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Gunning Retires
"He sympathized with students and their problems,
he worked well with them and he was willing
to get involved with their activities. He was, and is,
their friend."
The students' friend is Richard J. "Joe" Gunning
who retired as dean of men at La Crosse State
University July 1. The remark attributed to Maurice
Graff, vice president for academic affairs, was one
of many made by friends and co-workers at a reception
held June 24 in his honor.
Gunning came to La Crosse in 1947 after 20 years
as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent in
Wisconsin public schools. He succeeded Clyde Smith
as dean of men.
While at La Crosse, Gunning was involved in the
planning and building of residence halls. He helped
organize Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity he
advises. He was a member of the student union
building committee and co-founder of the State
College Student Welfare Association of La Crosse,
which provides short-term, interest-free loans to
students.
Born in Friendship and graduated from Adams­
Friendship High School, Gunning attended Stevens
Point State Teachers College and earned a master's
degree at the University of Wisconsin in 1943.
The local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, professional
fraternity for men in education, recently honored
Dean Gunning for his service as executive secretary
since the chapter was chartered in 1959. He has also
served on the state legislative committee for the
Association of Wisconsin State University Faculties.
Gunning and his wife plan to spend more time
at their cottage in St. Germain not far from his
favorite musky fishing spots. They have a son in
California.
Students Receive Awards
Five of the 33 La Crosse State students recognized
at the fifth annual Honors Banquet in May received
awards of special interest to association and foundation
members.
The Jimmy Quinn Awards (given by an alumnus
to a man and a woman who are upperclassmen
superior in the field of physical education) were
given to Mary Lewandoski, junior, Milwaukee, and
Richard Schwartz, junior, West Allis. Each received
$50.
Frank C. Stetzer, senior, Mindoro, received a $120
La Crosse State University Foundation Scholarship
The La Crosse Alumnus
Friends greet Dean "Joe" Gunning during party. - Tribune Photo
as recommended by the university staff and departments;
A $300 foundation scholarship was presented by
the La Crosse Trust Co. to Marsha Wells, junior,
Vandalia, Ill.
The La Crosse Foundation Music Award ($100)
was presented by the La Crosse Trust Co. to JoAnn
Wagner, junior, Prairie du Chien.
Some 85 faculty members worked in small groups
to choose students whose gra

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Mrs. Florence Hazelhurst, head resident counselor
of Wentz Hall since 1967, also retired this June. "Mrs.
H." first took charge of Wilder Hall eight years ago
when freshmen had to be in by 10:30 p.m. on weekdays
and 11 p.m. on weekends.
Rollo Taylor and his family managed Pow Wow
Campground for the fifth consecutive summer. During
the school year, Taylor teaches physical education
and coaches the freshman basketball team while
his wife teaches kindergarten at Franklin School.
But when Memorial Day comes, the Taylors and
their three children open up their 30-acre recreation
project beside the Black River south of Galesville on
Highway 53.
Walter Thoreson, former sociology department
chairman, underwent successful open heart surgery
at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital April 29. He has
been a professor of sociology at Eau Claire State
since 1969.
Dr. and Mrs. V. Dale Kendrick remodeled an old
Front Street home, dubbed it the Behind the Brewery
Gallery and opened for business this June.
Stitchery, hand-blown glass, pottery, jewelry and j
other creations are sold there on a consignment
basis by professional artists and craftsmen.
Theodore Ro'zelle, associate professor of mathematics,
retired in June. He joined the faculty in 1946
after teaching at Three Lakes High School (1931-34)
and Wausau Central High School (1934-46) in his
home town. He has a master's degree from the
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has done
advanced academic work at the University of Minnesota.
He was president and secretary of the local
unit of the Association of Wisconsin State University
Faculties from 1950 to 1960.
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1971-1972 BASKETBALL GAMES
':'AII games 8:00 p.m. except as noted
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Milton
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Whitewater
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Stout
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Deaths
(Reported Since Spring Alumnus 1971)
1911-Rollo McMahon
Chester O. Newlun
Laura Sjolander Reid
Elgia Carpenter VanHorne
1912-Cora Engebretson Derr
1914-Nellie Edwards Duxbury
1917-Lillian M. Averill
Dorothy Polleys Barlow
Dorothy S. Peterson
Mollie Hodge Nelson
Luella M. Zaiser Zimmerman
1918-Bessie 1. Cole Kavolski
Mabel L. Hedderich McCaslin
1920-Hermann L. Schroeder
1922-Clara Ekern
1923-Maura Conlisk
Dr. Leonard Sanford
1924-Lena Noah Corey
1933-Aileen Sheppler Corbitt
1950-Selma I. Weirich
1958-Muriel J. Dresser
1960-Joseph W. Thicke
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Norma Veramallay and her husband Ashton met with Pres. Lindner in
August when her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Esau Madramootoo, came from
Guyana, S.A., for her graduation and a reunion with a son, Mustaq, and
another daughter, Shahaireen, also LeU students.
WATCH YOUR HEAD!
No sense going off the deep end in Wittich Hall's main pool. It was
replaced by faculty offices, a towel room and a dressing room after a
$170,000 renovation. Marjorie B. Theiss, secretary, women's physical
education department, works there.
\ The La Crosse Alumnus