Class of ‘55 Highlights October 2013 Notre Dame Class of '55 SCHOLARS THANK ‘55ERS FOR SUPPORT Colin Babcock, grandson of Eileen and Larry Buckley, Morris Inn Scores Big Time personally thanked 55ers at the Mini-Reunion and At '55 Mini-Reunion Luncheon wrote, “I can’t thank the class of ’55 enough for what this scholarship does for me. The lessened burden on my Yes, the newly-remodeled and expanded Morris Inn family makes my dream of graduating from Notre will knock your socks off. It was a beautiful setting for Dame a reality for us all. Almost three fourths of the our '55 Mini-Reunion luncheon prior to the Temple way through my time here, I think it is safe to say I have game. learned and grown in such a positive way that would not have been possible at any other school.” Attending were Hannah and Bill Kreps, Jacquie and John Dwyer, Hannah and Bill Kreps, Ginny and Max Geno Freeman, grandson of Dick Lange, added, “I want Roesler, George Vosmik, Joan and Jerry Groark, to thank the entire class for your investment in my edu- Eileen and Larry Buckley, Lois and Don Gels, Helen cation. It is truly a great honor for me to represent the and Joe McGlynn, Mary Ann and Jim Weltzien, Joyce great Notre Dame Class of ’55. My late grandfather, and Don Totten, Sandy and Dave Metz along with Richard ‘Dick’ Lange, had a huge influence on me as a son Steve and grandson Sam, Sue and Dick Beeman child. He taught me about the value of hard work and and Sandra and Paul Fullmer. education, which still drives me to this day. I cannot Three generations of Roeslers were at the lunch. Ginny think of a better way to honor him than to represent his and Max were beaming being with their son, Max IV class.” and grandson, Max V, one of our Class of '55/Paul Fullmer Scholars. Max Roesler, V, grandson of our Max Roesler, The Buckleys, of course were delighted to spend time concluded by saying, “Thank you for making it possible with their grandson, Colin Babcock, another one of our for me to continue my education at the University of scholars. Notre Dame. I have enjoyed my time here, and it is only gotten better. I am still studying chemical engineering *Story continues on page 2 and living in Morrissey Manor.” MINI-REUNION - Enjoying lunch in the Hesburgh-Joyce Room of the newly-remodeled Morris Inn are: Larry Buckley, George Vozmik, Dave Metz, Bill Kreps, Paul Fullmer, Max Roesler, Jerry Groark, Chuck Bennett, Joe McG- lynn, Jim Weltzien, Don Gels and Dick Beeman. 1 Morris Inn Scores Big Time Also attending were '55 Scholars Geno Freeman, grandson of Dick Lange; Dan Smyth, grandson of Bernie Smyth, who was there with his father; as well as Sean Gervais, grandson of Bob Gervais. Each earned another year of scholarship support and updated us on his life at ND and passed along heartfelt thanks for our donations. I introduced Bill Kreps' wife, Hannah, who is the mother of ESPN's Hannah Storm and mother-in-law of Dan Hicks, the new NBC voice of ND football. But, I neglected to have Bill, our long time E-Mail Coordina- tor, take a bow, and for that I apologize. Now that I think about it, guess I also forgot to publicly salute Sandra, who does all the work behind the scenes! Don't forget to include the Class of '55 Scholarship Fund in your will and remind your family to direct memorials to the Fund when your time comes. Sue and Dick Beeman After my meeting with Michael Riemke in the Financial Aid, office the day before the game, I'm happy to announce that we will have 10 students total receiving our scholarships this year, thanks to your ongoing financial support of the class fund! That's more than $57,000 in scholarship support. Don't forget, any time you make a donation, even for football tickets, you can direct the money to the class fund. Just attach a note to your check. Eileen and Larry Buckley Jacquie and John Dwyer Photos courtesy of Sandra Fullmer 2 ‘55ERS Enjoy Great Hospitality Jim Weltzien, Don and Lois Gels, and Mary Weltzien Helen and Joe McGlynn Joan and Jerry Groark Ginny and Max Roesler, grandson Max Roesler V, and son Max Roesler IV 3 Class of '55 - Paul Fullmer Scholarship 2013/2014 Recipients Name City State Classication Major College Babcock, Colin B. Cavington LA Senior Information Tech. Management Mendoza College of Business Creighton, Tori M. Largo FL Senior American Studies College of Arts and Letters Freeman, Eugene F. Chicago IL Senior Information Tech. Management Mendoza College of Business Gervais, Sean P. Los Angeles CA Junior Civil Engineering School of Engineering Kruse, Marie M. Lansing IA Senior Architecture School of Architecture Roesler, Max A. Fort Wayne IN Junior Chemical Engineering College of Engineering Sievers, Louis B. Dubuque IA Senior Economics College of Arts and Letters Smyth, Daniel J. Custer WI Senior Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering Tribe, Kevin A. Chicago IL Senior American Studies College of Arts and Letters Vangel, Michael T. St. Louis MD Senior American Studies College of Arts and Letters SMALL TURNOUT FOR ND REUNION Only a handful of us turned out for this year’s Notre Dame Reunion in June, which I’m hoping means that everyone is planning to attend our 60th in 2015. Mary and Jim Hesburgh were most gracious in not only hosting a wonderful cocktail party for the 55ers at their new home in Holy Cross Village, across the highway from ND, but they also set up restaurant reservations for us each night. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS -Five grandsons of ‘55ers who are Those registered for the Reunion included Frank Cun- receiving Class of ’55/Paul Fullmer scholarships thanks to the ningham, Joe Balobeck, Arnie Curyn, Frank generosity of our Class, attended the Mini-Reunion before the Orlando, Norb Reiner, Cy Lindemann and Fr. Jack Temple game. Shown (l. to r.) are Geno Freeman, grandson of Keefe. Dick Lange; Paul Fullmer, ’55 Class Secretary; Colin Babcock, grandson of Larry Buckley; Sean Gervais, grandson of Bob Cunningham got a kick out of celebrating his 80th Gervais; Dan Smyth, grandson of Bernie Smyth and Max birthday at a South Bend pub that played the Victory Roesler V, grandson of Max Roesler, III.. March for any special occasion, and an 80th birthday PELLEGRINO STILL GOING STRONG certainly was that! Orlando, a mechanical engineer, specialized in the electric utilities industry. Reiner After graduation, Nick Pellegrino did a stint in the continues his volunteer work for various military and Army and ended up in Germany where he was trained veterans organizations. As always, Reiner brought his as a photographer. “It was a soft job and I can’t imagine tool kit to do odd jobs around the house of Dan Kiska’s enjoying Army life more than this.” widow, Doris. Balobeck is a Pittsburgh architect. SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Pellegrino then worked in an ad agency after discharge The first step in the process of obtaining a Paul Fullmer/Class of ’55 and produced TV commercials. “Most were in the Scholarship is to file the normal admission paperwork along with the beauty industry so I had a chance to work with the top financial aid statement. If ND determines there is financial need, your grandchild will be considered for the Class Scholarship. models. If you knew their names you would think I was The man to contact at ND for additional scholarship information is; in heaven. Also, I got to travel the US and a good deal MICHAEL RIEMKE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, of the rest of the world.” OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES 115 MAIN BUILDING Now that he is ‘retired,’ Pellegrino is starting a photog- • NOTRE DAME, IN 46556 raphy business in New Jersey. Didn’t think 80 year-olds • PHONE 574 631-6435 • E-MAIL: [email protected] were into ‘startups’, but Nick is showing us the way! 4 FR. MAGIC BIG NEWS OUT WEST STEWART CONTINUES WINTER PROGRAM After more than four decades as a magician, Fr. Jim Mack Stewart, who has managed the ‘Warm The Chil- Blantz (a.k.a Fr. Magic) had a busy summer out west dren’ program nationally for many years, continues his and was profiled in two newspapers. In the Yuma Sun, outstanding work but is beginning to back off and let “My magic gives something to people. There is so younger people take the reins. Working with local free much suffering and strife and trouble in our world newspapers, Stewart’s program gets coats and shoes today. If I can make you forget your troubles for that for kids who need them during the winter. hour that I entertain you, then it’s worth my time and effort.” Last year 37 classmates contributed to the success of the ‘Warm The children’ program. Donations can be Fr. Jim continued, “Like the lady last night after Mass sent to Stewart at 166 Skunk Misery Road, Higganum, who asked me to bless a ring. When I made that ring CT 06441-4435 vanish, she forgot that her mother was dying. She was filled with wonder and forgot her sorrows, if only for 15TH FLORIDA FLING those 20 seconds.” ATTRACTS 50 CELEBRANTS While performing in Hollywood’s Magic Castle in The 15th annual Florida Fling was a resounding August, he was profiled in the Los Angeles Weekly, success with 50 classmates and their spouses drinking which quoted him as saying, “I’ve done the same act for and eating at a private club in Ft.