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C l A s s N OT E s ClAss NOTEs Please send your class notes and class agent information to mtriplet@ kettering.edu, to your class secretary, or visit the website at www.kettering. edu/alumni/ and use the class notes submission form listed in the menu. The “Kettering Perspective” encourages alumni to include photographs with class notes. Class notes may be edited to fit space allocations, must be written legibly and include first and last names of all individuals noted. Readers may view an online version of the magazine in PDF form when you click on www.kettering.edu/forms/ pdf/news/perspective.pdf or the interactive edition at www.kettering.edu/ alumni/perspective/index. jsp. If you are interested in becoming a class agent or secretary, please contact Bonnie McArthur, senior advancement officer, at (800) 955-4464, ext. 9519, or via email at bmcarthu@ kettering.edu. And to learn more about new events and upcoming activities, click on www.kettering.edu/alumni/. 1948 Class Agent: S. Wayne Edwards 4276 Knollwood Dr. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 email: swamare@aol.com No Class Secretary Arnold “Bud” Gallaher passed away in January. He was a pilot in WWII with the Army Air Force and retired from Buick in 1979. He was buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery with military honors. Northville, MI 48168 email: sacon8080@aol.com 1953 Class Agent: Robert E. Meshew 12654 Buttonbush Pl. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 email: mrmeshew@comcast.net No Class Secretary 1954 Class Agent: Stephen N. McEwen 1053 Pinewood Ct. Bowling Green, OH 43402 email: snmcewen@wcnet.org No Class Secretary 1949 Class Agent: Clarence J. Knight 2179 Hermitage Dr. Davison, MI 48423 e-mail: cjknight@chartermi.net Class Secretary: Armen G. Oumedian 3638 Charlevoix Dr. S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49546 email: aoumedian@aol.com Henry Pouch passed away Jan. 28. In addition to enjoying an outstanding career at GM (Ternstedt originally), he was a highly decorated WWII veteran and survived the Battle of the Bulge. He was also one of the first GM engineers to use computer technology. He dedicated much of his later life to caring for his invalid sister. 1955 Class Agent: Joseph B. Griffo 2403 Calmo Ct. Sante Fe, NM 87505 email: griffellent@yahoo.com Class Secretary: John E. Mahoney 826 Edgemont Run Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 email: jemahoney@comcast.net 1938 No Class Agent Class Secretary: Donald C. Ludwig 18064 Barlow St. Detroit, MI 48205 1943 Class Agent: William D. Route 39467 Village Run Dr. Northville, MI 48168 Class Secretary: Fred G. Heiderer 2504 Madrid St. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 1939 Class Agent: Paul E. Hitch 95 Skidawa Island Rd. Apt. 133 Savannah, GA 31411 email: paulhitch@bellsouth.net No Class Secretary 1944 Class Agent: Warren J. McEleney 1015 Melody Hills Fulton, IL 61252 No Class Secretary 1950 Class Agent: Carl Pearson 794 Castlebar Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 email:cdmp26@aol.com Class Secretary: Frank C. Strubler 2183 Palmer Dr. Davison, MI 48423 email: strubl7@aol.com 1940 No Class Agent or Secretary 1945 No Class Agent or Secretary 1941 Class Agent: William J. Richards 30489 Bonnydale St. Livonia, MI 48154 No Class Secretary From left: John Mahoney and Jack Haslup John Mahoney and Jack Haslup ’59 enjoyed a small reunion with each other a few months ago. During their days on campus, the two were houseguests and pledges with Phi Kappa Epsilon in 1951 and 1952. Haslup left for military service during his college career but eventually returned to complete his degree. As Mahoney wrote in a note to the Alumni Affairs Office recently, “it was sure good to renew a friendship after more than 50 years.” 1946 Class Agent: William “Doug” Doty 409 Boutell Ct. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 No Class Secretary 1951 No Class Agent Class Secretary: Edwin H. Goodridge Jr. 6836 East Dorado Ct. Tucson, AZ 85715 e-mail: LNT95@cox.net 1942 Class Agent: Harry D. Hall 99 Meadow Brook Rd. New London, NH 03257 email: harryhall@tds.net No Class Secretary 1947 Class Agent: Walter V. Skupny Jr. 28605 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 No Class Secretary 1952 Class Agent and Secretary: Karl E. Gierman 8090 Virginia Ln. 22 K E T T E R I N G P E R S P E C T I v E C l A s s N OT E s 1956 Class Agent: John H. Dodge 133 S. Walnut Ct. Mason, MI 48854 email: luludodge@juno.com No Class Secretary 1960 Class Agent: Norman R. Sherbert 34403 Upper Bear Creek Rd. Evergreen, CO 80439 email: sherbnorm@aol.com Class Secretary: Marvin D. Engelmann 2610 N. US 23 Oscoda, MI 48750 email: mdelae@aol.com No Class Secretary Russell Ebeid, director of Guardian Industries and president of the Guardian Glass Group, recently established a 25-year fund providing scholarships for students of Arab-American descent who enroll at Kettering. 1957 Class Agent: Richard W. Mink 2520 Glenside Blvd. Muskegon, MI 49441 email: richmink@aol.com No Class Secretary Richard “Kip” Miller’s wife, Geraldine, passed away in May after a long illness. May to serve a four-year term as a member of the Board of Trustees of Laredo Community College. He is currently employed at Falcon International Bank in Laredo, Tex., as a senior vice president and director of Human Resources. 1961 Class Agent: Gerald T. Meier 23821 Addison Place Ct. Bonita Springs, FL 34134 email: bgmeier@aol.com Class Secretary: Robert P. Werenski 404 Barclay Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 email: bobwerenski@ comcast.net Purdue University awarded Thomas Sheehan an honorary doctor of Technology during the May commencement ceremony in West Lafayette, Ind. 1963/1964 Class Agent: John D. Braun 280 Forge Hill Rd. Wrightsville, PA 17368 y0nder@netzero.net Class Secretary: Richard W. Brescoll 319 Millington Blvd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 email: rbrescoll@comcast.net Darrel Chenoweth retired from the University of Louisville in July 2007 after 38 years of service. He served for seven years as associate vice president for Research. He also served as chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department for 12 years. He and his wife of 44 years, Susan, reside in Paoli, Ind. They have three children and four grandchildren. Ed Sherwood won election in 1965 Class Agent: R. Kenneth Ledford 4613 Island Park Dr. Waterford, MI 48329 email: rledfor1@peoplepc.com No Class Secretary Dave LaLonde, vice president of Operations at Don Valley North Lexus Toyota, serves as the YMCA Markham campaign cabinet chairperson and is the director of the Markham Board of Trade in Markham, Ontario. 1958 Class Agent: J. Ward Woodruff Jr. 21814 N. Veterans Dr. Sun City, AZ 85375 email: ward@amath.com No Class Secretary 1966 Class Agent: James R. Robinson 9880 2 Mile Rd. Lowell, MI 49331 email: barnus@earthlink.net Class Secretary: Ronald W. Clement 503 Villa Dr. Pittsburg, KS 66762 email: pclement4@cox.net 1959 Class Agent: John J. Goodrich 6360 Emerald Lake Dr. Troy, MI 48085 email: jaksoon@hotmail.com Class Secretary: John R. Lutz 127 Crauns Beach Dr. Quincy, MI 49082 1962 Class Agent: Francis J. Petro 2308 Executive Dr. Kokomo, IN 46902 email: fpetro@haynesintl.com calliNg all world war ii veteraNS The “Kettering Perspective” is interested in publishing photographs and personal accounts of Kettering/GMI graduates who served our country during World War II. A number of graduates began their college experience just before the war started, then left to serve our country and returned to the institution once they completed their service. We wish to honor those individuals for their sacrifice and service. The deadline for receipt of these materials is Aug. 10, 2008. We hope to publish this information in a story that will appear in the fall 2008 issue. If you wish to send digital photographs, we request at least a 4x6 image with a resolution of 300 DPI or higher. When sending text, please include typed information. Send all text, photographs and materials to the following: Gary J. Erwin, Editor-In-Chief The Kettering Perspective, Kettering University 1700 W. Third Avenue | Flint, Mich. 48504 You may also email text and digital photographs to gerwin@kettering.edu. If you have questions regarding this call for materials, please contact Gary Erwin at (810) 762-9538 or at the email noted above. S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 23 C l A s s N OT E s Around the block or around the world 1967 Class Agent: Dean W. Bell 33 Snow Ct. Dearborn, MI 48124 email: deanmel@sbcglobal.net No Class Secretary John Middlebrook, vice president of Global Sales, Service and Marketing Operations at GM, retired in July after 49 years of service. 1972 Class Agent: William E. Calvin 922 Eagle Ln. Apollo Beach, FL 33572 email: wecalvin@tampabay.rr.com No Class Secretary Dave Boerger is now with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) as a consultant for the Local Government Effectiveness Collaboration. He will work directly with SEMCOG members to maximize services and minimize costs. 1968 Class Agent: Donald G. Kowalke 1003 Breckenridge Dr. Richmond, IN 47374 email: dgkowalk@msn.com Class Secretary: Greg W. Caulton 9255 Waterfall Glen Blvd. Darien, IL 60561 email: gregcault@aol.com 1973 Class Agent: Douglas M. Bahun 8085 S. Palmer Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344 email: dbahunfire@aol. com No Class Secretary In March, John Smith spoke at the Harvard Business School Automotive and Transportation Club/Turnaround Club about the automotive industry in the U.S., the challenges facing GM and other automakers, and the strides that have been made in making American consumers believe that U.S. automakers deserve a prominent place in the global automotive industry. Guy Gooding won re-election to the Oconto County, Wis., Board of Supervisors. He also serves as the chairman of the county Extension Education Committee and won appointment to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Lawyer Review committee. Show your bulldog Pride! Alumni of Kettering University will receive a special edition luggage tag in the mail soon. Please accept it as our gift and use it with pride. But, before you head out the door, could you take a moment to send your annual gift to the Kettering gift Fund? You will be doing your part to send today’s students into the world equipped with the best co-op education on the planet. For more information, please contact Bonnie McArthur, senior advancement officer, at (800) 955-4464, ext. 9519, or email bmcarthu@kettering.edu. Send your gift to Gift Accountant Kettering University 1700 W. Third Ave. Flint, MI 48504 1969 Class Agent: Joseph A. Psenka Jr. 4797 Stoneleigh Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 email: joe@psenka.com Class Secretary: Lee F. Houde 4605 S. Frank Smith Rd. Chase, MI 49623 e-mail: houdel@carrinter.net 1970 Class Agent: Gerald J. Brooks 3482 Huron View Ct. Dexter, MI 48130 email: jerrybrooks219@yahoo.com No Class Secretary David Schlotterbeck is now vice chairman of Cardinal Health in addition to his role as CEO of the company’s Clinical and Medical Products sector. This sector includes the company’s market-leading intravenous infusion, automated dispensing and respiratory systems, and infection prevention products. 1974 Class Agent: David J. Hogan 3756 Oak Meadow Ln. Lowell, MI 49331 email: hoganfrm@aol.com No Class Secretary Alcoa recently appointed Stan O’Neal to its board of directors. James Bryce writes, “Late 2007, I semi-retired as production director of Axell Wireless in Chesham, England. I am now back in control of my life and enjoying putting my experience into UK industry with short-term assignments to assist companies where required. I mix 1971 Class Agent: Gordon F. Weller 10949 Cypress Creek Dr. Evansville, IN 47725 email: gordon.weller@bms.com No Class Secretary 24 K E T T E R I N G P E R S P E C T I v E C l A s s N OT E s this with a large portion of relaxing retirement with my wife of 39 years, Susan. The foundation for my very satisfying career was laid by Kettering.” Burr Ridge, IL 60527 email: dar11240@aol.com No Class Secretary 1984 Class Agent: Mark A. Johnson C/O Adam Opel-IPC:R2-08 PO Box 9022 Warren, MI 48090 email: mark.a.johnson@email. sae.org Class Secretary: Juliann Leonard GM Asia Pacific 11/17f Jinmao Tower 88 Century Ave. Pudong Shanghai 200121, China email: juliann.leonard@gm.com 1987 Class Agents: Geoffrey T. Mince 95 Woodside Ct. Lexington, OH 44904 Thomas A. Westling 30672 Via Conquista San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Class Secretary: Richard L. Matson 2366 Liberty St. S. Canton, MI 48188 email: richard.matson@alumni. kettering.edu Raj Nair, Kettering’s key executive at Ford, is now vice president of Operations for Asia, Pacific and Africa. He now resides in Bangkok, Thailand. 1981 Class Agent: Clark P. Bailo 21388 Winding Creek Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178 email: clarkbailo@yahoo.com No Class Secretary Mickey Sabol writes, “I have just completed a lifelong dream of receiving a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in January 2008 and passing the February 2008 Michigan Bar exam.” 1975 Class Agent: John G. Rahie 15182 Merion Ct. Northville, MI 48167 email:john.rahie@gm.com No Class Secretary 1976 Class Agent: Michael G. Scarlatelli 780 Brookwood Ct. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 email: michael.scarlatelli@gm.com No Class Secretary Rodney O’Neal, CEO of Delphi, recently spoke at Pontiac Central High School and received a school jacket as a token of appreciation. 1985 Class Agent: Karla J. Berger C/O GMPT-Europe PO Box 9022 Warren, MI 48090 email:karla.berger@it.gm.com No Class Secretary Kimberly Stump passed away in April after a bout with cancer. In addition to working full-time at General Motors, she was a former varsity volleyball coach at Blackford High School (2002 2006). She coached the Bruins to a 2003 sectional championship, only the second in school history. 1982 Class Agent and Secretary: Thomas J. Golen 5460 Azure Way Sarasota, FL 34242 email: thomas.golen@lehman.com 1988 Class Agents: James H. Parshall 14817 Deerwood Dr. Carmel, IN 46033 email: jparshall@lilly.com Kimberly S. Schmitz 549 Quail Ridge Dr. Traverse City, MI 49686 email: spoongt@voyager.net Class Secretary: Laura U. Lukas (Brunner) 11705 W. Waterford Ave. Greenfield, WI 53228 email: lulukas@wi.rr.com Derica Rice, vice president and CFO of Eli Lilly and Co., received a professional achievement award from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in March. 1977 Class Agent: Steven G. Collins 18118 Buckingham Ave. Beverly Hills, MI 48025 email: sgcollins@mail.com No Class Secretary Jose Rosa is now a professor at the University of Wyoming College of Business. 1983 Class Agent: Jana Groom-Waters 9350 Hills Cove Dr. Goodrich, MI 48438 email: jana.g.waters@gm.com Class Secretary: Charlotte J. Hubbard 11046 Higley Cir. W. Schoolcraft, MI 49087 email: primahub@aol.com Christine (Misch) Rhein began studying and writing poetry about ten years ago, and she has published her first book, “Wild Flight.” The book is available from Amazon. Please visit www. ChristineRhein.com for more information. 1978 Class Agent: Michael L. Sliwa, Sr. 7713 W. 160th Pl. Tinley Park, IL 60477 email: mljplum@aol.com Class Secretary: Nancy L. Brown-Johnston 405 Port Ln. Counce, TN 38326 email: nbrownjohnston@aol.com 1989 Ken Draves and his wife, Nancy, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary June 25. Draves left Delphi Automotive in 1999 and runs his own handyman business. They live on a Wyoming ranch in the foothills of the Rockies with their eight children. Class Agent: S. Wade Lukianow 27036 Boulder Canyon Dr. Nederland, CO 80466 email:wade@mad.scientist.com Class Secretary: Jodi K. Padilla 1011 W. Maple Rd. Milford, MI 48381 email: padillas@flash.net 1979 Class Agent: Carol V. Goodman 206 Tunbridge Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212 email: goodman110@aol.com No Class Secretary 1990 Class Agents: Tracy L. Coleman 7618 Fieldstone Ct. Greenfield, IN 46140 email: tracy.coleman@cummins. com Charlene L. Vig 1406 Museum Rd. Mt. Vernon, IA 52314 email: gerkevig@yahoo.com Class Secretary: Julie K. Foddrill 1400 Lacosta Dr. 1986 Class Agent: Marian McCormick Graham 10360 Magnolia Ln. Parkville, MO 64152 email: marian@grahamnet.net No Class Secretary 1980 Class Agent: Darlene E. Adams 11240 74th St. “Wild Flight” by Christine (Misch) Rhein S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 25 C l A s s N OT E s Dewitt, MI 48820 e-mail: bjbnfodd@comcast.net 1993 Class Agent and Secretary: Lori A. Flees C/O Bain & Co. 1901 Ave. of the Stars, Ste. 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90067 email: lori.flees@bain.com Joseph Zachman is now senior vice president and COO at Wabash National Corp. in Lafayette, Ind. 1991 Class Agent and Secretary: Sheri L. Campeau 902 Laurelwood Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 email: michaelandsheri@ comcast.net Class Secretary: Julie C. Roberts (Hinzmann) 45625 W. Nine Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48374 email: jrobert5@visteon.com Peter Revesz is now vice president of Global Business Development for Metrolight in Franklin, Tenn. Catherine L. Glowicki 620 Kent Ln. White Lake, MI 48386 email: catherine.glowicki@gm.com 2000 Class Agents: Bradford C. Grems 4297 Crystal St. West Bloomfield, MI 48323 email: grimey16@comcast.net Sheri E. Hickok 2526 Yasmin Dr. Apt. 47 Commerce Township, MI 48382 e-mail: sheri.hickok@gm.com Class Secretary: Jason M. Davison 858 Harvest Dr., Apt. A Kokomo, IN 46901 email: jason_davison@ yahoo.com Edward Elsner and his wife, Zunilda, are expecting their first child in July. The baby will join step-siblings, Trenton and Zoe. 1992 Class Agent and Secretary: Paul R. Cloutier 6835 Oakhurst Ridge Rd. Clarkston, MI 48348 email: paul.cloutier@alumni. kettering.edu Dennis Carmichael’s latest venture, ERT Systems, received a sizeable financial match from the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund to launch OnSite ERT, an automatic tracking system for first responders. Visit www.OnSiteERT.com to learn more. 1998 Class Agent: Jody L. Stidham (Sautter) 1376 Harvard Rd. Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 email: jodystidham@yahoo.com No Class Secretary 1994 Class Agent: Wendi R. Gentry-Stuenkel 11799 Big Lake Rd. Davisburg, MI 48350 email: stuwandazan@aol.com Class Secretary: Matthew P. Cheng 1657 Covington Woods Ln. Lake Orion, MI 48360 email: matthew.cheng@ atkearney.com 1995 Class Agent: Douglas J. Turanchick P.O. Box 1351 Greenwood, IN 46142 No Class Secretary David Leathers is now general manager at Jamestown Board of Public Utilities in Jamestown, NY. Steve Sordahl and his new son, Miller Ryan. Steve Sordahl and his wife welcomed a son, Miller Ryan, to their family in March 2008. Jonathan Chase writes, “I currently live in North Carolina and work at John Deere where I manage the Strategic Planning group for our consumer division. My wife, Nichole, also works at Deere, although she is on leave as we just welcomed our baby girl into the world, Alexa Cameron Chase. The birth of Alexa was the most amazing experience and has redefined my world. It was the perfect way to start off 2008.” 1996 Left to right: Rile and Phoebe DeKoker. Scott DeKoker is now leading a medical device start-up that is focused on an emerging technology using RFID and Real Time Location Solutions for Asset Management in hospitals. He and his wife, Julie, and daughters, Riley, 5-1/2, and Phoebe, 1-1/2, reside in Grand Rapids, Mich. You can reach Scott at scottd@aisservice.com. Catherine (Pedroff) Osborn is now the manager for Global Sourcing-Communication, Measurement and Events at Chrysler LLC. She resides in Clarkston, Mich., with husband, Scott (class of 1990), and two children, Justin and Allison. Class Agent: Jamie T. Prescott 190 Cameron Ave. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2N1E5 email: jprescot@celestica.com Class Secretaries: Charity M. Lynn-Charney 460 Timber Lakes Dr. Powderly, TX 75473 email: clynncha@kcc.com Kirsten M. St. Croix 9214 Knoll Crest Loop Austin, TX 78759 email: kstcroix@mba2001.hbs.edu Judith Judson is now the director of Regulatory and Market Affairs at Beacon Power Corp. in Tyngsboro, Mass. The baby announcement for Edward and Zanilda Elsner shows the fetal imaging of the child as well Elsner’s two step children and his parents. Karen (Ketcham) Williams and her husband, Jerod, welcomed their fourth child, son Foster Keith, to their family in February. He was welcomed by older siblings Darcy, 5, Sloan, 4, and Nolan, 19 months. Shanika Hurst welcomed daughter, Dashae Cleora Elle, in March. 1999 Class Agent: Sabin D. Blake 222 West 135th St. Apt. 1B New York, NY 10030 email: sabin.blake@alumni. kettering.edu Class Secretary: 1997 Class Agent: Tamanna K. Lam 2495 Dover Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 email: tamanna.lam@gm.com 26 K E T T E R I N G P E R S P E C T I v E C l A s s N OT E s 2001 Class Agent: Amy Marie Sanborn 11478 Bancroft Ct. Fenton, MI 48430 email: amy.s.shortt@gm.com Class Secretaries: Michelle A. McKinney 335 Kingslyn Farm Ct. Oxford, MI 48371 email: mckinnem@gdls.com Angela M. Bateman 7108 Hunters Pointe Ln. Bowling Green, KY 42014 email: angela.bateman@gm.com Angela R. Yurk 304 Beverly Ave. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 2002 No Class Agent Class Secretary: Jamie M. Buckley 1000 Lincoln Dr. Brighton, MI 48116 email: jamie_m_buckley@ yahoo.com Jason Wood is now a project design engineer for MAC Equipment in Kansas City, MO. Jennifer Dunlap and Jeremy Henck married in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in February. She is a senior industrial engineer at General Dynamic Land Systems. Henry Louie recently completed is Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. His dissertation focused on the integration of renewable energy into bulk power systems. He is now an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seattle University. Ferndale, MI 48220 email: cristina.ike@alumni. kettering.edu Alejandro Bihar received acceptance into the US Air Force as a commissioned officer. He will be in Alabama for three months for Officer Training and then head to Texas for one month of technical training. After technical training, he will receive his assignment as a developmental engineer. He and his wife, Kristen, will welcome their third child to the family in October. Baby Bihar will join siblings, Gabriel and Dominic. 2005 Class Agent: Erin Spinner 1660 Peachtree St. NW Apt. 1105 Atlanta, GA 30309 email: espinner2@yahoo.com Class Secretary: Suzanne L. Kayser 1628 Columbia Ave. Berkeley, MI 48072 email: suzanne.kayser@alumni. kettering.edu Matt Pilgrim proposed to Sally Stubbs at the Kettering Campus Center in front of the Christmas tree in December in 2007. She is an industrial engineer for AutoZone and he is a durability test engineer for Honda. They are currently living in Columbus, Ohio. Rob Chimelak is now a research and innovation engineer at Faurecia Interior Systems, and he is continuing his master’s of Engineering Management at the University of Michigan. 2004 No Class Agent Class Secretary: Kristel E. Coronado 855 Rustic Village Ln. Lake Orion, MI 48362 email: kenado@comcast.net Jason Synder received his M.D. from Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, WV, in May 2008. He will start a general surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, in July. Vienne Bateman Angela (Hamady) and R. Neil Bateman welcomed their first child, daughter Vienne, to their family in January. 2003 No Class Agent Class Secretary: Cristina K. Ike 386 W. Saratoga St. 2006 Class Agent: Sueann M. Wickstrom email: sueann.wickstrom@ alumni.kettering.edu bulldog dayS alumni award winners for bulldog days reunion weekend Bulldog Days: Alumni Reunion Weekend will take place Sept. 5-7 with a variety of events on campus and at the Holiday Inn Gateway Center. We hope all alumni will return to campus to visit their old stomping grounds, renew old friendships and reconnect with their alma mater. The following alumni will receive awards for their achievements during their career. • Diana Tremblay ’82, Human Relations Award • Ernie Schaefer ’68, Entrepreneurial Achievement Award • Donald Parker ’75 and Grace Lieblein ’83, Engineering Achievement Award • Michael Burns ’75, Outstanding Achievement Award • John Middlebrook ’64, Distinguished Alumnus Award • Derica Rice ’88, Management Achievement Award • Benjamin Gilbert ’85, For more information on Bulldog Days 2008, Civic Achievement Award contact Debra Schnettler, director of Alumni • Kyle Schwulst ’02, Young Alumni Award Events, at (810) 762-9746, send her an email at dschnett@kettering.edu, or visit the website at • Albert Jordan ’61, Alumni Service Award www.kettering.edu/alumni. Tony and Corrie LaBrie S U M M E R 2 0 0 8 27 C l A s s N OT E s Class Secretaries: James M. Frissora 823 Humboldt Dr. W. Gahanna, OH 43230 email: jfrissora@gmail.com Jon D. Kowalski 4030 Hoosac St. Pittsburg, PA 15207 email: jon@jonkowalski.com Engagements John Hayes ’04 and Ashley Wagoner Matt Pilgrim ’05 and Sally Stubbs ’05 Aaron Wahlfors ’06 and Jillian Tremain David Szpara ’07 and Jenna Roubal Anniversaries Mickey ’81 and Kathy Sabol - 26th Raymond ’69 and Rita Buttacavoli, 40th Clarence ’49 and Margaret Knight, 50th Bill ’54 and Evelyn Neall, 50th Ralph ’41 and Arlene Cook, 67th Kenneth Lingg ’49 Bruce Madera ’49 John Mollica ’49 John “ Jud” Cordes, Jr. ’50 Charles Snyder ’50 Paul Divers ’51 Henry Streng ’51 Frederick Edwards ’52 William “Bill” Baierl ’54 James McCauley ’54 Bernard Chabala ’55 Donald Dawson ’55 John Braun ’57 Leon Brown ’57 Stanley Cook ’57 Harry Viohl ’57 John Callaham ’60 John Bas ’67 George Chambers ’68 Kevin McDermott ’68 Kimberly Stump ’85 Martin Wing, faculty member 2007 Class Agents: Becky J. Lukens 149 Hockman Dr. Wentzville, MO 63385 email: beckylukens@aol.com Adam M. Reigle 83 Morgan St., Apt. 1A Stanford, CT 06905 email: areigle@factset.com Class Secretary: Daniela M. Thompson 3711 Cass Elizabeth Rd., Apt. 302 Waterford, MI 48328 email: thom4165@alumni. kettering.edu Weddings Edward Kustrzyk ’97 and Rachelle Munro Edward Elsner ’00 and Zunilda Ruiz Greg Massa ’01 and Christina Magoulakis Darlena Burke ’02 and Joshua Wiegand Jennifer Dunlap ’02 and Jeremy Henck Jason Snyder ’04 and Lara McCleary In Memoriam John Storer ’32 Franklyn Phillips ’39 Jesse Skimin ’40 James Ryan ’41 Fredric Altman ’43 A. Vernon Carlson ’47 Edgar Lindstrom ’47 Elbert Minyard ’47 Howard Reddington, Jr. ’47 Arnold “Bud: Gallaher ’48 Ernest Selter ’48 eState PlaNNiNg aloNg the way be prepared? It’s vacation time, so now what? Some say that people spend more time planning their vacation than they do planning their estate. Summer is the ideal time to make sure that your will and estate plans are in order. A great time to sign a new or updated will is right now. We can provide you with a will and trust Planning guide to help you protect your estate and family. Please call Sue Weiss, director of Planned Giving, at (800) 955-4464, ext. 9768 or e-mail sweiss@kettering.edu with “Wills Kit” as your subject. She will promptly send you a helpful wills Kit. To help your will and estate plan to reflect your desires, you may also view the “Wills Guide” video on www.kettgift.org. Have a great summer! will you ENJOY YOUR VACATION MORE WITH A SOLID PLAN IN PLACE! 28 K E T T E R I N G P E R S P E C T I v E