et al.: Alumni News & Notes Alumni News & Notes AFamily Tradition 1945; Joanne's undergraduate degree was conferred in 1948; and Bradford This is the first in a series of stories about graduated in 1949. multigenerational SU families. Hermon Downey's extended family Liza Dalrymple '83 feels virtually no also followed him to SU. His nephews, separation between Syracuse University Hermon and Wilfred Swift, earned SU and her family, which boasts three gen­ degrees in the 1920s. Another nephew, erations of SU alumni-1900 to 1983 . Paul William Downey, attended the Dalrymple's grandfather, Hermon University, but left to fight in World Horatio Downey-believed to be the War I. Unfortunately he contracted fi rst person from his hometown of influenza and died on his way home Akron, New York to attend college­ from the war. chose Syracuse University for his stud­ On a brighter note, romance blos­ ies. He graduated with a bachelor's somed at Syracuse University for two of degree in 1900 and began a family tra­ Downey's children. Bradford Downey dition. "Twelve people in my family fol­ met his wife, Gertrude Roney '50, on lowed my grandfather's lead and the Hill. Joanne Downey and Stanley Fond Memories attended SU," Dalrymple says. Dalrymple '52 met at SU and were mar­ AS SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI, we are fortu­ Downey, a Methodist minister who ried in a Hendricks Chapel ceremony nate to have fond memories of our years together taught poetry at SU, had one child, Vi­ performed by Hermon Downey the day on campus and the many unforgettable traditions vian, who graduated from SU in 1922. before he retired. that connect us to our alma mater. For every gener­ After his first wife died, Downey and The Dalrymples' daughters, Mary Jo ation of SU students, some old traditions end and his second wife, Mary Wyckoff, had Dalrymple Riley '80, the first woman to new ones begin, changing to meet the needs of our three children, all of whom graduated receive a crew scholarship to SU, and society and campus environment. from SU: Beverly earned a bachelor's her sister Liza Dalrymple '83, pledged Gone are the days of the Colgate University foot­ degree in 1944 and a master's degree in Alpha Gamma Delta and were room- ball rivalry, parades with elaborate floats, and cars backed up along Greek Row as city residents motored up to the Hill to view the ice sculpture com­ Outstandin~ Job petition. Yet other traditions-such as listening to the Crouse College chimes on the Quad, welcoming the first snowfall with a snowball fight in Walnut Park, heading to the Varsity after a victorious foot­ I ball game to upend the banner of the vanquished opponent, or celebrating at the Commencement Eve Dinner Dance-live on and unite us all. What is your most cherished SU tradition? Please e-mail us at [email protected] and share your story. We will post some of your reflections on the alumni web site at www.syracuse.edu/alumni and periodically include one in this section of Syracuse University Magazine. I look forward to hearing from you and learning more about the exciting traditions that helped build our wonderful University. Carol Johnson Hurlburt '61 and Sid Hurlburt '61, center, of Reston, Vi rginia, were hon­ Li/Breul O'Rourke '77 ored during Homecoming Weekend 2 001 for their active support of Syracuse University. Associate Vice Presidentfor Alumni Relations Offering congratulations are Debbie Fritsche '74, left, SU trustee and alumni association president, and Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw. Other award recipients included Leonard Elman ' 52 and Alfred Cade G'65, outstanding alumni; Susan Schwenderman '87, out­ standing young alumna; and Jim Ridlon '57, G'61, outstanding teacher. 42 S Y R A C U S E U N I V E R S I T Y M A G A Z I N E Published by SURFACE, 2002 1 Syracuse University Magazine, Vol. 19, Iss. 2 [2002], Art. 13 uch If you want information on: )1- Alumni events )1- The SU Alumni Online Community )1- The SU alumni club in your area Visit the Office of Alumni Relations web site at www.syracuse.edu/alumni and click on the appropriate link, or call 1·8oo·SUALUMS (782·5867). mates in the same sorority house they had vis­ ited as children. "After my grandfather, Hermon Downey, died, my grandmother, Mary Wyckoff Downey, was Alpha Gamma Delta's house mother from 1958 until 1976," Liza Dalrymple says. "When we visited her, Tim Green '86, G'94, right, former SU head football coach Dick MacPherson, and former NFL we went to the sorority house. Every year, 30 quarterback Steve Young celebrate Green's and Young's inductions into the College Football Hall members of our family had Thanksgiving din­ of Fame at a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City last winter. ner at the house and stayed the weekend. It's like I grew up on campus. It's home to me." there were plenty of opportunities during the mation so we could appreciate and under­ As the latest generation of Downey's family trip to stroll the streets of Havana and interact stand what we were going to see later on that comes of age, Liza Dalrymple looks to them to with Cuban citizens. "We found the Cuban day," Livent says. "Following the lecture on carry on the family tradition at Syracuse. "We people to be quite friendly," says Liven!. "We architecture, we toured buildings in Havana hope my sister's daughter decides to go to SU," didn't pick up any anti-American feelings at dating back to the 17th century." she says. "That would be great." all, and no animosity was directed toward us." For Anthon, one of the trip's highlights was Group members, including SU Board of a visit to the Colon Cemetery, which holds the Cuban Sights Trustees Chairman Joseph Lampe '53, G'55 remains of great figures in Cuban history. She From the streets of Havana to Hemingway's and his wife Shawn, attended a lecture pre­ was impressed with the cemetery's decorative estate in San Francisco De Paula, Lee Anthon sented by U.S. State Department representa­ marble and tombstones and fascinated by the '56 was fin ally able to explore the historic tives, who discussed America's political rela­ stories of the people buried there. "It is the sights and culture of Cuba. Under a bright tionship with Cuba. Each morning the group most beautiful cemetery," says Anthon, who blue Caribbean sky in mid-February, she attended lectures on Cuban culture, covering is already planning another trip to Cuba. "The joined a group of SU alumni and friends on a such topics as art, agriculture, and architec­ trip was fantastic and really worthwhile. I'm six-day trip to Cuba, sponsored by the ture. "The lectures gave us background infor- glad I had the opportunity to go." Syracuse University Alumni Association. "I had an opportunity to visit Cuba three years ago, but my passport expired, and I had to cancel my trip," Anthon says. "I figured I would go to Cuba eventually-! just didn't think I'd be able to go so soon after that." Not many Americans have been as fortu­ nate as Anthon. Because Cuba is a communist country, the U.S. government has placed restrictions on Americans spending travel money there. However, a cultural or educa­ tional tour, such as the SU alumni tour, is exempt from those restrictions. SU tour host Gary Livent, senior director of external relations in the Maxwell School, says FOR INFORMATION ON ALUMNI TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES, contact Tina Casella in the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-Soo-SUALUMS or e-mail [email protected]. A Cuban artisan weaves hats in Havana's Cathedral Square. S U M M E R 2 0 0 2 43 https://surface.syr.edu/sumagazine/vol19/iss2/13 2 et al.: Alumni News & Notes Join The Club WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET INVOLVED with your local alumni club. Clubs participate in a variety of activities, including game-watching events, networking opportunities, new student recruiting, and community service projects. Visit the Office of Alumni Relations web site at: www.syracuse.edu/alumni The "Programs" link on our home page takes you to the club pages. There you will find a complete listing of all our regional and specialty clubs, as well as the club contact's name, phone number, and e-mail address. For information on the club nearest you, contact the person listed or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-8oo-782-5867. Way Down South Imagine you are 18 years old and sors a send-off party in the home of an about to leave family, friends, and alumnus every August to prepare rookie warm Atlanta winters behind to travel students for the SU experience. "There's 1,000 miles north to attend Syracuse a comfort factor in the program," says University. Starting to get cold feet? Mindy Stockfield. "Incoming freshmen That's when Rick Stockfield '92, G'94 meet with SU alumni and current stu­ and the SU Alumni Club of Atlanta dents to swap stories. It's run as a ques­ come to the rescue. tion-and-answer session, and people Stockfield and his wife, Mindy '93 , offer honest responses." resurrected the former SU Alumni Club In addition to the annual send-off of Georgia to bring together alumni who party, the club gathers at a local brew­ can help break the ice and ease the ery to cheer on the Orangemen during transition for incoming freshmen from televised football and basketball games; AARON SORKIN, a 1983 graduate of the Department of the Atlanta area.