200th200thBirthday Celebration

Defiance College and the City of Defiance invite you to rediscover a life you thought you knew...

Abraham LincolnJourney through a year-long series of engaging

presentations and exhibits that reflect on the multiple facets of arguably our

greatest president.

Gerald Bazer, Randall Buchman, Jan Younger, William Harris, Michelle Tabit,

Mark Neely, Jr., Gerald Wood, and Donald Buerk will guide you through

the distinguished life of Lincoln.Event details on page 52

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The Magazine

Visit the DC website - www.defi ance.edu

Vol. 98, No. 2 Winter 2008

Editorial Board & StaffKathy Punches ’96 Editor, Director of Public Relations & MarketingDebbie Richard ’02, ’04 Assistant Director of MarketingRev. David Plant Director of Alumni and Parent RelationsMichele Tinker Director of Annual GivingRyan Imbrock Layout and Graphic Design

FeaturesAwards -------------------------------------------------- 2Eight alumni honored at Homecoming

Excitement ---------------------------------------------- 4Homecoming 2008 a success (as shown through pictures)

Future ---------------------------------------------------- 6Largest capital campaign ever underway at DC

Welcome ------------------------------------------------- 9New faculty members arrive on campus

Exceeding -----------------------------------------------10Professor Lori Robison makes students ‘real world’ ready

360o -------------------------------------------------------12Dr. Sue Wajert’s career path takes her back to her roots

History ---------------------------------------------------14Dr. Don Buerk makes history relevant to today’s students

Recognition ---------------------------------------------16Faculty scholarly achievements

Symposium----------------------------------------------17Pioneering researcher is keynote speaker at McMaster event

Helping --------------------------------------------------18Jennifer Creighton fi nds value in helping others in crisis

Opportunity --------------------------------------------19Kaitlin Studer takes full advantage of the McMaster program

A Force --------------------------------------------------22Make a Difference Day brings together DC community

Carrier ---------------------------------------------------23Bonnie Bundy Bobbitt ’69 carries the Olympic torch

Athletics -------------------------------------------------24Update from the Field House

Class Notes ----------------------------------------------26Honor Roll of Donors ---------------------------------33Recognizing contributions to Defi ance College

Lincoln ---------------------------------------------------51Celebrating a great U.S. President

DEFIANCE COLLEGE

Trustee FellowsBill Bishop ’93Dr. Dean Colwell ’64Dr. William M. Finerty, Jr.E. Keith Hubbard ’57Duncan R. Jamieson ’62Diane KaiserMargaret F. Mills ’67

Board of TrusteesJoyce C. Anderson ’66 Keith Bell, Sr. ’78Edward Buhl ’73Thomas Callan ’66Dr. Lillian Dunlap ’68Dr. Allen GasparCheryl Hahr ’68James Hamilton ’72Eric HenchJohn HornsThomas K. HubbardKarl Ideman ’67Dr. Rita A. KissnerTimothy Leuzarder ’67Philip Mallott ’78Mark Moats

Alumni Executive BoardWayne BuchananCynthia Cordero ’06Jan Craig ’69Lisa Crumit-Hancock ’91Jon Gathman ’96Matt Gilroy ’02Jim Hamilton ’72Rob Harris ’80

Duncan Jamieson ’62Charlotte Johannigman ’94Jason LaBounty ’03Carolyn Mann ’74John Mikesell ’03Mary Beth Royal ’98Doug Short ’66

Dr. Terrence W. Rettig ’68Stuart F. Sakosits ’68Kyle ShongClara S. SimmonsWilliam J. SmallDavid StuckeyJohn W. Weaner

Glen NewcomerRev. Dr. Roger D. PerlMark Shy ’75Barb J. Silvis ’72Shaune M. Skinner ’75Dr. Bonnie SloanGeorge Smart ’67David Speakman ’63Steve VanDemark ’76Honorary TrusteesGeraldine R. Boomer ’69Dr. Edwin S. CharlesDr. Amos J. White

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awardsDEFIANCE COLLEGE HONORS EIGHTFive Alumni Award winners are honored and four alumni are inducted into the Hall of Fame during Homecoming

by Michele Tinker, Director of Annual Giving

At the Friday Symposium luncheon during Homecoming, Rebecca L.

Sanford ’04, the fi rst recipient of the Young Alumni Service Award, told how she had tagged along with a friend making a college visit to Defi ance and found the place she called home for four years. Rebecca quoted Helen Keller: “The worst thing is to be born sighted, but not to have vision.” Defi ance College gave her vision, Rebecca said. During her time at DC, Rebecca was a McMaster Scholar, traveling to Jamaica to research the current status of social work. She received the Outstanding Senior in Psychology Award and the Social Work Schauffl er Award in 2004.

Now a community health partner for Families and Schools Together program in Parma, Ohio, Rebecca volunteers with many organizations in the Cleveland area and is leading efforts to initiate a grassroots community program which will offer support and services to those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Rebecca called being recognized for this new alumni award, “an honor beyond words.” Well-known to many in the Defi ance area, Dr. Gary Dowler ’65 was recognized with the Alumni Achievement Award for his distinguished 30-year career as a teacher and administrator. In commenting on his career in education, Dowler related the infl uence

teachers have on individuals and their success, and he attributed his success to a family member who saw something in him and helped him get his education. Dowler also served eight years in fi nance before retiring a second time. He has been active on the DC Board of Trustees and in the community. Gary and his wife, Josie, reside in Defi ance and Vero Beach, Fla. When Dr. Mary Theresa (Hallock)

Morris ’91 accepted her Alumni Citation for Academic Excellence, she confessed that she had changed her major fi ve times while she was at Defi ance College. “I probably wasn’t the best student my freshman year,” she admitted. In spite of that, MT earned her bachelor of science in communication arts in just three years, and she pointed to the personal attention she received from faculty as the greatest help in that accomplishment. MT received her Ph.D. at Indiana University and is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Southern Indiana, where she is also editor of the Indiana Journal of Political Science.She and her husband, Gerald Morris ’90, reside in Evansville, Ind. “How did I have time to go to class or study?”Alumni Achievement Award winner Marilyn (Loar) Mallott ’51 asked as she recounted totally immersing herself in extracurricular activities when she attended Defi ance College. Her undergraduate studies were just the beginning of what she called her “life-long love affair” with the college. It was here she met her husband, Gerald Mallott ‘51, who spent 39 years as an administrator at Defi ance College and where she made many lifelong friends during those years. Total immersion seems to be a theme in Marilyn’s life, demonstrated by her career in education, the several books she’s written and co-authored, her years as a caterer and Alumni Award winners, from left: Gary Dowler ’65, Mary Marvel ’77, Rebecca Sanford ’04,

Mary Theresa (Hallock) Morris ’91, Marilyn (Loar) Mallott ’51.

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her on-going involvement in a wide range of local organizations. “If you have leadership qualities, you will have a lot of opportunities to get involved,” Marilyn contends. Plus, she admits, she never learned to say no. Marilyn and Gerry reside in Defi ance. Alumni Achievement Award recipient Mary Marvel ’77 told students at her Homecoming symposium presentation, “I would change seats with you in a heartbeat – I loved my time at Defi ance College.” A life-long educator, Mary said she entered the fi eld of substance abuse prevention quite by accident, and found she had a passion for helping teens make sound choices in every area of their lives. She has extensive training in this fi eld and is currently guidance counselor for Olentangy Liberty High School and substance abuse prevention coordinator for the district. Her numerous volunteer activities include the Ohio Teen Institute and Youth to Youth International. Mary feels she was given unique educational and life opportunities at Defi ance which would never have come her way at a large university, and she thanks the many faculty members who guided her and served as mentors to her. She resides in Delaware, Ohio. It was his fi rst time on campus in 24 years when Doug Murray ’83 returned to be inducted into the Varsity ‘D’ Hall of Fame during Homecoming. “I’m really impressed,” he announced at the AVD Breakfast on Saturday. “I can clearly see that our college is in fi ne hands.” Doug was recognized for his distinction as an outstanding track and fi eld athlete whose javelin and decathlon records still stand at DC. “Seeing all who have received this Hall of Fame award tells you the kind of exceptional people who come from Defi ance College,” Doug said as he accepted his award. Commenting on his weekend at DC, he concluded, “What I’ve discovered inside myself is a homecoming, and I’m personally inspired.” Murray currently lives in Santa Cruz, Calif., where he is regional sales manager for Smurfi t-Stone. “This is a great honor. When I refl ect on all the great people who preceded us, I’m so grateful,” Marv Retcher ’72 said when he was inducted into the Varsity ‘D’ Hall of Fame at Homecoming ‘08. A three-year basketball letter winner at Defi ance College, Marv went on to have a

successful high school coaching career, and also served as assistant men’s basketball coach at DC for ten years. Most recently, Marv led the Ayersville Pilots to a conference championship and regional semi-fi nal appearance in 2008. During his comments, Retcher refl ected on the many friends he’d made during his time at Defi ance College, and thanked his family, particularly his parents, “who had to make so many sacrifi ces for me to come to college.” He and his wife Lois reside in Defi ance. During her time at Defi ance, Patricia

Schwiebert ’84, Varsity ‘D’ Hall of Fame inductee, set school track records with her performance in the 1500 meter and the 5000 meter runs, and was awarded honors on the cross country team. “The athletic experience here adds so much to the opportunity of being at a small college,” Schwiebert told the audience as she accepted her award. In her symposium presentation during Homecoming, she explained how Defi ance College prepared her for a career in an area she’d never even heard of before, exercise physiology. According to Schwiebert, the best of both worlds in education is getting your undergraduate degree in a small liberal arts college and attending a large university for grad work. “Academically, this college prepared me so well for graduate school at Ohio State. I felt so much further ahead than other students.”

“The Defi ance College experience is one that you can’t get anywhere else,” Pat confi rmed. She is currently an exercise physiologist in Columbus. Hall of Fame inductee George

Stockman ’57 gave a touching personal account of coming from a Northwest Ohio farm family to play college football in the mid-1950s. There were four buildings when he came to Defi ance College, he related at the AVD Breakfast, and just 300 students on campus. George played on DC’s 1953 undefeated football team, a team so small, the members learned to play all line positions. “Nineteen players dressed when we went to Centre College,” he remembered. He told how Dr. (Robert) Boehm would hold the dummies during practice, and the coach would remind the athletes, “Hit the dummies, not Dr. Boehm.” Stockman also reminisced about the close relationships that were forged among the players on the team, particularly the impact that was made on the young men as they traveled with their African American teammates to games in parts of the country where many public places were still racially segregated. “Life’s been good to me, and Defi ance College has been good to me,” he concluded.George and his wife live in Bryan, Ohio.

Hall of Fame inductees with their respective bricks on the Hall of Fame walkway, from left: George Stockman ’57, Marv Retcher ’72, Doug Murray ’83, and Patricia Schwiebert ’84.

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excitementHOMECOMING 2008 A SUCCESS

Take a look back on how this year’s Homecomingtruly did Defy the Ordinary

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futureIS AN EXCITING TIME AT DC

The largest capital campaign in DC history is underwayand generating excitement for the future

by Debbie Richard ’02,’04, Assistant Director of Marketing

Defi ance College launched its public phase of a $26 million comprehensive

capital campaign during homecoming festivities September 29 – October 5. TheTransforming Difference: A Campaign to Defy the Ordinary is the largest campaign in the college’s history. College offi cials announced during the Friday Octoberfest dinner that a total of $13.5 million, more than fi fty percent, has been received or pledged after an intensive advanced gifts phase. “Continued and increased support is essential for the college,” said George Smart, chairman of the board of

FirstEnergy and Defi ance College trustee and campaign chairman. “We want every student who enters college to have an opportunity for a life-changing experience of academic and personal growth. Defi ance College is uniquely positioned to realize this goal, and we believe the success of the capital campaign will be a milestone in our vision.” Focusing on capital projects, endowment, and the Annual Fund, the largest projects of the campaign are a $10.9 million Wellness and Fitness Center/Field House and $5 million in endowed student scholarships. The 75,000 square foot Wellness and Fitness Center/Field House will be the largest facility of its kind in Northwest Ohio and the most ambitious project in Defi ance

College history. Designed to be a focal point that brings the DC community together, the facility will also play a signifi cant regional role as the setting for major non-DC events. It will include a six-lane, 200 meter indoor track, indoor tennis facilities, batting cages, expanded fi tness center and golf driving/putting practice green. This project will be an addition to the Weaner Center/McMaster gymnasium, which will also receive a major facelift including new fl oors, scoreboards, bleachers and restrooms. “The Wellness and Fitness Center/Field House will be a spectacular tool for recruiting student-athletes and offering numerous resources for all students interested in fi tness and intramural opportunities,” said

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Rich Pejeau, vice president of institutional advancement. “The building will be a hub of student recreation and also offer an ideal venue for high school and NCAA track meets.” Also included in capital projects is a $1.5 million renovation of the current McReynolds and Whitney residence halls. Both facilities will receive new furniture, computer labs, common study lounges, upgraded laundry facilities and new paint, fl ooring, fi xtures and windows. Schomburg Auditorium, the primary facility for speakers and public events, will receive a facelift, which includes new seats.The success of the advanced gifts phase has enabled renovations for Weaner Center/McMaster gymnasium and Schomburg Auditorium to begin and Whitney Hall and Tenzer Hall, including a new addition, to be completed. Endowment priorities focus on faculty and students with $1.8 million for faculty research, professional education and development of academic programs. Fostering professional growth and research will enhance the scholarly profi le of faculty members, enrich their teaching, and further enhance Defi ance’s reputation for academic excellence. An addition $5 million will go

directly to student support and scholarships enabling Defi ance to offer more aid to fi nancially deserving students, compete for talented students and reduce demand on the College’s operating budget. Annual Fund priorities will focus $5.9 million on strategic academic program development and creating a 21st century environment that makes Defi ance College a fi rst-choice decision for students. “This is an exciting time for Defi ance College,” said Dr. Charles Warren, interim president. “The Defy the Ordinary campaign will transform the college in so many ways, from building projects, to greater endowments and scholarships, and continuing enrichment of the college experience that our annual gifts provide. Defi ance College students will make a difference in the future of this country, and we are working hard to give them the tools they will need.” For more information about making tax-deductable donations to the Defi ance College Capital Campaign, contact the offi ce of institutional advancement at 419-783-2572 or visit the DC website at www.defi ance.edu. Naming opportunities are still available.

George M. Smart ’67

DC Trustee and Campaign ChairmanChairman of the Board, FirstEnergy Corporation

The opportunity exists for Defi ance

College to undergo a transformation. To transform not the purpose or culture of the institution, which remains constant, but the scope of what this College can and should achieve. In order for the College to realize its vision, Defi ance must increase signifi cantly its level of private support. By doing so, Defi ance will have the resources necessary to implement the master plan for facilities, meet the demands of its academic programs both existing and future, respond quickly to new opportunities, and support qualifi ed and motivated students in need of scholarship assistance.

Defi ance College has played a major role in my life since I was a student athlete here in the mid-1960s. The College helped me prepare for a rewarding career and a fulfi lling life, and I remain grateful for that education. That is why I am proud to chair The Transforming Difference: A Campaign to Defy the Ordinary.

A Message from the Campaign Chairman

Architectural drawings (left and above) of the new 75,000 square foot Wellness and Fitness Center/Field House

Please take your seat...

and name it, too!

New Schomburg Auditorium seats

are available to be named by you.

Details on the inside back cover!Details on the inside bacDe

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Future

The Transforming Difference Campaign and You!

In the quiet phase of ‘The Transforming Difference: A Campaign to Defy the Ordinary,” we

raised over half of the $26 million needed to fund a number of important initiatives. It is with

optimism and the trust that philanthropic giving will continue to be a priority in the lives of

our alumni, that Defi ance College enters the public phase of this important campaign.

Now we ask for everyone’s help. Your participation in this campaign will allow us to make

signifi cant capital improvements to our residence halls, Tenzer Hall, Schomburg Auditorium

and Dana Hall, build an impressive fi tness/wellness fi eld house with a 200-meter indoor

track and practice facilities for golf, tennis, and baseball and grow the endowment for student

scholarships, and faculty and program enrichment.

Over the last two years, much work has been done to connect with our alumni across the

country and we now have established regional organizations which will reach far into the

future to sustain the college’s connections with our alumni, and alumni connections with one

another. These groups will represent DC in their geographic regions, aiding in the recruitment

of students and providing many kinds of resources to enrich the education of DC students.

They will live out the tradition of making a difference in people’s lives.

Regional representatives will also help bring “Celebrate DC” kick-off events for ‘The

Transforming Difference: A Campaign to Defy the Ordinary” to every corner of the United

States over the next 18 months.

Our fi rst ‘Celebrate DC” campaign kickoff will occur in Florida in February, followed by

Columbus, Ohio in April. Starting in June, we will hold monthly events across the country.

2009 “Celebrate DC” events are planned for Colorado, Massachusetts and Connecticut,

Maryland and Delaware, the Boston/East Massachusetts area and New Hampshire, New York,

New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the Carolinas, Indianapolis, Chicago, and throughout Ohio:

Cleveland, Akron, Sandusky, Cincinnati, Dayton and Williams, Henry, Defi ance Fulton, Wood,

Putnam, and Lucas counties.

And that’s not all! More events are planned at more locations in 2010. As events are

scheduled, details will be posted on the alumni website and printed in upcoming magazines.

Don’t forget, there will be other regional activities throughout the year beyond the “Celebrate

DC” events. We look forward to seeing you often in 2009 and 2010!

Phil Mallott ’78

DC Board of Trustees ChairmanDirector, Big Lots Inc.

Strengtheningthe Defi ance

College endowment will make a difference in our ability to provide an outstanding educational experience, but so will our attention to facilities. Prospective students and others visiting campus who do not yet know the value of the Defi ance experience will judge the College in large part by the quality of its facilities. We must present an appealing campus environment if we want to attract students who will take advantage of all the ways Defi ance can help them fi nd their direction. With the support of alumni and friends of Defi ance, we can continue to offer students opportunities, like the ones I had, to make their own success in life.

A Message from the BOT Chairman

David Plant, Director of Alumni

and Parent Relations

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welcomeTO THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY

Defi ance College introduces four new faculty members

Stefan Hall,

Assistant Professor

of Communication,

Arts and Humanities

Division, comes to Defi ance College from Bowling Green State University where he was teaching and is

currently completing his dissertation in media studies. After fi nishing his B.A., Hall was inspired by his professors and classes at Virginia Tech to undertake a cross-country journey by car from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, and during his M.A. studies he lived and taught in Japan for a year. Hall’s interests in media such as fi lm, video games, and music began to creep into his English studies, and the realization of the need for more expansive disciplinary boundaries prompted him to choose the American Culture Studies program at BGSU. In his spare time, Hall scours the internet, yard sales, and thrift stores for classic era (Atari) video games, expands his culinary skills by trying new recipes, and dabbles in writing poetry.

Dean Johnson,

Assistant Professor

of Religious

Studies, Arts

and Humanities

Division, held most recently the position of assistant professor of Peace, Justice and Confl ict Studies

at Goshen College in Indiana, as well as, serving as assistant to the Academic Dean and special assistant to the Provost. Johnson was also director of the Goshen College

Plowshares Peace Studies Project. Johnson grew up in LaGrange, Indiana. After graduating from Manchester College, he earned a master’s degree in theology with an emphasis in peace studies from Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Indiana. He is currently a doctoral candidate enrolled in the religious and theological studies program focusing on religion and social change at the Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver. In addition to his recent work at Goshen College, Johnson has taught peace studies courses at Anderson University, Purdue University – Richmond, the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership at Bethany Seminary, and the Indianapolis Peace House. He also served as co-assistant pastor for a year at the Richmond Church of the Brethren. Johnson lives in Fort Wayne, Ind., with his spouse, Melissa, and their young son, Jude.

Dr. Kristin Sorensen,

Assistant Professor

of Psychology,

Behavioral and

Applied Social

Sciences Division,began teaching in 2000 and has most recently taught at Arizona State

University as a full-time lecturer as well as Glendale Community College in Arizona, Laney College in California, and Western International University, also in Arizona. Originally from Schenectady, New York, Sorensen earned her BA in Psychology from Seattle University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center. Sorensen’s research interests combine social psychology

and clinical psychology. She focuses on prejudice, prejudicial effects, and overcoming prejudice. Her nonacademic interests include music, equestrian related events, and cooking.

Michael Wolfe,

Assistant Professor

of Business

Administration,

Business Division,brings with him more than 20 years of management experience and a record of professional

achievement. Prior to joining Defi ance College, Wolfe served as the CEO of two Ohio community foundations and spent 13 years in various management positions with the Boy Scouts of America in assignments throughout southwest and central Michigan. Wolfe has provided technical support to local nonprofi ts including the Defi ance Area Foundation, and was instrumental in raising more than $1.8 million to build a senior citizen center in Bryan. Wolfe is in his fi nal year of a doctoral program at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management and has been selected to present part of his dissertation at the Association for Research on Nonprofi t Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) Conference later this fall. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Heidelberg College and a master’s degree from Defi ance College. He and his wife, Kathy, have two young sons, Jacob and Bryan. He enjoys golf, woodworking and travel.

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exceedingTHE SOCIAL WORK STANDARD

Professor Lori Robison takes her social work students out of the classroom making them ‘real world’ ready

by Kathy Punches ’96, Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Social work professor Lori Robison has focused much of her career on clinical

social work, that is, individual and family treatment. One of the most satisfying aspects of her work at Defi ance College is teaching students the fi ne points of client interviews, assessment, and planning intervention.

“What I enjoy is watching students practice their skills, applying new knowledge to case situations in the fi eld. Theoretical courses are important, but since social work utilizes hands-on training, students appreciate the practical side that they can put to immediate use,” says Robison, who joined DC in 2001 as director of the social work program. Defi ance’s social work program is held in high regard in the professional community.

The pass rate of its students who take the American Association of Social Work Boards exam to gain licensure in Ohio is more than 95 percent. “Students who come into the program are passionate about the fi eld, are committed to what they are doing, and take to it pretty well,” notes Robison. What distinguishes Defi ance’s curriculum from others is multiple fi eld experiences, applying book knowledge and curriculum content directly to real-world

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settings. Juniors take part in 140 hours of fi eld experience, while seniors perform 450 hours in placement. “We exceed the standard which I think has been a benefi t to the students,” says Robison. The variety in agencies and experiences gives students the opportunity to work with different populations, giving them a better idea of what the job demands. Some students perform internships in social service agencies, working with victims of abuse as well as their offenders. “Some do well with the victims but not necessarily the offenders, or vice versa,” says Robison. “Hearing the stories of victims and children who’ve been traumatized emotionally, it’s something they fi nd stressful.” Other students enjoy working with the elderly and are not afraid to work with someone in the end of life stage. “They may cherish being with someone in their last moments of life. So it’s important for any professional to know where their limits are.” The social work program partners with the Family Justice Center of Northwest Ohio as a fi eld site for students in the FJC partner agencies. One partner is the House of Ruth domestic violence shelter which allows students to work with intake, go to court, and work alongside attorneys and victim advocates. Defi ance College also partners with FJC to offer a site for ongoing training and education for professionals on a variety of topics such as protection orders, stalking, and cybercrime. Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission’s PATH Center for the homeless provides another valuable opportunity for social work students. The agency and DC partner on numerous educational and direct service activities such as Empty Bowls, Night Without a Home, Hunger Banquet, and the Salvation Army Christmas Project which provides gifts and food vouchers. To give social work students yet another dose of the real world, Robison plans the College’s annual urban trip done in conjunction with the Introduction to Social Work course. Students and faculty travel to an urban center – Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, or Cleveland – where they visit social service agencies to contrast urban and rural settings. The trip, which is open to all social work majors and students in the Intro course, gives an eye-opening look at the differences in rural and urban poverty and the challenges faced by social work professionals.

Robison notes that Defi ance’s social work students will soon have the opportunity to participate in the College’s Hench Autism Studies Program. Courses will be added to the social work curriculum that will allow students to receive many of the required educational components for certifi cation by the Ohio Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in Adult Services or Service and Support Administration. Students will have specialized knowledge and skill for working with the growing population of persons with autism and their families as well as persons with other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Robison participated in an international project during the 2007-08 academic year, traveling as a McMaster Associate Fellow to Cambodia where she worked alongside students and other faculty members at the Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center. “Early in my career I worked in a domestic violence shelter in a Chicago suburb, so I felt I had some knowledge I could put to use as well as gain knowledge about how victim services in Cambodia are the same or different from services in the U.S.” She also looked at service delivery and best practices between CWCC and the Family Justice Center of Defi ance to determine areas of interface between the two organizations, including intake and assessment, intervention planning, resource development, treatment models and discharge planning. She will return to Cambodia in May as a McMaster Fellow, this time responding to a need for staff training in confl ict resolution. She will be incorporating information on personality and temperament type in styles of communication and decision-making. She will also assist students with their projects which include training in reproductive health, sex traffi cking, STD’s, and photo documentation of evidence.

And Robison enjoys the hands-on application of her professional skills, putting it to use beyond the classroom. She does part-time counseling at her church and serves on the family selection committee for Defi ance County Habitat for Humanity, reviewing applications for Habitat’s home ownership program. Robison fi nds it a daunting task to prepare students for the demands of a profession that can be extremely challenging, is constantly changing, and is often under-valued. “But it is also one of the most rewarding things that I have ever done,” she refl ects. “Educating students for a lifelong vocation is both an honor and a privilege, and I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to do so. “The students who graduate from our program inspire me more so than the other way around. They are truly making a difference in the lives of others each and every day. Yes, they defi nitely defy the ordinary! I just hope I can continue to keep up with them!”

HOMELESSNESS FACTSRural homelessness, like urban, is the result of poverty and lack of decent affordable housing.

Rural homeless are less likely to live on the street and more likely to live in a car or camper or with relatives in overcrowded or substandard housing.

Homeless people in rural areas are more likely to be white, female, married, currently working, fi rst-time homeless, and for a shorter period of time.

--National Coalition for the Homeless

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360FROM NURSING TO NURSING

Dr. Sue Wajert’s career has taken many unexpected turns, and the latest has brought her back to her roots

by Debbie Richard ’02,’04, Assistant Director of Marketing

Anot-so-typical soccer mom, Dr. Sue Wajert, Professor of Business

Administration and MBA Program Coordinator, fi nds time in her busy schedule to attend her son’s soccer games. With her youngest in high school, there won’t be too many more for her to attend, so every game is important. When not cheering in the fan section of the bleachers, Wajert is busy teaching classes, coordinating the new nursing program, and in school working on another degree, a Master of Science in Nursing. Originally beginning her career in nursing, Wajert changed direction when she completed her Master of Business degree. “It was really just a case of being in the right place at the right time,” states Wajert. “I had heard about a position at The College of Mount St. Joseph and sent them a letter. They hadn’t even advertised for the position yet, but I was called for an interview and eventually offered the job. I didn’t plan to switch to higher education. It was just a lucky twist of fate.” Wajert joined Defi ance College in 2000 as the Master of Business in Organizational Leadership (MBOL) Coordinator. “I was drawn to Defi ance since it is a small private liberal arts college where faculty and staff engage students in the learning process and assist them in building their foundation for the future,” says Wajert. She had also previously worked with then-college president Jim Harris, and was attracted to the college because of Harris’s efforts for curriculum-embedded service learning and wanting to be part of that initiative. She liked the fact that the undergraduate and graduate programs in business had strong programming with a personal commitment to

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students and that the faculty and staff she met were committed to the institution and excited about working at DC. Many of the classes Wajert teaches are part of Defi ance College’s Weekend College program, a program that continues to be very successful for the institution. “The staff in the Center for Adult and Graduate Programs (CAP) offi ce delivers excellent customer service and builds relationships with each student,” says Wajert. “The programs we offer meet the needs of the adult student population and the faculty who teach in the weekend college program are able to adapt their teaching to the adult learning style.” The adult students appreciate the program because of its fl exibility. Courses are offered on Friday and Saturday with some courses being offered in accelerated formats during the week. “It’s a one-stop shop to meet all the needs of adult learners,” says Wajert. “Students work with the CAP staff directly from the start to the point where they walk across the stage. The staff is there to assist them with enrollment, signing up for classes, working out schedules and any other way they can help make the process easier.” The CAP program was designed to fi t the needs of the adult student. A Weekend College student is not like a traditional student and the processes developed for CAP fi t the characteristics of that student base. Even the atmosphere is slightly different for weekend college. Classes are set up to allow the adult students to build relationships and network with other students, faculty and staff. The breaks are also designed to be more social where students can talk over a cookie and a cup of coffee. While slightly different than a traditional education track, the Weekend College program provides a collegial atmosphere with the students engaged in learning, and with faculty committed to adult learners. When Wajert joined the college as the MBOL coordinator, it was the fi rst year the program graduated students. She’s looking forward to a 10-year anniversary in 2010 for those graduates. Interestingly, it will also be the last year the MBOL program will graduate students. Based on the needs of current and future students, Wajert helped implement a new Master of Business Administration program in 2008, which replaces the MBOL program. “Students and prospective students feel it is a more recognized degree,” says Wajert. “It was an easy transition from the MBOL to the MBA program and we were pleased to see many graduate students returning to Defi ance

College to upgrade their MBOL to an MBA.”Working with graduate students as well as traditional and adult students has always been rewarding for Wajert. However, it’s being able to draw on past experiences, historical examples and many stories from current companies that make her classes interesting to students. One of Wajert’s newest projects is a nursing program at Defi ance College. The program has brought her 360 degrees to where she started her career. “I had to reactivate my nursing license and head back to school to complete a Master of Science in Nursing in order to oversee the program,” says Wajert. “Overall, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will be a great addition to the College’s academic options and it meets a growing need for professional nurses in the health care setting.” The nursing program has two track options. One option collaborates with Northwest State Community College to create a comprehensive 1+2+1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. “It’s an exciting opportunity. Students will start their college career at Defi ance College, then complete the next two years at NSCC, pass their NCLEX-RN exam and fi nally graduate from Defi ance at the completion of their fourth year,” says Wajert. “The program also creates a great opportunity to build relationships with local health care organizations.” In addition to the 1+2+1 program, Defi ance College will also offer current nurses holding an associate degree or diploma and an RN Ohio license the opportunity to fi nish their bachelor’s degree with an RN to BSN Completion Program. “The program is a great way for nurses to polish up their management and leadership skills with classes such as Nursing in a Globalized World, Transitions from RN to

BSN, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Research, and Nursing Leadership and Management,” says Wajert. The college is in the last stages of fi nalizing the nursing programs and receiving authorization from the Ohio Board of Regents, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and the National league for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. With the soccer season coming to a close, Wajert will be busy fi nishing her own semester’s worth of courses and hoping her students study over the holiday break. “With so many things happening, it’s hard to believe I’ve been here for eight years. But I’ve enjoyed it all, and I’m looking forward to what the future years hold.”

NURSING FACTSNurses are the largest single component of hospital staff, and are primary providers of hospital patient care.

The BSN nurse is preferred -- More nurse executives are indicating their desire for the majority of their hospital staff nurses to be prepared at the baccalaureate level to meet the more complex demands of today’s patient care. In fact, the words “BSN preferred” are appearing more frequently in classifi ed ads for registered nurses nationwide.

Employers are seeking nurses prepared at the bachelor’s and graduate-degree levels who can deliver the higher complexity of care required across a variety of acute-care, primary-care, and community health settings, and to provide other needed services such as case management, health promotion, and disease prevention.

--American Association of Colleges of Nursing

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historyIT IS NOT JUST ABOUT THE PAST

Dr. Don Buerk makes history relevant to today’s students and discovers his passions in the present

by Debbie Richard ’02,’04, Assistant Director of Marketing

Dr. Don Buerk, Associate Professor of History, is a quiet, unassuming

gentleman with a passion for history and interests that cross over disciplines. A Northwest Ohio native, Buerk began his career in education at a public school teaching social studies. “The opportunity to teach in the higher education system was a chance for me to explore more than just history, but how history is interconnected with the way we learn, what we are now, and where we might go in the future,” says Buerk. “Specializing in history lets me draw on the past to help explain to students today why things are they way they are. Studying the past helps students in more ways than they initially understand.” Buerk arrived at Defi ance College in 1998 and continues to enjoy the opportunities it has presented. His most recent project has been with Defi ance College’s Hench Autism Studies Program. “Autism is widely diagnosed today, and it is inevitable that people will be in contact with people who have this condition,” explains Buerk. Working with the Hench Autism Studies Program is a great example of crossing disciplines within higher education. It’s not often you fi nd a history professor working with a special education program. “It’s interesting that more has been recorded on what we learn, not how,” says Buerk. “History helps us understand the past practices of education and allows us to explore the methods with which we teach, and the ways we learn from how we have been taught.” Understanding these principles makes working with the Hench Autism Studies Program a great fi t.

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The Hench Autism Studies Program itself is a cross-disciplinary program allowing students to self-select to be part of the courses. All incoming freshman students learn about the program as part of the college’s First Year Seminar course. The program prepares students from all majors to better understand those who are different. “Students will fi nd it useful to learn to communicate and exchange information with different people, no matter what area of study they are pursuing,” says Buerk. The Hench Autism Studies Program is now in its second year as a Defi ance College program. Buerk likes to see the sophomores, who were the fi rst freshmen to experience the program, participating again and helping to mentor this year’s freshmen who have elected to join the program. It’s confi rmation of a successful endeavor. Another area where Buerk is able to use his cross-discipline knowledge is working with the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity as an Associate Fellow to Cambodia for three years now, and to Jerusalem. “International relations is the new phenomenon of the 21st century,” says Buerk. “It’s important for students to travel and broaden their focus. Many students have never traveled outside of the United States. As a veteran traveler, I help them understand the people and processes they will encounter as they travel. As a professor of history, I help them to understand the culture and the background behind why the situations they are encountering exist.” Each trip involves student research projects. Students conduct research and present their research from the McMaster trip both orally and in writing. Buerk uses his cross-disciplinary knowledge to assist the students throughout the process of completing their projects. As an Associate Fellow, he is also responsible for working with the college’s library to ensure there are current periodicals available to students as they begin to build a needs assessment and develop research projects. “Students learn to be inspired by what is needed, not what they want to change.” The most recent McMaster trip Buerk participated in was to Cambodia. Becoming acquainted with Defi ance College after a speaking engagement, Sophal Leng Stagg from the Southeast Asia Children’s Mercy Fund and Cambodian native helped the college identify and meet the needs of Cambodians, including teacher training, medical supplies and training, and business

development. An example of one Cambodian research project taken on by a McMaster student was by Jennifer Creighton. She explored natural birth control methods Cambodian women could use to help control their fertility. She completed her research before the Cambodian trip, and then with the help of Leng Stagg presented her fi nding to the women of the Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center. (Seerelated story on page 18) Buerk also expresses his love of history in other ways. One such example is working with Randy Buchman, emeritus professor and Defi ance city historian, to develop a Town and Gown lecture series. The term “Town and Gown” derives itself from 13th - 14th Century Oxford in which a rivalry developed between academia and the townsfolk. No such rivalry exists in the local Defi ance community, so our use of the name is ironic in a positive way. In September, as part of a college course on American Presidencies, the Town and Gown series hosted Gerald Bazer, dean emeritus of Owens Community College, who spoke about the 33rd President, Harry Truman. In October, Buerk presented “Fateful Presidential Elections.” In 2009, there will be a special lecture series to celebrate Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Buerk and Buchman have invited to the college national experts Mark Neely, Penn State faculty member and Pulitzer Prize winner, to speak about his book Lincoln,The Last Best Hope of Earth, and William Harris, professor emeritus at the University

PEER MENTORSOne of the components of the Hench Autism Studies Program

provides an opportunity for a First-Year Seminar class led by Dr. Don Buerk to study the characteristics of people with autism and then serve as peer mentors to students with autism. After learning about people with autism, the fi rst-year students serve as peer mentors to students with autism when they are baking for the coffee cart (Bumble Bean Coffee). On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the fi rst-year students work with the students with autism at the coffee cart. The fi rst-year students participate in leisure time activities with the students with autism as well as other activities at the fi tness center and during lunch in the College cafeteria. As part of this year’s Freshman Service Day, the DC students participated in a full-day of training at Bittersweet Farms.Bittersweet Farms is located in Whitehouse, Ohio, and is a farm that serves as a residential community for adults with autism. After the training, the fi rst-year students participated in service projects to help Bittersweet Farms prepare for their Fall Festival. First-year students along with Dr. Buerk and other Defi ance College faculty presented their experiences at a national conference entitled “The Challenge of Meeting the Needs of Adolescent Students with Autism: An Opportunity for P-16 Collaborations.”

of North Carolina, who will speak on Lincoln as a scholar. Buerk, Buchman and fellow faculty member Michelle Tabit will also give Lincoln-inspired lectures. The lecture series begins in January and will consist of nine lectures examining different facets of Lincoln’s life. “I teach in my spare time,” says Buerk, as he laughs. “I enjoy teaching and working with the students at Defi ance College. What I learn from my other projects is applicable to the classes I’m teaching. I also enjoy the fact that not only is Defi ance College a great place to work, it offers many opportunities to utilize my interests in new and unique ways.”

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recognitionFACULTY SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS

Honors, awards, certifi cations, conference presentations, and publications

Dr. Doug Kane, Assistant Professor of Biology, is a contributing author of two chapters in the 2008 published Checkingthe Pulse of Lake Erie monograph. He is fi rst author of “A Planktonic Index of Biotic Integrity (P-IBI) for Lake Erie: a new technique for checking the pulse of Lake Erie,” and second author of “Declining Lake Erie ecosystem health-evidence from a multi-year, lake-wide, plankton study.”

Dr. Tim Rickabaugh, Associate Professor of Sport Science, will be published in the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s Strategies magazine. His article titled “Exploring Commitment to Youth Sport and Developing Leadership Skills in Undergraduate Sport Science Students” was accepted in May and is expected to run in a late 2008 or early 2009 issue of the magazine. Rickabaugh used surveys from three years and over 250 Defi ance College sports science students as part of his article.

Dr. Gregg Gunsch, Associate Professor of Computer Forensics, presented “Retrospective of the Undergraduate (B.S.) Computer Forensics Major” at the annual Ohio chapter training meeting of the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) in May 2008. He was also named the fi rst “Volunteer International Coordinator of the HTICA Internet Safety for Children Campaign.” Gunsch earned the Certifi ed Computer Examiner (CCE) certifi cation from the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners in July and has been actively working on a sub-committee to develop an exam for a new certifi cation, “Digital Evidence Practitioner,” as a function of the Digital Forensics Certifi cation Board, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice (DoJ).

Mary Ann Studer, Assistant Professor of Physical Science, Associate Dean of McMaster School, Steve Smith, Professor of Art, and Robin Kratzer, Director of Teaching and Academic Growth Center, presented “Integrated Natural Resource Management as a Framework for Multidisciplinary Research in Belize” in June at the Council on Undergraduate Research National Conference at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn. The presentation focused on how Integrated Natural Resource Management practices have structured more than 20 multidisciplinary undergraduate research projects in Belize over the past three years. Professor Studer presented “Integrated Natural Resource Management: A Pathway for Sustainable Development in Rural Belize” at The Alliance for Global Sustainability, at MIT in Cambridge, Mass., in January. Also in January she virtually presented “Synergistic Research in Support of Natural Resource Management: Undergraduate Research in Northern Belize” at the Fourth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, University Malaysia Terengganu. Studer and students Pamela Gibson, Michael Rostocil,Kyle Shong, and Kaitlin Studer presented “Interdisciplinary Learning Communities: Facilitating Honors Research in Belize” at the Mid-East Honors Association, Indianapolis, in March.

Douglas Fiely, Assistant Professor of Art, won third place at the Crosby Gardens Art Festival in the category of painting in June at the Botanical Gardens, Toledo. Over 300 artists were involved in the exhibit.

Dr. Spiro Mavroidis, Associate Professor in Biology, and student Kim

Gieras presented at The Ohio Academy of Science Annual Meeting at the University

of Toledo in April. Mavroidis presented “Energy allocation to growth by juvenile garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) from two populations collected in different thermal environments” and Gieras and Mavroidis co-presented “Postprandial temperature selection in the red-spotted newt (Notophthalamus viridescens).”

Dr. Fred Coulter, Associate Professor of Education, presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) annual conference in Boston in April. The presentation titled “The Relationship of Service Coordinators’ Family-Centered Service Delivery and Maternal Empowerment in Tennessee’s Early Intervention System” presented results from his dissertation that was funded by Tennessee’s Early Intervention System and conducted by the Pathways to Family Empowerment Project located at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jeffrey Weaner, Professor of Social Work and Sociology, presented “Assessment and Global Partnerships: The Common Ground between Accountability and Engagement,” with Drs. Jo Ann Burkhardt

and Catharine O’Connell for the Annual Program Meeting of the Higher Learning Commission NCA in Chicago in April. Weaner also completed research on the effectiveness of the Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, domestic violence shelter trainings, compiled and edited the annual reports for funders, and conducted a month-long program evaluation for programs funded by UNIFEM. The Defi ance College art department faculty consisting of Steve Smith, Doug Fiely, Kathy Funderburg, Brandon Knott and Kent Juillard, were invited to show their artwork at the new Nizwonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert.

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symposiumBRINGS IN PIONEERING RESEARCHER

The 2009 McMaster School Symposium welcomes forest canopy researcher Dr. Margaret Lowman

Internationally recognized for her pioneering research in forest canopy

ecology, Dr. Margaret Lowman will provide the opening keynote for the 2009 McMaster Symposium on April 2. The theme for the McMaster Symposium is “Humanity at the Crossroads: Challenges to Sustainable Community Development,” and runs April 2 – 4 on the campus of Defi ance College. Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology. For 30 years, she has designed hot-air balloons and walkways for treetop exploration to solve mysteries in the world’s forests, with special expertise on the links between insect pests and ecosystem health. Affectionately called the grandmother of canopy research, she has explored all three major rain forests of the world - Africa, Australia/Asia, and the Neotropics (including the Amazon). Lowman facilitates policy solutions using science education as a tool, drawing upon a lifetime of research and conservation. Her international network and passion for science have led her into leadership roles where she seeks best practices to solve environmental challenges. She is currently director of Environmental Initiatives and Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at New College of Florida and serves as vice president of The Explorers Club; vice president of the Ecological Society of America; treasurer of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation; executive director of Florida’s TREE Foundation; and cluster chair for the Sarasota Economic Development Corporation. An author of over 100 peer-reviewed scientifi c publications, her fi rst book, Life in the Treetops, received a cover review in the New York Times Sunday Book Review. Lifein the Treetops describes Lowman’s scientifi c studies in forest canopies around the world and her challenges as a fi eld biologist, wife,

and single parent. Her second book, It’s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, is an upbeat portrayal of how a parent’s career can imprint children, and how children in turn can infl uence the success and trajectory of their parent’s career. Refl ecting her love for linking kids to nature, Lowman’s personal mantra is no child left indoors. Named after Lowman’s mantra, on September 18, 2008, Congress passed important “No Child Left Inside” legislation that will fund environmental education programs at a national level. It encourages students, families, and adults to experience nature and that teaching children about their “home,” planet earth, fosters better stewardship and science literacy. Working tirelessly on sustainability

initiatives at home and abroad, she recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation from Sarasota County. Her numerous awards also include the Margaret Douglas Medal for Excellence in Conservation Education from the Garden Club of America; Girls Inc. Visionary Award; Mendel Medal for achievements in science and spirit; Lowell Thomas Medal for discoveries in the canopy; and election as a Kilby laureate and an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow. In addition to her keynote address at the McMaster Symposium, Lowman will attend some of the faculty and student presentations occurring during the three-day event.

Dr. Margaret Lowman is the 2009 McMaster School Symposium keynote speaker.

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helpingTO OVERCOME STRUGGLESMcMaster School Scholar Jennifer Creighton

fi nds the value in helping people in crisis

by Debbie Richard ’02,’04, Assistant Director of Marketing

As a 2007-08 McMaster Scholar to Cambodia, Jennifer Creighton carried

out a project focused on natural forms of birth control. A local student and a Presidential Scholarship award winner, Jennifer became interested in the McMaster program after seeing another student’s presentation about garment factory workers in Cambodia. It had enough of an impact on her that she met with Dr. JoAnn Burkhardt to learn how she could get involved. As an International Studies major and Religion minor, Jennifer studied ways to help and settled on research on natural methods of birth control. Cambodia’s past unrest has made the use of and methods of obtaining medicinal forms of birth control diffi cult, if not impossible in some regions, and rarely affordable to the people in this poverty stricken country. During the reign of the Khmer Rouge, millions of people were killed, many of whom were the educated and doctors. Over 30 years later, the country is still trying to recuperate from the turmoil. The struggles women have in this nation are exacerbated by lack of control over their fertility. Creighton’s research took her to the Georgetown University School of Medicine, Institute of Reproductive Health website and research on one form of natural birth control – CycleBeads – that had 95% effectiveness with correct use and 88% effectiveness with typical use. The beads help women with normal ovulation cycles understand when they are more likely to become pregnant, thus allowing them to help control and plan their future. She also discovered and taught another method that could be used for women without a normal ovulation cycle, called the

Two Day Method, which mainly relies on a woman’s ability to understand what her body is telling her. “My biggest worry was not the research, but whether the women in the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Center would accept me as a knowledgeable fi gure and the information I brought to help them,” Creighton said.Working with Sophal Leng Stagg of the Southeast Asia Children’s Mercy Fund as her translator, the Crisis Center’s staff and the professors within the McMaster program, Creighton was able to provide information that was easily and gladly accepted. The women in the Crisis Center also wanted to ask other questions and learn how to make the CycleBeads so that others could benefi t from the knowledge.

Pleased that she could have such an impact on a foreign trip, Creighton is now focusing on New Orleans, another McMaster research area, and how she can help bring more awareness to the problems in Louisiana, specifi cally working with the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station on the eroding of the swamp and marshlands and the eventual displacement of its people. “This project is driven by a community need, as without the coastal wetlands, the city of New Orleans would cease to exist,” she says. “The wetlands are what protect the city from hurricanes, which strike the Louisiana coast more frequently than anywhere else in the United States. The community’s need for a strong storm surge infrastructure, whether it be natural or man-made, is very high.”

Jennifer Creighton instructs Cambodian women in the use of CycleBeads.

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opportunityIS ALL IT TOOK TO CHANGE A LIFE

A passion for birds and education led Kaitlin Studer to take advantage of DC’s McMaster School program

by Kaitlin Studer, Defi ance College student

It was about mid freshman year when I decided I wanted to take advantage of

the opportunity that the McMaster program offers. After hearing about the work going on in Belize, I decided that was the initiative I wanted to be on. I started talking to students and faculty that had gone the year before. They mentioned the Programme for Belize ranger Ivan Gillett, who was in charge of the recovery program for the endangered yellow-headed parrot. They started talking about how poaching for the pet trade was a huge problem, especially in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area, and how Ivan was in need of educational materials in order to reach out to the communities on the periphery. At that moment I knew what kind of project I wanted. I wrote a proposal to travel to Belize to study the habitat of the yellow-headed parrot and then to create educational materials. I was overjoyed when I got the word that I was accepted. A week later, I received word that I was accepted for an internship at the Toledo Zoo Aviary. My passion for birds evolved as I worked over the summer in the aviary. When the fall semester hit, I was focused on fi nding every resource I could about the yellow-headed parrot, the pet trade, and educational outreach programs (with other endangered species). December came fast, and I was headed to Belize. Before I knew it, I was riding down the bumpiest dirt roads I have ever been on to the pine savannah, the yellow-headed parrot’s habitat. There Ivan Gillett showed me potential nesting sites for the bird, the kind of food parrot chicks eat, and he gave me a general overview of its natural history. Then Ivan showed me a tree that had been Kaitlin Studer talks to children in San Carlos about her book on the yellow-headed parrot.

photo by Mary Ann Studer

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poached! This was an experience I would never have gotten from a book or a journal article. This showed me how real poaching is a major problem. Seeing fi rst-hand the large holes that were made by machetes that destroyed the nesting cavity was something I will never forget. While in Belize I collected more information, and I was trying to fi gure out exactly what kind of educational materials would be most effective. It wasn’t until the second to last day when Ivan took me to the savannah again and showed me another poached tree. This tree was completely cut down! Ivan explained that sometimes people will bring kids to help them get the chicks out of the nests because they have smaller limbs, and they are better tree climbers. It was at this exact moment that I knew I needed to write a children’s book. Poaching is a very lucrative business today. The yellow-headed parrot population began to decline in the 1970’s. By 1994 more than 90 percent of the population was gone. This was due to the fact that the birds are very popular in the pet trade because they can mimic human voices very quickly. What is devastating is that poaching is not the only problem that is negatively impacting the bird’s population. The parrot in some areas of Belize is being killed because local people consider it a pest. Yellow-headed parrots eat the fruit from cashew trees and thus negatively impact a source of income for many Belizeans. The parrot population is also threatened by habitat destruction as a result of frequent fi res. People will set fi re to the savannah to burn the old grasses leaving all of the new growth and sprouts of the grass exposed. This attracts animals into the savannah to feed on the new plants which makes for easy, although illegal, hunting. Pine savannah ecosystems benefi t from being burnt naturally which happens every once in a while, not however from frequent human-induced fi res. This constant burning damages some Caribbean pine trees and also destroys many yellow-headed parrot nests. This past year the Pine Savannah in the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area in Belize was set on fi re and over 15 parrots’ nests were destroyed. My journey in Belize was ending quickly but the adventure that stemmed from the trip was just beginning. Writing a book can be just as overwhelming as trying to “advance humanity,” but what I have learned through this process is that one of the keys to success is having a support system. With the help

of several people on the Defi ance College campus and beyond, I was able to publish a children’s book entitled Leaving Wild: A Case to Save the Yellow-headed Parrot. People that helped me on campus were very patient and extremely supportive. My main editor, Dr. Margaret Noble Mikula, spent many hours going over drafts. Professor Cathy Rayburn-Trobaugh, because of her Latin American background, helped me write a book that would not offend. Professor Dean Flightner was another key supporter in the process reading and rereading drafts I produced. I also had off-campus support from the Toledo Zoo. Curator of birds Robert Webster was very gracious in making sure all of my “bird terms” were correct and well-defi ned. Last, but certainly not least my mom, Professor Mary Ann Studer, was a major supporter. When I said I was thinking about writing a children’s book, she gave me

her full support with no hesitation. She too read through numerous drafts and listened to my thoughts on how the book should be organized and styled. While the book started moving through the editing and translation process, I had time to think about what else I could do to help educate the people of Belize about the yellow-headed parrot. I knew that just one book was not going to dramatically change the view of the people, especially people who are killing the parrot because it eats the cashew fruit. I fi nally realized that getting people engaged in their environment through birding might help to reduce poaching in the area where it’s most prominent. I decided that the proceeds from the sale of my book Leaving Wild in the U.S. would fund what I call fi eld packs. These fi eld packs contain binoculars, a fi eld guide to Central American birds, and a waterproof notebook

Poached Caribbean Pine

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and would be taken to schools that surround the Rio Bravo. I also created an awareness poster about the yellow-headed parrot to display in areas where the book would not be distributed. I had to develop a fi eld pack budget and price all the items in the fi eld packs accordingly, so that I could price the book and write a business plan to keep track of all the donations and book proceeds. I could not have done this part if it wasn’t for the help of Rich Pejeau and the Offi ce of Institutional Advancement. I wrote a second proposal to the McMaster School to go back to Belize in 2007 so that I could distribute my book and the fi eld packs. In addition I wanted to conduct research to estimate biodiversity in different land use areas to try and help the rangers of the Rio Bravo convince the people on the periphery to reduce the practice of slash and burn. This project is directly linked to my parrot project because habitat destruction is another major cause of the decrease in its population. I was thrilled that this proposal was accepted and I was a member of the 2007-2008 McMaster Belize team.

I was able to sell enough books to fund 10 fi eld packs. I returned to Belize in December 2007 with children’s books, awareness posters, fi eld packs and my equipment to collect data for my biodiversity project. The best part of this trip was passing out the children’s books and talking to people about the yellow-headed parrot. To hand a child a book that is in all probability the only one they own was very exciting. Ivan was very happy with the book and how well it turned out. Even though he knew I was writing one, he was still surprised when he saw it. We sat and talked for two hours about the recovery program. He told me that I was part of the recovery program, and he wanted my input on a few aspects. This was the most unbelievable experience,

working with Ivan and feeling a part of the recovery program. This partnership that has developed with Ivan is something I will never forget and it’s a truly indescribable experience. In a way it makes my life feel more globalized, because whenever I get that “end of the world” feeling because of a bad test or a stressful week, I remember what I do in Belize and how that means so much more in the big picture. Ever since my fi rst trip to Belize I have been giving presentations all over the country and talking to everyone and anyone that asks me about Belize. Although they may regret asking after I have talked to them for hours, the point is that the opportunity I took my sophomore year has opened my eyes and has developed a passion in me I never knew I had. This summer I authored an article that was published in the August edition of

PsittaScene Magazine, the World Parrot Trust quarterly magazine. I am currently looking for graduate programs in conservation biology and sustainable development. After my last few projects, Programme for Belize asked me if I could work with farmers on the periphery of the Rio Bravo and their Lepidopteron pests. Programme for Belize was concerned about the populations of butterfl ies and moths as well as the impact of pesticides that are used by farmers to decrease crop damage. I was compelled to respond to this request so I submitted another scholar proposal. I was accepted in May 2008 and I will return to Belize in December of this year. But I couldn’t wait that

long. I used money I earned working at the zoo this summer to fl y to Belize in August. I met with the Dean of Muffl es Junior College, and as a result I am working with biology professors at the college. These professors want to learn how to do fi eld exercises so they can teach their students techniques that environmentalists, including foresters, should know. I completed a short video on three major fi eld exercises and will be supplying them with the resources they need to conduct these exercises. Hopefully these students at Muffl es will develop, through these fi eld labs, more applicable skills as they enter the job market in Belize. And that is what McMaster and the Belize initiative is all about: helping people help people. In Belize I am helping Belizeans to better their future. This is what drives me.

Ivan Gillett and Kaitlin Studer with her book Leaving Wild. To right: An inside page view of her book

photo by Robin Kratzer

A Force

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a forceON THE NATIONAL DAY OF HELPING

The Defi ance College community gathers in Columbus for the second annual Make A Difference Day event

by Cindy Shaffer ’03, Director of Planned Giving

Defi ance College was a force to be reckoned with on Saturday, October

25, as alumni and family members, current DC students and staff gathered in Columbus to participate in the second annual Defi ance College, Columbus Area Make A Difference Day event. This year’s project was to assist with the Ohio Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament held at Holiday Lanes on Columbus’ east side. Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine and supported in part by Newman’s Own Foundation (Paul Newman), Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of October in towns and cities throughout the United States. Alumni, spanning the class years of

1978 through 2006, joined athletes from the DC men’s basketball team and members of the soon to be chartered Alpha Phi Omega co-ed national service fraternity to assist the Olympians and to offer special words of encouragement to the athletes. The activity was planned by the Defi ance College Columbus-area Alumni Network leadership team of Jeremy Ball ’04, Leanne (Schlenker) Moninger ’01, and Francine “Fran” Wahrman’90, with support from Alumni Network Coordinator Gretchen McGinley. “It’s so easy for these students to get caught up in athletics, school work, and their social lives that it’s easy to forget the big picture,” said DC basketball coach Kyle Brumett in addressing the gathering. “This event is an opportunity to be reminded that this is what life’s about.” The day began with brunch at the Lanes and provided an opportunity for alumni, staff

BECOME A FORCEIN YOUR COMMUNITY!

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and students to get to know one another in a relaxed setting. Soon after, bowling balls were rolling and pins were fl ying amidst the cheers of participants and spectators. Defi ance College volunteers were noticeable in their black Make a Difference Day shirts designed by Christin (McCabe) Mashburn’04, so much so that one parent was over heard saying “These

Defi ance College people are everywhere you look!” DC staff members in addition to Coach Brumett who participated in the day were: assistant coach Tom Heil; Katie Litle ’04, coordinator of McMaster Leadership Programs; graduate assistant for basketball, Kyle Resnick; Cindy Shaffer ’03, director of planned giving and Jamie Stoegbauer,

director of student activities. Mark your calendar now for the fourth Saturday in October to join the Columbus Alumni Group in 2009!

DC students, staff, and alumni (including Phil Mallott ’78, right) joined forces for Make a Difference Day in Columbus.

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carrierOF THE OLYMPIC TORCH

DC alumna Bonnie Bundy Bobbitt ’69 is honored to take part in the only U.S. leg of the Olympic Torch Relay

Bonnie Bundy Bobbitt, a 1969 DC alumna, was a proud carrier of the

Olympic Torch in San Francisco in April. The San Francisco leg of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay, the only U.S. stop of the fi ve-month global event, included roughly 80 torchbearers. Bobbitt was one of six Ambassadors of Active Living selected by sponsor Coca-Cola from a pool of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide. Winners of the competition were chosen based on their dedication to living and promoting active lifestyles to make a positive, sustainable difference in their local communities. Bobbitt’s contributions to her community include working to reinstate $300,000 in federal funding for the construction of a multi-use path and identifying funding and procedures that resulted in her city – Fayetteville, Ga. - receiving $500,000 for the construction of sidewalks, bicycle surfaces, improved safety and handicap access, and drainage improvements. She spearheaded an effort that resulted in her county’s erecting 66 Share the Road signs. Her bicycle study was used by consultants in preparing the county’s comprehensive transportation plan. She raised funds that contributed toward the production of the Georgia Bicycle Law Enforcement Pocket Guide, which she distributed to all law enforcement offi cers in Fayette County and is being used by the county and municipal law enforcement agencies for training. She was also active in bringing the fi rst Effective Cycling class to the county and promoted and supported her cycling club and countless cycling events.

“Carrying the Olympic torch is defi nitely a high point in my life,” said Bobbitt, who traveled to San Francisco with her husband and daughter. In spite of the unexpected - two course changes, a shortening of the route from six miles to three, being paired with a torchbearer partner, and being unable to communicate the location of the fi nal course to her family - it was still an exhilarating experience.

Bobbitt helping to carry the Olympic Torch (above) and standing in front of the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco (left).

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athleticsUPDATE FROM THE FIELD HOUSE

Men’s and women’s basketball previews, plus standout fall sports performers

by Seth Mikel, Sports Information Director

Men’s Basketball

The Defi ance College men’s basketball team has been tabbed as the preseason favorite to win its second-straight HCAC regular season title. Defi ance was the only team to pick up more than two fi rst-place votes and also placed four players on the HCAC Players-to-Watch list. The Yellow Jackets are coming off their most successful season in 15 years after posting a 19-8 record and winning the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship by three games one year ago. DC led the conference race from start to fi nish and ended the year ranked fi rst or second in the league in 12 statistical categories. Defi ance hopes to pick up where it left off and will return three starters and 11

letterwinners from the squad that won the program’s fi rst outright league championship since 1993-94 and posted its highest win total since the 1992-93 campaign. Leading the way for DC will be probable starters and HCAC Preseason Players to Watch Anthony Pettaway, Anthony Jackson, Mike Floyd and Nick Sales. The Jackets will also be bolstered by returning key reserves Eric Stolly, Heath Armstrong, Nate Conley and Josh Stuckey, along with a very talented six-man freshmen class. Defi ance will turn to a new face on the sidelines in 2008-09, as Head Coach Kyle Brumett takes over the program which has 36 wins and a pair of appearances in the championship game of the HCAC Tournament over the past two seasons. Brumett began his tenure at DC on May 19 after leading his Lakeland squad to a 17-11 mark and the Northern Athletics Conference

Tournament Championship in 2007-08. Defi ance will offi cially take the lid off of its 2008-09 season when it plays Albion at 7:30 pm on Nov. 21 in the fi rst day of the Albion College Tip-Off Tournament.

Women’s Basketball

Senior Katie McNamara, junior Mandie White and sophomore Holly Stein were each named to the HCAC Player-to-Watch list, following the release of the 2008-09 HCAC Preseason Poll. Defi ance was picked to fi nish seventh, tallying 27 points in the poll. Anderson was selected to repeat as conference champions with six fi rst-place votes, while Manchester and Hanover rounded out the top three. DC went 10-14 overall and 5-11 in the HCAC in 2007-08 and is now seven wins shy of the program’s 600th victory. The Jackets fi nished 9-6 at the Karl H. Weaner

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Center, defeating its opponents by nearly 17 points per contest in those victories. Defi ance used that home-court advantage to cap off its season with home wins over HCAC Tournament qualifi ers Franklin and Rose-Hulman. DC will look to carry that late-season success over to the 2008-09 campaign, while making a push for its fi rst HCAC Tournament appearance under head coach Dic Doumanian. The tools to do so are in place, as the Jackets return four starters and nine letterwinners from last year’s squad. 2007-08 starters, Amber Bailey and Tasha Stucke also return for Doumanian. Defi ance will be helped by a talented group of reserves that will keep DC’s high-scoring offense running throughout the game. Guards Molly Bateman and Courtney Schmersal, and Katie Carunchia in the frontcourt positions; and newcomers Jenna Deskins, Makayla Graves and Shavonda Price should make an impact for DC. The Jackets open up their 2008-09 campaign on November 15, when they travel to Olivet, Mich. for a matchup with the Comets of Olivet College.

FALL SPORTS STANDOUTS by Jordon Bruner, Assistant Sports Information Director

Keith Snyder was named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week and selected to the D3Football.com National Team of the Week, following his outstanding performance in Defi ance’s 21-13 win over Anderson on October 25. The senior safety recorded 12 tackles, as his four assisted tackles helped him set a DC career record with 169 in his four years with the Jackets. The Martin, Mich., native also had one interception, fi ve pass breakups and a quarterback hurry in the victory.

Tom Foos earned HCAC Special Teams Player-of-the-Week honors following the Jackets’, 31-28, victory over Hanover on November 1. The Helena, Ohio, native drilled a career-best 38-yard fi eld goal to win the game in overtime, while averaging 55.6 yards per kickoff and sticking two punts inside the 20-yard line.

Kyle Longsdorf also earned player-of-the-week honors in DC’s victory over Hanover. The sophomore strong safety was named HCAC Defensive Player of the Week, after recording a career-high eight solo tackles and returning an interception for a touchdown. Longsdorf, who capped off the Jackets’ 21-0 run with the return, ranked third on the team with 53 tackles through eight games, while leading Defi ance with two picks.

Kristen Nicely garnered HCAC Player-of-the-Week honors twice this season.The freshman right-side hitter fi rst claimed the award after being named as the Defi ance Invitational Most Valuable Player and recording double-digit kills in all fi ve of her matches that week. The Ayersville High product had a 19-kill, 11-dig, four-block outburst in DC’s win over defending HCAC champion Hanover, while helping the Jackets to a 3-0 sweep of Franklin with 14 kills and three blocks to earn her second HCAC prize.

Danyel Lipps had 29 kills, 26 digs and fi ve aces in a two-match span against HCAC opponents, Transylvania and Rose-Hulman, to earn HCAC Player-of-the-Week honors. The junior outside hitter had a fl awless effort against the Pioneers, hitting .467 with no miscues to help the Jackets clinch a berth in the HCAC Tournament. Lipps was second on the team with 281 kills and enters the HCAC tourney just 19 shy of reaching the 300-kill plateau for the second-consecutive season.

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The 40’sHazel (Kimmel) Heincelman

’45 and her husband, Ray, moved to a seniors’ complex in Oxford, Michigan. They both participate in daily exercise programs and are healthy. Hazel and Ray are still playing golf in the summertime.

Donelda (Hickok) McWilliams ’46

met recently with Senator George Voinovich in Washington, D.C. They discussed the new bipartisan Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act. Donelda served as an AARP representative. She resides in Defi ance.

The 50’sLorraine Andrews ’56 was recognized by the Northwest Ohio Rivers Council for her 20 years of

service. She has held the position of secretary, planned and organized meetings, and written articles for various publications about activities the council had planned. She is also a member of the Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor. She resides in Defi ance.

James Hale ’56 and his wife, Marie, just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on September 11, 2008. They celebrated this special occasion with a family dinner. The Hales reside in Defi ance.

The 60’sDr. John Mitchell ’60 and his wife, Vivian, celebrated their golden anniversary on June 24, 2008. The couple was married in 1958 at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell reside in Defi ance.

Jackson Crosley ’61 retired from teaching in Chillicothe, Ohio in 1996. He and his wife, Charl, own a farm outside of Chillicothe where they raise and sell Christmas trees.

Larry Zachrich ’63 was recognized by Northwest State Community College for his 30 years of service to the college. He is currently the Coordinator of Experiential Learning. Larry resides in Napoleon, Ohio.

Raymond Etzler ’63 recently retired from Antwerp Local Schools. He was the elementary principal for the last six years. His career spanned over 45 years. He and his wife, Colleen, reside in Van Wert, Ohio.

Donald Schmidt ’63 and his wife, Lois, have welcomed their third grandchild, Eli Schmidt, in August 2007. Donald and Lois reside in Aurora, Colorado.

William Derbyshire ’64 is the current president of the Wildcat Baseball Program. He was inducted into the Northeast Indiana Baseball Association Hall of Fame in May 2008. He and his wife, Martha, reside in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Patricia (Singer) Timbrook ’65

recently retired from teaching at Hicksville Local Schools after 24 years. She and her husband, Ralph, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Joe Speiser ’65 has been donating blood to the American Red Cross for the past 49 years. He recently reached his goal of donating 25 gallons of blood. Joe resides in Defi ance.

Caren Bush ’66 and her husband, Steve, celebrated their 25th anniversary on April 15, 2008. Caren and Steve have three children and reside in Defi ance.

E. Dean Beck ’68 received the 2008 Distinguished Service Award from the Ohio Hospital Association. The award recognizes CEOs or senior managers of Ohio Hospital Association member organizations that exemplify outstanding leadership, managerial skills, teaching skills, or service to the surrounding community. He has worked for the Fulton County Health Center for 40 years and resides in Archbold, Ohio.

Barbara (Wyse) Jones ’68 recently retired from teaching at Northeastern Local Schools. For the past fi ve years, she has served the district as a kindergarten teacher. She and her husband, David, reside in Defi ance.

Faith (Meister) Smith ’68 was recognized by Defi ance Clinic for her service to their institution. Faith received an award for 20 years of service to the clinic. Faith and her husband, Alan, reside in Defi ance.

Carol (Gisel) Short ’69 recently retired from teaching at Stryker Elementary. Carol and her husband, Lonnie, reside in Archbold, Ohio.

Bonnie Bundy Bobbitt ’69 was selected to carry the Olympic Torch in San Francisco as it made its way to Beijing, China. She was one of six chosen by Coca-Cola to carry the torch because of her active lifestyle and her service to her community. Bonnie is involved in the Fayette County Bicycle User Group which advocates sharing the roadway with motorists and cyclists. She and her husband, Bo, reside in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Al Moll ’69 and his wife, Laurie, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 1, 2008. They were married in 1968 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon, Ohio. Al and Laurie reside in Defi ance.

Robert Ludwig ’69 recently retired from Marengo United Methodist Church where he served as pastor. He and his wife, Diana, moved to Grafton, Ohio.

Stuart Douglas ’69 recently sold his youth hostel and retired as of November 1, 2007. During retirement, Stuart has been enjoying trips to Hawaii and white water rafting in Chile. Stuart resides in Ashland, Oregon.

The 70’sLynn Bergman ’70 retired in January from the Defi ance County Airport Authority Board after 23 and a half years of service.

Patty Ann (Gerken) Michaelis ’70

recently retired from Northwest State Community College. She and her husband, Arthur, reside in Defi ance.

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Robert Zimny ’70 retired from Geneva City Schools in 2000 and is currently working part-time at a local golf course. He and his wife, Cindy, spend the month of January in Florida. Bob and Cindy reside in Geneva, Ohio, and would like to hear from fellow DC alumni at the following e-mail address: bzimny@ncweb.com

Bruce Goodwin ’71 was elected to be the Republican state representative for the 74th District by Defi ance County voters. He and his wife, Marleen, reside in Defi ance.

Peggy (Sibley) Scope ’71 graduated from Purdue University in May 2006 with her Ph.D in Educational Administration. She has been the principal of a successful middle school for 12 years. Prior to this, she taught mathematics at Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana and Purdue University. She has been married to Terry Scope ’71 since August 29, 1970. They have one son, Michael, and reside in Gary, Indiana.

Jim Stinehelfer ’72 was recently elected to the Northwestern Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees. Jim and wife Debra (Kyser)

Stinehelfer ’72 reside in Edgerton, Ohio.

Terri (Swaninger) Ruyle ’72 retired from Defi ance City Schools after 28 years of service to the district.She taught third grade at Brickell Elementary School. She and her husband, Stephen, reside in Defi ance.

Gene Eyler ’72 has been selected as the Middle School Athletic Administrator of the Year for the 2007-2008 school year by the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. He was also chosen for the same award by the Southwest Ohio Athletic Directors Association. Gene is the eighth grade principal at Northmont Middle School in Clayton, Ohio, and has previously served as Northmont High School’s athletic administrator. He and his wife, Connie, reside in Eaton, Ohio. Their son, Michael, is a senior at Miami University, Oxford.

Wallace Snyder ’72 purchased an original document drafted in 1941 declaring Holgate, Ohio, a village.Wallace donated this document to be displayed in the municipal building.Wallace is currently the mayor of Holgate, and he resides there with his wife, Darlene.

Linda (Weisgerber) Brugler ’73

recently retired from Defi ance City Schools after 35 years of service.She was the principal at Spencer Elementary School in Defi ance. She received her 35 Years of Service award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She and her husband, S.G., reside in Defi ance.

Robyn E. Small ’73 has retired from Defi ance City Schools after 35 years of service. She was an English teacher at Defi ance Junior High School. She received her 35 Years of Service award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program held recently. Robyn resides in Defi ance.

Becky (Gahris) Geiger ’74 retired from Northeastern Local Schools after 24 years of service. She was a third grade teacher at the elementary school. Becky and her husband, Joe, reside in Defi ance.

Christine (Hammer) Korhn ’74

received a 15 Years of Service Award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She is currently an English teacher at Defi ance High School. She and her husband, Steve, reside in Defi ance.

Rodric Hersha ’74 was recognized at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program with a 15 Years of Service award. He is a math instructor at Defi ance High School. He and his wife, Pamela, reside in Defi ance.

Patricia (Walden) Jason ’75 retiredin June 2008, ending a 31-year career at Rocky River High School, where she served as the honors college prep English teacher, academic standards curriculum advisor, and department chair. Trish and her husband, Gary, now reside in a golf community in the Phoenix area.

Dr. Robert Head III ’76 was awarded the Simon Award for 2008 from the Champaign (OH) County Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that help and improve the Urbana community. Dr. Head left his position as president of Urbana University to become the president of Rockford College in Rockford, Illinois. He and his wife, Sheryl, have three children: Robert IV, Jason, and Adrienne.

Michael Flory ’77 joined CK Technologies as a cost accountant. He has over 20 years of experience in cost accounting and budget analysis. Michael resides in Defi ance.

Keith Bell ’78, former principal at Westerville South High School in Westerville, Ohio, has been named the District Director for Academic Affairs effective August 1, 2008. Westerville is the 10th largest school district in the state of Ohio with three high schools, four middle schools, and sixteen elementary schools.Westerville South High School was recognized by US News and World Report (December 2007 issue) as one of the top 400 high schools in the nation receiving a silver medal. It was also recognized by Newsweek (May 2008 issue) as a top school in the nation for signifi cantly decreasing the achievement gap while increasing academic achievement. Keith will be in charge of all the high schools and middle schools. The Bell family resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Kevin F. Lewis ’79 and his wife, Grace, were married on November 7, 2007. The new couple resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Kristie Wilkins ’79 married Tom Schultheis on July 21, 2007. Her daughter, Jacqueline, graduated from Case Western Reserve University in May 2007, daughter, Natalie, graduated from Boston University in May 2008, son, Victor, attends Euclid High School, and daughter, Tessa, attends Mentor High School. Kristie and Tom reside in Mentor, Ohio.

The 80’sMartha Mallott ’81 was inducted into Defi ance High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame on May 3, 2008. She was the fi rst female track qualifi er for the Ohio state track meet from DHS, held the school record in the 880 meter run for 25 years, as well as fi ve other track school records. At Defi ance College, Martha participated in basketball, men’s golf, and track and fi eld. In 2005, Martha founded the Ohio Women’s Open Championship after a very successful amateur golf career. She resides in Defi ance.

Kevin Hardy ’81 has been nominated for the Rhysling Award for his poem “Weightlessness” which was published in MythicDelirium. The Rhysling Awards are annual awards given for the best science fi ction, fantasy, or horror poem. Rhysling Award nominees are chosen by members of the Science Fiction Poetry Association. Kevin, who has published over 900 works of poetry and short stories, lives in Cygnet, Ohio, with his wife, Pat, and their daughter, Lizzie.

Carron (Daniels) Essman ’81

received a 25 Years of Service award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She is currently teaching fi fth grade at Defi ance Junior High School. She and her husband, Donald, reside in Defi ance.

Beth (Hook) Headley ’82 was honored at the Northeastern Local Schools annual staff awards/appreciation banquet for her 25 years of service to the district. She and her husband, Randall, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Nanette (Spiess) Buehrer ’82 is the new director of the Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband, Neil, and their three daughters will relocate back to Archbold, Ohio.

Jeffrey Strausbaugh ’83 was elected to the juvenile and probate judge’s position in the November 2008 election. He currently serves as Defi ance County’s Prosecutor. He and his wife, Sue Ann (Webb)

Strausbaugh ’79 reside in Defi ance.

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Dorothy (Peebles) Myers ’83 and her husband, Calvin, celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 8, 2008. The couple was married in the Gospel Tabernacle of Hicksville. Dorothy and Calvin have two children, Douglas and Nancy. They reside in Sherwood, Ohio.

Sharon Peck ’83 recently retired from Wayne Trace Local School. She was an elementary teacher for the Raider district. She and her husband, Arden, reside in Oakwood, Ohio.

Tim Tobias ’84 was promoted from Assistant Chief to Chief at the Defi ance City Police Department. He has been with the department for 22 years. Tim and his wife, Kristy, have two children, Lindsey and Jordon. The family resides in Defi ance.

Melissa (Farlee) Diemer ’84 andher husband, Mitchell, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple was married on May 28, 1983 in the First Church of God in Defi ance. Melissa and Mitchell have two daughters, Ashley and Chelsea, and reside in Defi ance.

Jeff Mack ’84 is the new Assistant Police Chief of the Defi ance City Police. He has been with the Defi ance City Police for 22 years. He and his wife, Cindy, reside in Defi ance.

Tom Held ’85 received a 10 Years of Service award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. He is currently the technology instructor at Defi ance High School. He resides in Defi ance.

Dr. Martin Miller ’86 recently returned from China where he attended the Third Annual Chinese Bridge Delegation. Four hundred educators from around the country were chosen to participate in this year’s conference. Dr. Miller is the principal at Paulding Elementary. He and his wife, Nancy, and their children reside in Defi ance.

Ted Penner ’87 was recently hired as the new fi scal offi cer at Central Local School in Ohio. He has worked as an attorney in his own law fi rm since 1991, and he is also a certifi ed public accountant. He resides in Defi ance.

Patricia (Meehan) McCord ’87

and her husband, Craig, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2008. They celebrated the occasion with a trip over the summer to Nellysford, Virginia, Asheville, North Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. The McCords reside in Defi ance.

Mary Slattery ’88 was recognized for numerous years of service to the Rosary Altar Society. She has served as president and secretary for the organization, as well as a lay distribution lector, CCD teacher, and the Crossroads Area coordinator for the Diocese of Toledo. She also volunteers at the local senior center and is a co-chair of the Linus Slattery Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money for the Hospice Center of Defi ance. Mary was named the Volunteer of the Year at the Lights of Defi ance County event. She and her husband, Ed, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Julie (Schroeder) Brown ’88

received a 20 Years of Service Award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She is currently the special education teacher at Defi ance High School. She and her husband, Matt, reside in Defi ance.

Mark Froelich ’89 received third place honors for best full-page layout at the Associated Press Society of Ohio’s annual newspaper competition. Mark is currently employed by The Crescent-Newsof Defi ance. He and his wife, Lisa, reside in Defi ance.

Jenee (Cain) Seibert ’89 was recognized as an Outstanding Student at Defiance College’s Center for Adult and Graduate Programs and alumni association master’s recognition dinner. She received her master’s degree in business and organizational leadership. Jenee and her husband, Matthew, reside in Defi ance.

The 90’sJean (Armstrong) Hubbard ’90

was elected to the First Defi ance Financial Corporation’s board of directors. She will take the position on the First Defi ance Board and will also be on the board of its subsidiary, First Federal Bank of the Midwest.She resides in Defi ance with her husband, Tom, and children.

Anna (Rubio) Hernandez ’90 was promoted to corporate accounts manager at Duro-Last in Saginaw, Michigan. Her new responsibilities include communication with prospective customers and managing and marketing for the corporate accounts. She and her husband, George, reside in Saginaw, Michigan.

Denise (Saylor) Wright ’90 is the new Noble Elementary principal in the Northeastern Local School district. She will also be responsible for part-time duties as assistant

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principal at Tinora Elementary School. Denise was previously employed as a second grade teacher at Ayersville Elementary School. She and her husband, Randy, reside in Defi ance.

Scott Armey ’91 was recognized as an Outstanding Student at Defi ance College’s Center for Adult and Graduate Programs and alumni association master’s recognition dinner. He received his master’s degree in business and organizational leadership. Scott and his wife, Tracy, reside in Liberty Center, Ohio.

Karen Mobley ’92 was recently recognized for her community service and involvement. She started a multiple sclerosis support group seven years ago to help her son and other families fi nd support. Karen is the Adult Basic Literacy Educator at Four County Career Center. She and her husband, Gerald, live in Defi ance.

Rose (Bailey) Reinhart ’92

received a $5,000 Learning and Leadership Grant from the National Education Association. This grant will allow Antwerp Local Schools to create a school-wide plan to integrate technology into all parts of educational instruction. Recipients were chosen based on their proposed ideas and their potential for enhancing student achievement.Rose and her husband, James, reside in Antwerp, Ohio.

Lisa Crowe ’92 received an award for 10 Years of Service at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She is currently teaching English at Defi ance Junior High School. She and her husband, Christopher, reside in Defi ance.

Andrew Bouza ’93 received an award given by the International Union of Police Associations. This award recognized his commitment to his country by serving in the military, and his commitment to his community by serving as a law enforcement offi cial. He was one of three military veterans to receive this award. Andrew and his wife, Heidi

’93, reside in Defi ance.

Karen (McDonald) Christiansen

’94 retired from Northeastern Local Schools after 30 years of service.She was a third grade teacher in the elementary school. She and her husband, Ken, reside in Chicago where Karen has entered seminary at Meadville Lombard Theological School.

Darlene Frania ’95 recently retired from Patrick Henry Elementary after 41 years of teaching.

Brian J. Roesti ’95 was recognized as an Outstanding Student at Defi ance College’s Center for Adult and Graduate Programs and alumni association master’s recognition dinner. He received his master’s degree in business and organizational leadership. Brian resides in West Unity, Ohio.

Lonnie Fleetwood ’95 and wife, Jessica, would like to announce the birth of their second daughter, Sydney Marie. Sydney was born on March 3, 2008. She has one older sister, Amanda. Lonnie, Jessica, Amanda, and Sydney reside in Defi ance.

Glenn McKee ’95 and his wife, Brooke, are happy to announce the birth of their son Grady Douglas McKee, born on June 12, 2008 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio. Grady weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long. This is the fi rst child for Glenn and Brooke. The family resides in Deshler, Ohio.

Brenda (Deitrick) Doster ’95 and her husband, Steve, welcomed a son, Alex Eugene, into the world on June 25, 2008. Alex has two older sisters, Kaitlyn and Macy. The Doster family resides in Paulding, Ohio.

Suellen McCaulley-Byrne ’95 and her husband, Kevin, would like to announce the birth of their son, Ryan Stephen Byrne. Ryan was born on May 15, 2008. The Byrne family lives in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Virginia “Ginny” Sterling ’96 was recognized by the Historic Homes of Defi ance for her eight years of service to the organization. Ginny was one of the charter members and has served as president for two terms. She also volunteers at the Defi ance Regional Medical Center.

She and her husband, Bill, reside in Defi ance.

Susan (Eberle) Shindledecker ’96

and her husband, Tad, are proud to announce the birth of their third child. Dean Keith Shindledecker was born on November 15, 2007. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 ½ inches long. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Emma Marlene, and big brother, Sean Carl. The Shindledecker family resides in Stryker, Ohio.

Travis Lichty ’96 is the principal at Antwerp Elementary School. He was the social studies and computer literacy teacher for junior high students at Antwerp. He has also served as varsity baseball coach, assistant varsity football coach, and junior high basketball coach. Travis resides in Antwerp, Ohio.

Sherrie Herman ’96 is the new third grade reading intervention instructor at Stryker Elementary School. She was previously a fi rst grade teacher there. Sherrie and her husband reside in Bryan, Ohio.

Crystal (Nehls) Brooks ’96

was recently hired by Antwerp Elementary School as a fi rst grade teacher. Crystal and her husband, Randy, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Brian Wonderly ’96 and Christine Bauer were married on December 22, 2007 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Napoleon, Ohio. Brian is a junior high science teacher at Tinora Jr. High School, and Christine is a fourth grade teacher at Tinora Elementary School. They reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Kelli (McAdow) Bok ’96 and her husband, Joe, would like to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Joe. Tyler was born on July 16, 2008. Tyler has an older sister, Tommi. The Bok family resides in Stryker, Ohio.

Amy (Shafer) Daeger ’97 was recognized by First Federal Bank for eight years of community service. She has been on the Board of Directors for the Volunteer Connection of Northwest Ohio, and she is also active in the Junior Achievement program. She is currently the northern market retail adminstrator. She and her husband,

Kenny, reside in Defi ance with their four children: Kameron, Courtney, Mallory, and Sadie.

Eric Gerber ’97 recently opened his third location of Eric’s All-American Ice Cream Factory. He has two establishments in Defi ance and now one in Bryan, Ohio. Eric and his wife, Melanie, reside in Defi ance.

Angela Westrick ’97 and Adnan Assaf were married on April 19, 2008 at the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Defi ance. Angela is currently employed by The Crescent-News, and Adnan is the chef at Primo’s restaurant. The couple resides in Defi ance.

Amy Whitacre ’97 and her husband, Greg, would like to announce the birth of their second daughter, Jadelynn Lou. Jadelynn was born on July 18, 2008. She has an older sister, Mackenna. The Whitacre family resides in Archbold, Ohio.

Seth Linebrink ’97 and his wife, Melissa, would like to announce the birth of their twins, Katie and Derek. They were born on July 17, 2008. Katie and Derek have an older brother, Ethan. The Linebrink family resides in LaGrange, Ohio.

Jeff Niese ’97 and his wife, Annette, celebrated 25 years of marriage on August 13, 2008. They were married in 1983 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in New Cleveland, Ohio.The couple has fi ve children, Nathan, Jonathon, Ashleigh, Brandon, and Cameron. Jeff and his family reside in Defi ance.

Hilary (Schuerger) Glanc ’97

and her husband, Ken, would like to announce the birth of their third child, Lukas William. Lukas was born on July 8, 2008. Lukas has an older sister, Margaret, and an older brother, Nathaniel. The Glanc family lives in Cleveland.

Jack Palmer ’98 received honorable mention for best investigative reporting at the Associated Press Society of Ohio’s annual newspaper competition. He is currently employed by The Crescent-News of Defi ance. He and his wife, Chris, reside in Defi ance.

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Tim Dumire ’98 and his wife, Angela, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Kyndra Deborah. Kyndra was born on May 3, 2008. She has an older brother, Brayden who is 2. The Dumire family resides in Defi ance.

Shawn Helf ’98 received the Juvenile Detention Worker of the Year award from the Ohio Juvenile Detention Services Association. He was nominated by Ohio’s Juvenile Detention Center directors. He is currently sergeant at Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention, Training, and Rehabilitation Center near Stryker, Ohio. Shawn resides in Hicksville, Ohio.

Elizabeth Inkrott ’98 and Todd Schulte were married on November 17, 2007 in Holy Family Catholic Church in New Cleveland, Ohio.Elizabeth is a fi nancial analyst for General Motors and her husband is self-employed at Schulte Produce.The couple resides in Defi ance.

Melissa Volkert ’99 and Mike Pavolino were married on December 24, 2007. Melissa and her husband reside in Westerville, Ohio.

Christina (Dominique) Gerencser

’99 and her husband, Jason, would like to announce the birth of their second child, Levi Thomas. Levi was born on May 24, 2008. His sister, Victoria, is two years old. The Gerencser family resides in Defi ance.

William Brubaker ’99 and his wife, Sharon, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on September 14, 2008. The couple will celebrate the occasion with a trip to the Mayan Riviera, Mexico. They reside in Hamler, Ohio.

Annette (Rue) Hoeffel ’99 was promoted by Chief and Rays Supermarkets to manager of marketing and advertising. Annette, and her husband, Chris ’96, have two children, Alex and Andrew, and reside in Continental, Ohio.

The 00’sRichard Peters ’00 is the new assistant principal at Defi ance Junior High School. He resides in Defi ance.

Jacob Strahm ’00 and his wife, Jamie, would like to announce the birth of their son, Cooper Louis.Cooper was born on June 11, 2008. Cooper has an older sister, Sydney who is 12, and an older brother, Jacob who is 2. The Strahm family resides in Defi ance.

Gina (Verhoff) Schnipke ’00 and her husband, Mark, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Isabelle. Anna was born on July 21, 2008. She has two older brothers, Joey and Aaron. The Schnipke family resides in Leipsic, Ohio.

Stephanie (Miller) Skylar ’00

was named the president and chief executive offi cer of Chief Super Market, Inc. She has been an executive with the company since 1996. Stephanie and her husband, Martin, have two children and reside in Lima, Ohio.

Shannon Dunson ’00 and Ronald Warstler were married on August 9, 2008 at the County Line Church of God in Auburn, Indiana. Shannon is currently employed by Bryan City Schools as a teacher, and Ronald is a compliance specialist with the American Red Cross, Fort Wayne. The couple resides in Stryker, Ohio.

Tina (McCullough) Farrington

’01 was promoted to senior vice president at Tower Financial Corp. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tina joined Tower Financial in 2006 and has held the positions of private banking manager, HSA operations manager, and private banking advisor. She

and her husband, Chris, reside in Defi ance.

Scott Nixon ’01 and his wife, Angela, would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a daughter Maggie-Mae Layla. Maggie-Mae was born on June 21, 2008. The Nixon family resides in Napoleon, Ohio.

Shaun Fulk ’01 and his wife, Coleen, are proud to announce the birth of their third child, Addalee Madison. Addalee was born on July 30, 2008. She has two older sisters, Haylee and Emmalee. The Fulk family resides in Stryker, Ohio.

Lori Keim ’01 was recently hired at Four County Career Center as the new MH Instructor. She and her husband, Ryan, reside in Archbold, Ohio.

Randall Richard ’02, ’04 and Deborah Reiner ’02, ’04 weremarried on May 17, 2008 at Zion’s Lutheran Church in Defi ance. Debbie recently joined Defi ance College as the assistant director of marketing. The couple resides in Hamilton, Indiana.

Evie (Geisler) Walter ’02 and her husband, Chris, would like to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Jay. Matthew was born on April 15, 2008. Matthew has two siblings, Grace and Jackson. Evie was recognized by Defi ance City Schools with a 5 Years of Service Award. She is currently teaching third grade at Anthony Wayne Elementary. The Walter family resides in Defi ance.

Travis Cooper ’02 received a 5 Years of Service Award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. He is currently teaching biology at Defi ance High School. He resides in Sherwood, Ohio.

Michelle (Matheny) Vitek ’02

received a 5 Years of Service Award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. She is the physical education teacher for all of the elementary schools (Spencer Elementary, Brickell Elementary, Anthony Wayne Elementary, and Slocum Elementary) in Defi ance, Ohio. She and her husband reside in Defi ance.

Shane Brugler ’02 received a 5 Years of Service award at the Defi ance City Schools teacher and staff recognition program. He is currently teaching social studies at Defi ance Junior High School. He resides in Defi ance.

Kevin Radzik ’02 and Carrie

(Wiemken) Radzik ’03 would like to announce the birth of their son, Carter James. Carter was born on June 15 and has an older brother Kayden. Kevin, Carrie, Kayden, and Carter reside in Defi ance.

Judith (Kimble) Wagner ’02 and her husband, Stephen, would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a son named Maddox J. Wagner. Maddox was born on August 24, 2007. She and Stephen were married on December 9, 2006. The Wagner family resides in Defi ance.

Jackie (Broering) Homan ’02 and her husband, Adam, would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a son, Evan John. He was born on July 19, 2008 and weighed 8 pounds and eight ounces. The Homan family resides in Sylvester, Georgia.

Amanda (Bland) Bok ’02 and her husband, David, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Hayden Matthew. Hayden was born on July 21, 2008. Amanda, David, and Hayden reside in Defi ance.

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Amanda (Rosebrock) Westrick ’02

and her husband, Kenny, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Haley Mae. Haley was born on August 8, 2008. The Westrick family resides in Columbus, Ohio.

Kristi Beechy ’02 and David Littrell were married on July 12, 2008.The couple resides in South Bend, Indiana.

Matt Joost ’02 was recently named partner at RE/MAX Realty. He joined the company in 2002 as a top producing agent. Matt and his wife, Kierstin, have two children, Rylee and Kasen, and reside in Defi ance.

Cassie (Jones) George ’03 was recognized at the Defi ance City Schools teacher service program.She received a 5 Years of Service Award. She is teaching fi rst grade at Spencer Elementary in Defi ance. She and her husband reside in Defi ance.

D.J. Lutz ’03 and his wife, Heather, would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a daughter named Hailey. Hailey was born on June 26, 2008 and weighed seven pounds and seven ounces. The Lutz family resides in Temperance, Michigan.

Brandon Baker ’03 is the new seventh grade Language Arts teacher at Ayersville Local School. He was previously a middle school teacher at St. John Lutheran School in Defi ance. Brandon and his wife, Tiffany, reside in Defi ance.

Julie (Spitnale) Mast ’03 and her husband, George, would like to announce the birth of their son, Samuel George. Samuel was born on May 14, 2008 and weighed seven pounds 12 ounces. Julie is currently employed at Defi ance City Schools as a kindergarten teacher at Anthony Wayne Elementary. George is a supervisor at LaFarge North America in Paulding, Ohio. The Mast family resides in Cecil, Ohio.

Melanie Sisco ’03 and Eric Gerber

’97 were married on October 23, 2007 in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, West Indies. Melanie is employed as the commercial credit department manager at First Federal Bank, and Eric is the owner of Eric’s All-American Ice Cream Factory. Melanie and Eric reside in Defi ance.

Kimberly Mann ’04 was recognized for her community service and volunteer work in Defi ance. She has been a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization for three years, where she is very active in recruitment and marketing.Currently, Kim is taking classes at Bowling Green State University to receive her master’s degree in business. She resides in Defi ance.

Kristine (Baughman) Stuart ’04

is the new treasurer for the Western Buckeye ESC Governing board.She and her husband, Kevin, have 2 children. The family resides in Paulding, Ohio.

Jessica (Welch) Davis ’04 received a $5,000 Student Achievement Grant from the National Education Association to create technology-rich instruction in science, math, and language arts at Grover Hill Elementary School. Recipients were chosen based on their proposed ideas and their potential for enhancing student achievement. She and her husband, Rob, reside in Haviland, Ohio.

Kirk Jones ’02 and Tricia

(Spallinger) Jones ’04 would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, Avery Belle. Avery was born on June 6, 2008. Kirk, Tricia, and Avery reside in Sugar Hill, Georgia.

Jessica Potter ’04 and Eric Demaline were married on June 9, 2008 at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica. They spent the week in Ocho Rios enjoying their honeymoon. Jessica is currently attending the University of Toledo, and her husband is pursuing his degree in nursing at Northwest State Community College. Jessica and Eric reside in Wauseon, Ohio.

Kristin Gerity ’04 is offi cially Dr. Kristin Gerity, D.D.S. She is a 2008 graduate of the Ohio State School of Dentistry. She resides in Lima, Ohio.

Heather (Fisher) Westrick ’04 and Jason Westrick ’07 would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a son, named Collin Michael. He was born on June 26, 2008. The Westricks reside in Defi ance.

Jodi (Koenn) Griffi th ’04 and her husband, Jake, would like to announce the birth of their second

child, a daughter named Jayla Rainell. Jayla was born on July 12, 2008. She has an older brother, named Jackson. The Griffi th family resides in Cecil, Ohio.

Angela (McCoy) Shook ’05 was promoted to corporate accountant at Defiance Metal Products in Defi ance, Ohio. She and her husband, Bill, reside in Defi ance.

Jason Rickenberg ’05 accepted a new position at Northwest State Community College as the transfer coordinator. Jason and his wife, Sarah, reside in Defi ance.

Joy (Stoller) Manz ’05 was hired at Oakwood Elementary School as a preschool teacher. Joy, and her husband, Tim, reside in Haviland, Ohio.

Tracy Livensparger ’05 and Bowen Aldrich were married on October 6, 2007 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan, Ohio. Tracy is currently employed as a staff accountant at New Era Ohio LLC, and Bowen is a highway technician for the Ohio Department of Transportation. The couple resides in Edon, Ohio.

Amy (Berenyi) Karacson ’05

was recently hired by Hicksville Exempted Village Schools as a fourth grade teacher. Amy and her husband, John, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Jennifer Jordon ’06 had her artwork entitled “Poppin’ Pills” displayed at Artlink gallery in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jennifer also has artwork displayed in the Girdwood Center for Visual Arts gallery, while also doing one-man shows in local restaurants in Alaska. She is currently employed by a fi nancial company and resides in Anchorage, Alaska.

Jennifer (Kunesh) Davis ’06 is the new developmental kindergarten teacher for the Defi ance City Schools district. She and her husband, J.D., reside in Evansport, Ohio.

Amy Ryan ’06 and Jeff Rohdy were married on May 31, 2008 at the First Church of God in Defi ance, Ohio. For their honeymoon, the couple enjoyed a week-long stay in Key West, Florida. Amy and Jeff reside in Defi ance.

Allyson Baker ’06 and Tim Burkart were married on July 7, 2008 at St. John Lutheran Church in Defi ance. Allyson is currently a probation offi cer for the Defi ance County Juvenile Court, and her husband is employed as a pharmacist by Blanchard Valley Hospital. The Burkarts reside in Ottawa, Ohio.

Jennifer (Kunesh) Davis ’06 and her husband, J.D, would like to announce the birth of their fi rst child, a son named Evan Stephen. Evan was born on July 23, 2008. The Davis family resides in Evansport, Ohio.

Stefan Faerber ’06 and Emily

Meyer ’08 were married on July 26, 2008 in Antigua, Guatemala. Stefan is currently an admissions counselor at Defi ance College, and Emily is employed by the YMCA child care. The couple resides in Defi ance.

Joel Wilkins ’06 and Kristyn

Tooley ’07 were married on July 12, 2008 at the home of the bride.Joel is currently employed as an accountant at Alpha Coating, and Kristyn is an undergraduate admissions representative for Tiffi n University.

Adam Sczech ’06 and Heather

Rumbaugh ’07 were married on November 17, 2007 at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Adam is currently employed at Wildwood Athletic Club as a cycling instructor, and Heather is a quality control laboratory technician at Toledo Flour Mill. Adam and Heather reside in Maumee, Ohio.

Tyler Stork ’06 and Melissa

Headley ’07 were married on August 2, 2008 at the First Church of Christ in Hicksville, Ohio. Tyler is currently employed as a deputy sheriff at the Pauling County Sheriff’s Offi ce, and Melissa is employed as an administrative specialist at Fleetwood Travel Trailers of Ohio, Edgerton. The couple resides in Paulding, Ohio.

Stacy Shaffer ’06 and Matthew Frey were married on May 3, 2008 in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney, Ohio. Stacy is currently employed at Piqua Daily Call, and Matthew works at Lake Loramie State Park. They reside in Sidney, Ohio.

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Matt Fleig ’06 was hired by the Williams County YMCA in October 2007 to be the new Sports and Wellness Director. Previously, Matt was employed at the Wildwood Athletic Club as a personal trainer. He resides in Maumee, Ohio.

Heather Creighton ’06 and John Bird were married on October 27, 2007 at the Zion Mennonite Church in Archbold, Ohio. Heather received her master’s degree from the University of Toledo and is currently a controller at Creighton Electric. John is a project engineer at Wauseon Machine. The couple resides in Wauseon, Ohio.

Stefan (Stu) Gliwa ’07 and Amanda Benson ’07 were married on October 19, 2007. Stu and Amanda currently reside in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii where Stu is on active duty with the United States Marine Corps.

Renee Steffen ’07 was recognized at the Make A Difference Day Projects for 2007 by the Volunteer Connection of Ohio. She played a huge rule in getting the Marietta College athletic department involved in the community service project.Renee is currently the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) Campus-Community Collaboration Leader for Marietta College.

Lindsey Harris ’07 and David Stehulak were married on July 5, 2008 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Defi ance. Lindsey is employed by the state auditor’s offi ce in Columbus, Ohio. Her husband is currently attending the Ohio State University majoring in mechanical engineering. The new couple resides in Westerville, Ohio.

Lisa (Meyer) Slattery ’07 was recently hired by Hicksville Exempted Village Schools as a Title 1 teacher. Lisa and her husband, Greg, reside in Hicksville, Ohio.

Kacee Mossoney ’08 and Antonio Cruz were married in a private ceremony on December 22, 2007 in First Baptist Church, Defi ance, OH. For their honeymoon, the couple traveled to Central Asia to aid Christian missionaries with support work for the area. They had planned the trip before they were engaged and decided to make their honeymoon memorable by performing service to humanity. Kacee and Antonio reside in Defi ance.

Kyle Cogswell ’08 is the co-winner of Ohio’s Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate Award by the Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education. Kyle was also selected to present his senior capstone project at the research conference of the Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education. He resides in Montpelier, Ohio.

Erby Lopez ’08 received the bronze Pilgrim Medal at DC’s commencement held on May 4, 2008. He was awarded the medal for his community service to the college and the Defi ance community. He received his bachelor’s degree in international and global studies.Erby resides in Defi ance.

Gary Allen II ’08 is the new sports and fi tness director at the Defi ance Area YMCA. Gary’s degree is in early childhood education.

Kelly (Bechtol) Hopson ’08 is the new kindergarten teacher at Northeastern Local Schools. The elementary school just implemented an all-day, every-day kindergarten class. Kelly and her husband reside in Defi ance.

Ashley Smith ’08 is a new physical education teacher at Defi ance City Schools. She will also be coaching freshman volleyball for Defi ance High School. Ashley resides in Deshler, Ohio.

Carrie Cleland ’08 is the new preschool teacher at Paulding Elementary School. She resides in Hicksville, Ohio.

Amanda Schaffner ’08 and Steven Nofziger were married on August 2, 2008 at the home of Marvin and Karen Wampler. Amanda and Steven reside in West Unity, Ohio.

Nic Alvarez ’08 was recently hired by Hicksville Exempted Village Schools as a Title 1 teacher. Nic resides in Sherwood, Ohio.

DEATHSInez (Paff) Creager ’29

Boca Raton, FL – June 11, 2008

Harrison Aspinall, Sr. ’36

Wooster, OH – September 16, 2007

Keith Q. Wheeler ’49

Defi ance, OH – July 13, 2008

Dr. Melvin Heideger ’50

Defi ance, OH – March 21, 2008

Dean Groll ’52

Lexington, OH – May 15, 2008

Mildred (Fitzpatrick) Shoop ’54

Vero Beach, FL – July 15, 2008

James Agler ’55

Napoleon, OH – July 5, 2008

Elizabeth (Price) Hook ’56

Ft. Wayne, IN – April 28, 2008

Wanda (Ferguson) Fisher ’60

New Richland, MN – October 15, 2007

Ralph Cicione ’63

Cuyahoga Falls, OH – April 12, 2008

Ronald Herder ’63

Lakeland, FL – February 11, 2008

Richard “Dick” Ryan ’63

San Antonio, TX – May 12, 2008

Dr. Merle Wagner ’65

Auburn, IN – January 28, 2008

Michael Van Camp ’65

Luckey, OH – October 16, 2007

Mary (Ruffer) Bauerle ’68

Lincoln, NE – March 29, 2008

Alfred P. Furko ’69

Archbold, OH – April 27, 2008

Joseph “Chuck” Taylor ’69

Queensbury, NY – February 22, 2008

Kenneth W. Kipp ’69

Holgate, OH – September 13, 2008

Stanley C. Sanders ’72

Southern Pine, NC – May 5, 2008

Joan (Gordon) Bleim ’73

Toledo, OH – August 30, 2007

Robert E. Stuckey ’82

Oregon, OH – March 11, 2007

Sally Anne Stowell ’83

Defi ance, OH – March 2, 2008

Seth D. Maiden ’90

Sheffi eld Lake, OH – August 16, 2008

Joshua L. Spieth ’08

Montpelier, OH – July 22, 2008

Susan (Potter) Hickok

Saint Petersburg, FL – June 11, 2008

Pierce RetiresKaren Pierce retired earlier this year from her position as Facilities Management Coordinator. Karen, who joined Defi ance College in 1993, was recognized at a retirees’ reception.

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Honor Roll of Donors2007-2008

The Honor Roll of Donors recognizes contributions to Defi ance College during the 12-month period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. For additional information about the College’s needs, and

giving opportunities in support of those needs, please contact:

Defi ance CollegeOffi ce of Institutional Advancement

701 North Clinton StreetDefi ance, Ohio 43512Phone 419-783-2371

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Honor Roll OF DONORS 2007-2008

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

The close of this historic year brings us to the midpoint in the Defi ance College fi scal year. Having spent six months on campus in my second tenure with this outstanding liberal arts college, I can state unequivocally that your college is making wise and

judicious use of the gifts you have invested with us.

The following pages recognize the generosity of our alumni, friends, businesses and foundations in the previous fi scal year, July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, all of whom have placed a high priority on the education of our student colleagues. As you’ve seen throughout this magazine, your support has given us the resources to accomplish great things. From the Hench Autism Studies Program and the new nursing collaborative, to the exceptional research and study being conducted with the McMaster School, Defi ance College is forming leaders for the future, who will leave here understanding where they fi t into our rapidly changing world.

I am happy to report that the search for the 18th president is well underway, conducted with alumni and trustee leadership, faculty, staff and students, all working together to fi nd the right candidate for this unique college. I have great faith in the process and the people involved in it, as I do in the institution.

I thank you for your past support and I ask, especially in this year of unprecedented economic concerns, that you continue to stand by Defi ance College, as the faithful and loyal friends and alumni that you are.

Charles O. Warren, Ph.D.Interim President

Pilgrim Society ............................36Judge T. Sutphen Curcle ..............36Trustee Society ............................36Charter Society .............................36Founder’s Society .......................36President’s Society ......................36Presidential Circle Members ........37Defi ance Society .........................37Advancement Society ..................37Anniversary Society ....................38Service Society ............................39Alumni Giving Circle ..................39Kevin McCann Circle ..................39Corporate & Foundations ............40Friends .........................................40Churches .....................................42Faculty & Staff ............................42DC Alumni Giving ......................43Schauffl er Alumni Giving ...........51Bequests ......................................51Memorial Giving .........................51

Table of Contents

Editorial Board and Staff:Rich Pejeau, Vice President of Institutional AdvancementKathy Punches ’96, Director of Public Relations & Marketing - EditorRyan Imbrock, Layout & DesignSheri McCoy, Advancement Services Coordinator - Records Development

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Friends$565,881 27.03%

Estates$16,730 .80%

Gi s-In-Kind$80,703 3.85%

Alumni$835,684 39.91%

Founda ons$294,649 14.07%

Churches$24,678 1.18%

Corpora ons$275,355 13.15%

Administra ve Services$2,031,594 12.26%

Auxiliary Enterprises$1,485,478 8.96%

Ins tu onalSupport

$2,005,587 18.07%

Student Services$3,098,310 18.69%

Opera ons &Maintenance of Plant

$2,634,174 15.89%

Instruc on & Academic Support$4,329,707 26.12%

Total Opera ng Expenses 2007-2008 Academic Year

Gi s 2007-08

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Honor Roll OF DONORS 2007-2008

Lois BauerLois BehmEdd & Tavie BuhlRichard & Dorothy BurrowsThomas & Barbara CallanEdwin & Frankie CharlesDean & Judie ColwellMildred CotterWilliam DiehlKatharine DixTheodore FritzJames & Pat GillisEric & Debra HenchMary HenchE. Keith & Janis HubbardThomas & Jean HubbardRichard & Faith HurstGeorge IsaacPhilip & Rebecca MallottMichael MattaJames McCollumMary McKennyHelen McMasterBetty Meyer*Norman NitschkeThomas & Ellen NonemanGary ReedRobert SerrickShaune SkinnerBonnie SloanGeorge & Sandra SmartMarian SmartMichael ZaleskiMark & Deborah Zeller

PILGRIM SOCIETYLifetime Members

$50,000 or more in any one fi scal year

Antonio & Martha Linares Shaune Skinner

PILGRIM SOCIETY$25,000 or more

Henry & Joyce Anderson Lorraine Andrews Bruce & Elizabeth Angell Robert & Luanne Aschliman Dwight & Aphakorn Baker Robert & Laurie Banks Thomas & Emilie Bauerle Evan & Cindy Beane Robert Bentley Donald & Marjorie Bentley Jerry Bergman & Julie Fritz- Bergman Paul & Beth Besaw David & Marilyn Black Pamela Borton Laura Bosh Stanley & Judy L. Brahier Scott Brauer Randall & Marilyn Buchman Daniel & Lydia Chao Edwin & Frankie Charles Tom & Debby Coffman Donna Cooper Mildred Cotter Frank & Jan Craig Eric & Debra Creager John & Jane Dallas Benjamin & Sylvia Davis Lynne de Sherbinin Thomas & Sandra Dipko Michael & Rhonda Doersam Harry & Shirley Ann Eastridge Marilyn Frey Earl & Alice Gibson David & Patricia Gormsen Gregg & Cherryanne Gunsch Michael & Susan Hagan James & Vicki Hamilton

Mary Catherine Harper Terrance Haydinger Martin & Susan Henderson John & Julie Horns John & Rita Hrivnyak James & Cynthia Jackson B. Theodore & Sheila Jacobs Howard & Margaret Johnson Mark Lee Richard & Marianne Leese Jeff & Pamela Lightle Richard Lovett Bruce & Bertie Mack Jeffrey & Annette Maffett Fred & Lucy Marckel Dorothy Martin Ruth Max Kirk Mee James & Rita Meier Betty Meyer* Bernard & Margaret Mikula Harry & Gloria Miller Raymond & Teresa Miller James & Barbara Moats Lewis & Janice Mollica Gregory & Janet Morton Loretta Neff Bjorklund Catharine O’Connell Douglas & Joanne Parker Michael & Kathy Paul David & Linda Polzin Sandra Rebert Terrence & Shari Rettig Eric & Peggy Rolf Robert & Alice Rote William & Mary Ellen Ruhlin Michael & Karen Sauber Bruce & Janice Saulnier William Schomburg Paul & Katie Schroeder Anne Schultz Ronald & Shirley Schumm Robert Serrick Gerald Serrick Richard & Cynthia Shaffer Fred & Kathleen Shato Clara Simmons Lois Simpson Gary & Jill Sisson Christine Slattery David & Jill Sluyter Michael & Sally Snyder George & Carol Stockman Samuel & Gretchen Strausbaugh Michael & Kathy Suzo Steven & Sheila Turbiner Charles & Saundra Vosler J. Michael & Linda Walz William & Elizabeth* Watson Vernon & Dianne West Kenneth & Carrie Wetstein

PRESIDENT’SSOCIETY

$1,000 to $2,499 Annually

Thomas & Barbara Callan Eric & Debra Hench George Isaac Marion Isaac Philip & Rebecca Mallott James McCollum Alan & Sue McMaster H. Gerald & Judith Prokupek George & Sandra Smart

R. Jack & Jeanne Behringer Theodore & Diane Bertke

FOUNDER’SSOCIETY

$2,500 to $4,999 Annually

TRUSTEESOCIETY

$7,500 to $9,999 Annually

JUDGE S.T. SUTPHEN CIRCLE

$10,000 to $24,999 Annually

Randall & Sonia Buchman Edd & Tavie Buhl Dean & Judie Colwell William Finerty Mary Hench E. Keith & Janis Hubbard Thomas & Jean Hubbard Karl Ideman Lynn & Dee Isaac Gwynne Knobel Tim & Patricia Leuzarder Lynn Peters Stuart & Susan Sakosits Bonnie Sloan

CHARTER SOCIETY

$5,000 to $7,499 Annually

Lois Behm Helen Frey Harold & Cheryl Hahr Matthew & Kierstin Joost Brent Joost Rita Kissner Walter & Nancy Mast Cheryl Matson William & Janet Meyer Thomas & Ellen Noneman Richard & Sue Pejeau Mark & Becky Shy Richard & Carolyn Small Steven & Patricia VanDemark

Donald Buerk Linda Clark William Diehl Bruce Green Delbert & Beverly Martin Michael & Paulette Miller Mark & Karen Moats David & Marcia Mohre Glen & Ann Newcomer David & Marian Plant Barbara Silvis William & Kathy Small Timothy & Connie Smith John & Carole Weaner Gerald Wood C. Fred & M. Jane Yarnell

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Francis & Becky Barron Sally Bissell Richard & Luana Bogue Stephen & Sue Boomer James Bottger Dallis Bowditch James Budden Marvin Thorp & Jo Ann Burkhardt Marlyn & Joyce (Joy) Close Howard & Linda Cotrell Richard Dallow William & Carol Dawson John & Judith Dietrick Jayne Dietsch Chester & Helen Dilman Dennis & Deanna Diso Gary & Mary Jo Dowler Raymond & Coleen Etzler Clair & Tedica Fetters Cary Frisinger Arthur & Barbara Fullmer Allen & Paula Gaspar Mark & Megan Getsay Linda Griffi n Jerry & Diana Griffi th Donald Gwynne Mark & Edith Hickman Lloyd Hilliard Linda Hodges John & Rosalie Hoover Douglas & Carla Howe William & Diane Hughes Leroy & Virginia Hushak Duncan & Kristine Jamieson Terry & Patricia Jenkins William & Kay Jennings Kenneth & Sheryl Keller John & Frances Kinghorn Donald Knueve

Roland & Kandice Kowalski Charles & Mary Ann Krouse Thomas & Rhonda Lane Arnold & Mary Lewis Martha Litherland Gerald & Marilyn Mallott Bruce & Lois McCullough Joseph & Sandy McKenna Ann Moffett Nicholas & Adele Niederman Gregory Olwine Joseph & Susan O’Neil Kenneth & Janice Otto Marc & Wendolynn Overlock Larry & Lisa Papenfuss Herbert & Kathy Pawlitsch Terry & Betty Penner Susan Peoples Richard Perry Lyn & Sara Powers Kenneth Provost Donald & Anita Rethmel Kevin & Vivian Rettig Peter Rich Gary & Neecy Rohrs Gregg & Candice Rolfsmeyer Larry & Sharon Rumbaugh Betsy Ryan Thomas & Vicki Sauer Kathy Sinn Timothy & Marlene Sinn Duane & Carrie Sinn Virginia Snyder David & Patricia Speakman Corey Speiser Howard & Carolyn Spicer Charles & Carol Steffel Delbert & Sue Thatcher T. William Troup Keith & Kathy Tuttle Kacy VanderHorst Hans & Martha Vetter Charles & Nancy Warren Ronald & Doris Winslow Timothy & Laurie Worrall

DEFIANCESOCIETY

$500 to $999 Annually

* deceased

Frank & Angie Witzmann Larry & Dixie Woods Michael & Dollis Wright Paul & Ann Yon Marlin Younker

ADVANCEMENT SOCIETY

$250 to $499 Annually

Bryan & Jennifer Albright Cory & Julie Baden Clifford & Ave Barr Robert & Mary* Bauerle Martin & Deborah Baumhower Laura Baumle James & Stacy Beaverson Janice Bechtel

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE

Recognizes those who support the Annual

Fund with gifts of $1,000 or more.

Henry & Joyce AndersonLorraine AndrewsBruce & Elizabeth AngellRobert & Luanne AschlimanDwight & Aphakorn BakerRobert & Laurie BanksEvan & Cindy BeaneLois BehmRobert & Jeanne BehringerTheodore & Diane BertkeDavid & Marilyn BlackPamela BortonLaura BoshScott BrauerRandall & Marilyn BuchmanDonald BuerkEdd & Tavie BuhlThomas & Barbara CallanDaniel & Lydia ChaoLinda ClarkDean & Judie ColwellDonna CooperMildred CotterEric & Debra CreagerJohn & Jane DallasBenjamin & Sylvia DavisLynne de SherbininWilliam DiehlThomas & Sandra DipkoMichael & Rhonda DoersamHarry & Shirley Ann EastridgeWilliam FinertyMarilyn FreyEarl & Alice GibsonDavid & Patricia GormsenBruce GreenGregg & Cherryanne GunschHarold & Cheryl HahrJames & Vicki HamiltonTerrance HaydingerEric & Debra HenchMartin & Susan HendersonJohn & Julie HornsE. Keith & Janis HubbardThomas & Jean HubbardKarl IdemanLynn & Dee Isaac

Marion IsaacB. Theodore & Sheila JacobsRita KissnerGwynne KnobelMark LeeRichard & Marianne LeeseTim & Patricia LeuzarderJeff & Pamela LightleAntonio & Martha LinaresRichard LovettJeffrey & Annette MaffettPhilip & Rebecca MallottFred & Lucy MarckelDelbert & Beverly MartinDorothy MartinWalter & Nancy MastRuth MaxJames McCollumJames & Rita MeierWilliam & Janet MeyerBetty Meyer*Michael & Paulette MillerRaymond & Teresa MillerJames & Barbara MoatsMark & Karen MoatsDavid & Marcia MohreLewis & Janice MollicaGregory & Janet MortonLoretta Neff BjorklundGlen & Ann NewcomerThomas & Ellen NonemanCatharine O’ConnellJoanne & Douglas ParkerRichard & Sue PejeauDavid & Marian PlantH. Gerald & Judith ProkupekSandra RebertTerrence & Shari RettigEric & Margaret RolfRobert & Alice RoteWilliam & Mary Ellen RuhlinStuart & Susan SakositsBruce & Janice SaulnierWilliam SchomburgPaul & Katie SchroederAnne SchultzRonald & Shirley SchummGerald SerrickRobert SerrickRichard & Cynthia ShafferMark & Becky ShyBarbara SilvisClara SimmonsLois SimpsonGary & Jill SissonShaune SkinnerChristine SlatteryBonnie SloanDavid & Jill SluyterWilliam & Kathy SmallGeorge & Sandra Smart

Timothy & Connie SmithGeorge & Carol StockmanSamuel & Gretchen StrausbaughMichael & Kathy SuzoSteven & Sheila TurbinerSteven & Patricia VanDemarkCharles & Saundra VoslerWilliam & Elizabeth WatsonJohn & Carole WeanerVernon & Dianne WestKenneth & Carrie WetsteinGerald WoodLarry & Dixie WoodsMarlin Younker

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Jerry & Judy Wertz Charles & Susan Whittemore Lonnie & Mary Williams Gordon & Sue Yahney Bradley Brown & Alesia Yakos-Brown Robert & Cindy Zimny Jason Zumbaugh

ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY

$158 to $249 Annually

Tara Adams Jose Arellano Ada Arps Ronald & Patricia Arthur Leland & Marjane Baker Frederick & Barbara Baker John & Joy Balas Jeremy Ball Mary Barnes Andrew Barrick Jo Anne Barton Tracy & Samuel E. Beck Jayne Beilke Bertha Booker Larry & Donna J. Bracken George Brown Richard & Margaret Brown Shane Brugler Francis & Susan Carley Nancy Carlson John Cassels Martha Catuogno David & Patricia Coburn Lawrence & Beverly Cole Rowland & Patricia Cooper Cynthia Corbett Susan Crossland Alan & Joy Darner Robert & Virginia Degler Raymond Derricotte II Eric & Deborah Detmer Stuart Douglas Craig & Malinda Doutt Philip & Marilyn Eberle Ronald & Donna Ehresman Ronald & Vivian Ekberg Betty Elson James & Melissa Faber Walter & Camille Faisst Ronald & Susan Fautz Dan Feasel Roger & Betty Felch Michael & Judy Freeland Maryjane & Thomas Furrer L. Paul Gallagher Matthew Gilroy

Hyman & Terri Goldberg John & Sandra Good Timothy Gore Scott & Allison Grotelueschen Ross & Marilyn Gruber Richard & Janet Harpster Brad & Christy Harsha Don & Ann Houlette W. Dow & Mary Harvey Jennifer Hawke Robert & Sheryl Head John & Alice Hebb Martha Higgins Myrle & Ruth Ann Hinesman William Houle Susan Howey Scott Hundley Esquire Jauchem Richard & Elizabeth Kahle Edward Kamau Roger & Carolyn Keilig Robert Kohl Howard & Ann Kratzert Roy Williamson Shannon Liechty Mary Marvel James Maxwell William & Maxine McCleary Barry McMaster Terry & Ann Melton Donna Merlini David & Charity Meuleman Catherine Mikula Mark & Kimberly Miller Kevin & Carla Miller Terry & Susan Millinger John & Vivian Mitchell Marlin & Nancy Mock Dennis & Carol Monroe Robert & Sharon Mortensen Obie & Andrea Mouser Norman Moxley Alton Myers Lester & Dianne Nagel George & Joyce Nelson William & Charlotte Ondrus Lillian Perkins David & Olena Pierce Howard & Mary Popowski Robert & Carol Rankin Edwin & Rosemary Redlich Richard & Alyce Reinhart Marvin & Lois Retcher Billy & Mary Rice Lori Robison Donald & Rebecca Rothenbuhler Jolyn Salupo Frank & Sandra Sanders Robert & Beverly Sanderson Dean & Tina Sandwisch Michelle Schafer

Lynn & Kathy Bergman Calvin & Charlotte Bergman Thomas Biggs William & Jennifer Bishop Sarah Bleeks Lawrence & Ruth Ann Blush John & Evelyn Boesling Gregory & Nena Brandt Paul & Linda Brose Nancy Brown Carol Brown Serenus & Linda Brugler Wayne & Barbara Buchanan Kevin & Lenee Buchman Nancy Burbridge Ryan & Laura Burgoon M. Dosia Carlson Michael Carmen R. Donnell Cathey William & Eileen Chaney Gary & Susan Coats Myron & Kelly Collins William De Hart Raymond & Jean Derricotte Richard & Jeanette Detrick Carlton & Christine Dietsch James Dinkel Joseph & Patricia Dipre Katharine Dix Michael & Renisa Dorner Carolyn Dunham David & Dixie Durham Fred & June Eicher Lee & Linda Engel Roger & Karen Farlee Donald & Carolyn Fee James & Jean Glase Russell & Patricia Glenn Robert & Barbara Green Forest & Ruth Griffi n Dennis & Sharon Guilford Lee Hargreave Erik & Megan Hassid Sharon Heinrich Douglas & Kathleen Horner Philip & Barbara Hosmer Mary Howard Alan Howerton Maguinez Anne Jason Todd & Bonnie Jefferis Joseph Jenkins Steven & Carol Johnson Richard & Diane Kaiser William & Judith Killea Charles & Janet Koch Paul & Tracey Koch Richard & Natalie Krebs John & Mary Ann Lambert Steven & Kathleen Lambright Maxie & Joan Lambright Michael & Linda Lehman

Judith Lymanstall Thomas & Christine MacNaughton Paul & Ann Mallett Michael & Kathy Manos Peter & Jan Manuguerra John & Sheri McCoy John Meloy Roger Merb P. Robert & Alice Meuleman Eugene & Brenda Meyers Ronald & Carol Miller Philip & Nancy Omer Robert & Karren Otis Meredith Peffl ey Donald & S. Elizabeth Perna Michael & Vicki Pletcher James & Susan Porter Clarence Probst Gregory & Susan Pscodna Randy & Kathleen Punches Roland & Janice Rettig Marvin & Brenda Rettig Shaun Ricker David Robertson Roger & Carol Ruhlin Randal & Mary Schroeder David & Judy Scott Barbara Sedlock Jeffrey Semon Vickie Shell Allen Shininger Thomas & Lou Siebenaler Ralph & Dorothy Silvis Robyn Small William & Susan Smith Sheldon & Nancy Smith Robert & Alice Southworth Theodore & Nickie Spangler R. Michael & Paula Spenceley Bruce & Galen Sprunger Arthur & Jeanne Steidel Harold & Jenny Steindam Peter Stirrup John Stites Matthew Stone Richard & Emily Stroede Terry & Mary Ann Studer Scott & Donna Swartz G. Richard & Sondra Thompson John & Marilyn Toner John & Julie Trautman Daniel Troyer Al & Linda Tuohy Douglas & Carol Van Horn Charles Wahl Frederick & Barb Warncke R. Scott & Joan Warren Judith Watts Sue Waymire Tom & Jill Weddington

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KEVIN MCCANNCIRCLE

Those who have provided for the College through

an estate plan.

Bruce & Elizabeth AngellMichael Ahern IIIHervey BainLois BauerJames BeaversonLois BehmR. Jack & Jeanne BehringerJayne BeilkeWendy BernierTheodore & Diane BertkeBertha BookerScott BrauerNancy BrownRandall & Marilyn BuchmanEdd & Tavie BuhlNancy BurbridgeRichard & Dorothy BurrowsWilliam BusteedM. Dosia CarlsonEdwin S. CharlesLinda Clark

Dean & Judie ColwellMildred CotterJoseph DawsonKatharine DixDavid & Dixie DurhamDonald & Carolyn “Rosie” FeeWilliam FinertyEarl & Alice GibsonRobert & Jacqueline HahnHarold & Cheryl HahrJames HamiltonBeverly HarringtonJohn Hay IIIDonald HazelswartMark HenchMargaret HenkleMartha HigginsMyrle & Ruth Ann HinesmanH. Lowell Hoffman*John & Rosalie HooverE. Keith & Janis HubbardRichard HurstRobert KohlJim & Wendy KraussJimmie LemasterLizbeth LesureGerald & Marilyn MallottMichael MattaHelen McMasterOtto & Virginia MeyerHarry MillerRaymond MillerBud OfferleKristen PattTerry & Betty PennerH. Gerald & Judith ProkupekJohn ReckDavid & Laurabeth ReedGary ReedLayel RidenourGregory RothDavid & Marilyn RufferNancy RundgrenElizabeth RyanStuart & Susan SakositsHelen SchultzJeffrey SemonRobert SerrickMark ShyBarbara SilvisShaune SkinnerRichard & Carolyn SmallGeorge & Sandra SmartLowell & Suzanne SniderPhyllis SnyderFreda StrittMartha ThorntonDon & Donnie Van BrackelMarion Van HorneElizabeth WatsonTimothy & Carol Whetstone

YOUNG ALUMNI

GIVING CIRCLE

Created by the Class of 2004

Jeremy Ball Adam Cassi Nicole Erford Kristin Gerity Scott HundleyShannon Liechty Jacob Linder Kathryn Litle Christin Mashburn Rachel & Michael Niese Lesa Shouse Reggie Shouse Renee Steffen

SERVICE SOCIETY$10 for each year since graduation (up to ten years)

Deborah Anderson Kevin Baumann Shay & Stephanie Beaver Valerie Besaw Chad Bieber Carrin Birkemeier Philip & Helen Bohn

Jerry & Dorothy Scheele Jeffrey & Bernice Schmidt Raymond & Mary Ann Schuck Brad & Melissa Scott Mark & Holli Seabury Donald & Cheryl Shaw Doris Shawley Ruth Shock Reggie & Lesa Shouse Ronald Sislowski Don & Ramona Slocum James & Carol Smerz Stuart & Joani Smith Christopher & Cheryl Smitley Clyde & Merle Snodgrass Carl & Regina Snyder Loree & Barbara Soggs Rollin & Anne Steele Renee Steffen Duane & Judith Steininger Anthony & Sally Stites Michael & Lorie Stone Dale & Marilyn Stoner Brian & Charlotte Sweeney Robert & Judith Taphorn Edward & Jean Teune Norman & Carole Thomas Michele Tinker Jeffrey Urick Joseph Vacaro Donald & Lois Van Lare Pierre Vuilleumier II* Roland & Joyce Waggoner Francine Wahrman Michael Waite Jeffrey & Carolyn Walters Ruth Warncke Philip & Amy Weaner Timothy & Carol Whetstone Richard & Linda Wierwille Timothy & Jane Wilde William & Marie Williams Walter & Jean Wood Dean & Marysue Wright Paul & Marilyn Yoder Troy & Catherine Zeller Charles & Linda Zelms

Rick & Karen Smith Joshua Staggs Blake Stambaugh Scott & Hilary Staten Eric Swartz Robert & Elizabeth Taylor Alexander Toll Michele Uribes Jerry & Anita Van Zile Barry & Jeannie VonDeylen Kristian Zajac Lawrence & Vicki Zwiebel

Kenneth Boland Kenneth & Tammy Bostelman Steven Brancheau Andrew Brent Daniel Brown Richard Calverley Jeffrey Cetlinski Mercedes Clay Brian Cogswell Cynthia Cordero Pamela Diehl Carl & Amy Drees Byron & Jody Dunham Adam Duty Mindy Edwards Janae Elam Stefan Faerber Jason Gendron Matthew & Jessica Gerig Pamela Gibson Elizabeth Grafi ng Raymond Haines Kelly Haseman Scott & Cyndi Heighland Patrick Henry Thomas & Holli Horn Jamie & Adam Huber David Ike Nathan Jensen Eric Jesse Sean Johnson Gregory Johnson Jami Koenn Jason & Melissa LaBounty David Lamb John Lancaster Stephen Langley Teresa & Dean Lanwehr Benjamin & Hallie Lewis Nona Liechty Sean & Sarah McBride Matthew & Summer Mello John Mikesell Amanda Misencik Paul & Betty Mowery Andrew Norander Richelle Oberlin Jared & Mariah Orzolek Delmar & Barbara Peterson Nelson Pixler Kevin & Carrie Radzik Raymond Rateno Abigail Reichard Timothy & Tammie Rettig Rebecca Sanford Nathan & Stephanie Schaublin Aaron Schmidt Robert & Tara Shamy Dan & Michelle Shivley Leslie Shoup Nicole Smith

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AAA Travel Agency AAUW ABC Distributing Co. Aetna Foundation,Inc. APS Foundation, Inc. Arps Dairy, Inc. Bald Apache Properties, LLC Black Swamp Audubon Bob Luderman Association Boeing Company BP Foundation, Inc. Bryan Publishing Co. Campbell Soup FoundationCentury 21 Strait Realty Charlie’s Down Under Restaurant Chief Supermarkets City Beverage Co. Current Offi ce Solutions Darryl Mathewson Optometrist DC Women’s Club Defi ance Clinic Defi ance Dental Group Defi ance Elks Defi ance Optometric Defi ance Public Library Defi ance Publishing Co. Defi ance Recreation, Inc.

Corporations,Foundations, and

Organizations Giving less than $999

Annually

Defi ance Wash-N-Fill Delta Air Lines, Inc. Eastman & Smith LTD Eaton Corporation Eye Surgeon Associates, Inc. Fifth Third Bank First Insurance & Investments FirstEnergy Corp. Foreman’s Collision General Electric Fund GlaxoSmithKlineH & W Automotive H.J. Heinz Company Hormel Foods Corporation IBM Corporation Industrial Fluid Management Intel Foundation Jacob’s Meats Jenzabar Foundation Jewell Cafe JP Morgan Chase Keck’s Market Key Foundation Kircher’s Flowers Lowe’s Luderman & Konst Medicis Pharmaceuticals Mel Lanzer Company Mellon Bank Corp. Mercury Dry Cleaners Messerman Machine Midwest Community Federal Credit Union National City Bank Nike Employee Matching Gifts North Western Electric Cooperative, Inc.NovartisOhio Gas Company Paulding-Putnam Electric CooperativePhillips Pace Plymouth Tube Company RDC Development, Inc. Rockwell International Roehrig Painting Rurbanc Data Service Sam Switzer Realty Schering-Plough Foundation Scotty’s Club 111 Scripps Howard Foundation Sea-Land Chemical Co. Shell Oil Co. Foundation Sherwin-Williams Foundation Sherwood State Bank Slattery Oil Co. StaffMark Strable Paving, Inc. Werlor, Inc. Wichmann Bergman Florist

Barbara AcombKenneth & Elizabeth AdairDon AdamsMichael Ahern IIINeil & Kamille AllenHelen ArchibaldTracey ArmeySharon ArmstrongAda ArpsCharles & Leona BaileyAllan & Brenda BallNorma Barber-HurstWilliam & Laura BarndtJames & Helen BauerLois BauerEvan & Cindy BeaneJanice BechtelJohn BehmDonald & Marjorie BentleyCalvin & Charlotte BergmanMelvin & Andrea BibleMichael & Mary BishopSarah BleeksRobert & Jane BochenekLavina BoeslingKristine BolandStephen & Sue BoomerJohn BorrellChristopher & Christina BowersStanley & Judy L. BrahierPaul & Linda BroseJohn & Mary BrownWayne BuchananKevin & Lenee BuchmanRandall & Marilyn BuchmanDonald BuerkMarvin Thorp & Jo Ann BurkhardtGlenn & Sara BurnesonMichelle & Grayling CallMike & Mary CannonM. Dosia CarlsonMarjorie CaseAlice CaulderWilliam & Eileen ChaneyEdwin & Frankie CharlesKenneth ChristiansenTom & Debby CoffmanVerna ColemanTodd & Dawn ComerRowland & Patricia CooperJames & Betty CoresselEric & Debra CreagerCliff & Jane CribbsJudith CritesFloyd & Ann CulverTed & Tara CzartoskiRichard Anderson & Deborah Dalke

FRIENDS

DC Alumni Varsity DDC Purple & Gold Defi ance Regional Medical CenterDix Foundation First Federal Bank FirstEnergy Foundation George & Sandy Smart Foundation Huntington Bank McDonald’s Design & Build, Inc.McMaster Foundation MLM Charitable Foundation National Collegiate Athletic Association Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges Ohio Learning Network NW Regional CenterParker Hannifi n Foundation Rundgren Foundation Rurban Financial Corp.Sodexho-Marriott

Corporations,Foundations, and

Organizations Giving$10,000 or more

Annually

Allstate Foundation Antwerp Exchange Bank AT&T Foundation Ball Corporation Baumker Charitable Foundation Community Hospitals & Wellness CentersCommunity Memorial Hospital Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation DC Women’s Commission Defi ance Area Chamber of Commerce Defi ance Charitable & Educational Foundation, Inc.Defi ance Rotary Club Family & Children First Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Corporations,Foundations, and

Organizations Giving $1,000 to $9,999

Annually

Thomas & Marilyn WilliamsRobert Witzerman & Beverly Nolt-WitzermanMarie YarnellPaul Young

FM Global Foundation Fulton County Health Center Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Henry County Hospital Herbst Family Foundation Hubbard Company Isaac Property Co. John E. Fetzer Institute Jon P. Spiess Memorial Fund Leuzarder Agency, LLC Lubrizol Foundation Marathon Oil Company Mark Moats Ford, Inc Mercy Hospital of Defi ance Merrill Lynch & Co. Metalink Technologies Oberlin City Schools Ohio Learning Network Re/Max Realty Sauder Manufacturing Sidney Frohman Foundation Sonoco-Phoenix Products State Farm Companies Thrivent Financial Toledo Community Foundation WellPoint Associates

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William & Diane HughesJoyce HusebyMary Ann IliffRyan & Jenny ImbrockLynn & Dee IsaacGeorge IsaacMarion IsaacHarlo & Nettie JohnstonRichard & Elizabeth KahleRichard & Diane KaiserEdward KamauDouglas KaneJo Anne KeiferBryan & Julie KellerKenneth & Sheryl KellerRita KissnerMike & Lucinda KnightGwynne KnobelDonald KnueveWilliam & Carol KoesterRobert KohlGary & Connie KonstCarson & Kathi KosierDavid KwanMaxie & Joan LambrightWilliam* & Abbie LaurieAlden LawrenceJosephine LeachMarsha LeadersMartha LitherlandKarl & Susan LitleRobert & Anita LloydLynette LourySuzy & Lowell LowekeMatthew & Randi LydumJudith LymanstallBruce & Bertie MackJohanna MackLisa MarsalekWalter & Nancy MastCharles & Mary MatherDavid & Zora MatsonLarry & Karen MaxLarry & Shirley MayD. Craig & Patty McCordJo Ann McCormickGretchen McGinleyJohn & Sheri McCoyJohn McGarveyAlan & Sue McMasterPatrick & Jill McMillenKirk MeePaul & Rosemary MehringJames & Rita MeierJohn MeloyTerry & Ann MeltonDavid & Ruth MemmerW.T. & Phyllis MendenhallRoger MerbRoger & Kay MerillatRichard & Fran Metcalf

Betty Meyer*Seth & Keely MikelBernard & Margaret MikulaEugene MillerKathleen MillerWilliam & Marilyn MillerMark & Karen MoatsMarlin & Nancy MockAnn MoffettJohn & Joyce MohrClarence & Janet MolitorLeonora MooreJennifer MorrisonNorman MoxleyJames & Joanne MurphyJoyce & George NelsonGlen & Ann NewcomerWilliam & Arevena NiroteMarie NolfJames NowickiGloria NusbaumLuther & Cynthia OberhausCatharine O’ConnellJoseph & Susan O’NeilJared OrzolekWilliam & Carol O’TooleJanice & Kenneth OttoRichard & Sue PejeauRoger & Jeanie PerlRichard PerryLynn PetersJames PhillipsKaren PiercePriscilla PixlerRobert & Nancy PlassmanVincent & Donna PolceJohn & Karol PothJoseph & Dionna PrchlikGregory & Susan PscodnaChristopher & Lorie RathCatherine Rayburn-TrobaughDennis & Irene ReckerDavid ReichardJoseph & Carrie RelyeaMarvin & Brenda RettigVickie RhodesLucy RichTimothy & Rosanne RickabaughLori RobisonEric & Peggy RolfRoger & Carol RuhlinBetsy RyanFrank & Sandra SandersThomas & Vicki SauerNoreen Schaefer-FaixMichelle SchaferLeroy SchellhardtArthur & Delores SchimmoellerWilliam SchomburgAlfred SchroederKaren Schroeder

Randal & Mary SchroederMary Ann SchroederOrville SchroerBarton ScottMark SeaburyBarbara SedlockGerald SerrickRichard ShafferHoward & Frances ShearerRalph & Dorothy SilvisClara SimmonsCalvin & Marilyn SimpsonBonnie SloanRichard & Carolyn SmallWilliam & Kathy SmallDelicia & Lyle SmithMax SmithSteven SmithChristopher & Cheryl SmitleyPhyllis SnyderRobert & Alice SouthworthJohn & Ilene SpachtTheodore & Nickie SpanglerCorey SpeiserAnn SpiethBruce & Galen SprungerSherry SteingassEdward StellTom StevensJoseph & Anne SteyerDennis & Mary StockdaleJamie StoegbauerJames & Jackie StoneMichael & Lorie StoneLisa StovallGerald StrausbaughRichard & Emily StroedeMary Ann & Terry StuderWilliam & Donna SullivanMichael & Kathy SuzoNicholas & Alyssa TabaccaCharlotte TerhuneNorman & Carole ThomasOctavia ThorntonDatha ThorpMichele TinkerKevin & Kelly TongMichelle & Keith TrubeyAl & Linda TuohyDonald & Lois Van LareHans & Martha VetterWilbur & Alberta VogelRonald VorlickyMarion VuilleumierSusan WajertMarc WarnckeCharles & Nancy WarrenWilliam & Bessie WarrenWilliam & Elizabeth* WatsonJohn & Carole WeanerPaul & Lou Ann Weaner

William & Carol DawsonJohn & Judith DietrickJon DillerChester & Helen DilmanThomas & Sandra DipkoKatharine DixG. Charles DixLenore DoctorDicran DoumanianPhyllis DowlerHarry & Jody DoyleAmy DreesThomas & Michele DuckGreg & Sue DumireSomnath DuttaRobert & Kathryn EbleFred & June EicherStephen & Julie ElchingerArt EllerbrockStacey ElsasserGary & Barbara EtterHorace* & Betty EverettTom & Angelia FahyRonald & Susan FautzDonald & Carolyn “Rosie” FeeDouglas FielyWilliam FinertyTimothy FoorJulie Fritz-BergmanArthur & Barbara FullmerMichael & Karen GallagherKathy GarlandAllen GasparJohn & Carolyn GilgenbachSandra GoldenForest & Ruth Griffi nGregg & Cherryanne GunschC. Kenneth HahnMary Catherine HarperBeverly HarringtonJohn HartpenceCraig & Jane HasselschwertSharon HeinrichDonald & Barbara HeitzCarol HeltzelEric & Debra HenchMark HenchMary HenchJohn & Janice HershSusan Hickok*Duane HockingLinda HodgesD. Marvin & Ann HohenbergerJodi HolavaPatricia HoltM. Charles & Diane HormanJohn & Julie HornsMary HowardVirginia HowardTerry & Vicki HowarthStephen Hubbard

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FACULTY & STAFF

(#Emeriti)

Kenneth AdairTracy ArmeyJanice BechtelJerry BergmanAndrea BibleMary BishopSally BissellKristine BolandChristopher BowersWayne Buchanan#Randall BuchmanDonald BuerkMichael BurkeJane BurkeJo Ann BurkhardtMary BurkholderMichelle CallMary CannonAlice Caulder#William Chaney#Kenneth ChristiansenMercedes ClayDawn ComerTodd ComerJames CoresselFred CoulterJudith CritesTed CzartoskiDeborah Dalke#Raymond DerricotteEric Detmer#Henry DiehlLenore DoctorDicran DoumanianAmy DreesMichele DuckSue DumireSomnath DuttaStephen ElchingerStacey Elsasser#Horace Everett*Melissa FaberStefan FaerberAngelia FahyRoger FarleeDouglas FielyTimothy FoorJulie Fritz-BergmanMichael GallagherCarolyn GilgenbachSandra GoldenJennifer GruenhagenGregg GunschChristina HancockMary Catherine HarperBeverly HarringtonBrad Harsha

John Hartpence#Duane HockingJodi HolavaRyan ImbrockDiane KaiserRichard KaiserEdward KamauDouglas KaneCollette KnightLucinda KnightDonald KnueveJami KoennRobert KohlCarson KosierRobin KratzerDavid Kwan#Maxie LambrightAlden LawrenceKathryn LitleAnita LloydMatthew LydumRandi LydumJudith Lymanstall#Gerald MallottLisa MarsalekSpiro MavroidisD. Craig McCordSheri McCoyLois McCulloughGretchen McGinleySeth Mikel#Bernard MikulaCatherine Mikula#Margaret Noble-Mikula#Harry MillerMarcia MohreJennifer MorrisonJoyce NelsonJeffery NieseCatharine O’ConnellWilliam O’TooleJared OrzolekMariah OrzolekChris PalmerRichard PejeauKaren PierceDavid PlantMarian PlantVincent PolceDionna PrchlikJoseph PrchlikKathleen PunchesLorie RathCatherine Rayburn-TrobaughAbigail ReichardCarrie RelyeaVickie RhodesTimothy RickabaughLori RobisonJanelle RubioCraig Rutter

#Frank SandersNoreen Schaefer-FaixMichelle SchaferKaren SchroederBarbara SedlockLori ShaferCynthia ShafferJane Sharp#Carolyn Small#Richard SmallDelicia SmithSteven SmithJennifer StarkSherry SteingassTom StevensDebra StevensMyra StockdaleJamie Stoegbauer#Richard StroedeDavid StuckeyMary Ann StuderMichael SuzoNicholas TabaccaRobert TaylorMichele TinkerKevin TongMichelle TrubeyJeannie VonDeylenSusan WajertJeffrey WeanerKathleen WestfallKenneth WetsteinGerald WoodDerek WoodleyLaurie WorrallAlesia Yakos-BrownLinda YoungHans Zipfel

100%

CHURCHES,

PARTNERSHIPS

IN MISSION

David’s UCC, DaytonDover Congregational, WestlakeEllerton UCC, West AlexandriaFaith UCC, BrewsterFirst Congregational, ColumbusFirst UCC, TroyGomer UCC, GomerKent UCC, KentLocal Church Ministry, ClevelandMaine Conference-UCC, YarmouthMt. Olivet UCC, North LimaOhio Conference UCC, ColumbusPark Congregational, ToledoPilgrim UCC, CincinnatiRichfi eld UCC, Richfi eldSpencerville UCC, SpencervilleSt. John UCC, Defi anceSt. John UCC, CincinnatiSt. John’s UCC, BlufftonSt. John’s UCC Women, HolgateSt. Paul UCC, WapakonetaSt. Paul’s UCC, Saint MarysSt. Paul’s UCC, Oak HarborSt. Paul’s UCC, Van WertSylvania UCC, SylvaniaTrinity UCC, New LebanonUCC Congregational, MedinaWesterville Community, Westerville

Tom & Jill WeddingtonRichard WeeksJerry & Judy WertzTy & Kathleen WestfallKenneth & Carrie WetsteinTimothy WhetstoneEdward & Janet WilleyWilliam & Marie WilliamsGerald WoodDerek WoodleyLarry & Dixie WoodsBill WoodyTimothy & Laurie WorrallBradley Brown & Alesia Yakos-BrownAlice YantConnie YeagerJohn & Patricia YeomanCarl & Adele YungJean Ziegler

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CLASS OF 1936

Class Participation: 7.69%Melva (Pickering) Gorham

CLASS OF 1937

Class Participation: 12.50%Carolyn (Behne) Dunham

CLASS OF 1938

Class Participation: 13.33%Dorothy (Baker) Martin Robert Serrick

CLASS OF 1939

Class Participation: 11.76%Freda (Graham) Albert William Diehl

CLASS OF 1940

Class Participation: 11.76%Maxine (Smart) Manchester Ruth Max

CLASS OF 1941

Class Participation: 9.09%Martha (Hoyt) Bleeks John Manchester

CLASS OF 1942

Class Participation: 9.09%Muriel (Miller) DavisDoris Shawley

CLASS OF 1943

Class Participation: 12.00%Betty (Elder) KellyCharles KrouseRobert Wright

CLASS OF 1944

Class Participation: 6.67%Roger Sweet

CLASS OF 1945

Class Participation: 25.00%Rosaria (Lalonde) BeverlyHazel (Kimmel) HeincelmanEvelyn (Fribley) HopperCatherine (Tuttle) Sweet

CLASS OF 1946

Class Participation: 18.52%Gifts to the College: $5,980Lois (Puehl) BehmBetty (Eberwein) ElsonHazelmae (Peterson) ParteeRobert SchlembachClyde Snodgrass

CLASS OF 1947

Class Participation: 12.50%Gifts to the College: $250Doris (Hull) DietrichGeorge Hudson DS (St Germain) MaxsonPhyllis Meier

CLASS OF 1948

Class Participation: 15.15%Gifts to the College: $1,555Jeanne (Lisk) BehringerHilda (Bilderback) MorseCharles NewtonRobert RexFrancis Zogaib

CLASS OF 1949

Class Participation: 22.22%Gifts to the College: $3,610R. Jack BehringerVirginia (Miller) Coressel Roy Larabee Williamson Richard MatherJack PixlerRosemary (Degler) RedlichMary Ellen (Rieckhoff) Ruhlin James SweeneyMacon Dale (West) Traxler Charles Wahl Ronald Winslow Jean (Macy) Wood

CLASS OF 1950

Class Participation: 25.00%Gifts to the College: $53,718Helen (Cuccia) BadenhopJohn BryanWilliam BusteedHugh CaldwellMarilyn (Doenges) CarrFrank ClarkDelmar CoreJoseph DawsonRaymond DerricotteRobert EvansAlice EwingEdson FinkenbinerLeighton FritzAlvina (Weddelman) Hahn John HeadstromJohn Hebb

Lloyd HilliardWilliam Houle B. Theodore Jacobs Donald KarrJames McCollumDorisanne (Heacock) NielsenCharles PixlerEdwin Redlich, Jr. Robert SandersonMargaret (Buckmaster) Schroer Gwen (Galaway) SpauldingHoward SpicerOnilee (Hoke) SpillerMarian (Gibbons) Steinburgh Robert StorrerAlec Switz Jr. Doris (Long) Winslow Walter Wood

CLASS OF 1951

Class Participation: 17.65%Gifts to the College: $2,158Rosemary (Kibler) EggertWilliam Fast Jr. Hurlburt GellerRobert HahnCortland HepnerMiriam (Karch) HonePhyllis (Stephens) HussRolland HussDarrell JonesRichard LovettMarilyn (Loar) MallottGerald MallottWilliam Schlagetter Charles StengerJohn Taylor

CLASS OF 1952

Class Participation: 21.31% Gifts to the College: $4,501Laura (Grimes) BoshDonna (McLain) CooperMarilyn (Strusaker) FreyPhilip GerlachMarilyn (Baker) HahnEmmit LehmanArnold LewisMary (Corey) LewisMadge (Hardesty) OberlinLillian (McLain) PerkinsRobert Schulz Jr. Byrl ShortMarilyn (Allomong) Toner

CLASS OF 1953

Class Participation: 14.81%Gifts to the College: $620Phyllis (Slye) BesseyRonald Ekberg Vivian (Newkirk) Ekberg Myrle HinesmanDoris (Streip) JohansenEloise (Hane) McBrideDyle RothAlyce (Matsumoto) Yoshino

CLASS OF 1954

Class Participation: 22.45%Gifts to the College: $3,050Roger Avery Bernard Boff Ralph BondShirley (Hilbert) FritzWard Fritz Russell GlennBeverly (Carr) MartinDelbert MartinDoyle McBrideRalph SingletonKenneth Woodring

CLASS OF 1955

Class Participation: 24.24%Gifts to the College: $795Bertha (Harrod) BookerDouglas ErmanRae (Andrews) HenryJames MossJames O’Brien Jr. Jerry Rensberger Lois (Pond) RueckerDonald Shaw

CLASS OF 1956

Class Participation: 27.45%Gifts to the College: $9,836Lorraine (Lafond) Andrews Barbara (Beatty) BakerLynn Brown Helen (Diller) FreyL. Paul GallagherBarbara (Dickman) Hoffman Ben Londeree Jr. Lewis MollicaWilliam Pace D. Kay (Briggs) RollinsHerbert SalsburyJoyce (Kiehl) SmelserJacqueline (Dow) UnderwoodRobert Westerbeck

DC

ALUMNI GIVING

*deceased

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CLASS OF 1957

Class Participation: 28.57%Gifts to the College: $13,703Donald Asman Frederick BakerThomas BiggsLewis CloudE. Keith HubbardZorab MeneshianJanice (Forrest) MollicaLester NagelRonald RollinsVea Smith George Stockman Marjorie (Enyart) Treece James Treece Noel Underwood

CLASS OF 1958

Class Participation: 19.15%Gifts to the College: $1,042Lawrence BlushJames LaddNorvin Mansfi eld Dorothy (Rohn) MottashedClarence ProbstHelen RiehleCarl SnyderWilliam Weisgerber Walter Zverina

CLASS OF 1959

Class Participation: 23.91%Gifts to the College: $5,184George Brown William Byanski Daniel ChaoE. Joyce (Chitwood) CloseMarlyn CloseJoan (Nicely) GerkenCharles HoltzmullerLowell HoslerJanet (Mansfi eld) Koch Charles KochPaul LehmanJimmie LemasterJoseph LeskowHarry MillerJames MoatsBarbara (Acus) MoatsAlton MyersLeonard Myers Jr. John ReckLouis SimonisLowell SniderPaul Yoder

CLASS OF 1960

Class Participation: 24.47%Gifts to the College: $4,088Norman BaldwinWilliam Bartels Walter Becker Kenneth BeilharzCarol (Andrews) BelauLoretta (Rupp) BrannanFred Burgard David CullerSharon (Allison) DeckerRichard DetrickRoger FarleeDonald FlinnAlice (Williams) Gibson Russell HardestyDonald HireGloria (Shawver) MillerJohn MitchellTerry Penner Richard PinelKevin RettigLarry RiceSuzanne (Miller) SniderBeverly (Hax) Van Kirk

CLASS OF 1961

Class Participation: 20.83%Gifts to the College: $7,745Leland BakerEdward BertholdSylvia (Larcamp) BrownFrancis CarleyJohn CasselsHoward CotrellJackson CrosleyDavid DurhamRosalie (Kaiser) HeldRosalie (Mote) HooverJohn HooverNancy (Winters) Hosler Kay (Gisler) JenningsWilliam Jennings III Diana (Roehrs) KunkelGary MayWilliam McCleary Kenneth MeyerRaymond MillerJoanne (Latchaw) ParkerKaren (Dunson) PettitJeannene (Willett) Shemeth Regina (Roehrs) SnyderStephen SpragueC. Fred Yarnell

CLASS OF 1962

Class Participation: 27.97%Gifts to the College: $3,773Susan (Black) BaconMary BarnesRobert BashoreJoyce (Ringer) BirkholdR. William Brewster Ida BuckmasterRoy BunceJeanette (Hahnert) DetrickJack DonleyNed EwersPhilip HosmerDuncan JamiesonEdith (Tripp) Lewandowski Sara Jane (Reed) MeyerLloyd MillerLarry OtermatGeraldine (Fetters) RiceBonnie (Devers) SchenkThomas SimkinsSteven SkopikSally (Rhoades) SnyderBarbara (Womack) Sprague Michael SteirerMarie (Wise) Strayer Phyllis (Mayes) StuckeyNorma (Van Agteren) Tanber John Tyson Steven Verkin Roland Waggoner Frederick Warncke Jr. Sue Waymire Paul Wilson Ben Young

CLASS OF 1963

Class Participation: 16.88%Gifts to the College: $3,993Philip Ackerman Henry Anderson Pamela (Walker) Andrews Ronald AndrewsSharon (Hartman) BaileyMartin BaumhowerCarolyn (Scherer) BeldenLarry BrackenJohn CoolmanDixie (Stokes) DurhamHarry EastridgeSally (Wood) Eckersley Raymond EtzlerPaul FlathmanLowell FrederickRandolf GermannSylvia GroggJames Gwyn Jr. Richard HarpsterRosanna (Brinkman) KagyJohn Koch

Judith (Horvath) LewisJames MasonbrinkMary (Hohenberger) McMaster Russell McMasterSally (Tustison) Myers Virginia (Bok) Otermat Betty (Ebersole) PennerBeverly (King) SandersonJerry ScheeleLois (Darvas) SchmidtDonald SchmidtJane (Weible) Sharp David SpeakmanAllan StratenG. Richard Thompson Donald Varner Judy (Snyder) Verkin Karen (Crozier) Warkall Robert Whitman

CLASS OF 1964

Class Participation: 19.66%Gifts to the College: $14,384Nancy (Carr) Anderson Ronald Arthur Andrew BarrickJoy (Wackerbarth) Bashore Janet (Anthony) Berg Donna (Chapman) BrueggemeierJohn BrueggemeierMargaret Buhrer Linda ClarkThomas ClarkBarbara CocanourDean ColwellMildred (Boyd) CotterWilliam Derbyshire Jayne (Rickner) DietschColeen (Bagley) EtzlerMary (McGuffi n) Fraley Arlos (Boger) FranzKenneth FranzVirginia (Nowak) Hushak Connie (Morris) KimbleRuth (Ireton) LuskCelesta (Covey) OberlinFrank PrinzJohn RobertsNathan SchroerSandra (Hardin) SchullerAlice (Gwyn) ShepherdMichael SnyderCarolyn (Bell) SpicerLelia (Mouser) SundaySteven Turbiner Betty (Etzler) Wagner Janet (Elder) Walsh Vernon West

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CLASS OF 1965

Class Participation: 24.56%Gifts to the College: $12,878Dorotha (Zimmerman) Aldrich Robert BairdMarjane (Evans) BakerAllen BaldwinSarah (Hulme) BellRuth Ann (Terrell) Blush Jean (Sibert) BrunsDavid CainR. Donnell CatheyMartha (Tooley) Catuogno Beverly (Ham) ColeJames CorsonDavid DickGary DowlerBarbara (Miller) Duffy Ronald EhresmanJames FaberRonald FedokovitzRobert FetterLenore (Etzel) FosterJoseph Furko Jr. John GoodArnold HartingNancy (Landel) HaymondJerry HelmBarbara (Mikesell) HosmerElisabeth (Burnett) JoshiNorman Krueckeberg Kenneth LauseStanton LipsonDarlene (Bolea) LoughboroughCarol (Gilbert) MillerBruce Moser

Juan NicholasThomas NonemanCharles Omsberg Robert OtisRonald PineMary (Brown) PopowskiRobert Rankin IIIAnita (Dunbar) RethmelJames RockwellDouglas Rychener Jane (Colwell) ScottJeffrey Semon Carolyn (Rickner) ShalterFloyd Stafford Jr. Charles Steffel James StuderKathleen (Fritz) SummersJohn Terry Herbert Todd, Jr. Merle Wagner* J. Michael Walz R. Scott Warren Marlin Younker

CLASS OF 1966

Class Participation: 16.30%Gifts to the College: $60,946Joyce (Cathey) Anderson AnonymousSherry (Bates) BaldwinRobert BauerleJames BottgerDavid BowersRobert BrownJames BuddenCaren (Lehman) Bush

Joann (Lourash) BusteedThomas CallanLawrence ColeJudith (Haupt) ColwellJohn DallasDiana DeCampPamela (Goller) DeckerRuth FootMichael FosterJames GrantDonald GwynneRobert Hancock Jr. Karen (Chase) HigginsEdward Hoeffel Carol (Lange) HoskinsonJames KleckHoward KratzertDaniel LoughboroughDonna (Jackman) MerliniHerbert MittelmanRobert MooreCharles PriorDavid SchwiebertJohn Sheppard IIDouglas ShortPamela (Hepburn) SteinfurthPeter StirrupSondra (Rhoad) Thompson Ronald Von Deylen Charles Vosler Barbara (Korhn) Warncke Ruth Warncke Larry Welch John Wenzinger Clinton Wirick Judith (Brimicombe) Wittig

CLASS OF 1967

Class Participation: 23.24%Gifts to the College: $160,774Rosemary (Ressa) Abissi John Adams Jose Arellano Mary (Kinney) BenderRichard BenderRonald BenferBruce BessoPeter BoyleNancy BrownMichael CarmenDavid CoburnBenjamin Davis Jr. Rosemary (Edge) DeBackerRoger EckenwilerKaren (McComas) EllisJohn EllisWalter Faisst Betty (Gingrich) FelchMax FettermanGail FriendTimothy Gore James GorhamKaren (Etter) GrantLinda Griffi n Ross GruberGary Hohenberger Maxine (Wieand) Hollinger Elaine HudsonKarl IdemanDavid Iliff Gerald KomandtAnthony KomonSusan (Novak) Krueckeberg

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Laura (Hoff) Lause Linda le ShannaMarianne (Brod) LeeseCarol (Hannan) LennonTheresa LeonardTim Leuzarder Carol MaddoxLeah (Ireton) MatthewsJames MaxwellAlice (Kanable) MeulemanWilliam Meyer Margaret (Reiners) Mills Robert MinselRobert OberlinWillard Peters Jr. Michael PletcherJudith (Jordan) ProkupekH. Gerald ProkupekJames RuppAnne (Partchey) Schroer-Lamont Ronald SchummRonald SeymourLeonard ShartleGary SissonGeorge Smart Connie (Hutchins) SmithTimothy Smith Sheldon SmithKaren (Chomick) StoopsMichael Thomas Thomas Voight Dennis Wagner Robert Wood

CLASS OF 1968

Class Participation: 19.16%Gifts to the College: $25,608John BalasMary (Ruffer) Bauerle* Carol BrownSerenus BruglerSusan (Schanz) ConnellyWilliam De Hart Jr. Nancy (Allen) DickeyM. Malinda DouttCynthia (Roberts) DuadeNorman ElserRoger FelchPatricia (Belcher) FettermanStephen GoldmanMichael HaganCheryl (Browns) HahrLeslie (Moir) HarperDouglas Huffman Maguinez Anne (Kent) Jason Linda JohnsonDan KlineMichael KlineKandice (Partee) KowalskiRoland KowalskiCharles Lenhart Jr.

Richard LennonDennis Littlefi eld Barbara (Davis) McCarthyP. Robert Meuleman Stephen MillerCarol (Hohenberger) Monroe Gregory MortonObie MouserDavid PierceSusan (Ellsworth) PixlerSamuel RadelFred ReinsteinTerrence Rettig Mary (Zedaker) RiceWilliam Rinehart Rebecca (Bissell) RothenbuhlerStuart SakositsSusan (Martin) SakositsGary SamsJames Sargent Jill (Albaugh) SluyterWilliam Smith Jr. Robert SmithLoree SoggsPatricia (Gerken) SpeakmanRollin Steele Jr. Arthur SteidelMichael StowellGail (Wyman) Tomlinson T. William Troup William Truesdell Thomas Vershum Thomas Walz Susan (Hoover) Wichman Richard Wierwille

CLASS OF 1969

Class Participation: 21.28%Gifts to the College: $13,027Sue Ellen (Kanney) Arnold Patricia (Porter) Arthur Patricia (Hoover) BasilJayne BeilkeJoyce (Shepherd) BlankenshipBonnie (Bundy) BobbittJohn BoeslingRobert BonhamGregory BrandtRichard CarseDiana (Stillman) CassolaGary CoatsJan (Buhrer) CraigJohn Crowther IV Jane (Ceparski) DallasAlan DarnerStuart DouglasRussell DuadeMarilyn (Stouder) EberlePhilip EberleLee EngelCharles Etzler

Michael FreelandCary FrisingerHyman Goldberg James GraverMartha HigginsDouglas HoweEsquire JauchemCheryl (Michael) Jeffries Joseph JenkinsPatricia (Meeks) JonesKenneth JonesRichard KendallDennis KidwellJudith KoehlerRobert KunkleScott LangdonMary MeulemanTeresa (Zeller) Miller Susan (Witty) Millinger Dennis MonroeJeffrey Neikirk Gregory OlwineKaren (Ahlsen) OswaldRudolph OswaldCandice (Foster) RolfsmeyerJoan (Le Feber) SauerBruce SaulnierBernice (Gross) SchmidtShirley (Bauer) SchummAdele (Fournier) SeymourMary (Wagoner) Sherman Shirley (Nofziger) ShortJudith (Zimmerman) SnookSusan (Ricica) SpicerBrian SweeneyJudith (Hill) Taphorn Robert Taphorn Delbert Thatcher Alice (May) Todd Edmund Tomlinson Douglas Van Horn Pierre Vuilleumier II *Carolyn (Trowbridge) Walters Linda (Heath) Weaver David Welty Mary (Heller) Williams Linda (Jess) Wilson Dean Wright Lois Young Fumiyo (Sakai) Young Pamela (Cluts) Young

CLASS OF 1970

Class Participation: 17.31%Gifts to the College: $14,716Bruce Angell Elizabeth (Melberg) Angell Thomas BauerleLynn Bergman Scott BrauerPhilip Cannato

Charlotte (Brubaker) Carse Jean Churchill Ruth (Crandon) Clark Larry Clites Carol (Clarke) Coates Cynthia (Arps) Corbett Jacqueline (Yeskey) Dallara Herman Dally John Decker William Degler Jr. Dennis Diso Joseph Giliberto James Glase Peter Grant Jerry Griffi th Dennis Guilford Robert Hahn Robert Harper Michael Hartley Larry Holden John Hrivnyak Howard Johnson Lynn Keller Suzanne (Quay) Ludwig Bruce McKibben Walter Mebane III Linda Meuleman Patty Ann (Gerken) Michaelis Marcia (Knapp) Miller Claudia Mirchel Janet (McSherry) Morton Patricia (Wick) Mullen Neeta Nichols Nicholas Niederman Hartwell Pelton James Porter Robert Reed Jolyn Salupo Vickie Shell Ronald Sislowski R. Michael Spenceley Thomas Spiess John Stites Joseph Vacaro Saundra (Glorioso) Vosler Jill (Russell) Wagner Dennis Whitlock Susan (Perkins) Whittemore Harold Wibling Linda (Markell) Wierwille Paul Yon Robert Zimny

CLASS OF 1971

Class Participation: 14.08% Gifts to the College: $8,762 Don Ammons Joy (Graef) Balas Jeffrey Bartlett Jo Anne (Westrick) Barton Elizabeth (Pryor) Betts

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Richard Betts Joyce Bok Richard Brown Nancy (Locke) Burbridge David Clifton Richard Dallow Judith (Small) Dally Ernest Doherty Karen (Coplin) Farlee Joan (Hiatt) Gearing Robert Green Randy Hardy Gregory Hemingway Philip Hoag Jr. Jeffery Horton Michael Kaufman John Lambert Charles Logan Jr. Benjamin Lutz Jeffrey Maffett Roberta (Rovenstine) Mann Wade Marbaugh Sheryl (Hoffman) McCoy Barry McMaster Sigrid (Eisberg) Melus Sarah Mozgai Paul Ondrus Herbert Pawlitsch Patricia Peter Linda (Edwards) Polzin David Polzin John Powers Sandra Rebert Eddie Roeth Linda (Laubenthal) Sakemiller Peggy (Sibley) Scope Terrence Scope Max Sharp Fred Shato James Smerz Jean (Gackenheimer) Teune Charles Towne Jeffrey Urick Linda (Laughrey) Zelms

CLASS OF 1972

Class Participation: 16.10% Gifts to the College: $16,785 James Amstutz Emilie (Brupbacher) Bauerle Robert Bentley Wendy (Morton) Bernier Karen (Beall) Burand John Burand Charles Carr Shayna (Smith) DeLong Mary (Colwell) Degler Nancy Dyer Dennis Etzler Dan Feasel William Ford

Mary (McClam) Freeman Elaine (Kopke) Gard James Hamilton Mary Ann Harrell Mary Hartman Richard Heisler Paul Hilston William Howe James Jackson Harold Johnston Katherine Kehnast Mary (Van Poppel) Klear Steven Krill Michael Manos Karen (Sander) Mathews Cheryl (Joost) Matson John Migliaro Brent Morgan Ruth (Brisbine) Neikirk Delmer Nusbaum Mary (Barnes) Oyer Mark Pohto Stanley Prowant Terry Reichard Marvin Retcher Robert Rettig David Robertson Alice (Busson) Rote Karen (Grimes) Sanders Gregory Schott Gary Sheehan Jane (Miller) Shiarla Barbara Silvis Stanley Stebbins Harold Steindam Thomas Sweda Alan Tonetti John Trautman Susan (Mackenson) Uher James Wagner James Wheeler Timothy Wilde Michael Wright Douglas Zinter

CLASS OF 1973

Class Participation: 15.79% Gifts to the College: $23,022 Deborah (Shreve) Baringer Rebecca (Sharp) Barron Francis Barron Marguerite (Stell) Bartlett Kristie Briggs Linda (Weisgerber) Brugler Robert Bucceri Edd Buhl Ronald Burdick Sr. Jill (Spicer) Burnett Nancy Carlson Denise (Guess) Clayton Thomas Daras

Wayne Dodd Rebecca Gares Barbara (Tobin) Green Annette (Baden) Hardy Edith (Wiebe) Hickman Clarajane Hine Patricia Holloway Kathy (Elliott) Krygier Edward Lapuh Harold MacCubbin Kathryn (Stiffl er) Manos Charles Nafziger Kathy (Didovich) Paul Michael Paul James Pendergrass Jr. Susan (Nye) Peoples Shelby Pierce Marian (Handley) Plant David Plant Rebecca Quinlan Janice Rettig Ann (Williamson) Rhyan Robert Rote David Scott Kathleen (Hohenberger) Shato Robyn Small Carol (Morgan) Smerz Leroy Sonnenberg Eric Spiller Mark Stone Danny Tusing Joseph Uher Harold Watson Jeffrey Weaner Brenda (Washington) Weston

CLASS OF 1974

Class Participation: 14.15% Gifts to the College: $17,210 Bruce Baer Kenneth Ball Jerry Bergman Diana (Wynk) Bertke Theodore Bertke Dale Bruskotter Edward Burger Jane (Bayles) Burke Michael Burke Holly Burnett-Hanley Susan Crossland Lynne de Sherbinin Darlene (Jarvis) DeBrock Rex Flory* Maryjane (Hanson) Furrer Julie (Johns) Gaynor David Gormsen Lydia (Jones) Johnston Brent Joost Nancy (Notestine) Kemper John (Alster) Kinghorn Ulrich Koenig

Nickola (Brandon) MacCubbin Carol (Oechsle) Mace Thomas MacNaughton Cynthia (Fairman) Malchoff Jan (Forrest) Manuguerra Peter Manuguerra Sandy (Sylvester) McKenna Joseph McKenna, Jr. Stephen Mohr Gary Molnar Nancy (Mullins) Omer Philip Omer Donald Powell Michael Sauber Gayle (Steinberg) Shankman Mark Shine Jeanette (Fiddes) Spiller Jenny (Caldwell) Steindam Judith Steininger Frances (Ringger) Taylor Charlcie (Goodrich) Towne Gordon Yahney David Yarnell

CLASS OF 1975

Class Participation: 10.47% Gifts to the College: $22,019 Dwight Baker Kathy (Strait) Bergman Darlene (Caryer) Bergman Michael Clark Amy (Bisirri) Clark James Clark William Clark Jr. James Dinkel Glen Eley Susan (Carmitchel) Fyfe Bruce Green Pamela (Conover) Hawk Susan (Johnson) Henderson Michael Kozumplik Polli (Brodrick) Leighty Wanda (Ohnesorge) Lemaster Michael Miller Judy (Allen) Mumma John Mumma Janice (Terhune) Notte Michael Penna Raymond Schuck Mark Shy Garry Shy Shaune Skinner Ramona (Derricotte) Slocum Michael Waite Steven Wilkin Gary Zupancic

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CLASS OF 1976

Class Participation: 12.90% Gifts to the College: $12,523 Deborah (Couch) Baumhower Marvin Bergman Dallis Bowditch Kathy (Rettig) Burton Jennifer (Ball) Collins Raymond Derricotte Jr. Michael Doersam Tedica (Cook) Fetters William Fulton Dale Grabowski Robert Head III Mary Ellen (Phillips) Heffl inger Denise (Weible) Hench Norma (Soughan) Hoffman Patricia (Hettich) Jagger Carol (Grim) Johnson Carolyn (Hofacker) Keilig Robert Krause II Peggy (Weilnau) Lewis Lucy (Rulman) Marckel Daniel Martin Gregory Meador Denise (Shaffer) Molnar Letha (Nelson) Noehren Kenneth Provost Jr. Nancy (Feaver) Radke Lois Simpson Rita Sowers Delores (Krill) Stahl Steven VanDemark William Wagner Kathleen (McBride) Waters-LaRocque Scott Whiteman Janet (Sorg) Wichman Gary Williams Frank Witzmann

CLASS OF 1977

Class Participation: 9.33% Gifts to the College: $7,486 David Anderson Robert Aschliman Daniel Baer Luana (Weber) Bogue Daryl Caryer Robert Degler Michael Flory Martha Freygang Martin Henderson Antonio (Garcia) Linares Mary Marvel Marilyn (Culham) Maxwell Deryll Rohda Gregory Roth Terri (Smith) Sanislo Keith Tuttle Dona (McDonald) Wagner

Jonathan Wasko Francette (Magee) Williams Brenda Woody Debra (Hitchcock) Zupancic

CLASS OF 1978

Class Participation: 8.54% Gifts to the College: $216,613 Betty Bidlack Carlton Dietsch Lila (Randolph) Fedokovitz Richard Feller Judith (Zelis) Killea Rosemary Kimpel Alan Krill Philip Mallott Mildred (Johnston) McCarty Michael Meyer Ann (Kohart) Miller Thomas Molitierno James Molnar Howard Popowski Jr. Nancy (Bischoff) Rensi David Schlagheck Catherine (Price) Scholz Jr. Robert Shipman Ruth Shock Richard Wright Steven Zeigler

CLASS OF 1979

Class Participation: 8.71% Gifts to the College: $14,479 Janet Berlincourt Randall Buchman II Brian Bundenthal Ryan Burgoon Rita (Mueller) Deerhake Christine (McMaster) Dietsch Frank Herby Mark Ihde Jerry Isaac Phyllis (Stockman) Knape Paul Koch Stephen Krueger Vicki Martinich Mark Meyer Sharon (Jess) Mortensen Ronald Neanen Jr. William Parker Karen Schlatter Ronald Scholz Jr. Kristie (Wilkins) Schultheis Wendy Schultz Joan (Haaser) Schwiebert Christine Slattery Virginia Snyder Cheryl (Hundley) Sullivan

CLASS OF 1980

Class Participation: 10.71% Gifts to the College: $4,006 Ellen Beck-Gardner Rick Bowman Robin (Anderson) Burton Kathleen Cavanaugh Henry Diehl Monica Easter P. Larry Flynn Alberta Knause Janice (Precht) Knepley Ali Korkmaz Robin (Diller) Kratzer Bruce Krill Steven Lambright Michael Mikula Catherine Mikula George Moss Jenifer (Garman) Murphy Charlotte (Everett) Ondrus William Ondrus Wendolynn (Kirkland) Overlock Marc Overlock Lisa (Burneson) Papenfuss Anne Schultz Scott Swartz John Szychowski Brett Thatcher Martha (Wiecher) Voll

CLASS OF 1981

Class Participation: 8.93% Gifts to the College: $2,322 Della (McIntosh) Barclay Sally Bissell Jack Blosser Thomas Dean Wilhelmine (Meyer) Frueh Kurt Gaskell Loretta Hackathorn Nola Heestand Kim (Smith) Honigford Christine Hootman-Wright Martin Hopkins Susan Kolze Kurt Kratzer Sharon (Smith) Mason Bruce McCullough Mark Miller Larry Papenfuss Cristina (Hernandez) Thompson Janet (Bundenthal) Torries Mary (McFarland) Walter

CLASS OF 1982

Class Participation: 7.03% Gifts to the College: $1,661 Neil Allen Darren Caponi Marcia (Burton) House Susan (Ostermeyer) Howey Bonnie (Clark) Jefferis Scott Leonard Lois (Vollmer) McCullough Pamela (Fleming) Morris Jeanne Mullet-Carlock Barbara Oliver Chris Palmer Sara (Link) Powers Steven Royer

CLASS OF 1983

Class Participation: 11.85% Gifts to the College: $2,611 Elizabeth (Farrington) Bixel Michael Bixel Mark Bradley John Carlock Joseph Dipre Cynthia (Hunt) Dunne Lynn (Smith) Granatir Ann Hartwell Houlette Mary Huber John Kobee Brenda (Borden) Meyer Kevin Miller Victoria (Smith) Norwood Todd Nowicki Darcy Robinson Gary Rohrs David Rollins Sharon Rumbaugh Bonnie Rupp Michael Seiler Rhonda (Yenser) Stabler Sally (Oberhaus) Stites Jeffrey Strausbaugh Brian Wiles Brett Wingate

CLASS OF 1984

Class Participation: 8.16% Gifts to the College: $1,463 Tara (Francis) Adams Pamela Barnett David Cottrell Patricia (Markel) Dipre Michael Dorner Mary Dowler Julie (Weaver) Gaskell Deborah (Simonis) Gayed Jennifer Hawke Sheri (Plassman) Kovaleski Carol (Nagel) McInerney Linda Moore

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Joseph Mullee Francis Palmer Bonnie Perkins E. Colleen (Schad) Posey Douglas Schimmoeller Patricia Schwiebert Linda Sprick-Kruse Robert Young

CLASS OF 1985

Class Participation: 8.91% Gifts to the College: $2,490 Stephanie (Spencer) Balusek Ave (Cassell) Barr Tracy (Hanson) Beck Steven Beerbower Ann Branham Renisa (Young) Dorner Linda Engel Phyllis Germann Megan (Deck) Getsay Rose (McCarthy) Hanna Thomas Held Diane (Bruns) Jutte James LaNeve Pamela (Clay) Lightle Stanley Meinen Randy Meyer Mark Onweller Leslie (Ryan) Shugars Samuel Strausbaugh Pamela Trevis Donna Wannemacher Nancy (Zimmerman) Wick Richard Winbigler Jr.

CLASS OF 1986

Class Participation: 10.91% Gifts to the College: $2,670 Lisa Binkley Myron Collins Frank Craig William DiMella Janice (Hilvers) Drerup Mark Earle Jeff Jackisch Kent Morgan Bradley Myers Kristen Patt Daniel Pierce Brent Renollet Peter Rich Bernard Roeckers Jr. Kerry Samples Colleen (Adams) Saylor Allan Saylor Susan (Stutz) Shanks Melanie (McCullough) Shindeldecker Allen Shininger David Stuckey

Sally Telljohann Linda (Walters) Trausch Michael Wiley

CLASS OF 1987

Class Participation: 9.55% Gifts to the College: $5,713 Laurie (Miller) Banks Cheryl Billow Pamela Borton Anita (Reagle) Brandeberry Steven Ford Mark Getsay Thomas Glanz Douglas Horner Marsha (Ciesielski) Jackisch Patricia Jenkins Jeff Lightle Tamara (Ganger) Narvell Tammy Parker Jeffrey Petro Tamara (Young) Renollet Michael Ruen Paul Schroeder Daniel Troyer Norman Walker Judith Watts Philip Weaner

CLASS OF 1988

Class Participation: 11.97% Gifts to the College: $1,679 W. Gary Adkins Joan (Logan) Anderson Anonymous Dennis Anweiler Craig Bracken Julie (Schroeder) Brown Penny (Bell) Bundy Carol (Hasselswerth) Burkholder Karla (Byer) Free Michael Gerken Shirley Gero Ralph Hutchinson Michael Kemper Rose Lewis Monica Mangas Ann (Wieging) Murphy Dean Sandwisch Kevin Seemann Kristine (Koster) Seemann Ruth Self Hyla (Ames) Sharrock Mary (Hoeffel) Slattery Stuart Smith James Spencer Matthew Stone Christine (Schlatter) Sukup Pamela (Hotz) Taylor Zachery Taylor Jodi (McCluer) Thomas

Lorali (Harris) Todd Sara (Rath) Varner

CLASS OF 1989

Class Participation: 11.11% Gifts to the College: $2,762 Jackie (Crocker) Anweiler Janice (Moore) Avery Ayelework Awoke Jestine (Parsons) Curry Teresa (Gratz) Downham David Duerk Melissa (Johnson) Faber Kimberly (Shepherd) Ford Kimberly Garver Gary Gilliland Mary Harvey Ira Moore Rebecca (Chamberlain) Myers Loretta Neff Bjorklund Susan Netzly-Watkins Elizabeth Rettig Mark Schneider Jenee (Cain) Seibert Joani (Eberle) Smith Jacqueline Smith Weeks Michael Steyer Gretchen (Wilson) Strausbaugh Gregory Walker Agnes Weible

CLASS OF 1990

Class Participation: 13.33% Gifts to the College: $13,757 Margaret Armstrong James Beaverson Denise Bierly Marilyn Black Holly Boehm Joanne Borrell Lisa (Meyer) Brady Jenna (Meisner) Brown Melanie (Gerig) Calvin Cathi (Melcher) Camp Glenda (Merritte) Ferris Susan (Hill) Gates Donald Germann Robert Hocker Jean (Armstrong) Hubbard Mark Lawson Pamela (Thomas) Moore Gerald Morris Robert Narvell Timothy Schroeder Thomas Siebenaler Kathy Sinn Francine Wahrman Michael Weaner Carol Whetstone Susan (Guelde) Wiles Bruce Williams Mary (Beckford) Young

CLASS OF 1991

Class Participation: 8.21% Gifts to the College: $1,069 Deana Bay-Miller Diane (Fry) Bernicke Carrie (Stephan) Biederstedt Shannan (Hartinger) Clevenger Jeffery Clevenger Michelle (Jaqua) Dean Rachel Eicher Matthew Jedrosko Michael McGurk Mary (Hallock) Morris Susan (Lehman) Owens Richard Powell Adam Ridgway Christina (Batt) Risner Tina (Bruntz) Sandwisch Ronald Slinger Laurie (Phillips) Suntken

CLASS OF 1992

Class Participation: 9.05% Gifts to the College: $3,609 Beth Besaw Kenneth Brown Donna Buckman Lamar Crites Eric Detmer Paula (Urban) Gaspar Kristine (Witte) Haught Jeffrey Haught Robert Held Alan Howerton Robert Humbarger III Jan Jerger-Stevens Mark Lee Anissa Prowant Melissa (Brittsan) Scott Karen (Wieland) Seigman Lori (Lamming) Shafer Timothy Sinn Lori Smith John Van Fossen Kerri (Wiles) Williams

CLASS OF 1993

Class Participation: 7.18% Gifts to the College: $945 Karen Bachman William Bishop Jay Crites Karen Dierkens Darwin English Douglas Flory Sharon (Grodrian) Gillen Crystal Humbarger Dawn (Norden) Hutcheson Deborah King Gene (Burkholder) Richer Rhonda (Wistner) Samples

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CLASS OF 1996

Class Participation: 11.11% Gifts to the College: $1,685 Brian Arnold Cory Baden Linda Badenhop Patricia Dailey Carol (Castor) Eschhofen Jamison Fetter Jonathan Gathman Kris (Dahms) Gedeon Karen Graf Timothy Greutman Darrell Handy Timothy Held Christian Hoeffel Thomas Horn Lance Horwath David Hutcheson Bonnie (Rhoads) Kammeyer Heidi (Rutter) Lacey Matthew Michaels Angela (Guise) Paine Kathleen Punches Timothy Rettig Michael Soto Scott Truelove

CLASS OF 1997

Class Participation: 13.29% Gifts to the College: $1,330 Jodi (Crumrine) Arnold Beth (Meyer) Bechtol Joshua Burt Amy (Shafer) Daeger Wendy Farrell Melissa Fries Lynnette Gerken Hilary (Schuerger) Glanc Lucas Gutierrez Ryan Henderson Torrence Hicks Patricia Keister Mary Kern Richard Krebs William Mueller Jeffery Niese Sonya (Patterson) Quinn Holli (Fetrow) Seabury Danny Steel John Steiner Charles Teegarden Hans Zipfel Amy Zipfel

CLASS OF 1998

Class Participation: 7.98% Gifts to the College: $1,447 Kenneth Bostelman Pamela Diehl Jody Dunham

Chadwick Suntken Diane Viers Linda Young

CLASS OF 1994

Class Participation: 11.31% Gifts to the College: $3,151 Laura Baumle Karen (McDonald) Christiansen G. Jack Davis III Jerry Foust Cheryl (Unterbrink) Freewalt Marcia (Bostelman) Gobrogge Jolinda (Pfund) Gutierrez Kevin Horstman Charlotte (Booher) Johannigman Andy Kalas Rebecca (Sanders) Krill Joanna (Doty) Lance Thomas Lane Katrina Martyn Jeffrey Mazurowski Eugene Meyers Susan (Potts) Miller Raymond Mohr Tara (Henricks) Richmond Andrew Ross Ann (Smith) Schenk Vanessa (Clark) Schumaker Duane Sinn Matthew Skala Marilyn (Elston) Stoner

CLASS OF 1995

Class Participation: 10.75% Gifts to the College: $1,479 Suzanne (Verhoff) Badenhop Tammy (Sandwisch) Bostelman Michael Detwiler Amy (Lichty) Ducat Donna (Taylor) Etter Brian Feeney Robert Fields Scott Grotelueschen Holly Kobee Lara (Homan) Limbert Karen (Gerken) Maassel Aaron Mullen Alyce Reinhart Jane Schroeder Larry Sprunger David Trisel Kimberly (Haught) Wellsand Matthew Wooden Catherine (Mox) Zeller Barbara Zimmerman

Stephanie (Nafziger) Fetter Kristina (Steiff) Henderson Jeremy Henry Holli (Rutter) Horn Natalie (Meek) Krebs Joshua Lacumsky Linda (Selman) Lehman S. Elizabeth (Davis) Perna Tammie (Kappen) Rettig Shaun Ricker Mary Beth Royal Theresa (Penny) Vigansky

CLASS OF 1999

Class Participation: 10.67% Gifts to the College: $1,162 Bryan Albright Jennifer (Honeck) Albright Byron Dunham Cristina (Dominique) Gerencser Dawn Gerhart Brad Harsha Annette (Rue) Hoeffel Christine Kelly Amy Linebrink Jennifer (Timbrook) Mavis Amy (Baxter) Morr Jamie (Dahms) Pelfrey Mark Pelfrey Donald Perna Catherine Sprague Debra (Faber) Stevens Jamie Thomas Tamara (Derricotte) Watts Donna Welz

CLASS OF 2000

Class Participation: 14.20% Gifts to the College: $2,996 Alisa Bowsher Megan (Stark) Dotson Rachel (Tempel) Ford Diane (Brickel) Gottron Michelle (Hoellrich) Hacker Sara (Conner) Hassid Erik Hassid Terrance Haydinger David Ike Benjamin Lewis Charity (Richards) Meuleman David Meuleman Kimberly (Bostelman) Netcher Brad Piasecki Patrick Pool Susan Royer Stephanie (Beck) Schmucker Tara (Langel) Shamy Robert Shamy Jr. Rick Smith Janette Wagner Amy (Lynn) Winner

Christina Wolcott Jason Zumbaugh Lawrence Zwiebel

CLASS OF 2001

Class Participation: 14.53% Gifts to the College: $863 Chad Bieber Kenneth Boland Lindsay (Moats) Davis Beth Derck Scott Evans Julie (Kime) Gearhart Jessica (Ortloff) Gerig Matthew Gerig Travis Gillespie Jacqueline Helberg Rachel Kemper Alice Kleman Laura (Richardson) Kline Angela (Recker) Maag Leanne (Schlenker) Moninger Christopher Moninger Rob Oberski Amanda (Hitchcock) Pace Daniel Potter Beverly (Rethmel) Singer Angela Stokes Artie Taylor Tomar Thomas Jeremiah Vigansky Darlene Vorlicky

CLASS OF 2002

Class Participation: 11.16% Gifts to the College: $7,024 Trisha (Spry) Barclay Vaughn Bentz Amanda (Bland) Bok Shane Brugler Mary Burkholder Jeffrey Cetlinski Carl Drees Adam Duty Natalie (Johnson) Farnham Jeremie Fisher Matthew Gilroy Amy (Griffi th) Hoffman Antasia Huesca Matthew Joost Collette (Cooley) Knight Michelle (Smith) Lockwood Ann Mallett Stephanie (Karacson) Mazur Mariah (O’Shea) Orzolek Kevin Radzik Deborah (Reiner) Richard Randall Richard Nathan Schaublin Michele Uribes Kevin Whitlock Jennifer (McCoy) Ziegler

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SCHAUFFLER

ALUMNI GIVING

Ila (Pope) AllenEsther (Reimhold) AyiborB. Pauline BloomerPhyllis (Parker) BryanAlice (Wood) ColeCharlotte (Steen) DeckerMary GhetiaJean (Littlejohn) HamlinC. Louise (Reed) HilliardMarjorie (Welsch) ManglitzFrances (Ryan) MillwardEleanor (Lemon) NicholsJanet (Rundquist) RichardsEvelyn (Hovey) RichardsElizabeth (Held) RootSylvia (Meyer) RossellC. Katherine Scheef-VirginMartha (Frary) SvobodaCharlotte (Williams) WarrenAnita WatsonVirginia WebberMarie (Yoder) WennerNancy (Patriquin) Wittler

Justin F. Coressel Charitable TrustIrene Hill EstateLala P. Keiser EstateEthel R. Smith Estate

BEQUESTS

MEMORIAL

GIVINGRemembering deceased loved

ones and respected friends with a gift to Defi ance College

becomes more popular each year. The following

individuals were so memorialized during the 2007-2008 fi scal year.

*Scholarship Established

*Eugene Andrews*Louis Behm*Robert BleeksRobert Boehm*George BoomerJohn C. Curtzwiler*Robert Diller*Fred & Gladys EllsworthJoan Fauster*James R. Frey*Carmen Fullmer*Carol Ruth Hayner HandleyMelvin Heideger*Floyd HickokGenevieve HornishRichard HowardMildred E. HutchinsonReeder HutchinsonW. Noel Johnston*Lou Joost*Arthur J. KnapeBill KrouseMargaret LarsenRuss LeutholdTed Lovejoy*Willard MastDoug MayesHoward (Monk) Meyer*Mamie Nagel*Bessie Nagel*Elizabeth O’Donnell*Ralph & Lorna PetersRon PowellSally RastBilly RathLois RittenourDick Ryan*Evelyn RyanTerry RyanEmil SchafferFaye Silva*Jon P. SpiessErvin TracyVic Tuohy*Sam Tuohy*Dorothy Houck Weaner*Richard W. WohnJohn Zimmerman

CLASS OF 2003

Class Participation: 8.16% Gifts to the College: $2,503 Kevin Baumann Brian Cogswell Christopher George Megan (Thigpen) Grieser Alex Knight Jason LaBounty Sean McBride John Mikesell Meredith Peffl ey Carrie (Wiemken) Radzik Janelle (Kline) Rubio Cynthia Shaffer Michelle (Cress) Shivley Jennifer (Girlie) Stark Elizabeth Taylor Robert Taylor III Jon VanderWal Sandy Jo (Lammers) Wilkinson

CLASS OF 2004

Class Participation: 12.61% Gifts to the College: $5,591 Amber Anderson Jeremy Ball Stephanie (Garwood) Beaver Shay Beaver Gerald Brown Adam Cassi Jessica Deere Nicole Erford Kristin Gerity Eric Grieser Scott Heighland Scott Helberg Amanda Huber Nathan Jensen Teresa Lanwehr Shannon Liechty Jacob Linder Kathryn Litle Christin (McCabe) Mashburn Marcia (Denny) Mohre Rachel Niese Richelle Oberlin Viola (Santos) Ordaz Rebecca Sanford Lesa (Swisher) Shouse Reggie Shouse Scott Staten Douglas Wilkinson

CLASS OF 2005

Class Participation: 9.01% Gifts to the College: $1,578 Barbara Buchanan Elizabeth Crosser Melissa Dick Jennifer Gruenhagen Christina (Merillat) Hancock

Lee Hargreave Cyndi (Shininger) Heighland Patrick Henry Gregory Johnson Melissa (Laukhuf) LaBounty Paul Mallett Joy (Stoller) Manz Valerie (Roberts) Mullholand Curtis Mullholand Nelson Pixler Carol (Petrin) Robbins Aaron Schmidt Anthony Studer Erin (Williams) Studer Anita Van Zile Kacy VanderHorst

CLASS OF 2006

Class Participation: 7.61% Gifts to the College: $786 Philip Bohn Cynthia Cordero Jennifer (Kunesh) Davis Mindy Edwards Stefan Faerber Kelly (Brubaker) Haseman Abby (Sumpter) Hogan Scott Hundley Jami Koenn Stephen Langley Ashley (Schafer) Martin Barbara Peterson Nicole Smith Linda (Karcher) Yenser Kristian Zajac

CLASS OF 2007

Class Participation: 15.59% Gifts to the College: $1,915 Deborah (Opdycke) Anderson Valerie (Duffey) Besaw Carrin Birkemeier Steven Brancheau Andrew Brent Daniel Brown Richard Calverley Janae Elam Elizabeth (Wolf) French Jason Gendron Elizabeth Grafi ng Raymond Haines Jamie (Thomas) Huber Eric Jesse Sean Johnson David Lamb John Lancaster Nona (Britsch) Liechty Matthew Mello Amanda Misencik Betty (Richard) Mowery Andrew Norander

Raymond Rateno Abigail Reichard Leslie Shoup Joshua Staggs Blake Stambaugh Renee Steffen Alexander Toll

CLASS OF 2008

Class Participation: 2.46% Gifts to the College: $163 Craig Burke Mercedes Clay Pamela Gibson Eric Swartz Jeannie VonDeylen

Lincoln

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LincolnCELEBRATING A GREAT PRESIDENT

DC and the city of Defi ance honor Abraham Lincoln with a year-long celebration

Nearly two years in the planning, Defi ance College and the City of Defi ance will

sponsor a year-long series of presentations and exhibits on the life of Abraham Lincoln. The series has been designed to more closely examine Lincoln as the year 2009 marks his 200th birthday. Noted regional and national scholars, including Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Mark Neely Jr., will refl ect and perhaps shed some new light on the many facets of the nation’s 16th president. The idea for the series originated with Defi ance city historian and professor emeritus Randy Buchman. He is excited about the opportunities this will provide for the College and the community. “Abraham Lincoln asked us to dedicate ourselves to ‘the unfi nished work’ of our nation at Gettysburg,” says Buchman. “We as a people need to refl ect on that life and worlds of Lincoln, ‘that this nation … shall have a new birth of freedom.’” All lectures will be held in Schomburg Auditorium on the Defi ance College campus beginning at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Exhibits will be housed in the Women’s Commission Art Gallery next to the auditorium. The series debuts on Jan. 12 with Dr. Gerald Bazer, dean emeritus of Owens

Community College, a well-known presidential scholar. His topic: “What Do We Perceive as Greatness in Leadership? How Historians Rank Greatness.” An exhibit will focus on campaign memorabilia and literature of the 1860 presidential campaign on loan from private collections and the Ohio Historical Society. Buchman will speak on Feb. 12,

addressing the topic, “The Role of Location in the Rise of Political Power.” An exhibit will include reprints of articles published in the Defi ance Democrat during the Lincoln years, representing

local reaction to Lincoln’s position on issues during his presidency. Dr. Jan Younger, faculty member at Heidelberg College, will address Lincoln’s humor in the third segment of the series on March 12. His topic will be “Humor as a Part of Lincoln’s Greatness.” To complement his address, an exhibit will focus on a collection of editorial cartoons. Dr. William Harris, professor emeritus

at the University of North Carolina and a recognized Lincoln scholar, will speak April 26 on “The Role of Myth Versus Reality.” Harris is a recipient of the Lincoln Prize and was awarded the Abraham

Lincoln Institute Award. The exhibit for this presentation will focus on the multitude of books that have been published about Lincoln. During the summer months, an exhibit will focus on Lincoln’s early life as a farmer and rail splitter. A rail fence exhibit will be

created by students in the museum studies program at Northwest State Community College. “The Impact of a Spouse” will be the topic of the Sept. 10 presentation to be given by Dr. Michelle Tabit, assistant professor of history at Defi ance College. This will be offered along with a collection of Mary Todd Lincoln material. Dr. Mark Neely Jr., professor of history

at Penn State and a Pulitzer Prize winner for his work on Lincoln, The Fate of Liberty,will speak on Oct. 11. He will discuss his book, TheLast Best Hope of Earth. An accompanying exhibit will

focus on Lincoln in sculpture and feature a Leo Cherne bust of Lincoln presented to Defi ance College by President Eisenhower. Former Defi ance College president and Lincoln historian Dr. Gerald Wood will discuss Lincoln and education with his lecture on “The Need for Education” on Oct. 29. An accompanying exhibit will feature a collection of Lincoln photographs. The fi nal segment in the series will

feature Dr. Don Buerk, associate professor of history at Defi ance College, to be held Nov. 12. His topic, “Counter Movements,” will examine Lincoln and the peace movement. An exhibit will

display a variety of materials on Lincoln and anti-war sentiment of the 1860s. Additional fi nancial assistance for the lecture and exhibit series is being provided by the Ohio Humanities Council.

We invite you to take your place as part of Defi ance College’s history, and its future, by naming a seat

in the Schomburg Auditorium as part of our “Take a Seat” Chair Naming Campaign. The “Take a Seat” Campaign is intended to give alumni, family, faculty and staff, and friends of Defi ance College an affordable and meaningful way to contribute to the Schomburg Auditorium renovation.

For more than 45 years, the Schomburg Auditorium has held a very special place in the history of Defi ance College and in the hearts and memories of our students and community. The renovation of this campus landmark offers the opportunity to take part in the transformation to a new Schomburg Auditorium, one that will serve the campus and community more effectively for years to come. You can become a permanent part of that legacy by naming one of the larger, more comfortable chairs to be installed as part of the renovation.

When you name a seat, an elegant brass nameplate bearing the inscription of your choice will be affi xed to the back of the chair. You can name a seat now for $300. Each nameplate has space for 3 lines with a maximum 30 characters per line.All contributions are tax deductible.

Your place in Schomburg awaits.

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To take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity contactRich Pejeau at 419-783-2463 or email rpejeau@defi ance.edu.

A wonderful collection of recipes from Lou’s kitchen, plus memories and recipes from her many colleagues

and friends at Defi ance College.

All proceeds from the sales of this cookbook will go toward the Lou Joost Scholarship Fund at Defi ance College.

Only $15.00Only $15.00If you would like to purchase a cookbook, please contact Carolyn Gilgenbach at 419-783-2462 or email cgilgenbach@defi ance.edu

Luella A. Joost Memorial Scholarship was established and endowed by the family and friends of Luella (Lou) Joost, 1925-2007, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, colleague, and stellar receptionist and daytime switchboard operator at Defi ance College for 39 years.

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Introducing... twotwo NEWNEWfinancial aid awards!financial aid awards!

Final amounts of both awards are coordinated with other scholarships and grants to ensure the maximum benefi t

for DC gift assistance. Awards begin with the class of 2009-2010

Alumni Legacy AwardThe Alumni Legacy Award recognizes dependents of an alumnus of Defi ance College with up to $4,000 that is need-based. The Alumni Legacy Award is

designed to assist the many families of DC alumni who have dependents approaching

their college years.

United Church of Christ (UCC) Award

The United Church of Christ (UCC) Award acknowledges active membership in a UCC church with an award of up to $2,000 that

is need-based. While offering an active religious life program that celebrates the UCC

tradition, DC is accepting of students of all faith traditions.