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HomecomingOctober 7-92011Calling all Bulldogs!Plan to return to the Truman campus and celebrate theHomecoming tradition with a weekend of memories,laughter, activities and old friends.See full schedule of events and registration informationonline at http://alumni.truman.edu/Homecoming.asp.

InsideTruman ReviewSummer 2011Volume 14, Number 3The Truman Review is distributed to alumni,parents and friends. Its mission is to maintainties between the University, its alumni and allother friends.Board of GovernorsJohn W. Siscel III, chairKenneth L. Read (’73), vice chairKaren Haber, secretaryCheryl J. CozetteJohn Hilton (’02)Matthew W. Potter (’96)Mark S. WasingerMichael Zito (’92)Luke Freeland, student representativeUniversity PresidentTroy D. PainoManaging EditorDeanna RoodArt DirectorTeresa Wheeler (’84)Assistant Art DirectorKatie (Svoboda) Best (’00)PhotographyTim Barcus (’89)SPORTSTyler Madsen (’08)Kevin White (’96)Contributing WritersBrad Chambers (’86)Mark GambaianaBaillie JamesTravis Miles (’99)Kevin MinchNicholas Romanetz (’65, ’67)Jennifer Riebold (’11)Denise Smith (’79)Heidi Crist TempletonAlumni AssociationBoard of DirectorsMike Wilson (’92), presidentEllen (Hoelscher) McLain (’87), vice presidentJessica (Neighbors) Hill (’99), past presidentDenise Smith (’79), secretaryVon Abbott (’79)Sue Alexander (’78)Erin (Lesczynski) Church (’02)Kent Donaldson (’90)Keith Epperson (’82)Sharon (Hogan) Husmann (’83)John Mathis (’66)Eric Olsen (’82)A. David Peppard (’80)Stacey (George) Sifton (’00)Sarah (Donnell) Theriault (’03)Vid Vidyasagara (’92)Tanner Williams (’02)Janys (Murphy) Zimmerman (’55, ’58)Truman Review is published by the Advancement Office,Truman State University, McClain Hall 205, 100 EastNormal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221.Postmaster: Send address changes to AdvancementOffice, Truman State University, McClain Hall 205,100 East Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO 63501-4221.Featurespage18DepartmentsPlease drop us a line and tell us whatyou think about the Truman Review.page10COVER STORY:Capitol ConnectionsSweatshirts and Rock’n’rollAmong the Truman alumni who areplaying an active role in politics, fourgraduates are currently working in theMissouri State Capitol: Senator EricSchmitt (’97), Rep. Ed Schieffer (’71),Rep. Mike Colona (’91) and Rep. ScottSifton (’96).Nicholas S. Romanetz (’65, ’67) shares memories of arrivingon campus in August of 1961 from New Jersey and reminiscesabout some of the changes that were taking place on campusduring the 1960s including the growing popularity of a genre ofmusic that was sweeping across the nation.2 Around the Quad7 Focus on Students8 Five Minutes with Pete Kelly20 Class Notes38 Alumni News41 Foundation News45 SportsEmail • drood@truman.eduPhone • (800) 452-6678Fax • (660) 785-7519Web • http://alumni.truman.edu/TrumanReview/on the cover:Truman graduates working in the Missouri StateCapitol in Jefferson City, Mo. Shown left to right:Eric Schmitt (’97), Ed Schieffer (’71), Mike Colona(’91) and Scott Sifton (’96).Truman State UniversityAdvancement OfficeEditor, Truman ReviewMcClain Hall 205100 E. Normal Ave.Kirksville, MO 63501-4221

Pershing Renovationand ExpansionMajor improvements recently made to the PershingBuilding include renovations to the south end ofthe existing building and new construction of anapproximately 34,000-square-foot addition on the east side. Theoriginal plan called for renovation of the entire Pershing Building,but due to cuts in state funding, the project was reduced to theremodeling of the south half of the building and the new HealthSciences addition with plans to renovate the north section of thePershing Building at a future date.BELOW: A new fitness andathletic weight trainingarea is located betweenthe natatorium andPershing Arena in thespace formerly occupiedby the racquetball courts.The Luerding siblings from Kansas City, Mo., have plenty of family tieson the Truman campus as all four are currently attending the University.Nickolas picked Truman first and started in the fall of 2008 with plansto graduate next year. He was followed by Hannah who came to Trumanin 2009 and Lauren who transferred to Truman that same year. Victor, theyoungest, joined his brother and sisters when he entered the University in thefall of 2010.Since Nickolas has been on campus the longest, he mentors his siblings byassisting with their class selections and letting them know which professorshe has enjoyed the most. “It’s fun going to school with my siblings becauseI’m a very competitiveintramural participant, andmy favorite sport is soccer,”says Nickolas. “Our wholefamily grew up playingsoccer so having themat my school makes iteasy to come up with agood intramural team.”Nickolas, Lauren andVictor all play on thesame coed IM team,and Hannah plays onthe Truman women’ssoccer team.L-R: Lauren, Victor, Hannah and Nickolasabove: The new wing added tothe Pershing Building housesthe Communication Disordersand Nursing Departments aswell as Health and ExerciseScience labs and trainingfacilities. A sky bridge anda tunnel connect the newbuilding with the original partof the Pershing Building.BELOW: A wall of windows and new lighting was added to the Natatoriumin addition to a new air-conditioning and ventilation system.2 Truman Review

Children’s Literature FestivalThis past April, nearly 1,400 studentsfrom 16 northeast Missouri schoolsattended the Children’s LiteratureFestival, an event held on the Truman campusdesigned to stimulate an interest in reading andliterature among young students. This annualfestival provides an opportunity for childrenfrom the northeast Missouri region in grades4-6 to meet and interact with authors andillustrators from around the country.“We get a lot of positive feedback about thefestival from the teachers and students attendingas well as the authors presenting,” says SharonHackney, media/curriculum librarian at PicklerMemorial Library, who serves as a co-chairfor the event. “The festival has been aroundlong enough now that some of the area parentsattended the festival as children and recall that itwas a positive experience for them.”A committee, which includes two schoollibrarians from area schools, stays current onthe authors and genres of literature that youngpeople are reading to help determine whichauthors are invited to participate in the event.In addition, Truman students, primarily fromthe children’s literature classes, assist with thefestival. Prior to the event, the Truman studentsvisit area schools to talk about books andauthors that will be featured at the festival. Onthe day of the festival, the students introducethe authors at each presentation and assistthroughout the day.During this year’s event, the fourth-, fifthandsixth-grade students had an opportunity tomeet with 11 visiting authors and illustratorsand ask them about how their work wascreated and came to be published. The festivalhighlighted the work of Francisco Alarcón,Darleen Bailey Beard, Carmen Bernier-Grand,Janet Lee Carey, Dianne Gray, Ard Hoyt, LynneJonell, A. LaFaye, Laurie Lawlor, Anna Myersand N. A. Nelson.The festival is sponsored by PicklerMemorial Library with financial support fromthe Travis W. and Lu Freeman Foundation. Thefestival was an annual event for 21 years until2004 when it was discontinued due to severebudget cuts. In 2007, a Children’s LiteratureFestival Fund was created through the TrumanState University Foundation in an effort to bringthe festival back, and two years later, the eventbegan taking place on the Truman campus onceagain. In 2011, the Freeman Foundation madeanother gift of $60,000 to provide funding forthe festival for the next three years. For the pasttwo years, the event has also received grantsfrom the Institute of Museum and LibraryServices and Technology Act as administeredby the Missouri State Library, a Division of theOffice of the Secretary of State.The next Children’s Literature Festivalwill be held Friday, April 20, 2012. For moreinformation on the Festival, visit http://library.truman.edu/Children%27sLiteratureFestival.asp.TSUP Celebrates 25 Yearsof PublishingTruman State UniversityPress will host severalrecently publishedauthors and T. S. Eliot Prizepoets during 2011-12 for specialcampus events to celebrate 25years of publishing.Clifton Truman Daniel, theoldest grandson of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman will speakabout his famous, but very ordinary, grandparents on Sept. 16, 2011,in Baldwin Hall. His new book, Dear Harry, Love Bess, published byTruman State University Press, will be available to purchase and sign.Jason Haxton, curator at A.T. Still University Museum and authorof his new book, The Dibbuk Box, will speak Nov. 8, 2011, about howhe came to own the mysterious cabinet that is said to be possessed bya spirit. As he carefully investigated and recorded everything he couldabout this unusual item, he discovered far more than he bargained for.Three T. S. Eliot Prize winners, Rhina Espaillat, Dean Rader andMona Lisa Saloy, will be on campus to visit literature classes, participatein a panel discussion about the craft of poetry, read from their prizewinningbooks and sign books on March 29, 2012.The Press was established in 1986 with support from the Universityand now publishes 15 books annually in American studies, earlymodern studies and poetry. The Press employs four staff, threescholarship students and offers six publishing internships each year.The Truman State University Press anniversary events are open tothe public. For more details, visit tsup.truman.edu.PurpleLandscapeSome of the flowers foundaround the Truman campuswere cultivated by WalterRyle IV (’54, ’56), who retired asTruman’s director of athletics in1999. As a young boy, his father,the late Walter H. Ryle III, whoserved as University president from1937-1967, taught him how tohybridize and grow irises. Duringthe ’50s and ’60s, President Ryletransplanted many of the irisesaround the Truman campus,including one named Napoleonthat was cultivated byhis son.Photos by James GuffeyWalt Ryle IV (on left), shownwith President Troy D. Paino,near some of the irises that Rylehybridized as a young boy.5 Truman Review Summer 2011 3

Truman InstituteIntroduces Online GraduateCertificate ProgramsBeginning in June 2011, the Truman Institute began offeringthe first of its fully-online graduate certificate programs aimedat supporting alumni with their careers and offering newextended education opportunities for professionals in Missouri andbeyond. The program started off with the Managerial FoundationsCertificate, which is designed to enable students who did notearn undergraduate degrees in business or accountancy to developexperience in management and finance necessary to move up inleadership in their current professions.In August the Institute will introduce a certificate programin Sustainability and Environmental Studies, offering studentsan opportunity to better position themselves for jobs and newleadership positions in the green economy. In 2012, the final twocertificate programs will be unveiled – one in Computer Security andanother in Ada Programming Language. These latter two programswill be aimed at helping professionals meet increasing demand forimproved security and skilled programming in industries such asbanking and aerospace, among others.All four programs are designed to be completed in aboutone year. They are fully online, accelerated and affordable whencompared to similar programs offered elsewhere in the marketplace.Some employers may consider these programs for tuitionreimbursement or remission. Boeing employees are already eligible toreceive employer financial support for these programs.For more information, contact the Truman Institute at(660) 785-5384 or visit http://institute.truman.edu/graduate.asp.Student Conducts Cancer ResearchPatrick Barney, a recent Truman graduate, spent last summer atKansas State University researching a technique for the earlydetection of cancer. He discovered this opportunity throughDavid McCurdy, professor of chemistry, with whom he had doneresearch work since his sophomore year. A Kansas State Universityalumnus, McCurdy recommended Barney to Christopher Culbertsonof the school’s Chemistry Department. Culbertson has a history ofworking with Truman students, including five past graduates.Barney worked alongside graduate students for 10 weeks inCulbertson’s lab developing the cancer-detecting technique. “Dr.Culbertson’s lab uses devices that can analyze one cell at a time,and the hope is to incorporate that technique into blood screeningsin clinics that can be used to detect cancerous cells in the body,”Barney said.Bringing back an expanded knowledge of laboratory instrumentsand techniques to his last year of Truman was beneficial for Barney.“I feel like I gained so much knowledge from that 10 weeks ofnon-stop working in the laboratory,” said Barney, who encouragesother science students to discover the research opportunities they canpursue as undergraduates.Fri., Sept. 16Clifton Truman Daniel, the oldest grandson of former U.S. President Harry S.Truman will speak about his famous, but very ordinary, grandparents. His new book,Dear Harry, Love Bess, published by Truman State University Press, will be available forpurchase, and the author will sign books at the conclusion of the talk.7:30 p.m., Baldwin AuditoriumSat., Sept. 17Truman Baseball Scrimmage10 a.m., Truman Baseball FieldLibrary Tours10 a.m.-Noon, Pickler Memorial Library. Tours will begin every 10 minutes.Truman Art Gallery Faculty ExhibitsNoon to 4:30 p.m., Ophelia ParrishWomen’s Volleyball vs. Emporia State University1 p.m., Pershing ArenaAnnual Festival Centennial1-4 p.m., Centennial Hall Courtyard. Free food, games, contests and music.Student Activities Board Presents: Jeff Civillico-Juggler and Comedian4 p.m., Baldwin Auditorium. Tickets are available for students to pick up at the SABOffice in the Student Union Building several weeks before the performance as well asthe day of the performance. Admission is free with a Truman ID. General admissiontickets will be available the day of the event for a nominal fee.Barbecue5-6:30 p.m. Student Union Mall (Rain site: Student Union)Seating is very limited so we encourage you to bring your chair or blanket.$8.50 per person*; Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be purchasedonline at http://store.truman.edu/familyday.*If a Truman student has a meal plan, they do NOT have to purchase a meal ticket.Tickets will not be mailed. PARENTS: After you send your payment, please haveyour son or daughter stop by the Public Relations Office in McClain Hall 202 to pick upyour tickets. Confirmation of reservation will be sent by email upon receipt of payment.Bulldog Football vs. Pittsburg State University7 p.m., Stokes Stadium; general admission tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniorcitizens and those ages 5-17/children age five and under admitted free. Reservedseating is $8. Admission is free to students with a Truman ID and Truman alumnichapters members (bring your membership card). Tickets may be purchased onlineat http://gobulldogs.truman.edu/store/. For more information, contact theAthletics Box Office at (660) 785-4235.EXTRASSat., Sept. 17Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Kirksville. The festival includes an antiques show in theKirksville Arts Center, 117 S. Franklin. For more information, visitwww.kirksvillearts.com.A printed brochure will not be mailed to parents. Please use our websiteabout.truman.edu/family.asp to sign up for the barbecue orpurchase tickets for the football game.All updates to the schedule will alsobe posted on the website.For information, visitabout.truman.edu/family.aspor call Truman’sPublic Relations Officeat (660) 785-4016.4 Truman Review

Getting the Most for Your College BuckNational publications continue to rankTruman State University among thenation’s best values when it comesto higher education. In the June 2011 issue,Consumers Digest rated Truman No. 1 on itslist of “Top 50 Values for Public Colleges andUniversities.” Truman was one of some 2,000colleges and universities that offer four-yeardegrees examined by the publication sinceOctober 2010 for its exclusive report on the“Top 100 College Values.” Separate top 25 listsfor private schools and private liberal-arts schoolswere combined to establish the top 100 schools.Not only was Truman the No. 1 public schooloverall, it was one of only two Missouri schoolson the public list. The University of Missouri-Columbia came in at No. 40.According to Consumers Digest editor, RickDzierwa, their primary purpose for researchingcolleges and universities and publishing their“Best Values” lists is to help parents and studentsmake a smart choice when they evaluate theirpost-high school education options. Among thecriteria used to evaluate the schools, ConsumersDigest looked at students’ academic excellencebased on standardized test scores, high-schoolrank and the grade-point average of enteringfreshmen, as well as the quality of educationoffered as indicated by the student-to-facultyratio, the four- and six-year graduation rates,the student retention rate and the percentageof faculty who have a doctorate or terminaldegree, to compile a Value Index score for eachinstitution. That Value Index score and theestimated cost of attending each college for the2008-2009 academic year were then applied to aformula to determine which schools offered themost academic value per dollar.Truman’s ranking is even more remarkablewhen considering that Consumers Digestcalculated its rankings using only nonresidenttuition figures because the editors notedattending a public school in-state almost alwaysprovides the best value per dollar. Even usingthe higher out-of-state rate, Truman’s annualcost of $18,438, which includes tuition, feesand room and board, was well below the averageannual cost of $26,344 for Consumer Digest’s toppublic colleges and universities. Also, acceptancerate and selectivity, two traditional hallmarksof the University, were not even considered as ameasure of academic excellence.Truman was also named as one of thenation’s 50 “Best Value” public colleges anduniversities according to The Princeton Review,which teamed up with USA Today to present“The Princeton Review Best Value Collegesfor 2011.” Truman is the only Missouri publicuniversity to make the list which features 100schools in all—50 public and 50 private collegesand universities.The Princeton Review chose the schoolslisted on its “Best Value Colleges for 2011”based on criteria covering academics, cost ofattendance and financial aid. The methodologyexamined more than 30 factors using data fromthe company’s surveys of administrators andstudents at 650 colleges with strong academicprograms. Most of the data analyzed came fromsurveys conducted from fall 2009 through fall2010; all cost and financial aid data came fromfall 2010 surveys.“The faculty, staff and students at TrumanState University have an incredibly strongsense of a common mission and that is to putour students first and make their educationenriching and affordable,” said UniversityPresident Troy D. Paino. “I believe that is whywe have accomplished so much at Truman,and it is always nice to have an outside sourceacknowledge our hard work.”Thanks in large part to a comprehensive plan to enhance campus housing thatwas launched with the opening of West Campus Suites in 2006, Truman hasearned a place on a new ranking that is based on student reviews. CampusSplashincluded Truman on its list of “14 Schools with the Best Overall Dorms,” earning theUniversity a Dormy Award for 2010-2011.The list, released in March by USA TodayCollege, was based on more than 7,100 reviews submitted from across the country.Truman was ranked No. 14. Blanton-Nason-Brewer and Campbell Apartments tied forthe highest ratings with a score of 4.3 out of 5.“Our staff works exceptionally hard to provide an outstanding experience for eachof the residents in our halls, and we are committed to continually improving ourexperience for our students, and what this award shows, and our other assessment data,is that students are enjoying their experience,” said John Gardner, director of residencelife. “The fact that this award is based on student feedback is an added bonus because itreflects the actual experience residents are having, not something that is evaluated by anoutside entity; we are pleased to be included on this list and hope to be No. 1 next year.”This is the first year for the Dormy Awards, which are handed out by the newlycreated DormSplash.com, a dorm review website and part of the CampusSplashnetwork. Students rate rooms in categories including room size, cleanliness and location.Since 2006, Missouri Hall, Campbell Apartments, Blanton-Nason-Brewer Hall andDobson Hall have all undergone renovation. Currently under renovation, Ryle Hall isscheduled to be completed for Fall 2011. Photos tours of the residence halls are availableonline at http://reslife.truman.edu/Hall%20Sites/HallSites.asp.7 Truman Review Summer 2011 5

Working at the UNSarrah Elmoumouhi, senior Middle Easternstudies major and political science minor,has been accepted for a two-month summerinternship at the United Nations Headquartersin New York City, in the Department for GeneralAssembly and Conference Management of the Officeof the Under-Secretary-General.Elmoumouhi originally learned about thisopportunity from an on-campus presentationin October of 2010 by Igor Shpiniov from the Sarrah ElmoumouhiDepartment for General Assembly and ConferenceManagement (DGACM) at the United Nations. Shpiniov encouraged herto apply for the highly selective summer language internship, which led toan interview with the DGACM.“Primarily, as an intern, I will be assigned to the Training and OutreachCoordination Team, which is part of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management,New York,” says Elmoumouhi. “My main assignments will includeproviding administrative support for training and outreach, translatingportions of the Language Outreach Portal from English into Arabic and/orFrench, and attending meetings and conferences at the United Nations.”At Truman, Sarrah also teaches Arabic in the Department of Classicaland Modern Languages and works as a peer advisor and mock interviewerin the University’s Career Center.Recipes from Around the WorldThe 61st Annual International Dinner showcased 20entrees and eight performances from 13 differentcountries including Japan, France, South Korea,Nepal, Gambia and Latin American countries. Internationalstudents worked in teams to prepare the dishes served atthis popular dinner held on the Truman campus each year.Among the most popular dishes was one called TresLeches which was voted “Best Dessert.” To find the recipefor Tres Leches, along with recipes for the other dishesserved at the International Dinner, download a copy of the2011 International Dinner Cookbook athttp://iclub.truman.edu/files/2011/03/2011-I-Dinner-Cookbook.pdf.Campus Crime Lab ClosesAfter years of service to area law enforcement, the NortheastMissouri Criminalistics Laboratory, located in Barnett Hall,closed on June 30, 2011. This closure was a result of Truman StateUniversity’s need to cut costs in response to decreasing state appropriations.Including reductions from the FY 2011 budget as well as proposedreductions in the FY 2012 state budget, Truman’s state support is downabout $5.5 million, which will be below state funding levels of FY 1999.The lab had provided free forensic services to northeast Missouri lawenforcement agencies since Matt Eichor, professor emeritus of chemistryand director emeritus of justice systems, established it in 1973. Theprimary services provided by the lab included chemical analysis of drugs,fingerprint development and comparison and firearms examination.Poetry ManuscriptAwarded T. S. Eliot PrizeThe Truman State University Presshas awarded B. K. Fischer ofSleepy Hollow, N.Y., the 2011 T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry. Fischer’s winningpoetry collection, “Mutiny Gallery,” wasselected from more than 400 manuscripts in the 15th annualcompetition. As part of the award, Fischer receives $2,000 andpublication of her book, which is scheduled for Fall 2011.“I enjoyed the poems’ combination of cleverness, wittiness andinnovative technique, for which one usually pays a price: a drainingaway of heart,” said Tony Barnstone, this year’s judge. “Not inthis case—these poems all have heart, big heart.”Fischer currently teaches at the Hudson Valley Writers’ Centerin Sleepy Hollow. Her poetry has been published in numerousjournals, and she has published an interdisciplinary study,Museum Mediations.Four finalists were also named: Karina Borowicz, Belchertown,Mass.; George Looney, Erie, Pa.; Mary Quade, Madison, Ohio;and Katy Didden, Columbia, Mo.The prize, established in 1996 in honor of Missouri native T.S. Eliot, is awarded annually for the best unpublished book-lengthcollection of poetry.VisitTrumanIf you know a student who mightbe interested in attending Truman State University,please invite them to bring their families and spenda day getting to know campus. They can schedule apersonalized visit or attend one of the Truman Showcaseevents offered throughout the academic year. Individualcampus visits can be scheduled by using the onlineCampus Visit Request Form, calling our campus visitcoordinator at (660) 785-4135 or emailingvisit@truman.edu. For more information,visit http://admissions.truman.edu/.6 Truman Review

focuson studentsSome students may fantasize about aninternship that combines work and fun in aglamorous location where sometimes celebrities stopin just to say “hi.” Evan Rioux, an exercise sciencemajor at Truman, made this dream a reality whenshe interned at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino,Calif., during the Fall 2010 semester.Rioux worked in the Wellness Departmentconducting fitness consultations, performing varioustests, developing workout plans and more for Apple’sthousands of employees.Based on her previous coursework at Truman anda summer internship at Cooper Aerobics in Austin,Texas, Rioux was well-prepared for her internship atApple. “I catch onto things pretty easily because I’ma ‘have-to-do-it-to-learn,’ so we did clinicals—lots ofstuff—where it’s just hands-on, all the time, 24-7.”Not only did Rioux have to train for her positionin the Wellness Department, but she also had to gothrough Apple’s computer and software training. Thefitness center where she worked offered servicesincluded in the benefits program for Apple employeesand dependents.“Apple Wellness is basically there to delay the onsetof heart disease—it’s to make them more aware of itand how to become healthier and more productiveat work,” Rioux said. “A lot of times, employeesdon’t realize that when you’re healthier—you exerciseregularly, eat well, sleep a lot, aren’t stressed—you’regoing to be more productive at work which is betterfor your company. So, it all ties together in the end.”Despite all the hard work, there were some perksto being an intern for Apple. Rioux said musicianssuch as Keith Urban came to Apple’s main campusfrequently to visit employees in iTunes. At one point,James Blunt performed in Cafe Macs, one of therestaurants on campus. In addition, Apple offered largecoach buses with Wi-Fi and leather seats for employeescommuting from cities such as San Francisco, a luxurywhich Rioux utilized for the last couple weeks ofher internship while visiting family. One day, Riouxeven saw Steve Jobs when walking on campus withcolleagues from the Wellness Department.“Don’t be afraid to go far,” Rioux suggests. “Iapplied for two dream internships and got them both.I traveled from Missouri to Texas to California all inan eight-month period of time. Don’t limit yourself.If there’s something you really want to do, go for it,because it’s totally worth it in the end.”—Baillie JamesIf you or your company has internshipopportunities for Truman students, pleasecontact the University Career Center,careers@truman.edu, (660) 785-4353,http://career.truman.edu.Evan Rioux, an exercise science major,landed an internship at Apple’s WellnessDepartment in Cupertino, Calif.9 Truman Review Summer 2011 7

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Tell us a little bit about what you teach:I started out teaching high school history and science wheremy interest gravitated to the kid in the back row—the kid withlearning and behavior problems, so I eventually went back andgot my master’s degree in special education. After a number ofyears working with troubled kids in schools, state hospitals andpsychiatric units, I now train students to be special educationteachers and to work with students with mild to moderatedisabilities. I am one of the founders of a small partnershipwith our local school district in special education. Together, mystudents and I work closely with a group of mentor teachers inthe Kirksville schools. The aim of the partnership is to providea mediated and supported professional induction to teachingfor Truman students while also helping to improve teaching andlearning in our local school district. I am proud to say we aremaking an impact on both fronts.How would you describe yourteaching philosophy:I believe learning to teach is like learning to ride a bicycle. WhenI taught my kids how to ride, I put them on the bike, gave thema shove and ran along beside them for support. When they felldown, I helped them back on the bike, and we did it again. Andagain. I believe the only way students learn to teach is in theclassroom working with real live students. This may sound selfevidentto some, but it is not the traditional practice in teacherpreparation. I believe that mentor teachers who work withTruman students are a vital element in the process. If our goalis to develop the best teachers in the state, I believe we need tosimultaneously develop the teaching and mentorship skills of ourstudents’ mentor teachers. We have been doing this for years inour special education partnership. Teacher preparation, in myestimation, is most effective done in partnership with teachers andschools. It makes us all better at what we do.What would people be surprisedto learn about you:Some people might be surprised to know I spent six years inprison — teaching in prison. I was not an inmate; I taught inmateswith disabilities for about four years at Lansing CorrectionalFacility in Lansing, Kan. It is an old-school maximum securityfacility with 30-foot-tall stone walls that are 10 feet thick. I alsotaught women at the Topeka Correctional Facility for about twoyears. I expect I am the only faculty member at Truman with aprison postcard tacked up on the bulletin board outside my office.What do you like to do when you’re notworking:I love to spend time outdoors. I have a kayak I like to put in onthe different lakes in the area. I enjoy fishing and working in thegarden. I have a small and well-shaded yard that is a great placeto entertain family and friends. A small patch receives adequatesun for a few herbs and tomatoes — things I like to have formy cooking. I love to cook. I spent better than 10 years in therestaurant business. It helped to put me through high school, mybachelor’s degree and my master’s degree. Cooking for family andfriends is one of my favorite things to do; I love to feed my people.If you weren’t teaching, what wouldyou be doing:I like to think I’d own a small restaurant with a menu that changedwith the seasons. For a time, the idea really appealed to me, butI also wanted to have a family. My role as a father was always mymost important job. I think it would have been difficult to do boththings well.You have a day off, and you’re caught up ongrading. What do you do with your free day:I would rise early and have coffee on the kayak as the sun roseover Hazel Creek. Kayaking is like taking a hike on the water.With luck, I’d catch a few bass before heading out. On the wayhome, I’d stop for good local food at the Farmer’s Market. Iknow which vendors have the best chocolate chip cookies, pieand produce. The cookies make for a great late breakfast on aSaturday morning. Later, I’d prepare and share a nice meal onthe patio in the back yard; my best days typically revolve aroundsharing good food with friends.What is the most rewarding part of your job:I spent about the first 10 years of my teaching career workingwith students with disabilities in some difficult settings. Truman isone of the first places I’ve worked with students from advantagedhomes, schools and communities. Virtually every single day, Ifeel fortunate to work with bright students deeply committed tomaking a difference in the world. My students give me hope forthe future. v11 Truman Review Summer 2011 9

Truman graduates can be foundeverywhere and theMissouri State Capitolis no exception.Among the many Truman alumni who have chosen toplay an active role in politics are four graduates profiledin this article whose career paths have crossed in thedistinctive domed building that sits atop the river bluffsin Jefferson City, Mo. Eric Schmitt (’97) is the lone Trumangraduate currently serving in the Missouri Senate,and Ed Schieffer (’71), Mike Colona (’91) and ScottSifton (’96) are all members of the Missouri House ofRepresentatives. In addition, Truman State Universityis proud to have two former students who attended theUniversity—John Cauthorn and Diane Franklin—alsoserving as state representatives.One of the youngest people ever toserve in the Missouri Senate, EricSchmitt was not planning on pursuinga political career when heattended Truman in the 1990s. ASt. Louis County native, Schmittcame to the Truman campus for a football recruitingvisit during his senior year at De Smet Jesuit HighSchool and immediately liked the school.10 Truman Review

Adam Crews (below right), a Trumanstudent, got an inside look at state governmentwhen he interned in Sen. EricSchmitt’s office.As a student on campus, Schmitt played football for oneyear and baseball for two years and participated in a numberof campus organizations. “I learned about Habitat for Humanitywhen I was in college and about the good work theydo in assisting folks who need a home,” says Schmitt, whobecame involved with a local chapter that was forming inKirksville, and then went on to help found a campus chapterof Habitat for Humanity. “Founding and leading thechapter while I was at Truman was one of the most rewardingthings that I got a chance to be a part of,” says Schmitt.Looking back on his college days, Schmitt clearly recalls oneof the first classes he had as an undergraduate was AmericanNational Government taught by Candy Young. RandyHagarty also stands out among the many great professors heremembers having at Truman. “What I liked about collegewas that you obviously got to pick more of your own classes,”says Schmitt. “Because I had the ability to select classeswith great teachers who taught instead of the TAs who teachat some of the larger institutions, I was able to learn fromthat interactive process.”Schmitt believes that a student’s college experience is definedin large part by the long-term friendships that are forgedwith fellow students. One relationship in particular has hada huge impact on his life. While attending Truman, he meta fellow student named Jaime Forrester (’97, ’98) whom hebegan dating. Soon after graduation, he proposed to herduring Homecoming at the campus location where they firstmet. They are married and livein Glendale (St. Louis County) where they are raising theirthree children: Stephen (6), Sophia (3) and Olivia (1).After graduating cum laude from Truman in 1997 with abachelor of arts degree in political science, Schmitt received ascholarship to attend law school at St. Louis University wherehe served as editor of the Law Review. “I think a lot of theskills and the intellectual curiosity that I developed in collegecarried over into law school,” says Schmitt, who is proud tobe the first member of his family to obtain a law degree. Hejoined the law firm of Lathrop and Gage where he becamea partner. Later on in his career, he was presented with anopportunity to become involved in politics. “After consultingwith my wife, I made the decision to do it, and it’s beengreat,” says Schmitt, who was elected to the Senate in 2008.He represents the 15th Senate District in St. Louis County.Throughout his career, Schmitt has aspired to live up to hishigh school’s motto: To be a “Man for Others.” “Trumangave me an opportunity to do a lot of different things, and Ihad an opportunity to make my corner of the world a littlebetter place…and I have tried to continue that in my professionallife and my new life in public service,” says Schmitt.While serving as chairman of the Young Lawyers Section ofthe Missouri Bar, he helped raise money for BigSummer 2011 11

Brothers/Big Sisters and created a special needs advocacy taskforce that helped families find out about services available tothem. He has also continued his involvement with Habitatfor Humanity through activities such as organizing Habitatfor Humanity work days in the legal community.In the Legislature, Schmitt has risen through the ranksquickly. Since being elected three years ago, he has beennamed the chairman of the important Jobs, EconomicDevelopment and Local Government Committee and wasrecently elected by his colleagues to Senate Leadership as MajorityCaucus Secretary. Schmitt has a reputation for beinga hardworking legislator who brings people together. He hasfocused his efforts on job creation and economic developmentlegislation and being an advocate for individuals withdisabilities and their families.One of his proudest moments so far in the Senate was lastyear when he helped lead the effort on the autism insurancereform bill that was signed into law. Schmitt’s oldest child,Stephen, is on the autism spectrum, so Schmitt understandshow challenging it can be to deal with those types of issuesevery day. “I’m grateful to have an opportunity to be anadvocate for these children and families and try and bringabout some real change so these kids have a chance to reachtheir full potential,” says Schmitt.Schmitt also enjoys helping young people, including studentsattending his alma mater, who are interested in learning moreabout state government and the political process. Each year,Truman juniors and seniors have an opportunity to participatein the Missouri Government Internship Program whichallows students to intern with a legislator, public official orstate agency, and this past spring, Adam Crews got an insidelook at state government when he interned in Schmitt’s officefor a semester. “Adam has helped me tremendously this year,and I am proud to say he has upheld Truman’s reputation forexcellence,” says Schmitt.“The experiences and the freedom that I had in college tobe involved in a whole host of different organizations andbe part of an academic environment that challenged me wassomething I will never forget. That college experience alsotaught me how to balance and juggle different responsibilities.That ability to balance responsibilities and prioritize iseven more critical at this stage in my life. Whether it is mylegal career, my life as a senator, being a good husband andfather, it is important to maintain the proper perspectiveand to understand and appreciate what’s really important inlife,” says Schmitt.Ed Schieffer has been representing Lincoln County in the MissouriHouse of Representatives since 2006, but his experience talkingin front of people goes back to when he was eight years oldand started giving 4-H demonstrations. Born and raised on afarm near Moscow Mills, Mo., Schieffer arrived on the Trumancampus in the 1960s when the school was known as NortheastMissouri State Teachers College, and he is proud to be the first person in his immediatefamily to earn a college degree.For three of the four years Schieffer spent at the University, he was on thespeech and debate team, and he made it to the top 10 finals in competitionssponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, an international forensics honor society. Heachieved his highest level of success in the area of oral interpretation ofliterature and firmly believes the experience he gained in public speakinghas helped in what he is now doing in Jefferson City.While a student on campus, Schieffer founded the collegiate 4-HClub, and his involvement with 4-H led to an opportunity that wasparamount to his political interests. During the summer of 1970,Schieffer was one of four students selected by the National 4-H12 Truman Review

Foundation to work in Washington, D.C., and it was hisjob to help college students participating in a program calledCitizenship Short Course by setting up appointments withtheir congressmen and senators. The job provided an opportunityto meet a number of high-ranking politicians, andSchieffer even had breakfast with President Richard Nixonand the First Family. “I got to meet a lot of interesting peopleand that summer experience was probably the main impetusto what I’m doing now,” says Schieffer.At that time, the Vietnam War was going on, and whenSchieffer was in Washington, he witnessed a large protest. Healso remembers when the students held a sit-down demonstrationon campus. “When you look at what’s going on inthe world today, I’m proud that our country and our politicalprocess allow us to do that,” says Schieffer. “Our Americandemocracy is something we need to cherish.”Schieffer graduated from the University in 1971 with abachelor of science degree in secondary education and earneda master’s of science degree in secondary education fromSouthern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He began a teachingcareer that started at a small rural school and went on toencompass teaching experiences at intercity and suburbanschools as well as college-prep type programs and continuingeducation programs. “Each experience has helped me see thewhole education spectrum,” says Schieffer. “So as we are votingon some of these issues, such as whether we should havecharter schools or voucher systems, I have a little differentbackground compared to someone who has had experiencewith just one school system.”Throughout his career, Schieffer has continued to supportorganizations including 4-H and Future Farmers of America(FFA) because he feels it is important for young people tohave the same type of opportunities he had. Locally, he hashelped sponsor several scholarships to help encourage youngpeople in his community pursue a college education, andwhen he was teaching, he especially enjoyed having an opportunityto share his passion for speech and debate. “I’mproud that many of the students I coached in competitivespeech have done very well and have gone on to be verysuccessful professionally,” says Schieffer. This summer, KyleOlmstead, a Truman student is interning in Schieffer’s office.In Schieffer’s view, the key to success in today’s changingworld is to be diverse in one’s thinking and to have the abilityto think and communicate with other people. One ofthe most important lessons Schieffer learned from RichardHuhn, his debate coach, was to think on more than onelevel. “He pushed us to think…to think on our feet, to thinkwhile we were driving in the car, to think wherever we are,and to not just give in to the first inclination or the first ideathat pops into our mind, but to really think,” says Schieffer.. . . continued on page 14Music in the RotundaThe music of Truman State University’s Brass Choir filled the statehouse in Jefferson City, Mo., on March29, 2011. The student group performed for the legislators as part of the Truman Showcase and KirksvilleDay at the Capitol. Under the direction of Gregory Jones, professor of music, the ensemble showcased theirtalents by playing a variety of classical and jazz works. A smaller brass ensemble also provided entertainmentfor a reception hosted by Truman’s Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter on March 28 in the Capitol Plaza Hotel.Summer 2011 13

Truman student JoEllen Flanagan had anopportunity to work alongside Rep. MikeColona through a program at Trumanthat provides semester-longinternships in the Capitol.continued from page 13 . . .While Schieffer says he knew he wanted to be involved inthe political process in some shape or form, he didn’t realizejust how much his liberal arts education would benefithim. “Sometimes when you’re young and taking World Litor World Civilization, you think why in the world are theymaking me take these classes…but there’s a reason for thosecourses,” says Schieffer, who is proud of the fact that he hasbeen re-elected three times. He encourages young people totake what he calls “thinking” courses and to learn both interandintra-personal communication skills.“A computer can do a lot, but we still need the human brainto do the thinking…we have to be able to take informationand form it in a communicative message that we can sendout to other people or type into our computer,” says Schieffer.“My five-year-old grandson already knows how to playvideo games, but I also want him to have thinking skills andbe able to communicate with people.”During Mike Colona’s senior yearat Truman, he faced a dilemma:―should he go into the practice oflaw and politics or pursue a teachingcareer? Bill Murray, a professor,who was also the advisor forColona’s fraternity, helped him solve the problem. “Hesaid ‘did it ever dawn on you that a J.D. is a terminaldegree, and you can actually do both? You can get yourterminal degree as a lawyer and teach,’ and that’s whatI ended up doing,” says Colona. Today, Colona is anattorney with The Stokely Group and a member of theMissouri House of Representatives. He representspart of St. Louis City (District 67) and serves as theMinority Whip.Born in St. Louis and raised in Jefferson County, Colonacame to Truman on a full ride scholarship. “Not only wasTruman affordable, but it was a great school,” says Colona.“My favorite courses were any class with Dr. Candy Young,and I got a kick out of Dr. Vorkink as well as Clay Dawsonover in music and Bill Murray in fine arts.” A member ofTruman’s Class of 1991, Colona earned a bachelor of artsdegree in political science with a minor in music.When he first arrived in Kirksville, Colona remembers howhis fellow students were complaining about the lack of thingsto do. “I learned a long time ago your experience is whatyou make of it, so you go out, you join a fraternity, you doacademic things, you make the most of where you are, andthat’s what I did,” says Colona, who also served as a residencehall advisor for three years in Missouri Hall. “It was just agreat experience.”“After I left Kirksville, I went down to St. Louis Universityto go to law school with the idea of never practicing law,”says Colona. “I was planning on going into politics, but thenI came out my first year of law school, and the late ’80s andearly ’90s was probably not the best time for a gay politicianto run for office, so I actually practiced law by accident,” saysColona. “Your life is what you make of it; you either grabthe bull by the horns and run with it or you can sit back andwhine…and sitting back and whining is no fun.”One of Colona’s most rewarding experiences has been teaching.He taught at Maryville University before serving as an. . . continued on page 1614 Truman Review

Beth GuckesStudents PresentResearch in the CapitolA contingent of Truman students traveledto Jefferson City, Mo., on March29, 2011, to participate in the TrumanShowcase and Kirksville Day at theCapitol. Several students presentedposters on research projects rangingfrom a policy analysis of newborn hearingscreening standards in rural andurban areas of Missouri, to a study thatcreated a model for predicting nationallyaggregated airfare, to an agriculturepracticum project for producing andmarketing cheese. The annual eventprovides an opportunity for lawmakersin the Capitol to visit with some ofTruman’s top students and see a sampleof the type of research students areworking on at the University.Among the student research posterdisplays was one that was especially fittingfor the state Capitol. The project,presented by student Beth Guckes,focused on the famous murals paintedby Thomas Hart Benton found in theCapitol. With Julia DeLancey, professorof art, serving as faculty mentor,Guckes, and fellow students Nick Corich,Elizabeth Esry, Natalie Hall, MichelleKrewet, Cecilia Muruato, HannahSchnucker and Claire Ungashick,conducted an elaborate service-learningproject as part of an art history coursethat was designed to make the muralsmore accessible to a wide range of audiences.Working in consultation withthe Missouri State Museum and theDepartment of Natural Resources, thestudents developed, researched, wrote,designed and implemented a websiteproviding detailed information aboutthe murals.The website on the murals, which ishosted by the University, is available athttp://benton.truman.edu and includesvivid photographs, detailed histories ofthe paintings and artist as well as informationon how to arrange in-personvisits to the MissouriCapitol. Use this QuickResponse Code to accessthe website from yoursmartphone.View information on all the researchprojects presented in the Capitol athttp://alumni.truman.edu/trumanreview/2011/Summer/PosterDisplays.asp. •Summer 2011 15

continued from page 14 . . .adjunct professor for the University of Missouri-St. Louis formore than a decade. “I taught criminal justice, and nowadays,I’ll have lawyers, police officers and fellow attorneyswho were in my class say ‘we learned a lot, it inspired us, andit kept us in the program,’” says Colona. “And when youknow you played a part in shaping that person’s future in apositive way, that’s very refreshing, and it keeps you going.”In addition to teaching, Colona has found that serving as arepresentative can also be fulfilling. “We recently passed thevery first bill sponsored by me where we renamed a portionof a highway in my district after a police officer who died,”says Colona. “That’s a great thing that you can do for a familywho paid the ultimate sacrifice.”This spring, Colona also had an opportunity to mentor JoEllenFlanagan, a Truman student participating in the MissouriGovernment Internship Program, who interned in Colona’soffice in Jefferson City for a semester. “Working with JoEllenwas fantastic,” says Colona. “When I walked into a hearingand it was like, ‘what do I need to know,’ she would tellme—it was great to work with her.”Based on his experiences, Colona says the best advice he cangive to students is to encourage them to find their passionand get involved. “Don’t be afraid to embrace whatever thatis, even if it doesn’t fit into your overall game plan, becausewhen you find that spark or that issue or that thing thatclicks, you’ve got to take it and run with it because that’swhat’s going to make you happy,” says Colona.Scott Sifton grew up in Kansas City Northlandand found that his Truman experienceprovided a good training ground for hisfuture career as both a lawyer and a politician.In November 2010, he was electedto his first two-year term in the MissouriHouse of Representatives, and he currently representsthe 96th District, located in SouthSt. Louis County.Sifton graduated cum laude with abachelor’s degree in political scienceand a minor in communicationsfrom Truman in 1996. Afterleaving Kirksville, he attended lawschool at the University of Michiganand spent his summers workingas a law clerk for then Missouri AttorneyGeneral Jay Nixon. Siftonobtained his juris doctoratethen joined HuschBlackwell’s St.Louis commerciallitigationdepartmentwhere hemade partnerin 2006.Looking back to the time he spent in Kirksville, Sifton sayshe can see how much of an impact his Truman experiencehas had on his life. Most importantly, after finishing lawschool, he met Stacey George, a member of the Class of2000, who later became his wife. “Stacey and I likely wouldnot have crossed paths were it not for Truman,” says Sifton,who became a proud father when their son, Stephen, wasborn in 2009.Many of the courses Sifton took as an undergraduate at Trumancontinue to influence him to this day, including RandyHagerty’s government budgeting and public policy classes.“Dr. Hagerty always provided pragmatism, candor andenthusiasm in his classes,” says Sifton. “He is an outstandinglecturer with a real love of his subject matter.”As a student on the Truman campus, Sifton was involvedwith a number of campus organizations, and one in particularprovided ample opportunity to hone some valuable skillsthat have benefitted him throughout his professional career.“My primary involvement at Truman was through StudentSenate where I authored a five-year university planning document,”says Sifton, who later served as president of StudentSenate. “Seeing JINS [Junior Interdisciplinary Seminarprogram] start as an idea in the student Vision document andgo on to become a reality was my best experience on campus.Working with the Undergraduate Council and Faculty Senateto rewrite the core curriculum and adopt some innovativeconcepts was a wonderful experience.”16 Truman Review

“The Lakeside Review skit competition my senior year wasthe most fun I had in college,” says Sifton. “We did ‘LakeSide Story,’ a spoof of ‘West Side Story,’ complete with a’50s-style grease gang, a somewhat more contemporary cadreand one very talented martial arts expert.”Sifton joined the ranks of students who leave some type oflegacy on campus when he and some friends started the campuschapter of the Beta Theta Pi social fraternity. “The menand women on Student Senate, my fraternity brothers andmy roommates made campus life enjoyable,” says Sifton, whoalso credits Kathy Rieck, Elsie Gaber, and the late VonnieNichols for helping guide him through his years at Truman.Voters in the Affton School District elected Sifton to theschool board in 2001, 2004 and 2007, and he served as boardpresident from 2007 to 2009. He is proud that over a sevenyearperiod, the percentage of Affton High School studentsdemonstrating proficiency in communication arts increased by50 percent while the proficiency percentage in math doubled.“We completed additions to three buildings, air-conditionedthe schools and raised teacher salaries to the county median,all while decreasing the district’s debt,” says Sifton.“My Truman experience taught me how to work with peopleof differing perspectives to get things done,” says Sifton. Andnow that he’s a member of the House of Representatives,Sifton plans to use those same collaborative and leadershipskills to make the most of this new opportunity that has beenplaced before him. •Missouri GovernmentInternship ProgramEach year during the spring, Truman State Universityoffers students a unique opportunity to intern at the Capitolin Jefferson City, Mo., through the Missouri GovernmentInternship Program. Interns receive a $2,500 stipend to liveand work in Jefferson City for a semester and can receive upto 15 hours of credit. This past spring, 16 Truman studentsparticipated in the program and interned with a legislator,public official or state agency. These internships are justone of the many ways Truman provides a link between theclassroom and the world beyond campus.Thanks to the generous support of alumni who participatedin the Missouri Government Internship Program while attendingTruman, an endowment was established in 2006 toprovide a permanent source of revenue to support and expandthe internship program. The Missouri Government InternshipFund helps defray the cost of living and working in JeffersonCity, Mo., for a semester. If you would like to find outhow you can support the Missouri Government InternshipProgram at Truman, contact the Office of Advancement,(800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133 or visit giving.truman.edu.Below—Truman student Casey Davis (right) served as anintern for Missouri State Rep. Zachary Wyatt (left) forthe spring 2011 semester.Joanna Russell, one of the Truman students who participatedin the Missouri Government Internship Program this pastspring, spent the semester living in Jefferson City and workingin the office of Missouri State Sen. Brian Munzlinger.Summer 2011 17

y Nicholas S. Romanetz (’65, ’67)above: The Del-fi’s were among the local groupson the music scene in the ’60s. Front row, L-R:Ed Corte and Gary Smyth. Middle row, L-R:Carl Foultz (’71), Mac Pendelton (’69), T.J.Jackson (’68), Nick Romanetz (’65, ’67) andFrank Gantt (’66).Below: Elaine’sSeveral changes took place duringmy years as a student from 1961-1966back when Truman State University was known as Northeast Missouri State Teachers College.I arrived on campus in late August of 1961 from New Jersey and soon became aware oflife in Kirksville when, during the week, the campus was alive with students. However, onweekends, it seemed that most students who lived within a few hours of campus went home.Aside from the local movie house, there was little to do on weekends, especially for thosestudents not yet 21 years of age and without a car.There were about 100 students who were from the New York City-Philadelphia corridorenrolled at various grade levels. We hung out together and were called “The Easteners” by thelocals. We had an identity crisis when returning home and telling people we went to schoolin Kirksville, Mo. “Where’s that?” we were asked. The small bookstore on campus offered avariety of sweatshirts and window decals identifying our college as “Kirksville” something,but did not carry any items that identified the college as Northeast Missouri. The 1962yearbook called us Northeast Missouri, but nearly all of the copy within the yearbook stillreferred to Kirksville State Teachers College.Troester’s Clothing Store came to the rescue. A group of us contacted Troester’s, and theydesigned and made available sweatshirts and window decals using Northeast Missouri inplace of Kirksville. The items quickly sold out and more sweatshirts were ordered. Thanks toTroester’s, when I hit the Jersey shore that summer, no one asked me “Where is that place?”By the next year, the bookstore had started carrying items using Northeast Missouri.18 Truman Review

In the early 1960s, there was a small student lounge underthe lobby of Blanton Hall, an all-female dormitory. The loungeconsisted of a small soda fountain, a coin-operated jukebox, twopinball machines and a few lounge chairs, and the maximumoccupancy was around 25 people. At that time, there was noStudent Union on campus, and the Bulldog Inn, a privately ownedcafé-type eatery located across the street from the main campus,provided a gathering spot where students could hang out and getbreakfast, coffee and sandwiches. About two blocks from BrewerHall, Vic’s Pizzeria was another place that was popular withdormitory residents. Where else did they cut a round pizza intosmall squares instead of pie-shaped pieces? A few other eaterieswere located in town and the Brazier Burger (Dairy Queen) wason Highway 63 about a mile from Dobson Hall. The ever popularElaine’s was also located on Highway 63 on the outskirts of townwhere you could get cinnamon buns and coffee, and if you reallywanted a feast, a hamburger steak with a baked potato.Around the fall of 1962, several students convinced facultymembers to volunteer as chaperones, and we hosted our ownFriday night dances in the Kirk Building gym. Someone broughta record player, many of us brought our own records and we hada “free” dance. Thanks to those faculty members for volunteeringtheir time for us students.The college athletic teams were very competitive, and homegames gave us something to do, particularly on the cold winternights. The football team won the conference championship acouple of years, and the basketball team ranked near the top ofthe conference. A thorough and competitive intramural sportsprogram provided an opportunity to stay active in a competitiveenvironment. The usual array of clubs, college-related activities andGreek life provided opportunities for student interaction.The University offered an outstanding Lyceum program whichoffered performances by groups such as the St. Louis Philharmonic,ballet/dance and professional choruses and Hal Holbrook doinghis Mark Twain readings. These programs were all of a highcultural level. Events such as the Homecoming, Echo and SpringDances always featured a ’40s type “big band” reminiscent ofGlenn Miller, but how much of that could young college studentstake when rock ’n’ roll had firmly established itself within thefiber of their youth? Did I mention The Beatles and the Britishinvasion in American pop music which was dominating the musiccharts, not to mention a whole lot of Motown? Two local bandsdominated the music scene. One group was The Red Blazers, andthe second was The Del-fi’s. I was the founder of The Del-fi’s,a rhythm-and-blues group which also included fellow NEMOstudents Ed Corte, Gary Smyth, Carl Foultz (’71), Mac Pendleton(’69), T.J. Jackson (’66) and Frank Gantt (’66). Some of mygreatest memories include playing at the lake parties and blockdances on campus during spring student council elections.During the 1964-1965 school year, I was elected vice presidentof the Student Council and as part of my duties, I was chair of theStudent Social Committee. With the blessing and support of theStudent Council advisor and the school administration, StudentCouncil President Nate Frazee (’66, ’68) and I contracted to bringJohnny Mathis to perform on campus in Pershing Arena. We alsocontracted a year in advance to bring in from St. Louis Bob Kubanand the In-Men, who had a Top 40 hit called “The Cheater,”to play at the Homecoming Dance. In 1966, Paul Comer (’68)was the Student Council vice president and chair of the SocialCommittee and he was up to the task in following through on thisnew and exciting direction in student entertainment on campus.Needless to say, the Mathis concert and Homecoming Dances werea great success.Thanks to the vision of Walter Ryle, who served as Universitypresident from 1937-1967, his administration and the commitmentof students, the University planned and built a beautiful andfunctional Student Union Building (SUB) which was officiallyopened in October 1967. By providing a place where studentscould gather on campus, the SUB further enhanced college life andthe outstanding educational experience found at Truman. I hopewe left a good legacy for the University, and students continue toenjoy entertainment and events as they evolve with the times. •Below: Bulldog InnBelow: Bulldog InnSummer 2011 19

1990sDebbi (Wolfmeyer) Henderson (’90),LaGrange, Mo., is an administrative assistantat Culver-Stockton College. She and her husband,Mike, have two sons, Nathan and Jared.Angela (Hamm) Kellogg (’90), Plover,Wis., is director of academic advising andcareer services at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She and her husband, Daniel,have three sons, Jordan, Ryan and Alex;akellogg@uwsp.edu.Yuki Monteith (’90), Vancouver, Wash.,is director of school improvement for theParkrose School District;yukimariemonteith@gmail.com.Don Obert (’90) has been hired as a wheatbreeder for Limagrain Cereal Seeds’ regionalresearch station located in Battle Ground, Ind.Sandy (Burnau) Roll (’90), Cedar Hill, Mo.,is a client services manager for FirstsourceSolutions USA LLC. She and her husband,Don, have a son, Garrett; sandy.roll@na.firstsource.com.Greg Siering (’90, ’93) is director of theCenter for Innovative Teaching and Learningat Indiana University, Bloomington. Both ofhis daughters are IU graduates, and his wife,Carmen, began teaching women’s studies atIU this spring.Margaret Allen (’91), Rockford, Mich., isan attorney and owner of the Law Office ofMargaret E. Allen PC. She and her husband,Henry, have four children, Courtney, Kaitlyn,Emma and Henry; meallenlaw@yahoo.com.Kathleen Best (’91) lives in Auxvasse, Mo.She has a daughter, Wren; kate68@msn.com.Karen (Lohsandt) Daniel (’91), Higginsville,Mo., is a school nurse for Fort Osage SchoolDistrict. She and her husband, Greg, have twochildren, Brandon and Amanda.Brian Harris (’91) was elected as a newpartner at Jackson Walker LLP. Harris is amember of the real estate practice group.Julie (Priess) Ohlms (’91), St. Charles, Mo.,is a cost analysis manager with Nidec MotorCorporation. She has two children, Zachand Cale.Clinton Anderson (’92), Chesterfield, Mo.,is senior vice president of Assurance Agency;cwa3569@aol.com.Keith Kirchhoff (’92), Kansas City, Mo.,graduated from the Southern Police Institute’s124th Administrative Officer’s Course at theUniversity of Louisville. He is a homicidesergeant with the Kansas City, Mo., PoliceDepartment. He and his wife, Sara, have ason, Frank; kirchhoff05@yahoo.com.Jason Trent (’92), Monticello, Ill., is vicepresident of CDS Office Technology. He andhis wife, Cathi, have two children, Jacob andJaxon; trent4@rocketmail.com.Douglas Eichholz (’93) and Jayne(Blacksmith) Eichholz (’93) live inCumming, Iowa. Douglas is an associateattorney with the Marberry Law Firm. Theyhave two children, Jack and Mary-Clare;douglaseichholz@yahoo.com.Dana (Sachs) Fellows (’93) and MarkFellows (’94) live in Weldon Spring, Mo.Dana is seeking an MBA with an emphasis inaccounting from UMSL and is an inventoryaccountant with HDA, Inc. They have threechildren, Tyler, Emma and Alex;fellows_dana@yahoo.com.Justin Gioia (’93) has joined St. LouisbasedScottrade as director of branding andmarketing communications.Danielle (Love) Kubat (’93), Plano,Texas, is a certified group fitness and Pilatesinstructor with Lifetime Fitness and TheDesigned Body Pilates Studio. She and herhusband, Mike, have two sons, Sam andAndrew; daniellekubat@gmail.com.Lori Nix (’93), Brooklyn, N.Y., is a specialprojects printer with LTI Lightside. She isexhibiting two dioramas and accompanyingphotographs in the Museum of Arts andDesign show, “Otherworldly: OpticalDelusions and Small Realities,” which runsfrom June 7-Sept. 18, in New York, N.Y.(www.lorinix.net); lorinex@lorinix.net.Stacy Pfeiffer (’93), Maryland Heights, Mo.,works for Boyd Specialty Sleep/The Bedroom Store.Paula (Welke) Sies (’93), Kalamazoo, Mich.,is a staff accountant.Willard “Chip” Tow III (’93) lives in Wildwood,Mo. He has two sons, Eric and Aidan.Carol (Monahan) Allen (’94), Ellicott City,Md., is a quality manager for Pall Corporation.She and her husband, Brian, have twochildren, Kate and James.Lisa (Shirey) Farrell (’94), Union Mo., worksin Library Services at East Central College.Christine (Saranita) Hopper (’94),Urbana, Ill., is an assistant to the dean atUniversity of Illinois. She and her husband,Bruce, have two children, Brianna and Kylie.Eldron Burbridge (’95), Bloomingdale, Ill.,has been nominated as a Safer Pest ControlProject Board member and will serve on theFinance Committee (www.spcpweb.org/).Lynn (Biberdorf) Carter (’95, ’98),Kirksville, Mo., passed the board exams tobecome an International Board CertifiedLactation Consultant. She has two children,Nolon and Rosie; lynnbiberdorf@gmail.com.Lia Heckenlively (’95, ’97), Giltner, Neb.,teaches science at Giltner Public School. Shehas two daughters, Hailey and Emma;liaheckenlively@yahoo.com.Tony Lai (’95, ’97), McMinnville, Ore., is anadolescent and family therapist with CatholicCommunity Services. He and his wife, Sunisa,have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Ryan;tonylai@fastmail.fm.Kenneth Rhoads (’95), Ashland, Mo., is acomputer information tech specialist I for theState of Missouri. He and his wife, Donna,have two children, Isabella and Adeline.Steven Thompson (’95), San Antonio,Texas, is a merchandising manager for HomeDepot. He and his wife, Marilyn, have sixchildren, Tameka, Damicka, Darius, Tommy,Serenity and Desmond;hollywood2914@yahoo.com.Teresa York (’95, ’96), San Antonio, Texas,is assistant director of the McNair ScholarsProgram at Trinity University;tyork73@yahoo.com.Jennifer (Bernard) Depp (’96) andGregory Depp live in St. Louis, Mo. Jenniferis an ECG production lead with the MonsantoCompany. Gregory is a project manager withTKC Global; jldepp@monsanto.com.Latosha Higgins (’96), Indianapolis, Ind., isa Title VI/ADA program manager for theIndiana Department of Transportation.Jessica Jonckheere (’96), Chicago, Ill., isa wellness coordinator for the SedgebrookRetirement Community; jesskeere@gmail.com.Catherine (Hougham) Martin (’96)and Phillip Martin (’97) live in Parkville,Mo. Catherine is a yoga studio owner andinstructor. Phillip is an executive chef forKendallwood Hills. They have two sons, Loganand Lucas; kcyogamama@yahoo.com.Kara (Bickhem) May (’96, ’98), ParkForest, Ill., is a department chairperson forRich Township, HSD 227, Central Campus.She and her husband, Andre, have a son,Justin; kbdst8@sbcglobal.net.Chris Baughman (’97), Moberly, Mo., is aveterinarian at Green Hills Veterinary Clinic.He and his wife, Amber, have three children,Sydney, Shelby and Carter; baughmanchris@rocketmail.com.Amanda (Crenshaw) Boyce (’97), KansasCity, Mo., is an early childhood schoolpsychologist for the Independence SchoolDistrict. She and her husband, Daniel, havetwo sons, Miles and Isaac;aboyce0404@yahoo.com.Jason Greenfield (’97), Dallas, Texas, is aurologist with Urology Associates of NorthTexas; jmgreenfield@gmail.com.Christy (Wilson) Grissom (’97, ’99) andDavid Grissom live in Kirksville, Mo.Christy is a counselor for Adair County R-2.They have three children, Leah, Hannah andCaleb; christygrissom@hotmail.com.Shawn Hagner (’97), Kansas City, Mo., is arisk assessment officer, commercial real estate,at US Bank. He and his wife, Kelli, havetwo children, Grace and Jack;shawn.hagner@usbank.com.24 Truman Review

Nicholas Keppel (’97) is a lawyer andhas joined the intellectual property area ofArmstrong Teasdale LLP as an associate.Christina (Hotger) Lester (’97),Farmington, Minn., is an emergencydepartment nurse practitioner at HealthEast-St. Joseph’s Hospital; chotger@hotmail.com.Julie (Steitz) Nava (’97), St. Louis, Mo.,works at Blue Fish Pediatrics and is a Thirty-One consultant (mythirtyone.com/jnava);navajulie33@yahoo.com.Paula (Kliethermes) Richard (’97, ’99),Iberia, Mo., is a fiscal coordinator for the MOCoalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.She and her husband, Mark, have twosons, Grady and Chase.Liina (Jaani) Buckingham (’98) is a webpublisher with the European MedicinesAgency. She and her husband, James, havetwo sons, Oskar and Oliver.Tim Ford (’98) and Alicia (Ito) Ford (’00)live in Monroe, La., and both are assistantprofessors at the University of Louisianaat Monroe.Tim Graeff (’98) and Jen (Schulze)Graeff (’99) live in Rio Rancho, N.M. Timis an executive with the YMCA, and Jen is ahomemaker. They have four children: Jace,who was born in December 2010; Braden;Kaelyn and Devon; graeff5@yahoo.com.Lisa Kays (’98), Washington, D.C., is anaddictions therapist.Robyn (May) Lauranzon (’98), Beverly Hills,Fla., is a bookstore manager for Seven RiversPresbyterian Church. She and her husband,Brandon, have a daughter, Karis; maybyrd@hotmail.com.Sara (Braaf) Madden (’98) and her husband,Robert, announce the birth of their thirdchild, Grace, born in March 2011. Grace waswelcomed by her siblings: Robby and Lizzy;saracmadden@yahoo.com.Karin (Stoltenberg) Tidgewell (’98)lives on the Bolling Air Force Base locatedin Washington, D.C. She and her husband,Casey, have a son, Charlie.Amy (Sanders) Weber (’98), St. Peters,Mo., is an HR business partner at Savvis Inc.;alsanders228@sbcglobal.net.Kevin Wysocki (’98) has become a partner inthe Praxis firm.Chris Yeager (’98) and Kathy (Shrader)Yeager (’98) live in Columbia, Mo. Chrisis a program representative for the Stateof Missouri, Department of Public Safety.Kathy is an adult protective communityservices worker with the State of Missouri,Department of Health and Human Services.They have a son, Alexander; ckyeag@aol.com.Sean Carney (’99) was elected to partnershipin the firm of Sidley Austin LLP.Carrie (Allen) Coston (’99), Katy, Texas, is aUniversity Honors Couple withPrestigious AwardPresident Troy D. Paino presentedChuck and Sherri (Pierce) Woodswith the 2011 President’s LeadershipAward at the annual Truman State UniversityFoundation Banquet held on campus April 9,2011. The award honors select Truman alumniand friends for meritorious service throughtheir gifts of volunteerism, expertise andfinancial resources.Chuck and Sherri’s affinity for theUniversity dates back to the 1980s when theywere students on the Truman campus. Theyfirst met in an Accounting II class and havemaintained a strong connection with theUniversity over the years. Chuck graduatedfrom Truman in 1986 with a bachelor’sdegree in business administration and earneda master’s of business administration fromSouthern Illinois University-Edwardsville.Sherri began her undergraduate work atTruman and finished her bachelor’s of sciencein communications at St. Louis University.Today, Chuck works for The BoeingCompany, where he serves as vice presidentand chief financial officer for Engineering,Operations & Technology, which providesa wide range of technical services includingflight testing of commercial and militaryaircraft, scientific and laboratory testing,information technology and advanced researchand development. Before being appointedto his current position in March 2011,Chuck served as vice president of SupplierManagement for the Boeing Military AircraftDivision and was responsible for managing$6 billion in annual supply base expenditureswith more than 3,000 global suppliers.Chuck’s exceptional service to his almamater includes serving as Truman’s executivefocal with his employer to help foster astrategic corporate partnership between theUniversity and The Boeing Company thatranges from the recruitment of alumni tooffering internships for students to openingBoeing’s corporate facility for special eventsorganized by Truman’s Admissions andAdvancement Offices. He has also beeninstrumental in helping secure Boeing’sphilanthropic investment of more than$425,000 in Truman programs.In addition, Chuck served two terms onthe Truman State University FoundationBoard of Directors where the Universitybenefitted from his leadership, first as chairof the Developmental Committee and inPresident Troy D. Paino (on right) presented thePresident’s Leadership Award to Chuck (’86)and Sherri (Pierce) Woods at the Truman StateUniversity Foundation Banquet on April 9, 2011.his final year as president of the board. In2006, Truman presented Chuck with aDistinguished Service Award in recognitionof his professional accomplishments and hisoutstanding commitment to Truman. He isalso actively involved in his local communityserving as a Boy Scout leader and co-chair ofthe Church Council at St. Andrew UnitedMethodist Church.In the early 1990s, Sherri was employed atRanken Technical College in the DevelopmentOffice, and prior to that, she worked inmarketing at Citicorp Mortgage. Over the past16 years, she has been an active volunteer forher church, community and school district. Inaddition, she has held various PTA positionsat her children’s schools and chaired manycommittees. In 2009 she was named RussellElementary Volunteer of the Year. She alsohas been a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader,and in 2009, Sherri received the Girl ScoutOutstanding Leader Award. Currently, sheserves as treasurer of the Hazelwood BoysLacrosse Club and the Hazelwood West BandBooster Club.Both Chuck and Sherri are members ofthe John R. Kirk Society and the PershingCircle, and they have supplemented theiracts of service to Truman with generousfinancial gifts. The couple established theChuck and Sherri Woods Endowment forBusiness Excellence with a gift of $25,000 thatwas matched equally by Boeing to establisha program in leadership development forTruman business students.Chuck and Sherri reside in Hazelwood,Mo., and have three children: Bryce, Allyand Justin.Summer 2011 25

history instructor at Blinn College. She has adaughter, Madeline; carrienikkole@hotmail.com.Tonya (Fleming) Haynes (’99), St. Louis,Mo., is an advanced practice nurse at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She and her husband, Teron,have a son, Tyler; tmh6663@bjc.org.Erin (Loos) Patton (’99), San Francisco,Calif., is vice president of Weber Shandwick;erinpatton@ymail.com.Mike Shadle (’99), Sugar Grove, Ill., isa knowledge management consultant forMetLife. He and his wife, Tammy, have adaughter, Syda; mikeshadle@gmail.com.Chrissy (Sooklall) Teske (’99), St. Louis,Mo., is an attorney for RaboAgrifinance Inc.Brittney Whisenand (’99), St. Louis, Mo., isan exercise physiologist/research coordinatorat St. Louis University;bwhisenand22@gmail.com.Jusonda (DeRouen) Williams (’99), Clark,Mo., is an RN, staff nurse, at Boone HospitalCenter; jldee5@hotmail.com.2000sStacy (Weilbacher) Arnold (’00), BlueSprings, Mo., is a QDDP at DevelopingPotential Inc.; stacyweilbacher@sbcglobal.net.Rhea (Duschinsky) Griffin (’00), ForestPark, Ill., is a category management analystwith the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company;rhea.griffin@hotmail.com.Erica (Oborny) Hickerson (’00), Derby,Kan., is a physician assistant for JR Henwood,MD. She and her husband, Chris, have adaughter, Calais.Wendy Leenerts (’00), Arthur, Ill., is an agricultureteacher/FFA advisor for the ArthurSchool District; wleenerts@hotmail.com.Megan Watson (’00) and her partner, BethFlach, had a baby girl in October 2010.Rachel Beckett (’01), Carthage, Mo., isa French and yearbook teacher for theCarthage R-9 School District;beckettr@carthage.k12.mo.us.Carrie (Phillips) Brown (’01, ’02), St.Peters, Mo., is an internal auditor forEnterprise Rent-A-Car. She and her husband,Jon-Paul, have a son, Cody.Rebecca (Ashmore) Cunningham (’01),Fort Worth, Texas, is a research assistant professorat the University of North Texas HealthScience Center. She and her husband, Tom,have three children, Shayne, Sean and Kate.Sara (Williams) Ferguson (’01) and DanielFerguson (’02) live in Adrian, Mo. Sara is acommunication arts teacher at Archie HighSchool. Daniel is a web developer for NetProfit Services. They have a daughter, Emma.Nathan Gurnett (’01), Portland, Ore., is ananalyst for Netflix.Daniel Lopez (’01), New York, N.Y., isa physician at Osteopathy New York PC;dlopez@me.com.Brent Speak (’01) and Susan (Hoskins)26 Truman ReviewSpeak (’01, ’03) live in Kirksville, Mo. Brentis an ob-gyn with the Northeast MissouriHealth Council. They have two children,Katherine and Xavier.Kendra (Morris) Swee (’01) and WesleySwee (’01) live in Cuba, Mo. Kendra isan interpretive resource specialist III withthe Department of Natural Resources,and Wesley is a hatchery manager for theMissouri Department of Conservation. Theyhave a son, Oliver Truman, born in May 2010.Elizabeth (Benner) Tuffli (’01) and JasonTuffli (’99) live in Des Peres, Mo. Elizabethquit her job in sales at Nestle Purina with thebirth of their second son, to be a stay-athomemom. Jason is a category developmentmanager for Nestle Purina Petcare. They havetwo sons, Andrew and Evan.Elizabeth (Gulinson) Tyurin (’01) lives inCarrolton, Texas; betsyelaine@gmail.com.Sonja Coons (’02), St. Louis, Mo., is anassistant director for ROW;sonja_coons@hotmail.com.Michelle (Pulliam) Elton (’02) and JayElton (’02) live in Ballwin, Mo. Michelle isa stay-at-home mom. Jay works for the IRS.They have two children, Jonah and Avery.Leena (Phadke) Fry (’02, ’04), Kansas City,Mo., is an assistant regional counsel with theSocial Security Administration.Rachel (Rustad) Mack (’02), Ames, Iowa, isa veterinarian at Ames Pet Hospital. She andher husband, Joshua, have a son, Carter, bornin April 2011; rachelmackdvm@gmail.com.Brianne Shaver (’02, ’09), Kirksville, Mo.,teaches kindergarten for the Knox County R-ISchool District.Lauren (Sachs) Wilfling (’02), Lee’sSummit, Mo., is a family medicine chiefresident at UMKC.Peter Bess (’03) and Jennifer (Schisler)Bess (’03) live in Festus, Mo. Peter is a pediatricianat Crystal City Pediatrics. They havetwo children, Roland and Miles;themallninja@hotmail.com.Amy Carmack (’03), Lake Charles, La., isan academic advisor and general studies/senior capstone instructor at McNeese StateUniversity; amylcarmack@hotmail.com.Katherine (Langhammer) Hanway(’03), Horatio, Ariz., is a production foresterwith Weyerhaeuser. She and her husband,Leonard, have two children, Abigail andAlexis.Laura (Anderson) Miller (’03) lives inWebster Groves, Mo. She and her husband,Rob Miller (’03), have a daughter, Corwyn.Christina (Davis) Phillips (’03, ’04), St.Louis, Mo., is an elementary teacher withthe Lindbergh School District. She and herhusband, Edward, have two children, Charlieand Nicholas.Laura (Boyd) Roeseler (’03), St. Louis,Mo., is a development administrative assistantat St. Louis College of Pharmacy. She and herhusband, Matthew, have a son, Nicolas.Lindsey (Schroeder) Testerman (’03),Columbia, Mo., is director of marketing andcommunication for Heart of Missouri UnitedWay; Lindsey.testerman@gmail.com.Shayla (Lewis) Bell (’04), Westchester, Ill.,is a merchandise planner for Follett HigherEducation. She and her husband, Michael,have a son, Elliot; lewis.shayla@gmail.com.Justin Doss (’04, ’06), and his wife, Rebecca,announce the birth of their son, Joseph, bornin September 2010.Julie (Gerecke) Drury (’04), Columbia,Mo., is the coordinator of Greek Life at theUniversity of Missouri. She and her husband,Chris, have a son, Benjamin.Jennifer Fisher (’04), Overland Park, Kan., isa culinary manager for Olive Garden. She hasa daughter, Kalyn; chank40@gmail.com.Sara Hayden (’04) was appointed to theFund for Theological Education Board ofTrustees. She is the executive director of theTri-Presbytery New Church DevelopmentCommission.Amanda (Rutherford) Klaric (’04, ’05)lives in Columbia, Mo. She and her husband,Matthew, have a daughter, Rachel.Daniel Nichols (’04, ’05), St. Louis, Mo.,is an internal auditor for Huttig BuildingProducts Inc.; clayton300@hotmail.com.Bernadette Putman-Bailey (’04, ’05),White Bear Lake, Minn., is a speech-languagepathologist for Robbinsdale Area Schools.Paul Quisenberry (’04) and Jennifer(Miller) Quisenberry (’05) live in Ballwin,Mo. Paul proposed to Jen while attending thefirst ever “Taste of Truman” weekend event.Kari (Willhite) Rothermich (’04) andTyson Rothermich (’03) announce thebirth of their daughter, Alivia, born in August2010. Kari and Tyson are attorneys and haveboth taken jobs with the State of Illinois inSpringfield, Ill.Jason Wirick (’04), Chesterfield, Mo., is afinancial representative with NorthwesternMutual; jasonryanwirick@gmail.com.Eric Dearmont (’05) has joined the St. Louisbasedtrial law firm of Williams Venker andSanders LLC.Amanda (Wood) Fitzpatrick (’05),La Plata, Mo., is a dentist with the LongBranch Dental Group.Jason Hart (’05), St. Louis, Mo., is asoftware developer for Northrop GrummanCorporation.Rebecca Landwehr (’05) lives in Washington,D.C.; becca.landwehr@gmail.com.Lauren Lutz (’05), Aurora, Ill., is a hallcoordinator at the Illinois Mathematics andScience Academy; larn.lutz@gmail.com.Tamaka Mann (’05), Maplewood, Mo.,

Vision in Action: Charting a Coursefor Success in Sri Lanka“Icame to the United Statesknowing nothing and thiswas really the change in mylife,” says Harsha de Silva (’89) whotraveled to America from Sri Lankaat the age of 19 to pursue a highereducation and then went on tobecome a well-respected developmenteconomist, entrepreneur, talk showhost and most recently, a member ofParliament in Sri Lanka.De Silva graduated fromTruman with a bachelor of science in businessmanagement in 1989, and after earning hisMA and PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1993, he returned to Sri Lanka.Accepting a position as an economist for DFCCBank, then Sri Lanka’s largest developmentbank, he quickly advanced to become the bank’schief economist and treasurer.Passing up an opportunity to eventually becomethe CEO at DFCC Bank, de Silva decidedto venture out on his own. With a small loan, acash advance on his credit card, and some moneyborrowed from his father, de Silva co-founded amarket and socioeconomic research agency, andin a few short years, it became the largest marketresearch company in Sri Lanka. In 2000, de Silvasold his share of the company to VNU, the parentcompany of The Nielsen Company, a largeinternational market research company.Continuing his work in economicdevelopment, de Silva became an internationalconsultant traveling to countries, such asNepal and Pakistan, where he would engagewith governments and work on their behalf ondevelopmental issues. That’s when he saw howtechnology, especially the fast-growing use ofmobile phones, was changing things in that partof the world, and he recognized an opportunityHarsha de Silva (’89)for using it to improve people’s lives.“Say 10 percent of the people mayhave a bank account but 80 percentmay have a mobile phone…howdo you help get these guys into theformal financial system; is it by abank setting up another branch oris it by getting the bank on yourphone,” says de Silva. Getting thebank on cell phones was easier andless costly, so he looked for ways toimplement that concept.In the meantime, de Silva also worked ondeveloping an agricultural exchange in SriLanka. “I found it very odd that the largestwholesale agricultural produce market in SriLanka didn’t have what I call in economics anefficient price discovery mechanism, like anauction,” says de Silva. While there was a marketon 12 acres of land, the farmers in the area didn’tknow the market price of their commodities orwhen the prices were moving up or down.At the time, a wireless networkingtechnology, Wi-Fi, was just emerging, andde Silva got a license from the Sri Lankangovernment to put up a 12-acre Wi-Fi zone inthe market area. He received a grant to set upthe technology needed to collect data and sendthe information out to farmers in nearby areasusing Wi-Fi. That was about nine years ago, andtoday, Govi Gnana Seva (GGS), an innovativeagricultural knowledge service that de Silvafunded and implemented, is used by an inclusivetrade information exchange by the nation’slargest mobile telecom operator, called Tradenet,which recently won a World Summit Award, anaward that the industry considers the equivalentof an Oscar award.Subsequently de Silva joined a think tankconsisting of people with interest in technologyand development and has been working inaround ten Asian countries from India toIndonesia as well as six African countries fromKenya to Malawi becoming an authority onmobile technology and broader economicdevelopment.Around that time, de Silva developed aninterest in politics and began writing on thetopic. Before long, he was receiving invitationsto appear on television debates that took placeduring elections in Sri Lanka. This in turn led toa four-year stint as a host on his own televisiontalk show that featured guests discussingdevelopment economics and public policy.Although de Silva had never planned ongoing into politics, colleagues encouraged himto take a more active role, and he has beenserving as a member of the Parliament in SriLanka since April 2010. He is now the chiefopposition spokesperson on economics issuesand has become a vociferous campaigner forgreater economic freedom for the people of SriLanka. As a recipient of one of the EisenhowerFellowships awarded to emerging globalleaders de Silva recently had a chance to travelaround the U.S. to look at how think tanksand academics on one hand and politiciansand the media on the other hand work toimplement policy. De Silva says he can see howall these groups are necessary to have a vibrantintellectual debate, and he wants to promotethe idea of greater discussion and debate withinthe framework that they have in Sri Lanka’sparliament before new laws are enacted.“There are lots of little things I would like towork on, but the big picture is the freedom, democracyand equal opportunity--if you can builda society on those foundations, then it will be asustainable and successful society” says de Silva,who predicts a very bright future for Sri Lanka.is a graduate student at the University ofMissouri-St. Louis and a homework helper atthe St. Louis Public Library;tamaka.mann@hotmail.com.Laura (McGranaghan) Roland (’05) lives inPasadena, Calif.; laurajaneroland@gmail.com.Brian Santos (’05, ’06), St. Peters, Mo., isa Spanish teacher with the Francis HowellSchool District.Abigail (Peters) Saul (’05) and herhusband, Robert, have a son, Cayden, born inOctober 2010.Hoang Ta (’05), Hanoi, Vietnam, is managerof State Capital Investment Corporation;hoangtd@scic.vn.Catherine (Zivnuska) Webb (’05),Columbia, Mo., is a student at the Universityof Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.She and her husband, Steve Webb (’07),have a son, Nathan.Jared Atwood (’06) and Addie (Arment)Atwood (’06) live in Oklahoma City, Okla.Jared is an oral and maxillofacial surgeryresident at University of Oklahoma MedicalCenter. Addie is a hairstylist at Eden Salonand Spa; atwoodjared@gmail.com.Ashley (Coleman) Barton (’06), KansasCity, Mo., received her juris doctor, dean’shonors, in May 2010 and is an attorney withthe law firm of Polsinelli Shughart.Sarah Hobbs (’06), Madison, Wis., is anassistant director at Bliss Flow Yoga andWellness Center.Joseph Pini (’06) and Trista DiGiuseppi weremarried on March 5, 2011, in St. Louis. Josephcompleted his master of arts in theatreeducation in 2010; joepini@gmail.com.Sara (Schwent) Vogt (’06) and AdamVogt live in Imperial, Mo. Sara is a registeredSummer 2011 27

nurse at St. John’s Mercy Medical Group,Blue Fish Pediatrics. Adam is an IT specialistfor ThrottleNet. They have two children,Cameron and Katie.Erica Flanagan (’07), Schenectady, N.Y.,received her master’s degree in libraryscience from the University of Missouri in2010, and she is a curator/archivist for theSchenectady County Historical Society;Erica.flanagan@gmail.com.Brandi (Price) Graham (’07), MarylandHeights, Mo., works in editorial development,veterinary medicine, at Reed-Elsevier Publishing.Jenelle Korneman (’07), Cameron, Mo.,is an RN, intensive care unit, at HeartlandRegional Medical Center;carmenjenelle@yahoo.com.Tom Stuart (’07), Topeka, Kan., is assistant directorof financial aid at Washburn University.Ashley Styczynski (’07) is pursuing ajoint MD/MPH degree at the Universityof Chicago and Johns Hopkins BloombergSchool of Public Health. She is studentpresident of the American Medical Women’sAssociation and was awarded a grant from theGates’ Foundation for $100,000 to pursuemicrobicide research.Charity Whan (’07), Independence, Mo.,was chosen as a guest speaker on KnowledgeManagement in Law Firms for the ARMAInternational Conference being held inWashington, D.C., in October 2011;cwhan@polsinelli.com.Abigail Wolcott (’07), Denver, Colo., is statedirector of March for Babies, March of Dimes.Kristi Baur (’08), St. Louis, Mo., is acommunity support specialist for BJCBehavioral Health; kristibaur@gmail.com.Taylor Burks (’08) received orders to reportin October 2011 as the supply officer for NavalStation Key West, and site director/officerin charge of Fleet Supply Center DetachmentKey West. Burks is the youngest officer tohold the Key West position as well as theyoungest current site director/officer incharge in the U.S. Navy Supply Corps. He iscurrently the assistant supply officer onboardthe USS Philippine Sea. Burks is married toElyse (Bragg) Burks (’08, ’09), who isthe head teacher at The Goddard School inJacksonville, Fla.; taylorburks@gmail.com.Jenifer Calandra (’08), Lincoln, Neb.,received her master’s of art in journalism andmass communication from the University ofNebraska-Lincoln and is an associate relationscoordinator for Catholic Health Initiatives-ThePhysician Network.Cliff Carnahan (’08), Harlingen, Texas, is ageneral manager for South Texas AD8.Melanie Cole (’08), St. Louis, Mo., works forthe Mehlville School District;mel.cole.0186@gmail.com.Angela Crawford (’08), Kansas City, Kan., ismanager of eligibility services for the NationalAssociation of Intercollegiate Athletics;acrawford85@mac.com.Megan (Dye) Hainline (’08) andBenjamin Hainline (’10) live in St. Louis,Mo. Megan is a qualified developmentaldisability professional for TouchPoint AutismServices. Benjamin is a registered nurse in theEmergency Department at DePaul Hospital;meg.hainline@gmail.com.Devon Lacy (’08) is one of seven athletictrainers participating in a year-long fellowshipat the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo.Thomas Lecaque (’08, ’10), Knoxville,Tenn., is pursuing a PhD in history at theUniversity of Tennessee. He and his wife,Annie (Tanner) Lecaque (’08), have ason, James.Hannah Minturn (’08), Columbia, Mo., is anadmission counselor at Stephens College.Mary O’Brien (’08) lives in Springfield, Mo.Travis Shively (’08, ’10) and Elena(Alvarez) Shively (’09, ’10) live in KansasCity, Mo. Travis works for BKD, LLP.Emily (Eschbacher) Zelch (’08), Bourbon,Mo., is the community health educator at MissouriBaptist Sullivan Hospital-BJC. She coordinatesa faith-based outreach program aimed atincreasing physical activity in Sullivan, Mo.Emilie Baugh (’09, ’10), St. Louis, Mo., is anassurance associate with Price Waterhouse.Kimberly Biller (’09) has joined the staffat Mercy Health Center Rehabilitation as aspeech and language pathologist.Lindsy Blair (’09) teaches math at ExcelsiorSprings (Mo.) High School.Aaron Bland (’09), Troy, Mo., receivedan MS in criminal justice administrationfrom Lindenwood University in 2010 andis a corrections officer at the MissouriDepartment of Corrections.Laura Brooks (’09), San Francisco, Calif., isan associate marketing manager for Clorox;laurabrooks2@gmail.com.Kara Drury (’09), Kirksville, Mo., is anadministrative assistant at the Adair CountyPublic Library.Sally (Hertz) Gran (’09), Nevada, Iowa, is afarmer at TableTop Farm.Amanda Gray (’09) lives in Kansas City, Mo.;amg640@gmail.com.Ashley Hancock (’09), St. Louis, Mo., is amembership and marketing assistant at TheMagic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.Thomas Higgins (’09, ’11), Linn, Mo., is directorof bands for Maries County R-2 Schools.Michael Huey (’09) is a professionalmusician, composer and sound designer inChicago, Ill.; Michael@officialmichaelhuey.com.Meredith Harrison (’09), New York, N.Y.,is pursuing a master’s degree at New YorkUniversity.Amber (Mueller) Mathews (’09) andEric Mathews (’10) live in Metamora,Ill. Amber is an administrative assistant atBradley University. Eric is a paraprofessionalfor Central Primary School;amueller922@gmail.com.Tom McKee (’09) and Amanda (Balk)McKee (’09) live in Jefferson City, Mo. Tomis a personal banker with UMB Bank.James Scholfield (’09) lives in Kansas City,Mo.; jamescscholfield@gmail.com.Kanna Taylor (’09), St. Charles, Mo., is amarketing and communications specialist atSt. Charles Community College.Audrey Thurman (’09) has joined BKD,LLP’s accounting staff in Wichita, Kan.Cassandra (Remmert) Weber (’09)and Brandon Allen Weber (’07) live inFlorissant, Mo. Cassandra is an actuarial analystwith Mercer.Justin Abbott (’10), Kirksville, Mo., worksfor US Cellular; jba044@gmail.com.Jacob Funke (’10), Kirksville, Mo., is anadmission counselor at Truman StateUniversity; jfunke@truman.edu.Neosha Hayes (’10), St. Peters, Mo., is acommunications assistant for the FrancisHowell School District.Jamie Menown (’10), Kansas City, Mo., is aninpatient staff nurse at Children’s Mercy South.Kristyna Speraneo (’10), Florissant, Mo.,is the elementary orchestra teacher for theFerguson-Florissant School District.Nilesh Amatya (’11) is a medical studentand research technician at the University ofAlabama-Birmingham.Jenna (Moore) Stewart (’11), Fayette, Mo.,is a teacher counselor with Boone CountyFamily Resources; jenna.atish@gmail.com.Julius Wright (’11) lives in St. Charles, Mo.;jawright825@charter.net28 Truman Review

Alumni1930sMaurine (Balance) Anderson (’31), ofColorado Springs, Colo., died May 24, 2011.Before her marriage, she was a teacher atTruman State University. Her husband, HazenV. Anderson, was one of the founders of theEisenhower Osteopathic Hospital.Helen (Gelbach) Campbell (’38), ofKirksville, Mo., died April 9, 2011. She taughtschool in Knox, Randolph and Adair countiesin Missouri. She was an English teacher in theOphelia Parrish Junior High School in Kirksvilleat the time of her retirement in 1967.Dorothy Frances (Hansbrough)Flanagan (’39), of Quincy, Ill., died, April 6,2011. She began her teaching career in 1931 inthe one-room Mark School at the mouth ofthe Fabius River and taught schools in Lewis,Marion and Sullivan counties in Missouri. Sheretired from the Canton, Mo., school systemin 1977 after a total of 33 school-years as anelementary teacher.Elie F. Hedrick (’39), of Des Moines, Iowa,died June 28, 2010. He served three and ahalf years with the U.S. Army during WorldWar II in the Pacific Theater. In 1998, heretired after 33 years of service with theSocial Security Administration.Evelyn (Dodson) Otey (’32) of Shelbina,Mo., died Dec. 6, 2010.Mildred (Epperson) Starr (’33), of Lee’sSummit, Mo., died Aug. 21, 2010. She wasone of the few people to get a teaching jobin 1931 at the height of the Depression andmoved to Lee’s Summit in 1935 to teachEnglish and speech at Lee’s Summit HighSchool. After the death of her husband, Ed,in 1961, she resumed her teaching career atLee’s Summit Jr. High, where she started thespeech curriculum.1940sJohn R. Amedei (’41), of Bevier, Mo., diedApril 30, 2010. John was a sergeant in theU.S. Army and served 40 months duringWorld War II; 32 of those months werespent in over-seas duty, with 21 monthson the front line. He participated in fivebeachhead landings while serving in Africa,Italy, France, Germany and Austria. He taughtat Dewey School for seven years until he wasdrafted into the Army. He taught English,social studies, math, geography, psychology,Golf Enthusiast at Work and PlayGolf has always beena large part of JulieWilliams’ life.Growing up in Brookfield,Mo., she remembers howduring the summers, sheand her sister would waitfor their dad to come homefrom work and take them toplay golf. As she got older,Williams started workingat the golf pro shop duringthe summer months. Shewould often play 18 holesof golf early in the morning,work in the shop during the day, and go backout to the range or the putting green in theevening. Later on, William’s passion for golfinfluenced her career path which led to hercurrent position working as a sports writer forGolfweek magazine.When it came time to start looking atcolleges, Williams’ golf skills led her to TrumanState University when she was recruited bySam Lesseig, the head women’s golf coach.Midway through her freshman year, Williamsbecame involved with the Index, the studentproducednewspaper, where she served invarious capacities including news reporter,assistant news editor, news editor and editorin chief. Covering hard news, Williams spent amajority of her time on the crime beat.“Putting the paper to bed each Wednesdaynight was one of the best feelings I’veexperienced, whether it was at midnight, twoor three in the morning,” says Williams. “Ilearned so much from the Indexers who camebefore me, and looking back, I continue to beimpressed by the quality of that newspaper.”Juggling classes, golf practice and workat the Index meant her days were tightlyscheduled. “Golf practice was always myfavorite part of the day, so the Country Clubsticks in my mind as one of the best thingsabout Kirksville,” says Williams. “The men’sand women’s teams played together a lot whenI was there, and I loved catching up witheverybody on the range and the putting green,grabbing a few teammates for a quick nine,and science in the Bevier school system.For 10 years, he served as high schoolprincipal, often coaching, before becomingsuperintendent in 1958. He accumulated atotal of 48 years in the public school systems.Amy (Smith) Carter (’44), of Paris, Mo.,died Feb. 17, 2011. She taught in Audrain andJulie Williams (’09)and then walking up the18th fairway to see Coachsitting on the clubhouseveranda waiting for us.”After graduatingfrom Truman in 2009,Williams headed south toFlorida for an internshipwith Golfweek magazine.About two months intoher internship, a full-timejob became available, andnow she’s approaching hertwo-year anniversary withthe magazine. A majority ofher time is spent working on Golfweek.com,the magazine’s website, where she handlesthe day-to-day maintenance of scores, shortgamers and photo galleries posted on thewebsite. She also covers women’s golf on thejunior, amateur and college scenes for both themagazine and the website. “I’ve covered a fewLPGA events, and I hope to cover more thelonger I’m with Golfweek,” says Williams.One of the best parts of her job is theopportunity to travel to different areas of thecountry. “I feel very fortunate to have found ajob that puts me on a golf course or thinkingabout golf almost every day, says Williams,who enjoys living near the coast in CocoaBeach, Fla., and working in Orlando, Fla.“I covered my first LPGA major–the KraftNabisco Championship in Rancho Mirage,Calif.–and I’m looking forward to my firstU.S. Women’s Open in July.”She also enjoys meeting people on the roadand telling them she’s a Truman graduate. “It’sfunny, I have this old, sweat-stained Trumanhat I played all my competitive rounds inthe final two years I was in college, and I stillwear it to cover a lot of events,” says Williams.“People always comment on it, and it’s been agreat conversation starter.”Even though she kept extremely busy incollege, Williams says the return on thosecommitments was priceless. “I had a lot goingon with the paper and golf, but I still hadplenty of time with my friends, too,” saysWilliams. “No regrets looking back.”Monroe counties, McMillan Elementary in thecity of Mexico, GPS Elementary School andParis R-2 Elementary School for a total of50 years.William Eugene Clark (’48, ’53), ofMoberly, Mo., died Feb. 18, 2011. In 1966, hewas employed by the Missouri DepartmentSummer 2011 29

of Education as district supervisor of instructionfor nine counties in north central Missouri.He then served as superintendent ofthe Moberly public schools from 1967 to1978 when he retired from that career.Following his retirement in 1978 from schooladministration, Bill was hired by OrschelnIndustries as corporate safety director andlater moved into the position of humanresource manager until his retirement in 1988.James Lewis Griffith, of Essex, Conn.,died Nov. 5, 2010. He entered into fouryears of active military duty serving in theArmy Air Corps during World War II andwas awarded four bronze stars for Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaigns. He worked asan accountant, auditor, tax advisor andmanagement consultant for a state-wideIllinois CPA firm. In 1961, he felt the call toservice again, joining the U.S. Department ofState Agency for International Development(USAID) as a foreign service officer. Over thenext 20 years, he was proud to say he hadhis passport stamped in over 90 developingnations of the world, traveling to live with hisfamily in Ghana, Brazil, Guatemala, Kenya,Panama, Florida and Washington, D.C. HisUSAID work was to supervise audit activitieson U.S. assistance throughout Latin Americaand the Caribbean, and he was responsiblefor planning and directing AID programs for41 countries in Africa and Western Europe.Marjorie (Barb) Hidinger (’41), of CedarRapids, Iowa, died May 2, 2011. She taughtvarious business subjects at the high schoollevel and worked as a secretary at TrumanState University and the University of Iowa.She also worked in various capacities in theCedar Rapids public schools.Margie Nell Kaufman (’46), of Huntsville,Mo., died Dec. 3, 2010. She taught musiceducation in Springfield, Ill., for 35 years.George Kent Kuesel (’41), of Dallas, Texas,died Sept. 16, 2010. He began his career withWFAA Radio as their music librarian andfeatured soloist on “The Early Birds Show”until 1958, which was the last live radio inDallas-Ft. Worth. He sang for approximately3,500 funeral and several hundred weddings.He regularly appeared as Santa Claus on“The Mister Peppermint Show” with JerryHaynes on Channel 8, WFAA-TV.Thomas B. Martin (’41), of St. Petersburg,Fla., died Oct. 13, 2010. He had been aprofessor and administrator at Delta StateUniversity, Bloomsburg (Pa.) State Universityand Florida Southern College. He was anArmy veteran of World War II.Basil L. Morlan (’48, ’62) died May 28, 2010.He taught four years in rural elementaryschools and two years at Milan HighSchool. He was employed by the MissouriDepartment of Conservation and workedas an education advisor from 1949-1966.In 1959, he designed and developed a newcourse of study for a new college level coursein conservation. He taught this course forseveral years for the Science Department atTruman State University, where it was offeredas both graduate and undergraduate credit.He joined the university’s administrative staffin 1966, where he was appointed director ofthe Upward Bound Program, a special collegepreparatory program for selected high schoolstudents. Basil also assisted in supervisingstudent teachers for the university. He retiredfrom the university in 1984.Adaverlee (Jones) Oliver (’43), of DesMoines, Iowa, died Aug. 25, 2010. Shemarried Paul Warner and the two spent 50loving years together enjoying teaching, homebuilding, traveling, camping and caring fortheir rural acreage.Ira O. Pollock (’41), of Oklahoma City,Explorer’sGuides —Phoenix,Scottsdale,Sedona &CentralArizona:A GreatDestination(Second Edition)By Christine (Kinsella) Bailey (’98)Imagine all the adventures you’llhave in Arizona — touring themountains and red deserts, seeingone spectacular natural wonder afteranother: the Grand Canyon, OrganPipe Cactus National Monument.Discover the art galleries, museums,resorts, and cuisine that help makePhoenix and Scottsdale such hotdestinations. The book featurescultural, outdoor and other attractionsas well as information on how to usethe light rail system and highlights onlittle-known gems. This fully revised,updated and full-color second editionis packed with helpful informationwith sidebars by local experts on thingsyou want to know about, like familyfriendlyPhoenix and tips on how touse valuable online resources.MissionaryFitnessBy Calvin Buhler(’00)The divineresponsibilityof sharing theGospel as a fulltimemissionaryis one of thegreatest blessings and opportunitiesin this life. However, it can quicklybecome a burden if the missionaryis not able to effectively manage thephysical and spiritual stresses thataccompany the rigorous schedule andirregular living conditions common tomission life. To help make the missionexperience a blessing and not a burden,Calvin Buhler, a health and humanperformance expert, has combinedcutting-edge research with first-handexperience to create a unique andpowerful program based on principlesthat will prepare the body and spiritof any current or future missionaryfor service. In an easy-to-understandformat, readers will: be reminded ofthe stewardship they have over theirbody; discover how Jesus preparedphysically and spiritually for Hismission; learn advanced strategies toimprove their nutrition; understandwhat to eat, when to eat and how muchto eat; be provided meal plans to guidethem along the way; learn provenmethods to maximize the time theyhave to exercise; know exactly whatexercises to do and how to do them;and much more! By implementingthe information in this book currentand future missionaries will be betterprepared to serve with all their heart,might, mind and strength.The St. LouisWeddingBook:Two Sisters’Guideto YourUltimateWeddingBy Allison(Creager)Hockett (’99) and Emily AyalaThis book includes 13 chaptersof comprehensive lists of our favoritechoices to make planning your St.Louis wedding a breeze. And in thiseconomy, who can afford a weddingplanner? You won’t need one with thisbook! Through research and referrals,30 Truman Review

Okla., died Jan. 22, 2010. After an internshipat St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City,he was assigned to the Naval Station in China.He completed his military service at theNaval Air Station in New Orleans, La. Afterresidencies in Oklahoma City and Columbia,Mo., he began his private practice of generalsurgery in 1951. He retired from practice inDecember of 1990.Ruth (Stith) Roderick (’47), of Kirksville,Mo., died Dec. 21, 2010. After finishing her formaleducation, she was a homemaker. In 1966,she opened a store on the square in Kirksville,the Royale Shoppe, which she ran from itsinception until she closed its doors in 1986.Ernest Rowe Shultheiss (’48), of Lee’sSummit, Mo., died Feb. 13, 2010. He wasmanager of MFA Grain Co. for 34 years and isa veteran of World War II.Ruth (McKinney) Warden (’42), of Quincy,Ill., died June 8, 2010. She taught high schools inKansas City, Excelsior Springs and Hannibal, Mo.Velma (McKay) Yardley (’42), ofSt. Joseph, Mo., died March 21, 2010.She worked for the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation in Washington, D.C., and latermoved to New York and worked for Pringle’sdepartment store. After the war, she andher husband, Paul, settled down in Kirksvillewhere they owned and operated a jewelrystore, and Velma worked for the president ofschools in Kirksville. Velma taught school forover 25 years at Stewartsville, Mo.1950sJames B. Albach (’57) of Macon, Mo.,died March 9, 2011. He entered the U.S.Army in June 1941 and served four andone half years as a first lieutenant in theQuartermaster Corps. He led the MaconHigh School athletic department from 1945to 1950, and altogether, his teams earned 29trophies, including 13 first-place wins. From1951-1952, he served as principal and coachat Clopton High School. He then worked forthe American Lung Association as districtsupervisor for 30 years and retired in 1982.Jane L. Barnett (’57, ’58), of La Plata, Mo.,died April 8, 2011. She taught in the state ofMissouri for 35 years, including elementaryphysical education in Affton, Mo., andhealth and exercise science at Truman StateUniversity until her retirement in l993.Jack C. Bowen (’58, ’61), of Kirksville,Mo., died March 15, 2011. His teaching andcoaching career started in Iowa where hetaught in Pulaski public schools and also atDavis County public schools in Bloomfield.In 1966, he joined the Truman faculty.Throughout his 34 years at Truman, he spent18 years as the director of the IntramuralRecreational Sports Program for both menand women, taught in the Health and ExerciseScience Program with responsibility in theEducation Division with Health and ExerciseScience MAE interns, Field Experiencesupervisor of the students in Healthand Exercise Science program, activitiescoordinator for health and lifetime fitnessclasses, was director of junior highwe’ve put together one go-to site for all of ourfavorite (and not necessarily the most expensive)wedding choices in town. This is the first resourceNOT powered by advertising. It’s friend-to-friendreferrals researched and collected into a graband-goresource for you. 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Emerson May (’59)The accumulated beliefsconcerning spiritual mattersby the author over a lifetimeof 75 years, based on purereason, experience, study,remote viewing, reading,discussions, analysis andsimple logic. Essentially weare all spiritual beings passing through a physicallifetime, a phase of being which will somedayend. The spiritual journey never ends and it isthis journey the author attempts to describe.Life Lessonsfrom Andy WinkBy Steve Paulding (’96)Life Lessons from AndyWink is about a sixth-gradeColorado gifted and talentedstudent who some people sayis very mature for his age andthey’re right. Andy sees thingsdifferently than other sixthgradersdo. His philosophy is we’re all put on thisearth for a reason. 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and high school girl’s basketball camps andwas assistant coach for women’s softball. Heretired from Truman in 2000.Viola Mildred (Anderson) Dent (’56), ofPalmyra, Mo., died Dec. 17, 2010. Viola was anelementary school teacher in Missouri publicschools for over 34 years. Fourteen of thoseyears were spent teaching in rural schoolsin Knox County and three years teachinggrades one and two in Knox City. She movedto Palmyra in 1958 and taught two years inthe Palmyra Elementary School, four years inLewis County schools, six years in MonroeCity, four years as a special education teacherand two years as a guidance counselor forgrades one to eight. She retired from publicschools in 1975, after serving in the Moberlyschool system for five years. After retirement,she served as a teacher of homebound handicappedchildren in Marion County.Lola (Woolf) Edge (’59), of Kirksville, Mo.,died July 9, 2010. She majored in homeeconomics and taught school at Laredo,Mo.; Columbus, Ga.; Linneus, Mo.; GreenCity, Mo.; Hurdland, Mo.; Kirksville, Mo. andHamilton, Ill.Virginia (Fechtling) Guffey (’50), ofKirksville, Mo., died May 13, 2011. She taughtschool for several years and was in businesswith her son for 25 years owning and operatingthe Guffey Honda and Kawasaki Sales andService motorcycle franchised dealerships.Betty J. Moore (’51), of Mexico, Mo., diedAug. 26, 2010. She taught instrumental andvocal music in Missouri and Iowa schoolsfor 12 years and served Baptist churches inMissouri as minister of education and musicfor 23 years.Ronald W. Phillips (’56), of Tahlequah,Okla., died March 26, 2011. He taught schoolfor 50 years, 25 years in Missouri and 25years at Northeastern State University inTahlequah. He served in the Army in themid-’50s and was in the U.S. Army Band andBagpipe Corp.Merta (Perkins) Powers (’53), of KansasCity, Mo., died Sept. 26, 2010. She beganher teaching career in the North Kansas CitySchool District. She retired from teachingafter touching the lives of many children after36 years.Richard Arthur Stelplugh (’54), of Arvada,Colo., died March 30, 2011. He worked asa bank executive, accountant and auditor inseveral Missouri locations, including Macon,Chillicothe, Forsyth, Bolivar and Springfieldfor over 40 years.Rachel Techau (’52), of Brookfield, Mo.,died July 22, 2010. She had taught schoolin Ethel and St. Catharine and retired fromteaching in Hannibal, Mo., schools in 1979.Donald H. West (’58), of Kansas City, Mo.,died April 19, 2011. He began 34 years ofmolding lives at S.M. North High School bothin the classroom and on the football fieldfor a few years. His education had a shortinterruption when he served his countryduring the Korean War.1960sEdward Ray Beasley (’62), of Centralia,Mo., died March 30, 2011. He and his familyopened Beasley Implement Co., and theyoperated the business and farm until 1985. Healso worked from 1965 to 1967 as a districtrepresentative for Allis Chalmers Corp. Hethen worked at Forrest Chevrolet until heretired in 2003.Olivene (Kibble) Baker (’66), of Milan,Mo., died Dec. 3, 2010. She began working inthe Child Development Lab at Truman in 1970and later became an instructor in the Divisionof Home Economics.Patricia (Russell) Caviness (’60), ofKeosauqua, Iowa, died May 26, 2011. She wasa guidance counselor at Cardinal High Schoolin Douds until retiring.Stephen J. Ciska (’62), of Mason City, Iowa,died May 11, 2011.Ella Lee “Billie” Emerson Beal Dray(’63), died Aug. 11, 2010, in Jefferson City,Mo. She spent her adult life as a schoolteacher in the Livingston County area,serving the Avalon, Utica, Southwest andChillicothe school districts for 35 years untilher retirement in 1975.Lucy Mildred (Schooler) Hall (’67), ofColumbia, Mo., died March 13, 2011. Shetaught in rural schools for 14 years. In 1950,she began teaching at Ravanna, and shestarted teaching fourth grade in Princetonthe following year. She earned a master’s inremedial reading at Truman State Universityin 1966 and she taught reading for 14 years,earning the honor of North Central IRAReading Teacher of the Year in 1975. Afterher public school retirement, Lucy starteda preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds at theMercer Baptist Church, and she ran theschool for three years.Gerald Lloyd Harper (’64), of Monett,Mo., died Sept. 2, 2010. He spent three yearsin the military. Besides teaching in Missouri,he also taught at Hamburg, Iowa. He alsocoached basketball, football and track atSmith-Hale, Ervin and Ruskin, where he wasthe first athletic director.Ronald E. Harryman (’67) died June 16,2010. He was a former art teacher and mediadirector at Mehlville High School in St. LouisCounty.Gary Paul Jelinek (’69) died May 29, 2010.He was a general surgeon and surgicaloncologist in metropolitan Detroit, Mich.Thelma (Farr) Jones (’68), of Lancaster,Mo., died Oct. 1, 2010. She taught in Missouriand Iowa school systems retiring after 33 years.Paul H. Johnston (’69), of Webster City,Iowa, died April 28, 2011. He was a sergeantin the United States Army beginning in 1960and served as a computer programmer at thePentagon. He began teaching mathematics inthe Webster City school system in 1962. Hecoached a number of different middle schooland high school sports. He taught for 34 yearsin the Webster City school district and retiredin 1996.Melvin L. Kelly (’68), of Hannibal, Mo., diedAug. 4, 2010. He was an educator and coachmost of his adult life. He retired from AdairCounty R-I Schools in Novinger, Mo.Jerry L. Merrell (’62), of Maywood, Mo.,died Oct. 27, 2010. He retired in 2002 fromthe Cuba (Mo.) School District as superintendentof schools and since then had been engagedin farming on the Merrell family farm.Melvin Snider (’64), of Des Moines, Iowa,died Oct. 4, 2010. Melvin taught and coachedat Kinross, Martinsburg and Tracy schoolsand spent 31 of his 41-year teaching career inthe Ottumwa school district before retiringin 1989.Robert L. Spidle (’62), of West Des Moines,Iowa, died Sept. 15, 2010. He served in theU.S. Navy during World War II. He workedin education for 38 years, teaching, coachingand counseling with the last 20 years at ValleyHigh School. He retired in 1988.Robert Holnback Waller (’63), of GreenValley, Ill., died July 9, 2010. He served hiscountry during the Korean War with theU.S. Army. Robert retired after working35 years in the education field. He was anadministrator at Arlington Heights HighSchool. He later was assistant superintendentin Pittsfield. Then he was superintendent atSherrard Community School District. Heretired as superintendent of South PekinGrade School.1970sMichael C. Archibald (’74), of Runnells,Iowa, died Dec. 31, 2010. He served inthe United States Army and was a Vietnamveteran. Following active duty, Michael servedover 20 years in the Army Reserves achievingthe rank of colonel. He started his career atthe Centerville Police Department in 1963. In1964, he became a special agent for the RockIsland Railroad stationed in Chicago, Ill.; ElReno, Okla.; and Irving, Texas. He served ashead of the Law Enforcement Program at32 Truman Review

Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. In1977, he became the first investigator for theIowa Board of Medical Examiners covering theentire state. He retired in 2001 after beingrecognized with the State Employee of theYear award.Diane (Pulse) Bradley (’75) of Novelty,Mo., died Oct, 12, 2010. She taught in severalschools including Tipton, Schuyler Countyand 27 years at Adair County R-II School atBrashear, Mo., where she was also a guidancecounselor and later superintendent. Sheretired in 2008.Lee Warren Bross (’72), of Palmyra, Mo.,died Jan. 27, 2011. He served his countryin the U.S. Army and worked for the U.S.government for many years.Dennis J. Cupp (’77), of Moberly, Mo.,died March 14, 2011. Prior to retirement, heworked at the Moberly Police Department for33 years and was chief of the department atthe time of his retirement.Frank A. Davey (’70), of Springville, Iowa,died March 14, 2011. He served in the IowaNational Guard for several years. He was apartner at McGladrey and Pullen and workedas a certified public accountant for manyyears in the Cedar Rapids area.Terry L. Griffith (’75), of Lake of theOzarks, Mo., died July 29, 2010. He wasa teacher and coached many Little Leagueteams during high school and college. He alsoworked in banking and finance.Harold Davis Harrison Jr. (’75), ofKirksville, Mo., died April 11, 2011. He wasan educator in the Putman County R-I SchoolDistrict for many years, authoring a bookabout football during that time. Most recently,he served as the head junior high footballcoach for the Kirksville R-III School District.Fannie Bess Howard (’71), of Hannibal,Mo., died June 5, 2010. She worked as ahome economist for the Missouri ExtensionCenter for 10 years, serving the rural areas ofPrinceton and Unionville, Mo.Rebecca Sue King-Evanoski, of Kirksville,Mo., died July 24, 2010. She was employedby a human service agency in Marshalltown,Iowa, for a number of years until returning toKirksville in 1993. For the past 17 years, Rebeccawas employed as a community supportspecialist for Preferred Family Health Care.Jane Marie (Hollenbeck) Mauck (’70) diedAug.18, 2010. She taught junior and seniorhigh English in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Kirksville,Mo., for over 30 years and substituted foreight years.Norman Ray Miller (’71), of Oelwein, Iowa,died Aug. 16, 2010. He was a veteran of theKorean War serving in the U.S. Army. Hewas an educator in the Oelwein CommunitySchools for 35 years, the last four years as juniorhigh principal, retiring in 1990. He was aBuilding a Healthier WorldAndrew Dykens (’97) has combined hismedical education and his desireto help others to create Peace Care,a nonprofit organization designed to bringcommunity health solutions to every corner ofthe globe.After graduating from Truman with adegree in biology, Dykens volunteered forthe Peace Corps, serving from 1997-1999in Mauritania, West Africa. Through hisexperiences in the Peace Corps, he developedan interest in global health and would laterutilize the organization as a partner forlaunching Peace Care.“Health is intrinsically linked to hope,and I truly believe that with hope, one haseverything,” Dykens said.Peace Care is a collaboration betweenthe Peace Corps, U.S. health care traininginstitutions and local communities to builda healthier world. Peace Care is essentially aconsulting body providing technical expertisefor volunteer projects. It links the resourcesof academic institutions with the expertise ofthe Peace Corps, which already has a presencein numerous communities around the world.What makes Peace Care unique is that itfocuses not on simply volunteering, but inbuilding sustainable health organizations thatwill be able to serve the community for yearsto come.“Peace Corps volunteers, being integratedwithin the community and trained extensivelyin cultural competency and local language, arehighly qualified field workers,” Dykens said.“Peace Care works with those volunteers whohave training and a background in health toconduct projects in a sustainable manner bycollaborating with a local counterpart.”Currently, Peace Care has collaborativeagreements in place with Peace Corps postsin Uganda, Jordan and Senegal, and is indiscussions with several other countries.Peace Care is not a government entity, butrather a nonprofit organization. To cover thecosts of its pilot project in Senegal, Peace Careraised $10,000 during a 12-day pledge drive.past junior high athletic director and was alsothe “Voice of the Oelwein Huskies” footballgames and other athletic events for 54 years.Russell E. Myers (’70), of Lincoln, Neb.,died July 17, 2010. He was a sales consultantfor Information Analytics in Lincoln. Priorto moving to Lincoln, he and his wife ownedOttumwa Tent and Awning. After selling theirbusiness in 2004, he became a sales managerat McGregor Furniture in Ottumwa, Iowa.Andrew Dykens (’97) (on left), the founder andexecutive director of Peace Care, shown withmembers of the Peace Care team during a pilotprogram in Senegal.While Peace Care does collaborate with thePeace Corps, one major difference betweenthe two organizations is that Peace Care doesnot require service commitments. Anyoneinterested in volunteering can offer assistancein various capacities at http://www.peacecare.org/Home/volunteer-form.Dykens, who works as an assistantprofessor of family medicine at the Universityof Illinois-Chicago and as a clinical physicianat UIC’s Mile Square Health Center,developed the idea for Peace Care as acapstone project for his public health degreein 2008.“Peace Care holds a component of all ofmy worlds—public health, medicine, thePeace Corps and education—it is who I am,”Dykens said.A native of Carl Junction, Mo., Dykensgraduated from Truman in 1997, duringwhich time he was mentored by BrentBuckner, professor of biology, whoseguidance continues to be a positive influence.Dykens received his medical degree fromthe University of Missouri-Columbiaand completed his residency at the UICDepartment of Family Medicine ResidencyProgram. At Truman, he was a member of thewrestling team and was active in Blue Key.He and his wife, Lauren, live in Chicago withtheir daughter Sevilla.—Travis MilesMary Carol (Moyer) Yowell (’70, ’71), ofKirksville, Mo., died March 28, 2011. She hada variety of jobs, primarily in bookkeeping forseveral governmental agencies.1980sErnest E. Green III (’89), of St. Louis, Mo.,died Dec. 20, 2010. He was the deputy chiefSummer 2011 33

A Family AffairJohn R. Kirk, former president of the First District NormalSchool, one of the former names of Truman State University,may have died in 1937, but his family’s connection to theUniversity is still going strong. Kirk’s great-great niece Susan(Troutman) See graduated from Truman in 1976 with a bachelor ofmusic, and she was not the only legacy to follow in Kirk’s footsteps.About 20 relatives and counting have attended Truman, includingall of See’s siblings and most of their spouses; See’s children and theirspouses; many cousins; her husband; and even See’s parents who tooknight classes once their kids were grown. Last year, See’s niece CaitlinTroutman attended the Joseph Baldwin Academy on the Trumancampus during summer 2010 and could be the next attendee.“We laugh that we can have our own alumni chapter,” says See.“My children never thought they would go to the same college theirparents went to, and when they visited the school, just like us, theyfell in love with it.”See said she did not attend Truman (then known as NortheastMissouri State University) because of her relation to John Kirk, butshe knew a lot about the Kirk family and the connection to Kirksvillebecause of her mother’s extensive research into family history. Alarge number of See’s relatives have not only attended Truman buthave become teachers, maintaining the same devotion to educationthat Kirk had throughout his life. In 1878, Kirk graduated from theuniversity as valedictorian of his class, worked as a superintendantand a teacher in several Missouri school districts for more than 20years, and then became president of his alma mater. After retirement,Kirk continued his education and obtained two additional degrees,including a master’s of education.“I know that Truman doesn’t focus on the teaching so much nowthat it’s branched out into other areas, but that remains a strongconnection for my family,” said See, who teaches piano. She has along-lasting connection with many of her professors and even helpedone pack for a move to Montana.Family reunions with the Kirk side of the family keep theTruman spirit alive among the relatives. See even joked that although“Truman” would be hard to say for a baby, she needs to start workingon her one-year-old grandchild to keep the Truman tradition alive forKirk’s relatives.—Baillie JamesabovE: Susan (Troutman) See(’76) says her family has theirown little Truman alumnichapter. Pictured L-R: sonin-lawBrad Smith (’08),daughter Rachel (See) Smith(’06), husband Richard See(’79), Susan, daughter-in-lawMorgan (Hamer) See (’04)and son Nathan See (’03).Left: This postcard with aNew Year’s greeting was sentby John R. Kirk, a formerpresident of the University andthe great-great uncle of Susan(Troutman) See (’76).of the University City Police Department.Recognized as a leader and educator in hisfield, he taught supervisory classes at the St.Louis County Municipal Police Academy andauthored several articles for law enforcementpublications.F. “Buck” Laughlin (’81), of Red Oak, Iowa,died May 21, 2011. His first teaching job wasin Knoxville, from 1976 until 1983. In 1983, hetook a position as principal at Cumberland-Massena Community School District for threeyears before moving back to Knoxville wherehe served as principal for two years. Buckmoved to Red Oak in 1988 and was serving aselementary principal.Scott Fuller Nash (’85), of Ottumwa,Iowa, died Dec. 4, 2010. He was managerof ITT Financial, where he had been named“Manager of the Year” several times. He alsoworked for Mississippi Valley Regional BloodCenter in Ottumwa and was a painter forBilly Whittle Collection. He was involved infundraising for many local charities, includingShop with a Cop, Camp Sunnyside and theDARE program.Leonard Lee Sternfels (’85), of O’Fallon,Mo., died Jan. 17, 2011. He was employed as ascience teacher and retired from Ft. ZumwaltSchool District after 33 years.1990sDaniel Eugene Bodenhamer (’95), ofLeonardville, Kan., died March 3, 2011.Dan worked in the insurance industry andachieved an AIS, API and AAI status withFarm Bureau Insurance in Manhattan as asenior quality assurance associate.Summer 2011 35

NewsmakersCarol Ann (Wegehoft)Johnson (’57), a formertennis, track and cheerleadingcoach and physical educationteacher, was honored withThe Spry Magazine Inspiration Award. TheDecember 2010 issue of the magazine featuredJohnson on the cover along with twoother recipients of the award. The storyfeatured inside the magazine noted thatJohnson has “devoted the majority of her75 years to supporting the health and fitnessof folks in her Palmyra, Mo., community.”www.SpryLiving.comMary Alice Hill (’67)was honored with one ofthe Women’s InternationalCenter Living Legacy Awards,which were presented atthe University of San Diego on Jan. 15,2011. Hill is recognized as an advocatefor women in sports and drug abuseprevention. With $35 million projectclients like Disney, Hill currently excelsin economic development, communitydevelopment, tourism, downtownrevitalization, grant writing and citygovernment.John Barulich (’68), West Caldwell,N.J., was inducted into the McNair Hallof Fame in May 2010 as the “winningestcoach in Jersey City” with more than 200career wins and a four-time winner of theHudson County Coach of the Year Award.He coached soccer at McNair for 23 years.He retired from teaching at McNair AcademicHigh School in Jersey City (rankedas the top N.J. School) in 2005. He and hiswife, Mary, have one son, Brian.Mitch Ridgway (’79) was inductedinto the 2010 Missouri Track and CrossCountry Coaches Association Hall of Famein recognition of the impact he has had ontrack and field. He has served for 28 yearsas a track coach and 23 as the head coachat Mexico (Mo.) High School. Ridgway hasbeen named the 3A Coach of the Yearthree times and the National Federation’sCoach of the Year for Missouri one time.He has authored a book, 22.5 a Coach’sStory, in honor of the young track athletesof Missouri.Larry Lunsford (’81, ’83)was selected as one of only150 Rotarians in the worldto receive Rotary’s ServiceAbove Self Award. The award,which is the highest honor for individualRotarians, recognizes Rotarians who havedemonstrated exemplary humanitarianservice with an emphasis on personalvolunteer efforts and active involvement inhelping others through Rotary. Lunsfordserves as senior vice president/chief financialofficer for Bernstein-Rein AdvertisingInc. in Kansas City, Mo.Beth (Morrison) Klein(’83) was honored as one ofthe “21 Leaders for the 21stCentury” at an annual galabenefitting Women’s eNewson May 3, 2011. Women’s eNews honorsindividuals who are dedicated to improvingthe lives of women. In addition, Moremagazine named Klein as one of the “50Women You Want on Your Side” in itsMay 2011 edition, which also includedMichelle Obama, Hillary Clinton andOprah Winfrey. An activist attorney forthe enslaved, Klein is the founder andmanaging shareholder at Klein | Frank,P.C. She was also named as a ColoradoSuperlawyer in 2006 to the presentand one of the Top 500 Personal InjuryLawyers in the United States.Brian J. Campbell (’84),of Los Angeles, Calif., wasnamed as the U.S. StateDepartment’s 56th FranklinFellow. Campbell is a memberof the Vice Presidential Advance Team andtravels nationally and internationally toassist with site preparation and logisticalsupport for Vice President Biden’s events.The Department of State created theFranklin Fellows Program to strengthen itsability to deal with issues facing Americansand the international community byinvolving Americans in creating the policiesto confront them. The program providesunique opportunities for professionalswith a minimum of five years of relevantexperience to serve a detail or sabbaticalyear as Fellows at the Department of Stateor at the U.S. Agency for InternationalDevelopment (USAID). The goal of theprogram is for fellows to provide valuableand pertinent advice, views, opinions,alternatives or recommendations onforeign policy and development issuesfacing the nation.Mary McFarland (’84)was recognized by theRitenour Board of Educationfor collecting and donatingthousands of pop tabs forthe Ronald McDonald House, a programthat provides a “home-away-from-home”for families so they can stay near theirhospitalized child at little or no cost.McFarland’s story was also featured inSuburban Journals of Greater St. Louis whichstated, “In 2010, McFarland’s 228,000collection made enough money for a familyof four to stay at the Ronald McDonaldHouse for 27 nights.” McFarland is a PEand health teacher at Ritenour High Schoollocated in Northwest St. Louis County.Sherri (Elliott) Thomas(’88) received the WalsworthConsummate ProfessionalAward presented by theMissouri Association ofSecondary School Principals (MASSP). Theaward recognizes a practicing administratorwho makes contributions to school andcommunity; demonstrates leadershipin improving student achievement;demonstrates leadership to principalsand MASSP; ensures the school climateis positive and reflects high staff andstudent morale; is respected by students,colleagues, parents and the communityat large; and serves as a mentor to otheradministrators. The award includes a $500scholarship to a student in the recipient’s36 Truman Review

school. Thomas was also awarded theSouth Central Missouri Association ofSecondary School Principal’s AssistantPrincipal of the Year and was recognizedby her district at the November 2010Rolla Public School Board Meeting byBoard President Kelly Long. Thomas is theassistant principal at Rolla (Mo.) MiddleSchool and is an adjunct professor forWilliam Woods University.Jill (Robb) Williams (’88) washonored with the Hall of Fame Awardpresented at the Kirksville, Mo.,Chamber of Commerce annual banqueton Jan. 19, 2011. The award recognizedWilliams’ service to the Chamberwhich spanned more than two decadesof service including serving as a pastpresident and board member and golftournament chairperson. Williams is vicepresident and banking center managerfor Bank Midwest in Kirksville.Darin Powell (’90, ’92) was namedthe 2011 Missouri High School Principalof the Year by the Missouri Associationof Secondary School Principals (MASSP).Powell, who serves as principal at BowlingGreen (Mo.) High School, was awardedthe recognition based on his impact inthe areas of collaborative leadership;curriculum, instruction and assessment;and his personalization of the learningenvironment.Timmer Willing (’93) was namedthe 2011 Division II Assistant Coachof the Year for Men’s Tennis by theIntercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA).Timmer is the assistant coach at theUniversity of California-San Diego.Marjorie (Iwai) Maas (’02) wasamong the “10 Outstanding YoungOmahans” recognized by the OmahaJaycees. The awards honor peoplebetween the ages of 21 and 40 whostrive for excellence and have a strongcommitment to community service andpersonal and professional development.Maas was named director at Nebraskansfor the Arts, an advocacy organization forarts-related legislation.Sarah (Spader) Stein(’02, ’03) was among the10 recipients of the 2011Doctoral Fellowships inAccounting presented bythe Deloitte Foundation. Representingacademic institutions from across thenation, each grantee receives $25,000during their final year of coursework andsubsequent years as they complete theirdoctoral dissertation. Stein is pursuingher PhD in accounting at the Universityof Missouri-Columbia.Michael Amador (’03), a captain inthe Missouri National Guard, was awardedthe Army Commendation Medal. An IraqWar veteran, he has also received theBronze Star, the Army Achievement Medal,the Global War on Terrorism ServiceMedal, the Combat Action Badge and theIraq Campaign Medal.Patrick Silvey (’09) was awardedthe inaugural Midwest Association ofGraduate Schools (MAGS) Excellencein Teaching Award. The MAGSselection committee cited Silvey for his“outstanding application, evaluations andrecommendations” and described himas an exemplary teacher. The committeewas particularly impressed with hiseffective mentoring and ability to engagestudents in the learning process. Silvey isa graduate teaching assistant at TrumanState University.Abigail Temple (’09) was awardeda Fulbright U.S. Student Programscholarship to Russia to teach English asa foreign language during the 2010-2011academic year. The Fulbright Programis the flagship international educationalexchange program sponsored by the U.S.government and is designed to increasemutual understanding between the peopleof the United States and the people ofother countries.Faculty & StaffLester “Fred” Boyce Jr., of Milford, N.H.,died May 15, 2010. He was a U.S. MarineCorp veteran of World War II. He wasemployed as a CPA for Price Waterhouse forseveral years and left to teach at the Universityof Connecticut. From 1958-1961, he wasthe editor of the Journal of Accountancy andlater returned to teach accounting at theUniversity of Maine-Orono through the 1970s.In the mid-1980s, he taught at Truman untilhis retirement in 1991.Todd Steven Phillips, of Macon, Mo., diedMarch 31, 2011, due to a motorcycle accidentin Camdenton, Mo. He was the director ofthe Student Success Center at Truman.FriendsEverett Leo Funk, of Columbia, Mo.,died June 6, 2011. Following high school,he taught at a rural school in Iron County,Mo., then entered the Army and servedin World War II in Belgium and Germany.In 1949, he began teaching in St. Charles,Mo., and taught physics and chemistry forfive years before accepting the position ofsuperintendent at Lancaster (Mo.) HighSchool in 1953. In 1954, he changed careersand became the cashier for Schuyler CountyState Bank in Lancaster. He later becamepresident of the bank, and he and hiswife, Carrie, purchased the bank in 1973.They sold the bank in 1984 and moved toColumbia in 1992. The Funks establishedthe Funk Swimming Scholarship at Truman in2006 in honor of their granddaughter, KatieFunk, a 2006 Truman graduate. In 2007,Leo and Carrie created the John AndrewCrossett Scholarship in honor of theirgrandson, who graduated summa cum laudefrom Truman in 2005.M. Alice White of Monroe City, Mo., diedDec. 22, 2010. She taught school for manyyears in the states of Florida and Missouri.She moved to the Monroe City area in 1989and spent her retirement years hunting,traveling and visiting friends and relatives.She left Truman State University a bequestto create the Samuel A. Jeffries and AliceWhite Scholarship fund.Send obituaries toOffice of AdvancementMcClain Hall 205100 E. Normal Ave.Kirksville, Mo. 63501Summer 2011 37

The Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter holds a Send-offevent each year at Cosmo Park in Columbia, Mo.38 Truman ReviewSummer Send-offsTruman alumni, students, families andfriends are invited to attend one ofthe Summer Send-off events hostedby the University’s alumni chapters andclubs. The events are designed to welcomenew Truman students and introduce themand their parents to members of the Trumanfamily living in their area.These casual events provide anopportunity for incoming students to askquestions about college life and becomeacquainted with other Truman studentsbefore they start the fall semester. Makingconnections with alumni and other studentscan help ease the anxiety new students mayexperience as they embark on their collegecareer. The incoming students also enjoyhearing about the experience alumni hadat Truman whether the alumni graduatedrecently or many years ago.Check out the calendar of alumnievents on page 40 to see locations for thesend-off events.Next National Spirit Day: Oct. 7Even if you can’t make it to Kirksville for Homecoming 2011,you can be a part of the festivities wherever you are byparticipating in Truman’s National Spirit Day on Oct. 7,2011. Plan to wear purple or Truman apparel and watch the TrumanAlumni Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TrumanAlumni)for opportunities to win prizes.“Truman’s reputation as a premier university has grown to anational scale, and we have fantastic Truman alumni throughoutthe world,” said Jessica (Neighbors) Hill (’99), past president of theTruman Alumni Board. “I hope everyone will show they are ‘Bulldogs Forever’ byparticipating in the next National Spirit Day during Homecoming weekend.”Starting in 2011, the Truman Alumni Association designated the first Friday in themonths of April and October as National Spirit Days. The Alumni Association kickedoff the University’s very first National Spirit Day on April 1, 2011, with a photocontest on the Truman Alumni Facebook page. Alumniwere invited to post photos demonstrating their Bulldogspirit, and alumni whose photos received the most“Likes” won Truman T-shirts.The purpose of National Spirit Day is to promoteTruman to prospective students, to give alumni andfriends an opportunity to display their pride intheir alma mater and to create awareness ofthe University locally, nationwide andinternationally.Meet theNewest Face inAlumni RelationsStephanieAhrens-Mills(’07, ’10) hasjoined the AdvancementOffice staff at Trumanas the new alumnirelations coordinator.She replaces StacyTucker-Potter (’02) whotook on a new role as theannual fund manager atTruman earlier this year.“We are delighted to welcomeStephanie to our staff,” said DeniseStephanieAhrens-Mills(’07, ’10)Smith (’79), director of alumni relations.“She has a high level of enthusiasm andis dedicated to Truman!”“As a Truman alumna, I feel honoredto be working with the Universityand with fellow alumni,” said Ahrens-Mills. “I look forward to working witheveryone.”Ahrens-Mills received a B.A. incommunications from Truman in 2007and a master’s in elementary educationin 2010. She began her duties in hernew position at the end of March 2011and will provide support to Truman’salumni chapters and clubs, officers andother key volunteers within the TrumanAlumni Association and assist in theplanning and coordinating of alumnievents and activities.In February, the Northeast Missouri AlumniChapter sponsored a reception following theannual Gold Medal Concert held on the Trumancampus. The concert provides an opportunityfor Truman students to perform as soloists withthe University Symphony Orchestra, which isconducted by Sam McClure, professor of music.Gold Medalists

Alumni Leadership ConferenceDuring Homecoming 2011, allalumni are invited to attend theAlumni Leadership Conferencesponsored by the Truman AlumniAssociation. The conference will beheld in the Student Union Building,7:30 a.m-1 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011,and includes breakfast and lunch.The objective of the conference is tobring alumni together to share ideas andstrengthen Truman’s alumni network.Participants will learn about leadershipopportunities and have a chance to networkwith other alumni leaders.The Alumni Association offers variouslevels of leadership opportunities that rangefrom serving as a chapter or club officer tohelping plan a single event to volunteering atevents such as Homecoming.The conference is free of charge; seatingis limited, and participants are encouragedto RSVP for the conference to reserve aspace. Contact the Office of Advancement,(800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133,alumnievents@truman.edu or visithttp://alumni.truman.edu/Homecoming2011/Conference.asp.Golden Alumni EventsIf you graduated from Trumanin 1961, you are invited to somespecial events that will take placeduring Homecoming 2011.On Friday evening, Oct. 7, 2011, atthe Alumni and Friends Celebration/Hall of Fame Banquet held in theStudent Union Building, you canput on a graduation cap and gownand participate in the annual GoldenAlumni Diploma Ceremony where youwill receive a commemorative diplomapresented by University President TroyD. Paino.If you missed the Golden AlumniDiploma Ceremony for your graduationyear, you are invited to participate thisyear. All Golden Alumni who participatein the Golden Alumni DiplomaCeremony receive a complimentarydinner ticket for the Alumni and FriendsCelebration/Hall of Fame Banquet;additional tickets are $20 for adultsand $10 for children age 12 and under.That same weekend, all alumniwho graduated in 1961 or earlier arealso invited to the Golden AlumniReunion Luncheon on Saturday, Oct.8, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. in the StudentDorothy Ruth Speck (’60, ’63) was amongthe alumni who received a commemorativediploma presented by President TroyD. Paino at last year’s Golden AlumniDiploma Ceremony.Union Building. All alumni and guestsattending the Golden Alumni ReunionLuncheon will receive Truman bagscourtesy of the Truman AlumniAssociation. Tickets for the luncheonare $10 for adults and $7 for childrenage 12 and under.For more details, contact theOffice of Advancement,(800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133or visit the Homecoming website atalumni.truman.edu/Homecoming.asp.Details will also be mailed to classmembers this summer.Truman Travel Program:Planning Ahead for2012 and 2013The Truman AlumniAssociation isorganizing atrip to Ireland in 2012and is seeking ideasfor destinations for2013. Alumni, friendsand all other members of the Trumancommunity are invited to participatein trips offered through the TrumanTravel Program. If you have suggestionsfor future destinations or would like toreceive information on upcoming travelopportunities, please contactDenise Smith, directorof alumni relations,(660) 785-4133,dlsmith@truman.edu.TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMTRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMJoin the TrumanTravel Programon a tripto Irelandin 2012.TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMTRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMHomecoming Weekend: Oct. 7-9, 2011Alumni and friends are invited to a fun-filled weekend during Homecoming onOct. 7-9, 2011. Some of the traditional events include the Parade, 5K Run andthe Alumni and Friends Celebration/Hall of Fame Banquet. A Ribbon-CuttingCeremony will be held to celebrate the opening of the new Health Sciences wing addedto the Pershing Building followed by a dedication ceremony for one of the labs within thefacility named in honor of Fontaine Piper. Alumni can show their Bulldog spirit at a PepRally and Truman sporting events such as football and the annual alumni rugby matches. Inaddition, a number of University departments and groups will be hosting receptions.alumni.truman.edu/Homecoming.aspTRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMTRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITYALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM41 Truman Review Summer 2011 39

Calendar of Events for Alumni and FriendsJuly16 Lenexa, Kan.Kansas City Alumni Chapter:Truman Golf Fore Scholarship 4-Person Scramble atFalcon Ridge Golf Course18 Englewood, Colo.Colorado Alumni Chapter:Annual Banquet at Maggiano’s Little Italy20 Tempe, Ariz.Arizona Alumni Chapter: Quiz Night at Rula Bula20 Ashland, Mo.Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter: Social Hour/Networking Event at Woody’s Pub & Grill21 Windsor Heights, IowaIowa Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off at Windsor HeightsCommunity Center at Colby Park23 Quincy, Ill.Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter:Quincy Gems vs. Hannibal Cavemen Baseball Game24 Palatine, Ill.Chicago Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off at Twin Lakes Golf Course30 St. Louis, Mo.St. Louis Alumni Chapter:Cardinals vs. Cubs Baseball Game31 Dallas, TexasDallas Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off, location TBDAugust2 Cape Girardeau, Mo.Truman Alumni Association:Student Send-off at Osage Community Center4 Columbia, Mo.Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off at Cosmo Park6 O’Fallon, Mo.St. Louis Alumni Chapter:River City Rascals Baseball Game7 St. Charles, Mo.St. Louis Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off at the Columns9 Kirksville, Mo.Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off in the Student Union Building,Truman campus13 Arlington Heights, Ill.Chicago Alumni Chapter: Arlington Park Racetrack13 Springfield, Mo.Springfield Alumni Club:Student Send-off at Faith Lutheran Church40 Truman Review14 Kansas City, Mo.Kansas City Alumni Chapter:Student Send-off at Loose Park20 St. Louis, Mo.St. Louis Alumni Chapter: St. Louis Art Museum,Tour of “Restoring an American Treasure: ThePanorama of the Monumental Grandeur of theMississippi Valley”SEPTEMBER1 Kirksville, Mo.Truman Football Tailgate4 Des Moines, IowaIowa Alumni Chapter: Meals from the HeartlandFood-Packaging Service Event at Hy-Vee Hall17 Lee’s Summit, Mo.Kansas City Alumni Chapter: Wine Tasting25 Chicago, Ill.Chicago Alumni Chapter:Brunch at Reza’s RestaurantOctober7-9 Kirksville, Mo.Truman State University Homecomingalumni.truman.edu/homecoming.asp7 Truman State Universitynational Spirit DaySupport your alma mater by wearing purple orTruman gear!11 St. Charles, Mo.St. Louis Alumni Chapter:Social Hour at Little Hills Winery & Restaurant22 Chicago, Ill.Chicago Alumni Chapter:Truman Trivia and Ronza NightNOVEMBER11 Kansas City, Mo.Kansas City Alumni Chapter:Boulevard Brewery Tour and Tasting15 Kirksville, Mo.Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter:Fall BanquetDecember8 Jefferson City, Mo.Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter:Freshman Care Package Event at Prison Brews14 Kirksville, Mo.Truman Alumni Association andNortheast Missouri Alumni Chapter:Pizza Party for Truman’s Winter GraduatesAll events subject to change. Get details on all upcoming alumni events!Visit http://alumni.truman.edu or call (800) 452-6678.ALUMNICHAPTERSArizona ChapterVid Vidyasagara (’92)trumanaz@yahoo.comChicago ChapterNicole (Ragusa) Higgins (’95)tsuchicago@yahoo.comColorado ChapterDenise Smith (’79)dlsmith@truman.eduDallas ChapterRob Flanaganrob@robflanagan.comIowa ChapterCindy Spiker (’93)iowaalumni@truman.eduKansas City ChapterAlice (Moore) Arredondo (’02)kcalumni@truman.eduMid-Atlantic ChapterDeAnn Malone (’93)eodbrt@gmail.comMid-Missouri ChapterTania (Hart) Cook (’85)midmoalumni@truman.eduNortheast MissouriChapterVon Abbott (’79)vabbott@truman.eduSt. Louis ChapterJason Turk (’02)jason.turk@gmail.comALUMNIClubsFlorida ClubDenise Smith (’79)dlsmith@truman.eduHouston, Texas ClubTanner Williams (’02)tannerwilliams@gmail.comSpringfield, Mo. ClubCarrie (Powell) Kleinsorge(’77, ’81)ckleinsorge@logrog.netUpper Midwest ClubDenise Smith (’79)dlsmith@truman.eduALUMNIRelationsDirector of Alumni RelationsDenise L. Smith (’79)(800) 452-6678(660) 785-4174dlsmith@truman.eduStephanie Ahrens-Mills (’07, ’10)(660) 785-4167sahrensmills@truman.edu

Bright Minds Bright Futures CampaignTops $30 Million GoalAs announced by PresidentTroy D. Paino at theCommencementceremonies on May 7, TrumanState University has surpassed its$30 million goal in its “BrightMinds Bright Futures” fundraising campaign.The five-year effort, Truman’s first-evercomprehensive campaign, which began on July1, 2006, and concluded on June 30, 2011,featured several major initiatives, includingstudent scholarships, student enrichment andacademic programs, faculty support, athleticsand mission enhancement.More than $30.5 million was generatedin cash, multi-year pledges and new plannedgift commitments made toward the campaign.Nearly $13.7 million was raised for studentscholarships, a centerpiece of the campaign.In addition, $8.25 million was raised forstudent enrichment and academic programs,impacting areas such as study abroad,library enhancements, lectureships, studentundergraduate research, programs to benefit theschools and departments, culturalprograms and internships.“I am deeply grateful to thethousands of alumni and friendswho responded so generouslyto our call for support,” saidPresident Troy D. Paino. “More than 18,000 giftswere received, including more than 12,000 fromalumni, to the campaign over the past five years.”“It was essential for Truman to meet thegoal during its inaugural comprehensivecampaign,” continued President Paino. “Wehave established a solid base for future campaignefforts as private gift support will increasingly bean important component of securing Truman’svitality in the years ahead.”Chuck Foudree, a 1966 Truman alumnus andretired vice president and chief financial officerfor Harmon Industries in Kansas City, Mo.,served as campaign chair and led a corps of morethan 100 volunteers. “The devotion and impactof our volunteers on the “Bright Minds BrightFutures” campaign is inestimable,” said Foudree.Bequest from M. Alice WhiteEstablishes Major Scholarship ProgramTruman State Universitywill receive a bequestin excess of $500,000from the estate of the lateMarjorie Alice White ofMonroe City, Mo.The substantial gift willcreate the Samuel A. Jeffriesand Alice White Scholarshipfund at Truman and becomeone of the largest scholarshipMarjorie AliceWhiteprograms established through the University’sFoundation.Recipients of the scholarship willdemonstrate and maintain a 3.0 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale and produce evidenceof good citizenship, participation in extracurricularactivities and leadership.Scholarship awards will be equivalent to onehalfof the cost of tuition, room and board forMissouri students at Truman, or approximately$7,000. The awards will be renewable for aperiod of four years, provided that academic andcitizenship standards are maintained. When fullyendowed, the fund will support scholarshipsfor at least three Missouri students attendingTruman annually.“We are very grateful to Alice White forher foresight and generosity in establishing thissignificant scholarship program at Truman,”said University President Troy D. Paino.“Generations of Missouri students will receivethe gift of a Truman education as a result of thisbequest. Alice was an educator and advocate oflifelong learning, and her legacy will continuethrough this scholarship program.”Born in Lewis County Mo., Alice White waseducated in country schools and graduated fromDurham High School. She attended the Universityfrom 1939 to 1941, and began teaching in oneroomrural schools in northeast Missouri.Following a teaching stint in Zephyrhills,Fla., White returned to Missouri and completedher teaching career at Louisiana, Mo. She movedto Monroe City in retirement and enjoyedhunting, fishing and collecting antiques. Sheis remembered as a strict but fair teacher whoearned the respect of her students and greatlyinfluenced the lives of many schoolchildren.The scholarship is also named for SamuelJeffries, the son of Samuel and Adele Jeffries,lifelong friends of White, who was tragicallykilled in a bicycle accident many years ago.43 Truman Review Summer 2011 41

Truman’s School of Business has receiveda $100,000 gift from Larry and Janet(Thompson) Rigdon to help perpetratethe school’s tradition of producing high-qualitygraduates for business careers. Designed to ensurethat the School of Business remains competitiveand relevant, the Larry and Janet RigdonBusiness Excellence Fund will provide multiplepurposesupport to enhance resources for studentscholarships, recruitment of faculty, studentleadership development opportunities, facultydevelopment, lectureships, course development,equipment and future priorities as they emerge.A successful entrepreneur, Larry Rigdon beganhis career in public accounting and advanced tobecome one of the nation’s premier leaders in theoffshore marine services industry. A Kirksvillenative, Larry has worked around the globe, including Egypt, Mexicoand Southeast Asia. During his career, he progressed through a series ofmanagement positions at several companies as the offshore marine serviceindustry experienced significant consolidations during the 1980s and1990s. As the executive vice president of Tidewater, one of the world’slargest marine-services providers, Larry was responsible for operations inareas including the United States, the Middle East and the former SovietLarry (’70) and Janet (Thompson) Rigdon (’71)visited the Truman campus this spring whenLarry served as the Commencement speakerfor Truman’s graduation ceremonies onMay 7, 2011.Union, among others.By 2002, Larry had started his own offshoremarine services company which came to be knownas Rigdon Marine. He sold the company in June2008 to GulfMark Offshore for an enterprise valueof $585 million. That same year, Larry was namedEntrepreneur of the Year for Offshore MarineServices by Ernst & Young. Larry has remained activein the industry and currently serves on the Board ofDirectors for Terresolve Technologies. He previouslyserved on the Board of GulfMark Offshore and isactive in several industry organizations.In addition to earning a bachelor of science degreein accounting and business administration fromTruman in 1970, Larry is a graduate of the HarvardBusiness School’s Advanced Management Program.Janet Rigdon received a bachelor of sciencedegree from Truman in 1971 and has volunteered with many communityand non-profit organizations including the Truman State UniversityAlumni Association and St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Metairie, La.Both Larry and Janet are charter members of the John R. Kirk Society,which recognizes annual gifts to Truman State University. The couple’smost recent gift helped propel the University’s “Bright Minds BrightFutures” campaign over its $30 million goal.Strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations andorganizations are vitally important to Truman, and in 2006, theUniversity began recognizing corporations and foundations forexemplary service and support of Truman and its students. For 2011, theUniversity presented the Distinguished Corporation/Foundation Award toState Farm Insurance, a longtime supporter of Truman and its students.This mutually beneficial relationship stretches back many years—several Truman graduates have made successful lifelong careers withthe company, and the University continues to supply State Farmwith new graduates in many areas of company operations. State Farmhas reciprocated by making substantial charitable investments in theUniversity, including a $100,000 gift to provide funding for a range ofstudent-centered technology for Violette Hall.More recently, State Farm also made a $5,000 contribution toTruman’s Student in Free Enterprise, a not-for-profit internationalorganization that provides students with opportunities for involvementand leadership. The gift provided funding for community projectsorganized by members of SIFE designed to help educate the campus andthe community about finance.The University also receives enhanced support from State Farm’sMatching Gift Program, which matches individual charitablecontributions made to Truman by State Farm eligible associates, agentsand retirees. In all, State Farm’s corporate gifts to the University arenearly $200,000, the third largest corporate donor to the University.President Troy D. Paino with representatives from State Farm Insurance at theTruman State University Foundation Banquet. Pictured, from left: JenniferMaijala, Brian Maijala, Paino, Jim Camoriano, Steve Rose (’69) and Bonnie(Neuner) Kuebler (’87).In addition to providing significant financial support to Truman StateUniversity, State Farm offers career opportunities for both students andgraduates. Students have an opportunity to gain valuable work experiencethrough internships with State Farm, and Truman is proud to be countedamong the key schools at which the company regularly recruits. Today,more than 200 Truman constituents are employed with State Farm.42 Truman Review

In addition to dedicating themselves daily to excellent teaching, research and outstandingservice, Truman faculty and staff continue to show their commitment to Truman throughgifts made to the annual Faculty and Staff Campaign. To ensure that Truman can fulfill itsmission of being the premiere liberal arts university in the nation, employees of Truman havecommitted more than $1.3 million through the “Bright Minds Bright Futures” campaign overthe past five years through gifts to scholarships, departments or special programs on campus,athletics, study abroad and other cultural opportunities.“I firmly believe that education transforms live,” said Melody (Mann) Chambers (’85),co-chair of the 2011 Faculty Staff Campaign and director of Admission. “I support Truman’sFaculty and Staff Campaign because it is essential that we work together to preserve andadvance the high-quality, personalized ‘Truman Experience’ for the sake of our students, ourimmediate community and our global society.”Royce Kallerud, campaign co-chair and professor of English, said, “I give to the Facultyand Staff Campaign because I believe in Truman’s public liberal arts and sciences mission andthat Truman’s mission is vital for all of our futures.”The broad participation of faculty and staff in this annual fundraising initiative sendsa strong message to businesses and foundations that the Truman community believes insupporting the mission of Truman State University. The outstanding investment made byfaculty and staff supports students who go on to become quality citizens who in turn giveback to the community and make contributions to the world.Northeast MissouriState Bank ProvidesAthletic FundingThe Northeast Missouri State Bankin Kirksville, Mo., has made acommitment of $50,000 to provideathletic scholarships to students competingin baseball, wrestling, men’s swimming andmen’s tennis.Truman will partner with NortheastMissouri State Bank to form a scholarshipprogram designed to assist those sports,which were recently impacted by theUniversity budget reductions. The program,announced by the bank’s chairman, RandyRiley, a 1975 Truman alumnus, callsfor a total of $10,000 to be available forscholarships each year, starting with the2011-2012 academic year and continuingfor the next five years.“The University is grateful to NortheastMissouri State Bank for stepping forwardand helping to address a tremendous need insuch an impactful way,” said President TroyD. Paino. “This scholarship program willbe a great resource for our coaches in therecruitment process.”Students ShowSupport forScholarshipDuring Black History Month inFebruary, Bertha Thomas, assistantdean of Multicultural Affairs, issueda challenge to student groups affiliated withMulticultural Affairs pledging to make a $500donation to the Black Alumni and AttendeesScholarship fund if current students matchedthe pledge.Dedicated student organizations hostedsmall fundraising drives, individuals donatedspare change and one student wrote a personalcheck for $100. The goal was reached by theend of March, and student organizationsraised more than $600 for the scholarship.“My hope is that ‘Building A LegacyThrough Giving’ will become an annual BlackHistory Month activity,” said Thomas.The Black Alumni and AttendeesScholarship was established in 2006 tosupport underrepresented students at Truman.Each fall, the scholarship is awarded to anincoming freshman student.Bertha Thomas (left), assistant dean of MulticulturalAffairs, presents a check to Denise Smith (right), directorof Alumni Relations, for the Black Alumni and AttendeesScholarship. Pictured left to right, bottom row: LaMeshaBrown, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.; Thomas; Smith; JessicaJohnson, National Association of Black Accountants;and Mark Gambaiana, vice president for UniversityAdvancement. Top row: Angel McGee, Association ofBlack Collegians; Donneice Mitchum, Sigma GammaRho Sorority, Inc.; David Lee White, Jr.; and Ivy Pierce,Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Not pictured: Alpha PhiAlpha, Alpha Theta Omega and Unique Ensemble.45 Truman Review Summer 2011 43

Memorial Scholarship Honors HumanitarianThe Marilyn E. MurphyMemorial Scholarshipwas established by Sonya(Crabtree) McLelland (’92) inmemory of her friend and fellowalumna. Though cancer tookMarilyn Murphy’s life at a youngage, she made a tremendousimpact on all who had theprivilege of knowing her, andher kindness, bravery, talent andbeauty served as the inspirationfor the scholarship.McLelland, the administrativedirector of foundation, marketingand public relations for CassRegional Medical Center, became friendswith Murphy while both were attending theUniversity in the late 1980s. The two friendsshared a passion for music, and both wereCreating Opportunities for Music Majors44 Truman ReviewMarilyn Murphy (’89) (on left)and Sonya (Crabtree) McLelland(’92) in a photo taken in 1989.members of Sigma Alpha Iota, amusic fraternity.“Marilyn was a truly kind,unforgettable person and aninspiration to me in many ways,”remembers McLelland. “Shealways seemed to be smilingand laughing and would lightup any room she entered. Shewas fearless, whether she wason stage playing her saxophone,serving as president of our SAIchapter, competing in the MissKirksville Pageant or even joininga mariachi band during graduateschool. If she put her mind todoing something, she did it, and she did it well,”McLelland added.Murphy, who graduated from Truman in1989, attended graduate school at Arizona StateSharon (Hogan) Husmann (’83) (on left) establisheda scholarship in honor of her mother, Shirley (Leber)Hogan (’56) (on right).As a child from a large family growing upin the inner city of St. Louis, Mo., thethought of going to college was not inthe forefront of plans for Shirley (Leber) Hogan(’56), however that all changed when she beganplaying the clarinet at McKinley High Schoolunder the direction of band director Howard VanSkike, a 1933 alumnus of Truman. Van Skikestrongly influenced Shirley’s decision to attendhis alma mater in the 1950s where she received amusic scholarship and played in the band and theorchestra. Last year, Shirley’s daughter, Sharon(Hogan) Husmann (’83), continued this legacyby creating the Shirley Leber Hogan WoodwindScholarship to commemorate her mother’s recordof service to music education.“I decided to establish a scholarship in honorof my mother because her life has been so blessedby music, especially the clarinet,” said Sharon. “Ifelt it was time for her to reap the benefits of allthe dedication and hard work, not only that she’sput into her profession, but all of the dedicationand hard work and sacrifice that she and my dadmade early on to finance my brother’s educationand mine at Truman.” Sharon graduated fromTruman in 1983 followed by her brother, DanielHogan, who graduated three years later.After a distinguished career as a musiceducator, Shirley, a 1956 Truman alumnus,retired in 1994 from the Hazelwood SchoolDistrict, in St. Louis, Mo. She taught music andsecond grade in St. Louis and Riverview GardensSchool Districts, then served as a private studioteacher for an 11-year period before returningto teaching full time. After retirement, Shirleycontinued to teach music for 15 years, parttimeat the St. Louis Community College andelementary levels in the Orchard Farm and FortZumwalt School Districts in St. Charles County,Mo. Today, she remains active as a performingclarinetist in small group ensembles and theNorthwinds Community Band in Florissant, Mo.“This scholarship provides a way for my momto still breathe life into the University, especiallyinto the Music Department, and I encourageothers who are legacies to establish a scholarship asa way to be involved with Truman,” said Sharon.By establishing the Shirley Leber HoganWoodwind Scholarship in honor of her mother,Sharon hopes the scholarship will provide anopportunity for students to enjoy the samepositive experience that members of her familyhave had at Truman. Sharon resides in O’Fallon,Mo., and is a special education teacher at NorthMiddle School in the Ft. Zumwalt SchoolDistrict. She and her husband, Greg, have twodaughters, Julie and Colleen.University and volunteered for the Peace Corpswhere she was assigned to Guatemala. Later,she went to Ecuador, where she worked withrural families to help improve nutrition andfood supplies. Murphy joined the staff of HeiferInternational, where she continued to work toend world hunger. Even while battling cancer,Murphy continued to be an advocate for thosein need and fought for patients’ rights in theworkplace. She died in February 2010.McLelland graduated from Truman in 1992and recently established the scholarship throughthe Truman State University Foundation as areminder of her friend’s spirit, and the manycontributions Murphy made to Truman andto society. The scholarship will provide neededresources for music students who have a historyof service, with preference given to those whovolunteer for humanitarian causes.

Fall Sports ReviewTruman volleyball concluded itsVolleyball2010 season with a 25-8 record,its 11th consecutive NCAApostseason appearance and a third-place finish in the MIAA.The Bulldogs had five players named to all-MIAA squads, includingsophomore Megan Sharpe, who also earned third-team AVCA all-Americanhonors and all-region accolades. Senior Allison Barker was also a second-teamDaktronics all-region selection.The Bulldogs secured the No. 21 ranking in the final AVCA top-25 coaches’poll, marking 153 consecutive weeks in the top-25 dating back to the 2000season. That moved the squad into Division II’s top-15 all-time in weeks ranked.Head coach BenBriney’s squad pickedup four MIAA Hitterof the Week awards thisseason, with MeganSharpe having garneredtwo, and both AllisonBarker and MollySinclair picking up one.Sinclair parlayed hersinto the program’s firstNational Player of theWeek award in morethan five years duringthe season’s first week.In addition, Sinclair was selected to the ESPN Academic all-District thirdteam,as presented by the College Sports Information Directors of America.The Bulldogs return four starters and three top reserves for the2011 season.Truman Announces Reductionsin Athletic ProgramsTruman State University has decided to discontinue itsmen’s golf program following the 2011 spring seasonand will no longer offer future athletic scholarshipsfor the sports of men’s tennis, men’s swimming, wrestlingand baseball. These cost-cutting measures are a result ofcontinued state budget pressure and a comprehensive reviewof Truman’s athletic program by an Intercollegiate AthleticsTask Force appointed by President Troy Paino in October.“This difficult decision is based upon the economicreality facing the University,” said Athletics Director JerryWollmering. “We received a 5.2 percent reduction in statefunding this past fiscal year, and will face a seven percentcut this fiscal year. This translates into fewer resources toeffectively operate all our programs. As fixed costs also rise,such as insurance and travel, we can no longer provideadequate resources for 21 intercollegiate sports programs.”Men’s golf has been an intercollegiate sport at theUniversity since 1933. The program was directed thisspring by Jim Berrey and Tyler Madsen on a part-timebasis. Both Berrey and Madsen are employed full-time withFarm Bureau and Truman, respectively.In addition, the University will phase out University-fundedathletic scholarships in the sports of men’s tennis, men’sswimming, wrestling and baseball. Scholarships currentlyawarded to athletes on these teams will be honored as long asthese students remain on the squad. Any athletic aid offeredto future incoming players must come from private donationsthrough the Truman State University Foundation. Athletescompeting in these sports will continue to be offered meritbasedaid. Currently, the University awards over $200,000 inacademic scholarships to student-athletes from those sports.Even with the program elimination, Truman willcontinue to sponsor 20 sports, the most of any publicuniversity in Missouri, and well above the NCAA DivisionII average of 14.3 sports. The average of all NCAAinstitutions, regardless of division, is 17.Three Earn NCAA Post-Graduate ScholarshipsThree Truman senior student-athletes, Anna Grinter,Alex Henderson and Tanya Sylvester, were awardedNCAA postgraduate scholarships for the 2010-2011winter sports season.The one-time grants of $7,500 each are awarded for fall, winterand spring sports. Up to 174 are issued annually through the program,which was created in 1964 to promote and encourage postgraduateeducation by rewarding the NCAA’s most accomplished studentathletesthrough their participation in NCAA championship sports.Athletic and academic achievements, as well as campus involvement,community service, volunteer activities and demonstrated leadership,are evaluated.Grinter was a five-time all-American for the women’s swimmingteam, capping her career this March with a fourth-place finish in the200 fly at the NCAA Championships, touching in a time of 2:02.42.She lettered all four seasons and holds the current school record in the200 fly at 2:00.72.Henderson, a CoSIDA Academic all-American this past season, ledthe men’s basketball team in scoring and was one of the MIAA’s bestthree-point shooters during his senior year. He was a third-team all-MIAA member and ranked fifth in the conference in minutes played,logging more than 32 minutes per game.Sylvester, a two-time CoSIDA Academic all-American and ninetimeswimming all-American, is the school record holder in the100 fly at 55.26 and earned three all-American honors at the 2011NCAA Championships. She competed as part of two relay eventsand one individual event that finished in one of the final heats at theChampionships.Truman has now had 17 senior student-athletes earn NCAApostgraduate scholarships, with the women’s swimming programleading all sports with nine. The most recent Bulldog to receive apostgraduate scholarship was Kate Aherne in May 2010.To qualify for an NCAA postgraduate scholarship, a student-athletemust have an overall grade-point average of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) andmust intend to continue academic work beyond the baccalaureatedegree as a full- or part-time graduate student.Summer 2011 45

GolfSpring Sports ReviewTrackSoftballFieldBaseballTennisBulldog baseball (17-31; 16-28MIAA) broke the schoolrecord with 16 conferenceGolfwins and featured three allconferencepitchers this spring forfourth-year coach Dan Davis. The17 overall wins tied for second mostin school history while pitchersTrack FieldRyan Trimble, Jarrett EiskinaJarrett Eiskinaand Christian Witt won the MIAA’s Pitcher of the Week Award acombined five times. Trimble earned second-team all-MIAA afterleading the league with a 2.34 ERA and posted the first sub 3.00ERA for the Bulldogs since Matt Leara’s 2.75 in 1993 and the lowestERA since Al Nipper’s 0.98 in 1978. The Tennisteam posted five shutouts, one off the schoolrecord, and had four complete-game shutoutsafter not having one in 11 years. The pitchingstaff also set school records in strikeouts with273 and had several lows over a 10-plus yearperiod in runs allowed, walks allowed, homeruns allowed and opposing hitter battingaverage. The team took three of four gamesSoftballRyan Trimblefrom conference opponents Southwest Baptist, BaseballNorthwest Missouriand Missouri Western. Senior outfielder Michael Reese and juniorcatcher Devon Myers were also named to the all-conference listmaking it the most Bulldogs named all-MIAA in over 10 years.Bulldog tennis (women8-8 record; men 5-11record) saw the careersof two successful players cometo a close as Kelsey Kuykendalland Amy Ochs competed intheir final seasons. Kuykendallearned all-conference honorsfor the fourth time afterfinishing with a 21-6 record in2011 and moved up to third Kelsey Kuykendallall-time in Bulldog wins with 86 victories and an.811 winning percentage during that four-year span.She was joined on the all-conference list by juniorsEllen Russell and Dagmar Velez.A pair of freshmen menearned all-league honors forthe first time. Joe Murphy-Baum and Mike Merchantwere voted to the honorablementiondoubles team byMIAA coaches this spring. Inaddition, Murphy-Baum wasan honorable-mention singlesplayer with a 12-9 record.SoftballBaseballJoe Murphy-BaumGolfGolfThe women’s golfteam finishedsecond, andTrack Fieldsenior Jennifer Lawsonplaced second as anindividual, at the MIAAchampionships this springat Tiffany Greens GolfTennisClub in Kansas City. Forher efforts, Lawson wasJennifer Lawsonnamed all-conference while placing in the top-five ninetimes in 10 total events during the 2010-2011 season. Shewon three straight tournaments to close the fall and addedanother individual title and four top-five finishes in thespring. Lawson averaged 78.9 in 20 rounds played andearned the MIAA Golfer of the Week three times.The men’s golf team placedsixth at the conferencechampionships with seniorChris Kovach tying for secondin the individual competition toearn all-MIAA accolades. For theseason, Kovach finished second inthe MIAA men’s golf point racewith four top-five finishes andhad a stroke average of 76.0 in 24rounds played. He was selected tocompete as an individual at theNCAA Division II Super Regionaloutside of Louisville, Ky., where hetied for 89th in the 54-hole event.Track FieldTennisChris Kovach46 Truman Review

GolfJunior Jennifer Zweifelearned her second all-America honors this year asshe placed sixth at the DivisionII Outdoor Championshipsin Turlock, Calif. Zweifelpreviously took down theTruman triple jump record thisspring with a leap of 40-08.75at the conference championshipTrackSoftballFieldTennisJennifer Zweifelmeet. She led a contingent of four women to makethe trip to nationals. Senior Shaina Dochtermancompeted in the 400-meter hurdles, junior AnneRatermann competed in the800-meter run and freshmanBecca Nelson competed in thejavelin. Ratermann broke one ofthe oldest Truman records thisspring in the 800-meter run witha time of 2:11.78 that shatteredJill Bonnstetter’s 1984 recordof 2:13.54. The men were ledthis spring by sophomores Joey Anne RatermannWalls and Ryan Peterson. Walls had the teams’ besttimes in the 800- and 1,500-meter runs while Petersoncompeted in both the 200- and 400-meter dashes.TrumansoftballBaseball(20-28overall; 4-18 MIAA)landed four playerson the all-MIAAteams, headlinedby freshman KelseyGolfBollman, who wasa second-team pick.After hoveringKelsey Bollmanaround the .400 markall season, Bollman closed her first year at the collegiatelevel with a .372 average that included 14 Track doubles, Fieldsix triples and seven home runs. Joining her on theall-conference teams were sophomore Laura Miller andjuniors Mary Manley and Bridget Schade. The triowas picked for honorable mention after batting nearly.330 and combining for more than 30 doubles and 10Tennishome runs.Athletics Selects Four asTop Seniors in 2011Truman seniors Amy Galey, Chris Kovach, Bobby Larkin andJennifer Lawson were recognized as the Department of Athletics’Student-Athletes of the Year. To be eligible for the annual award,student-athletes must have exhausted their eligibility or be graduating inspring 2011.Galey was namedhonorable mentionall-MIAA forwomen’s basketballafter ranking fourthin the conferencein assists duringthe regular season.Her 241 careerassists moved herinto 10th all-timePictured (l-r): Amy Galey, Jennifer Lawson, Director ofAthletics Jerry Wollmering, Chris Kovach, and Bobby Larkinat Truman after transferring into the program prior to her junior season.She averaged seven points per game throughout her career and as many as5.8 rebounds per game during her senior year as point guard. The Bulldogwomen reached the conference tournament for the first time in threeseasons and nearly upset eventual-national semifinalist Northwest Missouriin the tournament’s first round.Kovach finished second in the MIAA men’s golf points race during the2010-2011 season and qualified for the NCAA Midwest/South Centralregional as an individual. In the men’s golf program’s final season, Kovachposted four top-five finishes, including a second-place finish at the MIAAChampionships in mid-April to earn all-MIAA accolades. He had a strokeaverage of 76.0 in 24 rounds played and qualified for regionals for thesecond time in his career.Larkin was the NCAA’s best distributor across all three men’s soccerdivisions, as the first-team NSCAA all-region and second-team Daktronicsall-American selection averaged a division-wide (I, II and III) 1.06 assistsper game. In addition, his 17 total assists tied for the NCAA-high behindfour matches consisting of at least three assists. Larkin also chipped in fourgoals to total 25 points on the year and helped the men’s soccer team reachthe NCAA tournament for the first time since 2005.Lawson was named all-MIAA in women’s golf after finishing secondas an individual at the MIAA Championships in mid-April, while alsoplacing in the top-five nine times in 10 total events this year. She wonthree straight tournaments to close the fall portion of the schedule beforeanother individual title and four additional top-five finishes in each of herfive spring events. She compiled a643-51 record against all otherindividuals and posted a strokeaverage of 78.9 in 20 rounds played.Baseball’s Michael Reese andwomen’s swimming’s Tanya Sylvesterearned the Bulldog Academic Award,given to seniors who have earned thehighest grade-point average.Tanya Sylvester and Michael ReeseSummer 2011 47

Woodley Tabbed to Lead Men’s BasketballOn March 15,Truman StateUniversityDirector of Athletics JerryWollmering announcedthe hiring of MattWoodley as the head men’sbasketball coach. Woodleyis the 11th head coach inthe program’s history and Matt Woodleycomes to Truman followingnine years of Division I coaching experienceand two seasons at Waukee (Iowa) High School.He replaced 15-year coach Jack Schrader, whoretired following the 2010-11 campaign.“We are thrilled that Matt has accepted theposition to lead our men’s basketball program,”Wollmering said. “His outstanding experienceand enthusiasm will bring high expectationsboth on the court and in the classroom.”Woodley graduated with a degree inelementary education from Drake University(Iowa) in 2000, having played three seasons forthe Bulldogs. He was a starter in every gameplayed and ended his career as the program’sall-time leader in steals and second in threepointers.He twice earned honorable-mentionhonors from the Missouri Valley Conferenceand was the team MVP his senior season.He then served as a graduate assistant atWayne State (Neb.) for one season beforebecoming an assistant coach at the Universityof Denver in 2001. There, he assisted withall aspects of the team, including recruiting,On April 15, the University named EdPretre as the new head men’s and women’sswimming coach. Pretre was most recentlythe assistant coach and recruiting coordinatorfor both programs at East Carolina University.“I look forward to making Kirksvillemy home and am excited to work with theexceptional student-athletes at Truman,” saidPretre. “I was immediately impressed with howgenuinely the swimmers care about their sportand their teammates and how eager they are tocarry on Truman’s prestigious swimming tradition.I was also impressed with the administration’sfocus on student-athletes and expectations forthe swimming program at Truman.”Pretre has been an assistant coach at threeDivision I institutions prior to his arrival atTruman. In 2005, he was assistant men’s coachfor Princeton University (N.J.), where heworked with breaststrokers and butterflyers andcoached several Ivy League finalists, Olympictrial qualifiers and an NCAA finalist.In 2006, he moved over to the women’s48 Truman Reviewscouting, scheduling and on-floor practices. Heplayed a key role in recruiting the 2005 Sun BeltPlayer of the Year, Yemi Nicholson, as well astwo other all-Sun Belt selections from the 2004-2005 season.The Des Moines, Iowa, native spent threeseasons at Denver before joining Head CoachKermit Davis’ staff at Middle Tennessee Stateas an assistant coach. Woodley’s responsibilitiesincluded recruiting, scouting, scheduling andfilm exchange, as well as the daily preparationsfor the team. He helped land future all-Sun Belthonorees Desmond Yates (first-team, 2008),Kevin Kanaskie and Adam Vogelsberg. The2005 recruiting class was ranked 20th overall bynational publications.At both DU and MTSU, Woodleysupervised the men’s basketball academicprograms, landing a combined 14 players onSun Belt Conference all-academic teams.Woodley then spent three seasons as anassistant coach at Washington State Universityfor Head Coach Tony Bennett from 2006-09.During his stint at the school, the Cougarsadvanced to three consecutive postseasonappearances, including the NCAA “Sweet 16”in 2008. He served as the program’s recruitingcoordinator, once again landing a top-20recruiting class. On the court, he helped theprogram post back-to-back 25-win seasons andNCAA tournament appearances for the firsttime in school history.With family roots in the state of Iowa,Woodley returned home to take the reins of theEd Pretre Selected to Lead Swimming Programsside and joined the Rutgers University (N.J.)staff while taking on the additional role asrecruiting coordinator. Pretre specializedwith training sprinters, IMers and all strokegroups while helping the swimmers to Big Eastchampionships breaking school records as wellas preparing athletes for the U.S. National Teamand Olympic qualifiers.Most recently, Pretre was at East CarolinaUniversity (N.C.) where he was an assistantcoach and recruiting coordinator for both themen’s and women’s programs. During his watch,12 swimmers made the all-time top 10 list atECU while five earned NCAA B cut times andfive broke Pirate school records. He helped thewomen’s team to their highest finish ever, asecond-place showing at the ConferenceUSA Championships.“We are excited to have Ed Pretre be the nextcoach for the men’s and women’s swimmingteams at Truman,” said Linda Anderson, associateathletics director and chair of the search committee.“His experience training swimmers atWaukee High School boys’ basketball program in2009. In the past two seasons, the school won itsfirst-ever CIML conference championship, earninga trip to the Iowa State Tournament this year.“Matt Woodley is a great hire for TrumanState University,” said University President TroyD. Paino. “I believe his success as a student-athleteand coach as well as his personal achievementsmake him a great fit for our institution. We areexcited to welcome Matt and his wife, Jennifer,to the Truman and Kirksville communities.”Woodley comes from a coaching lineage,as his father and three brothers currently holdcoaching positions at various levels. His father,Mike, is the head football coach at Grand ViewUniversity (Iowa), while his brother, Joe, servesas the team’s defensive coordinator. His brother,Brian, is the head football coach at Johnston(Iowa) High School, while his brother, Andy,who was a starting point guard at the Universityof Northern Iowa, won a state championshipas the head boys’ basketball coach at Iowa CityHigh School.“I’m honored and humbled to be thenext head basketball coach at Truman StateUniversity,” Woodley said. “I believe in thedirection of Dr. Paino and Jerry Wollmering,and together, we can make this University’sbasketball team a winning program both on andoff the floor.”One of Woodley’s first duties was hiringTodd Lorenson, a three-year assistant coachat the University of Nebraska-Omaha, as hisassistant coach.Princetonand Rutgershas preparedhimto coach inan academicenvironmentsuchas Truman,and hiscoachingand recruitingexperience with Division I and nationallevelswimmers provides a background that willcontinue to attract national caliber swimmersto Truman and keep our program a strong contenderfor NCAA Championships.”Pretre is a 1997 graduate and letterwinnerin swimming from West Virginia Universityin Morgantown and holds a master’s degreein special education from New Jersey CityUniversity. Pretre and his wife, Collette, have ason, Brayden.

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