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FEATURE ARTICLE
Board of Trustees Reorganization
SPECIAL EVENT
Purple & White Ball
SPECIAL EVENT
Walk of Honor Dedication
“We’ve been known
as one of the oldest
institutions west of the
Mississippi; now we
are going to be known
as one of the best.”
PRESIDENT TITUS
OCTOBER 21, 2017
VOL NUM FALL
59 02 17
In This Issue
Strengthening International Bonds
Forging Meaning ful Partnerships
FEATURES
Learning & Community
12 Board of Trustees Reorganization
MISSION
Faith & Service
Discovery & Action
IOWA WESLEYAN
Courage & Passion SPECIALS
UNIVERSITY IS A
Athletics / Hall of Fame 14 Homecoming
Class Notes 17 Purple & White Ball
TRANSFORMATIONAL 22 Commencement
26 Peggy Whitson Record Breaker
LEARNING
COMMUNITY
WHOSE PASSION IN EVERY ISSUE
04 Student Success
IS TO EDUCATE, 06 Academic Innovations
07 Adult & Graduate Studies
EMPOWER
08 Generosity
AND INSPIRE 10 Wesleyan | 2020
21 Calendar
STUDENTS TO LEAD 28 Athletics
MEANINGFUL LIVES 32 Class Notes
AND CAREERS.
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
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PRE SIDENT
Dr. Steven E. Titus
stitus@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
STR ATEGIC INITIATIVE S
Meg Richtman
meg.richtman@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Dr. DeWayne Frazier
dewayne.frazier@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
FINANCE AND TRE A SURER
Christine Plunkett
chris.plunkett@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
STUDENT DE VELOPMENT
Dr. Wesley Brooks
wesley.brooks@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Nickolis Boone
nick.boone@iw.edu
VICE PRE SIDENT FOR
UNIVERSIT Y ADVANCEMENT
Vacant
DIRECTOR FOR ALUMNI
AND PARENT REL ATIONS
Holly Jones
holly.jones@iw.edu
DIRECTOR OF MARKE TING/EDITOR
Lori Baerg
lori.baerg@iw.edu
CRE ATIVE DIRECTOR /DE SIGNER
Amanda Rundquist
amanda.rundquist@iw.edu
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
Anna Jones Zander ’12
anna.zander@iw.edu
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Lori Baerg
Amy Coffman
Anna Zander ’12
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGR APHERS
Amy Becker
Rebecca Bender
Dhasan Shrestha ’20
Carley Barlow ’17
PUBLICATION MANAGER
STORY IDEAS? COMMENTS? QUESTIONS? CORRECTIONS? Lori Baerg
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
EMAIL LORI.BAERG@IW.EDU
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STUDENT SUCCESS
MEET MATT
KLUNDT
Lessons That Serve Well
One of the many areas where Iowa Wesleyan excels is nurturing
students to harness their passions to pursue a successful future.
A shining example of this is our Coordinator for Student
Engagement, Matt Klundt ’17. If you haven’t met him yet, you’ve
surely seen him, because since 2013, he’s been all over campus,
energetically serving in countless roles.
Matt has been involved with Campus Ministry, Student
Ambassadors, and orientation; he spent two years as an RA, was
a student coordinator of intramurals, and delighted in evoking here, and it’s great. The other person would be Dr. Brooks. I’m
laughter from many as Wesley the Tiger until just last fall. Klundt working under him in Student Development now, and being able to
has also worked closely with the Mount Pleasant Parks & Recreation learn from him and his leadership in such a great environment...his
Department in addition to being a personal trainer at the Mount presence just makes everything a little bit better.”
Pleasant REC Center.
Now, with all of this, Matt, who’ll graduate this December, still
“MATT KLUNDT IS THE KIND OF STUDENT THAT
manages to make the grade. With a double major in Physical ANY FACULTY OR STAFF MEMBER WOULD BE
Education and Exercise Science, he spent the fall semester student PROUD TO CALL THEIR OWN. HE IS A GENUINE
teaching and working fulltime in Student Development.
LEADER WHO IS PASSIONATE AND CARES A
Recruited by Coach Stubbs ’12 during a high school visit in
Klundt’s home town of Andalusia, Illinois, Matt ref lected on
GREAT DEAL ABOUT IOWA WESLEYAN AND THE
what made him decide to chose Iowa Wesleyan saying, “Football STUDENT EXPERIENCE. MATT IS SOMEONE THAT
was what originally got me even thinking of Iowa Wesleyan, and YOU CAN COUNT ON, LEAN INTO, AND KNOW
then I came to the campus. I really fell in love with the campus
and the small-town feel, and then I checked out the Education
THAT HE WILL ALWAYS BRING HIS BEST INTO ANY
Department. One of the things that’s always stuck with me was SITUATION. THE UNIVERSITY IS VERY FORTUNATE
what the admissions counselor said to me that day: ‘We want to TO HAVE A STUDENT AND PERSON OF HIS
set you up for success, graduate and in a job upon graduation.’ So,
football initially got me looking this way, but it’s definitely the
CHARACTER AND QUALITY ON CAMPUS.”
campus and education part that really sold it for me.” WESLEY H. BROOKS, PH.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT
DEVELOPMENT
Ironically, even though football brought Matt to Iowa Wesleyan,
after an injury during his freshman year he decided to stop playing Matt shared a few important lessons his parents taught him, which
and focus, as he put it, on his whole life instead of just the next he thinks about daily and have served him well. “Work hard for your
three years. And although he was sad not to be able to continue goals even though you are the only one that sees them, and out-kind
playing, he’s happy to be where he is today and recognizes that everyone.”
without making that tough decision he probably wouldn’t be. Although he is truly exceptional in so many ways, Matt is quick to
When asked about those who’ve been supportive and inspiring, credit God, saying: “There’ve been a lot of individuals that have
Matt said reverently: “God. I definitely wouldn’t be here without helped me get to this point, but I don’t know what kind of person
Him, so all praise and glory to Him first. My parents - really I would be if I didn’t have Grace filling me up, and I know I fail
just my family in general. I have such a supportive family and daily but that’s the great thing about Grace, I don’t deserve it but
I probably couldn’t say enough about them to make people I get it anyway.”
understand what they mean to me. School-wise, there are plenty
more people who’ve helped me, but there are two who’ve just really,
really helped me out. One is my advisor, Valerie Unkrich. She’s
been a huge blessing in my life. She’s like another mom for me
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STUDENT SUCCESS
MEET ALLEGRA
COLLETTE
Just Go For It
While many of us look at Allegra Collette’s weekly schedule and
marvel that she can find the time (and energy) to accomplish
everything on her agenda, to Allegra this is simply the way she
stays well-rounded.
Collette, a junior from Thornton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver,
decided as a high school senior that it was important to her personal
growth to attend an out-of-state university.
As a varsity volleyball player throughout high school, Allegra was
also in track and field all four years, played basketball for two
years, was captain of both the volleyball and track and field teams, Then she obtained an internship for ESPN’s X Games in
received Second Team All-Conference Honors. She investigated Minneapolis last summer, and loved it, which is just more
many different colleges where she could continue to play volleyball. confirmation she made the right decision to go into Sports
Management.
Allegra shared more saying, “I was freaking out. I was thinking that
I wasn’t going to play volleyball anymore, and I felt like that was my Currently, Allegra works in the OASIS (Office of Academic Success
“in.” Then I talked to Coach Wagy. I absolutely loved the program, and Inclusive Support) as a tutor.
so I committed. I’m glad I ended up here, that’s for sure.” Collette is a double major, earning her degrees in Exercise Science
Iowa Wesleyan is glad too, because in the three years she’s been here, as well as Business with a concentration in Sports Management. As
Allegra has proven to be exceptional in countless ways. if that isn’t impressive enough, she’s also on the Dean’s List. Allegra
aspires to be a coach one day, but also knows that she doesn’t want to
Allegra continued, “Immediately I knew I wanted to be a resident do just one thing for the rest of her life.
assistant because my freshman year I had worked in student
development for their work study position. I really valued the Allegra credits a number of people for her success including her
residential life, getting more involved on campus, and helping parents, Coach Wagy, her best friend and IW student, Ariel Smale,
students appreciate and meet new people. So, my sophomore year and all the incredibly kind and caring people at Iowa Wesleyan
I applied and got the job.” which she considers family.
Collette also did work study with Iowa Wesleyan Sports Information In the end, Allegra has some valuable words to share:
Director Anna Zander ’12, taking stats for baseball and softball,
“I THINK THE BIGGEST THING IS JUST GOING FOR
livestreaming all the basketball events, and helping in whatever ways
she was needed. IT, BECAUSE I THINK A LOT OF PEOPLE DON’T
BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES ENOUGH TO EVEN TRY
“ALLEGRA HAS BEEN A GREAT ASSET TO IOWA
IT. THANKFULLY I WAS BLESSED WITH THE MOST
WESLEYAN ATHLETICS. SHE WORKS JUST AS
AMAZING PARENTS IN THE WORLD AND THEY’VE
HARD ON THE COURT AS SHE DOES IN THE
ALWAYS TOLD ME I CAN DO ANYTHING I PUT MY
CLASSROOM. ALLEGRA IS ALWAYS WILLING AND
MIND TO. I’M HERE AND BELIEVING IT AND STILL
EAGER TO LEARN ANY AND ALL ASPECTS THAT
PURSUING MY DREAMS AND MY PASSIONS. IT’S
GO WITH SPORTS INFORMATION AND ATHLETIC
SO MUCH BETTER TO TRY IT, KEEP PERSISTING
ADMINISTRATION.”
THROUGH IT, AND KNOWING INSTEAD OF
ANNA ZANDER ’12, IOWA WESLEYAN SPORTS INFORMATION
DIRECTOR DEALING WITH THE UNKNOWN.”
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ACADEMIC INNOVATIONS
BECKNER COLLABORATION
PUBLISHED INTERNATIONALLY
ONE OF THE REASONS IOWA WESLEYAN EXCELS IS THAT WE ARE HOME TO GREAT INNOVATORS.
KEEPING WITH THIS TRADITION, ONE OF OUR VERY OWN IS INTERNATIONALLY PUBLISHED FOR
A BOOK SHE CO-AUTHORED ON THE IMPORTANT SUBJECT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Education Division Chair, Dr. Rebecca Beckner, received news last For, as Iowa Wesleyan Dean and Vice President for Academic
March from Corwin Press they had published her book in Japanese. Affairs, DeWayne Frazier articulates,
The book Implementing Positive Behavior Support Systems in Early
Childhood and Elementary Settings focuses on women and children “DR. BECKNER IS A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND
with at-risk behaviors. RESPECTED FACULTY MEMBER AT THE
Dr. Beckner, who has devoted her career in pursuit of her passion UNIVERSITY. SHE BRINGS THAT BLEND OF
to help teachers understand how to work with behavioral at-risk, ACADEMICS AND THEORY ALONG WITH THE
mental at-risk, and trauma induced at-risk students, talked about
her reaction, saying: “It was shocking! The book looks different PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE THAT MAKES FOR
than the original, and of course, I can’t understand a word, but it is A GREAT CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE. SHE IS
really awesome.” TEACHING STRATEGIES TO HELP OUR YOUNG
Beginning early in her career, she counseled women with chemical PEOPLE WHEN THEY’RE LEARNING HOW TO DEAL
dependencies, worked with their children, and operated her own
childcare center that specialized in behavioral problems. Her WITH ISSUES LIKE HYPERACTIVITY AS A REAL
experiences led her to multiple research projects and publications, ALTERNATIVE TO MEDICATION. WE ARE PROUD
allowing her to travel the world. TO HAVE GREAT ACADEMIC INNOVATORS LIKE
DR. REBECCA BECKNER HERE, ADVANCING
OUR VISION.”
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ADULT & GRADUATE STUDIES
ONLINE – A PATH
TO SUCCESS
The world changes and so does education. Significant advances in technology
have led to a need to provide more opportunities for online learning. Adults
are finding that they can return to school while balancing a career, family, and
daily life while taking online classes. In fact, students who have experienced
online learning have gone on to rave about the experience. Students like Claire
Harapat who took online courses to complete her RN to BSN said, “Iowa
Wesleyan was very convenient, working with my crazy schedule of being a
12-hour rotating shift nurse with an active family! Everyone was always very
helpful – whether it was personal attention at registration or the support of my
professors who were very involved and passionate about my success.”
Iowa Wesleyan boasts four strong online programs. IW’s Nursing RN to BSN
Degree through AGS (Adult & Graduate Studies) ranks 40th in the Nation
among online nursing programs.
Dr. DeWayne Frazier, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
stated, “In my analysis of market demand and review of statistics across the
region (based on 3rd party statistics like the Department of Labor), we have
four programs in the top 20 in terms of demand in a 150 mile radius of the
University. Our RN to BSN program ranks nationally, and our Criminal
Justice, Human Services and Business programs allow us to continue to grow
the University, provide our students quality and affordable options, and serve
the region of Southeast Iowa in dynamic ways.”
“I WAS VERY NERVOUS ABOUT TAKING ONLINE CLASSES, BUT
IOWA WESLEYAN’S FACULTY WAS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP
ME. LOOKING BACK, I WISH I HAD STARTED TAKING ON-LINE
CLASSES SOONER. I WAS ABLE TO FIT MORE CLASSES INTO
MY SCHEDULE AND STILL BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE.
I COULD EVEN TRAVEL AND STILL KEEP UP WITH MY CLASS
WORK.” JOSH HEPKER 16’, BUSINESS MAJOR
As a service to our region and to our students, online courses and programs
impact long term success and make it easier to obtain a college degree. Iowa
Wesleyan serves 17 states with online courses and programs. If you are
interested in Iowa Wesleyan’s online programs, visit www.iw.edu/online-
undergraduate-programs.
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GENEROSIT Y
WESLEYAN WALK OF HONOR
MORE THAN 175 YEARS AGO, THE FOUNDERS OF IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY LAID THE FOUNDATION
FOR THIS GREAT INSTITUTION, BRICK BY BRICK. TODAY, THE WESLEYAN WALK OF HONOR CONTINUES
THIS FOUNDING VISION BY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR OR MEMORIALIZE ALUMNI,
FAMILY, AND FRIENDS.
Iowa Wesleyan University is a community devoted to its students, Wesleyan and celebrated their 25th class reunion on the 150th
alumni, friends and its region. The Wesleyan Walk of Honor anniversary. It is befitting that they choose to leave their mark
provides a special opportunity to celebrate people who have built during the celebration of the 175th anniversary by helping to support
IW into a dynamic, 21st Century University. the Wesleyan Walk of Honor through their class gift.
Alumni and friends gathered on Saturday, October 21 to dedicate Leigh Van Blarcom ’67, of South Carolina, said “Wesleyan gave
the Wesleyan Walk of Honor, a brick walkway engraved with more me a great grounding and perspective. The ability to meet students
than 280 names of alumni, family and friends. from all over the world was impactful and the student/faculty ratio
was so important in my learning. Now fifty years later, our class has
The Walkway, which runs between the historic University Chapel
the opportunity to share our time, talents and treasures to continue
and the gateway entrance of the campus, is a living legacy for those
moving the university forward and to serve the students today.”
who care deeply for this university, and it serves as a reminder
to current students of their future role as alumni. The Class challenges other alumni to give back to the University that
impacted them. Blarcom adds, “Think deeply about what Wesleyan
“The Wesleyan Walk of Honor allows us to see individual women
meant to you and seriously consider giving back whether through
and men who have been shaped by Iowa Wesleyan into who they are
treasure, time, talents or talking about Wesleyan.”
today,” said Director of Alumni Relations Holly Jones. “Through this
walkway, we will also be inspiring future generations of students.” Bricks are still available for purchase at www.iw.edu/WalkOfHonor.
The 50th Anniversary Class of 1967 has the distinct honor of being
the class that graduated the year of the 125th anniversary of Iowa
Front Row (L to R): Mary Michaels Beckman, Virginia (Lois) Michaels Oberman, Sandra King Bruns. Middle Row (L to R): Mary Kauffman Keeney,
Shirley Textor, Virginia Smith Egbert, A. Charlene Metsker, Marilyn Trapp Leo, Dana Fuellhart, Sharon Law Pepper, Leigh Livsey Van Blarcom,
Elizabeth Davenport Garrels. Back Row (L to R): Nancy Jo Stevens, Philip Ulm, Victor Temple, President Steven Titus, Leroy Heidel, Joseph Cucci,
John Loyd, Lawrence (Bill) Pepper, Joyce Alexion Hinckley. In attendance, but not pictured: Marilyn Etzel Cannon, Virginia Hite Temple
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175 YEARS IS A LONG TIME. PASSION FINDS A WAY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR OTHERS. LEIGH VAN BLARCOM IW.EDU 9
WESLEYAN | 2020
Progress Report: Howe Center Gets Makeover
If you have driven by or visited campus, you might have noticed the Howe Student
Activity Center has received a face lift. Meeting Initiative 9.4 of Wesleyan 2020, IW has
strategically invested in branding identity.
“We wanted to create an athletic presence as you enter campus through the Howe, and I think
we have been able to do that very well. The signage on the exterior of the building stands out
and lets visitors know they are in the right place,” said Athletic Director Derek Zander ’12.
“Once you get inside, we have put a focus on showcasing our student-athlete and our Tiger
Athletics brand.”
The upgrades to the spaces include the University’s Athletic logos and the NCAA Division
III logo on the walls and floor. Murals have been added to several locations in the building
that highlight each sport as well as the University mission and values which brings the
presence of student-athletes into the space.
Along with the visual upgrades, a new sound system and new state-of-the-art scoreboards
have replaced the old technology improving the gameday experience for our students and fans.
ZANDER SAID, “WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT BEING ABLE
TO COMPLETE THESE PROJECTS IN THE HOWE CENTER. THE
SCOREBOARDS AND SOUND SYSTEM HAVE BEEN IN MAJOR NEED
OF UPDATING FOR AWHILE, AND THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS,
IT WAS FINALLY POSSIBLE.”
10 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017STRATEGIC PL AN
New Integrated Marketing Campaign
“Discover YOUR Passion” is a new integrated marketing campaign launched this Fall. Discover YOUR Passion is a part of an integrated
marketing plan that speaks to Iowa Wesleyan’s internal and external audiences. This new campaign is featured on billboards, radio,
newspaper, web, social media and other medians. Help others discover their passion by sharing your story about Iowa Wesleyan.
Write to us at admissions@iw.edu.
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BOARD GOVERNANCE
Restructure for New Era of Governance
THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A UNIVERSITY IS ITS LIFELINE.
IT OVERSEES GENERAL, ACADEMIC, AND FINANCIAL POLICY.
THE BOARD HAS ULTIMATE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE UNIVERSITY AND SETS THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION
FOR THE INSTITUTION.
It is customary for entities to review, revise and seek best practices of Trustees approved
in board governance. Thus, in May 2016, the Board of Trustees the new structure on
appointed a Board Development Task Force to examine its current March 17, 2017. The
structure and effectiveness, and to research innovative and best By-laws and Board
practices. The task force was formed to consider all aspects of board Policy and Protocol
membership, structure, operations, and aspirations. The Board Manual were updated
Development Task Force included Co-Chairs Bob Miller and Jack and approved in May
Ohle, with committee members Liz Garrels, Don Wiley, Jason 2017.
Bender, Steve Titus, and Meg Richtman. Initial meetings of the task
force were facilitated by Dr. Loren Anderson, President Emeritus at The new structure
Pacific Lutheran University. is focused on
fiduciary, strategic
Through various facilitated meetings and workshops, the task and generative
force discovered new ways to optimize the Board’s work including responsibilities of the
the responsibilities of its members. The task force explored new Board. It is based on
perspectives and innovative approaches to organize the work of the best practices that
Board around fidiciary, strategic, and generative practices. reduce the number of
standing committees
FROM THIS IN DEPTH STUDY, THE and organizes the
RESTRUCTURING OF IOWA WESLEYAN Board around strategic
priorities rather than
UNIVERSITY’S BOARD BEGAN TO TAKE PLACE.
operational areas.
Board Chairperson Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77 stated,
“It’s vital that the governance of a university includes each member’s Board Member and Governance Group Chair Elizabeth Garrels ’67
valuable participation. We sought experts in governance and L.H.D.H ’11 adds, “We’ve brought great change to the University
structure and through the advice of Wesleyan stakeholders, our and met the challenges of higher education. The restructure allows
institution came up with a model that was adopted. This model us to prioritize and maximize the efficiency of our work together
pushes individual trustees to participate in generative thought. in moving the institution forward. We have Board members that
It imparts thinking outside the box and looking at the uniqueness are not alumni of the University that bring additional knowledge,
of the University.” business acumen and have seen the value in investing their time and
creativity to bring their depth and perspective to enhance Southeast
The Board Development Task Force recommended to the full Board Iowa’s opportunities.”
the reorganization of the Board of Trustees from nine standing
committees to three standing groups and an executive committee. Trustees agree that there is significant energy and commitment on
The three groups (Mission, Governance and Resources) were to be the Board and forward direction is underway. There is a belief in
organized around the strategic priorities of the University. The Board the University and its mission.
12 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017Front Row (l-r): Byron Johnson ’62, Christie Vilsack, Elizabeth Garrels ’67, Mary Elgar ’75, Annette Scieszinski ’77 (Board Chair), Kent Swaim ’66.
Back Row (l-r): Randy Perry ’70, Don Wiley ’70, Steve Titus, Gary Shaw ’60, Robert Miller ’83, Chris Van Gels ’93.
Not pictured: John Badger ’62, Jason Bender ’98, Charles Fluharty, Nathan Gause, Tony Kaska, Denise Keltner Johnson ’82, Maria Lofgren ’92, Wallace Loh ’65,
Dennis Pedrick, Christine Rauscher ’67, Ted Roth ’73, J.D. Schimmelpfennig ’63, Lilian Gallo Seagren, Matthew Shinn, Deborah Stowers, Colin Woods ’95
SCIESZINSKI WENT ON TO SAY, “I FOUND MY SOUL AT WESLEYAN AND BOTH MY PERSONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL BEARINGS. I BELIEVE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES HAPPEN AT A PLACE LIKE
WESLEYAN. IT IS WORTHY OF SUSTAINABILITY.”
Garrels added that, “There is an old philanthropic saying – We all sit under trees we didn’t plant. My hope is that students realize the
foundation that sets them on their course to their full potential.”
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HOMECOMING
Homecoming 2017, October 20-21, was a fun-filled weekend full of activity. The festivities included a reception for the
50th Reunion Class at the home of President Steve and Sara Titus, Boom Night, the Golden Tiger Association Breakfast
and the Homecoming Parade.
Friday’s activities also included the Alumni Banquet & Awards where the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award went to
Annette Jennings Scieszinski ’77; the 2017 Alumni Service Award was awarded to Mary Elgar ’75; and Bruno Rwayitare
’08 was given the 2017 Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
E F
D G H
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D E F G H
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PHOTOS ON OPPOSITE PAGE:
A Holly Jones, President Titus, Lee Heidel,
Joe Cucci, Shirley Textor, Mary Kauffman
Keeney
B Philip Ulm, President Titus
C Dr. DeWayne Frazier
D 50 Year Class Medals
E Mary Michaels Beckman, Virginia (Lois)
Oberman
F John Loyd, Lawrence (Bill) Pepper
G Elizabeth Davenport Garrels
H President Titus speaks to the Class of 1967
I Patty Seaman Doran as Dean Carol
Nemitz, David Hansen L
J John Loyd
K Robert (Jake) Williams
L Sherry Chatwin Thaden
M President Titus, June Jennings
N Rozella Lister Stull
O Christine Seitz Kluver, Patty Seaman K
Doran, Robert Scarpino
PHOTOS ON THIS PAGE:
A Victor Temple
B J.D. Schimmelpfennig, Christie Vilsack,
Kathleen Grandall Schimmelpfennig
C Primae Voces performs at Alumni Banquet
D Dolores Graf Poulter Wilson, Leroy Heidel
E Linda Wyman Parks
F Virginia Smith Egbert, Cleo Keeney
G Betty Barney Mullen, Jurine Borton Moore,
Willie Mullen
H Philip Ulm
I Elizabeth Davenport Garrels, Annette
Jennings Scieszinski, President Titus
J Alumni Banquet and Awards
K John Loyd, David Heaton
L Cynthia Jennings Phillips, June
Jennings,Annette Jennings Scieszinski
M Christie Vilsack, Mary Elgar,
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N Annette Jennings Scieszinski
O Alumni Banquet Decor M N OBoom Night included the announcement of our 2017 Homecoming Court. Tevin Yen and Marisol Gonzalez were crowned King and Queen, with Princes Chazz Brown and Paul Dixon and Princesses Allegra Collette and Sydnee Stalker. Saturday featured the Homecoming Parade before the football game where Iowa Wesleyan brought home a Homecoming Victory with a win of 24-17 against University of Minnesota-Morris. 16 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017
PURPLE & WHITE BALL The celebration of Iowa Wesleyan’s 175th anniversary culminated at the Purple & White Ball on October 21. After a year-long celebration of Iowa Wesleyan’s history and significant legacy, this event was a momentous celebration of Wesleyan’s future. The campus came to life as a sellout crowd was entertained with dinner, live music, videos, fireworks, and dancing. Presidential Medals for Outstanding Merit were presented to Christie Vilsack for her exemplary leadership in advancing advocacy, education, and literacy around the world and Tom Vilsack for his exemplary leadership in advancing public service at all levels of government. President Titus announced the current strategic plan Wesleyan 2020 would be completed in spring 2018, two years earlier than expected. Thus, a new planning commission will be convened. With great enthusiasm and gratitude, Titus announced the new planning commission will be led and chaired by Christie and Tom Vilsack. “We have claimed our vision as the regional, comprehensive university for Southeast Iowa,” said President Titus. “Now we must lead and help shape the identity of Southeast Iowa as a region. This will be the central strategic work of Iowa Wesleyan University through our next planning commission.” A 175th anniversary original photo mosaic was presented to Elizabeth ’67 and Richard ’66 Garrels in appreciation for their dedicated leadership as the 175th Celebration Honorary Co-Chairs. IW.EDU 17
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COMMEMORATIVE MOSAIC GET YOUR COMMEMORATIVE 175 ANNIVERSARY MOSAIC BY ORDERING AT IW.EDU/STORE. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED. PRINT IS 16X20 AND WILL ARRIVE READY TO FRAME. ALL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 10, 2017. THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT CHRISTMAS OR GRADUATION GIFT! $29.95 + SHIPPING AND HANDLING 20 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JAZZOLIDAY CONCERT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARDS DAY
November 30, 2017, 11:00 a.m. CELEBRATION April 26, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
January 16, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
November 30, 2017, 7:00 p.m. TIGER ATHLETICS April 27, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
APPRECIATION DAY
GENERAL RECITAL February 3, 2018 SENIOR ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION
December 1, 2017, 7:00 p.m. May 4, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP DAY February 16, 2018 NURSING PINNING CEREMONY
December 2, 2017, 9:00 a.m. May 4, 2018, 7:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS DAY
LESSONS AND CAROLS February 19, 2018 BACCALAUREATE
December 3, 2017, 7:00 p.m. May 5, 2018, 10:30 a.m.
MANSFIELD SYMPOSIUM
DECEMBER GRADUATION April 12, 2018 COMMENCEMENT
CEREMONY May 5, 2018, 1:30 p.m.
December 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m. DISCOVER WESLEYAN DAY
April 14, 2018, 9:00 a.m.
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IW.EDU 21COMMENCEMENT
AN UNFORGETTABLE
2017 COMMENCEMENT
COMMENCEMENT DAY, A DAY MANY OF US REMEMBER AS WE TOOK THE STAGE TO RECEIVE OUR
DEGREE, IS A DAY THAT IS FOREVER ETCHED IN OUR MEMORIES. NEW IW ALUMNI MADE THEIR WAY
ACROSS THE STAGE MAY 6, 2017.
Vice President for Academic Affairs DeWayne Frazier articulated, was bestowed upon Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador to
“Graduation is a rite of passage from one stage of life to the next. the United States of America, Faida Maramuke Mitifu, Ph.D., who
This is their special day and it’s all about the graduates and their responded graciously with an encouraging speech. 2017 Graduate
families.” Ruth Lukuka Ngongo and her family, all of whom made the long
journey from Kinshasas, the capital city of the DR Congo, were
The day began with a historic 175th Baccalaureate Service to honor present to witness the award to Dr. Mitifu.
the graduating class of 2017. President Titus welcomed graduates,
friends and family members with a heartfelt message, and the THE CEREMONY CLOSED WITH A TELEVISED
audience was further moved by the words of guest speaker Pastor MESSAGE FROM A DISTINGUISHED IOWA
Trey Hegar of First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant.
WESLEYAN ALUMNA WHO SPOKE TO GRADUATES,
After the service, graduation day continued with Commencement, SAYING, “COMMANDER PEGGY WHITSON, AN IOWA
which included special awards, memorable speeches, and closed with WESLEYAN GRADUATE OF 1981, HERE ON BOARD
the formal presentation of student degrees.
THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. I WANTED
President Titus awarded the 2017 Chadwick Teacher of the Year TO EXTEND MY SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS
Award to Iowa Wesleyan’s Associate Professor of Education Dr. TO THE 2017 GRADUATING CLASS OF IOWA
Cheyrl Newland for her tireless work and dedication to students’
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. DREAM YOUR FUTURES
success. Outgoing Director of Physical Plant, Bob Vitale, was
recognized for his impeccable care for the University’s buildings AND WORK TO MAKE THEM COME TRUE. YOU
and grounds with the 2017 Carol Nemitz Staff Award. Student and REALLY CAN DO ANYTHING YOU BELIEVE.”
community leader Skylar Rodgers was honored with the 2017 Iowa
University President’s Award for inspiring us all with her authenticity Congratulations, Iowa Wesleyan Class of 2017!
and compassion. The Presidential Medal for Outstanding Merit
22 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017COMMENCEMENT “GRADUATION IS A RITE OF PASSAGE FROM ONE STAGE OF LIFE TO THE NEXT. WE DO ALL WE CAN TO MAKE IT A MEMORABLE EVENT FOR OUR GRADUATES AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HELPED THEM GET THERE, BECAUSE THEY’VE ALL PUT SO MUCH INTO IT. THIS IS THEIR SPECIAL DAY AND IT’S ALL ABOUT THE GRADUATES AND THEIR FAMILIES.” DEWAYNE FRAZIER, VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS IW.EDU 23
ENROLLMENT EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE The Iowa Wesleyan University Presidential Scholars Program recognizes students who will make a difference in the world. Each with their own unique way of approaching life and leadership, these students are making a significant impact on campus, whether in athletics, clubs, music, or leadership opportunities. These scholarship awards are based on a combination of factors including GPA, ACT scores, class rank, volunteer activities and an on-campus interview. Presidential Scholars receive full tuition scholarships for four years. This year we have two sets of siblings who are among this prestigious group: Christian and Lena Henriksen and Darby and Allie Massner. Congratulations to the families of these exceptional students. Front Row (l-r): Ryan Hutchinson, New London, IA; Darby Massner, Mediapolis, IA; Caitlin Saunders, Monroe City, MO; Abigail Shelton, Rockford, IL; Kara Gillis, Lampasas, TX. Back Row (l-r): Allie Massner, Mediapolis, IA; Lena Henriksen, Salem, IA; Alex Payne, Richards, MO; Christian Henriksen, Salem, IA; Austin Willis, Essex, IL. Not pictured: Alexis Jones, Belleville, IL; Nijole Laverd, Arlington Heights, IL; and Francesca Rappenecker, Crawfordsville, IA. 24 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017
ENROLLMENT
MOMENTUM IN ENROLLMENT GROWTH
IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SEES THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF ENROLLMENT GROWTH.
In 2015, Iowa Wesleyan achieved a record setting 51% increase for As Iowa Wesleyan marks the beginning of the 176th academic
enrolled new students, followed in 2016 by an increase of 71% over year, momentum in enrollment correlates with the successful
the 2015 numbers. Yet again in 2017, the new student enrollment advancement of the university’s five-year strategic plan and the
increase once again broke records making it the largest incoming mission of the university.
class in six decades. As a result, Iowa Wesleyan’s incoming new
student enrollment has increased 162% over the last three years. “Our shift in mission as the regional, comprehensive university for
With this trend of three consecutive years of record-breaking new rural Southeast Iowa has resulted in a period of significant growth
student enrollment, Iowa Wesleyan’s overall enrollment is currently and momentum the past several years”, said President Steven Titus.
already nearing its five-year projection for 2020.
“IOWA WESLEYAN CONTINUES TO GROW IN
“Our students are attending Iowa Wesleyan because of our RETENTION AND ENROLLMENT BOASTING THE
commitment to an affordable, quality education that provides
LARGEST FRESHMAN CLASS IN SIX DECADES
personalized experience and support,” said Nick Boone, Vice
President for Enrollment Management. “We continue to see a FOLLOWING TWO YEARS OF UNPRECEDENTED
steady increase in the number of Iowa students as we have focused GROWTH. OUR STUDENTS ARE OUR PRIORITY
our strategic efforts on recruiting more students from our Southeast
AND OUR MISSION AND STRATEGY ARE CLEAR.”
Iowa region. We also continue to experience and appreciate a diverse
representation of students. Overall, we have students from 29 states With nationally ranked programs and a student/faculty ratio that
and 25 countries. Southeast Iowa is benefitting from the quality and provides a personalized experience, Iowa Wesleyan is executing its
diversity we provide as a regional comprehensive university.” mission and strategy in aggressive, disciplined, and effective ways.
IW.EDU 25SPECIAL REPORT
PEGGY WHITSON CONTINUES
TO BREAK RECORDS
If you’ve been following our updates on astronaut Peggy Whitson OCTOBER 2009 – JULY 2012
’81, you know she has a rich history of breaking records. In fact, with Whitson served as Chief of the Astronaut Corps, becoming the first
her safe return to Earth on September 2, 2017, Whitson has logged female, nonmilitary Chief of the Astronaut Office.
a career total of 665 days in space, making her the U.S. record holder
on the all-time space endurance list.
NOVEMBER 17, 2016 – SEPTEMBER 2, 2017:
Peggy Whitson has spent every moment of her 57 years, another
record-breaker, since she’s the oldest female astronaut, proving that
EXPEDITION 50-51
Whitson again served as Commander of the International Space
no matter who you are, dreams can come true when you have the
Station and participated in four spacewalks, bringing her career total
courage to pursue them. The truth is in her ongoing achievements:
up to ten. As previously mentioned, this latest mission makes Peggy
the U.S. record holder on the all-time space endurance list, and
JUNE 5, 2002 – DECEMBER 7, 2002: EXPEDITION 5 places her eighth in the world.
Whitson spent 184 days, 22 hours and fourteen minutes in space, Whitson is devoted to sparking new inspiration to students
before returning to Earth. While aboard the International Space everywhere. She constantly educates through Tumblr and her
Station, she conducted 21 scientific investigations, performed a Twitter feed, and hosts an astronaut training series created by NASA
four hour and 25-minute Orlan spacewalk, and was named the first in association with the 4-H youth development program called
NASA Science Officer. Expeditionary Skills for Life.
OCTOBER 10, 2007 – APRIL 19, 2008: EXPEDITION 16 PEGGY WHITSON: SCIENTIST, ASTRONAUT,
In her second long-duration spaceflight, Whitson, served not only
EDUCATOR, HUMANITARIAN, RECORD BREAKER.
as Commander for Expedition 16 but also as the first female to
command the International Space Station. She logged 192 days in IT IS INEVITABLE THAT SHE WILL FIND NEW WAYS
space, for a total of 377 days accumulated which was, at that point the TO CONTINUE TO MOTIVATE US TO FOLLOW OUR
most time spent in space for any woman. By this time, Peggy also had OWN PASSIONS.
a total of six career spacewalks, racking up 39 hours and 46 minutes.
26 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017SPECIAL REPORT
LENDING A LOVING HAND
THE IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY ANSWERED THE CALL TO
HELP OUR NEIGHBORS DURING THE DEVASTATION FROM HURRICANE
HARVEY IN HOUSTON AND ARKANSAS.
Iowa Wesleyan University Nursing Student Association conducted a Diaper and Blood Drive in
coordination with Hy-Vee to provide aid to hurricane victims in Southeast Texas. The Diaper
Drive brought in 1100 diaper packs and 1500 wipe packs from Amazon online. Mount
Pleasant residents provided two truck beds full of diapers for the victims. Thirty-three units
of blood was donated and $1000 in cash was given to the cause.
The Tiger Athletic Department teamed with Mount Pleasant Community High School
to hold a shoe drive and offered free admission to their respective football games to
anyone who brought shoes to donate to the disaster victims. A truckload of shoes were
shipped to the University of Houston the second week of September.
Arkansas was heavily affected by flooding as a result of the hurricane as it
passed over the state. A disaster relief trip to Imboden, Arkansas took
place on October 15-18 and included twelve Iowa Wesleyan students and
three chaperones. Burlington Trailways graciously donated a chartered bus
and housing and food was provided by Wayland Spring United Methodist
Campground. Byron Mann of ARUMC (Arkansas Conference of The United
Methodist Church) coordinated efforts to aid two houses severally damaged by
floods this summer.
The first house was raised on ten foot stilts and still suffered two feet of
water damage. The disaster team from Iowa Wesleyan cleared out the flood
damaged debris and portions of the home. The second home received a
handicapped ramp and outside paneling.
“OUR COMMUNITY STEPPED UP IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE
CALL CAME FOR HELP.” LORI BAERG, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
photo credit: Mount Pleasant News
IW.EDU 27ATHLETICS
HAMPTON’S 600 WINS
Mike Hampton ’72 reached a major milestone during the 2017 not only had success on the field, but in the classroom as well, and
softball season. On April 23, 2017, Hampton recorded his 600th that has been great to see.”
career win as the head coach of the IW softball team. The Tigers Last season, Hampton and the Tigers were 14-22 overall and 7-11 in
entered the day just one win away from the mark and were able to SLIAC play. The Tigers had three individuals receive SLIAC All-
reach the milestone with a 9-2 victory in the opening game of a Conference honors and one USCAA All-American. Caitlin O’Neill
doubleheader against Saint Louis College of Pharmacy. was named USCAA Honorable Mention All-American as well as
“I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR HAVING A VERY SLIAC Third Team All-Conference for her play during the season.
Samantha McIlwain and Kassie Vazquez each received SLIAC
SUPPORTIVE WIFE AND FAMILY. I HAVE TO THANK Third Team All-Conference honors as well.
THE PLAYERS THROUGHOUT MY CAREER, AS “I have been very fortunate in my coaching career to be supported by
THEY HAVE PUT IN THE HARD WORK AND TIME so many players and families. I have had a lot of fun and memories
TO EARN THE WINS,” SAID HAMPTON ON THE coaching softball and seeing the success in the classroom that carries
out to the field,” said Hampton.
ACCOMPLISHMENT.
“First and foremost, I want to say congratulations to Mike on his
600th win. Reaching a milestone like that is a huge accomplishment
and honor,” said Athletic Director Derek Zander. “Mike has been a
dedicated member of the University for many years. His teams have
28 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017ATHLETICS
TIGER ATHLETICS LAUNCHES
STRATEGIC VISION
Ambitious Vision. Ambitious Leadership.
The Iowa Wesleyan to give fans convenient access to everything in Tiger Athletics.
University Athletic Other technology improvements include a new sound system in the
department has Howe Center and a hi-pod camera system.
developed a five-year
strategic vision for “I AM REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO WHAT
Tiger Athletics. The THE FUTURE OF TIGER ATHLETICS HAS IN
vision will advance the
STORE. WE WANT TO MAKE THE STUDENT-
University’s NCAA
DIII Intercollegiate ATHLETE EXPERIENCE THE BEST IT CAN BE. THE
athletics program UPGRADES TO THE HOWE HAVE BEEN A GREAT
in three key areas
START, BUT IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING,” SAID
of growth and
competitiveness: ZANDER. “WITH THE PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL
visibility and loyalty, SPORT OFFERINGS AND JUNIOR VARSITY
facilities, and
PROGRAMS, WE CAN HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT IN
equipment.
THE GROWTH OF THE UNIVERSITY.”
Athletic Director Derek Zander ’12 The vision is designed
to positively impact the Along with the improvements to technology, Iowa Wesleyan has
student-athlete experience, firmly establish the brand and reach of enhanced the aesthetics in the Howe Student Activity Center. The
Tiger Athletics, and to enhance facilities, equipment, and technology presence of the Tiger Athletics Brand can be felt before entering the
within the Athletics Department. The vision clearly articulates the building and is represented in a student-athlete focused manner.
importance Tiger Athletics places on academic and competitive
The future of Tiger Athletics looks bright, as “Committing
success of its student-athletes, as well as on the recruitment and
to Excellence” includes plans to expand the current number of
retention of high performing scholar-athletes.
sponsored sports that are offered at Iowa Wesleyan. Expansion
As Interim Athletic Director, Derek Zander ’12 led the University plans also include adding junior varsity teams to programs that are
to a new vision “Committing to Excellence”. Recently, Zander currently offered.
was named Athletic Director and has increased offerings with live
streaming, an App, and will continue to utilize subscription services
IW.EDU 29ATHLETICS SCHWAMBORN VISITS COSTA RICA THROUGH BEYOND SPORTS TOURS Cassandra Schwamborn, pictured in the second row, second from She was able to meet Marcela Araya, who is competing for a spot on the left, is a junior for the Tiger volleyball team. She recently Costa Rica’s Olympic beach volleyball team and helps organize the returned from a summer volleyball tour in Costa Rica as a part of Beyond Sports Tours in Costa Rica. Beyond Sports Tour. Schwamborn and the other members of the group helped lead a youth volleyball clinic for girls ages 6-14. Schwamborn also was able to play in three matches against some of the top club teams in Costa Rica. IOWA WESLEYAN STUDENTS INTERN AT X GAMES Six Iowa Wesleyan students were chosen to serve internships at the X Games held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 13-16. The students learned elements of what it takes for an event like the X Games to be put on with four action packed days of sports competitions, music and festival offerings. Students chosen to participate were Allegra Collette, Travis Gile, Patrick Zielinski, Chazz Brown,Tanner Natzke, and Jose Pastor. Their jobs included learning and understanding the X Game Guest Services Standards in order to ensure all spectators, sponsors, staff and athletes have a positive and safe experience while on site at the event. Iowa Wesleyan is one of only three universities in the country who have this enhanced educational experience as part of our sport management program. 30 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2017
ATHLETICS ACADEMIC ALL-CONFERENCE ONCE AGAIN, IOWA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT-ATHLETES SHOWED THEIR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO ACADEMICS. THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW WERE NAMED ACADEMIC ALL- CONFERENCE OR NATIONAL ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM RECIPIENTS. WITH ACADEMICS BEING THE PRIMARY FOCUS IN NCAA DIVISION III, THESE STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A DIVISION III PLAYER. In order to receive Academic All-Conference honors, student-athletes must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher, be at least a sophomore in academic standing, and be enrolled in the institution for at least one year. To be named to the National All-Academic Team, student- athletes must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher, and have at least 24 credit hours on their USCAA transcript. Name Year Sport Honor Hometown Josh Brase Jr. Men’s Basketball/Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Riverside, IA Jordan Nutt Jr. Men’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Palmyra, MO Brock Butler Jr. Men’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Palmyra, MO Steven Soukup Sr. Men’s Basketball USCAA Danville, IA Michael Soukup Sr. Men’s Basketball USCAA Danville, IA Josie Zerrusen Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Effingham, IL Caitlyn Welch Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Braidwood, IL Jaimie Hurd Sr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Sterling, IL Darby Massner So. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Mediapolis, IA LaStella Slack Jr. Women’s Basketball USCAA, SLIAC Fort Madison, IA Whitney Brandvold Sr. Women’s Basketball USCAA Bottineau, ND Ahlia Tai Jr. Women’s Basketball SLIAC Las Vegas, NV Hunter Clark Jr. Women’s Basketball SLIAC Wayne City, IL Kassie Vazquez Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Ainsworth, IA Skyler Rodgers Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC St. Louis, MO Caitlin O’Neill Sr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Princeton, IA Sheridan Gealow Jr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Huxley, IA Samantha McIlwain Jr. Softball USCAA, SLIAC Boone, IA Sydnee Stalker So. Softball SLIAC Ottawa, IL Tanner Anderson Sr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Vermillion, SD Russell Culbertson So. Baseball USCAA,SLIAC Fresno, CA Nick Fencl So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Danville, IA Travis Kostello Jr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC St. Louis, MO Parker Leland So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Parker, CO Alex Payne Jr. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC Nevada, MO Michael Rojas So. Baseball USCAA, SLIAC West Valley City, UT Tyler Cooksey Jr. Baseball USCAA Fairfield, IA Austin Christian Jr. Baseball USCAA Arlington, TX Joseph Belarde Jr. Baseball USCAA Fountain, CO IW.EDU 31
CL ASS NOTES
30s Chuck Steen ’50, moved from
Bloomington, IL, where he retired from
Linda Lamb Staurser ’62, recently
purchased an Allen Computer organ that is
Growmark Inc. after 37 years, to Pleasant almost 40 years old, but it has a full pedal
Waunita Wick Uffelman ’32, Hill, IA. keyboard and 2 manuals and it is a great
celebrated her 106th birthday on April 6, practice organ. Linda was a voice major
2017. and played the organ and traveled to Fort
Richard Eis ’51, celebrated his 90th Madison, IA, to play the organ and on the
birthday on August 6, 2017. Richard resides weekends and during the week for choir
Charles Dyall ’36, celebrated his in Bonaparte, IA. practice.
100th birthday on April 5, 2017.
Robert McNeil ’55, published Big
Guy or Mr. God: Questions to Ponder,
40s a powerful memoir for a liberal pastor,
with insightful questions to help us on our
journey. A lifetime of memories is framed
Wilma Barton Eustice-Roberts ’42, as an imaginary conversation with God, not
celebrated her 92nd birthday on August unlike those that Job had with God. The
25, 2017. Wilma teaches Daughters of book can be used for individual study or in
Utah Pioneers once a month and enjoys group settings. It is hoped the reader will
learning about Utah history. Her Great- follow the lead of the author in considering
Uncle, William Barton, went to Utah, questions such as war, race, sexuality,
from Iowa, with a supply wagon on his and why good people suffer. The book is
way to the Gold Rush. He stopped in available from Amazon. Robert is a former William Lamps ’64 wife’s flowers.
Salt Lake City, Utah, to work for a man pastor of the United Methodist churches
who made roofing materials, married his in Oregon and Idaho and has served as
daughter, and stayed in Utah. Since it director of drug and alcohol prevention Marguerite Pickard Pefferman ’62,
was before the railroad came (1869), he education projects for Ecumenical Ministries celebrated her 95th birthday on May 13,
was considered a pioneer. of Oregon and other agencies. He resides in 2017.
Happy Valley, OR, with his wife Sara.
Doris Thomas Elder ’49, celebrated Sharon Kalkwarf Swensen ’64, was a
her 89th birthday on July, 17, 2017. Dick ’57 and Beverley Mills Elefson member of the 1960-1962 IW Women’s
She and her husband, Cliff, celebrated ’59, Celebrated Bev’s 80th Birthday on July Basketball program. In 1962, she was
their 53rd wedding anniversary in the 2, 2017. They also celebrated their 60th named Queen of the National AAU
fall of 2017.Cliff will be turning 90 on wedding anniversary in Clear Lake, IA. Women’s Tournament. Sharon began
November 13, 2017. Their four children and families planned a playing basketball again in 2009. Her team
party and three days of activities. participated in Three Huntsman Senior
50s Jimmy ’57, and Nola Ibbotson Wilson ’57,
Games in St. George, UT, winning two gold
and one silver. Her team also participated
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the National Senior Games, which has
on June 16, 2017. one competition. After they finished fourth
Janet Smith Crane ’50, and Col.
in Cleveland and Minneapolis, her team
Emery Crane ’52, celebrated their 67th
won silver in June, 2017, in Birmingham,
wedding anniversary on July 1, 2017.
finishing second out of 16 teams, in the
60s 70-74 age bracket. Even though she broke a
finger, she has no plans to give up basketball.
Howard Devore ’50, celebrated his
90th birthday on May 20, 2017. He and Her team hopes to win gold in Albuquerque
his wife, Betty Jean Clemens Devore Marjorie Campbell Hopkins ’60, and her 2019 in the 75-79 age bracket.
’53, have moved to Cascade Manor, a husband, Dr. William Hopkins, celebrated
continued care facility, in Eugene, OR. their 60th wedding anniversary on March
3, 2017.
Dennis Nicholson ’62, is retired and now living in a Wesley
Life retirement community called The Village in Indianola, IA.
Dennis received the “Best Village Spirit” award in July, 2017,
during the WesleyLife 70th Anniversary Celebration. He has
become the official volunteer photographer for The Village and
makes 11x17 photo collages of many of the events happening at
The Village, which are posted in The Village and broadcast on
the in-house TV channel. The images keep all residents informed
of the lifestyle happenings there.
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Rich ’66 and Dr. Liz Davenport Northwestern University in June, 2015. of her level of community involvement and
Garrels ’67, celebrated their 50th wedding Locke is the Sr. Product Engineer as outstanding leadership.
anniversary on June 30, 2017. The couple contractor at Baxter Healthcare. Locke calls
make their home in Mount Pleasant, IA. Winnetka, IL, home.
Marty Hills ’79, became Interim Mayor
of the town of Fruitland, IA, in July, 2017.
Roger Mann ’67 (dec), On August 5th, William Harvey ’70, has been retired
2017, Wethersfield School District in for ten years. William taught Physical Ed
Kewanee, IL, held a dedication ceremony for
their new STEM Technology Lounge that
and Health for 33 years at Harrisburg City
Schools in Harrisburg, PA. William has 80s
was dedicated as the Roger Mann Memorial been enjoying retirement by
STEM Lounge. Roger was a long time traveling, going on cruises, and
math and computer programing teacher working from time to time.
at Wethersfield High School, who passed Next spring he and his wife,
away on August 27th, 2016. The lounge Beth, will travel to Ireland.
will provide the students and staff of the
entire district, the opportunity to have the
latest in technology at their disposal. Mann Peg’e Kennedy Jeppson ’72,
began his career at Wethersfield in 1970 graduated with her Bachelors
and continued to teach and aid students and in Communication/RTV from
staff until his death. He was a pioneer in the University of Houston.
teaching computer programming to high Peg’e graduated with Cum
school students and also managed a number Laude honors.
of web sites for various organizations. The
Roger Mann Memorial STEM lounge Jill Kirby ’81, Sue Layton Qualls ’82, Lori Loges Davidson
John Millspaugh ’73, ’82, Terry Gilleard Johnson ’84, Jody Henderson Haller ’83,
will provide district students with the very retired from EMC Insurance
latest in technology and will be available to Lori Gerard Carrabine ’82, Joni Peterson Rodgers ’82, Diane
Company in Des Moines, Bart Wells ’82 enjoyed a visit to IW during Graduation.
students K-12. IA, after 43 years in the
insurance business, where
he spent 39 of those years as
70s Senior Insurance Adjuster with two different
insurance companies. John
Cpt. Jeffrey Zarro (U.S.A. Ret) ’80,
retired for the second time after 21 years
plans to spend his time once with the San Diego Unified School District.
he retires checking items off Jeffrey plans to spend more time with his
of his bucket list with his wife, family during his retirement.
Marcia Anderson Millspagh
’73, and watching their 6
grandchildren grow up. Rick Fischer ’81, is still working at
KMEM 100.5 FM in Memphis, MO, where
he is one of two original staff members
Cathye Wehr ’73, has working at the station since its sign-on
retired to the Great North date, March 29, 1982. Fischer is an award
West, Lincoln City, OR. winning morning show host, who has
interviewed everyone from local people to
big stars, including Willie Nelson, The
Judy Tomkins ’75, celebrated Oak Ridge Boys, and Bill Clinton. Fischer
her 93rd birthday on May 19, also served on the IW Alumni Board of
2017. Directors, volunteered as a tour guide at
the Theatre Museum at the Midwest
Eric Morin ’76, has Old Thresher’s Reunion, and has been
Mike Hampton ’72, won his 600th game as Head Softball named to the University of Missouri’s
Coach at Iowa Wesleyan University on April 23, 2017. Mike been traveling in Bavaria,
Germany. He is currently in Extension Leaders Honor Roll for long
and his wife, Anita Brent Hampton ’71, make their home term commitment and support of the MU
in Mount Pleasant, IA. Mike was also elected as Co-chair of Kelheim, Bavaria, home of
the Schneider Brewery. Extension Program.
the Citizens Organized for Public Safety committee (COPS).
COPS is in charge of the selection of the site and plan for a
new law-enforcement center. Annette Jennings Kent Mauck ’81, recently completed the
Scieszinski ’77, was historic renovation of a large factory and
inducted into the Albia warehouse in Des Moines, IA, into Harbach
Locke Bailey ’70, graduated with his Lofts, a 103-unit project, including St.
Hall of Fame by the Albia Area Chamber
Master Science in Clinical Research Kilda, an Australian-style café.
of Commerce on August 5, 2017. Annette
and Regulatory Administration from
was inducted into the Hall of Fame because
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