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1950s

Ron Willnow '54 was elected president of Friends of Historic Jekyll Island (Ga.), an organization dedicated to preserving and restoring historic buildings.

James Masten '57 teaches part-time at Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio. James retired in 1991 after 31 years of teaching high school, then retired a second time in 1998 after seven years at ICN Pharmaceutical. He and his wife, Janice, live in Bryan, Ohio.

1960s

John Fundukian '64 received the Charles E. Forsythe Award from the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The award is given annually to someone who makes an "outstanding contribution to the interscholastic athletics community." John retired in 2001 following a 37-year career of service in teaching, coaching and athletic administration at Highland Park H.S. (1964-71), Walled Lake Community Schools (1971-88) and Novi Community Schools (1988-2001). He has also served as a registered game official (primarily basketball, track and volleyball) for 25 years.

Earl Higgins '66 is now retired after working for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry for 31 years. He remains active in the Society of American Foresters and the Pennsylvania Forestry Association.

Joseph Balsanek '68 retired from the Minnesota State College and University system at Inver Hills College last August. Elizabeth Blackburn Balsanek '69 continues on the faculty at Eagan High School, and recently wrote and published a book, "The History of Eagan High School." Joe and Betsy live in Hastings, Minn.

James Fisher '68 is a research entomologist with the USDA and a professor at Oregon State University.

Charles Fowler '69 was appointed to serve as district superintendent of the Johnstown district of the United Methodist Church, in western Pennsylvania.

Larry Olsen '69, professor of entomology at Michigan State University, gave a speech on integrated pest management at the Entomology Society of America symposium in East Lansing on March 25.

Larry '69 and Lori Mellott Whiting '69 are now full-time missionaries with CAM International. They left in March for Costa Rica to study Spanish for a year, and hope to go to Honduras to assist in church planting by using medicine as a means to enter a community.

1970s

Victor Onweller '73 graduated in December from the Kirkhof School of Nursing at Grand Valley State University with a master's of science in nursing as a clinical nurse specialist in adult trauma and critical care. Vic is supervisor of the nurse intern program for critical care and surgery and is also a certified critical care registered nurse.

1980s

John Szymanski '80 is currently employed as a licensed real estate appraiser in West Bloomfield. He worked the last decade in the modeling and automotive marketing industries, living in Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. John lives in Pontiac and is beginning work on his master's degree.

Scott Chesley '85 recently appeared as a guest on Detroit radio station WJR's "The Internet Advisor" show. The topic was how Internet television is currently being developed and used in business. He is shown here with WJR guests and MichiganGolfer.tv producers, Art and Jennie McCafferty. Scott jests that after four years at AC, a broadcast degree and nearly 17 years of normal life, he finally made it to the broadcast studio in the Fisher Building! Scott is vice president of development and marketing at the Otsego Club & Resort in Gaylord. Scott and Michele Croly Chesley '86, along with son Tyler, 11, have lived in northern Michigan for 12 years and can be reached by e-mail at chesley@otsegoclub.com.

Robert Hummer '85 is director of the Population Research Center and associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. The PRC is funded by the National Institute of Health and focuses on demographic, health and social research in the U.S. and throughout Latin America. Robert's own research work focuses on the demographic and social patterning of health in the United States and Mexico. He is co-author of a recent book, "Living and Dying in the USA," and approximately 40 journal articles. Robert lives in Austin with his wife, Dawn Garner, and two daughters, Holly, 9, and Chelsea, 5.

Anne Majewski Dybing '87 has retired as a pediatrician, choosing to be a stay-at-home mom to Grace Margaret, 4, and Olivia Rose, 1. Anne says she is busier than ever, and more tired than when she was on call. Anne and her husband, Kyle, and children live in LaPorte, Ind. She'd enjoying hearing from old AC friends.

Michelle Foster '88 is teaching middle school science in Wayland and her Science Olympiad team placed 17th overall in the state last year. Her family has grown by two: foster daughter Jessica, 12, was adopted in February and a newborn foster daughter, Lily, joined the family last summer. Lily is now nine months old and doing well. Michelle would love to hear from AC friends (fosterm@ameritech.net).

Robert Mang '88 has been named product manager for non-ferrous materials by Thyssen Specialty Metals, Carol Stream, Ill. He is in charge of all sales and marketing in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Bob and his wife live in Livonia, along with their two children, Kennedy and Griffin.

Kenneth Blake Stark, III '88 co-authored an article in the Jan. 1 edition of Water Conditioning & Purification, an industry trade magazine. The article provided an overview of testing and certification of water system components. Stark has worked at NSF International, a public health and safety company, for 12 years.

Diane Churches Beagle '89 earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1991 from Michigan Technological University. She worked at Precision Castparts in Portland, Ore., for seven years before her employment with GE Power Systems in 2000. Diane is currently a Six Sigma Black Belt (training in special business process management techniques) with GE in Schenectady, N.Y., and is working on a master's degree through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is married to Joe Beagle and has two children, Tucker, 5, and Jacob, 3.

BIRTHS

Todd Shoudy '85 and wife Debora announce the birth of twin boys, Travis Daniel and Tiernan Patrick, born March 15. They join siblings Tiffany Gina, Tristan Thomas and Trevor Kennedy. The Shoudy family lives in Marysville.

Jean Gillespie Kaczmarek '87 and husband Tom announce the birth of twin boys, Nathan Robert and Justin Joseph, born May 12, 2001. Jean is a stay-at-home mom. The Kaczmarek family lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

Jill Yaroch Forrest '88 and husband Kenny announce the birth of Delaney Jean, born Nov. 25. She joins brother Parker, 2. Jill is a stay-at-home mom. The Forrest family lives in Warren.

1990s

Paul Buckingham '91 recently served as co-chair and presented a paper at the Science and Technology section of the annual meeting of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters. The Academy, whose founding members included Adrian staff, is dedicated to scholarly exchange through annual meetings and a quarterly journal of outstanding papers.

Jeff Michalowski '97 recently joined the firm of Cardelli, Herbert & Lanfear, P.C. He will specialize in personal injury, product liability and insurance defense. Jeff earned his law degree from Wayne State University in May 2000.

BIRTHS

Anthony '92 and Danna Higgerson Kontos '93 announce the birth of Constantine Alexander, born Sept. 15. Anthony is an assistant professor of sport psychology and motor learning, and Danna is a stay-at-home mom. They live in New Orleans, La.

Liz Lozon Broughton '93 and husband Steve announce the birth of Preston Lee, born Feb. 27. He joins sister Riley Mae, 3. Liz is a stay-at-home mom. The Broughton family lives in Shady Shores, Texas.

Ryan Glanville '94 and wife Kristi announce the birth of Jack Matthew, born July 3. Ryan is an attorney with Thompson, Thompson & Glanville. The Glanville family lives in Ludington.

Heather Walker Whitehouse'94 and husband Brad announce the birth of Walker Ethan Scott Whitehouse. They live in Morenci, where Heather is a high school English teacher.

Keri Hess Johnson '97 and husband Jeff announce the birth of Reece Phillip, born Aug. 14. Keri and Jeff are employed with the State of Michigan. They live in the city of Wyoming.

WEDDINGS

Jenny Dobrovolec '96 and Matt Zavadil were married Oct 13. Jenny is an attorney, clerking for Michigan Supreme Court Justice Michael F. Cavanaugh in Lansing. Attendants included Catherine Dobrovolec '00, and LeAnne Knee Dropps '97. Guests included Carol Gazel Bechtol '63, Chuck Gordon '72, Brad Place '95, Jennifer Kosanovic Place '97, Jodi Brothers '95, and Jeff Dropps '97. The couple lives in South Lyon.

Chris Grubbs '96 and Stacey Abrams were married Aug. 25, in Swanton, Ohio. Chris is a certified public accountant with Plante & Moran, LLP in Toledo. Attendants included Jeff Willet '96, David VanCoppenolle '96, and Matt Garno '01. Guests included Charles Horace '95, Danelle Perkins Gittus '97, Alan '98 and Melissa Fenner Collins '96, Paul Fenner '98, Chad Rodgers '00, and Sara Frayer Neuman '95. The couple lives in Holland, Ohio.

Nicole Williams '96 and Michael Sarver were married Oct. 20 in Columbus, Ohio. Attending as maid of honor was Nicole's twin sister, Rachelle Williams '96. Guests included Kim Herington '95 and Kathy Carr '93. The couple lives in Columbus, Ohio. Nicole is employed at Roxanne Labs.

Kara Kressbach '98 and Raymond Lennard '99 were married July 28 in Adrian. Ray is employed at the Jackson District Library as a reference outreach librarian, and Kara is an intern architect at Siler & Associates. She recently taught Principles & Practices of Interior Design at AC. Attendants included Melissa Gallatin '03. Wedding guests included AC history Professor Roger Fechner, Tom Lennard '51 and Craig Emery '88.

Amiee Mitchell '98 and Lawrence Muzyk '98 were married Sept. 15, in Rochester. Amiee is employed by Volkswagen in Traverse City, and Lawrence is the plant manager for Cintas Corporation's Traverse City operations. Attendants included Angela Miller '97. The couple lives in Traverse City.

2000's

BIRTHS

Dustin Reckner '00 and wife Jennifer announce the birth of Hannah Elizabeth on Sept. 11 at Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. The Daily Telegram featured a story about Hannah's birth because she was born the day of the terrorist attacks.

WEDDINGS

Cari Robenstine '00 and Jason Mitchey '00 were married Dec. 29 in Genoa, Ohio. Cari is a freshman English teacher and softball coach at Monroe High School, and Jay is a supervisor at Pilkington North America, in Clinton. Attendants included Ben Bauer '98, Ed Herr '00, Jesse Barden '01, Tony Bolger '01, and Courtney Bildner '02. Cari and Jay live in Lambertville.

Aubrey Repicky '01 and Tomas Hajek '99 were married Jan. 4 in Farmington Hills. Thomas and Aubrey currently reside in Fort Collins, Colo., while furthering their educations.

Deaths

Helen Hughes Keip '29 died Feb. 23. Helen was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and a former member of the Thorn Hospital Board in Hudson. Her daughter, son and four grandchildren survive her. Her brother, also deceased, was Lloyd Hughes '22, Toledo industrialist, former AC trustee, honorary degree recipient for whom the SAE house was dedicated.

Donald Clegg '36 died Dec. 3. Donald was a former employee of GMC Motor Company. Two sisters survive him.

Ralph Knight '44 died Feb. 24. Ralph was a retired engineer with RCA. His wife, Roseann, two sons and a daughter survive him.

Kenneth Tatlock '45, formerly of Indianapolis, died April 1, 2001. His wife, Jeanette, survives him.

JoAnne Herringshaw '50, died March 19, 2001. JoAnne was a retired social worker with the Head Start program. Her sister survives her.

Jack Puffer '50 died March 11. Jack was employed at the Tecumseh Products Co. for 30 years, later moving to Dallas, Texas, where he was employed at Beckett Pump as vice president of sales. One son, two daughters and six grandchildren survive him.

Jan Smith Iatrou '52 died Feb. 18. Jan, a retired teacher, was preceded in death by her husband, Jordan Iatrou '52. Two sons and three grandchildren survive her.

Barbara Hiser Andrews '54 died Nov. 4. Barbara was a retired teacher. Her husband, Jerry Andrews '54, four children, her father and a sister, Virginia Hiser Beaton '60, survive her.

Thomas Wright '55 died Oct. 31. Thomas was a retired minister. His wife, Ellen, three sons, David, Ronald and Brian, and three grandchildren survive him.

Douglas Clapper '56 died Jan. 26. Douglas was an entertainer/piano player in the U.S. for many years, performing as "Doug McNeil."

Murielle Scott Frautschi '57 died Jan. 15. Murielle was employed for 28 years at Addison Community Schools as a teacher and administrator.

Ruth Barnes Bovee '60 died March 8. Ruth was a retired first-grade teacher from Sand Creek Elementary School. One son, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one sister survive her.

Juanita DeMeritt '61 died Feb. 22. Juanita was a retired teacher from Morenci Elementary School. Three daughters, Mary Yenor, Elva Evers and Margaret DeMeritt Beaverson '61, nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandson survive her.

Paul Zeno '65 died Nov. 20. Paul finished his career as general manager and COO of the Quechee Land Owners Assn. in Vermont. He was an avid sports fan and member of the SAE fraternity. His wife Genelle, a daughter, stepson, mother and four sisters survive him.

Karen Sue Marsh Knowles '71 died Aug. 13. Karen was an employee of the National Society of Colonial Bank. Her husband, James, and children, Stephen and Laura, survive her.

Friends

Selma Larson, who retired from her position as AC alumni office secretary in 1979, recently received the Laura Haviland Award from the Lenawee Human Services Council for her work as an advocate for Lenawee County senior citizens. The annual award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of human services.

Phillips Moulton, professor of religion and philosophy at AC from 1965 to 1976, died Jan. 9, at the age of 92. After his retirement in 1976, he was a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan for the next 17 years. Phillips, former president of Wesley College, is survived by his wife Mary, children Katharine and Lawrence, and two grandchildren.

Eugene Ransom, chaplain and instructor of religion and philosophy at AC from 1979 to 1981, died Dec. 27. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne, who lives at the Chelsea Methodist Center, and five children.

Sue Herner Sopa (AC's director of annual giving 1988-93) is now the director of advancement at Maumee Valley Country Day School in Toledo after spending six years at Bowling Green State University. She and husband John have two children, Elyse Marie (6) and Alaina Grace (2). Sue would love to hear from some of her former phonorama and senior class students. E-mail her at ssopa@mvcds.net.