alma college class of 1965 50 year reunion survey
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Alma College Class of 1965
50 Year Reunion Survey
Thomas C. Auer 6757 Franklin Woods Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-2085
Spouse: Barbara
Children/Grandchildren: Susan Kathryn David
Employer/Occupation: Internal Medicine Physician
Retired: Yes
Major/Degree: B.A. Psychology
Other colleges and degrees: Wayne State University – M.D.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Trails, camping, and hiking.
Personal accomplishments: Mudgett Trails Pioneer Award
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: East Lansing
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Student activities/organizations: IFC, Alma African Fellowship
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Ron Kapp
Class: Western Civilization
Place on campus: Library
Memory of campus days: Over five years’ time then…I was happy to see 3 TKE friends win Barlow trophies.
Other memories or comments: At AC I had friendships with professors and students that gave me life experiences that
helped me to handle all future endeavors.
Mary (Whitehouse) Bamford
320 Kerby Rd, Grosse Point Farms, MI 48236
Spouse: Elton “Mike”
Children/Grandchildren: 2 sons (Christopher and Andrew), 5 grandchildren, and 3 from 2nd
husband
Employer/Occupation: Retired Teacher
Degree/Major: B.A. Elementary Education and English
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Work in church thrift shop. Enjoy computers and reading.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Grosse Pointe, Mi
Campus residence: Gelston, Newberry, Pioneer, Bruske
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Kirk, Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Minor
Classes: Western Civilization
Friends: Dee (Hall) Beaumont, Sue (Porter) Becker
Memory of campus days: Hanging out in Tyler Union
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach in Washington, D.C.
Delilah “Dee” (Hall) Beaumont 1354 Honeysuckle Lane, Niles, MI 49120
Spouse: George
Children/Grandchildren: Anrew, Mary, Kassie, Elizabeth, Caleb, and Joshua
Employer/Occupation: Elementary Educator
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. Elementary Education
Other colleges and degrees: Library/Media – Minot State University
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Board of Deacons, Church Liturgist, P.E.O., Delta
Kappa Gamma, DAR, Book club, traveling
Personal accomplishments: Teacher of the Year, NASA Educator’s Workshop, Space
Camp for Teachers, Golden Apple Award, Lifetime of Learning Award, Outstanding
Elementary Teachers of America
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Ft Wayne, IN
Campus residence: Newberry Hall, Pioneer Hall, Bruske House
Activities/organizations: Tyler Board, SMEA, Intramurals, Capus Day Committee, Big
Name Dance
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Mr. Miner, Dr. Cornelius, Dr. Kapp
Classes: Western Civilization, all English classes
Place on campus: Library
Friends: Mary Whitehouse, Brenda Ostrander, Sue Porter, Judy Shaffer, Judy Golden
Memory of campus days: I enjoyed all four years at Alma.
When I left Alma College, I expected to use my training to go in to teaching. I taught for 38 years, so I believe I attained my
expectations.
Susan (Porter) Becker 6066 Old Guide Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
Spouse: Richard
Children: Kristi and Jennifer
Grandchildren: Caroline, Johnny, Anwyn, Aedan
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Education
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, greeting cards, Red Hat group
Personal accomplishments: Worked 9 years with Literacy Council in Fairbanks, AK and 7
years in Bellingham, WA.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Royal Oak, MI
Campus residence: Pioneer Hall
Activities/organizations: Kappa Iota
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Mr. Porter
Class: Western Civilization
Place on campus: Snack bar
Friends: Lots
Memory of campus days: Just going through those 4 years with friends I made for life.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach.
Katherine Bogue 905 Rioverview Dr, Alma, MI 48801
Spouse: Jerry (Class of 1965)
Children: Shannon Muton and Katherine Millar
Grandchildren: Michaela, Katie, Marysol, and Keenan
Employer/Occupation: Teacher
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Spanish B.A.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Traveling, hiking the National Parks, singing, reading and flower gardening
Personal accomplishments: Raising two accomplished and kind daughters. Providing opportunities for students to
expand their worldview through language and multi-cultural experiences.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Detroit
Campus residence: Gelston
Activities/organizations: KI, A Capella Choir, Tri Beta, Dorm Council, Basketball, GDA, Pres.
Nickname: Bogie
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Kapp
Classes: Western Civilization, Botany, Spanish
Friends: Many lifelong friends. They know who they are.
Memory of campus days: Choir tour and Song Fest.
When I left Alma College, I expected to continue my education, teach, and
raise a family. We also planned to live and teach overseas.
Other memories or comments: Alma provided a strong educational
foundation, not only for individual careers, but for life, giving us the tools to
adapt to change and the desire to find meaningful ways to contribute to
society.
Marie (Kurtz) Brucker
191 Liddy Dr, Brighton, MI 48114
Spouse: James (Jim)
Children/Grandchildren: Suzanne, Melissa (Class of 1999)
Employer/Occupation: Former Middle School teacher (9 years) and
consultant for gifted education (30 years +)
Retired: No
Degree/Major: Alma BA in Education, French
Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University masters curriculum
K-12, Gifted emphasis in 1991
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Officer of Water Wonderland
Thunderbird Clun, Former board member of Michigan Association for
Gifted Children, provides music at a local assisted living facility, travel lots
with husband and seeing daughters in Sedona and Chicago
Personal accomplishments: After being a junior high French teacher for 9
years, I raised our two daughters. Having them identified as gifted, the next 35
years was devoted to helping parents and teachers understand and meet the
needs of these highly sensitive unique children. I have also been a children’s choir director, been in lots of
musicals, on the board of Michigan Association for Gifted Children for 30 years, and officer with Water
Wonderland Thunderbird Club.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Redford, MI
Campus residence: Pioneer Hall, Gelston Hall, Bruske Hall
Activities/organizations: Almanian, National Honor Society, Alma Players, GDA, NEA, MEA
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Molly Parnish, Dr. Sam Cornelius, Earl Hayward, Wesley Dykstra
Classes:Western Civilization, Art, Dance
Place on campus: Almanian Office
Friends: As with many, my oldest friends were those from my freshman year!
Memory of campus days: Freshman year was very special—Pioneer and all my Freshman buddies. Loved the
opportunity to choreograph a dance to be performed. Very excited to assist Molly Parish develop the first
computer programming for Alma!
When I left Alma College, I expected to just be a teacher.
Other memories or comments: The ice festivals were always fun. Working summer at Alma had many exciting,
high level learning involved—like I could read and transcribe Dr. Stephen Meyers shorthand for letters and
messages he needed typed.
Nancy (Gilbert) Chance 247 Tavern Fare Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Spouse:
Children/Grandchildren: Pam Austin, Melissa Holder, Derek Chance, Raven Holder
Employer/Occupation: teacher
Retired: 2002
Degree/Major: BA English
Other colleges and degrees: MA English/Linguistics- University of South Carolina
Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, walking, learning something new
Personal accomplishments: Conpleted 4 years at Alma and participation in giving back to Alma
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Harbor Springs, MI
Campus residence: Newberry Hall, Pioneer Hall
Activities/organizations: Cherrleading, Tyler Board, Panhellenic Council, AST, Lambda Iota Tau Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Cornelius
Classes: English, Drama, Speech
Place on campus: student union
Friends: Diane Jerome
Memory of campus days: game days and cheerleading and drama club and plays
When I left Alma College, I expected to continue my education and teach English and related drama and speech.
Robert W. Cleveland 3910 Hillsdale Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Spouse: Roxanne Cleveland
Children: Adam Cleveland and Hillery Ann Arroyo
Grandchildren: Teagon and Carson Cleveland, Peter John Arroyo III and Benjamin R. Arroyo
Employer/Occupation: Freelance advertisinf photographer/currently fine art photographer
Retired: 2008 from commercial marketplace
Degree/Major: Studied the biological sciences for 3.5 years
Other colleges and degrees: 1971 graduated fron Washtenaw Community College in Commercial and Teachnical Art,
graduated from College for Creative Studies in Applied and Fine Art Photography in 1075
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Heavily committed to photography, macro, of botanicals of North America and Japan.
Photographing social services that provide for the homeless as a volunteer i.e. Cass Community Social Services from Detroit.
Active in environmental groups i.e. Sierra Clun, Leelaneu Conservancy…Collecting small sculpted lighthouses from the
Great Lakes. Alpine skiing and hiking.
Personal accomplishments: Over the decades I have created awesome extended family that reunites on the Northern shores
of Lake Michigan in the UP at our fanily seasonal cottage. I have had the priveledge of providing advertising photography to
a national and international automotive base. Collaborated on the Detroit Grand Prix poster. Collaborated on the book :
Bay View—An American Idea. Created two documentary videos highlighted by a photo essay covering a mission trip to
Africa. Currently my fine artwork is collected and exhibited in gallery and museum venues. I am also applying for an “artist-
in-residency” program with the National Parks.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Ann Arbor, MI
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Activities/organizations: Tau Kappa Epsilon, Tri-beta Honorary Society Favorites at Alma
Professors: Mr. Jackson, Mr. Miner and Dr. Linder, Dr. Kapp
Classes: Most of the disciplines of Western Civilization 100/200 series
Place on campus: Any place there was a TKE gathering!
Friends: Mostly my TKE brothers—Larry Hendricks, Corkie Hale, Dave Pierson
Memory of campus days: Receiving a bid and an over-the-top welcome to the TKE Fraternity! It was staged on a bright
sunny Saturday in the main courtyard adjacent to Dunning Chapel.
When I left Alma College, I expected to work in medical/biological research and transfer into science program at another
college to complete my studies.
Other memories or comments: Although working in the medical sciences for four years and U of M and studying at U of M
and Eastern, I flipped my career path and revisited my art background. Since, I have had a life of passion and creativity.
Steve Colladay 407 SW Lakeview Blvd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Employer/Occupation: Trinity Worldwide Minitries
Degree/Major: History
Other colleges and degrees: Michigan State: MA; International
College: Ph.D.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Running (completed 29
marathons, 4 ultras)
Personal accomplishments: Completed 29 marathons, 4 ultras
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Manistee
Campus residence: Mitchell, TKE House
Activities/organizations: Almanian, TKE
College Nickname: Mort
Karen (McLeod) Cox 51202 Plymouth Lake Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170
Spouse: Joseph H. Cox (Class of 1964)
Children/Grandchildren: John-Malcolm McLeod Cox (Class of 2004)
Employer/Occupation:
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Education
Other colleges and degrees: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
Current activities/hobbies/interests: I am recording secretary of my chapter of P.E.O., a member
of AAUW, a library volunteer and an usher at First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. I enjoy
the many activities on offer in downtown Detroit, including the DSO and the DIA. I do cross
stitch, read, garden, and travel with my husband.
Personal accomplishments: For 15 years I worked for the Cincinatti, OH Public Schools with what were then called “inner
city students.” During this time, I feel, I helped young people succeed in school, which prepared them for later in life.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Roseville, MI
Campus residence: Helen Newberry Joy Hall
Activities/organizations: Acapella Choir, Alma Singers, Choral Union, SMEA, Song Fest, MENC
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Porter, Mr. Miner
Classes: Choir, Western Civilization
Place on campus: Chapel
Friends: The “choir gang”
Memory of campus days: Walking to class through drifts of fallen leaves on crisp fall mornings. Being a member of Alma
singers.
When I left Alma College, I expected to heed to the words of J.F.K. and the example M.L.K. and do something to make
my country a better place to live.
Other memories or comments: In April of 2004, I sat with my husband and watched our son, John-Malcolm, receive his
Alma College diploma from his cousin, the Reverend Honorable Judge John Charles Foster (Class of 1967) who was at the
time an Alma Trustee. We saw an Alma College/McLeod Family circle close that day; John Charles is the oldest of my late
parents’ grandchildren, and John-Malcolm is the youngest. We were doubly proud because our son, who had his choice of
schools to attend, had chosen Alma and our “little school” prepared him well enough to be accepted by, and receive his JD
from, Washington University School of Law. Loyal Hearts Will Cherish Ever, especially for the 15 members of the McLeod
family who are alumni of Alma College.
Donald R. Fullenwider 44951 Broadmoor Cir, Northville, MI 48168
Spouse: Klotylda Phillippi (Class of 1964)
Children/Grandchildren: Andrew Fullenwider
Employer/Occupation: Consultant
Degree/Major: B. Arch., M. Arch., HBA, DPDS (ABD
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Recruiting line 5 at Mackinac Straits
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Alma, MI
Campus residence: TKE House
Activities/organizations: Alma Symphonia Orchestra
Willis Gelston
292 Donald Drive, Moraga, CA 94556
Spouse: Kathryn Cheng Gelston
Children/Grandchildren: Elise, Sasha, Kevin
Employer/Occupation: family practice Physician
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Biology
Other colleges and degrees: MD from University of Michigan
Current activities/hobbies/interests: camping, fishing, hunting, reading
Personal accomplishments: Marrying the best possible wife and raising three
fine children
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Cadillac, MI
Activities/organizations: TKE Fraternity
College Nickname: Bill
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Arlan Edgar
Classes: biology
Friends: Steve Collady, John Perrin, Chuck Bethea
Memory of campus days: Winning the canoe races with paddling partner Chuck Bethea.
Michael B. Gibson 168 Knollwood Drive, Fairfield, CT 06824
Spouse: Elizabeth
Children: Kevin
Retired: 2004
Degree/Major: Modern History
Karen (Chandler) Gillett 555 Karen Avenue, Altamonte Spring, FL 32701
Spouse: Peter Gillett
Children/Grandchildren: Jeff Gillett, Katie Gillett
Employer/Occupation: The Center for Drug Free Living—guidance cousnelor in public school system
Retired: 2011
Degree/Major: BA Education
Other colleges and degrees: University of Arizona MEd Counseling; Virginia Commonwealth
University, MSW Social Work
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf (just for fun!), water aerobics, volunteer at zoo, book club,
travel, pets
Personal accomplishments: Still a work in progress!
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Midland
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Intramurals, Ski Club, Almanian, KI
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Sam Cornelius, Mr. Hayward
Classes: English, Western Civilization
Place on campus: Gelston Dorm, old library (with circular staircase)
Friends: Jaska (Davis) Thompson (4 year roomie) and Gelston pals
Memory of campus days: Tough question—many, many favorite memories! All-freshman corridor, working switchboard and
greeting friends, student union fun, setting pins and bowling in old bowling alley, laundromat trips, The Well, hanging out
with friends.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school.
Other memories or comments: It’s amazing to think that 50 years have flown by—thinking about memories from Alma easily
takes me back to so many events, friends, experiences! No cell phones, no computers, one phone in our hallway, dressing
for dinner, actual letters from home, and watching for familiar handwriting as mail was sorted—life was simpler then, and
certainly memorable! Alma days were very special—can’t wait to reconnect with friends who helped make them so special!
Daniel “Dale” Greer 955 Iowa St, Alma, Mi 48801
Spouse: Barbara (Loomis) (Class of 1961)
Employer/Occupation: Alma Public School
Retired: 1994
Degree/Major: B.A. Education
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Astronomy, photography, and sailing
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: White Lake, and Alma, MI
Campus residence: “Old Wright Hall,” and apartment on corner of Maple and Center
Activities/organizations: Sigma Tau Gamma
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. E. Sullivan
Class: Choir
Place on campus: Student Union
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach.
Other memories or comments: I’ve enjoyed working with public school and college students at Alma College. Planetarian
Coordinator for the past 24 years. This has allowed me to pursue my continuing interest in students, stars/space, and
education.
Brian A. Hampton 3706 25
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St. N. Arlington, VA 22207
Spouse: Tourya
Children: Tiffany and Ashley
Employer/Occupation: Veterans’ Advocate
Degree/Major: Speech
Other colleges and degrees: M.A. from Michigan State University, graduate of Command and General Staff College (the
equivalent to an advanced graduate degree in military operations)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, chess, and wathcing the mostly air headed chattering class talk about politics on
cable TV.
Personal accomplishments: Completed 8 weeks of Army Basic Training, 8 weeks of Advanced Infantry Training and 23.5
weeks of Infantry Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA. Served in Vietnam, had three tours at the Pentagon and
four tours teaching Special Forces at the JFK Special Warfare Center at Ft. Bragg, NC. Retired as a Major from the U.S.
Army Reserve.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Albion, MI
Campus residence: 4th
floor Wright Hall at end of hallway with access toa fire escape
Student activities/organizations: Captain of tennis team, debate, Officer in TKE fraternity, and weekly columnist for student
newspaper with title of “Grab Your Coat and Run”
Favorites at Alma
Professors: A handful did not care for me since I rarely went to class, but I earned A’s by showing up for the mid-terms and
finals. Spanish was another matter. I attended both the 8am and 4pm classes five days a week to try to keep up, with no avail.
I scheduled my oral finals for 4pm Friday before the Saturday graduation. Would I graduate from Alma where a language
was required? Senior Bererra gave me a passing grade; surely my favorite professor.
When I left Alma College, I expected to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and then the
President of te United States. I entered the arena, gave it a good run and am a better amn for it.
Other memories or comments: I am very actively working as President of two nationwide veterans’ advocacy organizations,
one veterans’ foundation, a veterans’ Political Action Committee, and publisher of a nationwide veterans’ publication. About
20 years after leaving Alma, with a successful career financially, I became steamed at how the government of our great
country could leave so many veterans behind. I founded the first of all the organizations, the first year doing telemarketing to
the white pages in the bedroom of an apartment to get a cash flow started for homeless veteran facilities in Washington,
D.C. I am passionate about fighting every day for over 100,000 homeless veterans, about 800,000 veterans with some degree
of diabilities from service in war zones, and because more than 22 veterans commit suicide a day. Particularly, we are
challenging the Congress to exercise effective oversight on the institutional fraud within the Department of Veterans Afafirs
where over one million veterans are waiting to receive word on their disability claims. A recent report of the VA’s own IG
said that over 300,000 veterans died while waiting for some response. No wonder the Congress has a 90% disapproval rating
by the American public. The VA and these other dysfunctional bureaucracies will not change on their own; the key is to
demand that the Congress exercise its imploed constitutional authority and compel the VA and other executive agencies to
do the job for the American people.
Rosalyn (Lewis) Hayes 49611 AuLac Drive, Chesterfield Township, MI 48051
Children: Abby and Meggan
Grandchildren: Joseph, Rhyan, Avery, and Roman
Employer/Occupation: Michigan Department of Transportation
Degree/Major: Education
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Flint
Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer
Rosemary (Ballagh) Hill Rosemary 1702 Kaczmarek Dr, Essexville, MI 48732
Spouse: James K. Hill
Children/Grandchildren: Anne (Chad) Centala, Scot Hill, Lilee Anne Morgan Centala
Employer/Occupation: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools
Retired: 2002
Degree/Major: BA Elementary Education and French
Other colleges and degrees: U of M and MSU
Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, gardening, antiques, music
Personal accomplishments: Elementary teacher 34 years in the Essexville-Hampton schools.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Kinde, MI
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Earl Hayward
Classes: French
Place on campus:
Friends: Jeanne Salathiel, Gaye Good Ashby, Karen Roehl, Joy Shepherd
Memory of campus days: Always remembering with friends and enjoying good
times.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary age students.
Other memories or comments: I hoped to keep in contact with all of my good
friends.
Frances (Look) Howe Thawley Rd, Hadley, MA 01035
Children/Grandchildren: Jason Todd and Jessie, Malcolm, Stella, Sara and Jason, Hazel, Simon
Employer/Occupation: Psychotherapist Private Practice
Retired: 2011
Degree/Major: BA in Sociology
Other colleges and degrees: Wayne State University MSW
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Friends, movies, books, service through working PT
Personal accomplishments: Two children, four granchildren, Clinical Director at outpatient
mental health hospital—23 years, travel
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Niagra Falls, NY
Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer Hall (RA)
Activities/organizations: yearbook, sorority AST
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Linden, All Western Civilization teachers
Classes: Western Civilization, the best course ever!
Friends: So many and still in my life.
Memory of campus days: union, dorms, classes
When I left Alma College, I expected to work and go to grad school.
Other memories or comments: Great school, good friends, learned so much from all profs. Supportive place, remember the
day Kennedy was shot, going to Detroit for protest activity.
Diane (Kovacs) Jerome 20601 Westview Dr, Northville, MI 48167
Spouse: George
Employer/Occupation: Northville Psychiatric Hospital – Clinical
MSW and Hospital Administrator
Retired: 2002
Degree/Major: MSW
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – MSW (1972)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Pwer walker, Northville Road Runners, power lifting, gardening, edo-green projects,
organic food production, women’s health rights, Detroit Tigers baseball, Detroit Psitons basketball
Personal accomplishments: Maintaining physical fitness and mentoring young women on educational health issues; a
vegetarian lifestyle; maintained a progressive-liberal mindset for 43 years.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Caro, MI
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Activities/organizations: Physical Education, Intramurals, Sociology Club, AWS Representative, Newberry Dorm Council,
AST, Homecoming Court, Snow Carnival Court, Panhellenic Council President, and Newberry Resident Advisor
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Art Smith, Earl Hayward, Kent Kirby
Classes: that involved hands on experience such as biology, art, and physical education
Place on campus: Art studio
Friends: made in freshman year in Newberry Hall
Memory of campus days: The most memorable day was the assassination of President Kennedy, and when my art work pots
were selected for the snior year exhibit.
When I left Alma College, I expected to be independent and provide for my own being independent of my parents and that
expectation was achieved.
Other memories or comments: Alma was my first experience away from a small farming community and it set the stage for a
much larger life venture and I was prepared and canfident to take that step.
Roger B Kapp 136 Manningham Dr, Madison, AL 35758
Spouse: Gladys
Children: Kathy, Bill, Beth
Grandchildren: Jessica, Jacob, Madeline, Jake, Ben
Employer/Occupation: American Insurance Agency; agent for outside
sales and marketing
Degree/Major: BA, Health and Physical Education
Other colleges and degrees: Flint Community College; University of
Michigan—Flint; National Executive Institute, Mendham, NJ, Personnel
and Financial Management; US Army, Ft. Knox, KY, Personnel
specialist
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Mission trips (12) to Ukraine,
Honduras, and Costa Rica; Church Missions Team, Praise Team, Choir,
Awana Club Director, student tutoring, Men’s ministry, Pleasure tours
with West Huntsville Baptist Church to Italy, greece, Egypt, Jordan,
Israel, United Kingdom, France, Grand Canyon/Mesa Verde.
Personal accomplishments: Recognized by the U.S. Jaycees as an
“outstanding young men of America” in 1975 and 1976. Served my
country in the U.S. Army reserves from 1966-1972. Accepted Jesus as
my personal Savior at a rally at Bradley Univresity in 1980.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Flint, MI
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Activities/organizations: Sigma Tau Gamma, BBB, Dorm Council, Acapella Choir and Madrigal, Song Fest
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Louis Minor, Ernie SUllivan
Classes: Genetics
Place on campus: Student Union
Friends: Don Klinger, Dave Spencer, Bill Ashby
Memory of campus days: Choir tours, joinging Sigma Tau Gamma, Pizza Sams, winning song fest, big name
dances
When I left Alma College, I expected to become a physical therapist.
Other memories or comments: Presenting a ring to my wife-to-be at a Newberry Hall serenade.
Len Kilby 1100 Forest Lake Circle, McKinney, TX 75070
Spouse: Julie
Children: Kris and Jennifer
Grandchildren: Nina, Gabbi, D.J., and Alli
Employer/Occupation: President – Global Sales
Retired: not yet, 2016
Degree/Major: Sociology and Business
Other colleges and degrees: MBA – Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Hunting, golf, fishing, Ronald McDonald
House volunteer
Personal accomplishments: President – three companies rekated food equipment
(under $50,000,000 sales), letter to President Bush on Texas plant expansion, local triathalon champion (age 65, 66, 67),
sold $1,000,000,000 food equipment in 30 years.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Grosse Pointe, MI
Campus residence: Delta Sigma Phi
Activities/organizations: Football, Track, Delta Sigma Phi (Treasurer), 4 different jobs on campus, traveled to Europe for six
weeks with two fraternity brothers
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Ping, Carr, Smith
Classes: Western Civilization, Football, Football
Friends: Fraternity brothers
Memory of campus days: 1961 Homecoming game (won 7-6), fraternity events, college sports
When I left Alma College, I expected to get a job as a sales director.
Other memories or comments: Able to get MBA and President of 3 companies. Alma College stimulated my analytical
skills and helped me be successful in business. I developed competitive skill from college sports. McKinney, TX was voted
best city to live in the U.S. from 100,000 – 300,000 people (Money Magazine).
Ann Timmons Knott 1308 Broadway, Niles, MI 49120
Spouse: Richard
Children: Stephen and Eric
Employer/Occupation: Elementary Education Teacher
Retired: 2002
Degree/Major: Education
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Niles, MI
Campus residence: Newberry and Gelston
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach, get married, and have a family.
Mary (Mitchell) Korowin 3892 N Heatherhill Dr, Bartlett, TN 38135-1730
Spouse: Dennis
Employer/Occupation: Bartlett City Schools – Substitute Teacher
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. Education
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A. Education
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Genealogy, DAR (past Regent), XColonial Dames XVII Century (Registrar), Daughters
of American Colonists (Registrar), NS Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims (State Governor), Daughters of 1812, First
Families of Ohio, P.E.O., Circles Leader at church, Elder at church, Choir member
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Dearborn, MI
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Activities/organizations: Kappa Iota
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Sam Cornelius
Classes: All English classes
Memory of campus days: The people
Cornelia (Schorr) Landes 33 Haverhill Ct, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Spouse: Stephen
Children: Benjamin and Gwenyth
Employer/Occupation: Teacher and Musician (Church organist and accompanist)
Major/Degree: B.A. Elementary Education
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A. Curriculum and Learning (1970); Eastern Michigan University –
M.A. Music (Collaborative Piano, 1974).
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Family, travel, reading, friendships, concerts, and theater.
Personal accomplishments: The raising of two caring and interesting young adults; co-founder of MADD chapter in
Washtenaw County; working with young musicians over the last 40 years.
Campus memories
Hometown as student: Detroit, MI
Campus residence: Gelston (3.5 years), 1st
semester in New Newberry Hall
Student activities/organizations: Calss officer, choir, Kiltie Lassie, tennis and basketball teams, and Alpha Theta sorority
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Music faculty, Phys. Ed. Faculty, Dr. Eyer, and Dr. Kapp
Classes: English, organ, and Western Civilization
Place on campus: Chapel
Memory of campus days: Homecoming Parade, choir concerts, and spring terms. The Western Civilization course was
amazing.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach – and I did!
Other memories or comments: The faculty were always so supportive and invested in our progress. Always enjoyed seeing
them on campus visits. Our sorority had lovely “favors” for patronesses. The wives of faculty members also contributed to
ym warm memories – Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Russell, and Mrs. Kapp. The day we all helped move books into the new library.
The day Kennedy was shot.
Gail Lynch 222 Cardinal Ave, Roscommon, MI, 48653
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: French/Spanish BA
Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University—MA
Current activities/hobbies/interests: RVing, reading, boating, games, TV, scrapbooking,
puzzles (crossword and Sidoku)
Personal accomplishments: 33 successful years in education which has allowed me to be
independent and travel in my motorhome to Texas and Florida for the winter months.
Have never spent a night in jail!
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Livonia
Campus residence: Gelston and Newberry
Activities/organizations: Dorm president and hall monitor, Alpha Sigma-Tau
pledgemaster, worked at the switchboard in Newberry
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Professor Hayward and Dr. Kaiser and Dr. Knapp
Classes: French and Spanish
Place on campus: Switchboard at Newberry
Friends: Ann McIntosh, MaryEllen Cheney, Jan Cash, Connie Constant, Bonnie
Campbell
Memory of campus days: MaryEllen, Janis and I were walking across campus in the snow. Janish slipped and we all fell. We
were laughing so hard we couldn’t lift Janis up, so she put her fingers in her mouth and whistled for some guy to come over
and help us.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach school.
Other memories or comments: President Kennedy’s assassination, watching it on TV in the house mother’s room for days.
The building of the library. Going to chapel and or convocation and findign the pews all turned around. Discovering beer in
the milk machine one morning. Gordon Food Service and steak on Saturdays. Walking to town to do my laundry because
the water in the dorms turned our clothes orange. The smell of the refinery. The bagpipers practicing outside our windows
on Saturday mornings. Going to the Vestaburg bog, going to my one and only “grasser.” The friendliness of everyone on
capus. I loved college.
Jill Marce 325 31
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Street, Boulder, CO 80305
Employer/Occupation: Sales (self-employed)
Retired: No
Degree/Major: Bachelors in Education
Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University- Masters
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Cycling, skiing
Personal accomplishments: Rotary, Service Above Self, leaving Michigan on my own to find the
“perfect” place, member of numerous boards and chair of various committees.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Franklin Village
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Sam Cornelius
Classes: English Literature, Biology
Place on campus: The Union
Friends: Nancy Thompson, Karen Gillette, Kathy Smith, Karen Smith
Memory of campus days: Comeraderie and pranks
When I left Alma College, I expected to be a teacher which I was before heading west.
Other memories or comments: Alma fostered in me the desire to ask questions…and the ability to know that there were
places to look for answers.
James Martz 1760 NW 107 Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Degree/Major: B.A. English
Other colleges and degrees: University of Iowa – M.A.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Owner/publisher of Florida Tennis magazine, Editor
CaneSport.com magazine, author, daily exercise routine
Personal accomplishments: Master of Masonic Lodge, Big Brother of the Year, Winner U.S.
Tennis Association Media Excellence Award, Iowa Associated Press News Writing Award,
inducted into Miami-Dade County Tennis Hall of Fame
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: South Bend, IN
Campus residence: Wright Hall, Delta Sigma Phi House
Activities/organizations: Almanian, Scotsman, Delta Sigma Phi, Omicron Beta Kappa, L.I.T., sports information director,
intramurals
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Charles Ping
Class: Independent Study
Place on campus: Gymnasium
Friends: All the Delt Sig members
Memory of campus days: Two Delt Sigs “borrowed” a church tower bell, brought it to the third-floor house sack room and
rang it late one night. The bell fell off its hinges and crashed to the ground. A police officer came and asked where the bell
came from. We said it’s out Alma victory bell. He said, “How come I’ve never heard it?” We said, “Because we never win.”
Other memories or comments: My Alma experience was remarkable. IT taught me how to think and how to be
independent. It opened the door to a career I hadn’t expected: journalism. I started as a sociology major. My interest in
social work became my hobby (mentoring through Big Brothers program), and my hobby became my career.
Brenda J. Ostrander-Jones 5339 S Norris Road, Delton, MI 49046-8736
Spouse: Robert
Children/Grandchildren: Libbey, Callie, Courtney, and Zachary
Retired: 1999
Degree/Major: M.S. Vert. Biology
Other colleges and degrees: MSU, WMU – Teaching Certification
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Antique tractors
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Auburn, NY
Campus residence: Gelston and Bruske
Activities/organizations: Tri Beta
Professors: Dr. Eyer, Dr. Edgar, Dr. Kapp
When I left Alma College, I expected to go to graduate school at MSU.
William Howard Pendell 205 Sabine Drive, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Spouse: Darlene (Class of 1966)
Children: Mark, Jason, and Joseph
Grandchildren: Marlo, and William
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. Health and Physical Education
Other colleges and degrees: Central Michigan University – M.A. and Ed. S., Western Michigan University – Ed.D.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: travel, reading, University of Texas Forum, LBJ Library
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Muskegon, MI
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall, Delta Sigma Phi House
Activities/organizations: Varsity Basketball (1961-65), and Delta Sigma Phi (1961-65)
Mary (Arnold) Peterson 23778 E Clifton Pl, Aurora, CO 80016
Spouse: William (Class of 1965)
Children/Grandchildren: Barbara, Robert, and Deborah
Employer/Occupation: Elementary Teacher
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Elementary Education
Other colleges and degrees: Eastern Michigan University - M.A. in Special Education (1970)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: reading, genealogy, golf, Bible study
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Mason, MI
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta Sorority, Resident Advisor, Choir, Intramurals, Director of Women’s Intramurals
Favorites at Alma
Classes: Western Civilization, Spanish
Place on campus: Chapel and the Student Union
Memory of campus days: Friends, football and basketball games, serenades, student union, choir concerts, and Pizza Sams.
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school and get married to the man I met at Alma.
William Peterson 23778 E Clifton Pl, Aurora, CO 80016
Spouse: Mary (Arnold) (Class of 1965)
Children/Grandchildren: Barbara, Robert, and Deborah
Employer/Occupation: High School Earth Science Teacher
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Elementary Education
Other colleges and degrees: University of Northern Colorado – M.A. in Science
Education (1974)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Reading and wood carving
Personal accomplishments: Teacher of the Year
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Pontiac
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Activities/organizations: Basketball team (4 years)
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Ping
Class: Astronomy
Memory of campus days: Basketball practice, games, and roadtrips
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach elementary school.
Jan (Cash) Raber 813-985-3760
Employer/occupation: Antique dealer
I’m sorry that I’ll be unable to make it to the reunion this year, but I wanted everyone to know that I am alive and well!
Glen E. Rice 3449 Asbury St, Dallas, TX 75205
Spouse: Kathleen
Children: Anna and Natalie
Grandchildren: David, Glen, Rutledge, Windsor, Shepard, Philip, Emalee, and Titus
Employer/Occupation: University of South Carolina – taught Enlish to international students
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. History
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan and University of South Carolina – Master’s of Education
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Christian ministry to international students/refugees. Helping our daughter raise five
grandkids.
Personal accomplishments: Eight grandchildren!
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Atlanta, GA
Activities/organizations: Choir, Civil Rights Monement, Model UN Favorites at Alma
Class: History
Memory of campus days: Walking across campus oin the evening and hearing the chimes of the chapel.
When I left Alma College, I wanted my life to have meaning. I later found that meaning in a relationship with Jesus Christ!
Other memories or comments: I really hope to reconnect with old friends at this reunion.
James S. Ross 125 Canterbury, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Spouse: Kathryn (Blackford) (Class of 1965)
Children: Terri and Cherilyn
Grandchildren: Caley, Sam, and Emma
Degree/Major: Economics and Buisiness Administration
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, skiing, hunting, fishing, sporting Clays
Personal accomplishments: Married to Kathryn for 50 years, proud father and
grandfather, President/Owner of Ross structural Steel Inc., Board of Directors Great
Lakes Fabricators & Directors, Board of Directors Construction Association of
Michigan, Board of Directors EHC, Senior Member Detroit Athletic Club, Board of
Trustees Alma College.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Detroit
Campus residence: TKE House
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Jackson
Classes: Econ and Astronomy
Place on campus: TKE House
Other memories or comments: Our senior studies was “Who am I and to what am I committed?” Both Kathy
and I are still serching.
Kathryn (Blackford) Ross 125 Canterbury, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Spouse: James
Children: Terri and Cherilyn
Grandchildren: Caley, Sam, and Emma
Degree/Major: English
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Experimental cooking, exercise, reading
things I should have read in college, full time grandmother
Personal accomplishments: Married to Jim for 50 years, proud mother and
grandmother, activist for reproductive rights and equality issues, Million Mom
March with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Flint
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Sam
Class: Western Civilization
Place on campus: Union
Karen L. Roehl, Ph.D. 4383 Glen Place, Edina, MN 55424
Employer/Occupation: Licensed Psychologist
Retired: June 2014
Degree/Major: B.A. Psychology
Other colleges and degrees: Kent State University – M.A. Psychology (1967),
University of Minnesota – Ph.D. Educational Psychology (1980)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, attending a wide range or arts
events in the Twin Cities, volunteering, travel, Tai Chi, cooking
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: East Detroit, Mi
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau, Psi Chi
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Hank Klugh, Dr. Charles Ping, Fritz Knarr
Classes: Intro to Psychology (including rat lab), Western Civilization
Friends: Many special friends I still keep in touch with
Memory of campus days: Working in the mnailroom with Rose Peck, taking care of the rats in the Psychology
Lab, walking downtown to do our laundary during freshman year!
When I left Alma College, I expected to go to graduate school.
Other memories or comments: My 4 years at Alma prepared me well for future academic pursuits, enjoyed the
quality and kindness of porfessors, made many long-lasting friends, have always valued the liberal arts experience.
John E. Rupke W142N8000 Thorndell, Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53501
Spouse: Nancy Allen Rupke (Class of 1964)
Children: Nicole, Kristin, and Scott
Grandchildren: McKennah (current Alma student), Conor, Cody, Sampsun,
Ember
Employer/Occupation: Attorney
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. Psychology
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – J.D.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Property renovation
Personal accomplishments: 50 years of marriage
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Ann Arbor, MI
Campus residence: Dorms and TKE House
Activities/organizations: TKE, Omicron Beta Kappa
Jeanne Salathiel 235 Charlevoix Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Employer/Occupation: Detroit Public Library – Music Librarian
Retired: 2012
Degree/Major: Music
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan , AMLS, Masters, Library Science
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra Board
Member, volunteer knitting ans crocheting teacher at the Detroit Public Library, clarinet
student, amateur gardener and bridge player, bicycle rider
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Pontiac/Waterford
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta, Baroque Trio, Band and orchestra (briefly)
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr, Russell (piano), Dr. Cornelius (English)
Classes: Music and English
Place on campus: basement of Chapel
Friends: Rosemary Ballagh, Gaye Good, Cornelia Schorr, Karen Roehl
Memory of campus days: Playing the organ – loudly – in the chapel.
When I left Alma College, I expected to go to grad school.
Kathleen (Anderson) Steeves 800 Cottageview Drive, Ste 404, Traverse City, MI 49684
Spouse: William
Children/Grandchildren: Julie (Dave) (Sophie and Jack), James, Danielle (Flint)
Employer/Occupation: George Washington University
Retired: 2014
Degree/Major: History/French
Other colleges and degrees: University of Massachusetts, Amherst – MAT
French, George Washington University – Ph.D. American Studies
Personal accomplishments: Involvement over career with history education and
policy K-grad.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Muskegon, MI
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Dorm Council, RA, Gelston, Student Council, Alpha Theta, Tennis and Basketball
teams, Gamma Delta Alpha
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Professor Blackburn and Professor Hayward
Class: Western Civilization
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach secondary school history and/or french.
Judy (Neigh) Schultheiss 30594 Hickory Lane, Franklin, MI 48025
Spouse: Wade
Employer/Occupation: Language Arts Teacher
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: B.A. English
Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University – M.A.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Scarsdale, NY
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Alpha Theta
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Sam Cornelius
Place on campus: “Club 206”
Erik Swanson 13655 Forest Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Spouse: Connie (Mann) (Class of 1967)
Children/Grandchildren: Christine (Michael) – both Alma grads, Sam, Zoe, Milo / David (Sheila) – Brady,
Dayton, and Katie
Employer/Occupation: Superintendent of Schools – Frankenmuth School District
Retired: 1996
Degree/Major: B.A. English
Other colleges and degrees: Central Michigan University – M.A., Educational Administration
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, reading, golf, current affairs
Personal accomplishments: Our family
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Detroit
Campus residence: TKE House
Activities/organizations: TKE, IFC, Intramurals
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Wegner, Mr. Miner
Classes: English and Literature
Place on campus: TKE House
Friends: Jim Ross, Corwin Hale, Larry Fitch, TKE brothers
Memory of campus days: Graduation
Other memories or comments: Three comments about Alma: the broad liberal arts education provided by Alma
has proved invaluable; many of the friends I made at Alma remain close 50 plus years later; professors were
always caring yet professional.
Mary Ellen (Cheney) Telling
6824 Oleander Ct, Liberty Twp, OH 45044
Spouse: Lynn Telling
Children: Christopher and Natalie
Grandchildren: Patrick, Thomasx, Martha, Emma, and William
Employer/Occupation: Rochester Public Schools
Retired: 1999
Degree/Major: B.A.
Other colleges and degrees: Oakland University – M.A.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, reading, hiking, volunteer teaching English to foreigners (ESOL), church
volunteer, bridge
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Flint, MI
Campus residence: Gelston
Activities/organizations: Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Resident Advisor
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Linder
Classes: Sociology
Friends: Jani (Cash) Rober, Ann (Jeffreis) Johnson, Gail Lynch
Memory of campus days: Sorority social events
Ann (Mitchell) Thompson 53 Eastlake Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Spouse: James
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Sociology
Other colleges and degrees: New York University – M.A. Secondary Education
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Travel, swimming, hiking, gardening, oil painting, sailing, kayaking, nature
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Westfield, NJ
Campus residence: Newberry Hall
Student activities/organizations: Basketball, intrmural – Softball, Ski Club, Sociology Club, AST sorority
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Linder
Friends: All AST sisters
Memory of campus days: Poud moment of graduation day – George Rommey, Michigan
Governor, gave the commencement speech
When I left Alma College, I expected to do social work.
Other memories or comments: Innocent times. 9pm curfew for freshmen! Knee socks,
loafers, and plaid skirts – no long pants! I would have been lost in a big university. Alma
College was perfect. After Alma, I became a VISTA Volunteer, got my M.A. in Education,
started teaching, traveled around the world for 4 years, studied sculpture, won some
awards, and recently took up oil painting. I love to travel and I love nature.
Helen (Heinemann) VanDusen 146 Brandywine, Gaylor, MI 49735
Spouse: William (passed away)
Children: Kurt and Julie
Grandchildren: Hayden and Riley
Employer/Occupation: Self employed, run a retail store that sells beads
Degree/Major: Education
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan classes
Current activities/hobbies/interests: I sing in the church choir and help with tutoring and childrens’ church.
Personal accomplishments: I taught 2nd
and 3rd
grade in Farmington, MI. Got married in 1968 and moved to Gaylor, Mi in
1971. Bill and I ran a trophy and engraving shop until 1999. Later, Bill startedd a bead store which I took over when he
passed away.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Dearborn, MI
Campus residence: Gelston and Pioneer
Activities/organizations: SMEA, Ski Club, Intramurals
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Charles Skinner, Sam Cornelius
Class: Art
Place on campus: Pioneer Hall
Friends: Marney Handley, Randy Mason, Margaret Gould Geiger, Mary Ann Ushman, Kay OSter
Memory of campus days: Walking into town with friends and doing things together
When I left Alma College, I expected to teach and get married.
Doug Wahlsten 6-124 Valhalla Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada V8K2V1
Employer/Occupation: Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta
Retired: 1999, and again in 2011
Degree/Major: B.S. Physics
Other colleges and degrees: Yale University (1965-66), University of California Irvine (1966-68) – Ph.D.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Writing scientific articles, running (5K, 10K, sprints), photography (four exhibitions
recently, plus new photo book, The Iridescent Silence of Pacific Shores) Personal accomplishments: Professor of Psychology, University of Waterloo, University of Alberta, University of North
Carolina, Distinguished Scientist award, International Behavioral and Neural Genetics Society, North Carolina record
holder in 100, 200, 400m sprint in 2009.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Berkley, MI
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Henry Klugh, Kent Kirby, Richard Fuller,
Classes: Western Civilization
Friends: Don Lentzen, Tom Ohene-Yeboah
Memory of campus days: Finding the route from Mitchell Hall to women’s dorm through
heating tunnel.
When I left Alma College, I expected to become a professor.
Other memories or comments: Vibrant intellectual environment.
Jane Warth 134 Holly Hill Drive, Bevea, KY 40403
Spouse: Tom (Class of 1965)
Children/Grandchildren: RT Warth and Haydon Thomas Warth
Retired: 2009
Degree/Major: B.A. Sociology
Other colleges and degrees: University of Alabama – Master’s Library Science
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Church choir, gardening, volunteer with various
organizations
Personal accomplishments: Public Assisstance Caseworker, Computer Programmer
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Palmyra, NY
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Activities/organizations: Choir, Alma Singers
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Sullivan
Classes: Western Civilization
Place on campus: Chapel
Friends: Jerry and Kathy Smith, Fran Looke Howe, Ray and Art VanderHart, Cornelia Schorr Landes, Shirley
Goodman
Memory of campus days: Choir tours to Chicago and New York.
When I left Alma College, I expected to do social work – public assistance.
Tom Warth 134 Holly Hill Drive, Bevea, KY 40403
Spouse: Jane Warth (Class of 1965)
Children/Grandchildren: RT Warth and Haydon Thomas Warth
Retired: 2010
Degree/Major: B.A. Sociology
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Church choir, building/construction, non-profit work
Personal accomplishments: Director of year round peace and justice residential conference center for 30 years.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Royal Oak, MI
Campus residence: Mitchell Hall
Activities/organizations: Choir, Alma Singers, organized independent sports and
music teams
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Sullivan
Classes: Western Civilization
Place on campus: Chapel
Friends: Jerry and Kathy Smith, Fran Looke Howe, Ray and Art VanderHart,
Cornelia Schorr Landes, Shirley Goodman
Memory of campus days: Choir tours to Chicago and New York.
When I left Alma College, I expected to work in the business world.
Janice R. (Schrope) Wilhelm 501 Morgan Circle, Northville, MI 48167
Spouse: Richard (deceased)
Children: Theresa, Christian, Donna, and Anita
Grandchildren: Addison, Owen, and Sam
Employer/Occupation: Career Development Facilitator/Reading Specialist
Retired: Yes
Degree/Major: Education/Psychology
Other colleges and degrees: University of Michigan – M.A.
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Golf, gardening, reading, community service activities
Personal accomplishments: Having the privilege to assist adults in retraining and reentry into
the labor market.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Sandusky, MI
Campus residence: Gelston Hall
Favorites at Alma
Professor: Dr. Klugh
Classes: Biology and Psychology
Place on campus: Union and Psych Lab
When I left Alma College, I expected to be a first grade teacher. My how that changed! However, the foundatiuon I
received at Alma provided me with the skills to make career transitions.
Earl Wilson 31244 Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
Spouse: Alice (Class of 1967)
Children: Dr. E Gregory, Elizabeth, and Benjamin
Grandchildren: Steffi, Rita, Hope, Ella, Ezequiel, Alejandro, Lauren, Jospeph, and Jacob
Retired: 2005
Degree/Major: B.S. Biology
Other colleges and degrees: CMU – M.S. Biology, U of M – Physiology, Nazareth College – Education (graduate of
teaching certification program)
Current activities/hobbies/interests: Gardening, fishing, horticulture, spending time with grandchildren
Personal accomplishments: Successful completeion of research projects at U of M and the Upjohn Company. Successful
teaching career at St. Phillip High School, Battle Creek, and at Cass Tech High School (Detroit Public Schools) where I
coached science fair and advised the Cass Tech robotics teams.
Campus Memories
Hometown as student: Hamtramck, MI
Campus residence: Wright Hall, Mitchell Hall
Activities/organizations: Tri Beta (biology honorary), student government, TKE fraternity,
sports – cross country and track
Favorites at Alma
Professors: Dr. Lester Eyer, Dr. Arlan Edgar, Dr. Ronald Kapp, Dr. Splitstone, Mr. Hayward
Classes: Genetics, and other Biology classes – especially natural history, and Chemistry
Place on campus: Dow Science building, Cross country field
Friends: Jerry Smith, Tom Ohene-Yeboah, Glen Rice, Kathy Smith
Memory of campus days: Tri Beta southern ecology studies field trips, working in the natural
history museum, fraternity social life, and sports
When I left Alma College, I expected to work in science – research and education.
Other memories or comments: My Alma College years were overall a very positive
experiencec. The academic program prepared me well for varied further education and work
experiences.