1930s

Jewell Hearn Stevens '30 celebrated her 95th birthday Dec. 27. Jewell, who lives in Garland, Texas, has four children and 11 grandchildren. She is shown with her 21st great-grandchild, Benjamin Zimel.

1950s

Robert Florian '51 retired in 2000, after 42 years on the faculty at Sakm College/Salem-Teikyo University in West Virginia. Bob continues to serve as a United Methodist minister (in the retired relationship in the West Virginia Conference), heading a three-man team serving a five-point rural circuit. He and his wife, Barbara Walker Florian '53, recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

1960s

Milton Gilbert '67 was appointed district superintendent of the Goldsboro District of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, in July. Milton and his wife, Lucretia, are the parents of two sons, Milton Heath Jr. and Mark Raymond. A United Methodist pastor in the North Carolina Conference for 34 years, Dr. Gilbert also serves as vice chairperson of the board of trustees of Louisburg College, where he was a former professor.

1970s

Deborah Keefer Kendrick '71 graduated Oct. 6, with a golden retriever guide dog named Jonelle. The duo completed two weeks of intensive training at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., in San Rafael, Calif. Deborah and her husband, Kevin, and two daughters live in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she writes the Alive and Well column for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Deborah is also a contributing editor for AccessWorld magazine.

Michael Matheny '75 was re-elected to his third term as mayor of Grand Blanc. Mike was also recently elected vice president of the Michigan Association of Mayors, having served on the board since 1999. In October, he was presented the Promoting Active Cities Award by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness for his commitment to health and fitness in the city of Grand Blanc.

Kurt Darrow '77 was named president of La-Z-Boy's residential division. Kurt, previously senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been employed with La-Z-Boy for 22 years. He and his wife, Renee, live in Monroe.

Nathan '78 and Lori Fireoved Weaks '79 were featured in Farmland News in August because of two young Morgan horses they own that may be a rare gray variety. The article stated that fewer than 20 grays may exist in the world. The Weaks live with their three children Lindsay, Evan and Ariel in Swanton, Ohio.

1980s

Robert Wentworth '80 was appointed director of sales and marketing for the new Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Teri Davis McCormick '82 was elected president of the Barnstable County Bar Association. Teri and her husband, Jack, practice together at their firm, McCormick & McCormick, in Orleans, Mass., and have two children, Katie, 11, and Michael, 8. A large part of Teri's practice is in divorce mediation and she spends much of her late afternoons chauffeuring the children to their many activities. Teri and Jack are continuing their quest to visit all 50 states, so the family won't be making their usual trek to Florida this winter and will miss visiting with Florida AC pals Paula Annesser Suarez '81 and Pam Schleiger Rupkey '82 and their families.

Vincent LaPointe '86 recently reported for duty at National Naval Medical Center, in Bethesda, Md.

Tamara Adams Stubbs '86 was nominated for one of the Governor's Public Safety Awards. She is a senior parole officer with the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in Putnam County, in Milledgeville, Ga.

Samantha Spicer Platzke '87 has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Mercy Health Partners, located in Toledo, Ohio. Most recently, Samantha served as regional vice president and chief financial officer of the Metro Hospital Division of Mercy Health Partners.

1990s

Jaime Balboa '91 successfully directed the campaign in Oregon to defeat an anti-gay ballot measure in November 2000. He currently is working on his Ph.D. at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, works with homeless and runaway youth in San Francisco, and is the political consultant for the Pink Triangle Coalition, which works on behalf of gay and lesbian victims of Nazis. Jaime and life partner Todd Presner live in San Francisco, and would enjoy hearing from friends at jaime_balboa@hotmail.com.

Dr. Munazza Mian '93 has joined the Midwest Eye Surgical Center in Adrian, where her father, Dr. Muhammad R. Mian, has been in practice for 15 years. Munazza traveled to Pakistan last spring, where she used the latest techniques to perform free cataract operations for the less fortunate.

Marcy Hiner Faurote '95 passed the registered nurses exam and now works in the birthing unit at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Marcy lives in Huntington, Ind.

2000s

Karen Sorenson '01 is co-director of a production at the Little Traverse Civic Theatre in northern Michigan. The show, "Too Soon For Daisies," opens Feb. 14.

BIRTHS

Angela Doemland Brown '83 and husband Curt announce the birth of Lauren Anne, July 6. Curt and Angie are employed by Comerica Bank and live in the Brighton area.

Laurey Schillman Marshall '83 and husband David announce the birth of Victoria Angela, born July 19. She joins brother Zachary Alexander, 2. Laurey is an optometrist in private practice, and David is a corporate I.T. director. The Marshall family lives in Orland Park, Ill.

Derek DuBois '87 and wife Vicki announce the birth of Alana Elizabeth, born June 23. She joins sister Angelica, 8, and brother Alex, 4. Derek is employed with the Internal Revenue Service, and Vicki is a stay-at-home mom. The DuBois family lives in Riverview.

Douglas '87 and Amy Jo Wright Jarvis '89 announce the birth of Jaclyn Marie, born Feb. 16, which is also Doug's birthday. She joins brother Jacob, 3. Amy and Doug are employed by Fowlerville Schools and live in Fowlerville.

Jean GillespieKaczmarek '87 and husband Tom announce the birth of Nathan and Justin, born in May. Jean is a stay-at-home mom. The Kaczmarek family lives in Sturgeon Bay, Wis.

Lori Brefka Arquette '88 and husband Mark announce the birth of Walker John, born July 28. He joins sisters Shay, 6, and Tessa, 3. Lori is employed by the Sterling Area Health Center, and Mark is employed by Saginaw Thompson Ball & Screw. The Arquette family lives in Standish.

Paul Gogan '88 and wife Linda announce the birth of Brianna Lynn, born July 9. She joins brother Joshua, 3. Paul is employed with Davis Automotive Group, and Linda is an employee of O'Brien Leasing Co. The Gogan family lives in Aurora, Ohio.

Mark Goodman '90 and wife Karen announce the birth of Emily Nicole, born July 2. She joins sister Hannah, 2. Mark is the plant manager of Dana Corporation's Victor Reinz manufacturing and packaging facility. The Goodman family lives in Robinson, Ill.

Bruce Pickens '90 and his wife Rachael announce the birth Brady Michael, born Oct. 2. Bruce is employed as assistant principal at Monroe Jefferson High School. Rachael is a registered nurse at Medilodge of Monroe. The Pickens family lives in Monroe.

Mary Herr Hofbeck '92 and husband Eric announce the birth of Ian James, born July 23. Mary is an acoustical consultant in Seattle, and Eric is a mechanical engineer at The Boeing Company. The Hofbeck family lives in Lynnwood, Wash.

Nicole Massanari '92 and husband Brian Makowski announce the birth of their daughter, born June 27. Nikki is a first grade teacher. The family lives in Delton.

Julie Qualley Miller '92 and husband Ben announce the birth of Kathryn Ann, born June 19. Julie is a stay-at-home mom, and Ben is employed with Toledo Molding & Die. The Miller family lives in Mount Blanchard, Ohio.

Mark '93 and Courtney Yaroch Penrose '92 announce the birth of Sydney Jean, born Feb. 22. Mark is a director with KForce.Com, and Courtney is a stay-at-home mom.

Matthew '92 and Kristin Hautamaki Russelburg '93 announce the birth of Mitchell Adrian, born June 24. Matthew is a microbiologist with Pall Life Sciences in Ann Arbor, and Kristin is a compliance attorney with H&R Block Financial Advisors in Detroit. The Russelburg family lives in Garden City.

Catherine Sedlak Anderson '93 and her husband Thomas announce the birth of Hans Olaf, born Dec. 7, 2000. Catherine is on extended leave from her position as a business area manager for a web-based, instructional design team for Raytheon Systems Corp. Thomas is a project manager for Gator Construction. The Andersons live in Livonia.

Loreen Hollar Miller '94 and husband David announce the birth of MaKenzie Rose, born Sept. 16. She joins brother Brendan, 3. The Miller family lives in Ludington.

Rob Stewart '94 and wife Kelly announce the birth of Samuel Landis, born Aug. 16. Grandparents include Carol and Landis Stewart '47 of Adrian. Rob is employed by SageStone Consulting, and Kelly is employed by the Heart of West Michigan United Way. The Stewart family lives in Grand Rapids.

Troy '95 and Jennifer Kehl Curran '94 announce the birth of Emma Kehl Curran, born April 15. Jennifer is a teacher at Ladywood High School, and Troy is a human resources manager for GM R*Works. The Curran family lives in Livonia.

Aaron Gladieux '95 and wife Dina announce the birth of Matthew Raymond, born Feb. 23. Aaron is a deputy sheriff for the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The Gladieux family lives in Fayette, Ohio.

David '95 and Brenda Mair Warwick '95 announce the birth Robert Francis, born May 5. He joins Jacob, 6, and A.J., 4. Brenda is employed with Lenawee Intermediate Schools, and David is employed by Renosol Corp. The Warwick family lives in Adrian.

Catherine Przepiora Smith '96 and husband Kevin announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Abigail, born May 5. Cat is employed as a sales supervisor at The Oakland Press, and Kevin is a senior buyer at the Lear Corporation.

Daniel '98 and Gina Burton Aten '97 announce the birth of Brendan Buhl, born April 16. Dan teaches fifth grade at Spencer Elementary School in Brighton, and Gina is a stay-at-home mom. The Aten family lives in Lakeland.

WEDDINGS

Michael Hoving '90 and Wendy Hill were married Oct. 7, 1999, in Grand Rapids. They have three children and are expecting their fourth in March. Michael is employed in private franchising, and Wendy is a stay-at-home mom. The Hoving family lives in Grand Rapids.

Laura Sands '93 and Kent Anderson were married Aug. 10, in Freeland. Laura is a registered dietician at St. Alphonsus Nephrology Center. Kent is employed as a mechanical engineer at CSHQA Architects & Engineers. Serving as bridesmaids were Jennifer Church '92 and Jenna Reinink '95. Alumni guests included Kelly Galea Iley '92 and Steve '93 and Aimee Staelgrave Goda '93.

Allan Gladieux '96 and Michele Vershum were married April 28 in Swanton, Ohio. Allan is a seventh grade English teacher and an assistant high school football coach. He completed his master's degree in December 2000. Michele teaches business classes at the high school in Archbold. Aaron Gladieux '95 twin brother of the groom, served as best man. Duke Barr '95 also served in the wedding party. The couple live in Archbold, Ohio.

Rosanne DiZazzo '97 and A. Carey Miller '97 were married April 21, in Detroit. Carey is a life insurance agent specializing in estate planning at Sagemark Consulting in Southfield. Rosanne received a master's degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Michigan University, and is pursuing a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She is employed at Special Tree Neuro Care Rehabilitation Center as an occupational therapist. Serving as best man was Eric Hyde '97, accompanied by his wife, Britney Wendt Hyde '97. In attendance were Dan '94 and Kim Arvin Pozdol '97, Lana Rishe Walsh '98, Matt '97 and Angel Williams Calnin '97, Fawn DeVitis '99, Michael '98 and Kim Cook Hirvela '97, and Tricia Clark '97, Tammy Pate, dining room attendant, and former residence life director Barb Chaffer. The couple lives in Canton.

Brian Spence '98 and Rebecca Clements were married Aug. 25. Brian is a probation officer for the State of Michigan. The couple lives in Wixom.

Alison Eggly '99 and Aaron Klotz '98 were married July 14 at St. Issac's Parish in St. Clair Shores. Aaron is currently employed at Adrian College were he is the head equipment manager and assistant baseball and football coach. Alison is teaching special education at Onsted High School. Jamie Carter '99 was a bridesmaid. Serving as groomsmen were Chad Henline '98 (best man), Chris Kelbert '99, David Reaume '98, David Hutchison '99 and AC student Kurt Eggly. Adrian College alumni in attendance were Carolyn Bollenbacher '99, Tricia Clark '97, Lynda Butler '97, Jenni Driskill '00, Zebb Schroeder '01, Jason Boisher '97, Greg Hagen '98, Adam Schiermyer '01, Matt Schiermyer '01, Mike Riley '01, Brian Matesic '01, Mike Collins '00, Joel Jerger '99, Darcy Gifford '91, Jeff '97 and LeAnne Knee Dropps '97, Shanon Stamm Henline '97, Andy Vandagriff '97, Dan Hutchison '99 and many others. Adrian College coaches in attendance were football coach Jim Lyall and wife Laurie, baseball coach Craig Rainey '89 and wife Jeannie, women's basketball coach Kathy Morris and husband Charlie, men's basketball coach Buck Riley and wife Jan and athletic director Henry Mensing and wife Lorrie. The couple lives in Adrian. They have purchased a house two blocks from Adrian College.

Al Ashraf Kably '00 and Christen Allen '01 were married May 12, in Watervliet. Wedding guests included alumni Bradley Laing '00, Kristin Lukowski '01 and Jessica Rath '01. The couple lives in Adrian.

Gretchen Hufstedler '02 and Mark Bullock were married July 21, in Abilene, Texas. In attendance were alumni Kraig Walega '00, and current students as well as Chi Omega sisters Larisa Salvia '02 (who also served as a bridesmaid), Jessica Rolko '02, Jennifer Kay '03, Emily Putnam '03, Elaine Rea '03, and Holly Zorn '03.

OBITUARIES

William Mull '32 died July 20. Bill was employed for Baker Simon in Detroit for 11 years, as well as for the New York Central Railroad, Stubnitz Green, and United Trucking Service in Adrian. One daughter, four grandchildren and two sisters survive him.

C. Jarvis Wotring '39 died July 16. Jarvis was retired as director of student teaching at Central Michigan University. His wife, Violet Burk Wotring '41, two daughters, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter survive him.

Ruth Harris Ryznar '40 died Oct. 14. Ruth, a former elementary teacher in Adrian and St. Clair Shores, was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Ryznar '36, and brother, Robert Harris '35. Two daughters, sister-in-law Mary McElroy Harris '35, of Morenci, and three granddaughters survive her.

Earl Minster '50 died Nov. 15. Earl was a retired corrections specialist. Matilda, his wife of 50 years, and two daughters survive him.

Barbara Brown Johnson '53 died Nov. 17. Barbara was a former home economics teacher and resident of Brooklyn. Her husband, Edward, one son, one daughter and a grandson survive her.

Warren Reed '53 died Oct. 29. Warren was the owner of Warren H. Reed Inc. Masonry Contractors in Palmyra, for 26 years and of Boden Masonry of Nokomis, Fla. He retired in 1997. His wife, Harriette Calkins Reed '48, a son and three daughters survive him.

Ned Spencer '53 died Aug. 27. Ned retired from the Birmingham school district after 42 years of service. He was a Dixieland Jazz enthusiast, playing aboard the Delta Queen in New Orleans and at many Detroit and Toledo locations. A son, a daughter and five grandchildren survive him.

Daisy Crumback Bender '67 died Sept. 17. Daisy had been a teacher at Wylie Middle School.

Jerry Hebb '68 died July 25. Jerry was executive vice president of Tecumseh Corrugated Box Co. His wife Nancy, two daughters, and two grandchildren survive him.

Karen Marsh Knowles '71 died Aug. 13. Karen, children's choir director at First Lutheran Church of Malden, was a former first grade teacher in Treverton, Pa. She was also employed by the Malden Co-Operative Bank for 15 years in the mortgage department. Her husband James, a son and a daughter survive her.

Mary Bertera '82 died Aug. 10. Mary was a clinical psychologist. Her mother Mary Bertera survives her.

Michael Pyorala '90 died Oct. 28. Michael was an ATO member.

FRIENDS

The Reverend Ronald Brunger died Sept. 29. He was active in the Michigan Methodist Historical Society throughout most of his ministry. In this capacity, he and his wife Florine made important contributions to the organization and maintenance of the Church's archives at Adrian College.

Richard Werstler, former AC dean of education and one of the founding organizers for Phi Delta Kappa, was honored for his 50 years of membership. Since his retirement, he has been working with communities to develop hands-on experiences for children in local museums in the Canton, Ohio, area.