Ray Cheng Ken List Bob Crandall Ron Malik Marta Crandall Bonnie Reynolds Jeff Hately Tom and Jean Silkey There were individuals, couples, and groups, such as the Clover Leaf 4-H Club, who just wanted to try out a wheelchair. Basic instructions on wheelchair handling were given to them and they gave us $3.00 for a trip around the course. $30.00 was raised in this manner. The men of KDR operated the Pepsi stand for thirsty wheelers and watchers. Thor, the Harlequin Great Dane, mascot of KDR was on hand and even turned in $16.00

from his ride in the chair around the course. It only took The Grand Marshall, Ul Athletic Director Neale Stoner, fires the three hold him there! starter's pistol. men to On Sunday, April 13, 1980, almost a year after the first, the second annual Kappa Delta Rho - Delta Sigma Omi- cron Wheel-A-Thon was held. The threatening skies over On Sunday, April 22, 1979, the first annual Kappa the University Quad never produced rain, but kept the af- ternoon cool while the participants wheeled their way Delta Rho - Delta Sigma Omicron Wheel-A-Thon was held on the University Quad. Cochairman Kenny List and Brian around the course, which measured a mile for one lap. for this event Kenny List did fantastic Weber signaled the start of the event which involved 64 Chairman was who a participants directly (and their hundreds of sponsors in- job! Stoner, the Grand Marshall, directly). The "Wheel-A-Thoners" pushed their way Athletic Director Neale the firing a starter's pistol, and then pro- around a measured course laid out on the Quad to earn began event by the wheelchair money for DSO and especially for the National Spinal Cord ceeded to make one lap with the rest of Klose of Injury Foundation to spur on medical research. marathoners. Other celebrities included Cindy During the five hours of the event, everyone wheeled Channel 3 News and Ron Davis of Channel 15 News. around the track at least once, with one disabled student, But the real standouts were the participants them- Ron Malik going 26 miles! The able-bodied person who selves, who showed a tendency to perform far more than pushed the most miles was Bob Doeckel, 23 miles and run- what was expected. Disabled students Chi-Wen Chang, ner-up was Marta Crandall, 20 miles. Brad Hedrick, Ron Malik and Glenn Rosenberg all complet- The participant who earned the most money was ed 26 miles! Ron Malik completed his 26 in 2 hours, 10 Bonnie Reynolds, who pushed 16 miles and collected from minutes, lapping all other contestants, including Marta her sponsors $379.90. She received a silver trophy for first Crandall and Jerry McNair, the only able-bodied wheelers place. to complete 26 miles and who, incidently, tied for first

1979 Top Fund Raiser, Bonnie Reynolds, receiving 1st place trophy from Cochairman Kenny List. Dan Robinson being congratulated by Tim Nugent. place in the able-bodied division. Equally as impressive was the effort of Dan Robinson, a quadriplegic, and Cathy Chereck, Cerebral Palsy, who went 5 and 6 miles respectively. Not to be forgotten was the Optimist Club, who, through their combined efforts, completed all of the 26 miles. The Optimist group included Jack Whitman, Ralph Patzke, Glen Perkins, and Bob Clay. Thor, the Harlequin Great Dane, mascot for KDR made his annual wheelchair trip around the course. This time he broke his own record by going around twice! He looked like an old pro wearing the special Wheel-A-Thon T-shirt, designed by DSO member, Jeff Montag. The following statistics for 1979 and 1980 Wheel-A- Thons were quite impressive and remarkable:

1979 - Disabled Participant 1980 - Disabled Participant

Ron Malik 26 Debbie Dillon Kenny List Chi-Wen Chang Sharon Spellman Brian Weber Bob Crandall Cheryl Eklund HuaMeiWei Rick Webster Barbi Baum Jeff Hately STUDENT ACTIVITIES by Kathy Oosterbaan

On a campus the size of the University of Illinois there are a number of organizations in which a student can parti- Jeff Hately in front students cipate. Here is a sampling of what activities some of St. Patrick's are involved with outside of the Rehabilitation Center. Church. senior in Jill Smith, from Valmeyer, Illinois, and a Psychology, has been involved with the Women's Glee Club for the past three years. The Glee Club gave five concerts including a concert on Dad's Weekend and on Mom's Weekend. This summer (1979) Jill plans to travel with the Glee Club to Europe where they will be performing in five Ken List, from Mason City, Illinois, and a junior in countries during three weeks time. Therapeutic Recreation, has been a member of Kappa Don Krueger, a senior in Horticulture, from Freeport, Delta Rho Fraternity for the past three years. In addition to Illinois, was an active member of the Horticulture Club. the many social activities, the fraternity sponsors annual The club's main activity was the annual Mom's Weekend philanthropies. This year Ken and his fraternity brothers Flower Show at the Stock Pavilion. Don helped to plan co-sponsored the Wheel-A-Thon with Delta Sigma and coordinate this year's successful flower show. Omicron for the benefit of the National Spinal Cord Injury Hannibal, Missouri, is the hometown of Gayle Hafner, a Foundation. The Wheel-A-Thon was such a success that third year law student, and a member of Women's Law Kappa Delta Rho plans to co-sponsor the Wheel-A-Thon Student Organization. This group sponsors noon hour pro- as one of their annual philanthropies in future years. grams at the Law School and prints up a Law Student Kathy Oosterbaan, senior in Restaurant Management, Directory each year. She was also a member of Phi Alpha from Flossmoor, Illinois, has been a member of Alpha Xi Delta a professional law fraternity whose main objective is Delta Sorority for the past year. On Mom's Weekend, to further the integrity of the profession. In the past, Gayle Alpha Xi Delta co-sponsored their fourth annual Teeter- was involved with the International Law Society which Totter Marathon with Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity to supports the International Moot Court Team. raise money for the American Cancer Society. Kathy was Jeff Hately was very active in his church, St. Patrick's people also involved in the Foods and Nutrition Club that, through Roman Catholic, in Urbana, Illinois. Out of fourteen different activities, serves to make the community and running for the parish council, he was one of the four campus aware of the importance of good nutrition. people elected. He was also a lector, and was recently organiza- Rick Loomis, graduate student from Palos Heights, initiated into the Knights of Columbus, a service his Illinois, was involved with a bridge group last Fall that met tion of Catholic men. Jeff calls Grants, New Mexico, once a week at the Union to learn the game. As an under- hometown. grad, Rick was very involved in Dorm Government on his Barb Cotter, a first year graduate student in Business Dorm Floor. He served as secretary his freshman year, Administration, from Western Springs, Illinois, has been vice-president his sophomore year, and as president of the involved with Volunteer lllini Projects. Last year she was floor his junior and senior years. program director of the Convalescent Center Project in- with The people and activities mentioned here are just a small volving young cerebral palsy adults. She also worked sample of the variety of activities disabled students are in- "Friends of the Auditorium," an organization trying to volved with in and around campus. raise money to renovate the University Auditorium.

Don Krueger and friend. Dr. Shirley McCluer, Supervisor of Medical Services receiving Bob Beskow, Philanthropy Chairman of Delta Upsilon presenting $26,140 check. With her are Hollis Hawkins, PVA Board Member a check of $305.00 to DSO president Rick Webster. Delta Upsilon and Cleveland Taylor, President of the Vaughn Chapter in members raised this money at their annual basketball tournament. Chicago. With them is Jeff Hately, DSO member.

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1 9 8 SPORTS 1978 1979 by Lew Shaver

GENERAL - Each succeeding year can be measured in terms of of statistics at its conclusion. This is the nuts-n-bolts the matter, who scored what and how many, wins and loses, distances thrown, times and distances pushed, etc. . These tend to explain the season in the most obvious analytical terms. Facts-n-figures are nondimensional, non- personal and gives a limited perspective. This season was much more, to that end. The following is a capsulated report —

- the Second Annual National Wheelchair SOFTBALL At 1978-79 Captains of the Gizz Kids and Ms. Kids Team.s Terry Hurst Softball Tournament, an eight team affair, organized by and Sharon Rahn. the Sioux Wheelers and held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, sin-Whitewater, the host school, 29-28 for third place. Two September 15-16, 1978 the Gizz Kids finished second. Gizz Kids were named to the All-Tournament Team. Ron elimination affair with The tournament was a double Malik was selected in Class II and Steve Grohs in Class I. teams from Twin Cities (Minnesota), Des Moines (Iowa), The Gizz Kids also participated as a member of the Quint Cities (Iowa), and Sioux Falls in addition to the Gizz Midwest Conference and finished fifth in the seven team Kids. The crown went to the Twin Cities Blues. conference with a 3-7 record. The Gizz Kids finished the Named to the All-Tournament Team by their fellow season with an overall record of 9-14. The Ms. Kids finish- players were Gizz Kids Don Schmidt, catcher; Carl Lewis, ed 4-7. right fielder; and Brad Hedrick at shortstop. A new direction was initiated during the 1978-79 The team was coached by Joe Konitzki, Associate basketball season with the formation of the first Central In- Director of the Rehabilitation-Education Center. tercollegiate Conference schedule. The conference included the Gizz Kids, Southwest State University, Wright FOOTBALL 1978 State University, and the University of Wisconsin-White- The Blue team, coached by Donnell Langston, took water. The Gizz Kids finished third with a 4-6 record. Steve the 1978 honors in football, finishing first with a 3-1 record. Grohs, Ron Malik, Don Schmidt, and Terry Hurst were The Golds placed 2nd with a 2-2 record and the Whites 3rd selected to the ten man All Conference Team. place with a 1-3 mark (including an upset victory over the Beginning with the 1979-80 season the University of champion Blues). History was made when Brian Weber Illinois will only compete in the Central Intercollegiate Con- became the first quadriplegic to score from scrimmage via ference thus establishing intercollegiate play as an integral the run for the Blue's. In addition to Brian, the Blue team part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. roster included Carl Lewis, Ron Malik, Steve Grohs, TRACK and FIELD - Two University of Illinois student Sharon Spellman, Ed Tichenor, Tom Weber, and for one athletes won fourteen medals between them as part of the game Bob Trotter and Ed Owen. United States Wheelchair Team that participated in the The 1979 season plans include an expansion of com- 1978 Pan American Games in Rio de Janerio, Brazil in petition to include outside teams from Indianapolis, Uni- November. versity of Kentucky, Twin Cities (Minnesota), St. Louis, Debbie Dillon, a senior from South Windsor, CT., won and Springfield. The proposed schedule will include week- the grueling five-event pentathlon and also won silver end round-robin play, as well as, single game competition. medals in the 60 meter push, the 200 meter push, and the The formation of league play leading to regional, sectional, and national competition will be explored.

BASKETBALL - The Gizz Kids and Ms. Kids wheelchair basketball teams finished their seasons on similar notes, each squad finished third out of four teams in its respective national tournament. The Ms. Kids took third in the Fifth National Women's Wheelchair Basketball Tournament held at California State-Dominquez Hills in Carson, California. The Ms. Kids defeated Atlanta 22-10 in the third place game. They had beaten Atlanta previously, 14-10, but lost to California Sunrise and twice lost to the champions Twin Cities (Min- nesota) Rolling Gophers. Ms. Kid Sharon Rahn was named to the All-Tournament Team as was former Ms. Kid Susan Hagel, playing for Minnesota. At the National Intercollegiate Tournament in White- water, Wisconsin, the Gizz Kids beat University of Wiscon- Sharon Rahn competing in the Slalom Race.

26 shot put. She was also a member of the bronze medal winning basketball team. Sharon Rahn, a junior from Hatboro, PA., established herself as the world's premier woman wheelchair athlete by winning seven gold medals, a first for any woman athlete! The only other athlete to do this in international competition was America's Mark Spitz in swimming during the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. Sharon dominated women's track with wins in the 60 meter push, the 880 meter push, 1500 meter push, and was a member of the winning 4x60 meter relay team. She re- corded wins in the 100 meter backstroke and the 100 meter freestyle and was part of the victorious medley relay team in the slalom in swimming. In addition, she finished second Jeff Zimmerman getting ready to load the bus for South Dakota. and was a member of the third place basketball team. The 23rd National Wheelchair Games were hosted by Illinois rose to the occasion lashing 9 of their game high 21 hits into the North Country outfield, St. John's University, New York, June 14-17, 1979. The many for extra bases. the team brought home twelve gold medals, eight silver When barrage ceased and the smoke cleared, Illinois medals, and two bronze medals. Gold medalists included had scored 9 runs! In the last of the 7th, North Country, still suffering Barbara Baum in table tennis; Debbie Dillon in slalom and from shell shock was able to recover with one run and, table tennis; Ron Malik in short metric archery; Sharon as a result, Illinois had won the 3rd National Wheelchair Softball Rahn in 100 meter front freestyle and 400 meter distance Tournament with the impressive score of 18 to freestyle in swimming and 100 meter push, 800 meter push 7! Brad Hedrick, Ron Malik and Don Thompson were and slalom in track; and Sharon Spellman in novice ar- named to the All-Star Team. Of chery. In addition, Hua Mei Wei and Laura Marshall won a course, as much fun as it was winning the tournament in gold in women's team competition in dartchery. Sioux Falls, the team is looking forward to repeat- ing their championship Softball - 1979 performance before hometown by Brad Hedrick fans. The 1980 National Wheelchair Softball Tournament will be played at the University of Illinois Armory this Sep- tember. See ya there! In September of 1979, the Third Annual National Wheelchair Softball Tournament was once again held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and for the second straight year the University of Illinois wheelchair softball team boarded accent SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS the 'oie Gizz Kid bus and endured 12 hours of sensory de- privation, compliments of the monotonous Midwestern route we took, in order to participate. Illinois was a team with a mission. Namely, to de- throne the powerful North Country Stingers team from Minnesota who had beaten the Illinois squad in the finals of the previous year's tournament. Second place was OK for the first time but "No Way Jose" was that an accept- able finish for the returning veterans of the 1979 squad. Their "Iron Curtain" defensive infield from the preceeding year composed of Ron Malik, Don Thompson, Bob Trotter accent ON LIVING MAGAZINE and Brad Hedrick, who routinely frustrated the opposi- has articles, news and ads of interest tion's batters by turning what should have been clean hits to physically disabled individuals.

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The 1979 wheelchair football season was truly an ex- by Lori Dubowski citing one! The newest wheelchair sport in is In the intramural championship game, quarterback Champaign-Urbana Don Thompson put on a dazzling passing show complet- tennis. With the guidance of Fran Moreau, former professional tennis player, ing 15 out of 28 passes for 191 yards and 5 touchdowns. participants hope to reach a level of play which will He led the Whites to a 32-19 victory over the Blues. enable them to feel comfortable playing against able-bodied friends. During this season, the Gizz Kids also hosted a num- Former tennis player and University of Illinois ber of visiting team games in addition to their traditional in- student Kelly still great tramural program. In their first game with the Twin Cities Smeeth has racket control, beautiful strokes lots of helpful Rolling Gophers, Ron Malik rushed for 6 touchdowns and and hints for beginners. Others who are participating are Pyle, completed a pass for another. The Gizz Kids won with a Betsy Lori Dubowski, Tom score of 56-6. Jones and Cheryl Eklund. Lars Lofstrom of Sweden, an en- The Gizz Kids defeated the Chicago Pacemakers thusiastic player with a lot of potential, has returned home. Hopefully will twice, 27-0 and 30-0. In the first game Brad Hedrick rushed he continue to pursue his interest and generate for 3 touchdowns and in the 2nd game Ron Malik complet- some excitement about wheelchair tennis in his ed 194 yards of passes, 4 of them for touchdowns! The own country. this following week, the Gizz Kids faced a defensive battle. At time wheelchair tennis is well-known only in They held the Chicago Sidewinders to 14 yards rushing as California. An exhibition will be put on by the National

Don Thompson and Ron Malik each passed for a touch- Wheelchair Tennis Association here at the U of I during down and the Gizz Kids prevailed 14-6. the National Wheelchair Games held in late May. Hopefully Perhaps the most exciting game of the year was this will provide the push the sport needs to convince against the Toledo Silver Streaks. The Gizz Kids won the people that wheelchair tennis is possible. offensive battle with a score of 35-25. Thanks go to Ron Malik and Don Thompson who collectively completed 20 of 36 passes for 256 yards and 3 touchdowns. All of the teams that participated were very en- thusiastic and asked to be invited back next year. The Gizz Kids are looking forward to defending their undefeated record.

Don Thompson preparing for another dazzling pass. Gizz Kids Basketball Ms Kids Basketball 1979 By Phil Mirell

At the start of the season the prospects of the Ms. The 1979-80 season was quite a success in terms of Kids winning the National Women's Wheelchair Basket- the 14-8 won-lost record, as well as, team spirit. The Gizz ball Championship looked great. They were indeed a Kids were led by seniors Ron Malik, Steve Grohs, and Ken- strong team with such returning veterans as Betsy Pyle, ny List. A spirited group of underclassmen included Mike Rahn, Laura Marshall and Barbi In addition, Makeever, Chi-Wen Chang, Glenn Rosenberg and Jeff Sharon Baum. Montag. a number of promising new players tried out for the squad. Soon however, through an amazing series of operations, Playing in the newly established Central Intercollegiate illnesses and car accidents the squad was reduced to just 6 Conference the Gizz Kids finished third place as Ron Malik players. and Steve Grohs were named to the All-Conference Team. Despite this, the Ms. Kids did not give up! In the At the National Intercollegiate Tournament, the Gizz games they played against men's teams they played hard well finished third. Freshman sensation Kids played and and gained valuable experience in their close defeats. They points per game and was Mike Makeever averaged over 20 took 3rd place at the Minnesota Women's Invitational named to the All-Tournament Team. Tournament and lost only to the Canadian ALL STAR highlighted the A successful 10 day tour down South team by a few points and to the Twin Cities team, who year for the Gizz Kids. They played well as a team and won eventually won the tournament. 4 out of 5 games, including a victory over undefeated Uni- At the 6th National Women's Wheelchair Basketball versity of Kentucky. Tournament the women again played hard and took 3rd The team continued to develop and by the end of the place. Sharon Rahn set a single game scoring record of 28 season there was more consistent scoring from Captain points and a tournament record of 96 points in 5 games. Ron Malik, Mike Makeever and Steve Grohs. Kenny List Betsy Pyle and Sharon Rahn were named to the All Tour- and Chi-Wen Chang played brilliant defense and new- nament Team and will participate on the U.S. Women's comers Jeff Montag and Glenn Rosenberg developed into team in Holland this summer. Barbi Baum played her heart fine players. Ron Malik was voted the Most Valuable Play- out and won the coveted Tim Vandermeiden Sportsman er and Mike Makeever was chosen as the Most Improved. Trophy. Captain Laura Marshall, Hua Mei Wei and Lori Coach Phil Mirell will miss the graduating seniors, but Dubowski all played tremendously this season. with the quick development of his new players he is op- The Ms. Kids look forward to a healthy team next year timistic for the coming season. and a great season.

- - Laura Mar- 1978-79 Gizz Kids Team - Front Row - Rick Webster, Ken List, Chi- 1978-79 Ms. Kids Team Front Row Sharon Spellman, Wen Chang, Captain Terry Hurst, Ron Malik, Gunnar Arlind, Steve shall, Debbie Dillon, Captain Sharon Rahn, Jenifer Axtell, Barb Grohs, Don Schmidt. Back Row Asst. Coach Donnell Langston, Baum, Debbie Russell. Back Row - Equip. Manager Karen Luken, Coach Brad Hedrick, Equip. Manager Jim Martin. Coach Brad Hedrick, Asst. Coach Pat Barrett.

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Being a rookie member of the Gizz Kids basketball team this past season makes rather difficult any compari- son of the 1980 winter tour with other team tours in recent years. However, the general consensus of everyone involved with the tour - players, coaches, and bus drivers alike - was that this endeavor was perhaps the most relaxing, genuinely enjoyable tour in Gizz Kids' history. Certainly the weather can be cited as one major factor

contributing to the success of the trip. . . after all, nothing fosters good basketball and a happy spirit like seventy degree weather in the middle of January. This year we were blessed with a tour itinerary (thank you Coach Phil The Gizz Kids lapping up culture at the Jackson Art Museum, foreground. Mirell) that took us right through the deep South of the Jackson, MS. Ron Malik and Chi-Wen Chang in good Ol' U.S. of A. Which brings me to the other contri- The big attraction in Memphis is the Graceland Mansion, buting factor. . . that wonderful "Down South" hospitality home of the late Elvis Presley. While not all of the Gizz Kids which was consistently exemplified everywhere we were able to agree on the amount of talent Presley did or traveled. At every stop, the people made us feel like kings

did not possess, I think everyone agreed that Graceland and queens. was truly a beautiful and impressive sight. That evening we The Gizz Kids who traveled on the ten-day two thous- played the Memphis River City Rollers, suffering our only and-plus mile trip were: Chi-Wen Chang, Steve Grohs, Al defeat of the entire tour, 52-35. Larson, Kenny List, Mike Makeever, Ron Malik and Sharon Day Three literally went down the tube. After travel- Rahn. Coach Phil Mirell coordinated our efforts on the ing to Jackson, Mississippi, the entire team spent the after- court and our activities off the court, and was ably assisted noon watching that once a year momentous occasion and by graduate students Nancy Graham, Brad Hedrick and Enemy No. 1 to the American housewife. . . the Super Jim Martin. Rounding out the thirteen who traveled the Bowl playoffs. We remained in Jackson on Day Four, de- deep South were our faithful and always fun-loving feating handily the first-year Jackson Freewheelers 16-10 (almost!) bus drivers, without whom no tour could have in a one half game. The 2nd half we played a team made occurred - Martin Cox and Bob Jinks. up of local T.V. celebraties. The Gizz Kids' first stop after leaving Champaign-Ur- Then it was on to New Orleans for three days, with no bana at 4:30 a.m. January 3rd was Little Rock, Arkansas. games scheduled during our stay. Our sightseeing here Immediately several trends were set which seemed to stick was highlighted by a day in the French Quarter and a tour with the team for the entire ten days. First, we spent nearly of the Louisiana Superdome, the largest completely a good hour trying to locate the game site in Little Rock. domed sports complex in the world. The French Quarter The Southerners may be hospitable, but they could use proved to be quite relaxing, while the Superdome was truly some brushing up on direction-giving! Second, we won an awesome and spectacular sight. our game, defeating the Little Rock Rollin' Razorbacks, 47- After New Orleans, the Gizz Kids embarked on the 36. Third, we got our first taste of Southern home cooking, final leg of the tour. Our last three days were hectic, with and did we LIKE! much time spent riding the bus, some of the time playing The second day of tour we backtracked to Memphis, basketball, and the rest either eating or sleeping. Day Eight Tennessee, where we got our first opportunity to sightsee. we spent riding to Atlanta, Georgia, where the Gizz Kids rolled over the Atlanta Rollin' Recks, 37-31. Day Nine we cruised up to Lexington, Kentucky, where we rested for our final game the next morning. Somehow, (and half of us still don't know exactly what happened), we squeaked by the favored Kentucky Wheelcats, 41-37. It was definite- ly the way to cap off a great Gizz Kids tour! Many thanks and a lot of credit is due to Brad Hedrick, whose excellent assistance with the coaching of the team was a major reason for the Gizz Kids' final tour record of 4- 1. Thanks to Nancy Graham and Jim Martin, who cheer- fully and expertly took care of the not-so-glamorous job of moving equipment and recording statistics. Thanks to team captain Ron Malik, who maintained and repaired the equipment for all the players, and kept the team spirit and drivers, intensity at 110%. . . always. Thanks to the bus Martin and Bob, who guided us safely over those vast stretches of concrete. And lastly, the utmost thanks and gratitude is due to our coach, Phil Mirell, who performed the extensive task of last detail of the tour. Steve Grohs sightseeing at Graceland Mansion. arranging and executing every WHEELCHAIR VARSITY ALL SPORTS AWARDS BANQUET

Continuing the pioneering program initiated by the University of Illinois Athletic Association in cooperation with the Rehabilitation-Education Center in 1976, the Champaign-Urbana Optimist Club again sponsored the Annual Wheelchair Varsity All Sports Awards Banquet on May 8, 1980. This year's chairman was Optimist, Jack Whitman. Varsity athletic letters (the block "I"), wrist- watches, necklaces and varsity blankets were presented to wheelchair and blind athletes by the Athletic Association.

In recapitulation, the following is a list of students, the Gunnar Arlind first wheelchair athlete to receive the Block "I". Coach Frank Brasile looks year and the event for which they received their varsity on as Eugene Vance, Director of Special Programs, Ul Foundation makes the presentation. awards:

STUDENT/ATHLETE and BASKETBALL TRACK & SWIMMING ARCHERY CHEERLEADING HOMETOWN FIELD

Gunnar Arlind, Stockholm, Sweden 1977-78 1978

Jenifer Axtell, Evanston, IL

Barbara Baum, Pittsburgh, PA

Donald Behle, Elkhart, IL

Peter Brass, Saarlouis, West Germany

Chi-Wen Chang, Republic of China

Linda Cody, Chicago, IL

David Collins, Kingston, IL

Deborah Dillon, South Windsor, CT

EHen Drewes, Olney, IL

Lori Dubowski, Oak Park, IL

Cheryl Eklund, Barrington, R.I. Sharon Rahn being congratulated by Karol Athletic Director Cecil Coleman presents Proud moment for Rick Webster as Vice Kahrs, Asst. Director Athletics — Women's Terry Hurst with jacket and Block "I". Chancellor Wendel congratulates him. Athletics. STUDENT/ ATHLETE and BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING HOMETOWN Michael Makeever, Ottawa, IL 1979-80

Ronald Malik, West Newton, PA

Laura Marshall, Barrington, IL

Lynne Mullen, Avenel, N.J.

Elizabeth Pyle, Libertyville, IL

Sharon Rahn, Hatboro, PA

Debborah Russell, Villisca, IA Donald Schmidt, Alden, MN

Jill Smith, Valmeyer, IL

Sharon Spellman, Milwaukee, Wl

Ellen Stables, Peoria, IL

Robert Trotter, Chicago, IL

Brian Weber, Aurora, IL

Richard Webster, Kalamazoo, Ml

HuaMei Wei, Villa Park, IL

David Wishart, Paris, IL

Jeffrey Zimmerman, Oakland, IL The 24th National Wheelchair Games

The Gizz Kids helped shatter records in many events at the National Wheelchair Games which were held on the

University of Illinois campus from May 28 to June 1, 1980. Approximately 419 athletes, representing 35 states, competed in the Games.

The very impressive opening ceremonies of the 24th National Games, held at the Ul Memorial Stadium, featured the national champion Monticello High School Marching Sages Band, the parade (by state) of wheelchair athletes, and three special exhibition events. A most en- thusiastic crowd was treated to the inaugural of the Russel 0. Derby 1500 meter race for men, the Ben Lipton 1500 meter race for women and Sports 'N Spokes mens and womens 110 meter hurdles races. Ron Malik and Sharon Rahn easily won the hurdles races and Sharon set a new national record of 5:21.2 in the exhibition Ben Lipton 1500 meter race.

The Gizz Kids collectively won 18 medals in track, swimming, archery and slalom. Sharon Rahn captured 5 Gold medals, 4 of them in track and one in the slalom. During the 800 meter race, competitors raced in a severe lightning rainstorm driven by 35 miles-an-hour winds. Despite this, Sharon managed to take nearly 5 seconds off her own record set in 1979 with a time of 3:05.1. In the 1500 meter race she managed to take more than 40 secon-

ds off the best time at the 1979 Nationals. It was also 20 seconds better than her own best time of the season.

Barbi Baum continued the record breaking streak, winning 6 medals — 3 Golds in swimming, 2 Silver in the 200 and 400 meter races and a Bronze in the 660 meter race. Barbi broke the National Class IB Women's record of Arkansas' Marilyn Cox set in 1978 by four full seconds. She clocked in at 49.12!

Ron Malik grabbed 3 Bronze medals in the 100 meter dash and the 200, and 400 meter races and Dave Wishart won 2 Bronze medals in swimming. In archery Glenn Rosenberg and Rick Webster earned Silver and Bronze medals, respectively.

Sharon Rahn, Barbi Baum, Betsy Pyle and Brad Hedrick have been picked for the U.S. Team that will travel to Holland for the Olympiad for the Disabled on June

21 . Ron Malik was selected as an alternate.

The National Wheelchair Games also brought back former Gizz Kids who did their share in capturing medals. Debbie Dillon, who now lives in San Jose, CA won Golds in the women's 400 and 800 meter races, Silver medals in the pentathlon and 200 meter dashes and a Bronze in the 100 meter dash. Rod Vlieger of Des Moines, IA won a Gold in the slalom, a Silver in table tennis and 3 Bronze medals in the 100 and 200 meter dashes and 400 meter race. Don Vandello of Delavan, Wl won a Silver in the 200 meter dash and Gary Smukal of Redwood City, CA won a Silver

in the 1500 meter race and a Bronze in the 800 meter race.

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Ellen Drewes, A.B. in Sociology, Cerebral Palsy

John Duffy, M.S. in Library Science, Cerebral Palsy Frank Gherardini, M.S. in Biology, Traumatic Quadriplegia Terry Hurst, B.S. in Accounting, Polio Donald Krueger, B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, Amputee Richard Loomis, M.S. in Education, Arthrogryposis Kathy Oosterbaan, B.S. in Restaurant Management, Cerebral Palsy Parviz Parhami, Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Polio Stephen Parker, A.B. in Spanish, Visual Impairment

Hillary Raider, B.S. in Accounting, Cerebral Palsy William Reif, J.D. in Law, Visual Impairment

Robert Rice, Ph.D. in History, Visual Impairment Pamela Rotman, J.D. in Law, Visual Impairment Kelly Smeeth, B.S. in Math, Traumatic Quadriplegia James Williams, M.S.W. in Social Work, Visual Impairment Susan Killinger, B.S. in Physiology, Hearing Impairment August, 1979

Craig Alston, J.D. in Law, Visual Impairment

Gayle Hafner, J.D. in Law, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Vinek Kaistha, B.S. in Math/Computer Science, Visual Impairment Larry Levin, B.S. in Math/Computer Science, Cerebral Palsy Douglas Shull, B.S. in Finance, Traumatic Quadriplegia Lloyd Weber, B.S. in Psychology, Traumatic Quadriplegia Michael Welch, A.B. in French, Hemophilia

October, 1979

Uzi Merin, Ph.D. in Food Science, Incomplete Quadriplegia Jenny Mosher, B.S. in Chemistry (High Distinction), Orthopedic

January, 1980

George Boyle, A.B. in History, Visual Impairment Joyce Dawidczyk, M.S.W. in Social Work, Cerebral Palsy Stephen Grohs, B.S.W. in Social Work, Traumatic Paraplegia Larry Hagen, M.S.W. in Social Work, Visual Impairment George Panourgias, B.S. in Architecture, Quadriplegia Elizabeth Pyle, A.B. in History, Traumatic Paraplegia

Richard Squire, A.B. in Political Science, Cerebral Palsy

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Deborah Dillon Robert Crandall Kathy Oosterbaan FINAL GRADE POINT AVERAGES

- HONOR ROLL Semester I School Year 1979-80 * Based only on completed courses one or more Ex or removed FINAL GRADE POINT AVERAGES Df grades not

Semester I - School Year 1978-79

"Based only on completed courses - one or more Ex or Df 5.000 grades not removed Boyle, George Grohs, Stephen 5.000 *Hedrick, Bradley "Axtell, Jenifer "McMillen, Scott Kim, Kyung *Bauer, Barbara Parhami, Parviz Olson, Bill *Brillhart, Jonathan Siekert, Mary Roszkowski, Dan Collins, David Smith, Phyllis *Simmers, Michael Dyer, Gerald *Weiss, Elizabeth Weiss, Elizabeth *Hedrick, Bradley "Zumbo, Stephen

4.000 to 4.999 4.000-4.999 Anderson, Gary Loomis, Richard Augustine, Anthony Sorn, Keith Arlind, Gunnar MacGregor, Melinda Beal, Andrew Squire, Richard Augustine, Anthony Martin, James Blatt, Bernice "Stark, Nancy Baum, Barbara McCay, Jean Cheng, Raymond Ward, James Beal, Andrew Morecraft, Donald "Christiansen, Jeffrey Wishart, David "Beckman, James *Mosher, Jeanette Cotter, Barbara Boerschinger, Michael Mullen, Lynne Crandall, Robert Boyle, George *Olson, William Griffin, Joan Carey, Brian Parker, Stephen Herbster, Carole Cheng, Raymond Pilkington, Richard Krueger, Donald 'Christiansen, Jeffrey Poletto, Karen "Larson, Alan Cotter, Barbara *Rahn, Sharon Leak, James *Crandall, Robert Ritter, Sheila Lernor, Matthew Crosley, Mark Roszkowski, Dan Makeever, Michael Dawidczyk, Joyce Seidel, Roger Malik, Ronald Gherardini, Frank Shull, Douglas Marshall, Laura Griffin, Joan "Simmers, Michael McCay, Jean Grohs, Stephen Smeeth, Kelly Mosher, Jenny Hayes, Martin *Stark, Nancy Pyle, Elizabeth Herbster, Carole Ward, James Rahn, Sharon Kaistha, Vinek Welch, Michael Seidel, Roger Krueger, Donald Williams, James Siekert, Mary Larson, Alan Wishart, David *Silkey, Thomas Jill Smith receiving her Varsity letter Zumbo, Stephen Smeeth, Kelly Lerner, Matthew from Karol Kahrs, Asst. Director

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Besides doing the editor of SIGMA SIGNS a favor, I believe the author of this article benefited because as a senior, the necessity of finding a job is on my mind. Any hesitation that was felt after being asked to write about alums working on campus was overcome after my first interview with Louise Jones, head of the Fee Assessment Section for the Office of Admissions and Records in the Administration Building. She supervises this department, which is in charge of making sure everyone who registers tuition and fees, she is also at U of I is charged the correct in charge of late registration and all special registrations.

Louise graduated in the early 60's ('61 ) with a Bachel- a ors in Education. I asked Ms. Jones if she had thought as microscope student, she would ultimately get a teaching job. Her reply John Touhy and Tim O'B discussing the electron in background. both surprised and comforted me when she answered, "I thought about teaching but never very seriously. I took advantage of opportunities as they opened up." My next interview was with John Tuohy who is Facili- Her first job was very close to the center of activity ties Manager in the Schools of Basic Medical Sciences and she had known when she was a student. She held a part- Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine. time position with "Casey" Clarke in Recreation and He acts as liaison between faculty and staff; and related of- Athletics at the Rehab-Education Center. fices on campus such as Environmental Health and Safety, Ms. Jones was married to Tom Jones while she was Purchasing, Administration and Operations and Mainten- still a student and they stayed in Champaign where they ance. both took advantage of opportunities within the local Uni- Mr. Tuohy first heard about the accessibility at the U. versity communities. of I. and the program for the severely permanently disabled Ms. Jones has run across no problems with people ac- when he was in the New York State Rehabilitation Hospit- cepting her and her ability to perform her job. She is para- al, West Haverstraw, N.Y. He broke his neck in a diving ac- plegic resulting from polio. cident with resulting spinal cord damage and quadriplegia ~ J at the C-5, 6 level in 1963. In 1969 he transferred from Brooklyn College and continued in the undergraduate program of Social Welfare. Upon reflection, he said much of his course work relating to psychology and sociology may have helped in developing communication skills. These were beneficial in a sales field that he pursued prior to his present position with the University. Although his interaction with students

is minimal, the atmosphere of a campus community is generally a stimulating and an enjoyable setting to work in,

he opinioned. He is married to Lynn Tuohy, who manages the Technical Processing Center at the Champaign Public Library and Information Center. They have 2 children, Kurt and Erin.

My final interview was with Marion Walton. As he put high school it, "It took him twenty-three years to get from through college." He wasn't in school all that time. Mr. Walton had three semesters of college in 1944 while he was in military service near Oberlin College in Ohio. Profes- sor Nugent was a primary factor in convincing Marion, when he was thirty-eight years old, to come back to school. He resumed study in the College of Commerce and completed his degree in 1963. He had had a sales job as a Louise Jones conferring with Shelley Heft. traveling salesman. He decided he didn't want sales all his 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Rehabilitation - Education Center Tim's "dream come true," the 30th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation-Education Center was celebrated Sep- tembers, 1978. Alums came from the West (California, Perry Persons '57), the East (Connecticut, Seymour Zlot- nick '66), the North (Michigan, John & Rita Ezop '61), and the South (Chuck, Kathy, & Peter Chapman '55, Glenn Hebert 78), to join in the festivities. Friday evening's reunion began with a cocktail party sponsored by Everest & Jennings at Ramada Inn, Con- ference Headquarters. Saturday morning found individuals

either sleeping in, touring former campus haunts, or join- ing the throng at the Armory for wheelchair football. Then everyone rushed with the gathering football crowd to the

Marion Walton busy at his desk. Assembly Hall lawn for a Tailgate Lunch. The Fighting lllini went down to defeat at the hands of Stanford 35-10. life which was probably a major factor in his decision to re- Joe Konitzki was MC at the 30th Anniversary Banquet. turn to academic life. Invocation was given by Glen Bellows '59. DSO members, Mr. Walton lost both his hands in a corn picker when Lucy Hagan, sophomore from Ft. Wayne, IN & Jill Smith, he was twenty-four in 1946. In 1959 he took tests at the senior, Valmeyer, IL entertained those gathered with musi- testing center in Charleston, IL to determine interests; his cal numbers. Ron Malik, DSO president from West were either social work or math and the math interest won Newton, PA, & Dean Kenneth C. Clarke (Casey) briefly out. He feels he was aided in determining area of study be- addressed the assembly. Tim's closing remarks called for a cause of this testing. Normally there is a period of de- moments silence for those individuals over the 30 years pression after an accident of the type in which Marion was who were no longer with us. Jack Whitman '55, Chair- involved, however, he skipped his depression. person for the 30th Reunion designated the co-coordina- '59 '61, In his job, Mr. Walton is in direct supervision of about tors of the 35th Reunion as Tom & '71, & Louise IL Harry '61 & a dozen employees. He is employed at the Univ. of IL. Jones, 1205 Theodore Dr., Champaign, & Physical Plant and supervises the Accounting section. '64, & Marty Stewart, 146 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL.

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43 Dear Alumni:

I really enjoyed reading your responses. Many of you answered the ques-

tions on attitudinal, architectual, and traveling barriers. I got a variety of an-

swers from - nothing is being done - to most of the barriers are eliminated and

accessibility is very good. The following are some of the responses that I would like to share with you, leading off with a letter from Carl Launius, Jr.

Thank you for your cooperation in making SIGMA SIGNS what it is! Sincerely,

Debborah Russell Alumni Editor '78-'79

1100 Columbia St. Corning, AR 72422 April 26, 1979

Dear Ms. Russell

The information sheet returned herein is of little consequence; that information has changed lit- — tle over the past few years, and I don't anticipate any drastic alterations in the imminent future

though I suppose it's a bit presumptuous to suggest the latter.

I was interested — very pleased, actually — to note you've devoted a great deal of space to the business of discussing various barriers encountered by disabled citizens. You have a nigh -limitless

forum for exchanging views, recommendations, warnings and such with regard to what I guess you

could call activism among disabled consumers. . . it's been my perception that there is a growing ac-

tivism in the area' of disabled rights; it's heartening that you are using the immense resources of the U.I. Rehab-Ed Center to seek to further those rights.

As you're doubtless aware, of particular import at present is the matter of appropriations for pertinent areas of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Amended Rehab Act signed into law in November of last year. Insuring that the Congress, beginning with the Appropriations Committees of both the House and Senate, does in fact provide monies necessary to implement and perpetuate the standards set by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehab Act and the programs outlined under the "Com-

prehensive Services" sections in Title VII of last year's Rehab Act will depend upon the participation of disabled consumers.

Although such milestones as Section 504 and Title VII are law, they will be of little benefit to us

unless Congress provides sufficient funding to give substance to both letter and spirit of the law. It

seems to be the nature of the disabled student population at Illinois that, year by year, it comprises a

nationwide constituency; that is certainly true of the alumni. As those most affected by Congress-

ional action concerning funding in this time of budgetary constraint, it is much in our interest to en-

courage our legislators to support the full implementation of laws whose purpose is to give broader

scope to our opportunities and finer quality to our lives. I hope you will encourage your readership to

take an active part in seeing to it that legislation for the disabled is enacted to the fullest. Through positive action we have a great deal to gain; through neglect we have a great deal to lose.

Sincerely,

Carl J. Launius, Jr.

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"Expanded facilities at Lambert Field are ac- — Handicapped was held recently, including em- "City of Dayton (OH) progressive cessible, and more planes use jetways for ployers who have had successful experience in revitalization of downtown includes structure easier boarding. Many buses have wheelchair hiring the handicapped, insurance experts to sidewalk changes to accommodate wheel- lifts." explain coverage in regards to possible injuries chairs (i.e. eliminate curbs and building of "None - Dayton (OH) Airport designed for on the ramps, etc.)" job and how to make 'reasonable' limited ambulatory as well as wheelchairs, so is physical accomoda tions. "The City of Chicago and surrounding areas Wright State University" "G.M. Corporation is an EEO employer and have placed access to businesses and buildings "We now have para transit van service promotes hiring the handicapped. more available. Ramps, special designated which has been a great asset (Rockford, ID. "Rockford N.P.F. has been active in spon- parking areas for handicapped drivers in shop- We have also sponsored nursing seminars and soring awareness activities including a slide ping centers, elevators have increasingly be- have offered nursing scholarships in field of come available. Unfortunately, the general presentation to inform the general public and rehabilitation. city administration of problems confronting the public often ignores special signs and parks in "Many rest areas include wheelchair acces- handicapped parking regularly. disabled. The City of Rockford as a whole has sible restrooms. been very cooperative in making public facilit- "All newly constructed buildings must have "The Metro subway system is accessible ies accessible, curb cuts, proper parking spaces (first hand experience) ramps, many existing buildings build ramps, if and special buses are reserved for handicapped parking, etc. due on asked enough and patronized by many wheel- the streets in April, 1979. " (Alexandria, "Many organizations are applying affirma- VA) chair persons; department stores, etc. put in "Eight new Transbus have been purchased tive action rules to hiring of handicapped. wheelchair bathrooms, wheelchair parking by Metro Transit here (South St. Paul, Metropolitan MN) to widely provided but often used by able-bodied. Transit Commission (South St. be received in 3 years then all new buses will be Paul, is advised Metro Transit Abusers not often convicted though. MNI by Commit- Transbus law. Project Mobility is expanding tee for Disabled and Elderly, who have helped by "All curbs in the main section of Dayton into St. Paul area. is get public buildings; even private institutions, Complete system being have been made accessible along with several worked out to include subsidized taxis. if receiving HEW funds, are making at least restaurants and theaters. Also, several motels some attempt toward becoming accessible. "Santa Clara County (Palo Alto, CA) plans have remodeled a section of rooms in order to have "A great deal — we are fortunate that com- all buses equipped with a lift. Helen that they would be accessible to wheelchair mittees (Jones) is on Ad Hoc Committee for County patrons. have formed in all local communities to change architectural and attitudinal barriers. Transportation for the Handicapped. "Also, through Wheels to Independence, the "City "Through Wheels to Independence (Joyce's buses with lifts coming soon. Have ex- City of Albany has promised more curb cuts perienced organization — she was founder) we have a no problems at Houston (TX) In- and wheelchair housing. Many new restaurants " tercontinental Airport. newsletter, TV spots (and this year a '/i hour are providing ramps, parking, etc. "Recommend A VIS when renting a car with "Gainesville IFLI is very active in this area — program), news articles and we plan a display hand controls. They have been very coopera- 70% of sidewalks have curb cuts with more to with posters for Awareness Week. tive. But be sure to check the controls before come, lots of special handicapped parking, "Handicapped Awareness Week at local using them. many barrier free buildings, really very easy high schools and community college, exhibi- "Gainesville (FD has 1 minibus now — town to get around in. tion wheelchair basketball games against local hopefully another one shortly that services the "Much improvement — many shopping cen- service clubs, speaker bureaus" handicapped in this area. ters and businesses now have ramps and "In my son's grade school (Oak Lawn, ID "Airlines still remain the only 'reluctant' ac- handicapped parking. there is a pilot program which imports people cessible form of public transportation in our "A greater visibility of accessible bathrooms, with various disabilities to demonstrate what area (Hinsdale, ID. They need enlightenment in lower phones, parking spaces" can be done by disabled people (lower grades loading and unloading wheelchairs and coor- "Both city (Tuscaloosa) and University of get high visibility — disabilities such as blind, dinating procedures in loading and unloading Alabama are continuing to increase acces- deaf and wheelchair; higher grades get dis- disabled passengers. sibility — curb cutouts, ramps, elevators, etc. abilities such as epilepsy). I think this is a very "The Washington metro area has one of the "Only what is mandated by law, so far as I good program and the kids have learned and few accessible subway systems in the world. know" remembered more from these sessions than Also, the bus system has purchased one hun- "As a of any other in member the Access Minnesota school. My son can even remem- dred thirty lift equipped buses for regular route Task Force, I am working to ensure compliance ber a little sign language from just one demon- use. with the accessibility standard set forth in stration by a teacher of the deaf. "Accessible van is on order as a result of lob- Chapter 55 of the State Building Code. "I have been speaking to groups about bying by handicapped individuals. "As chairman of the HEW Handicapped Em- leader dogs for the blind — and been working "Over 300 buses (almost half of the city's ployee Advisory Committee's sub-committee to get rid of the publics' misconception about system) equipped with lifts have been ordered on architectural barriers, I'm 'laying seige' visual impairment and blindness. Many people and will be operational within the year upon the U.S. General Services Administration have never known what leader dogs are, or (Houston, TX). At the moment, city owned to observe and enforce the Architectural that they're allowed in public places until I minibuses equipped with lifts serve the dis- Barriers Act of 1968, as amended. brought 'Casey' to my area. Now, we are ac- abled population in selected areas. This was all "Manyl" cepted and even well respected. accomplished primarily through the efforts of

"The Milwaukee County Transport pur- "Conventions, shows, demonstrations, etc. the Coalition for Barrier Free Living. chased buses with lifts that don't work. Never have been held in Houston by the disabled. CB- "I was just allowed to travel without an at- didI As an effort to meet some people's needs, FL has ongoing (active) committees on PR and tendant on Greyhound the first of March — the Transit Co. offers a user subsidy program. the Media. I've been asked to get some social this was something new to me. Plane ex-

$ 1 a ride for people with canes, crutches, or awareness problems started, something I periences I've had have been good except I

wheelchairs — great while it lasts." worked with at the U of I. don't like toffyI" JACK WHITMAN, '55, B.S., Journalism, Ac- count Executive for Radio Station WDWS,

Champaign, IL. His wife Jan is Supervisor of

Farm Records, U of I. He is active in Optimist BRIEFS Club, Babe Ruth Baseball and Wheelchair ALUMNI Sports both as Coach (Archery) and competitor (track and field). HAROLD and ARDYTH BROESKE RIECH- RONALD R. YOUNG is the Plant Accountant ERS live in Garden Grove, CA with their family for Myers Industries, Inc. Lincoln, IL. He enjoys and most recent addition, grandchild Adrianne. The Early 50's and Before fishing, golf and is manager of the Credit Ardyth is full time housewife and Hal is Con- Union. troller, Hughes Aircraft. ROBERT E. ANDERSON. '52, B.S. Industrial DANIEL D. SCHUB, '49, B.S., Journalism Arts, '59, M.S. Industrial Education, Resource presently employed with Triangle Home Pro- The Late 50's Teacher, and C.W.T., Elk Grove, IL. ducts where he is advertising coordinator. He WAYNE H. BROEREN reports he received a and his wife, Ruth, serve on the Chicago North CYNTHIA J. ALLEN, '59, B.S., Psychology TJN Honorary degree, Vice-President, Thomp- River Commission Committee to save MTS '61 Sociology; Vocational Rehab. Counseling, son Lumber Co., Champaign, IL where he and that created Peher Peterson Park in Chicago. presently working as Counselor/Coordinator, wife Cecile live with their family of 4 children. One of their daughters, Linda Gail, a December Victor Valley College, Victorville, CA. She is VITO A. CALECA, '54, B.S., Management; '78 graduate of U of I in Civil Engineering was a continuing studies for Ph.D., M.F.C. license Deputy Regional Commissioner, State Pro- Bronze Tablet recipient (highest honors). and Rehabilitation Counselor certificate. grams Dept. of HEW, Chicago, IL. SPRINGE, '54, B.A., '57, FRED M.S., Math; GLEN '59, B.S. M.E., and SYLVIA DEAN '55, Program Manager, Rockwell International, Villa CHUCK CHAPMAN, B.S. Journalism; BELLOWS '60, B.A., Psychology. Glen is vice- Park, Director, Editorial Office, LSU School of CA. He and wife Arlene have been mar- president of Buchanan, Bellows and Assoc, ried 25 years. Medicine, New Orleans, LA. He is basketball Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Normal, IL and

coach for 7 and 8 year old boys; Cub Scout GEORGE W. STEINMANN was one of the Sylvia is working toward a second bachelors

Master; working on 2 books, and helping with a charter members (circa. 19481 of the rehabilita- degree at Illinois State University in Music. 3rd. tion program when it began on the Galesburg, MARY BRAMER, '60, B.S., English and MELVIN GREENE, '54, B.S. Accounting; IL campus. He is a self employed public ac- Social Studies, '67, M.Ed., Education, present-

Executive Vice President of Lockheed Aircraft, countant and lives with his wife Laure in Tuc- ly employed as an English teacher, Kimball

Alta Loma, CA. son, AZ. He said, "I feel it's my attitude that Junior High School, Elgin, IL. She is a free lan- DORIS SUTTON GROTH lives with her counts most," when asked to comment about ce writer, author of paperback The Despera- family in Kankakee, IL and works as home- attitudinal barriers and the disabled population tion Day Book, and member of various chur- maker, part-time Income Tax Preparer. Her in his community. ch committees. husband Melvin is Supervisor, Armour Phar- JOHN H. STORER was also one of the origin- CHARLES DAHNCKE. '59, B.S., Finance, maceutical Co. al group that was in Galesburg and then came currently employed as operational analyst,

WILLIAM D. HOLLOWAY, '51, B.S. Psy- to the Urbana-Champaign campus in 1950. He Social Security Admin, Danville, IL. Chuck chology, Management Consultant, Human Re- retired from the Chicago Park District, Sept. coaches the Black Knights, C-U wheelchair source Development, Peoria, IL, where he lives '76. He and his wife Joan moved into a new basketball team and his wife Adrienne and their

with wife Joan. ranch home in South Holland, IL. children are often in the stands cheering the BRICE HUDDLESTON, '56, B.S. Social JOHN ("JACK") W. TORRANCE. JR. '56, team to victory. Studies, Counselor, Springfield, IL. DVR B.A., Journalism; Retired from position as BARBARA CASH FROCK, '60, B.S., Music '54, JANET CLAIRE MARSHALL KRAUSE, Pharmaceutical Copywriter with Frank J. Cor- Education, currently a private music teacher B.A., Psychology, lives in Salem, OR with hus- bett. Inc., still doing freelance work at home, (flute) and housewife. Her husband George is band Edward offspring. The family and one according to wife Lillian. assoc. prof, of Music, Univ. of Texas; both her took a 5 trip to Europe last June staying week DONALD C. WAHLE, '58, B.S., Accounting; sons are in bands so most of their activities at first class hotels which were accessible. She Budget Analyst, U.S. Army, Tank Automotive center around band and band parents' events. is organizing another for tour of Europe the Command, Warren, Ml. JOSEPH L. GANNS, '56, B.S., '60 M.Ed.,

summer of 1980, accessible to the disabled and Counseling; Vocational Counselor, III. State

elderly but open to others. Anyone desiring Job Service, Champaign, IL. His wife Joan, more information on this can write: Mrs. Janet also a U of I alum, is a secondary school teach-

Marshall Krause, 1420 16th St. N.E. Salem, OR er and they are involved in church activities. 97303. MARJORIE NELSON GLOSSOP. '58, B.S. KENNETH and NORMA McCLURE MAT- Music Ed., Marge was featured in SIGMA THIAS live in Crown Point, IN. with their three SIGNS 1978 and reports that she has no new children. Ken works for Seaburg-Welsh Auto information. Supply Co. and Norma is a secretary for Lam- JOHN W. GORRELL is an Emergency Service bert Construction. They play dartball and their Representative for the Illinois Power Co. He hobby is C.B. Radio. lives in Granite City, IL with his wife Phyllis ALFRED G. OELSCHLEGEL, '53, B.S. Ac- who is an R.N. at St. Elizabeth's Medical Cen- countancy, retired and moved to No. Ft. ter and their 3 children. Myers, FL with wife Harriott. ROBERT HUTCHINS, '60, B.S., Journalism; MARCUS W. ORR, '58, M.A., Ph.D., History; Newseditor, The Pilot-News, Plymouth, IN. He Professor, Memphis State University, Mem- lives in Plymouth with wife Jackie. phis, TN. He and wife are participating in radio and TV Programs and aiding in publica- PATRICIA WIGGINS JACOBSON. Ac- tion of ACCESS '80 for Memphis. counting clerk, Apex Automotive Whse; she JOHN C. PRINCE, '51, B.S., Accountancy; has recently remarried and has been traveling Senior staff accountant, Rust-Oleum Corp., Jack Whitman racing for the finish line at with a cruise to Carribean and driving vacation Evanston, IL. the 22nd National Wheelchair Games. to California. Architecture, San THOMAS JONES, '59, B.S., 71, M.S., MARY LOU MEINERT VAN BARRINGER, RON GOTHBERG, B.S., Comm.; and LOUISE FORTMAN JONES, B.S. (Rockford College), Elementary School Antonio, TX. '61, B.A., Educ; recently purchased a Baskin- Teacher, Rockford Board of Education. She is DONALD H. HEITLER, '60, B.A., '61, B.S., (formerly Robbins Ice Cream store in Champaign. Both active in Spinal Injury Foundation Music, '62, M.S., Guidance Et Counseling; self-

still the University of Illinois staff. Tom educational associations. are on NPF) and many employed • /eelance musician, Urbana, IL. was recently promoted to Coordinator of Radio MARSHALL WALL, '59, B.S., '60. M.S., JANECE BURKE HOLMES, b2, B.S., Jour- and Television Services for the UIUC office of Advisory Programmer, Computer Sci- Math; nalism and Communication, South St. Paul, Public Affairs. ence, IBM, Lexington, KY, where he lives with MN; Chr., Library Board; Member of Bd. of '57, Philosophy and his wife LeVon and 2 children. THOMAS F. LINDE, MA. Directors St. Paul Rehab. Center; Member of French, '61, Ph.D. Psychology, currently Clinic- Metro Transit Comm. for the Disabled which Administration al Psychologist, Veterans helped start "Project Mobility" with accessible an oc- The Early 60's Hospital; Knoxville, IA. His wife Ann, mini-bus. cupational therapist, his sons and Tom try to BETTE JANE HANLY HURST, '62, B.A., and LLOYD ACKLAND, '61, B.S., General Agri change attitudinal barriers by example Creative Writing, '70, M.S., Advertising. Re- culture, self employed, grain and livestock being highly visible. novating and redecorating a new home in farming, Compton, IL. KATEY NIEMEYER. '60, B.S. Home Orlando, FL and serves on the phone commit MARGARET WALLINGFORD ALLISON, Economics, Dietetics, Ass't Mgr., Food Ser- tee of local NPF Chapter. '61, M.S., Library Science. Margaret is active in vice, Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Meyers, FL. '61, B.S., Speech Music and civic clubs, AAUW and in her HELEN BYARD JONES, She is awaiting delivery of a customized 34 ft. '63, earned from Hunter Col- church in Cherryvale, KS. Correction, M.A. Trawler featuring an electric lift to the forward lege; Director, Physically Limited Program, De cabin and a mechaniclaly operated helmsman's Steve live in Palo ALLAN ANTONINI. '61, B.S., Accounting; Anza College, CA. Helen and seat. Plans have been made for feature articles Controller, Travenol Export Corp. (subsidiary of Alto which is a barrier-free city. in the national boating magazines. (Ed note: we '61, B.S., Baxter/Travenol Labs Inc.) He and his wife STEPHEN "TERRY" JONES, have taken the liberty to include K.N.'s ad- '67, doctorate from Astra and 2 children live in Arlington Heights, Psychology, earned dress; 5326 Cocoa Ct., Cape Coral, FL 33904. Psychology; Clinical IL. Columbia Univ. in Clinical '62, Palo HARRIET ROVICK NISSENBAUM. JAMES AOKI, '63, B. Arch., Architectural Psychologist Palo Alto V.A. Hospital, B.A. English and Spanish and currently an Engineering, currently an architect, U.S. Alto, CA. He also has a private practice. English Teacher and high school substitute Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. BARBARA GILBY KAUFMAN. '65, B.A., teacher in Spanish. Her husband David is a RICHARD "HANK" ATKINSON, '61, B.S., Speech Correction; '67, M.S. from SIU in real estate broker, she has 2 sons, and the Civil Engineering, '62 M.S., Civil Engineering Speech Pathology and Audiology, currently 'and other family is involved in synagogue and earned a Ph.D. at U. of Colorado. He is self Staff Speech Pathologist, Dayton VA Medical family oriented activities in San Diego, CA. employed as a counsulting engineer, active in Center. She has been active in the Ohio Rehab. DEAN '58, B.S. Journalism and LOLA flying, and "getting into white water kayaking Ass'n. '62, Mathe- LANGE NOSKER live in Creve Coeur, MO on western rivers." LYNDA L. KOOPMAN, B.S., Research Mathe- with their 2 children. Dean is coach of the St. THOMAS BICKEL, '61, B.S., Business Ad matics, '67, M.S., Math; Sr. TX. Louis Rolling Rams Wheelchair basketball min., '74, J.D., Law; self employed attorney, matician, Shell Development, Houston, '65, team and Lola describes herself as "groupie" Riverton.WY. JANET E. LITTLE. '61, B.S., Journalism, - Communications; Exec, and scorekeeper. She is employed as a place- EVA BOUDREAU, '62, B.S., Business Ad- M.S., Journalism Medical Equipment Distribu- ment interviewer with the Missouri Division of ministration; Secretary and Bookkeeper, Har- vice-president, is working with various Employment Security, St. Ann, MO. Dean is rington and Associates, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. tors, Inc., Chicago. She committees coordinating with HEW Senior Economist, Doane Agricultural Service, where she lives with her husband Leo, a bank- national for better service delivery to the dis- St. Louis, MO. er, and three children. and VA abled. WILLIAM F. REITER, B.S. (finished at Defian- GEORGE K. CADDY. '61, B.S., Accounting; ce College, OH) Physicist, Owens-Illinois, Staff accountant. National Gallery of Art, Toledo. He and his wife Rosemary have 4 chil- Washington, D.C. He and his wife Judy and

dren and live in Mancloua, OH where William is their son, Eric John, live in Alexandria, VA. a Junior Master bridge player, enjoys building DONALD L. DONEY. '62. B.A.. F.A.A., Archi- models, and forming a Young Republican Club tecture; wife Shirley and four children live in in the community. Urbana; Don now heads up his own firm, DONALD W. SWIFFERTH, '55, B.A. and Donald L. Doney and Associates. B.S., Accounting and Economics, Divisional RONALD DUGAN, '64, B.S., Math Ed., Math Auditor, Inland Division, General Motors Corp. teacher. Downers Grove High School South.

Dayton, OH. Marcia is his wife and they have 2 This past summer on a multipurpose vacation

sons and 1 daughter whom Donald coaches in he was able to get together with ex-dormmates

swimming and soccer. He is also Financial from the big U. Director and Vice-Chairman of Board of Direc- CARL F. FAUST. JR.. '61, B.S., Finance, ear- tors for Sienna Nursing Home, order of the ned an M.B.A. at Harvard Business School, Sisters of Mercy. vice-president, First National Bank of Chicago. RUDY FRANK, '65, B.A., Research Specialist, WAYNE SPADER left U of I after junior year, returned to Chicago and attended DePaul Uni- Community Services Administration, Washing- veristy. He and his wife Diane and 2 children ton, D.C. '62, M.A., Psychology, live in Calumet Park, IL and Wayne is Assistant JACK GENSKOW. Accounts Payable Supervisor, Martin-Brower '68, Ph.D., Ed. Psych; Assoc. Professor, Co. Sangamon State University, Springfield, IL. GOTHBERG. 78, CAROLE HALL SURGI, a substitute teacher CHERYL VANSICKLE a mental health profes- in Webb City, MO, where she lives with M.A., Psychology,

Party for i husband Charles and 4 children. Her husband sional seeking employment after their move to Santa at the DSO Christmas the south" Ron). abled children. manufactures pony carts. "sunny (see SYLVIA DOHERTY MEEK, '64, B.S., Speech Lin, Korean orphan adopted November 1976, Correction, '65, M.S., from SIU in Speech at age 4 months. She and Bill and Christy live in Pathology; Speech pathologist, Univ. of Cin- Louisville, KY see below. cinnati Medical Center. She and husband WILLIAM BOSTON. '67, B.S., Marketing; Henry have adopted a 6 year old daughter, Director of Risk Mgmt., Dairymen, Inc., Louis- Becky. ville, KY WILLIAM S. NEWTON is part-time manager MARY ELIZABETH BRAINARD, '67, B.S., of Ocean Health Foods, Point Pleasant, NJ. He Education, '69, M.A., English; she publishes is chairman of Ocean County Barrier Free Com- satirical political poetry and writes letters for mittee (Easter Seal Project). Amnesty International. JUDITH PACHCIARZ. '64, B.S., Micro and DANIEL C. BRYANT, JR., '69, A.B., History, Zoology, '65, M.S., Micro, '69, Ph.D. at St. '73, J.D., Law; Winnetka, Illinois is Legal Coun- Louis University; Assist. Prof., U. of Kentucky, sel for the Kemper Insurance and Financial Dept. of Vet. Science; was selected "Ken- Companies. He specializes in regulatory mat- tucky's Outstanding Young Woman" for 1978; .ers as they relate to the life and health insur- the same year she completed the New York ance companies in the Kemper Group. Dan is a City Marathon in 4 hrs., 16 min. Totally nerve member of the American, Illinois, and Chicago deaf since age 2, she has (after 17 years of try- Bar Associations, and is a member of the Illi- ing) been accepted into Medical School in Ken- nois State Bar Association Sections on Insur- tucky. ance Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, GLEN PEREZ, earned B.S. in Computer Sci- and Corporation and Security Laws. Dan is ence at Northeastern Illinois University; also a member of the Special Committee on Staff/Associate Analyst, lllnois Bell Telephone, the Physically Handicapped Lawyer, which Chicago. was recently formed by the Illinois State Bar JOHN C. ROBISON, JR.. '65. B.A., Political Association. Daughters of Linda Whitney, Kim and Science, '68, J.D.; Self-employed attorney at MARY JANE CERA, M.Ed., Julie, with former baby sitter. earned from law, Fairfield, IL. He is married to Mary Leslie, a Univ. of Arizona; Language arts teacher, Kino LINDA AYERS WHITNEY. '64, B.A., dietitian, and has 3 children. Political Learning Center, Tucson. She likes teaching Science; reports that she has been happily GEORGE ROST. '61, B.S., Mathematics; and has co-authored a student reading text- married 15 years to Ray and they have 2 Supervisor, Electronic Data Processing, Water- book. daughters Kim, 11 and Jule, 9, pictured with a ford, N.Y. where he lives with his wife Joyce ELLA COX CHAFFEE. '67, B.A., Spanish; former babysitter. Ray, an attorney, specializes and one child. Benefit Authorizer, Social Security Admin., in Workmen's Compensation Law, represent- PAUL SONES, '62, B.S., Aero. Oak Lawn, IL. Her husband Ian is Engineering; ing injured-on-the-iob employees. known to he earned an M.S., '63, from alums as the owner of Midwest MIT in Aero. JONATHAN WILKIN, '66, B.A., Math., '68, Wheelchair Engr. and Astronautics; Service. Ella planned to push in Senior engineer, Ray- M.S., Math., Ass't Professor of Mathematics, the Boston theon Co., Bedford, Marathon April 16, 1979 in MA. He collects antique Northern Virginia Community College. Jon has and while training guns and other had a great deal of attention her asked alums to contact him if emptied out the "train room" and changed by community they and press. know of any for sale. his hobby from model railroading to photo- GEORGE VEENSTRA. '66, B.S., Math and graphy. PHYLLIS L. CLINE, '66, A.B., '68, MSW; Physical Science, '69, M.Ed., Education; math SHARON HOVEY WILKIN. '63, B.A., Psy- Social worker, Danville V.A. Medical Center, teacher at Lamphier High School, Springfield, chology, '65, M.A., Vocational Rehab Counsel- serving as secretary for local National Or- IL. He is player/coach for the Springfield ing; Employment Opportunity Specialist, ganization for Women. Spoke Jockeys and Treasurer of NWBA (Na- Washington, D.C. VICKIE COVINGTON. '71, M.F.A. Music; tional Wheelchair Basketball Association). CAROL GIESSE WOOLEDGE, '66, B.F.A., Ass't Professor, Piano, Bladwin-Wallace RUTH C. WEBB. '63, Ph.D., Rehab Counsel- Graphic Design, reports that the city of Mon- College, Berea, OH. ing; Psychologist, Glenwood State Hospital tgomery (suburb of Cincinnati, OH) has been ROSCOE R. DANIELL, '66, M.Ed., Counsel- School, Glenwood, IA. She was awarded an ramping all curbs, and all restaurants are ramping, Retired counselor; West Virginia Rehab. honorary degree - Dr. of Humane Letters by ing their establishments. Center, Institute, WV. His hobby is promoting Drew University, Madison, NJ., May 1978; MARY WUENSCH, '65, Medical Records; reading habits in grandchildren, using books delegate to United Church of Christ 1979 Mgr.-TV Sales Research, WBBM-TV (CBS), and magazines. Synod; published an article on Sensorimotor Chicago. Mary has been active in educating, LINDA CAROL DAVISON, '66, B.S., Training in American Journal Mental Deficien- promoting, and urging Federal and city Chemistry; Computer Programmer/System cy, March 1979. political bodies to comply in making mass Analyst, Dow Chemical Co., Bay City, Ml. public transportation facilities accessible to JERUSA GONCALVES DE ARAUJO. is handicapped persons. now Head Librarian at Fundacao Casa De Rui Barbosa; recently moved from Sao Paulo to The Late 60's Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with husband Luis, a teacher. R. PAUL AHRENS, '68, B.S., Electrical JOANNA LAURA CORNETT DUNN, '68, Engineering; Engineer, Wisconsin Electric B.S., Psychology, '70, M.Ed., Rehab. Counsel- Power Co., New Berlin, Wl. Member of Mil- ing. Presently a therapist at Desert Counseling waukee Gustos Wheelchair Basketball team. Clinic, Inyokern, CA; where she recently mar- SHIRLEY ANN BECCUE. '68, B.S., earned at ried Tom. Northern Illinois Univ. She is currently involved RICHARD FELTES, '70, B.S. Agriculture; with a group called DAWN (Disability Aware Master of Business Admin, earned in '72 from ness Now) working for attitudinal, architectur- SIU, Commodity Analyst, Continental Grain al and legislative changes. Co., Chicago. He recently completed a 10 day

PAULA BRATT BOSTON, '67, B.S., Ac soybean inspection tour of Brazil and is active

... V-A : f counting, "retired" teacher to be full-time in public speaking before industry and farm housewife and take care of adopted Christy groups. '69, NANCY BALSTER '73, JEAN HOWE GOULD. 68. B.A., Psychology; MAUREEN YOUNG. B.S., Radio and CAMPOS, M.S.W., Social Work. Her husband is presently Research Ass't., Dept. of Botany and T.V.; sang the role of Mimi in Puccini's "La Fernando a teacher with Chicago Board of Education, they Plant Sciences, Univ. of CA, Riverside, pursu- Boheme" in a showcase production at Temple have one child, and live in Schaumburg, IL. ing a Ph.D. in plant physiology with special in- B'nai Jeshrun sponsored by the Grand Opera blind R. CARGILE, 70, B.S., Accounting, terest in plant tissue culture. of N.Y.; she may well be the first totally BARNEY LOWELL D. GRONINGER, '63, A.B., '66, singer to perform in a full-scale opera. Bravo! '73, M.S., Accounting; Ass't Professor of Ac- '69, Psychology; Assoc. Profes- counting Univ. of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. A.M., Ph.D., CONRAD HENRY ZIERDT III. '68, B.S.. Psy- acts He and wife Mickey and 3 children live in Nor- sor, Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore. He also chology, '70, M.Ed., Rehab. Counseling; Coun- Maryland on archi- thport, AL. as consultant to the state of selor, Lee County Head Start, Auburn, AL. Pre- poker ROBERT L. CUMPSTONE. 70, B.S., Fin- tectural barriers and he is the school sently taking coursework at Auburn Univ. for ance; Principal Transportation Examiner, Dept. champion. Rehab Counselor Certification. Utilities, Hartford, CT and he is a GARY W. HANSON reed his B.B.A. from of Public Univ. of Wisconsin and currently working on M.B.A. while employed as Corporate Analyst, The Early 70's M.Ed. Voc. Technology; teacher, Urbana H.S. Applied Power, Butler, Wl where he lives with Dist. No. 116. He is married to Karen and they his wife Sigrid and 2 children. have 3 children. Robert has been a member of JOHN H. HOLLIMAN, 71, B.S., Physiology, the Human Relations Commission, Urbana and earned M.D. 74 from Univ. of Oklahoma; prac- organized a wheelchair karate class that is ticing physician, Univ. of OK Health Sciences open to all handicapped. Center, Oklahoma City. TIM FLANNIGAN. B.S. in Radio-TV received WILLIAM K. JOHNSON, '67, J.D. Law and at SIU, is presently an independent video tape Finance; Attorney at Law, Healdsburg, CA. He producer in Cottage City, MD. Tim serves as is playing wheelchair basketball for Santa Rosa Chairman, National Capital Area Coalition of J.C. Wheelers; serving on the Board of Super- Citizens with Disabilities. visors (4th yr.l. County of Sonoma; Board of JOHN HUFFMAN, 73, M.S., Labor & Directors, Local Easter Seal Society. dustrial Relations; Personnel Mgmt. Specialist RICHARD W. KOMMERS B.A. Poly. Sci. V.A. Hospital, Salisbury, NC. His wife, Edythe 1969, JD 1973; District claims officer for U.S. is a graduate student. Army Corps of Engineers. Handles non-con- OLAF JOHNSEN, 71, B.S tractual claims concerning the Corps of LAWRENCE Psychology, 72, M.S., Ed. Psych.; Prograrr Engineers in the state and the District of Social Services Columbia. Married the former Cindy Harris in Evaluator, Iowa State Dept. of wife Margaret, i 7/17/76 whom he met through the Bahai Faith. Des Moines, IA where he and EVELYN MULRY MOORE, '69, B.A., clinical dietitian, live. He reports he is jogging earned a cer Sociology; Intake and food stamp casework swimming, weight lifting, and has Red Cross. supervisor for Dept. of Public Aid, Champaign, tificate of advanced lifesaving from

IL. She continues to participate in wheelchair TERRENCE O. JOHNSEN. B.S. Psychology to the 72, M.S., Rehab Counseling; sports, mainly swimming. Named Joe Arcese at DAV Springfield Picnic. Social Worker Wheelchair Hall of Fame at the 22nd National Iowa Dept. of Social Services, Clinton, IA also Fishersville, VA, 1978. Sales Rep. for Visual Tek (electronic magnifica- Wheelchair Games, JOSEPH ARCESE, 71, B.S., Finance; Ac- '68, B.S., Elec. tion equipment for visually impaired). Terrence RAYMOND PARKER, JR.. countant, Illinois Dept. of Revenue, Spring- with Hughes Air- is involved with Iowa Assn. for retarded Engin., is now group head field, IL where he lives with his wife Gail and 2 craft in Fullerton, CA. citizens and local YMCA activities. He is direc- children. He is president of Springfield Wheel- '68, tor of Christian Education, JANET GAMBLE PUCKETT, A.B., chair Athletic Ass'n and treasurer of Swim First Congrega- Car- tional Church. English, 70, M.S.W., Social Worker, Mt. Club of Colony West. mel Medical Center, Columbus, OH. RANDOLPH AXT, 72, A.B., Education, WARREN KING. M.S., Service Coordinator, LYNDA LOU STRATMAN ROBINSON, 70, Social Studies, 76, M.Ed, earned at U. of Rehabilitation Service, Southwest Minnesota B.S., Elementary Education; part-time bank Wisconsin; Audio Visual Coordinator for State Univ., Marshall, MN. He and wife Mary hearings teller, Albany Savings Bank, Pittsburgh, NY, Nemadji & Patzou Elementary Schools, have 2 children. He testified at HEW Independent Living regulations. where she lives with her husband Dale, a weld- Superior, Wl. He is active in professional and worked on '71 Psy- er, U.S. Air Force, and son Scott age 3. education groups, UCP, Easter Seal, his SANDRA PEER KUBBS. B.S. Handi- chology; devoting full time to motherhood, CAROLYN YASHKO SCHWEBEL. '65, B.A., church, and president of Indianhead with her 3 children and husband Alan. They live English, '66, M.Ed., Vocational Rehab. Coun- capped Club. '73, B.S. '77, in Champaign, IL and Sandra is a group leader seling; currently an Intern Psychologist for DONNA STAPEL BODDY, Relations; Coordinator, for LaLeche League International. school psychologist certification. New Jersey, M.A., Industrial EEO Danly Machine Co., Chicago. Donna took CARL JUDSON LAUNIUS. 72, B.A., Her husband John is a computer scientist. Bell year she and English, M.F.A. from University of Arkansas Laboratories. snow ski lessons this past and planning a and presently pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Uni- CHARLES STENBERG. '62, B.S., '63, M.S., Mike are now hooked on it. They are versity of AR. '68, Ph.D., Physics; Physicist, Argonne Na- ski trip next year. CHARLES A. LINSTER, 73, B.S., History; tional Laboratory. Charles and his wife Kay MICHAEL BODDY. 73, B.S., Agriculture Federal Civil Servant, U.S. Dept. of H.E.W., (below) live in Hinsdale, IL. Science; Chemical Sales Representative, Chicago, where he and his wife Doris, a psy- KAY WISHART STENBERG, '67, B.A., BASF Wyandotte Corp., Chicago. They had chologist, are living. He likes public speaking Political Science, earned M.S. last year after 6 their Alaskan Malamute bred and raised 9 and is a member of Riverside Toastmaster mo. appointment at Argonne where she con- pups, kept one and now have 2 big dogs! Club. ducted firsthand organizational research and TOM BROWN. B.A., Music Education, '72, LoTEMPIO. 73, B.S., Communica- continued as an affirmative action consultant. M.A., Therapeutic Recreation; Rec Therapist, SUSAN tions, News Editorial; Director of Public Affairs, TOM WEBER, '69, B.A., Psychology, he ear- McGuire V.A. Medical Center, Richmond, VA Mainstream Inc. (Affirmative Action Group for ned J.D., '72 at Washington Univ., St. Louis; where he and wife Susan, and 2 sons live: Tom the Disabled) Washington, D.C. Her job entails Attorney at law, Olney, IL. where he lives with plays wheelchair basketball and coaches public education work on Section 503 of Re- his wife Jean, social worker, and 2 children. wheelchair track and field. MARILYN K. SCHMALZ, 70, B.S., Psy- chology, 71, B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Puget Sound, 79, M.S., Allied Medicine, Ohio

State Univ. She is inventing a one-handed crocheting technique; wants to try mouth painting. Presently serving as a member on an advisory council making the bus system in

Columbus, OH where she is living, accessible.

Also Marilyn is living in an apartment complex that was specifically designed for quadriplegics

who are in need of some attendant care and in- vites interested people to write her. LOREN OTIS SCHMITT, BA, Business Ad- min., Rehab Teacher, Iowa Commission for the Blind, Waterloo, IA. Loren is an active member of the National Federation of the Blind and secretary of AFSCME local 3009 in Waterloo where he lives with his wife and 2 children. SYLVIO J. SCORZA, 72, Ph.D., Linguistics; Professor, Northwestern College, Orange City, IA, where he lives with his wife Phyllis and 3

children. His hobby is chess and was tourna- - and The O'Loughlin Family Nancy. Dennis ment director at Cedar Rapids Cyclone Chess MILES WILLIAM O'LOUGHLIN, '70, B.A., habitation Act. She is also writing a series of Tournament. LAS; M.A. English Lit, Univ. of Texas; '78 J.D. brochures on Section 503. NANCY WEIDNER SHEETS, 71, BA. and Univ. of Texas Law School; '79 Ph.D. English REBECCA J. MATHENY, '74, B.S., Home A.B., Spanish and Education; she is sec'y. Lit. In 1978 he became a legal counsel for West Economics, Nutrition, 75, M.S., U. of Michi- Organization for the Blind, Waukegan, IL; Texas State Univ., Canyon, Texas. Miles and gan, Public Health; Nutritionist, Rock Island where she lives with her husband Kenneth, a wife Nancy, an alum, have a son Dennis, born Health Dept., Rock Island, IL. Becky works full chemist, and one child. in '70. CHARLES O. SHERIDAN, 71, B.S., Ac time and also pursuing a certificate of ad- RUSSELL PALESE. '74, B.S., Finance; Cost counting, 72, M.A., Accounting Science; Ac- vanced study in education at Augustana Accountant, Electro-Motive Division of G.M. in Island. counting manager, Lincoln Park, Ml, where he College, Rock LaGrange, IL. E. MESSMER, '76, B.A., LAS., lives with his wife Jacqueline, an administrative STANLEY SUSAN M. PIERCE, B.S. from Univ. of Wis- English; currently with Colwell Printing Co.; in assistant. consin in Library Science, '76, M.L.S. also from spare time taping radio programs for syndica- majored in marketing, U. of Wl. Librarian, Wisconsin Regional Library JAMES J, STEPHAN. tion. tax auditor, Internal Revenue Service, St. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. She KATHLEEN JOAN MILLER, 73, B.A., Petersburg, FL. A songwriter, James also plays is trying to find a barrier free home with access at home. Spanish Education; private tutor wheelchair basketball, and won the Class III to shopping and transportation. Susan is ac- Heath, OH where she is a church youth group Silver Medal in table tennis. tively involved with UCP affliate and they set leader. up booths at public events to hope to enlighten JAMES TAYLOR, 72, B.S., Accountancy; HOLLY NICKESON MIRELL, '72, B.S., the public to the needs of the disabled. Accountant, Carson, Pirie, Scott, O'Hare Education, '74, M.S., Ed. Psych, presently a EUGENE E. PLANTE, '74, B.S, Education, International Airport and plays for the Chicago teacher at Washington H.S., Germantown, Wl Vo. Tech; he earned an M.A. in Guidance and Sidewinders wheelchair basketball team. where she and husband Phil reside. He is Ass't Counseling from Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, RODNEY J. VLIEGER, 73, B.S., Ag Director, Recreation Therapist at the Adult Ac- IL and is working on Ph.D.; Instructor Super- Engineering; Senior engineer, Iowa Dept. of tivity Center. visor, Automotive Mechanic Branch, Chanute Environmental Quality, Air and Land Quality, B. NOLAN, '74, M.S., Social RICHARD Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL. He and his wife Division Land Qualitv Branch. Des Moines, IA. Worker, Maricopa County Hospital, Mesa, AZ R. 74, B.S., Architectural Thora Ann and their child live in nearby Loda, JERRY VOIGT, where he lives with his wife Patricia, a physical Studies; Arch. Draftsman, Dehnert- IL. therapist. Richard currently serves as coordina- Lander, where he MIKE POLLACK, '73, B.S. Architectural Richardson-Bensman, WY tor between Maricopa Hosp. and the local DVR a local men's slow pitch Softball team. Studies, '76, M.A. Architecture, and an coaches office expedite patient referrals while still M.Ed., Rehab. to M.B.A.; Project Engineer, Howmet Aluminum WILLIAM J. WELSH, 70, hospitalized. teaches part-time at the local Counseling; Vocational Rehab. Counselor, He Corp., Richardson, TX, where he and wife community college on the emotional aspects of State of Maryland, Maryland Rehab Ctr., Balti- Susan, a translator, live. disability and hospitalization. DWIGHT W. PULSFUS, '71, B.A., English, more. He is requesting a regulation review NAN O'CONNOR. '75, BSW, Social Work, '74, J.D., Law; Attorney at Law, Sauk City, Wl; concerning S.S.I, benefits for severely dis- '78 M.S.W; School Social Worker, Schaum- where he and his wife Joy, an elementary abled individuals. As part of his job he speaks burg School District 54, Schaumberg, IL. schoolteacher live. to personnel people in private industry about ROBERT J. OCVIRK, '74, B.F.A., Art DIANA RICHARDSON, 71, M.S., Therap. attitudinal barriers; also speaks to nurses on a Education. He lives in Bowlinq Green, OH. Recreation; Director, Recreation Therapy, monthly basis on attitude and self image of dis- LAURA OFTEDAHL, /4, b.S., Communica- Jackson Memorial Hosp., Miami, working on abled. Admin.; tions, Radio and TV; Sales Mgr., Frostee Foam Ph.D. at Univ. of Miami; is member of State MICHAEL WINSHIP, 76, B.S., Bus. Co., foam packaging and insulation, Antioch, Advisory Council on Spinal Cord Injuries; very Sales Rep. at Josten's, Inc., in Putnam, Illinois,

IL. Laura recently completed training at LEAD- active in wheelchair sports at national and in- engaged to be married. ER DOGS FOR THE BLIND (LDFB) and she ternational level. MARY "FOOTE" WOLFE. 74, B.S. Math; now has a male black lab "leader" named JAMES B. SCHICK, 72, B.S., Microbiology, teacher 7th and 8th grade math, St. George

"Casey". She has been speaking to groups completed M.D., 76, at Univ. of California, School, Bourbonnais, IL. She serves as News-

about LDFB and been working to get rid of Sacramento, where he is a 3rd year resident in letter Editor of Kankakee Ostomy Ass'n, public misconceptions about visual impairment Pediatrics. His hobby is pottery and he is mar- treasurer of her educational sorority, and sings

and blindness. ried to Marlene who is in public relations. in the church choir.

50 JANIS BROWN GRONER, '76, B.S., Psy ment of Health and Mental Hygiene. He work- The Late 70's chology, '78, MSW, Social Work. Jan and hus- ed in their finance office in charge of general band, Guy, an analyst with the Bureau of the accounts.

budget, live in Springfield, IL. A. BEHLE. 78, B.S., Agriculture; DONALD GLENN HEBERT, baccalaureate from Univ. of PAUL C. BROWN of Horseshoe Bend, Arkan- law student, Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO. New Orleans, '78, M.S., Geology; Geology, sas, died on May 6, 1979. He was on the U of I plays wheelchair basketball for the St. Don Exxon Production Research Company, Hous- campus from 1952 to 1958. He received his Louis Rams. ton, TX. He wrote a book about self-help for B.S. in Political Science History in 1955 and at- LYNN E. BOYLE, '77, B.S., Leisure Studies; the disabled Different Strokes for Different tended Law School part-time while serving as enrolled as graduate student in occupational Folks; secretary of Coalition for Barrier Free Assistant Dean of Men at the U of I. He entered therapy, Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo, the University of Missouri School and Living which is an active organization in Law Competed in Regionals and National Ml. Houston. received his Juris Doctorate in 1960. Besides Wheelchair Games, Fishersville, 1978, and has being an attorney, his career included being a CAROL KOTTENDORF living in Bradley, IL begun shooting her bow again. for working on macrame and playing many card Magistrate and Probate Judge Adair Coun- '77, M.S., Civil ASHISH PAL CHOUDRY, games. ty, Missouri, Legal Council for Horseshoe Bend Engineer, Federal Highway Ad- Development Corporation and City Judge in Engineering; RICHARD A. SHAFER, Computer Pro- ministration, Springfield, IL. Arkansas and owner of a travel agency called grammer, Control Data Corp., Urbana, IL. Rick '77, B.S., Business Ad- Trans-World Travel Agency. He was also quite SHADY S. DABIT. plans to return to campus and complete his pursuing joint degrees in J.D. and MBA, active in civic and church affairs and was a min.; degree this Fall. Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. He passed member of the VFW, Kiwanis, DAV, Optimist PHYLLIS ANN ROLLER SMITH, self em- his novice ham operator's license test and was Club, and served as District Commander of the ployed writer. Coral Gables, FL. She cam- Legion, Board Member of the a Resident Advisor of Walker 9 East for Spring American paigns privately for support groups for the Shrine, and President of the Chamber of Com- 1978. seriously ill and a local HOSPICE, which cares merce. He is survived by his son. DAVID DANIELS transferred to Nassau compassionately for the terminally ill. FRANK DEYO received his BS degree in Ac- Island, where he is president College, Long NY DIANE COLEMAN YESTER. '76, B.S., Psy- counting-Math-Law in 1949 and his LL.B. in Organization and ac- of the Disabled Students chology; pursuing a joint degree program in 1950. He was an attorney in the legal depart- tive in campus politics. Angeles, law and management at UCLA, Los ment of the Rock Island Arsenal for 19 years EHLEBRACHT, '77, where she lives with her husband Michael, THOMAS CONRAD CA before retirement in 1973. He earned the Silver Accountancy; General Accounting a financial analyst. She is a rrtember of Public B.S., Star during Army service in World War II. His America Home Office, Pru- Interest Management Assoc, at and will Supervisor, Mid UCLA, death occurred January 5, 1979, Rock Island, Company of America, do a part-time legal internship with Sec. and dential Insurance IL. He was attorney and legal agent for D.S.O., Prudential's new '79 Chicago. He reports that Exchange Commission from March to June Inc. for 29 years and also a member of the is man- '79. building is completely accessible. Tom Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife, manager of ager of a Men's Softball League, JEFFREY A. ZIMMERMAN, '78, B.S., Ac Betty, and a daughter, Diane. and member of the Men's Basketball League, countancy; Partner in firm, Willison and Zim- Chapter. CHARLES McTAGGART died on April 13, Illinois CPA Society, Chicago-South merman in Oakland, Illinois. 1980 at his home in Watseka, IL. He had been STEVE GERDES, '77, B.S., Agriculture; 2nd on campus in 1969 enrolled in the College of student. Harvard Law School, Cambridge, year Agriculture. He was the Office Manager and Last summer he clerked with the law firm MA. IN MEMORIUM Grain Merchandiser for Martitian Grain Com- Houston, TX. of Vinson and Elkins, pany. CAROL ANN GORTAT. '68, M.A., Art DAVID L. AGER died on November 20, 1979.

History, '78, M.S.W., is a Management Plan- He entered the U of I in the fall of '75. He DAN F. SCHOENHERR died March 7, 1979 at ning Specialist with Illinois Department of Chil- received his M.S. in Advertising in 1977 and his home, Danville, IL. Until the time of his dren and Family Services. was employed by the Maryland State Depart death, at age 32, he was Vice President, Secretary, and Stockholder of Cannon- Cochran Insurance Agency, Danville. In April of 1977, he was elected trustee of Blount Township and also served on the Vermilion County Architectural Barriers Committee. PHYLLIS ANN (nee ROLLER) SMITH died on October 22, 1979, at the Jackson Memorial

Hospital in Miami. She entered the U of I in the

fall of '77 in the College of Agriculture and was on campus for two years. During that time she was a member of DSO.

JOHN W. (JACK) TORRANCE died in

Chicago, IL., August 6, 1979. B.S. Med. Tech. Wrtg., 1955. He recently retired as Medical Writer with Harry G. Phibbs Advertising Firm 14 years or more. Since his "retirement" he continued to do free lance medical writing until his death. Jack began school at the age of 39 after being bedridden for 21 years. An honor student, he graduated in three years and was

elected to many honorary societies. The first

curriculum in Medical Technical Writing at the

University of Illinois was developed around

Antique Applesauce Kettle from the Roller Farm, Newman, IL. Given in memory of Phyllis Jack and a paraplegic classmate, Chuck Chap- Ann Smith by her mother, Mrs. G. Philip Roller. man. Jack is survived by his wife Lillian. Dr. C. 0. Jackson, Professor Emeritus Russel O. Derby - A Man of Deeds'

faculty and The Rehabilitation-Education Center's Staff, Students The Rehabilitation-Education Center's staff and, in particular, our blind students will miss another and Alumni lost one of it's strongest and devoted friends dear friend, colleague and volunteer. Retired University of when Russ Derby passed away on December 1, 1979. As (Chet) Jackson died on Friday, May Professor Tim Nugent, Director of the Center, mentioned Illinois Professor C. O. 2, 1980 at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He in the eulogy that he gave at the service, "My life and the was an active volunteer who donated many hours of his lives of all those with whom I am associated have been time, daily, taping recordings of textbooks for our blind greatly enriched because of Russel Derby. Our students students. Even after he moved to North Carolina he con- and alumni with disabilities so loved him that they made tinued to tape for our students. him an Honorary Lifetime Member of their Rehabilitation Professor Jackson held two degrees from the Univer- Service Fraternity, Delta Sigma Omicron, Inc., and Honor- sity of Illinois and a doctorate degree from New York ary Coach of the Illinois Gizz Kids and Ms. Kids teams, a University. He was a member of the Ul faculty for 37 years singular honor. Just his presence gave them a lift. and served as head of the Department of Physical Educa- tion for Men from 1958 to 1964, retiring two years later. "He travelled with them as far west as the Pacific For many years he was editor of the "Physical Ocean and as far east as the Atlantic Ocean. His pride in Educator," a nationally circulated magazine published by them could only be matched by their pride in him. Our Phi Epsilon Kappa, Physical Education Honor Fraternity. greatest joy was the enjoyment he had in being a part of At the end of his Ul career in physical education ad- their continuing efforts and sharing in their successes and ministration, he received an honorary life membership and their shortcomings." a certificate of merit from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, of which he Professor Nugent also mentioned that "Russ was a was a past president. of deeds - good deeds, unselfish deeds, meaningful man Besides volunteering at the Rehabilitation-Education lasting deeds. Deeds that will stand strong, long deeds and Center he also volunteered at Carle Hospital and was ac- after all of the verbal accolades have faded. Deeds done in tive in the Champaign-Urbana Kiwanis Club and First enriched the a very quiet, unassuming way. Deeds that United Methodist Church. lives of untold numbers of people, some of whom never Professor C. 0. Jackson who gave of himself to so knew who made them possible. Russ Derby seldom stood many individuals and who made life brighter and better for for thank you. In fact, he sometimes long enough us to say many others will be sorely missed. was embarrassed by any recognition or expression of gratitude. His greatest joy in life was being of service to others. The dreams of so many people became realities because of Russ Derby." Many of our students were recipients of his deeds.

The eulogy was concluded with "We pray that through our association with him we might be endowed with just a small portion of his love and concern for others, his perseverance, his unselfishness and his generosity and thereby sustain the goodness that he brought into each of our lives." Russel Derby's kindness and friendly smile will be missed but will be a treasured remembrance for all of us Dillon words of encouragement. who had the privilege of knowing Russ. Russ Derby giving Debbie

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