1950s

Phyllis Brigham Bokhart '50 and husband Robert, of Battle Creek, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June with a family dinner. Phyllis, retired from teaching in the Pennfield Schools, serves on the curriculum committee for the Institute for Learning in Retirement. Bob is retired from Battle Creek Schools. They have one daughter, Barbara Steffee, one son, Richard, and two grandchildren.

1960s

Harvey Krupnick '66, baseball coach of 34 years at Holliston High School in Holliston, Mass., traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, for four weeks this summer through Major League Baseball's Envoy Program. Inducted into the AC Hall of Fame in 1985, Harvey's baseball career includes playing 48 consecutive years, signing with the Detroit Tiger organization and being inducted into the Boston Park League Hall of Fame. In 1992, Harvey was named National High School Master Coach of the Year and was twice selected Boston Globe Coach of the Year.

Jerry Lapham '66 of Macungie, Pa.,has joined Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the director of training and professional development/international, after 30 years at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

1970s

Steve Swigart '70 recently hosted a business reception for AC alumni and friends at Spartan Chemical Co. of Maumee, Ohio, where he is president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board. The purpose of the reception was to promote the AC business department and the Adrian College Business Scholarship, an endowed fund created by Steve to provide support for AC business majors.

Rebecca Stroube '75 received the Baraga County Kiwanis "Teacher of the Year" award. Rebecca is an elementary and music teacher at C.J. Sullivan School and lives in L'Anse.

Cynthia Johnston Hallas '76 was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church on Jan. 31 at St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, Libertyville, Ill., where she serves as assistant rector. Among those attending the ordination were David '76 and Deborah Long Lynch '76. Cynthia is a 2000 graduate of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Ill. She and husband Jon, and children Louisa, 14, and Ian, 11, live in Mundelein, Ill.

1980s

Daniel Connolly '80 was appointed principal of Elmer G. Bondy Junior High School in Pasadena, Texas. He lives in Pearland with wife Kathy and daughters Claire and Bridgett.

Nancy Zielke '80 was named assistant vice chancellor for fiscal operations with the Kansas City campus of the University of Missouri. Nancy and husband John Holton live in Kansas City, Kan.

Peggy Bruff Pappas '84 has taken a nursing position at the Detroit Institute for Children, after having worked at Children's Hospital for six years. Son Christopher, 17, is a senior in high school and daughter Kara, 15, is a junior in high school. The Pappas family lives in Dearborn.

1990s

Yvonne Benham-Wolf '91 completed her master's degree in liberal studies, with a concentration in American popular culture, drug policy and rhetoric. It is her second master's degree. Additionally, she has just accepted a job with the Attorney General's Office of New York City, where her new title is Investigator for the NYC Department of Investigations.

Jennifer O'Brien '91 was awarded a master's of public health degree from the Medical College of Ohio on June 1.

Michelle Smith Goodman '93 is in her fifth year as a special education teacher for Utica Community Schools. She lives in Rochester Hills with husband Wes and their two daughters. Michelle received a master's degree in special education from Oakland University in 1999.

Terry W. Esterline '94 recently assumed resident/family service responsibilities at Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. He is a former administrator at the Litchfield Nursing Centre, and is a resident of Hillsdale.

Jackie Sauls-Sigafoos '94 completed the MBA program at Wake Forest University in May. She lives in Asheboro, N.C., and is employed with the Taco Bell Corporation.

Patricia Smith '94 has accepted a job as assistant legal director and attorney for the Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House in Ann Arbor. She and husband Jeffrey Bletch live in Ypsilanti Township.

Terri L. Willets Hamad '94, who is employed at the Monroe County Commission on Aging, was selected as "Young Careerist" by the Monroe Business and Professional Women in February 2001. She lives in Monroe.

Randy Browne '97, David Dular '98, and Rob Simetz '97 hiked North Manitou Island during the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. The group invites all to join them on their many hiking trips.

Misty Johnson '98 received a law degree from Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law.

Kara Kressbach '98 and Raymond Lennard '99 graduated this spring from the University of Michigan. Kara received a master's of architecture degree and Ray received a master's of information science degree. Ray is employed at the Lenawee County Library.

Joanna Galuska '99 took a leave of absence from her job in June to go to Washington, D.C., to lobby with the American Lands Campaign for environmental issues. Joanna lives in the San Francisco Bay area, and actively pursues writing and various art projects.

2000s

In May, Kimberly Muntz '01 and Katherine Szalek '01 were part of the first group of Adrian College students to participate in the Shakespeare at Oxford program. After the class ended, Kim remained in Oxford to work and prepare for graduate work in the United Kingdom.

BIRTHS

Christina Riffe Shell '86 and husband Bill, former director of computer services at AC, announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Adam, on April 27. The Shells live in Ypsilanti.

Janet U'Ren Wisuri '86 and husband Paul announce the birth of their sixth child, Leah Doris, on Feb. 10, 2000. She joins siblings Erik, 10, Emily, 8, Alex, 6, Mary, 4, and Hanna, 2. The Wisuri family recently moved into the new house that they have been building themselves in Ishpeming. Paul is employed as a partner with Empire Mining.

Nick '90 and Dana Bork Zambeck '91 announce the birth of their son, Isaac Thomas, on Jan. 8. He joins brother Jacob, 2. The Zambeck family lives in Washington, Ill.

Larry '92 and Suzanne Gray Anschuetz '89 announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, on Nov. 13. She joins brother Grant, 3. Suzanne is employed with NSK Corporation in Ann Arbor, and Larry is employed with Primore Inc. in Adrian. The Anschuetz family lives in Tecumseh.

Kiersten Knudstrup Chapman '92 and husband Shawn announce the birth of their daughter, Brynn Katherine, on Feb. 4. Debbie Pellowe was present for her birth and Brynn has enjoyed visits from great-grandmother Mary Lou Lutz Pellowe '45, Cyndi Koppelman '93, and Matthew Bokach '94. The Chapman family lives in Ann Arbor, and Kiersten is a teacher at Saline High School.

Jay '92 and Kimberly Numbers Swiecki '94 announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Joseph, on May 30. He joins brother Donald, 1. Kimberly is employed at Whitewater Valley Elementary School, and Jay is employed at Good Samaritan Hospital. The Swiecki family lives in Harrison, Ohio.

Lloyd and Kristen Friess Chapman '93 announce the birth of their daughter, Rachel Marie, on April 13. Kristen is employed at Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, and Lloyd is self-employed. The Chapman family lives in Delta, Ohio.

Michelle Smith Goodman '93 and husband Wes announce the birth of their second daughter, Devyn Lily, on May 2. She joins sister Paige, 2. The Goodman family lives in Rochester Hills.

Elliot '94 and Christy Keller Grondin '93 announce the birth of their daughter, Erika Marie, on June 16. Christy is a teacher at Fulton Middle School, and Elliot is employed at Denver Wholesale in Flint. The Grondin family lives in Chesaning.

Robb Robertson '93 and wife Lori announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Engle, on Jan. 5. She joins brother Henry and step-brothers Brad and Jeff. The Robertson family lives in Berkley.

Veda Christine, daughter of Danielle Massanari-Thatcher '96 and the late Tad Massanari-Thatcher '94, was born Feb. 23.

WEDDINGS

Jack Hewitt '74 and Michelle Ford '81 were married July 21 in the Adrian College Chapel. They have three children: Laura, 9, Kelsey, 14, and Justin, 18, a freshman at AC this fall. The Hewitt family lives in Petersburg, where Jack is the superintendent at Summerfield Schools and Michelle is a middle school English teacher in the same district. Michelle and Jack received master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. Jack served for six years on the AC Alumni Board of Directors.

Brad Winkler '93 and Debra Seger were married Feb. 17 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Shelby, N.C. Brad and Debra live in Raleigh, where Brad works for the Kmart Corporation. Attending the wedding was Denise Welhusen Owen '92.

Patricia Smith '94 married Jeffrey Bletch on Dec. 1 at St. Edmund's Catholic Church in Warren. Tiffany Browning Tscherne '95, Tricia Dunklee Waeschle '94 and Amy Girvin '95 served in the wedding party. Also in attendance were Meera Gummaraju '94, Sarah Henry '93, Kimberly Herington '95, Cyndi Koppelman '93, Julie Norback '94, Tracy Warrick '92, Dr. Sheri Reeves Bleam, professor of communication, and husband Peter Bleam '89. Patricia, an attorney, and Jeffrey, an electrical engineer, recently purchased a home in Ypsilanti Township.

Erin McGinnity '97 and Andy Kostos '97 were married Jan. 13 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. Erin is the director of social services at Braeview Manor Nursing Home in Euclid, Ohio, and is completing her master's degree in public administration at the University of Akron. Andy is the recreation coordinator for the Youth Development Center in Hudson, Ohio. Attendants included Maribeth McGinnity, former student, as maid of honor, Dana Parsons '97, and Mike Runyan '96 as best man. Also serving in the wedding party were Deitra Gitulli '96, LeAnne Knee '97, and Jeff Dropps '97. The couple lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they await the arrival of their baby in October.

Stacy Slessman '98 and Michael Pasche were married recently and live in Ft. Wayne, Ind., with their dog, Flanders. Stacy is employed as a librarian at Allen County Public Library, and Michael is a civil engineer.

Karen Fuller '00 and James Gregurich '00 were married Dec. 30 in Coldwater. Karen is seeking a teaching position and Jim is employed with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Bridesmaids included Jennifer Gregurich '00, sister of the groom, Jill Cain '00, and Laura Darold '00. Serving as groomsmen were James Camiller '00 and Mike Barker '02. Wedding guests included Jenn Welch '00, Brian Vanlerberg '02, Wayne Fallis '00, Bill McCaulley '00, Beth Blonde '01, Jenilyn Norman '00, Vince Harkins '98, and Erin Strittmatter '98. The couple lives in Jackson.

Chad Rodgers '00 and Krista Roberts were married March 24 in the Adrian College Chapel. Chad is a firefighter, paramedic and police officer for Raisin Township, and Krista is the office manager for Preferred Climate Inc. Attending as an usher was Matt Garno '01. The couple lives in Adrian.

OBITUARIES

Michael Ryznar '36 died March 22 in Loveland, Colo. A member of Alpha Tau Omega, Mike operated his father's Ryznar Coal Company before teaching for several years at Adrian Junior High School. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Harris Ryznar '40, two daughters and three granddaughters.

Mildred Coe '37, of Lycoming, N.Y., died May 21. She was formerly employed as a law librarian at Cornell University and for the United States government in Washington, D.C. She had also been employed as a physical therapist for the state of New York and Oswego County, and she served as postmaster of the Lycoming Post Office from 1972 until her retirement in 1980. Her niece, Janette Farrow Resnick '64, survives her.

Wanda Hill Cassell '48 died May 30. She was a French and English teacher for Adrian and Onsted schools in the 1960s. Wanda was also a substitute teacher for many years around the county. Prior to her teaching career, she was stationed in Seattle, Wash., with the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller. Survivors include her children Sue Hirschy, Jeanne Mattis, Holly Sharp, James, Joseph and Juanita, 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Aletha Knierim Fox '55 died May 12. For 45 years, Aletha taught in Sand Creek Schools, retiring in 1978. In 1976, she was honored as the Lenawee County Teacher of the Year. Survivors include a son, Sherwood "Woody" Fox '68 and wife Mary, two grandsons and a brother.

Wanda Bindeman Abrams '64, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died Aug. 21, 1999. A member of Chi Omega, Wanda is survived by a daughter and two grandsons.

Isabelle Catron Cunningham '67 died May 18. She taught school for a time in Virginia, worked in proofreading and the mailing room at The Daily Telegram, Adrian, and then for many years was housemother and supervisor of housemothers at the Girls Training School in Adrian. Surviving are three daughters, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four sisters and one brother.

Gayle Grove Reuschling '75 died March 16 in Ashland, Ohio. She is survived by her husband Mike.

Elvira Vallejo Rodriguez '79, coordinator and director of bilingual education in Lenawee County and a longtime bilingual teacher in Blissfield Community and Adrian Public schools, died May 8. Surviving are her husband, Vicente; a daughter, Abbie Rodriguez-Crayne; four sons, Ruben, Jonathan, Jeremias and James; a sister, two brothers and 14 grandchildren.

Mike Keller '82 died in the spring of 2001, from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Florida.

T. Thomas Massanari-Thatcher '94 died July 6, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Saline. Tad, a member of Theta Chi fraternity and Order of Omega, had graduated from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was currently a resident at Garden City Hospital and had joined the Mercy Primary Care Family Practice in Dundee. Survivors include his wife, Danielle Massanari-Thatcher '96, and daughter, Veda Christine.

Nader Rammouni '01, of Adrian, died July 17.

FRIENDS

Anna-Maria Weathers, 66, wife of retired professor Milledge Weathers, died July 12. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Helene Weathers Boehnlein '79 and Margarete (Gretel) '87; two sons, Martin and Benjamin '89 and two granddaughters, Carmen and Ester.